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20230117 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes City of Beverly Regular City Council Meeting Public Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 7:00pm City Council Chambers, 191 Cabot St. Julie Flowers, City Council President, called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. City Clerk, Lisa Kent,took attendance by roll call. Members Present: Hannah Bowen, Steven Crowley, Kathleen Feldman, Scott Houseman, Todd Rotondo, Matthew St. Hilaire, Estelle Rand, Brendan Sweeney, Julie Flowers Members Absent: None Crowley led the pledge of allegiance. Comments by Citizens Neil Levine, 36 Thorndike Street, shared some perspectives on Beverly's efforts to make the City more welcoming for those that live here and spoke about the vacant DEI [Diversity Equity and Inclusion] director position and the audit that was completed. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting Special City Council Meeting-June 27, 2022 Special City Council Meeting-October 24, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting-January 3, 2023 Public Services Committee Meeting-January 9, 2023 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Communications from His Honor the Mayor Order#011-Grant-$500,000 Green Communities Decarbonization grant from Mass Department of Energy Resources to be used to replace the main library HVAC system. This grant requires a 25%match of funding. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#012-Grant-$5,481 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant and a Senior SAFE grant for$2,477 from EOPSS. These grants will be used by the Beverly Fire Department to teach fire and life safety to children in schools. Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order 4013-Reappointment-Mr. Sean Leach, 63 Kernwood Avenue to serve as a Mayoral Appointee to the Clean Energy Committee. Referred to Committee on Public Services. Communications from other City Officers and Boards Order#014-Councilor Rotondo-A proposal to name the Harbormaster Building in honor of the late Harbormaster Daniel McPherson Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order 9015-City Clerk-Approval for the 2023 Municipal Election Calendar A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#016-City Clerk-Application for a new lodging license for 278 Rantoul Street LLC, located at 278 Rantoul Street(new ownership) Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#017-Application for a renewal of a lodging license for Turner Properties, Cabot Lodge 91-93 Cabot Street Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order 4279B-Councilor Houseman-Order#279, Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#018-Councilor Rotondo-Proposed Amendment to Ordinance 270-33D; prohibiting entrance to Kernwood Heights from Bridge Street, September 1 through June 30, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#019-President Flowers-Request for a City Council reappointment for Frederic Hopps, 15 Walcott Road,to serve on the Clean Energy Advisory Committee Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#020-President Flowers-Request for a City Council reappointment for Thomas Keeley, 27 Brackenbury Lane to serve on the Clean Energy Advisory Committee Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#021-City Clerk-A request to change the November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting to October 30, 2023, due to the Observation of Veterans Day A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Communications,Application and Petitions Order#-022-Department of Environmental Protection-Issuance of Chapter 91 Waterways License No. 15576 A motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#023-Notice of Public Involvement Plan meeting Phase III remedial action Plan-150 Sohier Road A motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#024-Glovsky, Counselors at Law-A request for Short-Term On-Street Parking at 480 Rantoul Street Referred to Parking and Traffic Commission. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—January 17,2023 page 2 of 5 A motion to break for committee work was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). The meeting was recessed at 7:19pm. The meeting was called back to order at 7:45pm. Public Hearing Order#287-7:45 PM-National Grid-Petition to install approximately 8,050 feet of 12 inch, 60 psig plastic gas main on Hale Street, extending from the existing stub near Cabot Street to the regulator station at Boyles Street(Public hearing continued from December 5, 2022, December 20, 2022, January 3, 2023 meetings) The public hearing was opened. Diana Cuddy, representative from National Grid, was available for questions. Cuddy stated National Grid has an underground electric project that has started already, so this project will come in after that so there is less disruption. Cuddy stated this would start in 2024. Houseman stated that he is continuing to work with the engineering department and three people at National Grid to put together a data set map which will provide information that will allow the City to assess how it is doing with street work. No members of the public were present to speak. The motion to recess the public hearing to March 20 at 8:00pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Reports of Committees Finance and Property Order 4003-Reappointment-Bryant Ayles to serve as Director of Municipal Finance/Treasurer A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order 9011-Grant-$500,000 Green Communities Decarbonization grant from Mass Department of Energy Resources to be used to replace the main library HVAC system. This grant requires a 25% match of funding. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#012-Grant-$5,481 Student Awareness of Fire Education(SAFE) grant and a Senior SAFE grant for $2,477 from EOPSS. These grants will be used by the Beverly Fire Department to teach fire and life safety to children in schools. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Public Services Order#004-Reappointments-Joanne Panuzio, 31 Old Planters Road and Colleen Michaels, 18 Madison Avenue to serve as Trustees of the Beverly Public Library A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#005-Appointment-Sheryl R. Silva, M.D., 95 Hale Street, to serve on the Beverly Board of Health Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—January 17,2023 page 3 of 5 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). A motion to reconsider was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion failed (0-9). Flowers stated the order will not be reconsidered, so the appointment is effective immediately. Order#019-President Flowers-Request for a City Council reappointment for Frederic Hopps, 15 Walcott Road,to serve on the Clean Energy Advisory Committee A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#020-President Flowers-Request for a City Council reappointment for Thomas Keeley, 27 Brackenbury Lane to serve on the Clean Energy Advisory Committee A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#316-Appointment for Mr. Jason Reulet, 106 Standley Street, to serve on the Beverly Airport Commission A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#318-Appointments for Chelsea Turner, 7 Jackson Street; Amanda Lennon, 7 Columbus Avenue; and Michael Gove, 9 Bartlett Street, to serve on the Beverly Cultural Committee A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). Order#327-Councilor Bowen-Regarding City Parks A motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Legal Affairs Order#002-Reappointment-Stephanie Williams to serve as City Solicitor A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#007-City Clerk-Renewal Application for a lodging license for Grigor Qirjazi, 32 Broadway A motion to approve with the condition that all inspection requirements are met by February 21 and to send the order back to the Committee on Legal Affairs was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#016-City Clerk-Application for a new lodging license for 278 Rantoul Street LLC, located at 278 Rantoul Street(new ownership) A motion to approve with the condition that all inspection requirements are met by February 21 and to send the order back to the Committee on Legal Affairs was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#017-Application for a renewal of a lodging license for Turner Properties, Cabot Lodge 91-93 Cabot Street A motion to approve with the condition that all inspection requirements are met by February 21 and to send the order back to the Committee on Legal Affairs was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#014-Councilor Rotondo-A proposal to name the Harbormaster Building in honor of the late Harbormaster Daniel McPherson Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—January 17,2023 page 4 of 5. A motion to set-a public hearing for March 6 at 8:00pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (9-0). Order#018-Councilor Rotondo-Proposed Amendment to Ordinance 270-331); prohibiting entrance to Kernwood Heights from Bridge Street, September 1 through June 30, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday The Committee on Legal Affairs recommended adoption. The ordinance will have two more readings until final passage. Upcoming meeting schedule - Committee on Legal Affairs on January 25 at 6:30pm: proposed changes to zoning ordinances - Committee on Legal Affairs on January 30 at 7:00pm: charter - Committee on Public Services on January 30 at 6:00pm: airport, flooding, possibly Varian - Committee on Public Services tentatively on February 6 at 6:30pm: Varian comments - Regular City Council on February 6 at 7:00pm There will also be a meeting on January 24 at Beverly High School (doors at 6:30pm, presentation at 7:00pm)regarding Phase 3 of the Varian clean up. That will be beginning of the comment period until February 14. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(9-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:21pm. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—January 17,2023 page 5 of 5 Scott D. Houseman-Chair Julie R. Flowers Matthew J. St. Hilaire FINANCE AND PROPERTY/CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3Td Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Houseman called the meeting to order at 7:21pm. Members present: Julie Flowers, Matthew St. Hilaire, Scott Houseman Members absent: None Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Earmark from the Economic Development Legislation #315 12/20/2022 signed by Governor Baker $200,000 for the installation Hold of solar panels at Beverly High School #003 1/3/2023 Reappointment-Bryant Ayles to serve as Director of Approve (3-0) Municipal Finance/Treasurer Grant-$500,000 Green Communities Decarbonization #011 1/17/2023 grant from Mass Department of Energy Resources to be Approve (3-0) used to replace the main library HVAC system. This grant requires a 25%match of funding. Grant-$5,481 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant and a Senior SAFE grant for$2,477 from #012 1/17/2023 EOPSS. These grants will be used by the Beverly Fire Approve (3-0) Department to teach fire and life safety to children in schools. The meeting adjourned at 7:24pm. Estelle M. Rand-Chair Todd C. Rotondo Brendan S. Sweeney LEGAL AFFAIRS /CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3`d Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Rand called the meeting to order at 7:22pm. Members present: Todd Rotondo, Brendan Sweeney, Estelle Rand Members absent: None Order Date to Number Committee Description Action Taken Mayor's response to Order 75A proposed amendments to #276 11/14/2022 1995 Beverly Home Rule Charter Hold Solicitor Williams-Regarding Order#276 Mayor's Edits #276A 12/20/2022 Incorporated into Draft Charter Approved by the City Hold Council Order#75A Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment of various #279 12/5/20222 articles related to building heights and inclusionary zoning Hold Councilor Houseman-Regarding Order#279, Proposed #279A 12/20/2022 Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Hold Councilor Bowen-A letter regarding Accessory Dwelling #282 11/14/2022 Units Hold Reappointment-Stephanie Williams to serve as City #002 1/3/2023 Solicitor Approve (3-0) City Clerk-Renewal Application for a lodging license for #006 1/3/2023 Garden City Residences, 490 Rantoul Street Hold (3-0) City Clerk-Renewal Application for a lodging license for Approve with #007 1/3/2023 Grigor Qirjazi, 32 Broadway conditions (3-0) Councilor Rotondo-A proposal to name the Harbormaster Refer out to full #014 1/17/2023 Building in honor of the late Harbormaster Daniel Council to set public McPherson hearing(3-0) City Clerk-Application for a new lodging license for 278 #016 1/17/2023 Rantoul Street LLC, located at 278 Rantoul Street(new Approve with conditions (3-0) ownership) Application for a renewal of a lodging license for Turner Approve with #017 1/17/2023 properties, Cabot Lodge 91-93 Cabot Street conditions (3-0) Councilor Rotondo-Proposed Amendment to Ordinance 270-33D; prohibiting entrance to Kernwood Heights from #018 1/17/2023 Bridge Street, September 1 through June 30, 7:30 a.m. to Approve (3-0) 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday Discussion Order#007-City Clerk-Renewal Application for a lodging license for Grigor Qirjazi, 32 Broadway Rand stated she followed up with Joe Reale from the Health Department and learned that he has an automatic follow up 30 days from when the observations were first made. Rand stated she feels comfortable moving forward with this application. City Solicitor Stephanie Williams suggested any approval be conditional on compliance with what the Board of Health is directing be rectified and with some sort of timeline. The motion to grant the license with the condition that they come in compliance with the Board of Health, Fire Department and Building Department by February 21 was made and seconded. A vote was taken and the motion carried (3-0). Order#014-Councilor Rotondo-A proposal to name the Harbormaster Building in honor of the late Harbormaster Daniel McPherson Williams stated the ordinance requires that the City Council hold a public hearing and provide for a 30 days public comment period prior to the hearing. The City Clerk should post public notice of both the hearing and the comment period. The public comment period would end the night of the hearing. Order#016-City Clerk-Application for a New Lodging license for 278 Rantoul Street LLC, located at 278 Rantoul Street(new ownership) Rand called to order committee of the whole at 7:35pm. The motion for a temporary license until February 21 was made and seconded. A vote was taken and the.motion carried (3-0). Order#017-Application for a renewal of a lodging license for Turner Properties, Cabot Lodge 91-93 Cabot Street 91-93 Cabot St. Rotondo stated he had no issues with approving this one. Williams recommended checking back in since there were some items on the health report. Rotondo moved to grant the license with the condition that they come in compliance with the Board of Health report by February 21. The motion was seconded. A vote was taken and the motion carried (3-0). The motion to adj ourn committee of the whole was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion was approved unanimously. The motion to adjourn Committee on Legal Affairs was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:41pm. Beverly City Council Committee on Legal Affairs Meeting Minutes—January 17,2023 page 2 of 2 Kathleen M. Feldman-Chair Hannah L. Bowen Steven M. Crowley PUBLIC SERVICES /CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:OOPM Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting City Council Chambers, 3 d Floor, Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. Feldman called the meeting to order at 7:23pm. Members present: Hannah Bowen, Steven Crowley, Kathleen Feldman Members absent: None Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee #326 12/20/2022 Councilor Bowen-Regarding Beverly Regional Hold Airport #327 12/20/2022 Councilor Bowen-Regarding City Parks Receive and place on file (3-0) #328 12/20/2022 Councilor Bowen-Regarding Storm Water Hold Management Notice of Availability Public Comment Draft Phase #331 12/20/2022 III Remedial Action Plan-Former Varian Facility Hold Site, 150 Sohier Road Reappointments-Joanne Panuzio, 31 Old Planters #004 1/3/2023 Road and Colleen Michaels, 18 Madison Avenue to Approve (3-0) serve as Trustees of the Beverly Public Library Appointment-Sheryl R. Silva, M.D., 95 Hale Street,to #005 1/3/2023 serve on the Beverly Board of Health Approve (3-0) President Flowers-Request for a City Council #019 1/17/2023 reappointment for Frederic Hopps, 15 Walcott Road, Approve (3-0) to serve on the Clean Energy Advisory Committee President Flowers-Request for a City Council #020 1/17/2023 reappointment for Thomas Keeley, 27 Brackenbury Approve (3-0) Lane to serve on the Clean Energy Advisory Committee The meeting adjourned at 7:34pm.