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20240603 City Council Meeting Minutes CITY OF BFVERt-Y � City of Beverly R �'ENED AND RECORDED Regular City Council Meeting C1iY CLEWS OFFICE Public Meeting Minutes S6 Monday,June 3, 2024, 7:OOpm l�L� ,`�`� "1 Aa' 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, Todd Rotondo, Matthew St. Hilaire, Danielle Spang, Brendan Sweeney, Julie Flowers Members Absent: Scott Houseman Crowley led the pledge of allegiance. Resolutions Order#162-President Flowers-Eagle Scout, Stewart Moran A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#163-President Flowers-Eagle Scout, Alexander Gangi A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). A motion for a brief recess was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8- 0). The meeting recessed at 7:16pm. The meeting was called back to order at 7:25pm. Presentations,Awards and Memorials Order#161-Mayor Cahill's Proposed FY25 Budget Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Comments by Citizens Sandra Theodorou, 8 Woodbury Drive, spoke about the Israel and Palestine conflict. Matvei Mozhaev, 376 Hale Street, spoke in support of stopping genocide. Hannah Tsukroff, 245 Cabot St. Apt 417, spoke regarding concerns about the lack of availability of parking spots even for those with downtown parking permits and the burden ticketing puts on the elderly, disabled and those for whom a parking ticket is an economic hardship. Tsukroff spoke of her difficulty in appealing a parking ticket. Tsukroff asked for parking to be more accessible for those living at the YMCA downtown and generally for more downtown parking. Public Hearings Order#151-8:00 PM-A request to realign funding within the operating budget to account for some unplanned operational costs through June 30th and facilitate the purchase of two public safety vehicles to ease some budgetary burden for the upcoming FY25 budget Finance Director Bryant Ayles stated there was a correction to the supporting documentation for the order and it should show the shuttle bus account line as 11752 53828 not 53034. The public hearing was closed and the item was referred back to Committee on Finance and Property. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting Joint Meeting of City Council and School Committee-March 4, 2024 Special City Council Meeting-April 8, 2024 A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Communications from His Honor the Mayor Order#164-A transfer request of$1,000,000 from the City's certified free cash balance to be placed in the City's Debt Stabilization Fund Referred to Committee on Finance and Property to set a public hearing. Order#165-A transfer request-of$2,000,000 from the City's certified free cash balance to be placed into the City's Road and Sidewalk Capital Fund Referred to Committee on Finance and Property to set a public hearing. Order#166-A Grant for $71,091from Municipal Broadband Institute's Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program to be used to facilitate a digital equity charrette process Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#167-A gift of a folding electronic mahjong table valued at$2,000 for the Council on Aging Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#168-A donation of$36,907.30 from Sharon Lee Delaney Living Trust to benefit the Council on Aging Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Order#169-Reappointment-Nancy Marino to serve on the Beverly Housing Authority Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#170-Reappointments-Barrence Whitfield, Blair Smith and Richard Tabbut to serve on the Beverly Council on Aging Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#171-Reappointment-Amber Redmond to serve on the Conservation Commission Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order#172-Appointment-Hugh Howard to serve on the Waste Reduction Committee Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#173-Appointment-Sarah Cullinan to serve on the Clean Energy Advisory Committee Referred to Committee on Public Services. Order#174-Reappointment-William Beckman to serve on the Beverly Licensing Board Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes-June 3,2024 page 2 of 5 Communications from other City Officers and Boards Order#175-Harbormaster, Peter Dickman-Proposed Amendments to the City of Beverly Ordinances, Chapter 124-Boating and Waterways Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Order 4176-Community Preservation Committee-CPC Eleventh Round CPA Project Funding Recommendations Referred to Committee on Finance and Property to set a public hearing. Order#177-Councilors Sweeney and Bowen-A letter regarding second water meters Referred to Committee on Finance and Property. Communications,Application and Petitions Order#178-Notice of Availability-150 Sohier Road-Summary of April 3, 2024,public meeting A motion to receive and place on file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#179-National Grid-Plan#30787704-Cabot Street Referred to Committee on Public Services to set a public hearing. Order#180-Estelle Rand, Director Local Food Collaborative dba Beverly Farmers' Market- Permission to add wine vendors to the Beverly Farmer's Market 2024 Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs. Motions and Orders Order#046-Order Proposing Amendments to City Ordinances, Chapters 1,7, 15,26,33,58,69,105,113,124,136,155,192,210,215,227,232,249,253,274,282 striking or amending provisions to: modernize and clarify language; remove obsolete language; correct typos; recognize use of technology; ensure gender neutrality; achieve consistency with city charter provisions and state law or policy; and address constitutionality concerns A motion to approve final passage as amended was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). A motion to break for committee work was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). The meeting recessed at 8:23pm. The meeting was called back to order at 8:43pm. Reports of Committees Finance and Property Order#077-Earmark-A $200,000 earmark from the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to be used for HVAC improvements and weatherization for the Beverly Public Library A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—June 3,2024 page 3 of 5 Order#078-Earmark-A $100,000 earmark from the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to be used for HVAC improvements and weatherization for the Beverly Public Library A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#079-Earmark-A $1,000,000 earmark from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the main library HVAC system replacement and weatherization A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#092-A transfer of$1,000,902.89 from the city's debt stabilization fund to be placed into the City's Library Improvement capital fund A motion to indefinitely postpone and disapprove was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#094-A transfer of$2,045,000 from the city's certified free cash balance to be placed into the City's Library Improvement capital fund. These funds will be used to partially offset the requested loan order (Order#017) for the building and system improvement work for the main branch library A motion to indefinitely postpone and disapprove was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#151-A request to realign funding within the operating budget to account for some unplanned operational costs through June 30th and facilitate the purchase of two public safety vehicles to ease some budgetary burden for the upcoming FY25 budget. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#164-A transfer request of$1,000,000 from the City's certified free cash balance to be placed in the City's Debt Stabilization Fund A motion to set the public hearing for June 17 at 7:50pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#165-A transfer request of$2,000,000 from the City's certified free cash balance to be placed into the City's Road and Sidewalk Capital Fund A motion to set the public hearing for June 17 at 7:40pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#166-A Grant for$71,091from Municipal Broadband Institute's Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program to be used to facilitate a digital equity charrette process A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#167-A gift of a folding electronic mahjong table valued at$2,000 for the Council on Aging A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#168-A donation of$36,907.30 from Sharon Lee Delaney Living Trust to benefit the Council on Aging A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Order#176-Community Preservation Committee-CPC Eleventh Round CPA Project Funding Recommendations Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—June 3,2024 page 4 of 5 A motion to set the public hearing for June 17 at 8:10pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). Legal Affairs Order#152-Appointment and waiver of residency for Christopher Tatnall and Gerald Blumenstock to serve on the Economic and Community Development Council Feldman stated that the intent had been that one or the other of these appointees could go to a meeting, but that is not how this can be voted, so Committee on Legal Affairs recommended amending this to only approve Gerald Blumenstock's appointment and to leave Christopher Tatnall off the appointment. A motion to approve the waiver of residency for Gerald Blumenstock was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). A motion to approve the appointment of Gerald Blumenstock was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#175-Harbormaster, Peter Dickman-Proposed Amendments to the City of Beverly Ordinances, Chapter 124-Boating and Waterways Flowers stated this item will appear on upcoming agendas. Public Services Order#179-National Grid-Plan#30787704-Cabot Street A motion to set the public hearing for June 17 at 7:30pm was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (8-0). Order#105-National Grid-Plan#30665817-to install 1 JO pole on Lothrop Street Bowen stated additional information had been received on this item and asked that it be communicated to National Grid that it was important to Committee on Public Services that the pole be installed without disrupting sight lines for drivers. A motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried(8-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:59pm. Beverly City Council Meeting Minutes—June 3,2024 page 5 of 5 Matthew J. St. Hilaire-Chair Julie R. Flowers Brendan S. Sweeney Finance and Property/ City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday,June 3, 2024, 7:00pm Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting Beverly City Hall, 3rd Floor, 191 Cabot St. St. Hilaire called the meeting to order at 8:25pm. Members present: Brendan Sweeney, Matthew St. Hilaire Members absent: Julie Flowers Order Date to Number Committee Description Action Taken Earmark-A$200,000 earmark from the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership within the Executive Office of Recommend the #077 3/11/2024 Labor and Workforce Development to be used for HVAC Council approve improvements and weatherization for the Beverly Public (3-0) Library Earmark-A$100,000 earmark from the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership within the Executive Office of Recommend the #078 3/11/2024 Labor and Workforce Development to be used for HVAC Council approve improvements and weatherization for the Beverly Public (3-0) Library Earmark-A$1,000,000 earmark from the United States Recommend the #079 3/11/2024 Department of Housing and Urban Development to support Council approve the main library HVAC system replacement and weatherization (3-0) Recommend the A transfer of$1,000,902.89 from the city's debt Council #092 4/l/2024 stabilization fund to be placed into the City's Library indefinitely Improvement capital fund postpone and disapprove 3-0 A transfer of$2,045,000 from the city's certified free cash Recommend the balance to be placed into the City's Library Improvement Council #094 4/1/2024 capital fund. These funds will be used to partially offset the indefinitely requested loan order(Order#017) for the building and postpone and system improvement work for the main branch library disa rove 3-0 #116 4/8/2024 2024 Capital Expenditure Plan pursuant to the City Charter Hold A request to realign funding within the operating budget to account for some unplanned operational costs through June Recommend the #151 6/3/2024 30th and facilitate the purchase of two public safety Council approve vehicles to ease some budgetary burden for the upcoming (3-0) FY25 budget #161 6/3/2024 Mayor Cahill's Proposed FY25 Budget Hold Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee Recommend the A transfer request of$1,000,000 from the City's certified Council set a #164 6/3/2024 free cash balance to be placed in the City's Debt public hearing Stabilization Fund on June 17 at 7:50 m 3-0 Recommend the A transfer request of$2,000,000 from the City's certified Council set a #165 6/3/2024 free cash balance to be placed into the City's Road and public hearing Sidewalk Capital Fund on June 17 at 7:40 m. 3-0 A Grant for $71,091from Municipal Broadband Institute's Recommend the #166 6/3/2024 Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program to be used to Council approve facilitate a digital equity charrette process (3-0) A gift of a folding electronic mahjong table valued at Recommend the #167 6/3/2024 $2,000 for the Council on Aging Council approve 3-0 A donation of$36,907.30 from Sharon Lee Delaney Living Recommend the #168 6/3/2024 Trust to benefit the Council on Aging Council approve 3-0 Recommend the Community Preservation Committee-CPC Eleventh Round Council set a #176 6/3/2024 CPA Project Funding Recommendations public hearing on June 17 at 8:10 m 3-0 Councilors Sweeney and Bowen-A letter regarding second #177 6/3/2024 water meters Hold The meeting adjourned at 8:34pm. Scott D. Houseman-Chair Todd C. Rotondo Kathleen M. Feldman Legal Affairs/City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday,June 3, 2024, 7:OOpm Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting Beverly City Hall, 3rd Floor, 191 Cabot St. The meeting was called to order at 8:25pm. Members present: Todd Rotondo, Kathleen Feldman Members absent: Scott Houseman Also present: Assistant City Solicitors Beth Oldmixon and Jesse Dole Order Date to Number Committee Description Action Taken Councilor Houseman-A letter regarding the #034 1/16/2024 Subcommittee on Legal Affairs initiatives in the new Hold term Proposed Amendments to City Ordinance Section 15- Bifurcated on 5/6/24 #101 3/18/2024 37 Human Rights Committee; Amendments to Modify Committee Member Qualifications Hold Councilor Rotondo-A request to make an amendment #130 4/16/2024 to Ordinance Section 270-66 Downtown Beverly Hold Parking District Appointment and waiver of residency for Christopher Recommend the Council #152 5/20/2024 Tatnall and Gerald Blumenstock to serve on the approve the residency Economic and Community Development Council waiver and appointment of Gerald Blumenstock 2-0 #171 6/3/2024 Reappointment-Amber Redmond to serve on the Hold Conservation Commission #174 6/3/2024 Reappointment-William Beckman to serve on the Hold Beverly Licensing Board Harbormaster, Peter Dickman-Proposed Amendments #175 6/3/2024 to the City of Beverly Ordinances, Chapter 124- Recommend the Council Boating and Waterways approve (2-0) Estelle Rand, Director Local Food Collaborative dba #180 6/3/2024 Beverly Farmers' Market-Permission to add wine Hold vendors to the Beverly Farmer's Market 2024 Discussion Order#180-Dole stated that the licensee who is going before the licensing board would be the entity that should be asking for the waiver of the ordinance. Order#152-Councilors Feldman and Rotondo discussed that while the original intent of the appointment was to allow either Tatnall or Blumenstock to attend a meeting, that is not an option in the ordinance, so only one can be appointed. The meeting adjourned at 8:41pm. f t Hannah L. Bowen-Chair Steven M. Crowley Danielle M. Spang Public Services/City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Monday,June 3, 2024,7:00pm Within the Confines of the City Council Meeting Beverly City Hall, 3rd Floor, 191 Cabot St. Bowen called the meeting to order at 8:25pm. Members present: Steven Crowley, Danielle Spang,Hannah Bowen Order Date to Description Action Taken Number Committee National Grid-Plan#30665817-to install 1 JO pole Recommend the #105 4/1/2024 on Lothrop Street p Council approve with . comment below 3-0 #169 6/3/2024 Reappointment-Nancy Marino to serve on the Hold Beverly Housing Authority Reappointments-Barrence Whitfield, Blair Smith #170 6/3/2024 and Richard Tabbut to serve on the Beverly Council Hold on Aging #172 6/3/2024 Appointment-Hugh Howard to serve on the Waste Hold Reduction Committee #173 6/3/2024 Appointment-Sarah Cullinan to serve on the Clean Hold Energy Advisory Committee Recommend the #179 6/3/2024 National Grid-Plan#30787704-Cabot Street Council set a public hearing on June 17 at 7:30 m 3-0 Discussion on Order#105 Committee asked that it be communicated to National Grid that the understanding is that this pole will be installed in such a way that it will not interfere with sight lines for drivers at that intersection. Meeting adjourned at 8:34pm.