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City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall June 6, 2023 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The Salem City Council will hold its regular meeting in-person on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 93 Washington Street, 2nd floor for the purpose of discussing any and all business. In-Person shall be the primary method of public access to such meetings. A secondary method of public access may be provided if technologically feasible, through Salem Access Television, and/or remotely through Zoom. See below for remote access and SATV information. Please click below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89062240482?pwd=STdvS0RmUys4S3pUNmxQRitNOWF0Zz09 Password: 035318 Go to the website link: https://zoom.us/join. Enter meeting/webinar ID# 890 6224 0482 followed by the meeting password above if directed to do so. 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Very truly yours, ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS CITY CLERK “When in person, individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator at (978-619-5630) as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.” Assistive Listening System is available for City Council Meetings. Those interested in utilizing these devices for meetings at 93 Washington Street may contact the City Clerk’s Office at 978-745-9595 ext. 41200 or isimons@salem.com. “Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A ss. 18-25, and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”  CITY OF SALEM 2 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on June 6, 2023, at 11:58 A.M. This meeting is being recorded and is live on S.A.T.V. and Zoom unless technological issues interrupt the transmission. Absent were: Council President Stott presided. Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. VOTED President Stott requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC TESTIMONY Public Testimony not to exceed 15 minutes. The President shall set the time limit depending on the number of speakers, but shall not exceed three (3) minutes each. Public Testimony is not a public hearing or question and answer period. Sign up must occur 30 minutes prior to meeting. How to Sign Up: You may participate in Public Testimony in-person or remotely, if technologically feasible. You may sign up to speak using the following two (2) methods: 1. On-line form by using the link below: https://records.salem.com/Forms/PublicMeetingSpeaker This form is available beginning 6:30 P.M. on the Tuesday before the Thursday meeting and remains open until 6:30 P.M. on the day of the Council Meeting. This form requests information such as your name, address, and whether you will attend in person or remotely. If the on-line form is not available due to technology issues, you must use option #2. 2. You may also sign the roster in the City Clerk’s Office, no later than 6:30 P.M. on the date of the meeting.  CITY OF SALEM 3 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS NONE  CITY OF SALEM 4 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS NONE  CITY OF SALEM 5 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account to the account listed below to fund required advertising costs in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Description Fund Amount Advertising (City Council) 11112-5306 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 Councillor Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Moved Adoption by RCV OR Refer to Yeas Nays Absent Comm. on Administration & Finance under the rules by RCV ORDERED: That the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) is hereby appropriated in the “Retirement Stabilization Fund-Vacation/Sick Leave Buyback” account (83113-5146) to be expended for the sick leave buybacks to be paid out for active employees pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement with the Salem Firefighter’s Union in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Councillor suspension of the rules Councillor Object Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Moved Adoption by RCV OR Refer to Yeas Nays Absent Comm. on Administration & Finance under the rules by RCV  CITY OF SALEM 6 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE NONE  CITY OF SALEM 7 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS Councillor Morsillo In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 50A of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Riley Plaza – Handicapped Parking Zones – east parking lot, easterly side from a point approximately eighty-six (86) feet north of the southern most point of the lot and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of approximately twenty-four (24) feet. (2/14/94) Riley Plaza – Handicapped Parking Zones – east parking lot, easterly side from a point twenty-three (23) feet north of the southern most point of the lot and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of approximately twenty-four (24) feet. (2/14/94) Riley Plaza – Handicapped Parking Zones – east parking lot, easterly side from the north intersection with Dodge Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of approximately twenty-four (24) feet. (2/14/94) Riley Plaza – Handicapped Parking Zones – west parking lot, row one located at the northern most end of the parking lot, extending from the Margin Street side of the lot for a distance of approximately forty (40) feet. (2/14/94) Riley Plaza – Handicapped Parking Zones – west parking lot, row twelve located at the southern most end of the parking lot, extending from the Margin Street side of the lot for a distance of approximately fourteen (14) feet in an easterly direction. (2/14/94) Riley Plaza – Handicapped Parking Zones – east parking lot, easterly side from the northern most point of the lot and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of approximately twenty-four (24) feet. (2/14/94) And inserting: Washington Street Lot – Handicapped Parking Zones – Two spaces at the southeast corner of the Washington Street Lot, adjacent to Dodge Street, and two spaces at the northeast corner of the lot, adjacent to New Derby Street. Riley Plaza Lot – Handicapped Parking Zones – Three spaces at the northwest corner of the lot, adjacent to Margin Street, and one space at the southwest corner of the lot, adjacent to Mill Street and Margin Street.  CITY OF SALEM 8 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS Section 2. Section 56 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – east and west parking lots, all spaces shall be metered. (2/14/94) (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – east parking lot, easterly side from a point forty-eight (48) feet north of the southern most point extending in a northerly direction for a distance of approximately thirty-eight (38) feet. Four (4) hour parking. (2/14/94) (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – east parking lot, easterly side from the intersection of Dodge Street extending in a southerly direction approximately sixty-eight (68) feet. Four (4) hour parking. (2/14/94) (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – east parking lot, easterly side from a point twenty-eight (28) feet north of the intersection of Dodge Street extending in a northerly direction approximately one hundred (100) feet. Four (4) Hour Parking. (2/14/94) (4/23/09) (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – east parking lot, easterly side from the southern most point extending in a northerly direction approximately twenty-three (23) feet. Four (4) hour parking. (2/14/94) (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – east parking lot, westerly side for the entire length of the parking lot running parallel to Washington Street. Four (4) hour parking. (2/14/94) (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – west parking lot, located on the east side of the MBTA Fan building running parallel to Washington Street. Four (4) hour limit. (2/14/94) (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – west parking lot, located on the east side of the MBTA Fan building running parallel to Washington Street. No time limit. (2/14/94) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – west parking lot, rows seven, eight, nine, ten and eleven of parking beginning approximately one hundred and ninety (190) feet from the northern-most end of the lot. Four (4) hour limit. (2/14/94) (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – row twelve of parking. No time limit. (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – west parking lot, rows three, four, five and six of parking beginning approximately seventy (70) feet from the northern most end of the lot and extending approximately one hundred and twenty (120) feet in a southerly direction. All four rows will be four (4) hour metered parking. (2/14/94) (7/14/11)  CITY OF SALEM 9 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS Riley Plaza – Parking Meter Zones Established – west parking lot, first and second row of parking approximately forty-five (45) feet from northern most end of lot, the entire rows will be one (1) hour metered parking, excluding handicap spaces. (2/14/94) (1-10-13) Riley Plaza East – Parking Meter Zones Established – easterly side, in its entirety (not including Handicap Zones) Parking Metered Zone, Four (4) Hour Limit. (7/14/11) Riley Plaza East – Parking Meter Zones Established – westerly side, in its entirety (not including Handicap Zones) Parking Metered Zone, Four (4) Hour Limit. (7/14/11) And inserting: Riley Plaza Lot – Parking Meter Zones Established - first and second row at northern most end of lot, excluding accessible spaces. Four (4) hour limit. Section 3. Section 57C of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Monthly parking zones are established on the streets or parts of streets designated in this section. No person shall park a vehicle in a monthly zone without the appropriate monthly zone pass between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Sunday. This restriction shall not apply during the hours of legal holidays during which business establishments are required by law to remain closed. (7/14/11) ( 7/9/20 ) Riley Plaza – Parking Time Limited: Monthly Zones – west parking lot, rows 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (from northern-most end) and spaces east of MBTA fan house (7/14/11) Riley Plaza – Parking Time Limited: Monthly Zones – east parking lot, western row of parking (closest to Washington Street), southern-most 20 spaces (7/14/11) And inserting: Monthly parking zones are established for both on- and off-street parking areas designated in this section. No person shall park a vehicle in a monthly zone without the appropriate monthly zone pass between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Sunday. This restriction shall not apply during the hours of legal holidays during which business establishments are required by law to remain closed. Riley Plaza Lot - Parking Time Limited: Monthly Zones – Entirety of Riley Plaza parking lot, except any accessible, metered, and carshare spaces.  CITY OF SALEM 10 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS Section 4. Section 17A of Article I be amended by inserting the following: Section 57C – $25.00 fine/$75.00 fine during month of October for violation of Parking Time Limited; Monthly Zone Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved refer to Ordinances, Licenses, and Legal Affairs by RCV Yeas Nay Abs OR Moved Adoption for first passage by RCV Councillor Watson-Felt Resolution: June Pride Month WHEREAS, In the month of June, for over 50 years, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, A-romantic, and A-gender people across the country have commemorated and memorialized the anniversary of the “Christopher Street Uprisings” – of which the Stonewall Uprising is the most known – a pivotal moment in LGBTQIA+ history; and WHEREAS, June was first historically and civically designated as Gay Pride Month by President Clinton in June 2000; and WHEREAS, “Pride Month” is an opportunity to memorialize members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have been lost to us, and who are still dying every day, from the AIDS epidemic and the fallout ripple effects of those terrible days, from hate and violence, from suicide, and the perils of living on the streets when young people are neglected and excommunicated from their families and communities; and WHEREAS, while society at large increasingly supports LGBTQIA+ equality, it is essential to acknowledge that the need for education and awareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice and “Pride month” is a life affirming opportunity to celebrate our diversity and bring awareness and strong allyship to the ongoing struggles of the LGBTQIA+ community – especially at this time of hostile legislation in parts of our nation and increasing legal and bodily threats to the dignity, humanity, and safety of transgender and non-binary people in America and;  CITY OF SALEM 11 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS WHEREAS, these times, in particular, are seeing increasing attacks – politically and physically – on trans individuals, including, trans children and youth, which demand action, allyship, and advocacy in support of trans lives; and WHEREAS, Salem has long been a community of diversity, acceptance, and inclusion and acknowledges that Salem’s LGBTQIA+ residents make great contributions to all aspects of life in Salem as business owners, artists, public and private leaders, educators, doctors, lawyers, civil servants, volunteers, and more; and WHEREAS, Salem wishes to honor the important history of the LGBTQIA+ liberation movement which includes the historic and ongoing fight for equitable treatment in healthcare, fair and equal legal rights, justice, and accurate education of the history and lives of the LGBTQIA+ community; and WHEREAS, Salem wishes to acknowledge, support, and actively work to advance the rights of the broadly intersectional diversity of our community, here in our City of Peace, to ensure all citizens experience equality and freedom from discrimination; and WHEREAS, the City of Salem is once again raising the Inclusivity flag on June 1st in downtown Salem, painting crosswalks in Salem with Pride colors, and serving as host for the North Shore Pride Parade as means of showing support of the LGBTQIA+ community and to celebrate our diversity and shared humanity; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Salem, in partnership with His Honor Mayor Dominick Pangallo, hereby proclaim the month of June 2023 as Pride Month in Salem, Massachusetts, and encourages all people to share in the Pride of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Councillor Dominguez ORDERED: That the Regular Meetings of the City Council for the months of July and August be combined and held on Thursday, July 13, 2023 Action Contemplated Councillor Dominguez Moved adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  CITY OF SALEM 12 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILLOR Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of Granting of Certain Licenses: Seaworms has considered said matter and would recommend that the licenses be granted. Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs COUNCILLOR Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending Rates of Use for Water has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ______________________________________________________________________________ COUNCILLOR Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending Rates of Use for Sewer has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ______________________________________________________________________________ COUNCILLOR Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of an Ordinance amending Solid Waste Rates has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs _____________________________________________________________________________  CITY OF SALEM 13 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the following Bond Order in the amount of $18,982,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2024 Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Program in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 7 & 8 has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ______________________________________________________________________________ COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the following Bond Order in the amount of $4,4000,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Capital Improvement Program in accordance with MGL Ch. 44, has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the appropriation in the amount of $450,000.00 from Retained Earnings from the Water/Sewer Funds to Capital Improvement Funds (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ______________________________________________________________________________ COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the appropriation in the amount of $160,000.00 to the Trash Fund – Trash Truck Replacement (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  CITY OF SALEM 14 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE - BUDGET COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the accepting MGL Ch. 60 Sec. 15B to allow the City to establish a Tax Title Collection Revolving Funds for the Collector Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the FY2024 List of Revolving Funds pursuant to MGL Ch. 44 Sec. 53E1/2 Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs ______________________________________________________________________________ COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of an appropriation of $9,904,152.00.00 for FY ST Capital Improvement Plan has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  CITY OF SALEM 15 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the matter of Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Five Year CIP 2024 – 2028, has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline) Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Adopt the recommendation by RCV Yeas Nays Abs COUNCILLOR McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Fiscal Year 2024 Accept the report by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Mayor’s departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $449,498.00 Non Personnel Expenses $124,400.00 Total $573,898.00 City Council departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $178,700.00 Non Personnel Expenses $74,907.00 Total $253,607.00 City Clerk departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $350,249.00 Non Personnel Expenses $13,870.00 Total $364,119.00  CITY OF SALEM 16 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET Elections & Registration departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $248,176.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 56,650.00 Total $304,826.00 Assessing departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $366,047.00 Non Personnel Expenses $70,885.00 Total $436,932.00 Collector departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $270,674.00 Non Personnel Expenses $8,300.00 Total $278,974.00 Finance Department budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $388,470.00 Non Personnel Expenses $134,015.00 Total $522,485.00 Purchasing Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $183,741.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 25,396.00 Total $209,137.00 Fixed Costs $39,181.00 Total $248,318.00  CITY OF SALEM 17 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET Treasurer Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Treasurer Personnel $287,908.00 Non Personnel Expenses $127,101.00 Total $415,009.00 Debt Service Expenses $8,560,828.00 Short Term Debt. $280,503.00 Essex NS Agricultural & $2,565,518.00 Technical School State Assessment Expenses $10,352,002.00 Contributory Retirement Non- Personnel Services $14,930,794.00 Non-Contributory Retirement $10,625.00 Non-Personnel Services Medicare Non-Personnel Services $1,382,574.00 Municipal Insurance Non-Personnel Expenses $335,397.00 Total $38,833,250.00 Parking Department budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $1,165,504.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 445,035.00 Total $1,610,539.00  CITY OF SALEM 18 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET Informational Technology Services (ITS) departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $882,046.00 Non Personnel Expenses $12,500.00 Total $894,546.00 Fixed Costs $860,750.00 Total $1,755,296.00 ______________________________________________________________________________ Solicitor – Licensing Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $490,787.00 Non Personnel Expenses $81,100.00 Total $571,887.00 Human Resources Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $555,813.00 Non Personnel Expenses $31,800.00 Total $587,613.00 Workmen’s Comp-Non-Personnel $556,660.00 Unemployment Comp-Non-Personnel $200,000.00 Group Insurance-Non-Personnel $16,949,561.00 Total $18,293,834.00 Fire Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Original Personnel $9,975,423.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 522,203.00 Total $10,497,626.00  CITY OF SALEM 19 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET Police Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $11,846,133.00 Non Personnel Expenses $957,099.00 Total $12,803,232.00 Harbormaster Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $373,897.00 Non Personnel Expenses $60,049.00 Total $433,946.00 Public Property/ Building/Plumbing/Gas Inspections departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Inspectional Services Building, Plumbing, Gas Inspector Personnel $733,528.00 Non Personnel Expenses $51,784.00 Total $785,312.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Non-Personnel Expenses $1,200.00 Public Property Fixed Costs $714,372.00 Total $1,500,884.00 Health Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $598,475.00 Non Personnel Expenses $123,139.00 Total $721,614.00  CITY OF SALEM 20 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET Electrical Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $436,394.00 Non Personnel Expenses $445,997.00 Total $882,391.00 Planning Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $645,619.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 91,155.00 Total $736,774.00 Conservation Commission Personnel $30,266.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 1,413.00 Total $31,679.00 Planning Board Personnel $33,733.00 Non Personnel Expenses $3,730.00 Total $37,463.00 Market & Tourist Commission Non Personnel Expenses $312,050.00 Historical Commission Personnel $35,273.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 1,188.00 Total $36,461.00 TOTAL $1,154,427.00  CITY OF SALEM 21 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET Resiliency and Sustainability Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $251,623.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 20,700.00 Total $272,323.00 Public Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Public Services Personnel $2,060,370.00 Non Personnel Expenses $1,747,850.00 Total $3,808,220.00 Snow & Ice Personnel $50,000.00 Non Personnel Expenses $408,935.00 Total $458,935.00 TOTAL $4,267,155.00 Engineering Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Engineering Personnel $160,965.00 Non Personnel Expenses $26,000.00 Total $186,965.00  CITY OF SALEM 22 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET Recreation & Community Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Recreation Personnel $481,703.00 Non Personnel Expenses $495,249.00 Total $976,952.00 Golf Course Personnel $394,502.00 Non Personnel Expenses $263,220.00 Total $657,722.00 Witch House Personnel $217,241.00 Non Personnel Expenses $106,980.00 Total $324,221.00 Pioneer Village Non Personnel Expenses $26,900.00 Winter Island Personnel $221,648.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 87,725.00 Total $309,373.00 Charter Street Personnel $148,843.00 Non Personnel Expenses $ 59,690.00 Total $208,533.00 Total $2,503,701.00 Council on Aging Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $559,296.00 Non Personnel Expenses $116,750.00 Total $676,046.00  CITY OF SALEM 23 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET Library Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $1,214,047.00 Non Personnel Expenses $392,704.00 Total $1,606,751.00 Veterans Services Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $142,923.00 Non Personnel Expenses $410,800.00 Total $553,723.00 ____________________________________________________________________________ School Departmental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Administrative & Expenses Total $71,154,142.00 Budget Transfers out of General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024 Total $650,000.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND for FISCAL YEAR 2024 Total $173,912,891 Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS C. McClain Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail  CITY OF SALEM 24 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2024 Public Services Sewer Personnel $509,119.00 Expenses $202,325.00 Total $711,444.00 Engineer - Sewer Personnel $207,246.00 Non Personnel Expenses $1,010,150.00 Total $1,217,396.00 Treasurer Debt Services $1,722,592.00 Short Term Debt Services $51,414.00 SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2024 Sewer Assessment SESD $4,731,615.00 Insurance Deductibles $10,000.00 Total Sewer Enterprise: Personnel $716,365.00 Non Personnel Expenses $7,728,096.00 $8,444,461.00 TOTAL SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND: $8,444,461.00 Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS C. McClain Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail  CITY OF SALEM 25 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET WATER ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2024 Public Services Water Personnel $564,119.00 Non Personnel Expenses $202,450.00 Total $766,569.00 Engineering - Water Personnel $207,246.00 Non Personnel Expenses $745,050.00 Total $952,296.00 Treasurer - Water Water Long Term Debt $2,333,167.00 Water Short Term Debt $72,278.00 Salem Beverly Water Board Assessment $3,017,336.00 Insurance Deductible $5,000.00 WATER ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2024 Total Water Enterprise: Personnel $ 771,365.00 Non Personnel Expenses $6,375,281.00 $7,146,646.00 TOTAL WATER ENTERPRISE FUND: $7,146,646.00 Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS C. McClain Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied  CITY OF SALEM 26 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2024 Engineering -Trash Enterprise Personnel $83,426.00 Non personnel Expenses $4,040,835.00 Total $4,124,261.00 TOTAL TRASH ENTERPRISE FUND: $4,124,261.00 Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS C. McClain Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied ______________________________________________________________________________ PEG ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND for Fiscal Year 2024 TOTAL PEG ACCESS ENTERPRISE FUND: $691,250.00 Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS C. McClain Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied ______________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS for Fiscal Year 2024 Personnel $1,571,156.00 Non-Personnel $18,835,462.00 $20,406,618.00 TOTAL $20,406,618.00 Moved Approval by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS C. McClain Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail - Denied  CITY OF SALEM 27 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE– BUDGET TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024: $194,319,509.00 Moved for Adoption by Roll Call Vote YEAS NAYS ABS C. Moved for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it does not prevail – Denied  CITY OF SALEM 28 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS The following 2023 City Election Calendar was submitted by the City Clerk Friday July 28 *5:00 P.M. Last day and hour for taking out Nomination Papers (C. 53, S. 9A) (48 weekday hours prior to last day to certify). Candidates or designee must file signed statement of intent. Nomination papers to candidates only or to their agents appointed in writing. (C. 53, S. 17) Tuesday August 1 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour for filing all Nomination Papers and petitions with Board of Registrars of Voters for certification of signatures (Ch. 53, S. 7A) Registrars need not certify more names than required plus 20%. (14 days prior to last day to certify) Tuesday August 15 **5:00 P.M. Last day and hour for filing certified nomination papers by the Board of Registrars of Voters with City Clerk (Ch. 53, S.10) (35 days prior to election) Wednesday August 16 --------- Post the list of names and addresses of candidates Thursday August 17 5:00 P.M. Last day and hour for filing objections and/or withdrawals to nomination papers (C. 55B, S. 7) Thursday August 17 ***5:05 P.M. Drawing for places on ballot, by lot, by City Clerk in the Council Chambers. Public/ Candidate or representative may be present. Friday September 8 8:00 A.M. - LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE (C. 41, S. 110A)+ 5:00 P.M. Tuesday September 12 5:00 P.M. LAST DAY AND HOUR TO RECEIVE VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATIONS Tuesday September 12 ------------ LAST DAY TO POST WARRANT Monday September 18 12:00 P.M. LAST DAY AND HOUR TO APPLY IN-PERSON FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT ****TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 P R E L I M I N A R Y ELECTION DATE MGL C. 43 S. 44A **** Monday September 25 5:00 P.M. LAST DAY & HOUR TO FILE FOR A RECOUNT. Last day & hour for filing withdrawals or objections to nominations made at preliminary and for filing written acceptances by write-in or sticker candidates who won in the preliminary with City Clerk (C. 55B, S. 7) Monday September 25 ***5:05 P.M. Drawing for places on ballot, by lot, by City Clerk in the Council Chambers. Public /Candidate/Representative may be present. Friday October 27 8:00 A.M. - LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE (C. 41, S. 110A)+ 5:00 P.M. Tuesday October 31 5:00 P.M. LAST DAY AND HOUR TO RECEIVE VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATIONS Tuesday October 31 ------------ LAST DAY TO POST WARRANT  CITY OF SALEM 29 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday November 6 12:00 P.M. LAST DAY AND HOUR TO APPLY IN-PERSON FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT ****TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7 BIENNEL ELECTION DATE **** Friday November 17 5:00 P.M. LAST DAY & HOUR TO FILE FOR A RECOUNT * Nomination forms to candidates only or their agents appointed in writing ** Registrars need not certify more names than required plus 20% *** Meeting held in Council Chambers. City Clerk will draw positions (By Zoom if necessary) + Unless accept MGL Chapter 41 Section 110A - For local elections only ATTEST: ________________________ ILENE SIMONS, CITY CLERK IMPORTANT: All Candidates must comply fully with CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW (Chapter 55 of General Laws) Viernes 28 de julio *5:00 P.M. Último día y hora para sacar Papeles de Nominación (C. 53, S. 9A) (48 horas entre semana antes del último día para certificar). Candidatos o la persona designada debe presentar una declaración de intenciones firmada. Documentos de nominación únicamente a los candidatos o a sus agentes designados por escrito. (C. 53, S. 17) Martes 1 de agosto 5:00 P.M. Último día y hora para presentar todos los documentos de nominación y peticiones ante la Junta de Registradores de Electores para certificación de firmas (Ch. 53, S. 7A). Los registradores no necesitan certificar más nombres de los requeridos más el 20%. (14 días antes del último día para certificar) Martes 15 de agosto **5:00 P.M. Último día y hora para la presentación de documentos de nominación certificados por la Junta de Registradores de Votantes con el Secretario Municipal (Ch. 53, S.10) (35 días antes de la elección) Miércoles 16 de agosto --------- Publicar la lista de nombres y direcciones de los candidatos Jueves 17 de agosto 5:00 P.M. Último día y hora para presentar objeciones y/o retiros a la postulación documentos de nominación. (C. 55B, S. 7) Jueves 17 de agosto ***5:05 P.M. Sorteo de lugares en la boleta, por sorteo, por el Secretario Municipal en las Cámaras del Concejo. El candidato o representante puede estar presente. Viernes 8 de septiembre 8:00 A.M - ÚLTIMO DÍA PARA REGISTRAR VOTANTES (C. 41 S.110A)+ 5:00 P.M. Martes 12 de septiembre 5:00 P.M. ÚLTIMO DÍA Y HORA PARA RECIBIR SOLICITUDES DE VOTO POR CORREO Martes 12 de septiembre ------------ ULTIMO DIA PARA POSTEAR CERTIFICACION Lunes 18 de septiembre 12:00 P.M. ÚLTIMO DÍA Y HORA PARA SOLICITAR EN PERSONA UNA PAPELETA DE VOTO AUSENTE ****MARTES 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE FECHADE DE ELECCIÓN - P R E L I M I N A R **** Lunes 25 de septiembre 5:00 P.M. ÚLTIMO DÍA Y HORA PARA SOLICITAR UN RECUENTO. Último día y hora para presentar retiros u objeciones a las  CITY OF SALEM 30 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING nominaciones realizadas preliminar y para la presentación de aceptaciones escritas por escrito o candidatos de etiqueta que ganaron en la preliminar con secretario Municipal 55B, S. 7) Lunes 25 de septiembre ***5:05 P.M. Sorteo de lugares en la boleta, por sorteo, por el Secretario Municipal en las Cámaras del Concejo. El candidato o representante puede estar presente. Viernes 27 de octubre 8:00 A.M. – ÚLTIMO DÍA PARA REGISTRAR VOTANTES (C. 41 S.110A)+ 5:00 P.M. Martes 31 de octubre 5:00 P.M. ÚLTIMO TIMO DÍA Y HORA PARA RECIBIR SOLICITUDES DE VOTO POR CORREO Martes 31 de octubre ----------- ULTIMO DIA PARA POSTEAR CERTIFICACION Lunes 6 de noviembre 12:00 P.M. ÚLTIMO DÍA Y HORA PARA SOLICITAR EN PERSONA UNA PAPELETA DE VOTO AUSENTE ****MARTES 7 DE NOVIEMBRE FECHA DE ELECCIÓN - BIENAL**** Viernes 17 de noviembre 5:00 P.M. ÚLTIMO DÍA Y HORA PARA SOLICITAR UN RECUENTO * Formularios de nominación solo para candidatos o sus agentes designados por escrito ** Los registradores no necesitan certificar más nombres de los requeridos más el 20 % *** Reunión celebrada en el Salón del Consejo. El secretario de la ciudad sorteará posiciones Por Zoom si es necesario + A meno que acepte MGL Capitulo 41 Seccion 110ª – Solo Para Elecciónes locales ATESTIGUA: ___________________________________ ILENE SIMONS, SECRETARIA MUNICIPAL IMPORTANTE: Todos los Candidatos Deben Cumplir Totalmente con la LEY de FINANCIAMIENTO DE CAMPANAS (Ch. 55 de las Leyes Generales) Action Contemplated Councillor McCarthy Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs  CITY OF SALEM 31 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A Preservation Restriction Agreement between the Salem Housing Authority and the City of Salem was submitted by and through the Salem Historical Commission for the Phillips House located at 86 Essex Street. (See backup for the entire agreement) Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs The following Order was submitted by Patricia Kelleher, Preservation Planner, for the FY2024 CPA funds in the amount of $1,081,000.00. ORDERED: That One Million Eighty-One Thousand Dollars ($1,081,000.00) is hereby appropriated to the CPA Funds for FY 2024 to the accounts listed below in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). Fund Description Org/Obj Amount 2001 CPA - General Admin - Expenses 2001324-5713 49,050.00 2001 CPA - General Admin - Stipends 2001324-5150 5,000.00 2001 Bertram Field Bond 20012-5912 100,000.00 2001 CPA - General Admin - Reserves 2001324-5000 602,650.00 2002 CPA - Open Space - Reserves 2002324-5000 108,100.00 2003 CPA - Historical Preservation - Reserves 2003324-5000 108,100.00 2004 CPA - Community Housing - Reserves 2004324-5000 108,100.00 1,081,000.00 Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Moved adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Absent  CITY OF SALEM 32 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS The following Order was submitted by Patricia Kelleher, Preservation Planner, for an appropriation within the CPA Funds for FY2024 Projects (The full report can be found in the backup) ORDERED: That One Million Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,047,250.00) is hereby appropriated within the CPA Funds for the FY 2024 projects listed below in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). FY2024 CPA Funding Requests FY Fund Fund Name Description Funding Amount Total 2024 2001 CPA General Funds Roof Replacement 5 Barton Sq FY24 Budgeted Reserve 141,900.00 2024 2004 Community Housing Roof Replacement 5 Barton Sq FY24 Housing Reserve 108,100.00 250,000.00 2024 2001 CPA General Funds Residences at El Centro FY24 Budgeted Reserve 100,000.00 100,000.00 2024 2001 CPA General Funds Old Town Hall Restoration FY24 Budgeted Reserve 41,900.00 2024 2003 Historical Resources Old Town Hall Restoration FY 24 Historic Reserve 108,100.00 150,000.00 2024 2001 CPA General Funds Emmerton House Repointing FY24 Budgeted Reserve 100,000.00 100,000.00 Gables Tea House & Barn Roof 2024 2001 CPA General Funds FY24 Budgeted Reserve 44,000.00 44,000.00 Replacement Pickering House & Barn Exterior 2024 2001 CPA General Funds FY24 Budgeted Reserve 60,250.00 60,250.00 Restoration Hamilton Hall Exterior 2024 2001 CPA General Funds FY24 Budgeted Reserve 93,000.00 93,000.00 Restoration 2024 2002 Open Space/Rec Palmer Cove Renovation Phase II FY2024 O/S Reserve 108,100.00 2024 2001 CPA General Funds Palmer Cove Renovation Phase II FY24 Budgeted Reserve 20,860.81 2024 2001 CPA General Funds Palmer Cove Renovation Phase II FY24 Fund Balance 121,039.19 250,000.00 1,047,250.00 1,047,250.00 Total Housing-- > 108,100.00 Total Historic-- > 108,100.00 Total Open Space/Rec-- > 108,100.00 Total FY24 Budget Reserve-- > 601,910.81 Total FY24 Fund Balance-- > 121,039.19 Grand Total-- > 1,047,250.00 Action Contemplated Councillor McClain Moved adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Absent  CITY OF SALEM 33 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS PETITION from National Grid to install conduits on Harbor St. HEARING ORDERED JUNE 22, 2023 Request from the Residents on Linden/Laurel St.(s). to hold a block party on June 17, 2023, from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M with a rain date of June 16, 2023 Action Contemplated Councillor Cohen Moved Granted by RCV Yeas Nays Absent The Following License Applications: PUBLIC GUIDES: Kelleigh Welch 10R Joseph St., Somerville MA Scott Severance 191 Washington St., Dover NH Carol Cohen 274 East Main St., Norton Rachel Sinclair 12 Hawthorne Blvd, Salem Julianna Connor 53 Lindor Rd., North Reading Stephanie Clements 9 Appleton St., Salem VEHICLE FOR HIRE: Salem Trolley 8 Central St., Salem (8 trolleys) Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted by RCV Yeas Nays Absent The Following Drainlayer / Contract Operator License Applications DRAINLAYERS: Bartlett and Steadman 67R Village St., Marblehead Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted by RCV Yeas Nays Absent  CITY OF SALEM 34 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The Following Claims: Rachel Dawnes 15 Andrew St., Salem Thomas Cobb 31 Symonds St., Salem Zahara Janoowalla 24 Lynder St Salem Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Referred to Comm. on Ord., Licenses & Legal Affairs by RCV Yeas Nays Absent  CITY OF SALEM 35 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second Passage of a Traffic Ordinance Amending Traffic relative to Handicap Zones In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-three An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic, Ch. 42 Sec. 50B Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B – “Handicap Zone Limited Time” is hereby amended by adding the following: In front of #44 Forrester Street for a distance of 20 feet, “Handicap Parking,Limited Time, Tow Zone” Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor McCarthy Moved Adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Second Passage of a Traffic Ordinance Amending Traffic relative to Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Ch. 42 Section 51 – “Parking Prohibited on certain streets” Jefferson Ave – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – starting at the driveway at 399 Jefferson Avenue and running east for 35 feet. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Cohen Moved Adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  CITY OF SALEM 36 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to School Committee Compensation Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section I. Chapter 2, Section 2-956. Compensation of members is hereby amended by deleting the first two sentences of this section and replacing them with the following: “Commencing January 1, 2024, members of the school committee, with the exception of the mayor, shall receive a salary equal to eight percent of the salary of the mayor in effect on January 1st of each year. This salary shall be paid to members biweekly.” Section II. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Mayor’s Veto of a Resolution regarding Decriminalizing Psilocybin-containing fungi Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council: In accordance with Section 55 of the City of Salem Charter, I am offering my VETO and returning, with written objections, Resolution 269A of 2023 adopted by the City Council on May 11, 2023, ordering the Mayor to adopt a resolution relative to enforcement and practices related to psilocybin. I fully appreciate the passion and interest that the Council has in furthering our commitment to mental health and related stigmas associated with various medicinal alternatives. Having not personally attended all the related Sub-Committee and Council meetings on the topic, I want to be respectful of the process and the collective deliberation and leadership relative to this topic. However, upon follow-up with related law enforcement leaders, especially including Police Chief Lucas Miller, our understanding is that final language included terminology that was originally designed to be omitted. In particular, any language that includes the words “distribution” will not be authorized under this Administration.  CITY OF SALEM 37 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS My objections to this Resolution remain solely focused on the inclusion of the word “distribution,” as we strongly believe this encourages illicit operations that will not be compatible with a lawful society. However, should the Council submit a revised proposal – which we strongly encourage – with these adjustments, we will welcome the matter for successful final adoption. Sincerely, Robert K. McCarthy Acting Mayor City of Salem Action Contemplated Shall the Resolution be adopted notwithstanding the Veto of the Mayor? (2/3 vote needed) Roll Call Vote Yeas Nays Absent Councillor Varela Submitting revised Resolution on the recommendation of the Mayor to remove the word “distribution” Resolution to Decriminalize Psilocybin-containing fungi WHEREAS: Along with many cities and states across the country, Salem has begun in recent years to recognize that criminalizing users of substances such as cannabis is neither a just or effective legal approach; and WHEREAS: Drug policy in the United States and the so-called “War on Drugs” has historically led to unnecessary penalization, arrest, and incarceration of vulnerable people, particularly people of color and of limited financial means, instead of prioritizing harm-reduction policies that treat drug abuse as an issue of public health; and WHEREAS: Psilocybin-containing fungi have been used for centuries by people in different cultures to address conditions including substance abuse, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), elements of Persistent Traumatic Stress Environment (PTSE) conditions, chronic depression, end-of-life anxiety, grief, cluster headaches, migraines, and tendencies toward recidivism, as well as to improve mental and socio-emotional health; and  CITY OF SALEM 38 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHEREAS: The pandemic has led to a wave of heroin and opioid overdose deaths and depression in Massachusetts communities, two ailments that psilocybin-containing fungi have been shown to have particular strength in treating according to peer-reviewed medical research; and WHEREAS: The Salem City Council has adopted goals that include: Ensure City’s budget allocates resources responsibly and responsively. Ensure Public Safety efforts reflect current and emerging challenges and opportunities in a way that incorporates Salem’s core values; and WHEREAS: Cities in the United States have long possessed an inferred constitutional right to regulate commerce and public safety within their jurisdictions, a principle acknowledged by the Cole Memorandum produced by the U.S. Department of Justice that permitted states and localities to deprioritize law enforcement of cannabis charges; now therefore be it ORDERED: That the Mayor be and is hereby requested to direct city staff to work with the City’s state and federal partners in support of decriminalizing all psilocybin-containing fungi and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Council calls upon the Essex County District Attorney to deprioritize the prosecution of persons involved in, but not limited to psychedelic-assisted therapeutic services, possession, sharing or cultivation of psilocybin-containing fungi and the use or possession without the intent to distribute; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby maintains that it should be the policy of the City of Salem that the arrest of adult persons for using or possessing psilocybin-containing fungi shall be amongst the lowest law enforcement priority for the City of Salem; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby maintains that no City of Salem department, agency, board, commission, officer or employee of the city should use city funds or resources to assist in the enforcement of laws imposing criminal penalties for the use and possession of psilocybin- containing fungi by adults; and be it further RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby maintains it should be the policy of the City of Salem that the investigation and arrest of adult persons for cultivating, purchasing, transporting, engaging in practices with, and/or possessing psilocybin-containing fungi shall be amongst the lowest law enforcement priority for the City of Salem; and be it further  CITY OF SALEM 39 JUNE 8, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLVED: That the City Council does not have the power and this resolution does not authorize or enable any of the following activities: commercial sales or manufacturing of psilocybin-containing fungi, possessing or distributing these materials on school grounds, driving under the influence of these materials; or public disturbance. Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Absent On the motion of Councillor Dominguez the meeting adjourned at P.M.