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City of Salem, Massachusetts Office of the City Clerk Ilene Simons Room 1 City Clerk City Hall December 3, 2024 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA The Salem City Council will hold its regular meeting in-person on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 93 Washington Street, 2nd floor for the purpose of discussing any and all business including the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Rate. 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/84268903046?pwd=sBolYPJQTapf3QEDRfDaf8NZzwrs1Z.1 Password: 694040 Go to the website link https://zoom.us/join. 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Very truly yours, ATTEST: ILENE SIMONS CITY CLERK “Persons 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.”  2 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council is being held remotely on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on December 3, 2024 at 12:23 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V. Councillors absent: Council President Hapworth presided. Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting. VOTED President Morsillo 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 DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING If the on-line form is not available due to technology issues, you must use option #2. In addition, if you signed up for public testimony 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 DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS Public Hearing on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the four (4) property classes for the fiscal year 2025, and the residential, open space, and small commercial exemption options Present are: Mayor Pangallo, Anna Freedman, Finance Director, Stephen Cortes, City Assessor, and Board of Assessors President Hapworth then turned the Public Hearing over to the Mayor, Director of Assessor and the Board of Assessor for discussion and presentation APPEARING IN FAVOR: APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved to close the Public Hearing Voted  5 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS ORDERED: Dellbrook/JKS to work Holidays at the 266 Canal St. Project. APPEARING IN FAVOR: APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Action Contemplated Councillor Cohen Moved to close the Public Hearing Voted Councillor Cohen Moved Granted Voted  6 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HEARINGS ORDERED: National Grid to install Conduits on Union St. for a property at 13 Hawthorne Blvd. WITHDRAWN BY NATIONAL GRID  7 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s Appointment of John Ankiewicz to the position of Director of Technology & Innovation effective on September 16, 2024, with a term to expire on September 15, 2026. Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Confirmation by roll call vote Yeas Nays Abs Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s Appointment of Zachary Calderon of 21 Cabot St. to the Sustainability, Energy & Resiliency Committee, with a term to expire July 14, 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Cohen Confirmation by roll call vote Yeas Nays Abs Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s Re-Appointments of the following with terms set forth below: Term Term Name Address Board/Commission Length Expiration Filipe 62 Perkins Affordable Housing November 2 years Zamborlini Street #3 Trust Fund Board 16, 2026 34 Leach Street Commission on November Ezekiel Holt 3 years Disabilities 15, 2027 22 English Conservation November Lucia DelNegro 3 years Street Commission 15, 2027 16 Memorial 3 years November John Russell Council on Aging Board Drive 15, 2027 81 Bancroft Rd November Michaela Short Food Policy Council 3 years (Melrose) 17, 2027 Julie Pottier 2 Gedney Court November Food Policy Council 3 Years Brown 17, 2027 6 Orne Sq November Rebecca Fisher Public Art Commission 2 Years 15, 2026 Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Confirmation by roll call vote Yeas Nays Abs  8 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS The Mayor’s Appointment of Megan Montgomery of 45 Federal St to the Community Preservation Committee with a term to expire on May 10, 2026. Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Suspension of the Rules Object Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved Held Under the Rules Voted The Mayor’s Appointment of Robert “Zach” Sanzone of 91 Essex St to the Cemetery Commission with a term to expire on February 1. 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Jerzylo Suspension of the Rules Object Action Contemplated Councillor Jerzylo Moved Held Under the Rules Voted The Mayor’s Re-Appointment of John Hayes of 13 Hancock St to the Sustainability, Energy and Resiliency Committee with a term to expire on December 6, 2027. Action Contemplated Councillor Cohen Suspension of the Rules Object Action Contemplated Councillor Cohen Moved Held Under the Rules Voted  9 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Million, Three Thousand, Four Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($8,003,479.95) is hereby appropriated from General Fund Balance Reserved for Free Cash to the following special revenue funds. The amount of free cash to be transferred is per the City’s Financial Policies and in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Description Amount Stabilization Fund (8301) 10% 1,778,551.10 Capital Improvement Fund (2000) 30% 5,335,653.30 Other Post Employ Benefits (OPEB) (8313) 5% 889,275.55 Total 8,003,479.95 Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED ORDERED: That the sum of Three Million, Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars ($3,278,783.00) shall be Raised and Appropriated from the City of Salem General Fund for the purpose of supporting the fiscal year 2025 Trash Enterprise Fund Expense Subsidy, which represents the amount to be raised less operational expenses, in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Councillor Merkl Suspension of the Rules C. Objection Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules Voted Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED  10 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of One Million, Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,999,350.00) is hereby appropriated from the following “Receipts Reserved for Appropriation” accounts to reduce the tax rate amount to be raised by taxation when the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rate is set in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Description Amount Receipts Reserved – Witch House (Fund 2437) 737,350.00 Receipts Reserved – Golf Course (Fund 2436) 785,000.00 Receipts Reserved – Harbormaster (Fund 2434) 230,000.00 Receipts Reserved – Charter Street (Fund 24A4) 235,000.00 Receipts Reserved – Forest River (Fund 24A9) 12,000.00 Total 1,999,350.00 Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED ORDERED: That the sum of One Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy- Eight Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($1,315,778.64) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund Balance Reserved for Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 2000) to utilize fiscal year 2024 interest income generated from the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant to support future capital projects in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Description Amount Capital Improvement Fund (2000) $1,315,778.64 Total $1,315,778.64  11 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules ORDERED: That the sum of Eight Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($852,231.88) is hereby appropriated from General Fund Balance Reserved for Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund (8301) to replenish appropriations made prior to the certification of fiscal year 2024 free cash in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Description Amount Stabilization Fund (8301) $852,231.88 Total $852,231.88 Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules ORDERED: That the sum Five Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars ($594,864.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay” account (20002517-5846JI) for the Curtis Memorial Park redevelopment project, in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  12 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the “Fund Balance Reserved for Appropriation – Free Cash” account to reduce the tax rate amount to be raised by taxation when the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rate is set in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED ORDERED: That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) shall be Raised and Appropriated from the City of Salem General Fund for the following fiscal year 2025 supplemental budget appropriations in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Account Description Amount Human Resources – Salary/Collective Bargaining 11521-5171A Reserve 300,000.00 Total $ 300,000.00 Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED  13 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($288,345.00) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay” account (20002520-5846JL) to fund infrastructure improvements at Old Town Hall, in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules ORDERED: That, as authorized by City Council vote on June 13, 2024, pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ for the establishment of the revolving funds for fiscal year 2025, the Old Town Hall Revolving Fund is hereby amended as detailed below in accordance with His Honor the Mayor. Dept. Fund Name Fund # Programs & Purposes Type of Receipts Credited Authorization FY 2025 Budget for Spending Request Maximum Annual Expenditures Planning & Old Town 2373 Maintenance costs of old Rental revenue of old town Director of 150,000.00 Community Hall town hall hall Planning and Development Mayor Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  14 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That, as authorized by City Council vote on June 13, 2024, pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ for the establishment of the revolving funds for fiscal year 2025, the Winter Island Storage Revolving Fund is hereby amended as detailed below in accordance with His Honor the Mayor. Dept. Fund Name Fund # Programs & Purposes Type of Receipts Authorization FY 2025 Budget Credited for Spending Request Maximum Annual Expenditures Harbormaster R/A WI 2368 To Fund Capital items for Fees charged for Boat and Harbormaster 85,000.00 STORAGE Harbormaster,maintenance Float Storage at Winter and Mayor costs of equipment and Island and Kernwood maritime access projects. Marina Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules DOR requires that CO#384 that was approved on July 11, 2024, be reapproved. 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 Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  15 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Sixty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($60,261.67) is hereby appropriated within the “Capital Outlay” account (20002511-5846JK) as a local match to a Port Security Grant for the purchase of a fully equipped 25’ center console boat to replace a 2002 27’ Whaler Vigilant, in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules 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 Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Twelve Cents ($7,787.12) of outstanding Fiscal Year 2024 invoices is hereby allowed to be paid from the Fiscal Year 2025 Electrical Department’s budget (account 12452-5254) as listed below in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Department Vendor Amount Electrical National Grid $ 6,219.46 Gordon Electric $ 116.34 Wayne Alarm $ 300.00 Delande $ 46.32 LW Bills $ 1,105.00 Total $ 7,787.12 Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs (2/3 VOTE NEEDED) OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  16 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: That the sum of Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500.00) is hereby transferred and appropriated from the Receipts Reserved funds listed below to the Department of Public Services Burial Account (14112-5383) in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. From To Amount 2430-4800 R/Res Sale of Lots 14112-5383 DPS Burial $ 3,000.00 2431-4800 R/Res Sale of Vaults 14112-5383 DPS Burial $ 1,500.00 Total $ 4,500.00 Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules 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 Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) of outstanding Fiscal Year 2024 invoices is hereby allowed to be paid from the Fiscal Year 2025 Information Technology Department’s budget (account 11562- 5243) as listed below in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Department Vendor Amount Information Technology EPlus $ 250.00 Total $ 250.00 Councillor Merkl suspension of the rules Councillor object Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adoption by RCV Yeas Nays Abs (2/3 VOTE NEEDED) OR Refer to Admin. & Finance under the Rules  17 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ORDERED: To accept the donation from Cummings Properties in the amount of One Thousand ($1,000.00). These funds will be deposited into the Taxpayer Scholarship Account 83041-4830 in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance ORDERED: To accept the donation of Kimberley Driscoll’s mayoral portrait titled “Kimberley Lord Driscoll Mayor of Salem, Massachusetts 2006-2023,” a 44” – 36” unframed oil on linen portrait painted by the artist Thomas P. Darsney, donated by Kimberley Driscoll in November 2024. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance ORDERED: That the Mayor and the City Council accept the provisions of Section 4, Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 for Fiscal Year 2025, and that such additional exemptions granted be 100% of the statutory exemption amounts, provided all other qualifications specified in said Section 4, Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 are met. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved adoption Voted OR Refer to Admin. & Finance A RESOLUTION TO FILE AND ACCEPT GRANTS WITH AND FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FOR THE PARC PROGRAM FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CURTIS MEMORIAL PARK. Whereas: Curtis Park is a community wide asset and the preservation and improvements to this park are a City priority as evidenced in the most recent Open Space and Recreation Plan; and Whereas: The redevelopment of Curtis Memorial Park will greatly enhance this park by upgrading the play structures, pavilion and swapping the locations of the playground and playing field; and  18 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Whereas: This overall cost and fiscal budget constraints prevented the City from proceeding forward with implementation of the project; and Whereas: The project was instead viewed as feasible only when fiscal resources were available, with the intention of securing grant funding, when and if available, to assist in this effort; and Whereas: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is offering reimbursable grants to cities and towns to support the preservation and restoration of parks through the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program; and Whereas: The project will cost a total of $1,209,864. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 1. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to file and accept grants from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; and 2. That the Council hereby allocates $1,209,864 to implement the project, to be reimbursed up to a maximum amount of $500,000 by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; and 3. That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to take such other actions as are necessary to carry out the terms, purposes, and conditions of this grant to be administered by the Department of Planning and Community Development; and 4. That Curtis Memorial Park is a dedicated park under M.G.L. chapter 45, section 3; and 5. That this resolution shall take effect upon the EOEEA’s announcement of the awarding of said PARC Grant and be null and void in the event no grant is awarded. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs OR Refer to Admin. & Finance Voted  19 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-four An Ordinance relative to the Council on Aging Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section I. Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 7. Council on Aging is hereby amended by replacing the words “council on aging” with the words “council on aging and senior services” as they appear in Sections 2-831 through 2-836. Section II. Chapter 2, Article XV Senior Property-owner Tax Work Off Abatement Program, Sec. 2- 2052 Program guidelines is hereby amended by replacing the words “council on aging” with the words “council on aging and senior services” as it appears in this section. Section III. Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 7, Sec. 2-836 Director of the Council on Aging is hereby further amended by adding the words “develop and implement programming that supports seniors and” immediately after the words “who shall” as it appears in this section. Section IV. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Harvey Moved adoption for first passage Voted OR Refer to Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs Voted  20 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE Letter from the Mayor with her recommendation of the setting of the current fiscal year tax rate. December 5, 2024 Salem City Council 93 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Councillors: Each year the City Council must vote to set the residential tax factor and thereby set the tax rate for the fiscal year. In Massachusetts, Proposition 2 ½ caps new property taxes at no more than 2.5% of the previous year’s levy plus new growth. This year, the tax rate – $11.34 for residential, a reduction in the residential tax rate by -2.41%, and $22.62 for commercial, a reduction in the commercial tax rate by -4.52% – is once again under the City’s allowable levy limit and represents only a 4.0% increase in the overall levy. Excess levy capacity stands at $8,027,865, a validation of our City’s responsible approach to budgeting and managing public finances. We continue to maintain a generally low tax bill increase over time, as well, with the increase over the last five years for the median single-family taxpayer in Salem coming in at a reasonable 3% per year. Based on these rates, the change in the median single-family tax bill will be $159 (2.36%), the average condominium unit change will be $102 (2.03%), the median two-family change will be $404 (5.49%) or $202 per unit, and the median three-family change will be $584 (6.73%) or $194.66 per unit. The median apartment building tax bill will change $2,510 (10.33%). The median commercial property tax bill change will change $824 (4.8%). The discrepancy between commercial and residential rate impacts is due in large measure to significant growth in commercial and large multifamily properties recently, relative to single-family and condominiums. Appropriation orders submitted separately apply $500,000 in free cash and $1,999,350 in receipts reserved to help hold down the increase in property taxes. Together, these measures reduce the total amount raised by taxation and will save Salem property owners an additional $2.499 million. One of the biggest challenges we continue to face is pressure from increases in fixed costs. Fixed costs for FY2025, such as state charges, health insurance costs, Medicare, worker’s compensation, debt payments, and municipal insurance, increased by nearly $3.4 million, double what they were in the previous year. Despite these increases in fixed costs and property values, we have managed to keep tax increases relatively low. This is a demonstration of why growth matters. As we grow our tax base, we distribute the burden of funding critical services to more payers, alleviating the burden on existing property owners. This is why – in addition to the housing need and the desire to create good, local jobs – it is so important we consider new growth opportunities with an open mind and a strategic approach. We cannot cut our way to stabilized taxes or better services; we can, however, broaden the size of the base that funds local government, thereby stabilizing taxes and improving services. We always strive to manage the overall tax burden on our City’s property owners. We look for efficiency in operations and opportunities for regionalization or streamlining services. Technology and performance improvement strategies help us reduce the cost of doing business. We shift the cost of government off property taxpayers by pursuing grant opportunities and by looking to revenue options that shift those costs to visitors, whenever possible. The most powerful tool at our disposal, however, is responsible, sensible growth that adds to our tax base. I am extremely pleased that certified new growth this fiscal year is a very strong $1,221,612, exceeding our anticipated new growth amount by $221,612. is an indicator of solid growth in our commercial tax base, which is critical for our local economy, for good jobs, and for evening out our tax burden on homeowners, many of whom are on fixed incomes as seniors and retirees or limited incomes as entry level or low wage workers.  21 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE As we set our tax rate for the current fiscal year, the recommendation is to adjust the CIP split to 1.72, making the residential factor .862149. I hope you share our collective vision for a vibrant, thriving City that delivers quality public services in as efficient and affordable a manner as possible. We’ve consistently managed municipal finances with attention to both the needs of today and our aspirations for the future. Today Salem is strategically and resiliently positioned for success, with strong growth, a declining unemployment rate, record bond ratings, and award-winning balanced budgets. This legacy is validation that Salem’s fiscal policies are of the highest standard and that the path we have set for ourselves is the correct one for our community. I am grateful for our partnership in securing a healthy fiscal foundation and recommend adoption of the proposed residential factor, which will enable us to finalize property tax rates for this fiscal year. I look forward to discussing this recommendation with you at the December 5th tax classification hearing. Sincerely, Dominick Pangallo Mayor City of Salem Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Received & Filed Voted  22 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS RESIDENTIAL FACTOR Determination of the percentage of total taxes to be borne by the four (4) classes of property ORDERED: That the City of Salem adopt a Residential Factor of 86.2149% for fiscal year 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted by RCV YEAS NAYS ABSENT Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED OPEN SPACE EXEMPTION ORDERED: That the City of Salem NOT adopt An Open Space Exemption for fiscal year 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted by RCV YEAS NAYS ABSENT Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION ORDERED: That the City of Salem NOT adopt a Residential Exemption for fiscal year 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted by RCV YEAS NAYS ABSENT Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED  23 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS SMALL COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION ORDERED: That the City of Salem NOT adopt a Small Commercial Exemption for fiscal year 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Merkl Moved Adopted by RCV YEAS NAYS ABSENT Councillor Merkl Moved for Immediate Reconsideration in hopes it would not prevail DENIED ORDERED: That the Committee of the Whole meet with Andrew Defranzia and Jason Etheridge to discuss the project at Margin Street and that rule 29B be suspended to carry this matter over into 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Adoption Voted In the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Four An ordinance to amend an ordinance relative to Article III. Officers and Employees, Division 2 – Mayor Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Sec. 2-146. - City annual report is hereby amended as follows: Replacing “May 1st” with “June 1st” And adding the following new paragraph:  24 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS A second report shall be presented to the council no later than March 1st of each year reporting on details related to the Halloween tourism season, including receipts, expenditures and other details deemed relevant to the month of October.” Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter Action Contemplated Councillor Stott Moved Adoption for first passage Voted OR Refer to Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs Voted RESOLUTION: RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF DONALD FAMICO UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS THE CITY OF SALEM ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT Whereas: Mr. Donald Famico, a true son of Salem, was appointed to the position of part-time Animal Control Officer (ACO) for the City of Salem in 1969, has announced his retirement. Whereas: ACO Famico has served faithfully and honorably under eleven mayors and seven chiefs of police. Whereas: ACO Famico has consistently distinguished himself by going above and beyond in addressing animal control issues throughout the City as both the animal control officer and a certified state inspector of animals. Whereas: ACO Famico has earned the esteem and respect of his colleagues at the Salem Police Department for his honesty of character, sincerity and ever-present sense of humor. Whereas: If they could speak for themselves, the pets of Salem who at one time or another became separated from their humans, along with the voices of furry and winged wildlife who found themselves in distressing circumstances, would express their appreciation for the care and concern for their welfare as demonstrated by ACO Famico throughout his career. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor of the City of Salem and the Salem City Council, on behalf of the staff of the Salem Police Department and the citizens of Salem and the animals resident therein, express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to ACO Famico for the loyalty and dedication he has displayed throughout his fifty-five years of public service.  25 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this Resolution be made a matter of record of these proceedings, and that a suitable copy be presented to ACO Famico along with a copy of the City Seal on behalf of the Mayor, the City Council, the Salem Police Department and the citizens (and animals) of Salem. Action Contemplated Councillor Prosniewski Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs Resolution Recognizing Roger Baker for His Dedication to Supporting Salem Firefighters Whereas, the Salem City Council celebrates the selfless dedication of those who contribute to the safety and well-being of our community, particularly those who support our first responders; and Whereas, Roger Baker has been a steadfast and reliable partner in ensuring the health, safety, and morale of our firefighters by providing crucial support through his work with Rehab-5; and Whereas, Roger Baker and the Rehab-5 team have consistently demonstrated their commitment to the firefighters of Salem, showing up at all hours of the day and night to provide hydration, nourishment, and rest during large-scale emergencies, including the recent wildfires; and Whereas, during the challenging and demanding wildfires that affected the North Shore, Roger Baker went above and beyond, providing tireless support to firefighters who worked long and exhausting hours, ensuring they had the resources needed to maintain their strength and effectiveness; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Salem City Council formally expresses our deepest appreciation to Roger Baker for his unwavering support and dedication to the firefighters of Salem. His selflessness and commitment have made a significant impact on the morale and well-being of those who protect our community. We are proud to recognize Roger Baker with the City Seal in gratitude for his outstanding service, and a copy of this resolution will be sent to him and to Chief Dionne of the Salem Fire Department as a token of our heartfelt thanks. Action Contemplated Councillor Hapworth Moved Adoption by RCV Yea Nay Abs  26 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL 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 Ordinance to Amend Traffic Ch. 42, Sec. 75 Resident Sticker Parking from #373 to #390 Essex St., 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 to whom it was referred the matter of carrying matters forward has considered said matter and would recommend (Action unknown meeting held after agenda deadline) (if carrying any matters forward than the committee report shall state that rule 29B be suspended so the matters may be carried into the new year of 2025) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Varela offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services to whom it was referred the matter of Adopting MGL Ch.59, Clause 22I & 22J relative to the HERO act has considered said matter and would recommend that the matter Remain in Committee Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Varela offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services to whom it was referred the matter of an Election Commission has considered said matter and would recommend: Action unknown meeting held after agenda deadline Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Varela offered the following report for the Committee on Government Services to whom it was referred the matter of carrying matters forward has considered said matter and would recommend (Action unknown meeting held after agenda deadline) (if carrying any matters forward than the committee report shall state that rule 29B be suspended so the matters may be carried into the new year of 2025) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted  27 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor Cohen offered the following report for the Committee on Public Health, Safety and Environment to whom it was referred the matter of carrying matters forward has considered said matter and would recommend (Action unknown meeting held after agenda deadline) (if carrying any matters forward than the committee report shall state that rule 29B be suspended so the matters may be carried into the new year of 2025) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted Councillor Hapworth offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole to whom it was referred the matter of carrying matters forward has considered said matter and would recommend (Action unknown meeting held after agenda deadline) (if carrying any matters forward than the committee report shall state that rule 29B be suspended so the matters may be carried into the new year of 2025) Accept the Report Voted Adopt the Recommendation Voted  28 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS NONE  29 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS A Petition from National Grid to install Conduits on Union St. HEARING ORDERED JANUARY 9, 2024 A Request from YuKan Sports. LLC to hold Road Race Marblehead Half Marathon and use of City Streets on April 13, 2025. Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Granted Voted The Following Contract Operator/Drainlayer License: James T. Lynch Construction Co., Inc Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved Granted Voted The Following Claims: Sandra Burns 3 Mayflower Lane, Salem Kevin Clang 42 Cabot St., Salem Joy Richmond-Smith 6 Ord St., Salem Stephany Nanizo 233 Beenbrook Dr., Houston TX Laura Johnson 24 Spikenard Cir Springfield Nicole Kirby 35 Washington Sq. N., Salem Robert Gendron 56 Margin St., Salem Kaweh Dias 26 Harold St., Medford Patricia McManus 36 Valley St., Salem Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved referred to the Comm. on Voted Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs  30 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PETITIONS The Following Bond: DRAINLAYER: James T. Lynch Construction Co., Inc Action Contemplated Refer to Comm. on Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs and returned approved Voted  31 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS TABLED FROM THE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 Councillor Varela Motion to Remove from the Table Councillor Morsillo 2nd the Motion The Mayor’s Re-appointments of the following Salem Residents to the Zoning Board of Appeals, for the terms set forth below. Stephen Larrick 17 Carlton St. term to expire: September 10, 2026 Ellen Simpson 1 Geneva St. term to expire: September 10, 2026 Nina Vyedin 41 Felt St. term to expire: September 13, 2029 Councillor Varela Suspension of the Rules Councillor Object Action Contemplated Councillor Varela Moved Held Under the Rules Voted OR Confirmation by Roll Call Vote Yea Nay Abs SECOND PASSAGE OF AN ORDINACE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42, SEC. 57A - PARKING TIME LIMITED: UNMETERED ZONES - ARBELLA STREET An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 57A of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Arbella Street – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – southerly side, beginning at a point 20 feet from the corner of Bridge Street and proceeding easterly for fifty-four (54) feet; fifteen (15) minute parking. Monday through Saturday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. And inserting the following:  32 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Arbella Street – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – southerly side, beginning at a point 20 feet from the corner of Bridge Street and proceeding easterly for fifty-four (54) feet; fifteen (15) minute parking. Daily, 7:00am to 11:00pm. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Watson-Felt Moved adoption for second passage Voted ______________________________________________________________________________ SECOND PASSAGE OF AN ORDINACE AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42, SECS. 10, 49 & 51 RELATIVE TO COLUMBUS AVE. & WINTER ISLAND ROAD An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 10 of Article I be amended by repealing the following: Columbus Avenue – One Way Streets – to Dustin Street, in an easterly direction. (7/13/77 DPW 5-1302) Columbus Avenue – One Way Streets – to Lowell Street, in an easterly direction. (7/13/77 DPW 5-1302) And inserting the following: Columbus Square – One Way Streets – From Winter Island Road to Fort Avenue, in a northwesterly direction. Section 2. Section 49 of Article IV be amended by repealing the following: Columbus Square – Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs – northwesterly bound traffic on Columbus Square at Columbus Avenue. (3/30/79 DPW 5-1592) Columbus Square – Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs – southerly bound traffic on Columbus Square stop at Winter Island Road. (3/9/17) And inserting the following: Columbus Square – Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs – northwesterly bound traffic on Columbus Square at Fort Avenue.  33 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Section 3. Section 51 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Winter Island Road – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – from Columbus Square to Coast Guard Air Station, both sides. (6/1/53 Not approved by DPW) And inserting the following: Winter Island Road – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – in its entirety. Fort Avenue – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – Northwesterly side, beginning at a point twenty (20) feet east of the driveway opposite Winter Island Road, and continuing in a westerly direction for seven hundred and sixty (760) feet. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Jerzylo Moved adoption for second passage Voted Councillor Stott the following 2 traffic ordinances SECOND PASSAGES OF ORDINANCES AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 SECS. 50A, 51, 51B, & 57A RELATIVE TO FRANKLIN STREET & MOULTON AVE. AND SEC. 50B RELATIVE TO DEARBORN STREET 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 inserting the following: Franklin Street – Handicapped Parking Zones – on the easterly side, starting at a point opposite the southwesterly corner of the intersection with Foster Street and extending north for twenty (20) feet. Section 2. Section 51 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Franklin Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – on the northerly side, starting at North Street and extending six hundred seventy (670) feet in an easterly direction. (7/3/68 DPW 5-94) And inserting the following:  34 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Franklin Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – on the northwesterly side, beginning at the intersection with North Street and extending in a northeasterly direction approximately seven hundred and thirty-five (735) feet to a point one hundred and forty (140) feet north of the intersection with Franklin Court. Frankin Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – southeasterly side, beginning at the intersection with North Street and continuing in a northeasterly direction for two-hundred and seventy-five (275) feet to the southern edge of the property at 12 Franklin Street. Franklin Street – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – easterly side, beginning at a point forty (40) feet south of the beginning of Moulton Avenue and extending north to the intersection with Moulton Avenue. Moulton Avenue – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – easterly side, beginning at the intersection with Franklin Street and Orchard Street and continuing in a northerly direction for a distance of two-hundred and forty-five (245) feet. Section 3. Section 51B of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Franklin Street – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets – southerly side, beginning at a point six hundred (600) feet easterly of the westerly side of North Street and extending easterly for a distance of eight hundred (800) feet. Fifteen (15) minute parking limit. (11/5/69 DPW 5-269) Section 4. Section 57A of Article V be amended by inserting the following: Franklin Street – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – easterly side, beginning at a point approximately seventy-five (75) feet north of the intersection with Franklin Court and extending in a northerly direction to a point forty feet south of the intersection with Orchard Street and Moulton Avenue, four (4) hour parking limit. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicapped Zones, Limited time shall be amended by adding: Dearborn Street – in front of #19 Dearborn Street, running northeast for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking only Tow Zone  35 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Stott Moved adoption for second passage Voted Councillor Morsillo the following 2 ordinances SECOND PASSAGES OF ORDINANCES AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 SECS. 25, 49, 51, 55A, & 74 RELATIVE TO JEFFERSON AVE. & WILLSON ST. AND SEC. 50B RELATIVE TO WHALERS LANE An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 25 of Article III be amended by inserting the following: Jefferson Avenue – Traffic Control Signal Legend (Right Turn on Red) – Intersection with Willson Street and Cloutman Street. From eastbound Willson Street to southbound Jefferson Avenue, from southbound Jefferson Avenue to westbound Willson Street, and from westbound Cloutman Street to northbound Jefferson Avenue; right turn on red prohibited. Section 2. Section 49 of Article IV be amended by repealing the following: Willson Street – Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs – easterly bound traffic on Willson Street at Jefferson Avenue. (4/5/67 DPW 11107) Section 3. Section 51 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Jefferson Avenue – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – easterly side, beginning at Cloutman Street continuing southerly for a distance of ninety four (94) feet. (3/18/96) Jefferson Avenue – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – westerly side, for a distance of thirty (30) feet from Horton Street in a southerly direction. (11/6/70 DPW 5-384) Section 4. Section 55A of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Jefferson Avenue – Easterly side from Cloutman Street to Wheatland Street (11/5/63 DPW 12105)  36 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Section 5. Section 74 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Jefferson Avenue – General Prohibition Towing Zones – westerly side starting at Willson Street and continuing in a northerly direction for fifty-four (54) feet. (7/20/17) And inserting the following: Jefferson Avenue – General Prohibition Towing Zones – westerly side, beginning from the intersection with Horton Street and continuing southward to the intersection with Willson Street. Jefferson Avenue – General Prohibition Towing Zones – easterly side, beginning at the intersection with Cloutman Street and extending to a point two-hundred and forty-five (245) feet south of the intersection. Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicapped Zones, Limited time shall be amended by adding: Whaler’s Lane – beginning twenty feet south of the intersection of Nigthtingale Lane, running south for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking only Tow Zone Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Morsillo Moved adoption for second passage Voted  37 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councillor Cohen the following 3 ordinances SECOND PASSAGES OF ORDINANCES AMENDING TRAFFIC CH. 42 SEC. SEC. 50B RELATIVE TO LAUREL STREET, SECS. 51, 51B, & 74 RELATIVE TO SAVOY & HEMENWAY ROAD, SECS. 51B, 57A, & 75 RELATIVE TO BROADWAY 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. Chapter 42, Section 50B, Handicapped Zones, Limited time shall be amended by repealing: Laurel Street – Laurel Street, in front of #19 ½ Laurel Street, for a distance of twenty (20) feet, Handicap Parking only Tow Zone Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 51 of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Savoy Road – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – southerly side. And inserting the following: Savoy Road – Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets – southerly side, beginning at a point 290 feet east of Lafayette Street and continuing until Hemenway Road. Section 2. Section 51B of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Savoy Road – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets – northerly side, from 6:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. (7/26/67 DPW 14407). And inserting the following: Savoy Road – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets – northerly side, beginning at a point 350 feet east of Lafayette Street and continuing to Hemenway Road, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M.  38 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Section 3. Section 74 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Savoy Road – General Prohibition Towing Zones – northerly side, running from Lafayette Street in an easterly direction for a distance of three hundred fifty (350) feet 8:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M., Monday through Friday. (1/5/82 DPW 5-2069) And inserting the following: Savoy Road – General Prohibition Towing Zones – northerly side, running from Lafayette Street in an easterly direction for a distance of three hundred fifty (350) feet, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. Hemenway Road – General Prohibition Towing Zones – both sides, from Naples Road to Savoy Road. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ An Ordinance Relative to Traffic Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: Section 1. Section 51B of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Broadway – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets – easterly side between Loring Avenue and Charles Street for one (1) hour from 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M., Monday through Saturday. (5/24/60 DPW 10095) Broadway – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets – westerly side, beginning at a point seventy (70) feet from Loring Avenue, for a distance of fifty-eight (58) feet, thirty (30) minute parking, Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tow Zone. (1/24/13) Broadway – Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets – southerly side, from Rose Street, in a southerly direction, for a distance of twenty five (25) feet. One hour parking, 7:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M., Monday through Saturday. (6/28/93) Section 2. Section 57A of Article V be amended by repealing the following: Broadway – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – southwesterly side, beginning at the intersection of Clover Street in a southeasterly direction for a distance of eighty (80) feet. Fifteen (15) minute parking. (6/5/80 DPW 5-1781) Broadway – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – westerly side, beginning at a point of twenty (20) feet from Loring Avenue in a northerly direction, for a distance of fifty (50) feet, thirty (30) minute parking, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. (2/26/15)  39 CITY OF SALEM DECEMBER 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS Broadway – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – southwesterly side starting at the intersection with Loring Avenue and ending at the intersection with Canal Street, two (2) hour parking 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (12/6/18) And inserting the following: Broadway – Parking Time Limited: Unmetered Zones – westerly side, from Rose Street, in a southerly direction, for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet. One hour parking, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Section 3. Section 75 of Article V-A be amended by repealing the following: Broadway – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone – ZONE E, northeasterly side starting at the intersection with Loring Avenue and ending at the intersection with Canal Street. (12/6/18) And inserting the following: Broadway – Parking Prohibitions Towing Zone – ZONE E, northeasterly side starting at the intersection with Loring Avenue and ending at the northerly property line of 95 Broadway, 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by City Charter. Action Contemplated Councillor Cohen Moved adoption for second passage Voted On the motion of Councillor Prosniewski the meeting adjourned at P.M.