medford city council agenda august 12, 2014

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You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a PublicHearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P.Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY,

August 12, 2014 on a petition by National Grid of North Andover, MA., forpermission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures including the necessary sustaining

and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way:

James Street-National Grid to install 30’ +/- of 2-4” PVC conduit from P-6081 tocustomer’s property line at 21 James Street

Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it bepermission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain undergroundelectric conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it mayfind necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits tobe located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith markedNational Grid. – 16323489 dated 05/1/2014

Approved – Chief Engineer –Upon review of this petition, the EngineeringDepartment based on the Engineers review, that this work can proceed forthwithprovided the following requirements are met; No City Owned or private utilities orother structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that allsewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation.

Before beginning work the contractor shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtainapplicable permits from the Engineering Division. National Grid shall complete allrestoration in accordance with City of Medford regulations and standards as wellas for removing all debris related to its work.

Approved - Supt. of Wires

Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516 Planscan be viewed in City Clerk’s Office 781-393-2425

S/ Edward P. FinnCity Clerk

14-595-LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND

CONDUITS

MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a PublicHearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P.Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY,

August 12, 2014 on a petition by National Grid of North Andover, MA., and



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Verizon New England for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures includingthe necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the followingpublic way:

James Street-National Grid to install 1 JO Pole and relocating 1 JO Pole on

James St., beginning at a point 150 feet east of the centerline of the intersectionof Swan St. and James St. and continuing approximately 200 feet in a Southeastdirection. National Grid is relocating Pole 11 on James St to relieve clearanceissues from new construction

Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it bepermission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain undergroundelectric conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it mayfind necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits tobe located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith markedNational Grid. – 16323489 dated 05/12/2014

Approved – Chief Engineer –Upon review of this petition, the EngineeringDepartment based on the Engineers review, that this work can proceed forthwithprovided the following requirements are met; No City Owned or private utilities orother structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that allsewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation.

Before beginning work the contractor shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtainapplicable permits from the Engineering Division. National Grid shall complete allrestoration in accordance with City of Medford regulations and standards as wellas for removing all debris related to its work.

Approved - Supt. of Wires

Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516 Planscan be viewed in City Clerk’s Office 781-393-2425

S/ Edward P. FinnCity Clerk

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

14-596-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn

Be It Resolved, I, City Councillor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, being on the prevailingside of the vote taken on Special Permit Petition 14-554, moved for reconsiderationof my vote.

14-616-Offered by Councillor KnightBe It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate David Holway, NationalPresident of the N.A.G.E, on his recent appointment by President Barack Obamato the Federal Labor Relations Council.



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14-617-Offered by Councillor KnightBe It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Edward Reardon Jr. andTara Flynn on the birth of their newest child Rylee Lynn.

14-618-Offered by Councillor KnightBe It Resolved the Medford City Council, in an effort to prevent bullying in ourpublic schools and to improve student safety, support the use of securitycameras on school buses.

14-619- Offered by Councillor Knight Be It Resolved the Medford city council extends it's best wishes toward a speedyrecovery to Eric Ferrazani who recently suffered a spinal cord injury.

14-620- Offered by Councillor KnightBe It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate MHS Alumnus Joe Sacco

on being named to coaching staff of the Boston Bruins.

14-621-Offered by President Camuso and Councillor KnightBe It Resolved the Medford City Council extend it's deep and sincere condolencesto the family of Donna Marie Galusi on her recent passing.

14-622-Offered by Vice President CaravielloBe It Resolved that that Carol Power be allowed to address the Council onOvarian Cancer and September being Ovarian Cancer Month and their placing ofribbons around the City.

14-623-Offered by Vice President CaravielloBe It Resolved that the Annual Challenger Day is in it's 8th year and is being heldthis year on Sunday, August 17 at 12:15 at Bruce Field in Malden. This baseballgame is open to all young women and men with physical disabilities.

14-624-Offered by Vice President Caraviello:Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulatePellegrino Garozzo, more popularly known as "Pino" on his retirement. Pino hasbeen a tailor for 45 years and many of those years in Medford Square. He will bemissed in Medford Square especially on Saturdays for lunch.We wish him well on his retirement.

14-625-Offered by Councillor MarksBe It Resolved that Medford resident and long time businessman Pellegrino(Pino) Garozzo be recognized by the Medford City Council for his recentretirement. Pino was the owner of Pino's Men's Shop & Tailoring in MedfordSquare for over 45 years. Mr Garozzo served Medford residents with top qualitytailoring and service and was a staple in our square for many years.



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14-626-Offered by Councillor MarksBe It Resolved that the Medford City Council recognize long time Medfordresident Juliet Garabedian for celebrating her 100th birthday. Be it furtherresolved that a city council citation be issued to honor Juliet.

14-627-Offered by Councillor KnightBe it resolved the Medford City Council welcome Cosme Portillo, Isidro Valentin,Heath Johnson, and Daniel Complese to the Medford DPW.

14-632-Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that because the mayor has refused to answer council resolution

14-566, it can be argued that he is the authority in charge of the city's website and he decides and approves what content can be placed on it.

14-633-Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that because public access TV is not up and running and because

cable ratepayers have been continuously paying for public access sinceDecember 2012 without any programming to the tune in excess of over $275,000and because candidates running for office have no public access forum to maketheir statements and since the Mayor is the sole contracting authority withVerizon and Comcast for public access TV, therein presents the ulterior motiveas to why he so chooses not to have public access TV up and running as inevery other surrounding community

14-634-Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that the proposed water and sewer new tiered rate charges be

discussed as well as why the city administration has not purchased the leakdetection usage on homeowners accounts that would identify spike situation soas to have the home owner notified.

14-635-Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that the single historic home districts be discussed

14-597-Offered by Vice President Caraviello

City of MedfordCall for

State PrimarySeptember 9, 2014

BE IT ORDERED that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized anddirected to notify and warn such of the inhabitants of the City of Medford, as werequalified by law to vote for candidates at the State Primary on Tuesday,September 9, 2014, to assemble at the polling places in their respective wards



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and precincts, then and there to give in their votes for: a SENATOR INCONGRESS; a GOVERNOR; a LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: an ATTORNEYGENERAL; a SECRETARY OF STATE: a TREASURER; an AUDITOR; aREPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS: a COUNCILLOR; a SENATOR INGENERAL COURT: a REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT: a DISTRICT

ATTORNEY; a REGISTER OF PROBATE and such other vacancies as mayexist or occur and the polls of said State Primary shall open at 7:00 A.M. andremain open until 8:00 P.M.

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: that the following named polling places be,and they are hereby designed for use at the State Primary on September 9,2014.

Voting Precincts

Ward 1 Precinct 1 Andrew Middle School, 3000 Mystic Vly. Pkwy.Ward 1 Precinct 2 Fire Fighter’s Club, 340 Salem Street

Ward 2 Precinct 1 St. Francis Parish Center, Fellsway and Fulton St.Ward 2 Precinct 2 Roberts Elementary School, 35 Court St.

Ward 3 Precinct 1 Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 170 Governors Ave.Ward 3 Precinct 2 Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop Street

Ward 4 Precinct 1 Tufts University, Gantcher Center Rear, 161 College Ave.Ward 4 Precinct 2 Walkling Ct./Auburn and North Street (Fondacaro Center)

Ward 5 Precinct 1 Columbus Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave.Ward 5 Precinct 2 Columbus Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave.

Ward 6 Precinct 1 West Medford Fire Station, 26 Harvard Ave.Ward 6 Precinct 2 Brooks School, 388 High Street

Ward 7 Precinct 1 Mystic Valley Towers, North Building EntranceWard 7 Precinct 2 McGlynn K-8 Public School, 3004 Mystic Vly. Pkwy.

Ward 8 Precinct 1 Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave.Ward 8 Precinct 2 Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall – 114 Mystic Ave.



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PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

14-628- Petition for Common Victualler License by Robert Savin,Pres. of Savin Burger,

LLC dba Smashburger, 799 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA

ON FILEBusiness Certificate #151 Letter of ComplianceBuilding Dept. State Tax IDFire Dept Workmen’s’ Compensation Police Traffic Impact ApplicationHealthTreasurer

14-629-Petition for Taxi Operator License by Daniel Bekele, 177 Hillside Street, Boston,MA 02120 Driving for Mystic Cab, 407 R Mystic Ave, 34B U31

ON FILE

CORI Police Dept.

14-630-Petition for Taxi Operator License by Mohd Karajeh, 398 Malden St, Revere, MA02151 Driving for Mass Cab, 121R Mystic Ave

ON FILE

CORI Police Dept.

14-631- Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, Medford to discuss censorship

14-636-Petition by Anthony D’ Antonio,12 Yale Street, Medford, MA to discuss a CharterReview Commission.



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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

14-598-August 4, 2014

To The Honorable President andMembers of the Medford City CouncilCity HallMedford, MA 02155

Dear Mr. President and Councillors:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve of thefollowing Amendments to Revised Ordinances entitled, “Compensation Plan and LeaveOrdinances,” Chapter 66, “Personnel”:

CITY OF MEDFORD AMENDMENT TO REVISED ORDINANCES

COMPENSATION PLAN AND LEAVE ORDINANCESCHAPTER 66, PERSONNEL

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Medford in Chapter 66 entitled“Personnel” Article II entitled “Classification and Compensation Plans” Section 66.35entitled “Public Works Personnel” and Section 66.36 (b)entitled “Building Services

Personnel” are hereby amended as follows:

Section 1. In subsection 66.35 effective June 30, 2013, add two and one-half percent(2.5%) of the present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said present amount of each step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highestfigure for each grade: PW-23; PW-22.5; PW-22:PW-21; PW-20; PW-19; PW-18; PW-17; PW-16; PW-15; PW-14; PW-13; PW-12; PW-11; PW-10; PW-9; PW-8; PW-7; PW-6; PW-5.5; PW-5; PW-4 and PW-3.

Section 2. In subsection 66.36 (b) effective June 30, 2013, add two and one-half percent(2.5%) of the present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said present amount of each step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highestfigure for each grade: B-4.5; B-4 and B-2

Section 3. In subsection 66.35 effective December 31, 2013, add one percent (1%) ofthe present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said presentamount of each step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure foreach grade: PW-23; PW-22.5; PW-22:PW-21; PW-20; PW-19; PW-18; PW-17; PW-16;PW-15; PW-14; PW-13; PW-12; PW-11; PW-10; PW-9; PW-8; PW-7; PW-6; PW-5.5;PW-5; PW-4 and PW-3.

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Section 4. In subsection 66.36 (b) effective December 31, 2013, add one percent (1%) ofthe present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said present



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amount of each step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure foreach grade: B-4.5; B-4 and B-2

Section 5. In subsection 66.35 effective June 30, 2014, add one percent (1%) of the present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said present amount of

each step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure for eachgrade: PW-23; PW-22.5; PW-22:PW-21; PW-20; PW-19; PW-18; PW-17; PW-16; PW-15; PW-14; PW-13; PW-12; PW-11; PW-10; PW-9; PW-8; PW-7; PW-6; PW-5.5; PW-5;PW-4 and PW-3.

Section 6. In subsection 66.36 (b) effective June 30, 2014, add one percent (1%) of the present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said present amount ofeach step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure for eachgrade: B-4.5; B-4 and B-2

Section 7. In subsection 66.35 effective December 29, 2014, add one percent (1%) of

the present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said presentamount of each step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure foreach grade: PW-23; PW-22.5; PW-22:PW-21; PW-20; PW-19; PW-18; PW-17; PW-16;PW-15; PW-14; PW-13; PW-12; PW-11; PW-10; PW-9; PW-8; PW-7; PW-6; PW-5.5;PW-5; PW-4 and PW-3.

Section 8. In subsection 66.36 (b) effective December 29, 2014 add one percent (1%) ofthe present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said presentamount of each step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure foreach grade: B-4.5; B-4 and B-2

Section 9. In subsection 66.35 effective June 30, 2015, add one percent (1%) of the present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said present amount ofeach step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure for eachgrade: PW-23; PW-22.5; PW-22:PW-21; PW-20; PW-19; PW-18; PW-17; PW-16; PW-15; PW-14; PW-13; PW-12; PW-11; PW-10; PW-9; PW-8; PW-7; PW-6; PW-5.5; PW-5;PW-4 and PW-3.

Section 10. In subsection 66.36 (b) effective June 30, 2015, add one percent (1%) of the present amount of each step within the grades shown below, to the said present amount ofeach step and adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure for eachgrade: B-4.5; B-4 and B-2

It is estimated that the contract will cost approximately $277,340 in additional funds inFY 2015. A separate transfer paper is on the agenda for your consideration.

Very truly yours,(signature file/paper)Michael J. McGlynn,

Mayor



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14-599-August 4, 2015

To The Honorable President andMembers of the Medford City Council

City HallMedford, MA 02155

Dear Mr. President and Councillors:

In regards to the paper before you this evening regarding the proposed increase to thePublic Works and Building Services Union Employees-An amendment to Chapter 66,Article II, Section 66.35 and Section 66.36 (b):

Please transfer $159,340 from Negotiated Salary Account 009-102-5199 to the following:

010-491-5110 $33,900010-411-5110 $ 6,900010-421-5110 $70,000010-492-5110 $20,000010-495-5110 $18,340010-246-5110 $10,200

Please transfer $62,500 from Water Retained Earnings to a/c 620-450-5110.

Please transfer $55,500 from Sewer Retained Earnings to a/c 610-440-5110.

Very truly yours,(signature file/paper)Michael J. McGlynn,

Mayor

14-615-

REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER$1,000.00 ACCOUNT #010-151-5762

Date: July 31, 2014

To: The President and Members of theHonorable Medford City Council

Fr: Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Claimant Name: Julian S. Sanders v. City of MedfordLaw Department File No. 11-44

Date of Accident: February 7, 2011



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Date of Settlement: July 14, 2014Date of Trial Result: NAAmount of Request: $4,000.00Claimant’s Attorney: Louis B. Birenbaum, Esquire

Description of Alleged Claim:

The claimant, Julian S. Sanders, age 45, 143 Quitman Street, Newark, NJ 07108 seeksCompensation for injuries suffered as a result of a sidewalk defect, namely, ice located near 303Park Street in Medford, Massachusetts. His injury occurred on February 7, 2011 atapproximately 8:00 p.m. As a result of his fall, he sustained acute lateral chest wall/ribcontusions, acute right trapezius muscle pain and stiffness, and acute right lumbar musculature pain and stiffness. He was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital as well as RiversideChiropractic Center. His medical bills were in excess of $3,855.00 The necessary Release has been obtained from the claimant.

Breakdown to Amount Requested:

Medical Cost $3,855.45Lost Wages: -0-Property Damage: -0-Other: -0-Total Settlement: $4,000.00

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED

14-492 ‘Taxi Operator License Tarik El-Amrani- On Time Taxi

IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2014 TABLED

’14-529 Off-street parking enforcement

IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2014 TABLED

’14-540 Show Cause Hearing CTC Gold Refinery, 6 Salem St

IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2014

IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 2014 TABLED



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’14-549 Council Resolution Amendment to Budget

IN CITY COUNCIL June 24, 2014 Passed 4-3

Mayor June 30, 2014 Vetoed


’14-568 Solicitor’s Information Channel 3


PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

Reports Due / Deadlines

12-507-Traffic Commission Review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue

Records:The Tabled Records of June 17, 2014 were passed to Vice President Caraviello.

The Tabled Records of June 24, 2014 were passed to Councillor Dello Russo.

The Records of July 15, 2014 were passed to Councillor Knight.

Adjournment:

Medford City Council Summer Meeting Schedule

September 23, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PMSeptember 30, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM

2014 Election ScheduleSeptember 9, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM State PrimaryNovember 4, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM State Election

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