Medford City Council

The Twenty-Seventh Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts September 24, 2013

City Council
Paul A. Camuso Richard F. Caraviello Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Breanna Lungo-Koehn Robert A. Maiocco, President Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Twenty- Seventh 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 Tabled Records of June 26, 2013 were passed to Councillor Penta The Records of September 10, 2013 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo. Council Commendations: 13-427- Offered by Council Marks & Camuso-Honoring all grantees from Medford Arts Council for contribution to Medfords Cultural Life 13-628-Offered by Council Penta- Congratulate Richard & Anna Consolino on their retirement and 61 years in business

MOTIONS ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

13-670-Offered by President Maiocco and Councillor Camuso Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council offers its sincere condolences to the family of John H. Jake Keating, retired Medford Police Chief, Medford City Councillor, and Navy veteran on his recent passing. 13-671-Offered by Councillor Camuso Be It Resolved that the city looks into installing a sprinkler park in one of our parks for the enjoyment of Medford families. These parks have become very popular in surrounding communities. 13-672-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council thank Cache and the organizers of the Medford Farmers Market for their great work this season. The two organizations have made our Square come alive on Thursdays which has been a benefit to all Medford residents, families, businesses and the community as a whole. 13-673-Offered by Lungo-Koehn Be It Resolved that potential raised cross walk on South Street be placed at a location that will slow the traffic down for those walking from Walnut to South Street Court as many people traverse the area when heading over the Craddock bridge to Medford Square. 13-674-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that the recent council vote to invoke council rule 21 as it pertains to a particular subject matter be revoked. 13-675-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that the Lawrence Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Richard Sack appear before our city council for either the October 1st or October 8th to update the citizens of Medford of the hospital's alleged takeover by another medical institution. 13-682- Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that the city owned West Medford parking lot be discussed.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 13-676Petition by Ed Barry, Medford Trans, Inc.; 290 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA to seek approval to transfer Taxi Owner License upgrading License # 28 to 2005 Ford Crown Vic VIN # 2FAFP71WX7X163113

From 2007 Ford Crown Vic

VIN # FAHP71W15X160574

13-677Petition for Common Victualler License by Adam Liebman, 19 Marshall St, Brookline, MA 02446 for Tamper, 340 Boston Ave, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate # 201 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health

Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmens Compensation Petition

13-678Petition by Laura Albano 64 Bristol Rd, Medford, MA to discuss recycling and noise.

13-679Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, Medford, MA 02155 to speak to the citizens of Medford about voting

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 13-680September 11, 2013 To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body appropriate $160,900 from the Sale of Lots and Graves Account to the Cemetery Department Salary Account. This recommended appropriation is requested in accordance with Page 40 of the Fiscal 2014 budget. The Cemetery Department Salary account is reduced each year in anticipation of an appropriation from Sales of Lots and Graves. In addition, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body appropriate $165,495 from Perpetual Care to the Cemetery Department Expense budget. This recommended appropriation is requested in accordance with Page 41 of the Fiscal 2014 budget. The Cemetery Expense budget is reduced each year in anticipation of an appropriation from Perpetual Care. Very truly yours, (signature filed/paper) Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

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13-681September 12, 2013 To the Honorable President And Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body accept a gift from Boston Volunteers Solutions, Inc. This gift in the amount of $1,766.93 will be used to help fund a local dog park, location to be determined. Very truly yours, (signature filed/paper) Michael J. McGlynn, MAYOR MJM:lmc

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

13-372

James Morse address Logan Airport noise IN CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 2013 TABLED

13-374

MWRA Assessment Transfer $108,417.00 IN CITY COUNCIL April 23, 2013 TABLED

13-471

Taxi Operator License Djemson Dascelin IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 2013 TABLED

13-472

Taxi Operator License Mohammed G. Mostafa IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 2013 TABLED

13-497

Show Cause Hearing Star Taxi IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 9, 2013 TABLED 4

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Taxi Operator License Joseph F. Pierre IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 2013 TABLED

13-633

Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED

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National Grid Fourth Street transmission & Distribution of gas IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 TABLED

13-651

Cleaning & Dyeing License Forest St Dry Cleaners IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 TABLED

13-655

Taxi Operator License Ralph J. Lafortune IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 TABLED

13-667

Loan Order Amendment Ord 781 MHS Science Labs IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 PASSED TO TAKE ITS FIRST READING MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT

ADVERTISED

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING OCTOBER 1, 2013 12-049

Loan Order $12,994,000. DPW Maintenance Facility Reconstruction IN COUNCIL JANUARY 31, 2012 SECTION 22 UNDEBATABLE PASSED TO TAKE ITS FIRST\ READING AS AMENDED COUNCIL RECORD CORRECTION MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT FAILED TO TAKE ITS 3RD

IN COUNCIL

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

IN COUNCIL ADVERTISED IN COUNCIL

MARCH 27, 2012 APRIL 5, 2012 APRIL 17, 2012

READING AS AMENDED IN COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2012 PAPER 12-469 - MOTION TO RESCIND FAILED VOTE OF APRIL 17, 2012-TABLED PAPER 12-469- MOTION TO RESCIND FAILED VOTE OF APRIL 17, 2012-PASSED PASSED TO TAKE ITS THIRD READING AS AMENDED to $12,994,000. TO BE ORDAINED MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT

IN COUNCIL

AUGUST 6, 2013

IN COUNCIL

AUGUST 6, 2013

ADVERTISED

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due / Deadlines 11-099-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation A-Tech, 67 Mystic Ave, Sept 20, 2011 11-631-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation Burger King 383 Mystic Ave April 24, 2012 12-090-Six Month Review SPC Zoning Medford Gas & Repair 85 Main St October 9, 2012 12-091-Three Month Review Class 4 Repair License Ravelo Auto Repair, 144 Mystic Ave July 3, 2012 12-507-Traffic Commission Review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue 12-508-Six Month Review SPC hours Kellys Drive-Thru, 35 Revere Beach Pky, Jan 10, 2013

Records: The Tabled Records of June 26, 2013 were passed to Councillor Penta The Records of September 10, 2013 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo Adjournment:

Upcoming City Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM (regular schedule) October 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM October 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM October 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM November 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM November 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM November 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 24, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 31, 2013 at 7:00 PM January 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Elections Schedule Congressional Special Elections Primary October 15, 2013 City Elections November 5, 2013 Congressional Special Election December 10, 2013