12/09/2020 SRA Meeting Agenda

Salem Redevelopment Authority

Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 – 6:00 pm

The Salem Redevelopment Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws and Governor Baker’s Emergency Order dated March 12, 2020.

Important Announcement:

Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this public meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority is being conducted via remote participation. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but the public can listen and or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform Zoom, through any one of the following ways:

• Go to the website link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89907555519?pwd=N2hGdE40SFJjOG9Tc3YxdG81SkpCZz09, or
• Go to the website link https://www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID 899-0755-5519 and passcode 561378, or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID 899-0755-5519. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting but can follow along with the project materials available for download at: SRA Meeting Materials.

Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do so, during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment. If you would like to make a comment, please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature; if you are dialing in, please press *9 to raise your hand.  The Chair of the Authority, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants who have raised their hands an opportunity to speak.

Additional, specific information and general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the City of Salem website, at Zoom Participation Tool FAQ.

Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our community and the world.

Roll Call

1. Winter Activations on the Pedestrian Mall – Temporary installations to activate the pedestrian mall during the winter season
2. 217-221 Essex Street: Modification of Approved Project – Review of DRB Recommendation for Proposed Installation of Transformer

1. Superior Court and Crescent Lot:
   1. Discussion and vote on November 19, 2020 communication from J. Hilary Rockett, JHR Development, requesting reconsideration of preferred developer designation
   2. Update on project status

Approval of Minutes

Roll call vote to adjourn to Executive Session.

Chair states that the Open Session will or will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

Upcoming Meetings                    

1. DRB: December 16
2. SRA: January 13

Adjournment                 

Adjournment of Meeting

Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 39 §23B and City Ordinance Sections 2-028 through 2-2033.

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 as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.