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Medford City Council The Fifteenth Regular Meeting

Medford, Massachusetts April 22, 2014

City Council

Paul A. Camuso, President

Richard F. Caraviello, Vice President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.

Adam Knight Breanna Lungo-Koehn

Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta

Council President, Paul A. Camuso, called the Fifteenth 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 April 15, 2014 were passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

14-373-Offered by Vice President Caraviello Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council request the Mayor has DPW repair the large pothole in the parking lot at the Medford Public Library. 14-374-Offered by Vice President Caraviello Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council please discuss the policies and parking problems at the City of Medford’s Municipal Park Lots throughout the city.

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14-382-Offered by Vice President Caraviello Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council request that the Agendas of all Boards and Commissions be sent to the Council members prior to their meetings. 14-383-Offered by Councillor Vice President Caraviello Be It Resolved that a letter be sent from the Medford City Council asking our State Delegation to support the Brownfield’s Redevelopment Funds in the current budget being deliberated in the House of Representatives. Amendment 915 would allocate up to $45 million from the fiscal 2014 year-end surplus to Brownfield projects. Amendment 121 would provide a $30 million appropriation in the fiscal 2015 state budget. This funding is critical to the successful redevelopment of former industrial sites and will enhance local economic development efforts across the state and improve the environment. 14-384-Offered by Vice President Caraviello Be It Resolved that the Mayor’s office explore the possibility of purchasing the Spring Step Building now that it is back on the market for sale. The proposed use will be for a home for the Arts Community, community meeting space, and the new location of TV 3 along with other varied uses which can be discussed. 14-386-Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate long time Medford resident Frances R Belmonte on the celebration of her 90th birthday on April 26th 2014.

PETITIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 14-385 Petition by Ed Barry of Medford Trans, Inc. 290 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA to upgrade the following five (5) taxis: #10 2006 Ford Crown Vic Vin# 2FAHP71W06X139703 TO REPLACE 2007 Ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAHP71W47X129927 #25 2008 Ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAFP71V78X105100 TO REPLACE 2007 Ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAHP71W77X129963 #28 2005 Ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAHP71W15X160574 TO REPLACE 2007 Ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAFP71WX7X163113

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#29 2008 Ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAFP71V68X144891 TO REPLACE 2005 Ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAFP71W85X176861 #32 2008 ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAFP71V88X144892 TO REPLACE 2005 Ford Crown Vic Vin#2FAHP71W35X149219

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13-633 Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED ’13-778 Dr. W. Wood discuss Casinos IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 11, 2013 TABLED

’14-060 Commonwealth Transportation Bond Bill

IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 2014 TABLED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

Reports Due / Deadlines 12-507-Traffic Commission Review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue

Records:

The Records of April 15, 2014 were passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn.

Adjournment: