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City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall July 9, 2024 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The Salem City Council will hold its regular meeting in-person on Thursday, July 11, 2024, 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 the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82397335862?pwd=ReM5NwM3SABVqBBZWbIdwvwZ2H0UUK.1 Password: 695460 Go to the website link https://zoom.us/join. Enter Webinar ID: 823 9733 5862 followed by the meeting password noted above in necessary. 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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.”  2 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in-person on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on July 9, 2024, at 3:35 P.M. This meeting is being recorded and is live on S.A.T.V. and Zoom unless technological issues interrupt the transmission. Councillors absent: Council President Hapworth presided. Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. VOTED President Hapworth requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 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. PUBLIC TESTIMONY Public Testimony not to exceed 15 minutes. Public Testimony is not a public hearing or question and answer period. Sign up must occur 30 minutes prior to meeting. The President shall, depending on the number of speakers, set a time limit, not to exceed three minutes, which each individual presenting testimony must abide. How to Sign Up: You may participate in Public Testimony in-person or remotely, if technologically feasible by either of the following two methods: 1. On-line form by using the link below: https://records.salem.com/Forms/PublicMeetingSpeaker This form will be available beginning 6:30 P.M. on the Tuesday before the 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.  3 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING If the on-line form is not available due to technology issues, you must use option #2. In addition, if you plan have signed up to speak on zoom, we will allow you to speak as long as it is technologically feasible. 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.  4 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS Request from Burger King 259 Highland Ave for Extended Hours 24 hours day / 7 days week. APPEARING IN FAVOR: APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved to close the Public Hearing Voted Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted  5 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS Held from the last meeting The Mayor’s Reappointment of Donald Bates 31 Settlers Way to the Registrars of voters with a term to expire July 19, 2027 Action Contemplated Councillor Jerzylo Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Absent The Mayor’s Appointment of Graeme Marcoux 40 Bow St to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire July 8, 2027 Councillor Harvey Suspension of the Rules Councillor Object Action Contemplated Councillor Harvey Moved Held Under the Rules Voted  6 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of One Million Two Hundred Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,207,293.00) is hereby transferred to the accounts as provided below to cover remaining final FY2024 costs necessary to close the fiscal year in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. TO ACCOUNT: FROM ACCOUNT: Org/Obj Dept Account Amount Org/Obj Dept Account Amount 14231-5131 Snow & Ice Personnel Salaries - $ 1,863.00 19141-5174 Human Resources Medical Insurance $ (842,543.00) Overtime 14232-5292 Snow & Ice Expenses Snow Removal $ 840,680.00 ORGS $ 842,543.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (842,543.00) TRANSFER IN TOTAL 11112-5306 City Council Advertising $ 30,000.00 19141-5174 Human Resources Medical Insurance $ (30,000.00) ORG TRANSFER $ 30,000.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (30,000.00) IN TOTAL 11611-5131 Clerk's Office Overtime $ 6,950.00 19141-5174 Human Resources Medical Insurance $ (6,950.00) ORG TRANSFER $ 6,950.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (6,950.00) IN TOTAL 11621-5131 Elections & Overtime $ 750.00 11622-5306 Elections & Advertising $ (750.00) Registrations Registrations ORG TRANSFER $ 750.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (750.00) IN TOTAL 11352-5320 Finance Contracted $ 35,000.00 11351-5111 Finance Salaries Full-Time $ (35,000.00) Services ORG TRANSFER $ 35,000.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (35,000.00) IN TOTAL 15431-5113 Veterans Services Salaries - Part $ 500.00 15432-5249 Veterans Services Ground Maintenance $ (500.00) Time ORG TRANSFER $ 500.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (500.00) IN TOTAL 11512-5303 Solicitor Legal Services $ 34,000.00 11511-5111 Solicitor Full-Time Salaries $ (34,000.00) ORG TRANSFER $ 34,000.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (34,000.00) IN TOTAL 11452-5709 Treasurer Credit Card/EFT $ 15,000.00 19141-5174 Human Resources Medical Insurance $ (15,000.00) Fees ORG TRANSFER $ 15,000.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (15,000.00) IN TOTAL  7 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR TO ACCOUNT: FROM ACCOUNT: Org/Obj Dept Account Amount Org/Obj Dept Account Amount 19452-5740 Treasurer Municipal $ 60,000.00 11521-5171A Human Resources CB/Salary Reserve $ (60,000.00) Insurance Premium ORG TRANSFER $ 60,000.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (60,000.00) IN TOTAL 19452-5740 Treasurer Medicare $ 92,300.00 11521-5171A Human Resources CB/Salary Reserve $ (92,300.00) ORG TRANSFER $ 92,300.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (92,300.00) IN TOTAL 19131-5173 Human Resources Unemployment $ 90,000.00 11521-5171A Human Resources CB/Salary Reserve $ (90,000.00) ORG TRANSFER $ 90,000.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (90,000.00) IN TOTAL 16911-5111 Historical Commission Full-Time $ 250.00 16912-5710 Historical In-State Travel $ (250.00) Salaries Commission ORG TRANSFER $ 250.00 TRANSFER OUT TOTAL $ (250.00) IN TOTAL TOTAL $ 1,207,293.00 TOTAL $ (1,207,293.00) Councillor Merkl Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Referred to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted The following three (3) orders relative to collective bargaining agreement with the Salem Police Patrolmen’s Association: ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($350,597.04) is hereby appropriated from the General Stabilization Fund to the "Human Resources Retro Wages Account” (11521-5161) for the FY2024 retroactive wages for pay increases pursuant to the contract settlements reached with Salem Police Patrolmen’s Association effective July 1, 2023, in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  8 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Twelve Cents ($339,949.12) is hereby appropriated from the Human Resources Department’s “Salary/CB Reserve Account” (11521-5171A) to the accounts listed below to fund the FY 2025 pay increases associated with the memorandum of agreement reached with the Salem Police Patrolmen’s Association effective July 1, 2023, in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Police-Overtime 12101-5131 $ 23,624.56 Police-Holidays 12101-5136 $ 18,903.28 Police-Longevity 12101-5141 $ 8,600.00 Police-Ed Incentive 12101-5145 $151,690.19 Police-Specialty Stipends 12101-5154 $128,000.00 Police-Night Differential 12101-5156 $ 9,131.09 $339,949.12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($258,695.31) is hereby appropriated from the General Stabilization Fund to the "Police Department – Full Time Salaries” account (12101-5111) for the FY2025 wages for pay increases pursuant to the contract settlements reached with Salem Police Patrolmen’s Association effective July 1, 2023, in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Councillor Merkl Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Referred to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted  9 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR BOND ORDER: That, $200,000 is appropriated to pay a portion of the costs of improvements at the Jefferson Avenue and Willson Street intersection, including installation of traffic signals, crosswalks, streetlights and ADA compliant pedestrian ramps (the “Project”), including all costs incidental and related thereto; that this appropriation shall be funded from $200,000 of unexpended bond premium which was appropriated pursuant to an order of the City Council approved by the Mayor on June 27, 2017, and amended by an order of the City Council approved by the Mayor on December 12, 2017, which amount was raised pursuant to such order by issuing bond anticipation notes dated June 27, 2019 and permanently financed by issuing bonds dated September 25, 2019, and which unexpended amount was previously appropriated for design costs for the bridge at Jefferson Avenue in Salem and is no longer needed for that purpose, which project has been completed and has no remaining costs to be paid, the remaining balance of $200,000 borrowed therefor is hereby appropriated to pay costs of the Project, including all costs incidental and related thereto, pursuant to Section 20 of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws.; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any action necessary to carry out this project. Councillor Merkl Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption for first passage by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Referred to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty Cents ($64,748.60) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account to the account listed below for the purpose of repairing Peabody Street Park, including the River Walk walkway in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Description Fund Amount Dept of Public Services Contracted Services Account 14112-5320 $ 64,748.60 $ 64,748.60  10 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Councillor Merkl Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Referred to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted ORDERED: That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be hereby appropriated from the following “Receipts Reserved for Appropriation” account, to be transferred to the Park & Rec Equipment account 16512-5860 for emergency funds to replace ten year old pump that is no longer working at Olde Salem Greens, in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Description Amount Receipts Reserved – Golf Course $ 5,000.00 Total $ 5,000.00 Councillor Merkl Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Referred to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted ORDERED: Per MGL Chapter 44 Section 64 which allows for a municipality to pay for prior fiscal year invoices using current fiscal year appropriations by two-thirds vote of the City Council we request the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Nine Dollars and Seven Cents ($4,429.07) of outstanding Fiscal Year 2023 invoices is hereby allowed to be paid from the Fiscal Year 2025 Engineering Department budget as listed below in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor.  11 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Department Vendor Amount Engineering Department Salem & Beverly Water (Water) Supply Board $ 4,429.07 (610132-5211 Electricity-Pump Station) Total $ 4,429.07 Councillor Merkl Suspension of the Rules Councillor Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs (2/3 vote needed) OR Referred to the Comm. on Admin. & Finance Voted ORDERED: To accept the donation from Howling Wolf Mexican Cantina in the amount of One Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($1,100.00) to Mack Park Farm from the proceeds of a charity fundraiser held at Howling Wolf Mexican Cantina for the Health Department. These funds will be deposited into the Mark Park Farm account 25S01-4800 in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted  12 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE NONE  13 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Held from the last meeting, the petition from Jared Kemp, Project Manager, Crowley for extended hours of construction for the Salem Wind Port located at 67 Derby Street Action Contemplated Councillor Jerzylo Moved Granted Voted In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Four An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Advertising Ch. 4 Sec. 4-51 – On-premises signs in nonresidential districts Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 4-51(a) – “The following on-premises signs in nonresidential districts are permitted” by amending as follows : In subsection (4)(c) delete the text “18 feet” and insert “5 feet”. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Adoption for first passage Voted  14 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Morsillo offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom it was referred the matter of Granting of Certain Licenses (Secondhand Valuables) Circus Lane 10 Jefferson Ave, has considered said matter and would recommend: Granted Accept the report Voted Adopt the recommendation Voted 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 it was referred the matter of Ordinance to amend and Ordinance relative to Pick up of large items/fees, has considered said matter and would recommend: Action unknown meeting held after agenda deadline Accept the report Voted Adopt the recommendation Voted 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 it was referred the matter of Ordinance to amend Ordinance relative to traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 75 Parking prohibitions towing zones (resident permit parking), has considered said matter and would recommend: Matter remain in Committee Accept the report Voted Adopt the recommendation Voted 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 it was referred the matter of Ordinance to amend Ordinance relative to traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 75A Parking prohibitions towing zones (October resident permit parking has considered said matter and would recommend: Matter remain in Committee Accept the report Voted Adopt the recommendation Voted  15 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS 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 it was referred the matter of Ordinance relative to Traffic Sec. 75A Article V-A reserved roof top parking spaces for temporary passholders has considered said matter and would recommend: Adoption Accept the report Voted Adopt the recommendation Voted Councillor Cohen offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom it was referred the matter of Ordinance relative to Noise Control, Chapter 2 Noise Control, Sec. 22-6. – Special regulations relative to the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and adjacent streets and sidewalks, has considered said matter and would recommend: Action unknown meeting held after agenda deadline Accept the report Voted Adopt the recommendation Voted Councillor Stott offered the following report for the Committee on Community and Economic Development to whom it was referred the matter of Outdoor Dining existing agreement with Bambolina to occupy 440s.f of City Property for Outdoor Dining, has considered said matter and would recommend: Adopted as Amended Accept the report Voted Adopt the recommendation Voted  16 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS The City Solicitor submitting the following ordinance relative to the licensing board: An Ordinance relative to the licensing board Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section I. Sec. 2-112 – Clerk of licensing board of Chapter 2, Division 1 - Generally is hereby amended by: 1) Deleting the section heading “clerk of licensing board” and replacing it with “Licensing board: clerk; public notice of certain applications; authority of board. 2) Deleting the first two sentences of paragraph c) in their entirety and replacing them with the following: “All applications for common victualer, annual or seasonal liquor, lodging house or inn, and auto dealer licenses filed with the city licensing board, for an original license issued under the General Laws of Massachusetts or under the city Code, as the case may be, or for a transfer of such a license from one location to another, or for a change in the description of a licensed premises, shall be made on a form to be prescribed by the licensing board and shall include a sworn statement by the applicant giving the names and addresses of all persons who have a direct or indirect beneficial interest in such license. Notation of the date and hour of filing shall be made on every application. Within ten days after receipt of any such application, the applicant shall cause a notice thereof to be published at the expense of the applicant.” 3) Deleting the first two sentences of paragraph d) in their entirety and replacing them with the following: “Every applicant of a license requiring public notice as set forth in section (c) for an original license, or for a transfer of such a license from one location to another, or for a change in the description of a licensed premises, or someone in the applicant's behalf, shall, within three days after publication as provided in this section, cause a copy of the published notice be sent by mail, evidenced by a certificate of mailing from the U.S. Postal Service, or in the case of liquor, lodging or inn, and auto dealer licenses by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each of the persons appearing upon the assessors' most recent valuation list as the owners of the property abutting or within 300 feet, as the General Law provides for each license type, of the premises where the license is  17 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS intended to be exercised and, if a school, which gives not less than the minimum instruction and training to children of compulsory school age required by M.G.L.A. c. 71, or a church or hospital, is located within a radius of 500 feet from the premises, to such school, church or hospital.” Section II. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved Adoption for first passage Voted OR Refer to the Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted Legal Affairs The City Solicitor and Health Agent submitting the following ordinance: An Ordinance relative to certificate of fitness Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section I. Sec. 2-705 – Certificate of fitness of rented dwelling unit, apartment or tenement of Chapter 2, Division 3 Board of Health is hereby amended by deleting sub-paragraph 1) in its entirety and replacing it with following: “(1) Three-year inspection requirement. Every three years, each rental unit shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the state sanitary code and city ordinances. The three-year inspection requirement shall not apply to any owner-occupied unit”. Section II. Sec. 2-705 – Certificate of fitness of rented dwelling unit, apartment or tenement of Chapter 2, Division 3 Board of Health is hereby further amended by deleting the phrase “including those in owner occupied two- and three- family homes” in its entirety as it appears in the first sentence of sub-paragraph 2). Section III. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Harvey Moved Adoption for first passage Voted OR Refer to the Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Voted Legal Affairs  18 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS The City Clerk submitting the following Election Order for the State Primary to be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 CITY OF SALEM ciudad de salem ELECTION ORDER Orden de elecciones In City Council July 11, 2024 En Ayuntamiento 11 de julio de 2024 ORDERED: That the meetings of the qualified voters of the City of Salem be held in the several voting precincts in the City at the polling places designated hereinafter on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, for the purpose of casting votes in the Presidential Primary Officers for the election of candidates of political parties for the following office: ORDENO: Que las reuniones de los votantes calificados de la Ciudad de Salem se celebren en los varios recintos electorales de la Ciudad en los lugares de votacion designados a continuacion el martes 3 de septiembre de 2024, con el proposito de emitir votos en las eleccion primaria estatal para los candidatos de los partidos politicos para los siguientes cargos: SENATOR IN CONGRESS. FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH SENADOR EN EL CONGRESO POR ESTA MANCOMUNIDAD REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FOR THE SIXTH DISTRICT REPRESENTATNTE EN EL CONGRESO POR DISTRITO SEXTO COUNCILLOR FOR THE FIFTH DISTRICT CONCEJAL POR DISTRITO QUINTO SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT FOR THE SECOND ESSEX DISTRICT SENADOR DE LA LEGISLATURA ESTATAL POR DISTRITO SEGUNDO DE ESSEX REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT FOR THE SEVENTH ESSEX DISTRICT REPRESENTANTE DE LA LEGISLATURA ESTATAL POR DISTRITO SEPTIMO DE ESSEX CLERK OF COURTS FOR ESSEX COUNTY SECRETARIO DE LAS CORTES POR CONDADO DE ESSEX REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR ESSEX SOUTHERN DISTRICT REGISTRADOR DE ESCRITURAS PUBLICAS POR DISTRITO DE ESSEX SOUTHERN AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the following places be and hereby are designated as polling places for said meetings: Y SE ORDENE ADEMÁS: Que los siguientes lugares sean y por la presente sean designados como lugares de votación para dichas reuniones:  19 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS WARD ONE / DISTRITITO UNO PRECINCT 1 Bentley Academy, 25 Memorial Drive RECINTO 1 Gimnasio, Escuela Bentley Academy, 25 Memorial Drive PRECINCT 2 Community Room, 135 Lafayette Street RECINTO 2 Sala Comunitaria, 135 Lafayette Street WARD TWO / DISTRITITO DOS PRECINCT 1 & 2 Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street RECINTO 1 & 2 Centro De Vida Comunitaria, 401 Bridge Street WARD THREE / DISTRITO TRES PRECINCT 1 & 2 Salem High School Auditorium, 77 Willson Street RECINTO 1 & 2 Auditorio, Salem High School, 77 Willson Street WARD FOUR / DISTRITO CUATRO PRECINCT 1 & 2 Witchcraft Heights School Gymnasium, 1 Frederick Street RECINTO 1 & 2 Gimnasio, Escuela Witchcraft Heights, 1 Frederick Street WARD FIVE / DISTRITO CINCO PRECINCT 1 & 2 Saltonstall School Auditorium, 211 Lafayette Street RECINTO 1 & 2 Auditorio, Escuela Saltonstall School, 211 Lafayette Street WARD SIX / DISTRITO SEIS PRECINCT 1 & 2 Bates School Gymnasium, 53 Liberty Hill Avenue RECINTO 1 & 2 Gimnasio, Escuela Bates School, 53 Liberty Hill Avenue WARD SEVEN / DISTRITO SIETE PRECINCT 1 & 2 Salem State Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Avenue RECINTO 1 & 2 Salem State Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Avenue AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: That the polls at said meetings be opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. and that the City Clerk be instructed to post this notice as required by law. Y SE ORDENE ADEMÁS: Que las urnas en dichas reuniones se abran a las 7:00 a.m. y se cierren a las 8:00 p.m. y que se instruya a la Secretaria de la Municipal para que publique este aviso como lo exige la ley. Action Contemplated Councillor Prosniewski Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs  20 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS The Planning Board’s report relative to the Business Neighborhood Zoning Report of the Planning Board to City Council Re: Business Neighborhood Zoning, July 9, 2024 At its meeting on July 8, 2024, the Planning Board discussed the proposed business neighborhood zoning changes, which would amend Section 3.1, Table of Principal & Accessory Use Regulations. The item was referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation from the June 24, 2024, joint public hearing with the City Council. The Planning Board voted six (6) (Acting Chair Carole Hamilton, Jonathan Berk, Zach Caunter, Tom Furey, Sarah Tarbet, and Josh Turiel) in favor, and zero (0) opposed to recommend that the City Council adopt the ordinance. The Planning Board presents the following information to support their recommendation that these changes are in the City’s best interest and should be fully adopted by the City Council. 1. A City Created Before Modern Zoning: As we’re all very well aware, Salem is a City rich with history. We’re lucky to live in a place beloved by visitors from around the World and sought after by many who hope to move here as a place rich with a mix of history, culture and modern-day amenities like restaurants, breweries, shops and entertainment. Much of what we love about Salem was created long before modern zoning codes were ever put in place. This fact, while lost on some, is actually a very good thing because today’s zoning would never allow many of the Salem neighborhoods we love, including much of what we see today in B1, to be built today. Things like setback requirements, separation of uses, unit counts, floor area ratio (FAR), open space requirements and minimum parking requirements would all largely prevent most of Salem from being built in any form resembling what we currently see today. 2. Many Proposed Uses Already Exist: There are several restaurants serving alcohol today within the B1 currently, including Mercy Tavern, Dube’s, and the VFW Post on Derby Street. 3. The Majority of Americans Want To Live Within Walking Distance Of Neighborhood Amenities: Consistently, in survey after survey, the desire to live within walking distance of neighborhood amenities like shops, restaurants, gyms and parks is shown to be high. 4. Other Regulations In Place To Protect Against Any Concerns: While some of the newly proposed uses will be “Allowed” like grocery stores and child care facilities, others like restaurants serving alcohol be shifted to “BA,” meaning a permitting process will still be required, allowing residents to submit their concerns to the applicable public commissions and boards, giving them opportunity to place restrictions on any permits granted. In addition, health inspectors and other city departments would still be able to enforce any nuisance issues that may arise, just as they do in other areas of the City. Things like music and hours of operation would all be controlled, and any new liquor license would still need to be obtained through a formal process.  21 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS In closing, the Planning Board thanks you for your consideration of their recommendation and welcomes any follow-up questions prior to your vote on this matter. Please contact Tom Daniel, AICP, Director of Planning and Community Development at 978-619-5685 with any questions you may have. Carole Hamilton, Acting Chair of the Planning Board CC: Ilene Simons, City Clerk Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Received and Filed Voted (#251) - ZONING Ordinance relative to Business Neighborhood Zoning – Sec. 3.1 Table of Principal & Accessory Use Regulations Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Referred to the Comm. Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs Voted OR Moved Adoption for first passage By RCV Yea Nay Abs  22 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS A petition from Comcast to install Conduits on Federal St. to provide service at 36 Federal St. HEARING ORDERED September 12, 2024 The Following Block Parties A request from Washington Sq East Neighborhood (Between Briggs St. & Forrester St.) to Hold a block Party on August 11, 2024, from 5pm-8pm. A request from Broad Street Neighborhood (Between Jackson St. & Dalton Pkwy) to hold a block party on September 15, 2024, from 2pm-8pm. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted The Following License Applications: PUBLIC GUIDES: Cameron Morton 54 Quincy St., Medford Anna Christman 3 Magnolia Way, Peabody Jake Fisher 2 Cauldron Ct., Salem Robert Gates 61 Trash St., Beverly Matthew Gray 59 ½ Summer St., Salem Nicole Miller 11 Leslie Rd., Ipswich Kelvin Nguyen 141 John St., Lowell Hannah Zedaker 18 Howard St., Salem Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted  23 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The Following Claims: Sara Michelle Hernandez 5584 se Hillwood Cir Milwaukie, OR 97627 Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved referred Comm. on Voted Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs The Following Drainlayer/Contractor Operator License Applications: E.B. Rotondi & Sons 21 Mansion St., Stoneham Agganis Construction 200 Broadway Ste 105 Lynnfield Mendez Hardscape & Construction 34 Hawkes St., Saugus Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted The following Bonds: DRAINLAYER: E.B. Rotondi & Sons 21 Mansion St., Stoneham Mendez Hardscape & Construction 34 Hawkes St., Saugus Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved referred Comm. on Voted Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs & Returned Approved  24 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second Passage of a Zoning Ordinance amending Zoning by adding Section 8.9 – Coastal Resiliency Overlay District (C-ROD) (See back-up for complete text) Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Second Passage of a Zoning Ordinance amending Zoning relative to Section 8.1 – Flood Hazard Overlay District (FHOD) (See back-up for complete text) Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs Second Passage of a Zoning Ordinance amending Zoning relative to Section 2.2 – Districts by adding a new district, Coastal Resiliency Overlay District (C-ROD) (See back-up for complete text) Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for second passage by RCV Yeas Nays Abs  25 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second Passage of an Ordinance amending an ordinance relative to the traffic and parking department In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-four An Ordinance relative to the traffic ordinances and the Traffic and Parking Department Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section I. Section 17B is hereby amended by deleting the words “traffic and parking director” as they appear in this section and replacing them with the words “director of the department of transportation.” Section II. Section 17B is further amended by deleting the words “traffic and parking commission” as they appear in the section and replacing them with the words “transportation commission.” Section III. Section 17B is further amended by deleting the words “traffic and parking department” as they appear in the section and replacing them with the words “department of transportation.” Section IV. Section 75A(B) is hereby amended by deleting the words “traffic and parking” as they appear in this section and replacing them with “the department of transportation.” Section V. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for second passage Voted Second Passage of an Ordinance amending an ordinance relative to the Non- Discrimination Policy In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-four An Ordinance to amend the Ordinance relative to the Non-Discrimination Policy Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:  26 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Section I. Chapter 2 – Administration, Article XVI. – Non-Discrimination Policy, Sec. 2-2055. Purpose and intent is hereby amended by inserting the words “source of income, housing status” before the word “sex” within the last sentence. Section II. Chapter 2 – Administration, Article XVI. – Non-Discrimination Policy, Sec. 2-2056. Policy is hereby amended by inserting the words “source of income, housing status” before the word “sex” within the last sentence. Section III. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for second passage Voted Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 17A – Fines In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Four An Ordinance to amend an Ordinance relative to Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 17A Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $25.00 fine – Upon a crosswalk And replacing it with: $50.00 fine – Upon a crosswalk Section 2. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $25.00 fine – Upon a sidewalk And replacing it with: $50.00 fine – Upon a sidewalk  27 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Section 3. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine – Alongside or opposite street excavation And replacing it with: $25.00 fine – Alongside or opposite street excavation Section 4. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine – Bus stop And replacing it with: $50.00 fine – Bus stop Section 5. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine – Emergency snow artery And replacing it with: $25.00 fine – Emergency snow artery Section 6. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine – Fire lane And replacing it with: $50.00 fine – Fire lane Section 7. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine – In front of a schoolhouse And replacing it with: $25.00 fine – In front of a schoolhouse  28 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Section 8. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine – Less than twelve feet of unobstructed lane And replacing it with: $25.00 fine – Less than twelve feet of unobstructed lane Section 9. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine – Taxi And replacing it with: $25.00 fine – Taxi Section 10. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine – Within twenty feet of a corner And replacing it with: $25.00 fine – Within twenty feet of a corner Section 11. Section 17A of Article 1 be amended by removing the following: $15.00 fine/$75.00 Fine during month of October for violation of Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) And replacing it with: $25.00 fine/$75.00 Fine during month of October for violation of Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone Section 12. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Adoption for second passage Voted  29 CITY OF SALEM JULY 11, 2024 REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second Passage of an Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 75 – Resident Sticker Parking – Franklin Street and Wilfred Terrace In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Four 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: Franklin Street – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) – from Franklin Court to Osborne Street, odd numbered—north side only. Zone F, Color White. "Resident Sticker Parking, Tow Zone" (4/3/06) Wilfred Terrace – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone (Resident Sticker) – ZONE B-COLOR RED- both sides, in its entirety. (5/17/93) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Stott/Varela Moved Adoption for second passage Voted On the motion of Councillor Prosniewski the meeting adjourned at P.M.