medford city council meeting september 24, 2013

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Medford City CouncilThe Twenty-Seventh Regular Meeting

Medford, MassachusettsSeptember 24, 2013

City CouncilPaul A. Camuso

Richard F. Caraviello

Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Vice PresidentBreanna Lungo-KoehnRobert A. Maiocco, President

Michael J. MarksRobert M. Penta

Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Twenty- Seventh Regular Meeting of theMedford 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.

Counc i l Comm endations:

13-427- Offered by Council Marks & Camuso-Honoring all grantees from Medford ArtsCouncil for contribution to Medfords Cultural Life

13-628-Offered by Council Penta- Congratulate Richard & Anna Consolino on theirretirement and 61 years in business


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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 ofJohn H. Jake Keating, retired Medford Police Chief, Medford City Councillor, and Navyveteran on his recent passing.

13-671-Offered by Councillor CamusoBe It Resolved that the city looks into installing a sprinkler park in one of our parks for theenjoyment of Medford families. These parks have become very popular in surroundingcommunities.

13-672-Offered by Councillor Lungo-KoehnBe 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 havemade our Square come alive on Thursdays which has been a benefit to all Medfordresidents, families, businesses and the community as a whole.

13-673-Offered by Lungo-KoehnBe It Resolved that potential raised cross walk on South Street be placed at a location thatwill slow the traffic down for those walking from Walnut to South Street Court as manypeople traverse the area when heading over the Craddock bridge to Medford Square.

13-674-Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that the recent council vote to invoke council rule 21 as it pertains to aparticular subject matter be revoked.

13-675-Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that the Lawrence Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Richard Sackappear before our city council for either the October 1st or October 8th to update thecitizens of Medford of the hospital's alleged takeover by another medical institution.

13-682- Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that the city owned West Medford parking lot be discussed.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

13-676-Petition 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


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From 2007 Ford Crown Vic VIN # FAHP71W15X16057413-677-Petition for Common Victualler License by Adam Liebman, 19 Marshall St, Brookline, MA02446 for Tamper, 340 Boston Ave, Medford, MA

ON FILEBusiness Certificate # 201 Treasurer/CollectorBuilding Dept. State Tax FormFire Dept. Letter of ComplianceTraffic Impact Workmens CompensationHealth Petition

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

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

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

13-680-September 11, 2013

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

Dear Mr. President and City Councillors:

I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body appropriate $160,900 from theSale of Lots and Graves Account to the Cemetery Department Salary Account. This recommendedappropriation is requested in accordance with Page 40 of the Fiscal 2014 budget. The CemeteryDepartment Salary account is reduced each year in anticipation of an appropriation from Sales ofLots and Graves.

In addition, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body appropriate $165,495from Perpetual Care to the Cemetery Department Expense budget. This recommendedappropriation is requested in accordance with Page 41 of the Fiscal 2014 budget. The CemeteryExpense 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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13-681-September 12, 2013

To the Honorable President

And Members of the Medford City CouncilCity HallMedford, MA 02155

Dear Mr. President and City Councillors:

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, I respectfully requestand 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 bedetermined.

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

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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


13-497 Show Cause Hearing Star Taxi

IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 9, 2013 TABLED


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13-506 Taxi Operator License Joseph F. Pierre


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

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED

13-644A National Grid Fourth Street transmission & Distribution of gas

IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 TABLED

13-651 Cleaning & Dyeing License Forest St Dry Cleaners


13-655 Taxi Operator License Ralph J. Lafortune


13-667 Loan Order Amendment Ord 781 MHS Science Labs

IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 PASSED TO TAKEITS FIRST READING

ADVERTISED SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT

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 22UNDEBATABLE

IN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 2012 PASSED TO TAKEITS FIRST\READING AS

AMENDED

IN COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2012 COUNCIL RECORDCORRECTION

ADVERTISED APRIL 5, 2012 MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT

IN COUNCIL APRIL 17, 2012 FAILED TO TAKE ITS 3RD


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READING AS AMENDED

IN COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2012 PAPER 12-469 - MOTIONTO RESCIND FAILEDVOTE OF APRIL 17,

2012-TABLED

IN COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 PAPER 12-469- MOTIONTO RESCIND FAILEDVOTE OF APRIL 17,2012-PASSED

IN COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 PASSED TO TAKE ITSTHIRD READING AS

AMENDED to $12,994,000.TO BE ORDAINED

ADVERTISED SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT

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, 201111-631-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation Burger King 383 Mystic Ave April 24, 201212-090-Six Month Review SPC Zoning Medford Gas & Repair 85 Main St October 9, 201212-091-Three Month Review Class 4 Repair License Ravelo Auto Repair, 144 Mystic Ave July 3,201212-507-Traffic Commission Review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue12-508-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:


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