Medford City Council

The First Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts January 8, 2013

City Council
Paul A. Camuso Richard F. Caraviello Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. Breanna Lungo-Koehn Robert A. Maiocco Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta City Clerk Edward P. Finn called the First 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 December 11, 2012 were passed to Councillor Marks. The Records of December 18, 2012 were passed to Councillor Penta 13-001-Election of a Council President for 2013 Administration of Oath to Council President 13-002- Election of a Council Vice President for 2013 Administration of Oath to Vice President 13-003- Offered by Councillor Dello Russo Be It Resolved that the Standing Committee Rules be adopted as the Standing Rules of the City Council insofar as they are applicable. 1

13-004- Offered by Councillor Dello Russo Be it resolved that the City Council transfers all papers in committees or on the Table from the 2012 Council to the 2013 Council. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 13-005-Offered by President Maiocco Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate W. Warren Ramirez on his recent retirement. Warren has been in the Banking Business for 45 years and will be retiring from the Brookline Bancorp in Medford. Warren has also been active in activities with Grace Episcopal Church, in many Civic Organizations and is a member of the Commissioner of Trusts Funds of Medford. 13-006-Offered by Councillor Caraviello Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Lino and Audrey Avellani of Lino & Audrey's Restaurant for 32 years of service to the community of Medford. The Avellani's will be retiring from their business after spending 32 years on Mystic Avenue Be it further resolved that a Council commend Lino and Audrey with a council commendation for their dedication to the community of Medford. 13-007-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be It Resolved that the Winter Parking Ban be discussed. Be it further resolved that Medford residents be allowed to speak on the issue. 13-008-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council be updated with regard to the police radios that have been purchased. When will they be replacing the old radios, and have they been tested throughout our entire community? 13-009-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that the unresolved or yet to be determined matters that completely disrupted the operations at the Medford Housing Authority during 2012 be discussed.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 13-010Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Donna Cullen-Agent for Poyant Signs for Rockland Trust, 270 Mystic Avenue 13-011Petition for Common Victualler License by Sally Russell for The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, LLC #2410, 471 Salem St, Medford, MA ON FILE Business Certificate # 325 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Traffic Impact Health

Treasurer/Collector State Tax Form Letter of Compliance Workmens Compensation Petition 2

13-012Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, to address the Council on Judge Jacksons Taxpayer Funded Evaluation 13-013Petition by Jeanne M. Martin, 10 Cummings Street, to discuss the Water and Sewer Enterprize account.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 13-014REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #01-161-532

Date: January 2, 2013 To: The President and Members of the Honorable Medford City Council Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

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Claimant Name: Arbella Mutual Insurance Co (subrogee of Kerry Bianco) Law Department File: #01-162 Date of Accident: August 9, 2008 Date of Settlement: December 27, 2012 Date of Trial Result: NA Amount of Request: $3,500.00 Claimants Attorney: Joseph P. Bonfiglio Description of Alleged Claim: The claimant, Arbella Mutual Insurance Co, seeks compensation for they amount that it paid to to its insured, Kerry Bianco for damage to her vehicle as a result of a falling limb from a City tree, on August 9, 2008, while parked in the driveway at 425 Winthrop Street. The necessary Releases have been obtained from the claimant. Breakdown to Amount Requested: Medical Cost: Lost Wages: Property Damage: Other: Total Settlement: -0-0$7,133.25 -0$3,500.00

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 11-486 Amendments to Appendix A Fee Schedule IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14, 2011 11-583 Taxi Operator License Imran Pithawala IN CITY COUNCIL 11-713 SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED TABLED

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

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Taxi Operator License Rose Marie Oscar IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 TABLED

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Yale Street Parking Lot Health & Safety IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 2012 TABLED

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Solicitor present updated Massage Ordinance IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 29, 2012 TABLED

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Council paper 12-049 back on agenda for Third Reading IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2012 SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 TABLED TABLED Chair in doubt

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Discuss Courtyard situation with Neighbors & Meeting IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 2012 JULY 10, 2012 TABLED TABLED

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$160,000 Loan Order DPW Demolition Cost IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2012 PASSED TO TAKE ITS FIRST READING TRANSCRIPT

ADVERTISED

AUGUST 23, 2012

Eligible for 3rd reading September 18, 2012 12-558 Loan Order $63,500 Relocation Costs DPW Facility IN CITY COUNCIL 12-586AUGUST 7, 2012 TABLED

Committee of the Whole Report on Non Owner Occupied Property Taxes IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 11, 2012 TABLED

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, 2011 11-631-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation Burger King 383 Mystic Ave April 24, 2012 12-090-Six Month Review SPC Zoning Medford Gas & Repair, 85 Main St October 9, 2012 12-091-Three Month Review Class 4 Repair License Ravelo Auto Repair, 144 Mystic Ave July 3, 2012 12-507-Traffic Commission review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue 12-508- Six Month Review SPC hours Kellys Drive-Thru, 35 Revere Beach Pky, Jan 10, 2013 Records: The Tabled Records of December 11, 2012 were passed to Councillor Marks The Records of December 18, 2012 were passed to Councillor Penta

Adjournment: