Medford City Council

The Second Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts January 10, 2012

City Council
Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Paul A. Camuso Richard F. Caraviello Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Second 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 January 3, 2012 were passed to Councillor Caraviello.

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 12-021-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that a further discussion regarding the new school technology proposal be made. 12-022-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the MBTA's proposed bus routes and bus revisions be discussed 12-023-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that before any action is taken to just rebuild a new city yard, the council's prior resolutions wanting for a complete land survey, land appraisal and a projected use scheme for a comprehensive public works and public safety building be done in committee meetings for discussion and thought. 1

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 12-013Reversal of sign denial by Sign Art, Inc. for Brookline Bank, 430 High Street, Medford, MA OCD 2011-38 Free standing sign protrudes into the six foot setback from the property line that is required. The sign also exceeds the maximum height allowed which is 6 feet above grade. 12-014Petition for Common Victualler License by Carlos DePena for Caf Pizzarelli, Inc., 217 Middlesex Avenue, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate # 127 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmens Compensation Petition

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 12-015January 4, 2012 To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Re: Loan Order-Hormel Stadium Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following Loan Order: CITY OF MEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS LOAN ORDER (Hormel Stadium and Turf Repairs/Improvements) BE IT ORDERED: That the sum of $860,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of constructing the playing field at Hormel Stadium, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and that to raise this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefore in the aggregate principal amount of $860,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 7(25), of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority.

AND FURTHER ORDERED: That the City Treasurer is authorized to file an application with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds or notes of the City authorized by this vote or pursuant to any prior vote of the City, and in connection therewith, to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts may require. . Very truly yours, (signature file/paper) Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor 12-020January 5, 2012 TO: President Robert A. Maiocco and the Members of the Medford City Council FROM: Mayor Michael J. McGlynn Re: ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FROM THE PARKLAND ACQUISITIONS AND RENOVATIONS FOR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HORMEL STADIUM ATHLETIC FIELD AND TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT Dear President Maiocco and Members of the Medford City Council: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body authorize me to accept a grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for improvements to Hormel Stadium. In addition, I request that you appropriate the sum of $860,000.00 for the implementation of this project. The main focus of this effort is to improve this outdoor facility which is used for major high school events, regional tournaments, youth league and other community activities. As you know, it also serves as a venue for informal neighborhood uses and multi generational recreational uses, particularly at the track that surrounds the field. The renovation of the Hormel Stadium Field from natural grass to synthetic turf will allow it stand up under the demands of varied and repetitive use. This property was conveyed to the City by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on March 8, 2000 by way of a deed that contains various restrictions including a Conservation Restriction and a general use restriction that limits the use of the property by stating that it shall be limited in perpetuity to municipal recreation, open space and education purpose The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is offering a reimbursement grant of $500,000.00 to the City of Medford to support these renovations. Implementation of the project will cost a total of $860,000.00 and this sum must be 3

appropriated and allocated to the project prior to execution of the grant agreement. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs through its Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant program will reimburse $500,000.00 of this total to the City on completion of the project. Respectfully Submitted, (signature file/paper) Mayor Michael J. McGlynn MJM/mr 12-016January 4, 2012 To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Re: Loan Order-School Technology

Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following Loan Order: CITY OF MEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS LOAN ORDER (School Technology) BE IT ORDERED: That the sum of $3,300,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of technology improvements at the School Department, including, but not limited to the purchasing of computers and upgrades to the wireless internet service system, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and that to raise this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefore in the aggregate principal amount of $3,300,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 7(28) and 7(29), of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. AND FURTHER ORDERED: That the City Treasurer is authorized to file an application with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds or notes of the City authorized by this vote or pursuant to any prior vote of the City, and in connection therewith, to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts may require. Very truly yours, (signature file/paper) Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

12-017January 4, 2012 To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Re: Loan Order-Fire Alarm Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following Loan Order: CITY OF MEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS LOAN ORDER (Fire Alarm System Upgrades and Repairs) BE IT ORDERED: That the sum of $300,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of making upgrades and repairs to the Citys fire alarm system, including the payment of all other costs incidental or related thereto, and that to raise this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefore in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(14), of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. AND FURTHER ORDERED: That the City Treasurer is authorized to file an application with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds or notes of the City authorized by this vote or pursuant to any prior vote of the City, and in connection therewith, to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts may require. Very truly yours, (signature file/paper) Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

12-018January 4, 2012 To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Re: Loan Order-Sidewalk Construction/Stump Removal Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: 5

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following Loan Order: CITY OF MEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS LOAN ORDER (Sidewalk Improvements) BE IT ORDERED: That the sum of $500,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of making sidewalk improvements, including the removal of tree stumps and the payment of all other costs incidental or related thereto, and that to raise this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefore in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 7(6), of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. AND FURTHER ORDERED: That the City Treasurer is authorized to file an application with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds or notes of the City authorized by this vote or pursuant to any prior vote of the City, and in connection therewith, to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts may require. Very truly yours, (signsture file/paper) Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor 12-019January 4, 2012 To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Re: Loan Order-Police Headquarters Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following Loan Order: CITY OF MEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS LOAN ORDER (Police Headquarters Building Study) BE IT ORDERED: That the sum of $250,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of engineering or architectural services associated with the potential development of a new Police Headquarters building, or the reconstruction of the existing facility, including the payment of all other costs incidental or related thereto, and that to raise this appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said 6

sum and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefore in the aggregate principal amount of $250,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Sections 7(21) or 7(22), of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. AND FURTHER ORDERED: That the City Treasurer is authorized to file an application with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any and all bonds or notes of the City authorized by this vote or pursuant to any prior vote of the City, and in connection therewith, to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts may require. Very truly yours, (signature file/paper) Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 11-078 MGL Chapter 32B, Section 18 Eligible retirees Enroll Medicare part B IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL 11-450 MARCH 1, 2011 MARCH 8, 2011 TABLED TABLED

Support House Bill 52 - Hearing Aids for children IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 24, 2011 SECTION 22

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Amendments to Appendix A Fee Schedule IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14, 2011 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Virginia C. Gorham IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Imran Pithawala IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED

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On record to oppose Congress Inflation Index IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL November 15, 2011 November 22, 2011 TABLED TABLED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 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

Records: The Records of the Meeting of January 3, 2012 were passed to Councillor Caraviello Adjournment: