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Medford City Council The Twenty Fifth Regular Meeting

Medford, Massachusetts July 15, 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 Twenty Fifth 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 17, 2014 were passed to Vice President Caraviello. The Records of June 24, 2014 were passed to Councillor Dello Russo.

HEARINGS

14-540 City Council

City of Medford

SHOW CAUSE HEARING NOTICE

The Medford City Council will conduct a Show Cause Hearing Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the Howard F. Alden Memorial Chambers, Medford City Hall

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relative to violations to the Second Hand Article License operating at 6 Salem Street, Medford, MA. 02155 on complaints brought forth by the Medford Police department in regards to City of Medford’s Ordinances Chapter 14, sections 14-138 (record keeping) and 139 (Holding Period) Aleksandr Yeghiyan of CTC Gold Refinery at 6 Salem Street, Medford, MA. 02155. is requested to appear before the Medford City Council as well as representatives from the Medford Police Department and any interested abutter to this operation. Telephone 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. 781-393-2516. The City of Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer. For further information contact the City Clerk’s Office 781-393-2425. By Order of the Medford City Council S/Edward P. Finn, City Clerk

14-553- CITY OF MEDFORD

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday Evening, July 15, 2014, at 7:00 P.M. on petition by Chris Boulter, President of Boulter Plywood Corporation, DBA Boulter Plywood at 425 Riverside Ave., for a Special Permit to amend the zoning ordinance in accordance with Medford Zoning Ordinance Chapter 94, City of Medford Zoning Ordinance, section 94-148 (d) Table of Use Regulations, Use 30, to operate Retail Sales at the location 425 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA., On said site being located in a (I) Industrial Zoning District: Petitions and plans may be seen in the Office of the City Clerk, Medford City Hall, Medford, MA. Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. 781-393-2516. The City of Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer. For information, contact the City Clerk 781-393-2425 By order of the City Council. s/ Edward P. Finn City Clerk City of Medford Advertise Medford Daily Mercury June 27 and July 3, 2014

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14-554- CITY OF MEDFORD

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, Massachusetts, on TUESDAY EVENING, July 15, 2014 at 7:00 P. M. on a petition by Dikran Megurdichian of 137 Main Street Realty Trust LLC for a Special Permit pursuant to Chapter 94, Zoning Ordinances of the City of Medford, Section 94-148 (d) (56A-1) to operate a “Drive Through Retail Sales” at the proposed site of Patriot Bank at 137 Main Street, Medford, MA., said site being located in an C-1 Commercial 1 Zoning District. Petition and plans may be seen in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts. Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. 781-393-2516. The City of Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer. By order of the City Council. Edward P. Finn City Clerk Advertised In Medford Mercury June 27 and July 3, 2014 14-561-

CITY OF MEDFORD

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held in the HOWARD F. ALDEN MEMORIAL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, on Tuesday Evening, July 15, 2014, At 7:00 P.M., on a petition of How Young Inc. dba A-Tech to operate an Automotive Repair Shop (Class 4 License) at 67 Mystic Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts. Petitions and plans may be seen in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 103, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts. Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids and further information. T.D.D. 781- 393-2516. The City of Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer.

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By Order of the City Council. S/Edward P. Finn City Clerk Advertised July 7, 2014, Medford Daily Mercury

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

14-565-Offered by Councillor Marks Be It Resolved that the Dunkin Donuts delivery trucks parking on the lower end of Bonner Ave be discussed. 14-566-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that the use and who is in charge of the City's web page be discussed. 14-567-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that the Mayor's comments to WHDH news investigator Hank Fillopy Ryan be discussed 14-568-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that a brief discussion be made regarding the city solicitors most concerning information forwarded to the council regarding the dissolution petition of Medford Community Access a/k/a channel 3 and its former president. 14-569-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that a written update be forwarded to the city council on the city owned West Medford parking lot with contaminated soil. 14-570-Offered by Councillor Knight Be It Resolved that the trees removed from Alexander Avenue shall be replaced at a ratio of at least 1:1, Be it further resolved the City examine the feasibility of planting matured trees at these location if and where feasible, Be it further resolved the City provide the residents of Alexander Avenue with the information necessary to participate in the Cities residential tree program. 14-571-Offered by Councillor Knight Be it Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Paul Faggiano on his recent appointment and swearing in to the position of Lieutenant with the Medford Fire Department.

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PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

14-563- Petition for Class II Auto Dealer License by How Young, Inc dba A-Tech, 67 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate #124 Letter of Compliance Building Dept. State Tax ID Fire Dept Workmen’s’ Compensation Police Traffic Impact Bond Treasurer Application 14-564- Petition for Common Victualler License by Antonio J. Pereira, 27 Waite St, Malden, MA 02148 for Lisa’s Family Pizzeria, 283-285 Bostonn Ave, Medford, MA 02155 ON FILE Business Certificate #147 Letter of Compliance Building Dept. State Tax ID Fire Dept Workmen’s’ Compensation Police Traffic Impact Application Health Treasurer 14-572- Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Carlo Mangini-Hanson for Dom’s Motor Service dba Riverside Motorsports, 357 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 OCD application 2014 -20A, only 1 primary sign allowed, 20B only 1 primary sign allowed 14-573- Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Dennis Ring, for Metro Roofing , 206 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 OCD application 2014-18C Roof sign + exceeds allowable number of signs, 18-D exceeds the allowable size of a projecting sign which is 4’, 18-E exceeds the allowable number of signs

14-574- Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Starlite Sign, for Hertz Local Edition, 242 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 OCD application 2014-21A exceeds the allowable size of a primary sign, 2014-21B exceeds maximum signage

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14-575- Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Excel Signs, for Nijiya Restaurant, 9 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 OCD application 2014-17B more than 1 primary sign, 2014-17C more than 1 primary sign 14-576- Petition for Taxi Operator License by Wilgens Glaude, 37 Magnolias Street Apt 1, Malden, MA 02148 Driving for City Wide Taxi, 40 Canal St, Medford, MA ON FILE CORI Police Dept. 14-577- Petition for Taxi Operator License by Xiaoping Zheng, 59 Cheriton Road, Quincy, MA 02170 Driving for Mass Cab, 121R Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA ON FILE CORI Police Dept. 14-578- Petition by Robert L. Cappucci, Jr.; 71 Evans St, Medford, MA to address Council on Mayor’s veto to budget amendment.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

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REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #01-161-532

Date: July 3, 2014

To: The President and Members of the

Honorable Medford City Council

Fr: Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Claimant Name: Theresa and Andrew Castagnetti-File #10-25

Date of Accident: February 25, 2010

Date of Settlement June 19, 2014

Date of Trial Result: NA

Amount of Request: $2,900.00

Claimant’s attorney: None

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Description of Alleged Claim:

The claimants, Theresa and Andrew Castagnetti of 23 Cushing Street, Medford, MA seek

Compensation for extensive damage to the chain link fence at their property as a result of

a large limb that fell from a City tree, on February 25, 2010. The necessary Releases

have been obtained from the claimant.

Breakdown to Amount Requested:

Medical Cost: -0-

Lost Wages: -0-

Property Damage: $2,900.00

Other: -0-

Total Settlement: $2,900.00

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 ’14-549 Council Resolution Amendment to Budget IN CITY COUNCIL June 24, 2014 Passed 4-3 Mayor June 30, 2014 Vetoed

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

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

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Records:

The Tabled Records of June 17, 2014 were passed to Vice President Caraviello. The Records of June 24, 2014 were passed to Councillor Dello Russo.

Adjournment: Medford City Council Summer Meeting Schedule

August 12, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM September 23, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM September 30, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 PM 2014 Election Schedule September 9, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM State Primary November 4, 2014 Tuesday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM State Election