Medford City Council

The Seventeenth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts May 3, 2011

City Council
Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Mark J. Arena Paul A. Camuso Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael Marks Robert M. Penta

Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Seventeenth Regular Meeting of the Medford City Council to order at 7:00 P.M at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall.
ROLL CALL SALUTE TO THE FLAG RECORDS

The Records of the Meeting of April 26, 2011 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo. 11-395HEARING CITY OF MEDFORD NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Alden Memorial Chambers, Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MA., on TUESDAY EVENING, May 3, 2011 at 7:00 P. M. The general public and representatives of public service agencies are invited to attend to express comments regarding the Citys Consolidated Action Plan for community development and planning. The Action Plan contains the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Year 37, which extends from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The Office of Community Development will also be requesting that the Medford City Council authorize Mayor Michael J. McGlynn, official representative of the City of Medford, to submit the Consolidated Action Plan application for funds and all other assurances and certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Comments may be sent in writing by May 11, 2011 to the Office of Community Development, City Hall, Room 308, Medford. The final action plan and application will be submitted to HUD on May 13, 2011. 1

Call 781-393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. 781-393-2516. Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer. S/Edward P. Finn, City Clerk Advertised Medford Transcript April 14, 2011 Advertised Medford Daily Mercury April 8 and April 11, 2011 MOTION, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 11-396-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the last week in May be designated as Clean up fix up week in Medford so that homeowners can have the opportunity to get rid of all junk and debris that has been accumulating over the winter months and to discard any and all home fix up waste in the interest of household and neighborhood betterment. PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 11-397Petition for Common Victualler License by Marc Magerman, Mgr.; Mass Burgers, LLC dba Five Guys Burgers and Fries at 65 Station Landing, Medford. ON FILE Business Certificate #71 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health 11-398Petition for Taxi Operator License by Michael G. Cryan, 44 Maple St, Stoneham, MA ON FILE CORI 11-399Petition for Taxi Operator License by Marvin L. Lawrence, 518 Pleasant St #1, Malden, MA ON FILE CORI Police Dept. Police Dept. Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmens Compensation

11-400Petition by Lester Morovitz , Pres. Of Malden Trans, Inc. dba Medford Taxi to discuss Taxi Rates.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 11-401REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #01-161-532 Date: April 28, 2011 To: Fr: The President Robert Maiocco and Members of the Honorable Medford City Council Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Claimant Name: Geoffrey Laskey- File #11-45 Date of Accident: February 2, 2011 Date of Settlement: April 21, 2011 Date of Trial Result: NA Amount of Request: $4,737.61 Claimants Attorney:None Description of Alleged Claim: The claimant, Geoffrey Laskey, 55 Summit Road, Medford, seeks compensation for damage to his motor vehicle as a result of it being struck by a City of Medford plow truck on the night of February 2, 2011. The driver of said plow was unable to be determined at the time of the accident. The necessary Releases have been obtained from the claimant. Breakdown to Amount Requested: Medical Cost: Lost Wages: Property Damage: Other: Total Settlement: -0-0$4,737.61 -0$4,737.61

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 8.366Legislative action to prevent the taking of any taxpayer private residential property in Medford with the expansion of the Green Line into Medford IN COUNCIL 10-314 MAY 6, 2008 TABLED

Taxi Operator License Philip J. Robinson IN CITY COUNCIL APRIL 13, 2010 TABLED

10.328

Three Salem Street gas station inspections & Taxes & EPA commitments IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 APRIL 27, 2010 MAY 4, 2010 TABLED TABLED TABLED

10.460

New Residential Trash Collection IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 2010 TABLED

10.719

Safety of Ring Road Cross Walk and Main Entrance 99 Riverside IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 14, 2010 TABLED

11-059

Taxi Operator License Francis J. Hayes IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 15, 2011 TABLED

11-078

MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18 Eligible retirees Enroll Medicare part B IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2011 MARCH 8, 2011 TABLED TABLED

11.291

Justify $800,000 for design of Governors Ave Parking Garage IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2011 TABLED

11.312

Commuter Permit Parking Program & Fees IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 29, 2011 TABLED

11-314

$550,000 Rehabilitation of High School swimming pool IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 29, 2011 APRIL 12, 2011 SECTION 22 TABLED 4

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006 07-072-Intercept Program 08-381-Six Month Review SPC Extended Hours Spring St. Superette, Jan 6, 2009 08-529-SPC Extended Hours Burger King, 383 Middlesex 6 month review 10-076-Google RFI project papers March 9, 2010 11-099-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation A-Tech, 67 Mystic Ave, Sept 20, 2011 Records: The Records of the meeting of April 26, 2011 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo.

Adjournment: