20210628 Special City Council Minutes City of Beverly
Special Meeting of the City Council
Public Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 28, 2021, 6:30pm `
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 191 Cabot St. V
This meeting was live streamed by BevCam. ZOZI JUL 29 P 21 52
Estelle Rand, City Council Vice President, called the meeting to order at 6:31pm.
Members Present: Stacy Ames, Dominic Copeland (arrived 6:39pm), Timothy Flaherty (arrived
6:41pm), Julie Flowers, Todd Rotondo, Estelle Rand, Scott Houseman
Members Absent: Kathleen Feldman, Paul Guanci
Ames led the pledge of allegiance.
Communications from other City Officers and Boards
Order#136- Planning Director Darlene Wynne-Proposed Ordinance Change-Possession or
consumption of public ways or on public places or in private property.
Rotondo stated he filed a disclosure form with the City Clerk's Office earlier today since he is a
local business owner.
Wynne gave a summary of the proposed change and stated it would extend outdoor dining
through the end of this season to April 2022.
Houseman asked if any thought had been given to how outdoor dining could continue past this
year.
Wynne stated there was a pilot program before and there are conversations about finding those
opportunities in a way that is fair. The City is participating in the Local Rapid Recovery Program
which also would look at opportunities.
Ames, Flaherty, Rotondo, and Rand all discussed outdoor dining benefits during the pandemic,
as well as some of the concerns like if diners can bring dogs, noise, and access to parking spaces.
Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs.
Order#137-Planning Director Darlene Wynne-Proposed Ordinance Change-Sandwich board
signs
Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs.
Order#138-City Clerk-Correct duplicate number Change Order#130 for the resolution for
Judith Cronin to Order#13 5.
The motion to approve was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (7-0).
Order#134A-LATE FILE-Councilor Houseman-Copy of Letter to Solicitor
The motion to accept the late file was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion
carried (7-0).
Referred to Committee on Legal Affairs and Committee on Public Services.
The motion to adjourn was made and seconded. A vote was taken, and the motion carried (7-0).
The meeting adjourned at 6:53pm.