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City of'I'aunton 9r1.unicipa{Council9deeting 9dinutes City Jla{{, 15 Summer Street, 'l'aunton, 9dft In tne Cnester~ 9dartin 9dunicipa{Council Cnam6ers - 9dinutes, ftugust 27, 2024 at 7:05 O'cfoc~/P.9d. ~'VIS<EiD <PfetflJe of.ft_{[e9iance ~9ular fM.eetina !Mayor Snaunna £. 0 'Conne{[presidina fllrayer was offerea 6y tlie !Mayor fllresent at ro{[ ca{[were: Councifors ©ooner, ©uarte, Qy,inta' Santfers, (pottier, !Martin, (}Jor9es anti fM.cCau{ Councifor (}'oste{[ was a6sent. Record of August 20, 2024 meeting was read by title and approved. So Voted. Motion was made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor. So Voted. Communications from the Mayor: Mayor O' Connell invited April Funches to the podium to give the community information regarding National Overdose Awareness Day. Ms. Funches introduced herself as a member of the Taunton Diversity Network, as well as the Opiate Task Force. She stated that they will be having their Annual Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Liberty and Union Park. She stated that this year's theme will be "Celebrate Recovery" and that there will be over 30 resources tables and vendors. Mayor O' Connell stated that there will be a Scholarship Presentation for the Summer Interns for the Mayor 's Office. She discussed that Ligia Madeira, Julie Bradshaw Cambra and Ally Webster have helped to make this an impactful program. She discussed the tasks that the interns perform. She stated that all of the interns will be receiving a $500.00 scholarship. Mayor O'Connell invited the interns to the podium. Camila Watts spoke about her time as an intern in the Mayor 's Office. Mayor O' Connell read a citation and presented Camilla Watts, Giovanna Landolfi, Vansh Patel, Sean Brady and Alex Mangott with a citation. Mayor O'Connell invited Patrick Dello Russo, Chief Financial Officer, and his interns, Lucas Habib and Justin Tonini, into the enclosure. Mr. Dello Russo used a slide  2 presentation to discuss the Finance Department Apprenticeship Program. Mr. Habib used a slide presentation to discuss his educational background and his special projects with the Department of Public Works and IT. Mr. Tonini used a slide presentation used a slide presentation to discuss his background and his special projects. Mr. Dello Russo discussed that the apprenticeship opportunity allows them to think about succession planning, as well as allowing them to work on team building and areas for improvement. Motion was made to revert back to the regular order of business. So Voted. Opportunity for input by the general public. Kelley Brophy, 471 Crane Avenue South, Taunton, did not present to speak during public input. Joseph deMello, 71 Main Street, Taunton, discussed the parking issues behind City Hall, as well as Allans Avenue. He discussed that parking should not be reserved for only some employees of the downtown area. He also discussed that restaurants should not be reserving public parking as it impedes on other businesses. He expressed gratitude to the Parking Commission and stated that they will be having a meeting on September 24th to provide more information on this issue. Louise Glass, 12 Spring Street, Taunton, stated that the item regarding rezoning the parcel on Prince Henry Drive was taken off the agenda ten minutes before the meeting. She asked if the Council could give a show of hands as to which members are in favor of keeping the parcel as open space and which members are opposed. Mayor 0' Connell stated that there were no issues taken off of the agenda. She stated that the issue regarding Prince Henry Drive was heard during Committees at about 6:00pm this evening. She stated that the Committee received a letter from the Law Office recommending to not rezone and no action was taken, therefore, it will remain open space. John Rodophele, 8 Jackson Street, Taunton, expressed gratitude to the Police Chief and Officer Chaves for recommending a stop sign at the intersection of Washington Street and Jackson Street. Hearing: NONE. Appointments: NONE. Communications from City Officers: Com. from the City Solicitor regarding a communication dated August 9, 2024 which the Law Department has received from Xfinity with information about changes to Xfinity TV services. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted. Com. from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board regarding a Special Permit/Site Plan Review for property on Cape Road, property I.D. 71-3 submitted by Pierre Ibrahim. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on this proposal on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30PM. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted.  3 Com. from the City Solicitor submitting a response for Assessor Parcel 29-14, Lot 77E Prince Henry Drive. Motion was made to dispense Pages 4 and 5. So Voted. Communications from Citizens: Com. from William M. Miller and Elizabeth E. LaCombe, 488 Crane Avenue South, Taunton expressing opposition to the proposed rezoning of Lot 29-14 Prince Henry Drive. Motion was made to dispense Page 6. So Voted. Petitions: Hours of Operation - RENEWAL 1. Creative Fitness Solutions, Inc. located at 225 Cape Highway, East Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted. Class II License - NEW 1. Petition submitted by Abdelaziz Moussali, 790 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for a NEW Class II License for Aziz Tires & Auto Repair to be located at 94 Fremont Street, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing. So Voted. 2. Petition submitted by Arthur Passias, President/CEO and Fotios Passias, Vice President of New World Motor Sales, Inc., 150 Richmond St., Raynham, MA 02767 for a NEW Class II License to be located at 396 Winthrop Street, Taunton. Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing. So Voted. Committee Reports: Motion was made for Committee Reports to be read by title and approved. So Voted. Recommendations adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in Committee Reports. So Voted. On discussion, Councilor Borges stated that the Committee on Zoning had a robust discussion on Lot 77E and feels that they had great results come out of that meeting. She expressed gratitude to the Mayor's Office and the Law Department for submitting the letter. She stated that there was nothing removed from the agenda at the last second and they completed the meeting. Unfinished Business: Councilor Borges requested an update on the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Motion was made to refer to the Mayor's Office. So Voted. On discussion, Mayor O'Connell stated that they have communicated with the tribe and have advised them to provide the Council and the community with an update on their plans and proposals. She anticipates that this will happen within the next two months or so.  4 Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions: Ordinance for a first reading to be passed to a second reading AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 375 Sewers Article I General Regulations and Article II Sewer Use Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City ofTaunton as follows: That Section 375-9 of Chapter 375, Article I and Section 375-27, Chapter 375, Article II of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended, be and hereby are further amended by removing section 375-9 and section 375-27 and replacing them with the following: § 375-9 Connection to public sewer system; charges; mandatory backwater valves. F. All connections of sewer facilities to the public sewer system shall be built, repaired, installed and maintained by the owner of the land that the facilities shall service. In the event of a clogged or backed up sewer line, any work required between the public sewer line and the building shall be the responsibility of the owner of the building or property. The property owner shall hire a licensed installer (as hereinafter set forth) for such repairs, installations, maintenance and cleanup. B. The Supervisor of the Sewer Division shall assess the following charges to owners of property for initial sewer service connection to such property: (1) Existing dwelling house, per unit: $500. (2) Existing condominium property, per unit: $500. (3) Existing industrial/commercial/institutional property: $1, 000. (4) New construction tie-in fee: $2,500. C. Dedication of receipts. All fees generated and collected under this section shall be dedicated to sewer improvements and shall be deposited in a capital improvement fund dedicated for that purpose. D. Backwater valves to be installed in any new building, alteration, or repair to existing building; Drainage fixtures subject to backwater. All drains located in basements shall be protected by a backwater valve connected to the branch pipe connecting the drain fixture to the main sewer pipe of the plumbing system. If appropriate in the opinion of the Plumbing Inspector, and with the Plumbing Inspector's prior permission, a  5 backwater valve may be installed on the building drain. Any building drains located at an elevation lower than the nearest sewer main manhole rise shall be protected by a backwater valve on the branch pipe connecting the drain fixture to the main sewer pipe inside the building structure. (F) Materials; construction; diameter. (F) All bearing parts of backwater valves shall be of corrosion-resistant material and shall be constructed in such a manner so as to provide a mechanical seal against backwater. Backwater valves, when fully opened, shall have an effective opening not less than that of the pipes in which they are installed. (b) As a requirement of every backwater valve located on exterior sewer lateral, a cleanout with a minimum of a four-inch diameter shall be installed on the discharge side of the backwater valve. The unit itself may not be used as a cleanout. (2) Location. Backwater valves shall be installed in a location that is accessible for service and repairs. (3) Approval. The Plumbing Inspector shall approve all interior backwater valves prior to installation. § 375-27 Pretreatment of wastewater. A. Pretreatment facilities. Users shall provide necessary wastewater treatment as required to comply with this article and shall achieve compliance with all categorical pretreatment standards, local limits, and the prohibitions set out in§ 375-26A of this article within the time limitations specified by the U.S. EPA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or the Commissioner of the Taunton Department of Public Works (Commissioner), whichever is more stringent. Any facilities required to pretreat wastewater to a level acceptable to the City shall be provided, operated, and maintained at the user's expense. Detailed plans showing the pretreatment facilities and operating procedures shall be submitted to the City for review and shall be acceptable to the City before construction of the facility. The review of such plans and operating procedures will in no way relieve the user from the responsibility of modifying the facility as necessary to produce an acceptable discharge to the City under the provisions of this article. B. Additional pretreatment measures. (1) Whenever deemed necessary, the Commissioner may require users to restrict their discharge during peak flow periods, designate that certain wastewater be discharged only into specific sewers, relocate and/or consolidate points of discharge, separate sewage waste streams from industrial waste streams, and such other conditions as may be necessary to protect the POTW and determine the user's compliance with the requirements of this article. (2) A wastewater discharge permit may be issued solely for flow equalization.  6 (3) Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Commissioner, they are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater containing excessive amounts of grease and oil or sand, except that such interceptors shall not be required for residential users. All interception units shall be of type and capacity required by 248 CMR Mass Plumbing Code and shall be so located to be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Such interceptors shall be inspected, cleaned, and repaired regularly, as needed, by the user at the user's expense. (4) Users with the potential to discharge flammable substances may be required to install and maintain an approved combustible gas detection meter. (5) At no time shall two readings on an explosion hazard meter at the point of discharge into the POTW, or at any point in the POTW, be more than 10% nor any single reading over 10% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) of the meter. (6) Proponent or Owner may request a variance from the requirement to install an exterior standard concrete type vault grease interceptor. An alternative pre- engineered/ manufactured grease interceptor may be proposed. The installation drawing must be designed by a licensed professional civil engineer. The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works shall determine if the approval of the proposed engineered alternative is acceptable. C. Fats, Oils and Grease, Variance Request Form: (F) Grease Interceptors shall be designed based on the following table: For Restaurants: Other Establishments with Commercial Kitchens: (S)x(GS)x(HR/12)x(LF) Effective Capacity (M) x (GM) x (LF) Effective Capacity of of Grease Traps and Interceptors in Gallons Grease Traps and Interceptors in Gallons WHERE: WHERE: S = Number of Seats in dining area M = Meals prepared per day GS = Gallons of waste water per seat GM= Gallons of waste water per meal HR = Number of hours restaurant is open (Use 5 Gallons) LF = Loading Factor LF= Loading Factor Use 25 Gallons for restaurants with china Use 1.00 with dishwashing machines dishes and or automatic dishwashers and 0.75 without dishwashing machine. Use 10 Gallons for restaurants with paper baskets and no dishwashers Loading Factors: Use 2.00 Interstate Highway Use 1.00 Main Highway Use 0.75 Other highways Use 1.50 Other Roadways Use 1.25 Recreational Areas  7 Large capacity grease interceptors outside of any building must be installed in accordance with a design by a licensed civil engineer. Interior grease interceptors shall be installed as provided by manufacturer specifications. See attached Form D. Accidental discharge/slug control plans. The Commissioner may require any user to develop and implement an accidental discharge/slug control plan. At least one time the Commissioner shall evaluate whether each significant industrial user needs such a plan and install requirements in the significant industrial user permit to allow the Commissioner the flexibility to review the need for a slug control plan or action as necessary on a continuing basis. Any user required to develop and implement an accidental discharge/slug control plan shall submit a plan which addresses, at a minimum, the following: (1) Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges; (2) Description of stored chemicals; (3) Procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of any accidental or slug discharge. Such notification must also be given for any discharge which would violate any of the prohibited discharges in§ 375-26A of this article; (4) Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug discharge. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site runoff, worker training, building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants (including solvents), and/or measures and equipment for emergency response; and (5) Procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of any changes at its facilities, not already addressed in its slug control plan or other slug requirements, affecting slug discharge potential. E. Hauled wastewater. (1) Septic tank waste and hauled industrial waste, treated or otherwise, may be introduced into the POTW only at designated receiving structures designated by the Commissioner and at such times as are established by the Commissioner. Such wastes shall not violate§ 375-26 of this article or any other requirements established or adopted by the City. Wastewater discharge permits for individual vehicles to use such facilities shall be issued by the Commissioner. (2) The Commissioner shall issue wastewater discharge permits to original sources of hauled industrial waste. The Commissioner shall also have authority to prohibit the disposal of hauled industrial or septage wastes or their by-products.  8 (3) Waste haulers shall only discharge loads at locations specifically designated by the Commissioner. No load may be discharged without prior consent of the Commissioner. The Commissioner may collect samples of each hauled load to ensure compliance with applicable standards. The Commissioner may require the hauler to add chemicals to any load prior to discharge and provide a waste analysis of any load prior to discharge. (4) Waste haulers must complete a waste tracking form for every load. This form shall include, at a minimum, the name and address of the waste hauler, permit number, truck identification, sources of waste, and volume and characteristics of waste. In addition, for hauled industrial waste, the form shall identify the type of industry, known or suspected waste constituents, and whether any wastes are RCRA hazardous wastes. The waste hauler shall sign a certification statement indicating the wastes are nonhazardous. (5) No septage originating outside of Taunton, Raynham or Dighton may be discharged at the City of Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant, except with the written approval of the Municipal Council. (6) No person shall discharge or cause or allow to be discharged, directly or indirectly, into the POTW any septage, septage by-products, or commercial or industrial waste which originates outside the limits of the POTW' s jurisdiction, except with the specific written approval of the Commissioner. (7) No person shall discharge or cause or allow to be discharged, directly or indirectly, into the POTW any septage which includes any industrial waste. (8) Fees for dumping hauled wastes will be established as part of the user fee system as authorized in§ 375-37 of this article. F. Vandalism. No person shall willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface, tamper with, or prevent access to any structure, appurtenance or equipment, or other part of the POTW. Any person found in violation of this requirement shall be subject to the sanctions set out in§§ 375-34 through 375-36 of this article. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. *Fats, Oils, and Grease, Variance Request Form (SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS) Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted. New Business: Councilor Martin motioned to invite the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School pro.iect management team in for an update on the building and road infrastructure around school. So Voted. On discussion, Councilor Borges stated that as a representative of the School Committee for Bristol Plymouth, she has two dates to offer, September 10, 2024 or October 1, 2024, for the OPM, along with the representatives of Bristol Plymouth, to come in and offer the update to the Committee of the Council as a Whole.  9 List of Documents and Other Exhibits: • Agenda • Mayor's List of Upcoming Community Events - August 27, 2024 • PowerPoint Presentation- Finance Department Apprenticeship Program • Letter provided during Public Input by Joseph deMello Meeting adjourned at 7:41 P.M. A true copy: Attest: ~ J( ~ /lienniffr L. Leger City Clerk JLL/MAT  10 City of Taunton Municipal Council August 2 7, 2024 The Committee on Finance and Salaries The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Phillip Duarte, Chairman I ~ () i' "'-.) Councilor Estele Borges ../:;: Councilor Scott Martin I 'I I' .':L:.· ·-· C"'.l -..' -..... .• I .I ~;:;: '""' L:;l ~-- , .--. ("r~· . ·n .. I ~~~~ r:-~:" i ..0 The meeting was called to order at 5:36 PM. -~- :r _ ~./) - ...., , .:·~, r- ):> D ~.:::[;] -. :'"1 i:y -·1 :-.>:: w () r.i 1. Approve minutes from August 20, 2024. CT Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve. So voted. 2. Review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the payroll warrant in the amount o/$1,448,566.90. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount o/$4,431,971.59. So voted. 3. Meet to discuss a request to pay a prior year bill from the Budget Director in the amount of $585.00 Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to approve. So voted. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn at 5:38 P.M So voted. List o(Documents and Other Exhibits Used: The Committee on Finance and Salaries Meeting Minutes from 8/20/24 Payroll Warrant #33 · Bill Invoice Warrant #32 List of items over $100,000  11 CITY OF TAUNTON AUG 2 7 2024 Respectfully submitted, IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ~ . £.~eu_ Maggie~ Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~L.~EG~ ~=:~ Committee on Finance and Salaries August 27, 2024 Page 2 of2  12 City of Taunton Municipal Council August 27, 2024 The Committee on Police and License The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Estele Borges, Acting Chairman Councilor Larry Quintal Members Absent: Councilor Jeffrey Postell .-..> n = r-> -<= ·-I -< Also Present: Detective Peter MacDougall ......! )> t;/) rn ' j"i'{ r- John DeSousa, North.county Group '•.;- :.i.:::. -0 ;-r... c.·1 Andy Amaro, Amaro's Family Auto ·::-J --'; l _o .'.~~~ :~ .,. _.C• Kevin Scanlon, City Planner ·-"': -~ ·_/) < ~·-< ::-.1 -"- :;:,.. u ~lo 111 -r1 ......... ';::1' r:Y ::<:: +=' ,,.., (-:> The meeting was called to order at 5:42 PM. U1 1. Approve minutes from August 20, 2024. Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Ms. Borges to approve. So voted. 2. Meet on the petition for the renewal of an Hours of Operation License for Entertainment One Stop Shop, LLC dba Platinum City Gaming at 294 Winthrop Street to stay open until 2:00am, Sunday through Saturday. Motion by A1r. Quintal and seconded by Ms. Borges to table this discussion until further notice. So voted. 3. Meet for an update on the renewal of the Class II License for Amaro Family Auto located at 515 Middleboro Ave., East Taunton. Motion by Ms. Borges and seconded by Mr. Quintal to invite the parties in. So voted. J\1r. DeSousa reported that the front basin has been installed per the plans and the entrance has been relocated as per the plans. The rear basin has been cut out and installed. The MDC gas trap and pump chambers have been ordered. They have applied for a sewer connection and have a plumber scheduled to do the connection to the MDC gas trap. The electrician has  13 also been scheduled. Ms. Borges asked when they expected completion and Mr. DeSousa stated September 30. Ms. Borges asked if that is realistic and Mr. Amaro said he believes it is if they don't hit any snafus. Mr. Scanlon stated that he has no issue as long as the work continues. Mr. Quintal stated that they are well on their way. Mr. Scanlon noted that they will need as- builts. Ms. Borges stated that she is open to extending out the license to December 31 with the condition that all conditions are met by September 30. In the event that isn't going to happen, Mr. Amaro should reach out to the Chair. Mr. Scanlon suggested that as-builts be submitted by October 8. In the event he doesn't get them he will report to the Council. Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Ms. Borges to extend the license to December 31 with the condition that all conditions are met by September 30. In the event that isn't going to happen, Mr. Amaro should reach out to the Chair. As-builts are to be submitted by October 8 and if ]J,fy_ Scanlon hasn't received them he will report to the Council. So voted. Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Ms. Borges to adjourn the meeting at 5:53 PM So voted. List ofDocuments and Other Exhibits Used: The Committee on Police and License meeting minutes from August 20, 2024 CITY OF TAUNTON AUG 2 7 2024 Respectfully submitted, IN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ~[,.~ Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~.rEf;r g~~t:~ Committee on Police and License August 27, 2024 Page2 o/2  14 City of Taunton Municipal Council August 27, 2024 The Committee on Zoning The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. Members Present: Councilor Estele Borges, Chairman Councilor Kelly Dooner _J Councilor John McCaul (,. .,. E ' ~ -·.•.J Also Present: Kevin Scanlon, City Planner ! ..D Lisa Bond, Assistant City Solicitor .. Patrick Dello Russo, CFO -. ) . Carol Doherty, 148 Highland Street, State Represen!~tivl' r;y Marc Pacheco, State Senator w er Deborah Carr, 175 Partridge Circle Kelley Brophy, 175 Crane Avenue South The meeting was called to order at 6: 00 PM. 1. Approve minutes from April 2, 2024. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to approve. So voted. 2. Meet to discuss Lot 77E Parcel 29-14, Prince Henry Drive. Ms. Borges stated that she had referred this to the Zoning Committee in order to give Mr. Scanlon some guidance on how to bring this matter to the Planning Board. She stated that this began when there was a motion in Public Property to surplus the property. At that time there was some concern about the buffer zone for residents of South Crane Ave. Ms. Borges stated that she had reviewed th~ 2011 meeting and clearly the intent was to give the residents this buffer. She stated that the Council had received a letter from the City Planner to postpone the Planning Board meeting from September to October. There was also a letter from the City Solicitor asking for the matter to be postponed in order to do some more research. However, she didn't see a need to postpone. She stated that a letter was received from the Law Department this afternoon dated 8/27/24. She read the letter from City Solicitor Matthew Costa in which it stated that the O'Connell administration was requesting that the Council take no further steps to rezone this parcel or any portion of it. However, the  15 letter stated that Lot 77E was accepted for general municipal purposes meaning it is unrestricted. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to make the letter and attachments part of the record and put it on the agenda for next week. So voted. Ms. Borges read a letter from Attorney Matthew Costa dated 10/17/23. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to make that part of the record. So voted. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to withdraw Lot 77E Pree! 29-14 from the rezoning process and add a deed restriction. Ms. Dooner agreed that this is the right thing to do. The residents do not want this to be rezoned and she wants to ensure that it stays as open space. Mr. Scanlon requested that this be separated into two separate motions. Mr. Dello Russo stated that this parcel came through the Jv!PP and indicated that it was never the intention to utilize the entire parcel for expansion. He stated that Mayor O'Connell . requests that this be removed from the Jv!PP program. Mr. McCaul thanked everyone for standing up together. Mr. Quintal stated that he believes this is the right thing. Mr. Duarte noted that when it came to Public Property it was a proposal to rezone the entire property. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to open public input. So voted. Ms. Doherty stated that she was there to support the persons who have worked so diligently. She stated that she reached out to a former City Councilor who was on the Council at that time and asked about the intent. He said that the intent at the time was to create a barrier and protection for the neighbors. Mr. Pacheco stated that he helped write the Law that put in place sections 4 and 5 of the Myles Standish Park. At that time everyone was in agreement that this should be open space from a zoning perspective to protect the land. It was assumed there would be no development and only passive recreation. At the time everyone was in agreement that 100% of the land would be preserved, never to be developed upon again. He stated that the Jv!PP program is commendable but before doing it you should know the history of the land. Committee on Zoning August 27, 2024 Page2of4  16 Ms. Carr stated that she was on the Council when this all happened. The City took the parcel to serve as a buffer. At that time they walked the land and it was to be open space. She suggested that the Council get some history on the land before moving forward. Ms. Brophy thanked everyone. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to close public input. So voted. Mr. McCaul withdrew his earlier motion in order to separate. Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded by Mr. McCaul to withdraw Lot 77E Lot 29-14 Prince Henry Drive from the zoning change process. So voted. Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded by Mr. McCaul to refer to the Law Department to place a deed restriction on lot 77E Lot 29-14. So voted. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to take a two minute recess. So voted. 3. Meet to discuss ADU dwellings. Ms. Borges stated that the governor signed this at the beginning of August and the changes go into effect in February of 2025. Mr. Scanlon explained that in the new housing bill there are mandates on how you deal with accessory dwelling units. He provided a summary. The new housing law requires that an ADU dwelling be allowed by right on a single family lot. The maximum size is 900 sq. ft. or 50% of the principal unit. The law does say that relevant code applies but they are awaiting guidance from the State. He reviewed the ordinance changes that will be needed to comply with the new laws. J\.1r. Scanlon stated that he hopes that the expected guidance from the State will come out in the next month or two. Ms. Dooner asked if there is a minimum lot size requirement and J\.1r. Scanlon said there is no minimum lot size but stated that it is subject to setbacks. Mr. Duarte asked if there is a date by which the City has to comply and Mr. Scanlon stated that the law goes into effect on February 2, 2025 and noted that state law would supersede the City's Ordinances. Mr. Sanders asked if this will go to the Ordinance Committee and Mr. Scanlon said that it will be the Zoning Committee. Mr. Sanders asked how quickly Mr. Scanlon can come back with proposed changes. Mr. Scanlon stated that he already has worked on a framework but he is waiting to see the guidance from the state. Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded by Mr. McCaul to make the Accessory Dwelling Unit sheet part of the record So voted. Committee on Zoning August 27, 2024 Page 3 o/4  17 Mr. McCaul asked when Mr. Scanlon would be ready to come back and Mr. Scanlon said that he is waiting for the guidance from the State and then will come back to the Committee. 4. Meet to discuss the issue of video billboards. Mr. Scanlon stated that billboards are not allowed in the City. Sign allowances are based on the size of the building. The only way to do a billboard is with a variance through the Zoning Board of Appeals. He indicated that he is looking to tighten up the verbiage of the Ordinance regarding signs. Mr. Pottier asked what the hardship was that allowed for the billboard on County Street. Motion by Mr. McCaul and seconded by Ms. Dooner to have the Clerk of Committees get the minutes from the ZBA meeting when that was decided So voted. Mr. Duarte asked what kind of variance it was that allowed for the County Street billboard and Mr. Scanlon said there were a number of different variances. Mr. Duarte asked if the Council can limit the variances that the ZBA can grant and Mr. Scanlon stated that use variances can be restricted but he can explore with the Law Department if allowing billboards can be restricted. Motion by Ms. Dooner and seconded by Mr. McCaul to adjourn at 7:00 PM So voted. List o(Documents and Other Exhibits Used: The Committee on Zoning Meeting Minutes of 4/2/24 Letter from Matthew Costa dated 8/27/24 Letter from Matthew Costa dated 10/1 7/23 Accessory Dwelling Unit sheet CITY OF TAUNTON AUG 2 7 2024 Respectfully submitted, IN MUNICIPAL ~OUNCIL ~l-~ Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ~.~t:t­ Committee on Zoning August 27, 2024 Page4 of4 ~~!~  18 CITY OF TAUNTON ORDER#4 ~ ~ Coaacd. . . . . . . . . . .~~;"~~.1~.~9.7.:1...................... 20.............. The sum of five hundred eighty five dollars and zero cents ($585.00) be and hereby is transferred: From: Mayor Printing & Mailing Account 01-121-5200-5343 To: Mayor Expense AccountNo. 01-121-5520-5999-Prior Year ................................................................ ~~