2020-08-12 SRA agenda
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 – 6:00 pm
The Salem Redevelopment Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 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/91933056687?pwd=V3ZWcThLa0ZPUEZXdzdyMGxkQ0MyQT09, or
• Go to the website link https://www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 919-3305-6687 and
password 093275, or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 919-3305-6687.
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: Materials for 8/12/20 SRA Meeting.
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 participating via phone, 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
Executive Director’s Report
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 30 Federal Street: Development Project Review – Final review of construction of a mixed-use addition with
retail and 2 residential units, construction of 4 on-site parking spaces, renovations to the exterior of the existing
David Guarino Dean Rubin
Grace Napolitano Russell Vickers
Cynthia Nina-Soto
portion of the building, and a change in its use from commercial to mixed-use that incorporates two residential
units, continued from 6/10/20
New/Old Business
1. SRA Goals for FY 2021
2. Superior Court and Crescent Lot: Update
Approval of Minutes
1. June 10, 2020
2. July 8, 2020
Executive Session
To discuss the development proposals submitted in response to the Request for Proposals for the redevelopment of real
property located at 32-34 Federal Street and 252 Bridge Street, Salem, MA because an open meeting may have a
detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
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: August 26, 2020
2. SRA: September 9
3. Development Team Interviews, 5pm start time: September 15 and 17
Adjournment
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.