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366 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in-person on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on November 14, 2023, at 11:12 A.M. This meeting is being recorded and is live on S.A.T.V. and Zoom unless technological issues interrupt the transmission. Councillor Varela was recorded as absent. Council President Stott presided. Councillor Watson-Felt moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. It was so voted. President Stott requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC TESTIMONY 1. Theresa Mitchell, 13 Union St., Salem – Approve Land Acknowledgement 2. Alphonse Wright, 12 Hancock St., Salem – In favor of Land Acknowledgement 3. Alyssa Rosemartin, 12 Buchanan Rd., Salem – In favor of Land Acknowledgement 4. Dennis Rosemartin, 12 Buchanan Rd., Salem – Supports Land Acknowledgement 5. Dakota Russell, 115 Derby St., House of Seven Gables, resides at 14 Monroe Rd., Salem - In favor of Land Acknowledgement 6. Filipe Zamborlini, 19 Linden St., Salem - In favor of Land Acknowledgement, AHTFB ordinance 7. Justin Whittier – 10 River St., Salem – Against the Land Acknowledgment (#499) – RE-APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER MALSTROM TO AHTFB Held from the October 12, 2023, meeting the Mayor’s re-appointment of Christopher Malstrom to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board with a term to expire October 26, 2025 was confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. (#527, #528, #529) – APPOINTMENTS TO THE AHTFB, HISTORICAL COMM. & SHA Held from the last meeting the Mayor’s appointments of Megan Boyle 21 Conant St. to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board with a term to expire on Oct 28, 2024, and Kelly Tyler-Lewis, 23 Warren St. to the Historical Commission with a term to expire April 11, 2025 were confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. 367 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING The Mayor withdrew the appointment of Emily Ullman 4 Buffum St. to the Salem Housing Authority with a term to expire Oct 26, 2028. Councillor Hapworth requested and received suspension of the rules to allow Megan Boyle and Kelly Tyler-Lewis to speak. (#530) – REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE FOOD POLICY COUNCIL Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s re-appointments of Allison Caffrey & Flora Cordoleani to the Salem Food Policy Council with a term to expire November 17, 2026 were confirmed by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. #549 & #550 – APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC ARTS & TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION The Mayor’s appointments of the following were held under the rules until the next meeting. Rebecca Fisher 6 Orne Sq. Public Arts Commission term to expire November 15, 2024. Erin Turowski 63 Palmer St. Traffic & Parking Commission term to expire November 16, 2024. #551 – REAPPOINTMENT OF FILIPE ZAMBORLINE TO THE AHTFB The Mayor’s Re-Appointment of Filipe Zamborlini to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board with a term to expire November 16, 2024 was confirmed under suspension of the rules by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. #552 – APPOINTMENT OF ANTONIO VIEIRA AS CONSTABLE The Mayor’s Appointment of Antonio Vieira to serve as a constable with a term to expire November 16, 2026 was received and filed.  368 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING #553 – DONATION TO PARK AND RECREATION The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) from Christopher and Heather Amodeo. The donation is to be deposited into the Parks and Recreation Donation Fund 2406 (24061-4830) for a standard bench in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. #554 – DONATION TO PARK AND RECREATION The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: To accept the donation of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) from Mark and Maureen Caron. The donation is to be deposited into the Parks and Recreation Donation Fund 2406 (24061-4830) for a standard bench in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. #555 – PEAS FOR FEES – LATE FEES ON UNPAID PARKING TICKETS The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: Upon payment of an unpaid parking fine and the donation of two non-perishable items or canned goods to be donated to local food pantries, the City Collector shall waive, from December 1, 2023 – December 23, 2023, up to thirty dollars in late fees added to an unpaid parking fine, as provided in Section 17A of the City of Salem Traffic Code. The Collector shall not waive any surcharge imposed by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles if the Collector has notified the Registry of Motor Vehicles of an unpaid fine and a nonrenewal of license and/or registration has been recorded by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. #556 – FREE PARKING ON CERTAIN DATES The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: Parking at all City owned lots, garages, and on-street spaces shall be free of charge on the following days: 1. Friday, November 24 2. Saturday, November 25 3. Sunday, November 26 369 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 4. Friday, December 22 5. Saturday, December 23 6. Sunday, December 24 7. Monday, December 25 #557 – SENIOR WORK OFF PROGRAM EXTENDED FOR THREE YEARS The following order submitted by the Mayor was adopted. ORDERED: That the City of Salem shall continue to provide Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions, also known as the senior tax work off program, for an additional three years as provided in Chapter 228 of the Massachusetts Acts of 2020, concluding on December 31, 2026 Councillor Watson-Felt requested and received suspension of the rules to allow the City Assessor, Stephen Cortes to speak on this matter. He explained how the program worked and that the amount increased from $600 to $1,000 depending on eligibility. #558 – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO RESIDENT STICKER PARKING – LYNN STREET The following ordinance introduced by Councillor Watson-Felt was adopted for first passage. 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 75 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Lynn Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone C-Color Green-easterly side, from Andover Street to Federal Street. (1/12/87) And inserting: Lynn Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone C-Color Green – from River Street to Federal Street, both sides, except where parking is prohibited. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter.  370 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING #559 – DISPLAYING THE FLAG OF THE MASSACHUSETT TRIBE AT PONKAPOAG IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS The following order introduced by Councillor Merkl was referred to the Committee of the Whole. ORDERED: That The flag of the Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag be displayed in council chambers, near the Naumkeag Portrait. Councillor Merkl stated that she hopes it gets adopted tonight. Councillor McCarthy assumes the Chair. Councillor Stott stated this is an inclusive Chamber of fairness and equity. Imagery is very important and this should be a prominent display in the Chambers next to the Naumkeag Portrait. Councillor McCarthy only concern is with flag protocol. We must make sure we are following all US Flag protocol with the Veteran’s Agent . Councillor Stott made an amendment to follow all US Flag protocols. This will be the flag that was on the Mayor’s flagpole. The Mayor’s office will provide us with this flag and a flagpole. Councillor Dominguez stated we should recognize everyone in Salem. We should address questions and concerns from constituents. We should hear from both sides. He is in favor of this action. Councillor Hapworth stated this is not an easy topic for any of us. Councillor Hapworth gave a condensed history lesson and felt it was appropriate to fly here in the Council Chambers. Councillor Cohen stated that a tribe or indigenous people don’t always feel accepted in many communities. Councillor Merkl feels comfortable with process. Listened to voices of the tribe. There has been a lengthy discussion. Councillor McClain stated he is not sure how he feels about this. When removed Andrew Jackson there was a big discussion and feedback on this. The Land Acknowledgement had a lot of public feedback. This doesn’t feel like this has had the same discussion. Already Native Land Acknowledgement. We have other heritages in Salem. 371 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING Councillor Prosniewski concerned with putting up one group. Does Naumkeag have a flag? Feels it should be a Naumkeag flag. Councillor Dominguez made a motion to refer this to Committee on Government Services since lots of questions. Councillor Morsillo added to co-post it with Committee of the Whole and seconded the motion. Councillor McCarthy felt that the Veteran’s Agent should be included in this discussion to give his expertise on flag protocol i.e. size, right or left of speaker, etc. Councillor Hapworth responded that Naumkeag did not have a flag. Naumkeag was wiped out by disease. This is the best we can do to represent Naumkeag. Councillor Stott motioned to refer this to the Committee of the Whole. It does not belong in Government Services. Councillor Watson-Felt stated there are those against it. The culmination of the number of deaths. What are we doing today whether flag or Land Acknowledgment is to accept history. Keep ongoing relationships with the people that we have. Councillor McCarthy wants to make sure we do not violate any Federal or State Laws. This needs to be vetted out. The motion to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole was adopted. #560 – UPDATE HAUNTED HAPPENINGS DEBRIEFING TO REFLECT THE YEAR 2023 The following order introduced by Councillor Watson-Felt was adopted. ORDERED: That Council Order #658 of 2022 which remains in the Committee on Community and Economic Development co-posted with the Committee of the Whole relative to Haunted Happenings debriefing for 2022 be updated to reflect the year 2023 and that the location remains at the Community Life Center. Councillor Watson-Felt stated that the post 2022 meeting was productive and debriefing is important. Councillor Merkl stated we all have lots of questions and this way we can get answers. Councillor Morsillo said hopefully people will come out for this meeting. Good changes were made. We can discuss what still needs to improve.  372 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING #561 – (#532) – APPROPRIATION OF $145,750.00 FOR FY24 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET Councillor McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. This includes funding for the Blue Bikes and Destination Salem. The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom it was referred the matter of $145,750.00 from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024 supplemental budget appropriations, has considered said matter and would recommend adoption. #562 – (#531) – BOND ORDER FOR $2,000,000.00 FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL Councillor McClain offered the following report for the Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. The Bond Order was adopted for first passage by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. The Committee on Administration and Finance co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom it was referred the matter of $2,000,000.00 Bond Order for the Purpose of paying costs associated with a feasibility study regarding a potential new school building at the existing Salem High School site, has considered said matter and would recommend adoption for first passage by roll call vote. #563 – (#438) – REMOVAL OF CLOVER STREET FROM THE LIST OF ACCEPTED STREETS Councillor Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of a Public Hearing to remove Clover Street from the list of Accepted Streets, has considered said matter and would recommend adoption. This was a street improperly accept in 1996 as part of a list of streets. This is privately owned. The street goes nowhere, but this will allow the owner to be able to do some landscaping. 373 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING #564 – (#234) – ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 38 – SIDEWALKS RELATIVE TO OUTDOOR DINING Councillor Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendations. The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Ordinance amending Ch. 38 - Sidewalks relative to Outdoor Dining/Seating, has considered said matter and would recommend adoption as amended for first passage. Amendments to include adding the Salem Redevelopment Authority as an authority in Section 1, 2(b) – First Paragraph - second sentence after “permit issues by” and Second Paragraph – second sentence after "submitted to”. Last sentence deleted and replaced by “Applications for seating within a public street within the urban renewal districts, however, must receive both redevelopment authority and city council approval.” #565 – (#235 & #602) – ESTABLISHING AN OUTDOOR DINING POLICY Councillor Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. The Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Establishing an Outdoor Dining Policy, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee. #566 – (#28, #152, & #283 of 2022, #566A of 2023) – LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Councillor Prosniewski offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. The Committee on Government Services co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of a Land Acknowledgement Statement for the City Council to read at the opening of City Council Meetings, has considered said matter and would recommend that the following Land Acknowledgement Statement be adopted.  374 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING Councillor Prosniewski stated we should continue to pay homage to our past. Councillor Hapworth appreciates the relationship we have with the tribe. We went slowly. We didn’t want to assume we know stuff that we don’t. Councillor Hapworth requested that City Seals be sent to various people. Councillor Watson-Felt – The only issue she has is with the word “unceded”. She was looking for better words. Conveyed under coercion or distress. She thanked Councillor Hapworth for his work on this. Councillor Morsillo requests that the statement be read slowly enough to understand it. Councillor McCarthy – He had questions about the word “unceded”, but they were answered. Agrees with Councillor Morsillo. It might be more meaningful when said at Inauguration or Midterm/Reorganization versus every meeting to honor the intent done in a purposeful way. Councillor Stott expressed immense gratitude to Councillor Hapworth. This will be for generations after us for history. Councillor Hapworth read the new land acknowledgement statement to everyone. #566A – LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Salem City Council Land Acknowledgment The Salem City Council honors that this land is Naumkeag, or fishing place, where generations of Naumkeag people from the Pawtucket band of the Massachusett Tribe lived and passed through for centuries. We acknowledge that this is unceded Indigenous land and also acknowledge the Massachusett Tribe, who continue to honor and hold this land into the present. Salem’s City Council is committed to having ongoing meaningful dialogue with the indigenous peoples who have presence in Salem in order to dismantle the legacies of oppression and inequities that persist today. 375 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING #567 – (#505) – CREATE A NEW ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE, USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ANY TYPE OF BALLOON Councillor Cohen offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. It was voted to accept the report and adopt the recommendation. The Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment co-posted with the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of Ordinance amendment to be added as a new section 31 to chapter 24 – Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions: No person shall sell, use or distribute any type of balloon (including, and not limited to, plastic, latex or Mylar balloons) inflated with any type gas including air (including, and not limited to, helium gas). No person shall dispose of any balloon in any manner, including by release into the air, other than being contained in a plastic trash bag and transported to the cites contracted trash service. Any person violating this bylaw shall be fined noncriminal disposition at $50 per offense. This bylaw may be enforced by any police officer of the City of Salem, has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter remain in committee. There was a robust conversation with Barbara Warren from SAFE and the vendors who sell balloons. Balloons are bad for the environment but don’t want to affect businesses. #568 – PRESERVATION RESTRICTION AGREEMEN FOR PICKERING HOUSE The following Preservation Restriction Agreement submitted by the Planning Department was adopted by a roll call vote of 10 yeas, 0 nays and 1 absent. (The full agreement may be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.) #569 – THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY23 The submittal of The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 per Article Seventeenth of the City of Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board’s Declarations was received and filed. (this report may be viewed in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.)  376 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING #570 – ROAD RACE – WICKED FROSTY FOUR – WICKED RUNNING CLUB The request from The Wicked Running Club to hold the Wicked Frosty Four Road Race and use of City Streets on January 1, 2024 was granted. #571 – PETITION FROM NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL A POLE ON FLINT STREET A hearing was ordered for December 7, 2023, on the petition from National Grid to Install 1 Pole (#666-50) on Flint St. #572 – PETITION FROM NATIONAL GRID & VERIZON TO INSTALL A JOINTLY OWNED POLE ON CONGRESS STREET A hearing was ordered for December 7, 2023, on the petition from National Grid and Verizon to Install 1 Jointly Owned Pole (#673) on Congress St. #573 – PETITION FROM NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL A POLE ON FLINT STREET A hearing was ordered for December 7, 2023, on the petition, from National Grid to Install 1 Pole (#597) on Bridge St. #574 – PUBLIC GUIDE LICENSES The Following License Applications were granted. PUBLIC GUIDES: Laura Riddle 700 North St. Tewksbury, MA Johnathan Briand 7 Commercial St. Nashua NH #575 - #577 - CLAIMS The Following Claims were referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs. Jonothan Jimenez 40 Hancock St., Salem Vanessa Somez 36 Windom St., Worcester Subrogated Atty Jeffrey Glassman 1 International Pl, Boston 377 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING (#538) – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE PARKING AND CHARGING The Second Passage of a Traffic Ordinance relative to Zero Emission Vehicle Parking and Charging was adopted. 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. Article V – Parking of Chapter 42, the Traffic Code, is hereby amended by adding the following new division: DIVISION 3. – Zero Emission Vehicle Parking and Charging Sec. 70A – Regulations In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40 S. 22A of the Massachusetts General Laws, zero emission vehicle charging stations shall be reserved for charging or parking by zero emission vehicles only. All other parking regulations applicable to the location in which the zero emission vehicle charging station is situated shall apply to zero emission vehicles using the station. This shall include, but not be limited to, parking time limits, size restrictions, the payment of any other parking fees, meter fees, garage fees, or other similar fees. The user of a zero emission vehicle charging station or equipment may be subject to fees for its use. These fees shall be separate from any parking fees and shall not be considered payment toward those parking fees. Information shall be posted identifying voltage and amperage levels and any type of use, fees, or safety information related to the zero emission vehicle charging station. Zero emission vehicle charging stations shall be posted with signage indicating that the space is reserved for electric vehicle charging or parking purposes only. Zero emission vehicle charging stations may also be reserved for zero emission vehicle charging only, and not permit zero emission vehicles to park without charging. Such stations must be posted with signage that clearly states such a restriction. Publicly owned zero emission vehicle charging stations may also be restricted for use only by certain City-owned vehicles. These restrictions must be posted with signage at the zero emission vehicle charging station.  378 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING Sec. 70B – Locations In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40 S. 22A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the following locations are designated Zero Emission Vehicle Charging Stations: Bentley Academy – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – Six zero emission charging stations sharing three zero emission vehicle supply equipment units, located in the Bentley Academy parking lot at 4 Szetela Lane, southwest of the main building, along the southeastern border of the parking lot, as signed. Church Street West Lot – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – Four zero emission charging stations sharing two zero emission vehicle supply equipment units, located in the Church Street – West parking lot at 29 Federal Street, along the western border of the parking lot, as signed. Crombie Lot – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – Four zero emission charging stations sharing two zero emission vehicle supply equipment units, located in the Crombie Street parking lot at 287 Essex Street, as signed. Forest River Park – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – Six zero emission charging stations sharing three zero emission vehicle supply equipment units, located in the parking lot for Forest River Park at 38 Clifton Street, as signed. Museum Place Garage – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – Four zero emission charging stations sharing two zero emission vehicle supply equipment units, located in the northeastern corner of the second floor of the Museum Place Garage at 1 New Liberty Street, as signed. Salem Green Lot – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – Two zero emission charging stations sharing one zero emission vehicle supply equipment unit, located in the Salem Green parking lot at 21 Church Street, as signed. Salem High School – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – Six zero emission charging stations sharing three zero emission vehicle supply equipment units, located in the northwestern-most parking lot at Salem High School at 77 Willson Street, as signed. Sewall Street Lot – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – One zero emission charging station sharing one zero emission vehicle supply equipment unit with the adjacent restricted use zero emission vehicle charging station, located in the Sewall Street parking lot at 8 Sewall Street, along the western border of the lot, within the Sewall Street right-of-way, as signed. 379 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING Sewall Street Lot – zero emission vehicle charging stations - restricted use – One zero emission charging station sharing one zero emission vehicle supply equipment unit with the adjacent public use zero emission vehicle charging station, located in the Sewall Street parking lot at 8 Sewall Street, along the western border of the lot, within the Sewall Street right-of-way, as signed. South Harbor Garage – zero emission vehicle charging stations - public use – Four zero emission charging stations sharing two zero emission vehicle supply equipment units, located in the eastern portion of the first floor of the South Harbor Garage at 245 Derby Street, as signed. Sec. 70C – Penalties In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40 S. 22A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the use of a zero emission vehicle charging station space by a vehicle other than a zero emission vehicle shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in Section 17A of Chapter 42. Vehicles found in violation of the provisions of this Division, except those specifically exempt by law, may be removed to a convenient place under the direction of an officer of the Police Department and the owner of a vehicle removed or towed away shall be liable to the cost of such removal and storage. Any vehicle removed or towed away under the provisions of this Division shall also be subject to the penalties provided in Chapter 90, Section 20A of the Massachusetts General Laws. The towing of such vehicles shall be subject to the same regulations set forth in Article V-A of this Ordinance. Section 2. Article I, Sec. 1 of Chapter 42, the Traffic Code, is hereby amended by adding the following new definitions: Zero emission vehicle. A battery electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or a fuel cell vehicle Zero emission vehicle charging station. A publicly owned and/or publicly available parking space that is served by zero emission vehicle supply equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery in a zero emission vehicle. Zero emission vehicle charging station - restricted use. A zero emission vehicle charging station that is publicly owned and restricted (e.g., municipal fleet parking with no access to the general public).  380 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING Zero emission vehicle charging station - public use. A zero emission vehicle charging station that is publicly owned and publicly available (e.g., on-street parking and City-owned parking facilities). Charging. When the connector from a zero emission vehicle supply equipment (or standard outlet) is inserted into the zero emission vehicle inlet, and electrical power is being transferred for the purpose of recharging the batteries on board the zero emission vehicle. Charging level. The standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which a zero emission vehicle's battery is recharged. Level 1 is considered slow charging, typically requiring a 15- or 20- amp breaker on a 120-volt AC circuit and standard outlet. Level 2 is considered medium charging, typically requiring a 40- amp to 100- amp breaker on a 240-volt AC circuit. DC Fast Charge is considered rapid charging, typically requiring a 60 amp or higher dedicated breaker on a 480-volt or higher three-phase circuit with special grounding equipment. DC Fast Charging uses an off- board charger to provide the AC to DC conversion, delivering AC directly to the car battery. Section 3. Article I, Sec. 17A Schedule of Fines re: Penalties is hereby amended by inserting the following as a $50 fine: Zero Emission Vehicle Parking and Charging Regulation Sec. 70A Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. (#539) – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDING RESIDENT STICKER – REPEALING NUMEROUS STREETS The Second Passage of an Ordinance Amending Traffic relative to repealing numerous Resident Sticker Street was adopted. 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 75 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: 381 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING Buchanan Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-both sides in its entirety, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. Monday through Friday, Tow Zone. (3/13/90) Cleveland Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-easterly side, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. (11/10/86) Cleveland Road Ext. – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B-Color Red-both sides, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. (11/10/86) Fairview Avenue – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zones (Resident Stickers) Zone B-Color Red, both sides in its entirety, resident sticker parking 8:00 A.M., Monday through Friday. ( 10/13/16 ) Grant Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B-Color Red-both sides, running from Loring Avenue, in an easterly direction to the intersection of Lincoln and Grant Roads, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. (11/10/86) Harrison Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B, Color Red-northerly side resident sticker parking only 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM Monday through Friday, resident only Saturday and Sunday. Also, residents of 238 Loring Avenue to 258 Loring Avenue to be eligible for resident only parking stickers for Zone B, color Red. Hayes Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-both sides, in its entirety, Monday through Friday. (11/30/89) Hayes Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-westerly side, in its entirety, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. (11/10/86) Lincoln Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-both sides, from Loring Avenue in an easterly direction to Buchanan Road, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M., Tow Zone. (6/21/90) Lincoln Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-both sides, running from Cleveland Road in an easterly direction to Grant Road, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. (11/10/86) Lincoln Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-both sides from Grant Road to Monroe Road. (4/24/08) McKinley Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-both sides, in its entirety, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. (11/10/86) Moffatt Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-both sides, starting at the corner of Loring Avenue and running in a  382 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING westerly direction for a distance of five hundred (500) feet, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. (11/10/86) Monroe Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) easterly side starting at a point across from #30 Monroe Road continuing to a point one hundred eleven (111) feet from Loring Avenue, "Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone" (10/11/12) Paradise Avenue – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Paradise Ave., in its entirety, in a westerly direction, odd numbered side of the street only. Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone Pickman Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-northerly side, starting at a point ninety (90) feet from the corner of Loring Avenue and running in a westerly direction in its entirety; southerly side, starting at the corner of Hayes Road and running in a westerly direction in its entirety, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. (11/10/86) Pierce Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-in its entirety. (11/10/86) Preston Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zones (Resident Stickers) Zone B- Color Red, Preston Road in its entirety, both sides between Sumner Road and Jefferson Avenue. Resident Sticker Parking Only Tow Zone, Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (10/13/16) Riverway Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-both sides, in its entirety. (10/30/89) Rosedale Avenue – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B-Color Red-both sides, in its entirety. (10/30/89) Station Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red-in its entirety. Resident Sticker Parking only, tow zone, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. (12/19/90) Sumner Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B- Color Red, southerly side in its entirety from Bradley Road to the intersection of Loring Avenue. (10/24/13) Taft Road – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) Zone B-Color Red both sides, Monday through Friday amend to 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (7/16/09) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. 383 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING (#540) – TRAFFIC ORDINANCE – BARR STREET – HANDICAPPED PARKING The Second Passage of an Ordinance Amending Traffic – Barr Street – Handicapped Parking was adopted. In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance Relative to Traffic, Ch. 42, Sec. 50B – Handicapped Zones, Limited Time Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 50B – Handicapped Zones, Limited Time shall be amended by adding the following: Barr Street – in front of #36 Barr Street running southeast for twenty (20) feet Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. (#542A) – ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 2 SECS. 1001 &1002 RELATIVE TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD The Second Passage of an Ordinance Amending Ch. 2 Secs. 1001 & 1002 relative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board was adopted. In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three An Ordinance relative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 2, Division 14 is hereby amended by deleting sections 2-1001 Composition and 2-1002 Appointment of trustees; term; vacancies in their entirety and replacing them with the following: "Sec. 2-1001. Composition. The affordable housing trust fund board of trustees shall be composed of nine trustees, including the mayor. Sec. 2-1002. Appointment of trustees; term; vacancies. The mayor shall serve as a trustee and appoint biennially in January, subject to confirmation by the city council, eight trustees who shall serve for a term of two years.  384 CITY OF SALEM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 REGULAR MEETING The terms of the members of the commission shall be so arranged that the terms of half of the members will expire each year. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. No trustee, excluding the Mayor, shall serve for a term exceeding two years.” Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by the City Charter. On the motion of Councillor McCarthy the meeting adjourned at 9:33 P.M. ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS CITY CLERK