[Fred Dello Russo]: Perfect. Matthew Sungjo Harris. Darren Garhong Truong. Eleanor Christina Nicarra. Oprah Christina, excuse me, Oprah Christine Nicarra. I tried it. Emma Adami. Tanha Alam. Santiago Alvarez. Jason James Anacone. Mariana Machado Aregues. Anthony Alexander Arellano. Katherine Keneally Berry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Michelle Christine Began. Isaiah Jeremiah Bell. Kenza Belula. Sonia Benapal. Zachary Joseph Bertocchi. Kendi Blaze. Antonio Brathwaite. Eric Adam Brown. Hannah Lorraine Brown. Elijah Justin Welto. Peyton Joseph Brzezinski. Samuel Buxton. Michael Stephen Cadet.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Makayla Malloy DiPiccio Callahan. Aston Martin Colope. Evan Thomas Calvert. Clay Nicole Canavan. Rachel Olivia Carboni. Matthew Jason Carr. Anthony Michael Cardilano. Frank Dennis Amarico Caruccio. Kamili Carrera Caraviello. Luciana Chauchi. Nicholas Joseph Sarandola. J Anthony Caesar. Viva Lynn Chavitana. Johnny Charles. Ava Lee Chasteen. Nathan James Chevalier. Josiah Jermaine Clark. Tristan Antoine Shane Kogel Jean Baptiste. Emma Lena Zisk Cohen. Simon Medeiros Correa. Manuel Brandon Flores. Daniel Duke Cupertino. Sophia Rose D'Amelio. Sandro Davida. Joseph Anthony D'Arazio. Gustavo Medeiros Lopez de Concesao. Emily Matos De Silva.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Nathalie Daranuwat. Abe Jett Davidson. Lorelei Cheyenne Davis. Mia Olivia Davis. Isabella Leigh DeAngelis Donahue. Brian Olivera Deesa. Stanley Desome. Kamili Pierce D'Souza. Tenzin Dessel. Anthony Michael DeFranzo. Brian Nicholas DiPlacido. Skyla Marie DiRienzo. Andre Ellis Daniel Francis Doherty. Anna Clara Flaherty Dos Santos. Arthur Rodriguez Dos Santos. Fabio Enrique Dos Santos. Graziella Dos Santos. Kyle Raymond Douglas. Serge Edouard Jr. Mira Soleil Paradiso Eforo. Liza Castillo. Joyce Victoria Cancio Espinoza. Stevens Exeter. Jack Stanley Willard Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Jason Robert Fedocchi. Aviana Kristen Fonseca. Ava Raquel Franny. Gage Edward Gagne. Gavin Peter Gagney. Anderson Antonio Garcia Castellanos. Shreya Gochin. Destiny Laura Goggin. Chloe Evangelina Gello. Noah Ewan Dove Gibson. Saheeb Singh Gill. Alexander James Jogas. Maria Eduarda Tetsera Gomes. William Noel Graham. Jiford Garia. Julia Claire Hallam Baker.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Stella Wynn Heinegg. Diego Esteban Hernandez Castillo. Arianna Ahern Holleen. Nathaniel Keith Hopper. Jared Michael Howe. Bianca Q. Huang. Katrina Huynh. Emily Eileen Ivy. Adrian Conrad Jackson. Muhammad Noor Jamaluddin. Saad Ullah Jan. Nayab Javed. Brian Spencer Jean. Danelle Erica June Alon. Anaya Jeanette Johnson-Oseas.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Bobby Isabella Kalau. Islambek Karagulov. Maximillian Chund Kural. Patrick Thomas Keene. William Thomas Kelly. Abby Rose Kelly. Ron Sampaio Kennedy. Emma Claire Kiley. Julia Kathleen Fargo. Gianna Marie Camorni. Sekou George Kouyate. Kaylee Bridgette Laidlaw. Karnessa Lajoie. Christian Charles Langer. Molly Claire Lappin. Danny Lay. Talia Borges-Leal. Brady Joseph Leet. John Francis Leet. Olivia Ariana Leet. Maria Victoria Lima Costa. John Joseph Lombardo. Lorkins Lubernot. Maria Clara Martins Lopes. Helen Crane Lucas Cormack John Lynch
[Fred Dello Russo]: Nicole Ashley Newby.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Theodore Andrew Norton.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Connor E. O'Leary.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Reina Pieribia.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Anthony John Pirifori.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Leonid Sarman.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Joey Artemio Simone.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Alastair Pasquale Smith. Emma Louise Smith.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Juliana Rose Staridi.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Elena Gabriela Raffaele Szymanski Tyler George Taddea
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'd just like the record to be shown that the microphone system is still in disrepair.
[Fred Dello Russo]: because in the winter they can't be, the wires don't fix as they would in the springtime.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I welcome Councilor Knight's effort in this matter, he's clearly, as he always does, as he always does, researched this subject matter and placed necessary hours in working on this, and also reaching out to people who are pertinent to these matters, all wonderful qualities of a city councilor. And so I equally regard his wisdom to move this to an appropriate committee so that we might have more fruitful and detailed discussion because bogging down such discussion on the council's floor might become tedious and burdensome. I'd also like to point out that there are so many items in this that I'd like to discuss in great detail with regards to legalities, appropriateness, life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness. that I look forward to having a robust and rich discussion on this matter so that people's interests might truly be protected, Mr. President. And I want to, again, express my gratitude to the councilor for the outstanding job he's done in the preparation of this document.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very briefly, Mr. President, I want to thank Councilor Scarpelli for his leadership in this matter. Though we were primarily focused on the issues of Main Street and South Street, that intersection, we did dive in a more broader approach to that whole systemic interaction of streets, Mr. President. And I thought it was a very fruitful discussion. representatives of DOT, our state delegation were with us, as well as, again, Todd Blake, our traffic engineer. And I must say, the day I walked out of that meeting with optimism, and partly because Councilor Scarpelli has done such great work on bringing people together in this matter and holding people to the fire, and that's important. But we had very thoughtful discussions in that meeting. And I also want to say that I received a very pessimistic email, and I will with delight see it not to come to fruition.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, the issue really isn't a bus route being added to a street temporarily. The issue is that a large amount of traffic that travels over Broadway is going to be diverted through city streets to reroute itself. That's the major issue. And so the efforts of DOT in planning for this for nearly a year have been to bring that perimeter further and further out so people are diverted out and stay on the highway rather than come through the neighborhoods. The communication plan was supposed to have been undertaken by now and I think it's beginning. If you notice on the city's website, the announcements are up and DOT explained to us at one of the committee meetings some month or two ago, when we were talking about this, that based on their experience of doing major disruptive projects over the past several years, vis-a-vis bridge work, the bridge work down over in Austin-Brighton, over the Mass Pike, that Commonwealth Ave. bridge, there were a couple others, and also the What did they call it, the quick 14 or whatever it was they did here on 93? Fast 14. Was it the fast 14? Yep. Fast 14. That they found that doom notifications further out, at a greater distance of time from when the project commences. was less successful, it kept it fresh in people's minds that they did it three weeks before the project started. So that was part of the rationale for that. But as far as I lament, as Councilor Scarpelli did, that they didn't do the footwork to tell people that there'd be a bus dump in front of their houses.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I mean, the other day they had Hobbit Street shut down for a day, working on some of the gas mains and traffic and parking was diverted to people's houses with limited notice. There's been an ongoing for seven months now, repair of a road going on to replace the street to all the pipes. In fact, they have a trench down the street that's about 10 feet deep right now. So there are disruptions that we all encounter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Let it be known that I moved to cancel both this week's meeting and the meeting during school week in April.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm very disappointed, Mr. President. Let the record show, because that is the only fast food in which I enjoy.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, thank you. I, uh, I endorse the sign and, uh, see no reason why not to grant this, uh, this, uh, special permit. Uh, I just hope that the, uh, Reverend, uh, avails himself as Councilor Caraviello suggested to some of the limitations, uh, regarding this type of sign. Uh, the council has in the past indicated that, uh, messages can't, uh, change in a rapid way, but must be consistent for periods of time before that they can change. So, he knowing that, I move approval of this special permit.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I've said what I had to.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, last week, we were to have a presentation by representatives of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to discuss the temporary movement of bus stops to accommodate for a changed bus route with regards to the Green Line project and the closure of the Broadway Bridge. Could we have that representative now out of order since he's been waiting here patiently for over a week?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay, thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, these changes have had ample time for citizen input, and the Citizen Advisory Committee that serves for the Green Line Extension Project Consideration was given to great detail as far as service area radius, the number of riders who board these buses from their sources and was given due consideration by the route department of the MBTA with their efficiency that they're known for. And I think we have a good plan here and they just take The only reason for these four, I should say, temporary spots is because they're where the buses are being rerouted. These are the only areas that don't have bus routes on them, so they need temporary spots. My only recommendation, Mr. President, is that we set a limitation for these temporary bus stops at one year. And if they need an extension, they may approach the city council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, if I could, through the chair, ask my esteemed colleague if he could help come again at me, because I had a moment of distraction as you were speaking. I apologize. Were you saying that this will treat trees on private property and that the city will govern the care and requirements for trees on people's private property?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, if I could comment on that. Firstly, I'd like to say that I don't find the area on Withrop Street at all to be like a rock climbing area. I find it more to be like a prison yard and perhaps something else that I won't say in public. uh, firstly, secondly, uh, in all seriousness, I, uh, I'm concerned about this, Mr. President, while I, uh, maintain trees on my, uh, commercial property and, uh, expend amounts of money in their care and consult among knowledgeable people as to, uh, what's best for them. Mr. President, I also feel that I would be at liberty, whenever I choose to do so, as someone who owns private property in the United States of America. that country we invoke when we make our Pledge of Allegiance to the republic for which that flag stands, I can do as I please with my trees, and I will not impede anyone from doing anything with their trees. Even if they own a majestic copper beach, I will not inflict laws upon them with how they should care for their trees. I think people should be at liberty to exercise good judgment on their own property and exercise their free will with regards to their possessions, Mr. President. So I understand that the Councilor's sentiments, I understand other people's sentiments, but this Councilor will not destroy people's liberty.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, and I don't want to turn this into a rebuttal at this late hour because I, more than anybody behind this rail, want to leave. Mr. President, um, I want to, uh, end this, uh, with a story. When I was a young man, uh, we had a cottage in Lebanon, Maine on a lake and it was a beautiful place and I enjoyed it very much. We don't have it any longer. Uh, my parents sold it and moved to the coast of Maine where they enjoy the ocean. Maybe that as it may, about a mile through the woods up this hill was an old farm area, an old farm up there that was owned by this old Yankee family that was there from colonial times. And there were old houses that were all dilapidated and cow barns and sheep herd. And they had all these beautiful fields that had been farming fields and pastures that had been cleared from the forest. And all the stones were taken out to build the beautiful, typical New England rock walls. But they stopped working that farm. And 30 years later, I went up there, and you know what those fields are? Forests again. There are trees all coming up. So that family exercised its American free will to take out the trees and enjoy the fruits of the earth. And then when they gave up that pursuit, guess what nature did? It took it back.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I just noticed that it happens after Non-council use happens in this chamber. People go back there to adjust the sound that they might not be using it for the sacred purpose that the council uses these chambers for. I made an effort to adjust it in there, but I'm afraid my skill set is not for that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: to take several papers out of order for the suspension of the rules.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I don't want to belabor the point, but I don't think the sign Is there anything extraordinary in that plaza? It seems to be fitting for its location and doesn't create any problems for about a second approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Mr. President, I withdraw my motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Russo. Mr. President, if I could, through the chair to Mr. Gustanian, could you tell me the college in New England which has as its motto, Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Move approval, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Dello Russo. Mr. President, we had a wonderful presentation. from Florida and the representative of the design firm which presented to us a preliminary schema which was required for the application of this grant on making improvements to a park that's part of a vital neighborhood within our community. It's an innovative design that follows upon and incorporates many new features that one finds in parks in the United States today, which also benefit from federal funding. Mr. President, the features were enumerated for us at the meeting the other night to the council. I don't want to belabor them, but this is a phase one, if I understood correctly, of the implementation plan that will not take into account any significant embellishments to the basketball and tennis courts, nor to the baseball field. But we'll take into account other areas of the park and also add special features. I approve of this, Mr. President. If there is a neighborhood in Medford, and I'm sure my colleague to the right will attest, where there's vitality, families who are staying in this community, living in this community, and multi-generational families there. It's the neighborhood around Harris Park. So I think this would be a wonderful addition and improvement to our community, and I move approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Move that we adopt the committee report and approve the expenditure of funds.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo? I don't know if you want to read this into the record, but I move that this is tabled so we can have a detailed discussion in committee of the whole tomorrow as you have scheduled, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Mr. President, I think we should wait and discuss this in committee of the whole. We've set principles behind this rail. Even just tonight, an hour and a half ago, we delayed and chose not to vote on two outstanding citizens to be replaced on a board. They had been thoroughly vetted, not only by the general public, but by their peers and by this body before, yet we're making them wait a week to be approved. The people who work for the city are required, once they've negotiated their salaries through the union process, ordinance change is required to expend on those salary increases. Year after year, we make them wait nearly two months to get their raises, thus raising their taxes on their retro pay, Mr. President. If we're going to go through those lengths, with all due respect for this expenditure, I think it should stand the test of process, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Can we take any other one if we feel impelled, if it's an urgency?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sure you could. These aren't subject to petitioners, Mr. President. It's to the city council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm offended that someone would suggest that we're punishing anybody.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Mr. President, I know this is a touchy issue, and I am grateful for Councilor Scarpelli to take, for taking such leadership on this matter. I have yet to make up my mind how I want to approach this. I'm grateful that Councilor Scarpelli has done such extensive research on the matter and spoken to so many people in the community. On face value, it seems almost innocuous, but I think it's going to need further discussion, further conversation, and as one of the has pointed out that so much gets done when we do sit at the table and have meetings and talk about things. So I look forward to that dialogue as we address this issue and hope I can educate myself and hear from more citizens. I've heard from some, but as we're moving forward on this, that we hear from more citizens and make a wise decision. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're having a roll call to adopt the report?
[Fred Dello Russo]: This is paper tabled, budget transfer, $54,000 regarding the amendment to Chapter 66, 18, 341. This is paper 342. I think we received a favorable answer. I'd like to take this off the table and move approval prior to the third reading.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Constantin Rousseau. Just as a comment, Mr. President, some years, over 25 years ago, one of my former confreres had graduated from the Sorbonne in France, and the treasurer of the college went to his graduation and noticed that the city of Paris used a special cast-iron public trash barrel. He somehow contacted the director of the DPW of the city of Paris, or the director or commissioner de sanitaire, found out where those cast iron barrels were made. He ordered them and put them all over the college campus. 25 years later, undented and only with a second coat of paint, they still function very well. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And is the amendment in order or out of order?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for your ruling, Mr. President. Thank you. Move the question, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And in the matter of public safety, if they could test the water to make sure there's not any cross-contamination there. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dela Russa. I find that the marks of disparagement in Indy Wendo regarding the relationship between the two individuals that were focused upon tonight to be unsavory and predictable. Thank you. Good evening. Name and address of the record, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As a third generation business owner in this community, I'm delighted to see that you are taking on your family's business as well. Congratulations, best of luck to you. Not only do you provide a great service to our community, but to the region. As you know, and as people should know, people come from all over to eat your stuff. Thanks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Superintendent Pelson, for coming down tonight to responding to the concerns as this became aware in the community. And also thank you for taking responsibility. That's a component of your leadership I'm grateful for. A number of things have been brought up by some of the Councilors that I'm concerned of. I was particularly concerned of, as Councilor Knight mentioned, a reassessment of or an examination of the groups that use our facilities. I know the Chief mentioned that this is an ongoing investigation and that's important. There's one piece to this. single out a person. I don't want to vilify anyone, Mr. Superintendent, but I can't imagine in my mind how one mislays something so important, critical, and apparently dangerous that's in a school building as bullets. a clip of bullets and I hope I am not asking for an answer and perhaps you can't answer that and perhaps you know right now, but I'm hoping sincerely that we get to the bottom of where these have gone and how that piece of evidence sort of has exited the scene and hope that something so grave as this is dealt with in a better way.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, we've all had a chance to talk and ask questions, and we've heard from the superintendent and police chief. I'd really like to see that the parents and citizens have a chance to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Mayor. Two things I want to mention. First of all, about the importance of this honor that's bestowed on the citizens of Medford. It's not only just to recognize the good works that these people have It's also important because they're held up as examples and as persons. And I think all of us in the city are inspired by the recipients of this honor in many ways throughout the year. And one in particular has inspired me, and I'm reminded of that inspiration every time, not only I show up to work in the Minor, but every time I walk into this building to do the business of government. And that's my father, Fred DelRusso, who was honored at City Hall. in many capacities throughout the years, not only professionally, but as a volunteer, and certainly as a service here in City Hall, as a member of our city council, and as mayor of the city. So, Dad, thank you for your inspiration. All of you, and to all the people who are mentioned on this plaque, both here with us, those who weren't able to join us, and those who have gone to God, we thank them. for their inspiration and for how they have given us a challenge to inspire us to live towards greatness. So thank you all. And Madam Mayor, we're gonna invite up now Tina Caruso, President of the Chamber of Commerce.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So Dominic Camaro. Who is like the dean of the College of Cardinals. We'll see. Thank you, Madame Mayor. Thank you for having me.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Happy 80th birthday to Medford City Hall! Happy 80th birthday Medford City Hall! Happy 80th birthday Medford City Hall!
[Fred Dello Russo]: You're going to be greeted by the Jingle Bell ladies.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Happy 80th birthday, Medford City Hall! Happy 80th birthday, Medford City Hall!
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you to the Democratic Committee for giving us this opportunity to speak tonight. It's a pleasure to be here, and it's been a pleasure and an honor to serve you, the people of Medford. My name is Fred Dello Russo. I'm a candidate for re-election to City Council. I've served on the council for nearly 12 years now, six terms. I'm in the end of my sixth term, up for reelection to a seventh. I am part of a family that's lived in this community for four years. I'm the fourth generation of my family to live in Medford. I'm the third generation of my family to live in the same house. I had to buy the house from my father, but it was the house that he had to buy from his father as well. And I'm the third generation of my family to operate a business in Medford. I love this city. I've had a lot of opportunity in my life to do other things, but this is where I choose to be. This is where I choose to serve, to live out my family's heritage of service in this community. It's something that's shaped who I am as a person. The only time I lived out of the city was the 12 years I was in religious life. And that experience too, both academically and spiritually, shaped who I am as a person as well. And finally, One of the things that shaped me is doing the work of being a city councilor and serving all of you. It's been a good experience. It's been challenging at times. It's been disappointing at times. But at the end of it all, I'm glad I'm doing it and I want to continue to do it for all of you and for all of us because in that we grow and prosper together. I've learned a lot over my years on the council. And one of the greatest issues or lessons I've learned is that we only get things done by working together. So I could rattle off to you a long list of things that I've accomplished in the 12 years that I've served on this council, and I've had a share in virtually all of them that have happened in this city, though there are some that I perhaps can't put my name to. However, I've learned that nothing gets done here unless we're working together. We work together by listening to the community, and I've done that throughout the years, and I continue to do that. My opinion has changed on issues because of that. I was a skeptic with the Green Line, and yet I've come along, and I see its benefit. I was concerned on how it will affect many of the neighbors, but I've worked hard and long on that with many of you, and I've come along on that, and I see its benefit. I've established good relationships in this community among the greater business community because I'm a businessman, but also because I'm a city councilor, and I see how people who live here, work here, and invest in this community really make it a great place. I've established great relationships with the people who work in this building. That's how we get things done, by having solid, good, working relationships with people. The people who work in this building are committed to you. They are committed to you. They don't come here because it's a great building to work in. The bathrooms are terrible. This ceiling was caving in until a couple weeks ago. And the roof was leaking until a couple months ago. It's fresh. It's redone. We still got a ways to go. But people are committed to you. The people in public safety are committed to you. I was not afraid to stand alone, to move forward on the bonding of money, to begin the process of the new police station, which has been a long-term goal of mine, which we'll finally see come through. I've been honored to work with a group of people, one committee that sort of fizzled out in its momentum, through no fault of anybody, I think. But, and then to work with the new Revive Committee that's working on Medford Square. This is gonna be the thing that we're on the cusp of moving on. We're closer than ever before. There's stuff underway. We're building a new park in the square. We have possibly a hotel that's going out right next door. And plans are being drawn for it. And it's gonna be part of a revitalization a renewed program for the revitalization of Medford Square. I'm excited to be a part of that and I want to continue to work on that. I've been an advocate for education and improving it. It comes from my background as a Benedictine monk. Who better to know the importance of having a new library in this community than someone that shared in that Benedictine tradition? I'm enthusiastic for that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Henry. I'm enthused to be working towards improvements in all of our squares. I'm also looking forward to continue to work on the budget. You know, this year was in my 12 years on the City Council, this was the best budget that I had the opportunity to work on. and I'm gonna work hard to give you a new budget, and I ask for your vote, November 7th, for Del Russo number three, two, on the ballot.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I see no reason to object to this request for a variance. This gentleman brings business and good commerce to the city of Medford. It's a decent family business, and we wish them all the best. And I have no objection. Motion for approval, Mr. President. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Dela Rousseau. President, I was prepared to approve this last week. I'm prepared again tonight. I had the delight of appointing her. Thank you. Community Preservation Commission. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Tell me what this, in creation, this historic district at 21 Toro Ave.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Define 21 Toro Ave.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Have we received any communique on this from the city solicitor? We have not. The city solicitor has the habit of speaking for himself.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Mr. President. If I could, through the chair, ask Councilor Knight again to restate his recommendation. I believe that he was suggesting that we had something in Committee of the Whole. We have two contrasting things, so I just want some clarity, if I could. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And that, uh, if I could, again, through the chair, that was all agreed to or arrived at with input from the commission and also, uh, the city solicitor. At Alia?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And so if I could, so then if I remember correctly, we were prepared to have a committee of the whole meeting on those proposals, yet we were asked not to by the commission. So they had additional additional items that they wanted to put on. And then once we got those, the sequence events happened that we haven't met. Mr. President, I'm not prepared to vote on this tonight. I think we need to sort out what has to be done. Do that in the Committee of the Whole, at your discretion, Mr. President. And also have the assistance, the paper was reported out to Committee of the Whole. And I have the assistance of the city solicitor present with us to lend his expertise. I'm not at this point asking to table. I will not support the motion that's before us to vote and approve this. I'm not going to support an ordinance change without three readings until we have clear language and the opportunity to come to clarity on this. with papers before us. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: My assent to the paper before us was under the impression that it was a amendation of the original paper that was in subcommittee as presented and refined by Councilor Knight and presented to us at the sidebar tonight. which then I hope has taken over the substance in form of the resolution 17-371. Thank you. Okay.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion by Councilor Dello Russo to suspend the rules. The purpose of taking 17374 from the table, Mr. President. He was already in the midst of his. My sincerest apologies then, I rescind my request. Thank you. And ask that the chairman reconvene the meeting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor De La Russa. Mr. President, I am grateful to have this opportunity to work on this in a concrete way. I know the subcommittee will get things done, certainly under the leadership of Councilor Knight. I would like to point out, though, that I think it is fairly almost nightly, maybe every other night, I should say at four in the morning, as I am awakened every time it happens at four in the morning by our dear friends from the Street Sweeper who come by as I live adjacent to a business district. I have the beautiful sound of the humming of the engine, the whining of the transmission, and the scuffing of the the brushes that get our streets clean.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. So we can continue to work on this and I think the idea of an ordinance is a good idea. Thank you. I think it's a good idea.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Mr. President, I, too, endorse the candidacy of Roberta. I laud her for her leadership in this matter. and her commitment to our community and other matters. And I also particularly point out her patience and willingness to work with people who might not see things the way that she does. And she's offered great leadership, and I'd like to second her approval. The President Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, while we're on to suspension, I respectfully request that we take out of order paper 17-374, communications from the mayor regarding the expenditure of monies from free cash for the updating of our election equipment.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, if I could speak on your behalf, we met in committee of the whole.
[Fred Dello Russo]: To have a presentation from the city clerk regarding the condition of some of our election equipment and our need to replace it. That the equipment has become rather old, over 20 years old. It's difficult to find replacement parts and backup support for the machines, which were once cutting edge. And now we're on the verge of the clerk, with approval of this, and the commitment to free cash, will assist the process of sending out an RFP and the purchase and examination of some options. And so we had a detailed discussion in the Committee of the Whole, and it was reported out favorably. So I'd like to move approval, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So I would ask that as a big paper, as part of this paper, Mr. President may also point out that it was, uh, uh, reported to us that these new polling machines, Mr. President. These new election machines will not be subject to undue interference from foreign powers, whether they be Eastern European or Asian or anywhere else. Thank you, Councilor Dello Russo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Mr. President, I, too, look forward to hearing more about this from the city administration, members of the Water and Sewer Commission, and the appropriate parties. who are able to present to us factual information, which I look forward to, and I thank you in advance for your leadership in the matter, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Was that May 2nd, the committee of the whole meeting? May 2nd is the meeting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I too want to congratulate the president on this measure. I hope that in our meetings and committee that we can also address the issue of taping in committee meetings. Uh, it is in the context of those meetings that I've received a comment from people who have, uh, uh, felt as they've told me, creeped out by the manner, uh, in which some people have exercised, uh, uh, their rights in that forum, uh, with regards to taping. And, um, uh, so I think that that needs to be a matter for discussion and policy. as well. So, we'll talk that out in committee. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Vice President. Councilor Dello Russo. Thank you, Mr. President. Just by way of information, I was under the impression that after our last major power outage, the city suffered some years back, that there was indeed a emergency plan that was under the supervision of the director. I think we called them emergency management or civil defense had contingencies for these matters. But it is alarming to note that in housing that caters to largely elderly and disabled and people with critical medical conditions, especially people that need in their domicile machines that generate oxygen for their breathing, to be without the aid of those machines for even a brief period of time uh, might be life threatening and certainly injurious to their health. So, um, I, uh, uh, second approval on this, uh, motion, Mr. President. Thank you. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Dello Russo. The qualifications and duties of that person have been assumed into the role of the Director of Health. Thank you, Councilor Dello Russo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I don't want to seem argumentative in any way, But I think this is a demonstration of a way that the legislative process works well. It works in other bodies this way, both on the local, state, and federal level, Mr. President. And I think in recent years, we've seen a great use and work in subcommittee. Certainly, Mr. President, in your chairmanship of several subcommittees and also under the chairmanship of Councilor Knight, Uh, and, uh, Councilor Falco and Councilor Scarpelli and Councilor Kern and Councilor Marks and the various roles and chairmanship of subcommittees. We've seen, uh, great work in the subcommittees in recent years. Uh, they've not worked this hard in my estimation, uh, in, uh, decades. So, uh, uh, I, uh, never thought that, uh, Councilor Knight would, uh, um, uh, expect any type of, uh, decision making tonight other than to send these matters to subcommittee. Um, uh, and we've, uh, certainly received, uh, proposals of ordinance, uh, whether it be, uh, through a change in pay grades, uh, loan orders and, uh, any number of proposed ordinances come from the administrative side, uh, to us in the form of an ordinance proposed ordinance that we've, uh, discussed, delayed action on, and then it was actually the good measure of Councilor Marks who called to all of our attention, and we've held to this over the past two years, that we not pass matters of ordinance in a first reading in wave three. And this body has stuck to that for two years. which I think is a very good measure and is a sound principle in legislation, Mr. President. So my remarks aren't to be disagreeable, but only to point out my opinion on the way this process is working. And I think it's working well.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Scarpelli. And perhaps if we could amend that, that the city develop a way of communicating with the public on this. And the difficulty is your power's out and Those of us who still have flip phones don't have the opportunity to check the internet. However, in so many people's phones are now battery, if they have phones in their homes still, and not a old-fashioned landline, it's hard to communicate out of that. I will say this, in this last storm, as I put myself to sleep, I was listening to WBZ. Radio 1030, Dan Ray. And he had a representative from National Grid on. And in live time, they kept giving updates through the whole show on what was going on throughout Massachusetts. And as Towns Power was coming on, they were announcing it. So they, National Grid, to their credit, had a representative on the most listened to radio station in the region and was updating people in real time as to, I heard it, the woman was there, she said at nine o'clock, I think it was a section of Saugus was supposed to come back on. There was a woman who called who hadn't been listening. She caught it, she says, I live in Saugus, I got no power, when's it coming on? And she said, three, two, one, and boom, the lady's lights came back on. It was pretty remarkable. Thank you for this measure, because we do need clearer communication. We had a major power outage. It was still warm out, so I think it was at the end of the fall, and South Medford was down. Half the city was out, really, and it was a complete mess for people. Thank you, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to suspend the rules to take paper off the table.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is that on the document dated March 17th, 2017? March 16th, 2017.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Mr. President. And thank you, Mr. Superintendent, for your leadership and your clarity and your foresight. The way I understand this request, it is to get us, as you've presented, into the door and to have items for discussion on the table for us to see what can be funded and what we can receive help with. I'm all in favor of a priority list from the school board. My concern with priority lists from anybody is that they be responsible. and that they have in mind a larger picture that though this body makes the final decision that we all share a responsibility in. I approve of this request and I will support it, Mr. Superintendent. I must say that I hope that when we get into further discussion on how or in what way some of this money and some of these grants might be directed, that we're able to address some of the money that we've spent in the past on the same thing several times. It seems as though we're chasing leaks in those roofs and replacing them and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on those roofs in a frequent manner. I'm concerned about that, and I hope we can get to the bottom of the top of the building. And so I think I've said enough, and I think perhaps we've heard enough tonight. And so I'd like to move approval, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I would, uh, my point was to be, uh, in support of that priority list attachment in so much as it, uh, it doesn't act as a hindrance or as an appropriate in that forum. I, uh, trust that the superintendent, uh, through the process of meetings, uh, with the authority and, uh, his presence and his negotiating skills won't lead us to be bamboozled.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. This is a meeting of the Medford City Council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, move the question. Second.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion's been disposed of.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, first of all, I want to preface my remarks by saying I approve of this project and support of it, and I'm in support of it. However, I urge our friends from the utility company that they need to be extra sensitive to the neighbors in that area. They've been under tremendous duress of recent times with construction, repaving, utility work in that vicinity, and it's created great stress and unease with them. So it's essential that all efforts be made to prevent inconveniences to anybody who's there, whose houses may abut this digging. We don't want to hold up construction at all, but at the same time, we want to preserve the tranquility of those who reside there and see to it that the street is returned to its pristine condition.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Perhaps it would be helpful that When speaking in the chambers, one ought not to put words in another's mouth.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could, through the chair, Mr. President, and ask the proprietor, how many varieties of naan will your restaurant offer? About four or five. Thank you very much. Second, Mr. President. Second by Councilor Dello Russo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I want to express my gratitude to Commissioner Perrins and the members of the Department of Public Works for their good work in this matter. It's been, there have been a number that we've reported over the past several years. We're glad to see great progress. The Commissioner knows how to get things done. We're grateful. Second approval, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. I just want to express my gratitude to Aleesha Nunley for her explanation and transparency of these accounts.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, there are no surprises on this list. It's stuff we've either asked for, lobbied for, heard department heads ask for, we've suggested, we've begged for, we've demanded. Move approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I made the motion for approval. I stand by my motion. I won't be manipulated by political agendas.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Vice President Mox.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank Councilor Caraviello for his tireless efforts on behalf of the veterans of our community. He's shown true leadership in this part of our civic life. So I say thank you to you, Mr. President. Thank you. With regards to this motion, I support it. I'm under the impression that every year we allocate funds. in the approval of our budget for celebrations, ribbons, festoons, and streamers, or whatever it's called, that line item. So do we know if there's money in there? I do not know, Mr. I'm sure there's mostly a surplus, so that the money, which we've already allocated for this very purpose, be used.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I agree with everything that's been presented, and I'm grateful Councilor Falco for bringing this up. While this certainly has been discussed before on some level, however, I have a problem. I won't say a problem. I have a suggestion to remedy the language, and that is to add the note of suggestion, because I won't support this, Councilor, Mr. President, because on the grounds that that is a semi judicial body. It is to be independent from undue political influence, and I won't be a party to that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Roll call has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, we've certainly been strong advocates of this Council has, all of us without exception, for the Fire Department and to promote public safety. So I want to move approval on this matter, Mr. President. In fact, I do make the motion for approval on this loan request. and that we move forward with it in all due haste for the betterment of the Fire Department and for the protection of the citizens of Medford. Mr. President, I have one question regarding the piece of apparatus to the Chief, and it's a matter that concerns me, as I notice in, if I may, through the Chair, ask the Chief, I know he's present here with us tonight, I notice that More recent, newer pieces of equipment have a rather loud and quite visible reflective stripe pattern in the back of the apparatus. It may in fact be mandated by occupational safety standards. But I must say, Mr. President, if I can, through you to the Chief, that I find this addition to the apparatus to be something that detracts from the aesthetic of the pieces and I would hope that with this new pump we could do something that Promote safety for the firefighters while at the same time isn't as loud. And I'd rather invest that into the siren for loudness.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Mr. President, I haven't noticed it so acutely here in our community, but in a community to the south of us where their efforts are often touted as being superior and model-like and utopian. I thought I was going to lose the filling in my teeth today driving through that community with the amount of potholes I encountered in such a short drive. Thank you, Councilor LaRusso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, we can be grateful to Joe for his commitment in this community, his activity in the Auxiliary Police Department. Certainly many of his colleagues turned out under the direction of Commandant Greenwood of Medford Auxiliary Police, and we can be grateful for Joseph so many ways in his involvement in the police motorcycle group that honored veterans and so many civic engagements. So we're grateful to him for his service to our country and to this city.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, a wonderful woman, a lovely person. Mischievous and fun. Very active here. I see her every year. She'd be here to help with the decoration for Christmas and the trees here with the Jingle Bell Festival. And she was certainly a staple at St. Joseph's Parish throughout the years, raising her large family. She was committed to this community.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening, everybody. It's my distinct pleasure on behalf of the government of the city of Medford to welcome you all to Mayor Burke's first State of the City Address. At this time, I call upon Lieutenant Casey and the members of the Medford Police Department Honor Guard to present the colors. We now welcome into the chamber the department heads of the City of Medford. We welcome with us distinguished clergy into the chamber. Stacey Clayton, Reverend Noah, and Reverend Wendy. Joining us now will be members of elected officials of the city of Medford, representing the city of Medford. They will be processing in and seating in the front row to their left. You're welcome to be seated. And we do welcome in particular Senator Patricia Jalen, representative Sean Garbali, representative Christine Barber, Middlesex County district attorney, Marion Ryan, clerk of courts for Middlesex County, Michael Sullivan, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority, Frederick Lasky, my colleagues on the Medford City Council, John Falco, Adam Knight, George Scarpelli, and our president, Rick Caraviello. We have two special guests with us, both retired presidents of the Medford City Council, Paul Camuso and President Emeritus Robert Mayarco, members of the school committee, Kathy Kreatz, Mia Mastoni, Erin DiBenedetto, Annmarie Cugno, Paulette Vanderkloot, and Robert Skerry, and our former mayor, the Honorable Michael J. McGlynn. At this time, to lead us in the pledge of allegiance. At this time, we welcome with us the mayor of Medford, the Honorable Stephanie Mochini Burke. Yeah! Thank you, Madam Mayor. Wow. Now, to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, we welcome four students from our elementary schools to come on up. Sean Sullivan from the McGlynn Elementary, Sophia Hernandez from the McGlynn Elementary, Gina Macedo from the Brooks Elementary, and Sebastian Simeon from the Brooks Elementary.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If we welcome up with us now, please remain standing for the National Anthem to be sung by Stacey Clayton.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We now invite the Reverend Noah Evans of Grace Episcopal Church.
[Fred Dello Russo]: At this time, please be seated. At this time, we'd like to invite the students who are going to proclaim for us the unity resolution that was passed unanimously by the Medford City Council this past December. So if you would come on up. For part one, Nathan Ville of the Andrews Middle School.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Emma Burke from the Andrews Middle School.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Matt Moran of the Vocational High School.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Vivalin Chavatona of the Roberts Elementary School.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Amin Nazi of the McGlynn Middle School.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Jaspreet Kaur of Columbus Elementary.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And Gabriel Rossi of the Columbus Elementary.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And the students read for us and shared for us quite eloquently the same resolution not only unanimously voted upon by the Medford City Council, but also the Medford School Committee and the Human Rights Commission. It's now an honor for me to introduce to you, to give her first state of the city address, the Honorable Stephanie Muccini-Burke, Mayor of Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Wow. Please remain standing. And for the final invocation and benediction, we invite Reverend Wendy.
[Fred Dello Russo]: My, my, can she pray. Lieutenant Casey, retire the colors. Thank you all, and the mayor kindly invites you to gather for some refreshments, some pastries and some coffee out in the rotunda if the munchkins out there haven't eaten them all up by now. Thank you all.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, yes, I need the same clarification. The resolution seems vague to me, and if I might add that I'm of the opinion that personnel matters regarding specific personnel, as far as our authority in those matters is known. It's not under our purview, Mr. President, and one would wonder if it could be considered out of order.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Is the solicitor still available? I think we'll invite him. No. Is he here at present? He is here. If I can, through the Chair, Mr. President, ask the solicitor what authority the City Council has over personnel matters.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You are forgiven.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Perfect. Thank you very much. I think we've all got a number of complaints a number of.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion, Councilor Scarpelli. Oh, I'm sorry. Thank you. Yes. No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilman Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion as amended severally, Chair recognizes again Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Scarpelli. On the motion, Citizen wishes to address us. Welcome, Citizen. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: At this time, the chair would recognize the presence of the President Emeritus in the chamber. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn, amended by Councilors Knight, Councilor Marks, separately, President Caraviello, Councilor Falco and Councilor Scarpelli to end this conversation. Chair recognizes Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. On the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn that the DPW review.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. On the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn that the DPW review complaints, direct the plows to operate at a slower speed, and that they review the list of snow removal areas to include Tainter Street and the obstructing snow pile at the Roberts School. that amended by Councilor Knight, that the DPW Director report back to us to explain the standard of snowplows that are engaged by the city for subcontractors, amended by Councilor Marks. that the corners and sidewalks in the major districts and neighborhoods of the city have the snow reduced for visibility, that the DPW director or the code enforcement officer report to the city council with the number of tickets issued for not shoveling sidewalks and that the DPW follow up on and follow through on the safe paths that students follow on to school as far as snow removal of those avenues. And that the hotline that is established for complaints and concerns regarding snow be manned 24 hours during the duration of the snow emergency. It was amended by Council President Caraviello that the DPW Commissioner contact the state regarding the quality of snow plowing and the disbursement of snow done by state contractors on the state roads that's now impeding sidewalks and businesses on the state road. It meant by council Falco to that the DPW director report to the city council. How many subcontractors are engaged by the city during the storm and the degree to which that they receive training and that the standards that they achieve in the discharge of their duties end. that the DPW Director request and require the removal of snow at the corner of Fern and Fulton Spring. Finally amended by Councilor Scarpelli that the DPW Director City Council, whether or not there is a list, an operating list within the city that the snow removal foreman engages to make sure that those who are ailing at home receive direct attention as to the quality of the snow plowing at their houses so that they may, in the interest of their safety and security. Thank you. And if I may, I haven't lost it, have I? But I am worn out. I would like to point out, if I could, through the chair, if you would indulge me, that I am delighted with the hard work of the DPW. I'm very grateful to Commissioner Kearns, Foreman Tanaglia, and the various members and division heads within the Department of Public Works for their hard work. Being jarred and banged about in those pieces of equipment is difficult, especially if you're doing it for 30 some odd hours without sleep. So thank you to you all. On the motion of approval by Councilor Lango-Curran, seconded by Councilor Scarpelli. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion is passed. And so ordered. On the motion of Councilor Knight that we return to the regular order of business. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion granted. 18-021 offered by President Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council request the Mayor keep the lights on. Thank you Mr. Vice President. Mr. Vice President, with the opening of Shibuya on New Year's Eve,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Councilor, President Caraviello, all those in favor? Councilor Marx?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, so that, further amended by Councilor Caraviello, that Superintendent Rendazzo report back to us as well on the matter. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight. Move the question, Mr. President. Move the question. Chair recognizes Councilor Lungo-Koehn, finally.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I second that. I second that. Aye. The ayes have it. Motion passes. Maybe we should go back to gas lights. And, uh, Senate 18-022, offered by Vice President, uh, Councilor Lungo-Koehn, be resolved that the administration provide Medford City Council with an update as it relates to the hiring of a traffic engineer. Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Before we adjourn, if I could invite a citizen who wishes to speak and share a discourse on the recycling scheduling. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: President Del Russo? Present. Seven members present, none absent. Please rise to salute the flag. Merry Christmas, everybody. 16-182. Communication from the mayor. President Frederick N. Dello Russo Jr. and members of the Medford City Council, from Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor, re-request to approve and permit the City of Medford to apply for state grant funds in connection with a construction grant offered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Dear President Dello Russo and members of the Medford City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body give its approval, consent, and permission for the City of Medford to one, apply for state grant funds in connection with the state construction grant offered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and two, to approve project schematic design to be submitted with the application. Barbara Kerr, director of Medford Public Library, will be in attendance. To answer any of your questions, respectfully submitted, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor. Thank you. And we welcome to the podium Ms. Kerr to speak to us on this matter. Before she does, I know Councilor Caraviello has some remarks to share with us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If she would like. We also have the solicitor here, uh, Mark Rumley, who's here to share. some information that might be pertinent to our discussions. Go ahead with your presentation, Barbara.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi, welcome. Please say your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Thank you. Tell us about this project.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And it takes into account a lot of the issues regarding ledge there, water runoff and all of that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And what inspired some of the more contemporary lines and swoops, it's almost a retro-contemporary, one could even wonder should this be Mike Brady architects, if you look at some of the sketches. Could be.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Wonderful. And the use of, just a brief look at it, the use of light in open space and natural lighting in there is a wonderful addition to that building. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Great. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Vice President Luebel-Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Madam vice president chair recognizes Councilor Knight. Mr. President, thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Um, thank you. Councilor Knight on the motion for approval by council night chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So thank you. Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco. Thank you, Mr. President. Here we are.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Falco on the motion for approval by council and I'd second by council. Carve yellow chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Excellent.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Appreciate the work.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. I know there's a citizen that would like to speak and we want to hear from, uh, the venerable city solicitor regarding a slight paragraph change of language in the grant application request. Chair recognizes the city solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Uh, madam vice president, uh, chair recognizes citizen, at the podium.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Citizen chair recognizes councilor night.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Barbara. Thank you very, very much for your leadership in this matter. So on the motion to adopt the amended language provided by the city solicitor Offered by councillor night all those in favor All those adopted on the main motion offered for approval by councillor night seconded by councillor Caraviello Mr. Clerk, please call the roll Yes Yes, 7 in the affirmative, 9 in the negative. The request to seek the grant has been granted. Congratulations. Thank you all again. Very good work. Joya Noel. 16-810, report of committee. Committee of the whole meeting report from December 13th, 2016 regarding fiscal year 17 tax rate and proposed application and order for Riverside Plaza and its design. We took those up in fact last week. So the chair awaits motion to adopt the committee report. Motion to adopt the committee report. All those in favor? All those opposed? The committee report is adopted. 16-811, subcommittee meeting report from October 24th, 2016 on zoning and ordinances regarding demolition and delay and papers in committee. Who's the chair of that paper? That is me. Councilor, can you tell us a little bit about it to refresh our memories?
[Fred Dello Russo]: It seems a little restrictive to my eye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That is very helpful, Councilor, as an explanation. On the motion for approval, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The ayes have it. The paper is adopted, Mr. Clerk. Mr. President, a motion to suspend the rules. It will be sent out to the appropriate people for input. On the motion of Councilor Knight for suspension of the rules, all those in favor? All those opposed, motion granted. For what reason are we in the suspension?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor. All those opposed before us for a third reading chair weights motion. We have before us 16-766 Community Preservation Act Ordinance for a third reading. The Chair is awaiting a motion to act on this.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Clerk, call the roll. This is an ordinance. I'm sorry. The Council President stands corrected. That was seconded by Councilor Scarpelli. Mr. Clerk, indicate Councilor Scarpelli gets credit for the seconding of the motion. Please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of seven, the affirmative, none of the negative. The motion is ordained. Councilor, while we're under suspension, I think the vice-president was, getting my attention first, madam.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President with the resident here, uh, the unnamed resident come up to speak to us. Tidings of joy. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion from Councilman Marks that a letter of condolence be sent to the aforementioned police officer's family in recognition of his dedicated service and sacrifice and his being a victim of hatred state law. and that the city of Medford shall make an effort to recognize him in the memorial that exists on the city grounds. On that motion, seconded by the Vice President of the Mayor and all those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: expansion. We're going to take a couple, uh, we're going to take a couple, uh, page gentlemen.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Thank you very much. Papers under suspension. 16-814 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council uh, send condolences to the family of Joseph Bettinelli on his recent passing. Mr. Bettinelli was a teacher in Medford schools, science teacher at the Lincoln junior high school and served our country in World War II in the United States Navy. Mr. Bettinelli's presence will be missed by all. Secondly, offered by Councilor Caraviello, 16-813 offered, uh, be it resolved that the Medford City Council send its, uh, sincere condolences to the family of Jean Barry Sutherland on a recent passing. Jean was an educator to the children of Medford for many years, and always had a smile and hello for everyone. Her presence in our community will be sorely missed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, please join us in a moment of silence. Offered by council Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford city council commend and congratulate the jingle bell, uh, committee, for another successful Jingle Bell Festival all the way.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries, offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council have the DPW, make the necessary repairs to the potholders on Swan Street. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion for approval by council Caraviello, the citizen wishes to speak at the podium.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Merry Christmas on the motion for approval. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Do we wanna clean everything off the agendas here, citizen? Thank you. What do you wish to address us on?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: One at Dolly chair recognizes council night. Why are we're under suspension?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? 15-605, hearing National Grid and Verizon Canal Street table, August 16th, 2015. Motion to receive and place on file by Councilor Knight. August 15th. 2015, my apologies. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Transfer $250,000 from sales real estate for five kiosks improvements in council, December 22nd, 2015 tabled. That was under the old administration. There was no clarity on it. And, um, uh, it, uh, there's been no action for it on a year. We don't know. It can be repurposed a year.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They'll refile if they're going to repost it. What's that?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think that make a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is that a suitable motion? Everyone on that motion seconded by councilor Falco. All those in favor. 16-zero zero nine. No confidence. That was a no confidence. by a city put to me, a citizen put towards me.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It can't come up anyway. Receive in place on file or does it stay on the table forever?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? School committee policies for future bomb threat 16-069 February 9th. We got all that information in several subsequent meetings. Motion to receive and place on file.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion, Councilor Marx.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks, 16-063, that a copy of the policy be sent to the council. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion granted. 16-472, accounting use of school facilities for free or donation in council May 10, 2016. Are we up to six months?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion that this be received and placed on file. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-629, residents addresses pedestrian safety. We've discussed this ad nauseum on several locations throughout the city over the past 90 months. Motion to receive and place on file. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion granted. 16-636. Special permit for Kino. Monitor NK convenience. That was October. It needs action in 90 days.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well,
[Fred Dello Russo]: And based upon the discussion that night, that's a big conclusion to move to take the matter off the table and move for approval on the motion for council tonight to take the table off and motion for approval. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Yes, special permit use, kino monitor, NK convenience, 562 high school.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion is to take it off the table. My apologies. The council has clarified me. The motion is to take it off the table. On that motion to take it off the table, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Aye. Chair in doubt, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll to take this paper off the table. 16-six 36 council caviar.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of six in the affirmative one in the negative. The paper is before us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, the motion for approval by consulate care of yellow. Second. Madam vice president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. We have motion for approval on the floor chair. Wait a second. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: President Del Russo? Yes. The vote is 4 in the affirmative, 3 in the negative. It passes. No, it fails. It needs a five.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All right. So the motion fails and the clerk requires stated reasons for why those people did not vote in favor. We will start on the roll call. The first negative vote was Councilor Falco. Your reasons for not voting in the affirmative.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Council remains in recess until being recalled. The matter before us is item number 16-636, six, special permit use, keno monitor, NK, convenience, 562 High Street. There was a vote taken to not, a non-successful vote to grant the special permit, and we're awaiting discussion on the reasons. Chair recognizes the Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for reconsideration. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? I'm in opposition. Chair is in doubt. Mr. Clerk, call the roll for reconsideration.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Motion for reconsideration. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. The vote is seven in the affirmative, nine in the negative. The matter is in force for reconsideration. Chair awaits a motion. Chair awaits a motion. Motion for approval, Mr. President. Motion for approval on the floor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have two contradictory motions before us. There's a motion approved by council. Can't be held council. You wish to be recognized?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Right. Thank you, councillor. So, we have two contradictory motions before us. We'll take councillor Falco's motion as a B paper. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll on the B paper that the matter be sent to subcommittee for further examination as in the year some councillors have been on the council, they've not met such a conundrum. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No. The vote of four in the negative, three in the positive, the motion fails. Now to the motion of Councilor Caraviello for approval. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, they should, and it has been past practice, and I would recommend as president that the councilors state their reason for opposition as they take their vote or subsequent immediately to it before the clerk calls the roll on the next member of the council. Is that satisfactory to everyone? Thank you, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please state your reason, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, councillor. Next is?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor, for those concise reasons. Yes. With a vote of five in the affirmative, two in the negative, the special permit is granted. Motion to adjourn. Six o'clock in room 207. The purpose of the committee of the whole meeting is to take up a presentation of the Water and Sewer Commission on unaccounted for water. I know there's another word for it, but to monitor the ebb and flow of water and sewage. Leak detection, yes. Thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Thank you, Councilor. And Councilor, thank you for your leadership in the hard work you have done on the committee to which I appointed you. Thank you. I appreciate you very much. Uh, Councilor Knight wishes to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Merry Christmas to all of you too. Yes. From your city council here in Medford. Merry Christmas. Uh, the records of the meeting of December 13th passed to Councilor Carol yellow. Councilor, how did you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? On the motion, the records are approved. And on the motion of Councilor Falco, for adjournment? The meeting next week. Oh, the meeting next week is canceled. But in the week after, your meeting of the local police station will be held. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 7 PM on Wednesday evening in the author Dello Russo, uh, meeting. You are correct. Thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for your leadership and successes in that effort.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. On the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, the citizen wishes to speak. Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, citizen. You're welcome. Vice-President Longo-Curran. Chair recognizes Vice-President Longo-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval as amended by Vice-President Longo-Curran, Chair recognizes Councilor Knightingale.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for that clarification. Chair recognizes the person at the podium. Welcome, good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Caraviello, as amended by Vice President Langley-Curran. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. 16-731, offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Medford High School, Mustang, Hall of Fame, Class of 2016 inductees, David Richard, Class of 2001, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Megan Richard, Class of 2005, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Paul Cavallaro, Class of 2006, Soccer, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track. Colin Tracy, Class of 2007, Hockey and Lacrosse. Bridget Sousa, Class of 2007, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball. Arantha King, Class of 2007, Soccer, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track. Kayla Sharae, Class of 2008, Basketball, Volleyball, Outdoor Track. Philip Gashbach, Class of 2009, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track. Gregory Wilson, Class of 2010, Hockey and Baseball, to be inducted as a coach. Lou Ruggiero, Coach of Cross Country, to be inducted for Community Service. Martin Murphy Jr., Class of 2070, Alfred Luongo, Community Service, Andrew Pallotta, Class of 1979, Community Service. The 2016 Induction Ceremony and Banquet will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at the Irish American Hall in Malden.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Vice President Lowell Kern. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. 16-732. Petition for common fictional license by Michelle Lawler, 430 Salem Street, Metro Mass, for RMG Donuts, LLC, doing business as Dunkin' Donuts, 278 Middlesex Avenue. On file are all the necessary certificates and writs of compliance. Is the petitioner present? Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Chair recognizes Vice-Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Subcommittee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, seconded by Councilor Scarpelli. Mr. President. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Regular maintenance of any debris on their property. That's added to the paper. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Cavill, seconded by Councilor Scarpelli. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? License is granted. Good brewing. Thank you. 16-733, communication from the Mayor to the Honorable President and members of Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass, 02155. Dear Mr. President and City Councilors, whereas the Honorable City Council voted to appropriate certified free cash $1,200,000 for the purpose of awarding the contract to the lowest qualified bidder for the City Hall roof, parapet, and dome, whereas this office informed you that when a loan order for the same purpose, paper 16674, parenthetically, was approved via three readings, that the free cash appropriation would be rescinded. whereas the third reading was taken on October 18th, 2016. That would be last week. Therefore, I respectfully request that the original vote from free cash, paper 16-676 be rescinded. Sincerely yours, signature on file, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor. Chair awaits motion. We spoke about this last week when we approved the papers. Motion for approval, Mr. President. On the motion for approval by Councilor Cavill, seconded by Councilor Good night. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. There was no roll call recorded. Madam? Well, we're under suspension. We're not under suspension. Motion for suspension, Madam Vice President. On the motion of Vice President Langer-Kern, for suspension of the rules for what purpose, Madam?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, first, Councilor Adam Knight, who is the chairman of the Rules Committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. While we're on to suspension, please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This was reported out of subcommittee to the council with the paper that we came in our packets on Friday. And then we've just called for the council meeting and announced it in the announcements that went out on Friday. So the matter was reported out of subcommittee to the council floor. The council voted to send it to committee of the whole for vote some months ago, I believe. And we have the committee meeting coming up, which will be held tomorrow, which is where we will begin the discussions of the matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The committee of the whole is scheduled to meet tomorrow.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's not on our agenda tonight, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I understand. We're getting ahead of ourselves here, Councilors. And so again, so I'd like you to wrap up your remarks now so we can move on.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's ridiculous. And thank you for your presence here tonight. Thank you very much. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It didn't come out.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And we're going to have the opportunity. in the meeting that was called for this purpose to begin the public deliberation of the proposed rules changes in the context of the meeting called for tomorrow night.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if you would, direct them towards the chair according to the rules that exist. Okay. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And again, we'll continue, we'll begin our deliberation on this tomorrow night in the Committee of the Whole.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, we have a citizen at the podium.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor, and we're going to Wrap this all up, and we're going to discuss this tomorrow night. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, why don't we wrap this all up now, since we're really not discussing this matter tonight. And we're going to welcome the citizen to the podium who's going to share his name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And Councilors, uh, I think the motion, what was your motion, madam vice president, that we have a colorized version of this, that the, on the motion that the changes be highlighted all those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. While we're on to suspension, a couple papers in the hands of the clerk. Offered by Councilor Scarpelli, be resolved that the City Council discuss the bus stop. On High and Main Street, Councilor Scarpelli. Where are you? Hold on. There you are.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Offered by Council Mark, be it resolved that the administration update the council on the poor lighting in Medford Square and surrounding squares.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that if you could just clarify that, Mr. Clerk, that the new lighting solutions that were implemented by the Office of Energy and environment be implemented immediately in the interest of public safety. Right. Councilor Caraviello. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, on the motion of Councilor Marks, seconded by Councilor Caraviello and amended by Councilor Caraviello, Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, thank you very much. And on that motion as amended, all those in favor, all those opposed. Our last piece of suspension offered by Councilor Marks be resolved that the Riverside Avenue be discussed in the interest of public safety Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if I remember correctly, Councilman, we were discussing that whole interchange down by the Fellsway and the Plaza with the new restaurants that went in. I think it was our assumption, if not our explicit request, that that area be repaved before the grid, which they did paint in finally, was put into place to sort of allow for that grid to stand out, so there'd be less gridlock, and to smooth out that traffic area to make things work more efficiently. And unfortunately, it didn't happen, and that grid was painted on what one could only describe as some sort of moon surface. So on the motion of Councilor Marks, we invite the representative of East Medford to state his name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So the motion of approval by Councilor Marks. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, sir. Thank you. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion carries. The records. of the last meeting were passed to Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval of the previous meeting's records by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. And on the motion for adjournment by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting is adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 32nd regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven members present, none absent. Please rise and join us in saluting the flag. Aye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Lungo-Koehn for suspension of the rules. Is that resolved?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn to take 16-723 out of order. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-723 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council invite Deborah Fallon, the Director of Portal to Hope, to the podium to make an announcement regarding a candlelight vigil that is to be held on October 26, 2016 at 5 p.m. at the Andrews School in Medford. Be it further resolved that Director Fallon update the City Council on the services that Portal to Hope provides to victims of domestic violence. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Debbie, thank you for your leadership and your advocacy for people.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you all. On the motion of vice-president Lungo-Koehn that the paper be received and placed on file. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of vice-president Lungo-Koehn to return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries 60-271. Offered by councilor Marks. Be resolved that South Medford resident permit parking be discussed. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor. And I just want to announce that, um, After some deliberation between the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Community Development, and myself, the linkage committee voted to allot a sum of money, which I uh, has escaped my mind. Was it 20,000, 20,000, 25, uh, to, um, uh, to begin 20 to begin the, uh, study process on, uh, implementing this, which is, as you've rightly pointed out, Councilor, uh, been a longstanding issue and, uh, one that we've advocated for a solution, uh, quite a long time.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Actually, it's the auditor. Excuse me. The auditor met on Monday, October 17th to take $20,000 from the road trust, which is part of
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Press Thank you. Good evening, Mr. Silva. Please state your name and address for the record. And welcome. Mr. Silva Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome to come up. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, uh, council before we have that, uh, may I point out to you that, uh, a Councilor, a member of this body is the one who, uh, adds, uh, pieces to a motion. Councilor. Right. Councilor Knight point of information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Councilor chair recognizes vice president Lungel Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Traffic Commission actually notifies us a week before every meeting in our packets.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. All set.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor. Chair recognizes the citizen of East Medford. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, citizen. Chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion for approval by Councilor Marks as amended. Roll call has been requested. We have it. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. The vote is six in the affirmative, one in the negative. Motion passes. Did I count that right? Thank you very much. 16-722 off the council of Falco, whereas route 28 Fellsway West is a state road and one of the most heavily traveled roads in the city of Medford. And whereas many residents cross route 28 Fellsway West at the intersection of Fulton street, be it resolved that the city of Metro requested DCR, the department of conservation and recreation, to adjust the pedestrian timing signal to allow pedestrians more time to cross route 28 Fellsway West at the intersection of Fulton Street. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good on that motion as amended. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? All those, oh, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval as amended. All those in favor. All those opposed. Motion passes. Petition. Motion for suspension of the rules. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to take papers in the hands of the clerk and papers under suspension. All those in favor. All those opposed. Carries. 16-725 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council send its condolences to the family of Anthony Silva, longtime resident of Medford. Anthony Silva served his country as an Army veteran of the Green War. His presence in our community will be missed. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 16-726 offered by Councilor Caraviello will be resolved that the Medford City Council request an answer to why there was no crossing guard at the Brooks School on Monday morning. be it further resolved that a job description for the crossing guards be provided, if possible, request that the Medford police attend. Councilor Carfiolo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Clerk has that, uh, madam vice president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We hear his voice all the time.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Behind the phone calls. Captain Barry Clemente.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Awesome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: My pleasure. Thank you. All right. Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, so your, your amendment is that the mayor, investigate the possibility of implementing volunteers, either seniors or parents to be able to step in in the event of a lack of crossing guards.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And I know a couple of citizens wanted to address the council on this as well.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Miller. Thank you, Captain. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor, ma'am. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Ms. Martin. Good evening, please state your name and address for the record, welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You're absolutely right. Thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. Citizen. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Falco. On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Falco, as amended. All those in favor? All those opposed? Carried. 16-727 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council request that the Mayor instruct the Chief to increase its police presence in Medford Square. Calls are continuing relating to loitering, public drinking of alcoholic beverages, panhandling, and bothering of merchants and patrons in Medford Square, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President's motion for approval by council Caraviello, seconded by councilor Falco councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion, seconded. Roll call has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion carries. Papers in the hands of the clerk, be it resolved, offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved the city administration update the council on the status of noise complaints by Terrace Road residents relative to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: be it resolved that the Director of Veterans Services provide the Council with the following. One, a list of applicants awaiting the addition of their names to Honor Roll Park. Two, a timeline as to when those names will be added to Honor Roll Park. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion all those in favor? All those opposed? Carries. We have two papers that We have two papers eligible for a second reading.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of the Council of the Vice President, Langa Kern, to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-724, petition by Cheryl Rodriguez, 281 Park Street, Medgar, Mass., to speak on the rules of city council meetings. In my experience, speaking about and at the community meeting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Um, but with that being said, motion to receive in place on file on that motion, all those in favor, all those, uh, succeeds. We have two papers that are eligible for a third reading.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Council Knight to take paper 16-667. All those in favor? All those opposed? Legal age of 21 to purchase tobacco in Medford. Eligible for the third reading. Chair awaits motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's not only in the region, in the area, but also in the state and across the country on the motion of council night for approval, seconded by Councilor Scarpelli. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With a vote of seven, the affirmative, none in the negative. The motion is ordered. 16-674, loan order of $1,800,000, City Hall roof and facade, which is already under process, is eligible for its third reading. Chair awaits motion. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello for approval. Seconded by Councilor Scarpelli. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion passes and is ordered. And according to the provisions of said motion, there'll be a paper coming to us that this is approved for rescinding the allotment for free cash, which allowed the project to get underway so that valuable time wouldn't be lost. The records of the meeting of October 11th, 2016 were passed to Councilor Knight. And before we take those records, we're going to receive an announcement from the Vice President of the Medicine Council, Attorney Breanna Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Knight, how did you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval of records, all those in favor? All those opposed? The records are approved. The clerk has just reminded me that the general election for this year is November 8, 2016. Polls are open 7 to 8 in the evening. And you can vote early at the city Register on City Hall. On October 24th, 830 to 430, the 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, October 31st, November 1st, All Saints, November 2nd, All Souls, November 3rd and 4th, from 830 to 430 some days, to 1230 some days, and to 1 p.m. some days. This is posted on the city website and is posted in the clerk's office and in the office of the registrar and voters. Also keep in mind citizens that all of you should have received A booklet from the Secretary of State in the mail several weeks ago, a red covered booklet. That will give you a pro and con discourse on all the many ballot options, the ballot questions that are before the citizens for referendum. And those have a binding effect. So do your research and study well. It covers everything from marijuana to veal. So on the motion of Councilor Scarpelli for adjournment. Oh, Councilor Falco has an announcement.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor, for your leadership in this matter and bringing it out to the people. Thank you very much. Good work. And tomorrow is the last day to register to vote. Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 31st regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven members present, none absent. Please join us in rising to salute the flag.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight for the request to suspend the rules. Yes, Mr. President, I request to suspend the rules to take paper 16701 off the table. On the motion of Councilor Knight for the suspension of the rules for said purpose, all those in favor? All those opposed? The rules are suspended for 16-701 appropriations. Did I get that right? Yes. 16-701 appropriation for $165,000 DPW Highway Traffic Commission. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. And this money was made available to the city as it is slowly but surely coming to us, uh, through requests and petitions to the federal emergency management authority, uh, due to the, uh, lizard, uh, expenses that we suffered, uh, nearly two years ago. Because we didn't carry that debt in the city, we were able to pay down and not run a deficit. We now have this money that if we do not appropriate it towards certain purposes, it becomes in free cash, if we understood the discourse from the Commissioner correctly. So the Chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Do we have a motion for approval from Councilor Knight? We sure do, Mr. President. On that motion, do we have a second?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Second by Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Councilor Dello Russo? Yes. With a vote of six in the affirmative, one in the negative, the appropriation passes. While we're on suspension, we have our brand new city auditor with us tonight. She's going to present on two papers from the mayor. Yes. So we have paper 16-715 and 16-716. on the motion of Councilor Knight, to the Honorable President and members of the Method City Council, City Hall, Method Masks, dear Mr. President and City Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body appropriate $158,800 from the sale of Lots and Graves account to the Cemetery Department Salary Account, 0104915110. The Cemetery Department Salary Account is reduced each year in anticipation of appropriation from the sales of lots and graves. Sincerely yours, signature on file, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor. Madam Auditor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And this is a, uh, this is something that's done every year, uh, with the cemetery monies that come in, uh, these monies from the, uh, sale of, uh, lots and graves are used to supplement the salary accounts. And money is withdrawn in the second paper we'll see from perpetual care, which is collected for that purpose of caring for the graves. And that money is appropriated towards the expenses of caring for the cemetery grounds. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you could amend that paper, Mr. Clerk on Councilor Marks. Is there a motion? Motion for approval by council. Caraviello is seconded by council and I counsel night move approval. On that motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 16-716 to the Honorable President, members of the Metropolitan City Council, City Hall, MetroMassachusetts 155, and Mr. President and City Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body transfer 185,849 from perpetual care to the fiscal year 17 cemetery budget 0104915292 for groundskeeping expenses. The Cemetery Department expense account is reduced each year in anticipation of appropriation from Perpetual Care. Sincerely yours, Stephanie M. Burke-Mayer, signature on file.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. We've been asking for that for quite some time. Thank you. It's good to have you aboard. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: President Dolan? Yes. With the vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the transfer is adopted. Thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to revert to the regular order of business, all those in favor? All those opposed, the motion carries. 16-708, offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the building department update the Medford City Council with regards to how many code violations notices have been sent out within the last year. Be it further resolved that the update include how many of those violations has the city initiated criminal actions on. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Madam vice president, councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councilor Caraviello, as amended. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion carries. 16-709 offered by Vice-President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the Chief of Police provide the Medford City Council with an update regarding how many speeding tickets have been issued by month over the last 12 months. Madam Vice-President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Vice President Hunger-Curran as seconded by Councilor Knight and amended and further amended by Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, with the vote of seven the affirmative, none of the negative, the motion passes. 16-710 offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that Maybrook establish a Medford Pedestrian Advisory Committee which will serve as a forum for citizens to become involved in establishing goals and policies surrounding pedestrian safety in the city of Medford. The mission of the committee is to act as advocates in setting priorities for pedestrian safety improvements by supporting education, community outreach, and developing policy and plans to make our streets safer. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. As amended by council night, Mr. Uh, all those in favor, all those opposed. Oh, we have citizens that want to speak. My apologies.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Please take your name and address for the record. Joe Pacora.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Council Max.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Thank you for your time. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Ma'am, if you could continue, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And one more. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of the right of council, not Mars, which was on pedestrian safety, pedestrian safety, and motion for approval was by Councilor Mars, and it was seconded by Councilor Caraviello. And we're going to take a vote on that now? Just if I could. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks, seconded by councilor Caraviello as amended by Councilor Marks twice. All those in favor. Roll call vote. Mr. President. Roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. President Del Rosario? Yes. Affirmative. None of the negative. The motion passes. 16-711 offered by Councilor Falco, whereas High Street is a state road and one of the most heavily traveled roads in the city of Medford, whereas the Brooks Elementary School is located on High Street, whereas two pedestrians have recently been involved in car accidents, be it resolved that the Medford City Council send a letter to Stephanie Pollack, Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, requesting that the speed limit on high street be low to 25 miles per hour. Councilor Falco. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion for approval as amended by Councilor Knight, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. So on the motion of approval, seconded by Councilor Knight, as amended. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. The vote is seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. The motion passes. 16-712 offered by Councilor Falco. Whereas the bus stop for middle school students is located on High Street, whereas the traffic on High Street poses a major safety concern to anyone who crosses High Street, be it resolved that the Medford City Council request that Chief Sacco and Mayor Muccini-Burke sign an additional crossing guard to cross middle school students. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So thank you. Very good on the motion for approval by councilor, uh, Falco councilor night.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good on that. Uh, motion of councilor Falco as amended. Uh, chair recognizes council Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: and it's amended by councilor Scarpelli. Uh, chair recognizes councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Thank you. So on the motion for approval as amended, all those in favor, all those, the motion carries. 16-713 offered by councilor Falco. Whereas the Winthrop street rotary has been the scene of many automobile accidents. Whereas the Winthrop street rotary is extremely congested. Be it resolved that the city administration conduct a study to redesign the Winthrop street rotary in a regular intersection with street lights. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think the city engineer reported to us last week when she was here or the week before that, uh, that's being considered under the complete streets program and examination of that and the topographical difficulties that, uh, that area of Medford, uh, presents. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval as amended, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That'd be better as amended by Councilor Marks Councilor Knight. Uh, Mr. President, I wanted to thank Councilor Falco for his flexibility and I move for approval for approval by Councilor Falco seconded by Councilor, uh, Knight as amended by Councilors Falco and Marks. All those in favor. He amended himself. All roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 16-714 petitioned by Jean M. Martin, 10 Cumming Street, Medford, Massachusetts, to address the council about police, police personnel, policy, and numbers. Good evening, ma'am. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You have a minute and a half.
[Fred Dello Russo]: To receive and place on file, all those in favour? All those opposed? Motion to go on to suspension to take papers in the hand of the clerk by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Mungo-Kern. All those in favour? All those opposed? Offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Metro City Council contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation to repair the lights on Route 16 from Meadow Glen Bridge the Craddock Bridge overpass, they are all out.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilors Knight and Marks. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate Thomas and Mary Ann Howell on the momentous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, so on the motion for approval, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries, congratulations. And offered by Councilors Marks and Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate long-time Medford residents, Bob and Marie Emma, on celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Happy anniversary to them. On the motion for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Chair needs a motion. We're required to cancel the council meeting for November 8th due to the election. The chair could have a motion to do so, as is customary in the practice of good government, on the motion of Councilor Caraviello. For that, seconded by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? All those opposed? The meeting of November 8th, due to the national election, a national and state election, the election of the President of the United States, that meeting for the 8th is canceled.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And happy Yom Kippur to all of our residents of the Jewish faith offered by Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 16-six 36. All those in favor. All those opposed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor. Mr. President moved to lay the matter back on the table on the motion of a Councilor Knight to withdraw the motion. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: believe we didn't ask him anything yet we tabled the matter so we could ask him his opinion because he's been gone he's been absent yeah yes thank you thank you on the motion of council night to lay the paper back on the table all those in favor all right all those opposed thank you thank you thank you on the motion of councillor Caraviello for adjournment all those in favor all the record of the last meeting, which was held on the 4th of October, 2015, were passed to Madam Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Madam, how do you find those records? I found the records in order and I move approval. On the motion for approval of the records, all those in favor? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 30th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. With seven members present, none absent, please join us in rising to salute the flag. Chair. Councilor Knight. Mr. President, I'd like to move to suspend the rules, please. Motion to suspend the rules for what purpose?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion of councilor Knight to take your papers out of order. Uh, Request from the mayor and claim from the law department. All those in favor? Aye. Motion carries. 16-703. Request for expenditure from law department claims over $1,000. Account 0101515762. Date October 4th, 2016. To the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council. From Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor. Claimant. Rita Musero versus the city of Medford. A date of accident, December 10th, 2014. A date of settlement, October 4th, 2016. No date of trial. Amount of request, $5,000. Claimant's attorney, Thomas Colonna. Esquire. Description of alleged claim. Claimant.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It has.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Mark Knight, seconded by Councilor Falco. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. The claim is paid. Thank you, Mr. President. Madam Solicitor. Members of the City Council. Next, we have 16-7-0-1. 16-7-0-1. Communication from the mayor, September 29th, 2016, to President Dello Russo and members of the Medford City Council, from Stephanie M. Burke, mayor. Appropriation request for public works. Dear Mr. President and city councils, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body approve an appropriation of $165,000 for the following purposes. Department of Public Works, highway, ordinary cash basins to account 010-422-5530 of $100,000. Highway, sidewalks, 010-429-5251, $25,000. Forestry, trees and planters, 010-495, $5,380, $30,000. And to the Traffic Commission, Ordinary Street Signs, 010-293-5530, $10,000. This money is available from the FEMA reimbursement for the winter storms occurring in the winter of 2014-15. Thank you for your consideration of this request. DPW Commissioner Brian Kearns will be on hand. to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, signature on file, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for that detailed discourse, Commissioner. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, madam vice president chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Is that a request or a motion Councilor? I'd put in the form of a motion, Mr. President on the motion of approval by Councilor Knight with a second motion, which we'll have to take as a separate item, a B paper. Uh, uh, that would have to be a B paper. No, uh, no, it's the contrary motions. There's a motion for approval of the matter. And there's a secondary motion now introduced on the floor that this paper be sent to Committee of the Whole. But there was no motion to table.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, it's a contradictory motion to the motion that's already been introduced, Councilor. That's your opinion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So whatever, whatever you want to do, I, you know, I'll, I'll, I don't know if it's a matter of opinion, if it was stating two different things. Uh, thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So would you like to make that an amendment to the actual motion on the floor or the contradictory motion on the floor? I'll go with both.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Be it amended by Councilor Scarpelli, that the mayor be requested to add additional staffing to the Department of Public Works for the purpose of sidewalk repair and assessment. Thank you, Councilor Scarpelli. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Council Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. So as amended by Councilor Falco on the motion for approval that the City Council receive monthly updates on the progress of said projects. So we have before us, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Vice President Longo-Khan. So we have before us a conundrum for me in that we have two motions. We have one, the first motion introduced, which was a motion for approval, and that has been amended. And then we have the contradictory motion, which is introduced that this be sent to the committee of the whole for meeting with the member. So on the mayor, so on the procedure would be then to take the second one as a secondary motion. So on that motion, all those in favor. There was no motion to table. There was a motion to send a committee of the whole for meeting with the mayor. Yes. On that motion. So the motion to refer is taken first. So on that motion, Mr. Clerk, call the roll, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No. With the vote 5 in the negative, 2 in the affirmative, the motion fails. On the invocation of Rule 20, Paragraph 4, debate ceases. My apologies, Mr. Commissioner. Thank you for your presence here. Lay it on the table for the week. On the motion of Councilor Knight to return to the regular order of business. 16-702. President Dello Russo, members of the Medford City Council, from Mayor Stephanie M. Burke, home rule petition increasing the number of licenses available for the sale of wine and malt beverages.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, Madam Vice Solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's a motion to send it to the subcommittee on the motion of councilor night. All those in favor, all those opposed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Hearing 16-5653. Public hearing will be held in Metric City Council in the Howard F. Alderman Memorial Auditorium, 85 George B. Hassett Drive, Metric, Massachusetts, on Tuesday evening, October 4, 2016, at 7 p.m. on a petition from Boston Wings, LLC, doing business as Wingstar. for a special permit to extend hours of operation to operate its business at its restaurant in accordance with chapter 94, section 94 to 145B, extended hours of operation on said site located at 678 Fellsway, Medford, Mass., in a C1, commercial 1 zoning district as follows. Monday through Sunday, moving it from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m. in accordance with the provisions of section 94 to 145B of chapter 94 of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford. Petition and plan may be seen in the office of the city clerk, Medford City Hall, Medford Mass. Call 781-393-2501 for any accommodations. The city of Medford is an EEO 80504 employer. By order of the Medford city clerk, Edward P. Finn, city clerk, advertised in Medford Daily Mercury, September 20th and September 27th, 2016. We have a public hearing. This time we ask those who are in favor to come to the podium and state as such, all those in favor. Are you in favor of this petition?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, we are in favor. Anybody else in favor? Anyone else in favor? Anyone else in favor of this petition? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed. Anybody in opposition, please present yourself to the podium. Anybody in opposition? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed and ask the petitioners to come forward. Come on back. Baby, come back. Hi. Can you name and address again for the record?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Two years you've been in. One year or two years?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, just about. We opened in July.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion for approval, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Congratulations. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to order is in resolution 16-697, authorized by the Vice President for Local Current.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion of the Vice President for Local Current for suspension of the rules to take the vigilance license. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-700, petition for common vigilance license by Felicita D'Alelio, of 452 Broadway, Somerville, Mass. Batia's Place at 84 Spring Street, Medford. Is the petitioner present?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Hi, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's been on the motion for approval by constant caviar. All those in favor, I suppose. Congratulations. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Uh, we turn to the regular order business. All those in favor, all those opposed. 16-697 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Call for state election November 8th, 2016. Be it ordered that the city clerk be, and he is hereby authorized and directed, to notify and warn such of all the inhabitants of the city of Medford as were qualified by law to vote for candidates at the state election on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016. to assemble at the polling places in their respective wards and precincts, then and there to give in their votes for President and Vice President, U.S. Representative, the 5th District, Governor's Counsel in the 6th District, State Senator in General Court, 2nd Middlesex District, State Representative in General Court, 23rd, 34th, and 35th Middlesex District, Sheriff Middlesex County, and such other vacancies as may exist or occur, as well as questions one, two, three, four, and the polls of said state election shall be open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. Be it further ordered that the following named polling places be, and they are hereby designated for use at the state election, on November 8th, 2016. Ward 1, Precinct 1, Andrew Middle School. Ward 1, Precinct 2, Firefighters Club, Salem Street. Ward 2, Precinct 1, St. Francis Parish Center, Fellsway and Fulton. Ward 2, Precinct 2, Roberts Elementary School, 35 Court Street. Ward 3, Precinct 1, Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Ward 3, Precinct 2, Temple Shalom. Ward 4, Precinct 1, Tufts University Gantcher Center, Rare, 161 College Ave. Ward 4, Precinct 2, Walkling Court, Auburn and North Street, the Alfonso Caro Center. Ward 5, Precinct 1, Columbus Elementary School. Ward 5, Precinct 2, Columbus Elementary School. Ward 6, Precinct 1, West Medford Fire Station. Ward 6, Precinct 2, Brooks School, 388 High Street, Austin Street entrance. Ward 7, Precinct 1, Mystic Valley Towers, North Building entrance. Ward 7, Precinct 2, McGlynn K-8 Public School, 3004 Mystic Valley Parkway. Ward 8, Precinct 1, Senior Center, 101 Riverside Avenue, Ward 8, Precinct 2, VFW Hall 114, Mystic Avenue, Medford. Motion for approval. All those in favor? Aye. Councilor Marks?
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion for approval of the call for the election. All those in favor? All those opposed? The election is called for. 16-698 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be resolved that the administration provide the Medford City Council with an update regarding the Republic parking contract and what has transpired with regards to the sale of the company and the negotiations the city was working on. Madam Vice President. Did I get you?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Move approval. On the motion for approval, all those in favor? It's been met. Amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Amended by Councilor Lange Kern that if there is a new contract that we get copies of that. Councilor Caraviello. I have asked for a third meeting with Republic Parking. And that a third meeting be held.
[Fred Dello Russo]: First meeting, third request. That a meeting be held with Republic Parking.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Or the new company. On that motion, all those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Roll call has been requested. Mr. Clerk, if you would, please call the roll. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With the vote of 70 affirmative, none in the negative. The motion passes. Take a papers in the hands of the clerk and under suspension offered by council. What's that? Oops, yikes. 16-699, offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate the following individuals on their recent election to class officer at Medford High School and Medford Vocational Technical High School. Grade 12, President Anthony McKillop, Vice President Tricia McClain, Secretary Scott Harris, Treasurer Claudie DeColin, Grade 11, President Wendy St. Jules, Vice President Justin Sheng, Secretary Caitlin Pazzialli, Treasurer Mia Magelicotti, Medford Vocational High School Representative Noah Kreatz. Grade 10, President Michael Palmer, Vice President Kevin Casey, Secretary Michael Branley, Treasurer Megan Smith, Vocational representatives, Abigail Brady and Patrick Fanning. Grade 9 president, Ariel Terranova. Vice president, Ebien Absher. Secretary, Frances Flood. Treasurer, Leanne Puccio. Vocational technical high school representatives, Savannah Marino and Cameron Hoddy. Be it further resolved that these individuals be invited to a future city council meeting for the purpose of receiving an official council commendation. Councilor Knight. Mr. President, thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight, to take the papers in the hands of the clerk. 16-706, offered by President Dello Russo, be it resolved that the Medgar City Council send sincere condolences to the family of Thomas E. English on his recent passing. We also have the same motion offered by Councilors Falco and Scarpelli. If any of the Councilors want to talk about Tom, George.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A great patriot, a Marine.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Outstanding athlete in his own right.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And a football referee. And a great, great football official. And I must also agree, he married a wonderful woman. He did. Marlene. He did. Yeah. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: 16-705 offered by Councilor Caraviello be it resolved that the Medford City Council readdress the growing amount of Airbnbs in the City of Medford, impose some rules and regulations, to oversee them as they are virtually untouched by all local rules and regulations. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Or ordinances? We can do zoning. Or ordinances, I don't know which one this would go to. One committee, zoning ordinances. Zoning in ordinances together. Yeah. It's the same. Yeah. Yeah. So, on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, that there be a meeting of the subcommittee of zoning and ordinances to take up the issue of these internet sponsored house letting in rooming house organizations. commonly referred to as Airbnb.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Chairman Knight of Zoning and Ordinances. So on the motion as amended, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. 7.04 offered by Councilor Marks. Be resolved that the bus stop sign that was knocked down be put back at the correct location of 213A Mills XF. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And that paper is going to be sent to the mbta division of bus stops locations, yes?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? Carries. Citizen wishes to make a brief commercial announcement at the podium to announce honoring veterans and DAV 5K race. Madam Citizen.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Jean. Thank you for your advocacy for our veterans.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 7 o'clock, Brooks Elementary School, Medford Police Community Meeting. Thank you, Councilor Falco, for your diligent work in that regard. Thank you very much. Bringing the police to every neighborhood of the city of Medford. Well, actually, Mr. President- Sector by sector.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Councilor. Thank you. And the records. are being passed to Councilor Falco for approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion for dismissal of the meeting, Councilor Vice President Lockern, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Meeting is adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 28th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Present, seven members present, none absent. Please join us in rising to salute the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. My apologies for this microphone, but we're obviously having technical difficulties. Item of business is commendations for Eagle Scout, for Mr. Andrew Knight. And at this time, I invite, I invite Councilor Marks up, whose motion this was to commend our friend, Andrew.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello for motion to suspension of the rules.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello to take out of order, paper number 16679. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The ayes have it. 16-679 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that Medford City Council request the mayor to install a traffic light at the corner of High Street and Alston Street at the Brooks School for the Safety of Children. Many parents have contacted me since the side of school about this problem. Mr. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor chair recognizes vice president Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: second, the resolve and, um, move to amend it to as, as, as stated on the motion, uh, offered by, uh, council caviello, uh, seconded by vice president longer current and amended, uh, chair recognizes councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on today's motion, it's amended by Vice President Long and Kern and Councilor Falco. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Councilor. And as amended by Councilor Knight, Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. So as amended by Councilor Marks, Chair recognizes the citizens who wish to speak. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. O'Leary. Hi. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you much, sir, and submit your written remarks to the messenger, and he'll make sure that the clerk puts them into the record of the council. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Dawson. Hi. Hi. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, sir. Ma'am, will you or the young man be speaking tonight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Thank you for coming up tonight. Good evening, Chief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Chief. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, as seconded by Vice President Lago-Kern, and amended by Vice President Lago-Kern, Councilors Falco, Knight, and Marks. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The motion carries. The City Engineer, the motion has been disposed of. Anybody want to grant the City Engineer the indulgence? Madam Engineer.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mrs. Engineer. You're welcome. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, madam, uh, engineer on the motion of council night to Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Gentleman, Mr. Poth here.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think Councilman Knight will be able to point you in the right direction, but it seems to me that this is a matter for the Treasurer-Collector's Office.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much for coming down and welcome back to Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to revert to the regular order of business. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-636. Hearing. City of Medford. Notice of public hearing. Public hearing will be held. Medford City Council and the Howard F. Alden Memorial Chambers, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday evening, September 20th, 2016, at 7 p.m., on a petition of V.S. Convenience, Incorporated, doing business as N.K. Convenience, for a special permit use to be granted under Chapter 94, Zoning Ordinances of the City of Medford, Section 94 to 148d, Table of Use Regulations, Section 56b, Keno, with monitor at 562 High Street, Medford, Mass., a commercial one district. Petition and plans may be seen in the office of the city clerk. City Hall, Medford, Mass., 781-393-2425. Call 781-393-2501 for any accommodations. City of Medford is an EEO-AA-504 employer. By order of the city council, Edward P. Finn, city clerk, advertised The Medford Daily Mercury, September 6 and September 13, 2016. Um, this is a, uh, we have supporting documentation, uh, uh, before us, uh, the public hearing for the keynote. Um, and, uh, the documentation shows no, uh, uh, objection from the department heads as far as I could see. And Mr. Clerk, we, open this up to those in favor. So anybody in favor of this, please state your name and address before the podium, and your intention of being in favor. Are you in favor, sir? We are, yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Anybody else in favor? Anybody else in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. In favor, sir? Anybody else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, we declare this portion of the public hearing. You're in favor? Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: In favor? Anybody else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the motion. Were you in favor, sir? No. No. We declare that portion of the meeting closed. Anybody in opposition? Anybody in opposition, please present yourself to the podium and state so.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. You can speak your reasons afterwards.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Anybody else in opposition? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed. And we open it up to discussion, Chairman of Licensing Committee. But we just vote on non-objection, right? No, this is a special permit. This is a special permit? Yeah. Who's Chairman of Zoning? Ricky? Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So, Councilor Knight moves approval. Chair recognizes Vice President Lago-Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chair will recognize the petitioner. Your reasons for wanting this special permit?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chairman Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. There was somebody in opposition who wanted to speak. Welcome, please state your name and address for the record again, thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, sir. We have a motion for approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Madam vice president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to table on debatable. Sure. Recognize this council Scarpelli for requests to suspend the rules.
[Fred Dello Russo]: on the motion for suspension of the rules to take communications from the mayor. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-674, to Council President Dello Russo and members of the Medford City Council, from Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor, reloan order, City Hall roof facade improvements. Dear Mr. President and City Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body approve the following City of Medford, Massachusetts loan order for City Hall roof facade improvements, municipal facility, be it ordered that the sum of $1,800,000 be and hereby is appointed, appropriated to pay costs of demolishing and reconstructing the roof and facade of Medford City Hall and all pertinences, uh, there too, including the payment of all costs, incidental and related there too, And that to raise this appropriation, the city treasurer with the approval of the mayor is authorized to borrow to set some under and pursuant to chapter 44, section 7, 3A of the Massachusetts general laws as amended and supplemented or pursuant to any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the city therefore. and further order that the city treasurer is authorized to file an application with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the general laws, any and all bonds or notes of the city authorized by this vote or pursuant to any prior vote of the city and in connection therewith to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may require. and Sincerely Yours, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor. Here with us tonight to present on the matter is the Building Commissioner of the City of Medford, Paul Mokey.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Superintendent. Chair recognizes Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Knight. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by council Caraviello, seconded by councilor night chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, was that a motion?
[Fred Dello Russo]: 16-six 75. To the Honorable President, to the members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass, 02155, dear Mr. President and City Councils, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body approve the appropriation of certified free cash in the amount of $45,000 for the purpose of providing necessary repairs to the library roof. As you are aware, the building committee for the libraries in the process of preparing comprehensive application for building improvements. An engineering report was prepared by Russo bar detailing the options. The balance and certified free cash prior to this vote is $8,187,775. The building commissioner, Paul Moki will be present to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Stephanie M Burke mayor. Mr. Moki.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, Vice President Legelkern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Cavill, are you all set? Motion for approval, Mr. President. Motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Knight. Councilor Falco on that motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Vice President Locarno.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Mr. Kern, the motion for approval, I second it. Mr. Clerk, call the roll. Please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Scarpelli? Yes, sir. President Del Rosario? Yes, sir. Seven in the positive, nine in the negative. The motion passes. 16, Councilor? Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. 16-676, to the Honorable President, Councilor, We're on 16-676. To the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass. Dear Mr. President and City Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that Your Honorable Body approve the appropriation of certified free cash in the amount of $1,200,000 for the purpose of awarding the contract to the lowest qualified bidder for the City Hall roof, parapet, and dome. An additional project, phase two, will be bid in the spring for internal work in the council chambers and external work such as front entrance, doors, et cetera. As you are aware, this body authorized the study to be performed by Rousseau Bar in late spring. They prepared the specifications for this bid, and we are eager to get this project started before the winter settles in. As you will note, there is a loan order on the agenda to cover the project, as well as the estimate for phase two work. We hope that you will authorize both appropriations. And once the loan order takes three readings, we will submit a paper to rescind this vote. The balance and certified free cash prior to this vote is 8,187,775. The building commissioner, Paul Moki will be present to answer any questions you may have. Chair recognizes Mr. Moki to explain this paper.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair awaits a motion on the motion of Councilor Knight for approval. Motion to table by Councilor Marks. All those in favor. All those opposed. Chair's in doubt. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll on the motion to table.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No. The vote of five in the negative, two in the affirmative. The motion to table fails. Motion for approval by Councilor Knight. All those in favor, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Rule 20 has been invoked. Section four, which ends. Yes. Councilor Knight consults. It's the rules. It's the rule. It's the rule. On motion of council night to return to the regular order business all those in favor all those opposed motion carries 16-6 55 offered by council caraviello be resolved that Medford City Council requests the metric police increase the president presence in Medford Square and discuss possibility of putting on a foot or bicycle patrol officer council caviello Thank You mr. President mr. President I've been to
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-656 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council recommend to the police chief that no trucks be allowed on Harvard Avenue in efforts to increase public safety, be it further resolved that the crosswalk at Harvard Avenue and Mystic River Road be repainted. Councilor Kavial.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Caraviello, Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, as amended, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-657 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council have the Building Department instruct the owners of the WEEI property on Commercial Street to install a a six-foot fence from the adjoining property to the guardrail in an effort to stop the illegal dumping. Be it further resolved that the city install a no-dumping sign and look into the purchase of a poll camera to help apprehend the parties doing the illegal dumping. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. 16-658, offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the temporary bus stop closure at Main and High Street be discussed. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the motion is to keep that bus stop closed until consultation with the DOT and disability commission is completed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'd like a motion for approval, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor. All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-659 offered by Councilor Falco. Whereas the guardrail on Russell Street and Crane Street is in disrepair, whereas the guardrail is overgrown with weeds and brush and impedes walking on the sidewalk, be it resolved that in the interest of public safety, the guardrail be replaced and the weeds and brush be removed as soon as possible. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A well-written motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-660, whereas offered by Councilor Falco, whereas all neighborhoods throughout our city are negatively impacted by graffiti and tagging, be it resolved that the city ordinance section 62 to 94 be updated to impose a fine to property owners for non-removal of graffiti or tagging. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Zoning and ordinance would be the committee on that motion. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Campbell.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion for approval, citizen wishes to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion for approval, all those in favor, all those opposed, motion carries. 16-661 offered by Councilor Falco, whereas the Medford City Council is required to review and vote on the city budget each year, be it resolved that the city administration provide the Medford City Council budget versus actual budget information on a monthly basis. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Falco, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The motion carries. 16-662, offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the administration update the Medford City Council with regard to what has been done over the last nine months to make City Hall more business friendly. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor on the motion for approval. Madam vice president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And the motion for approval by vice president Lugo current, all those in favor of those opposed motion carries 16-six, uh, 63 offered by vice president Lugo current, uh, be resolved that the health director update that Medford city council with regards to where the city is at with inspections, as we were told in June, that there was months behind.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, it looks like everything's coming up roses. We have a new Director of the Board of Health. Welcome. Please introduce yourself to the Medford City Council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And welcome. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that would be my recommendation. The motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn as amended by Councilor Marks. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Vice President Longo-Kurt.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn, as amended by Councilors Mox and Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councilor Marks?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Updated listing on the outstanding inspections.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval as amended. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Thank you very much and welcome. 16-664 offered by Vice President Luggo-Kern. Be resolved that due to the last quarterly Massport meeting being canceled and postponed, be it resolved that Medford's appointee to that committee be invited to update the council at our council meeting on October 4th. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Be it resolved, 16-665 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the administration update Medford City Council as to what has been done by the city to ensure that the Malden Hospital site is not overdeveloped. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: What is our office of community develop doing to, to work on this and make sure they're apprised of what's going on on the motion for approval by vice president level current, all those in favor, all those opposed motion carries 16-six, six, six offered by vice president Lungo-Koehn be resolved that the Medford city council discuss a moratorium on building until a well-thought-out plan can be put in place with input from the residents on how to proceed with smart development. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the main motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn, as amended by Councilor Knight, Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Scarpelli chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilman Marks. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you Thank You council Falco chair recognizes the citizen at the podium Hi, my name is Cheryl Rodriguez.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And the citizen from East Smetford would like to speak. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Vice President Langley-Kern, as amended by Councilors Knight and Scarpelli. All those in favor? I'm sorry. Subcommittee on... It's going to... Let's do it on zoning, in ordinance. All those in favor? All those opposed? The ayes have it, motion passes. 16-667 offered by Councilor Knight. Whereas, after a decade of consistent decreases in tobacco use by teenagers, the National Youth Tobacco Survey reports that in 2014, overall use of tobacco among youth arose. exposing dangerous new trends. And whereas in March of 2015, the Institute of Medicine released a seminal report detailing the potential public health benefits of enacting a nationwide tobacco 21 policy. concluding a 25% drop in youth smoking initiation, a 12% drop in overall smoking rates, and 16,000 cases of preteen birth and low birth weight averted in the first five years of the policy. And whereas in July of 2015, the Centers for Disease Control released a study concluding that an astounding 75% of adults favor raising tobacco age to 21, including 70% of current smokers and 65% of those aged 18 to 24. And whereas from January 2009 to December 2015, 402 smokers from Medford were referred to smoking cessation programs through Massachusetts Smoking Helpline, yet only 140 of these individuals completed an intake to quit smoking. Be it so ordered, the legal age for the retail purchase of tobacco products in the City of Medford be raised to the age of 21 years by striking Municipal Ordinance 58-45B1 and replacing it with the following language. Conditions of permits. Conditions of permits are as follows. One, no entity may sell any tobacco products in any of its forms to any person under the age of 21 years or not being his parent or guardian may give any tobacco products in any of its form to any person under the age of 21 years unless said person is 18 years of age and in possession of a valid military identification card. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So it will lend to any person under the age of 21 years period. Yes, sir. Thank you. So person at the podium wishes to address the council. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The city messenger will take them from you and distribute them to other houses. Point of information, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So we have the Madam Director.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Falco, we will commence our first reading by a roll call vote. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilman Nate.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval for the first reading, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. With a vote of seven, the affirmative, none, the negative. The motion passes first reading 16-six, six, eight offered by president Dello Russo and Councilor Knight. whereas the Honourable John Jack McGlynn served as the Mayor of the City of Medford from 1962 to 1967, from 1970 to 1971, from 1976 to 1977, and whereas Mr. McGlynn served as Chairman of the Board of the board at Medford Cooperative Bank and its successor, Brookline Bank, for 42 years, and whereas Mr. McGlynn served as Medford State Representative in the Massachusetts General Court from 1959 to 1975, and whereas Mr. McGlynn served as the Commissioner to the Public Employees Retirement Administration from 1983 to 1997, and whereas Mr. McGlynn was a combat veteran of World War II, serving in the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, better known as the Ghost Army. Be it resolved in recognition of the numerous contributions Mr. McGlynn has made toward the betterment of the city of Medford, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the United States of America over a career in public service that spans better than a 50-year period Medford City Council dedicate the 2016-2017 legislative session to the memory of John Jack McGlynn and be it further resolved that the Medford City Council extends sincere condolences to the family of John Jack McGlynn and on his recent passing. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? And we'll motion to take Councilor Falco's with that. Yes. Please join us in a moment of silence. 16-670 offered by Councilor Caraviello be it resolved that the Medford City Council express its condolences to the family of Margaret Weigel on her recent passing. Margaret was a member of the Chevalier Commission. Her presence in our community will be missed. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have we have a motion to take these three condolences we have under suspension All those in favor all those opposed 16-681 offered by council Caraviello Resolved that the Medford City Council offer its condolences to the family of dr. Andrew Guthrie on his recent passing dr. Guthrie along with being the pediatrician to countless numbers of children from Medford was the US Navy veteran who served our country in the Korean War. Offered by Councilors Marks and Knight, be it resolved that a moment of silence be held for Willard B. Sampson on his recent passing. And offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that a moment of silence be held for long-time Medford resident Jeanette McGillicuddy on her recent passing. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Please rise for a moment of silence for these Medford residents. While we're on to suspension, 16-680 offered by council Caraviello be resolved that the Medford City Council come in and congratulate father Paul Coughlin of st. Raphael's parish on the celebration of this past Sunday of his 25th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. Father, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And a great priest.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Congratulations. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-671, offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Medford resident Paul McCaffrey, director of the Boston Parks Department, on his recent honor at Fenway Park for his tremendous contribution to the children and families of Boston by the Boston Area Church League. and the Boston Red Sox. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion for approved by council night. All those in favor. All those opposed. Motion carries. Uh, we have two reports out of, um, uh, one out of the sub committee on zoning and ordinances chaired by a Councilor Knight. Um, this is, uh, dealing with the, uh, zoning for medical matter. We'll wanna, with a list of recommendations. Uh, council night. Do you want to share? Absolutely. Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So your recommendation is that this be sent to the Committee of the Whole? That is correct, sir. So on that recommendation, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. And then 1678, Subcommittee on Licensing has done a ton of work as well, chaired by Councilor Caraviello with Councilors Knight and Falco. We had some work on licensing of mobile food trucks and also a revision for ordinances on cars for higher Hackney carriages. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So recommended for approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, so on the motion to send this to Committee of the Whole, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, leave your Tuesday and Wednesday nights open in the coming months. Mr. Citizen, you wanted to speak on a matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Presentations and similar matters. 16-672 petitioned by Jean M. Martin, 10 Cummings Street in Metrod, Mass., to address the council about a monument in honor of first responders. Welcome, Ms. Martin. Thank you. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Ms. Martin. On the motion of council night to receive and place on file. All those in favor of those opposed motion carries. Uh, on the motion of Councilor, uh, care of yellow to table 16-six 73. Uh, all those in favor, all those opposed motion carries. And we took the reports of the committees, which I didn't see on that back page. And so the records, Tabled records of the meeting of July 19th were passed to Councilor Marks. Mr. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion of Councilor Marks to table. All those in favor? Opposed? Motion to table is sustained. And the records of the meeting of August 16th, 2016 are passed to Councilor Scarpelli. On the motion of Councilor Scarpelli to If you could, yes, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And the clerk will make that amendation to the record. And move for approval as amended. And as witnessed by Councilor Scarpelli, he moves approval of the records as amended and corrected. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion for taking any more issues of suspension, any more public service announcements.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Claims to fame. Motion to adjourn by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 25th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, welcome back and please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Six members present, one nearly absent or absent. Please join us in rising to salute the flag of the United States of America. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Commendations. Tonight we have with us present the Medford high school crew team silver medal winners at the state championship. This was offered by Councilor Marks, and we're welcome to have with us coaches and members of the crew team to receive their commendations. And at this time, I invite Councilor Marks up to share those commendations with these fine young men.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 16-571 offered by Councilor Marks be resolved that the do not enter in one-way signs on Newburn Ave be made larger or fixed at a reasonable eyesight level over the past two weeks. Cars are going up Newburn rather than down and causing a public safety issue. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, on the motion approved by Councilor Marks, all those in favor, all those opposed motion carries offered by vice-president low current 16-five 72 offered by a vice-president long current be resolved that, uh, in all future board of appeals hearings, notices are sent to all people within 300 feet radius of the requesting property. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm under the impression that this is a matter of law. It's done with a certified, under pains of perjury, certification from the assessor of the location of all houses, and that they mailed, and that it's three weeks notified in public publication. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I have no information that it's not. Citizen wishes to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And I think that's the law and our legal expert in house, uh, our city solicitor wishes to address us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion that the paper be amended to strike all people, to replace it with all property owners.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Citizen wishes to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chair recognizes the esteemed citizen of East Medford. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion for approval by Councilor Lungo-Koehn as amended by Councilor Knight, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Be it resolved that the city administration provide the city council with an update on what is being done on the city side regarding the low-flying noise from airplanes in our community. Is that the noise from low-flying airplanes? Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Glaman is a great and competent attorney and a great advocate for our community. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So I will make that as a formal motion. On the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, as amended by Councilor Marks, chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilors Mark and herself, Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, as amended by Councilors Mox and Vice President Lungo-Koehn, the Chair recognizes, yet again, the esteemed citizen from East Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening, ma'am. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening, sir. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much on the motion for approval as amended all those in favor all those 16-5 74 communications from the mayor to the president and members of the honorable method City Council from Mayor Stephanie M Burke re amendment to chapter 26 entitled education of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford pertaining to accountability of universities and colleges. Dear Mr. President and members of the Medford City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body approve the following amendment to chapter 26 of the revised ordinance of the city of Medford. This amendment will assist the city to better address the myriad of issues that arrive when students live off campus. Specifically, it provides a mechanism through which post-secondary schools within the city will collect and maintain records of their locally residing off campus student population. This will assist the city to better provide security and regulatory enforcement services for the off campus student population and to the residents of the city in general. The full text of the proposed amendment follows. Sincerely yours, signature on file, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor. Somebody please stop me from reading this. An ordinance amending chapter 26 entitled education of the revi- On the motion of Councilor Knight that I stop reading and invite the city solicitor up to read to us a synopsis of the full text.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. The motion for approval as amended by Councilor Knight. Yet another shining example of the city's administration responding to the request of the council. Vice President Lungo-Koehnly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Marks. Thank you, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion for approval and yours, Councilor, is contradictory to that motion. So on the motion for approval, was that an amendment to the motion?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, the, uh, if we could allow the solicitor to, uh, Perhaps she has some information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Do you still have your motion? to send it, no, for approval to my first reading.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the chair has the motion of council night withdrawn. And the motion on the floor is the motion of Councilor Marks to send it to the Zoning and Ordinance Subcommittee Council. The ad hoc committee of education, which I think was created by Councilor Dello Russo, if I'm not mistaken. Yes, thank you. So on the motion of Councilor Marks, Mr. Citizen, please. Please state your name and address.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Worthy notion for consideration. So on the motion for this ordinance draft to be sent to the committee, the Ad Hoc Committee for Education, all those in favor? Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello. I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chairman of the committee is Councilor Falco, supported by Vice President Longo-Curran and Councilor Scarpelli. So on the motion as amended, Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion for approval. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight for suspension of the rules to take a paper off the table. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, 16-533, Mr. Councilor. 16-533, the FY 2017 Municipal and School Budget. to take the school budget off the table. All those in favor? Councilor? Offered by Councilor Knight, be resolved that the administration take the proper measures to increase the number of no heavy trucking signs along Golden Ave. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion is approved by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the administration provide an update on the status of the requested painting and installation of a crosswalk between King Avenue and Cedar Road, Councilor Knight, and Forest Street.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval, all those in favor? Motion carries off it by Council Caraviello be resolved that the Metro City Council request that the DPW repair the pothole on the corner of Evans and Central.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion approved by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed? Carries. Offered by Councilors Caraviello, Scarpelli, and Dello Russo. Be it resolved that the Manhattan City Council request that Winthrop Street resurfacing from Playstead Road to Lawrence be discussed. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval as amended by Councilor Marks, all those in favor? All those opposed, the motion carries. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council request that the electrical department replace the broken lights at the War Memorial Park. Currently, four lights on the ground are not working.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by President Dello Russo, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commit and congratulate Jeopardy Champion and Medford resident Lori McDougall on her great success on the nationally syndicated game show. She is the sister of sustainability officer and board of appeals clerk Dennis McDougall on the motion of approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion passes. Offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that long-time Method residents, David and June Klein, be recognized for celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary. Councilor Marks, happy anniversary.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion approved by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? Happy anniversary at Molto Sanos. Offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the street sweeping on main roads be discussed, whereas residents who reside on the main roads have no way to park their car due to resident permit parking on many side streets, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion, Councilman Marks, let this go to the Public Works Subcommittee, which you sit on. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-575, under suspension offered by Council and IP, resolved that the administration provide an update on the status of the retaining wall at Morgan and Gaston, that the Council appropriated free cash funds To make structurally sound, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Knight, all those in favour? All those opposed? Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, as amended by Councilor Marks, all those in favour? All those opposed? The motion carries. Now back to the removal from the table offered by Councilor Knight, 16-533, the 2017 fiscal year budget. municipal and school. It was tabled on June 7th at $162,100,545. We received in that time an amendation to that based upon council input and school committee input. It is now amended and come off the table at $162,108. $162,108,545, a net $8,000 change. That reflects changes both on the school side and changes on the city side, most in particularly the granting of monies to the council at the council's request to undertake legal action. So we have before us the amended budget dated June 15, 2016, and councillors all received it on their tables last week at the total of $162,108,545. That breaks down to $107,775,545 city, $54,333,000 school. that I mentioned earlier. Chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have with us Anne Baker, the Director of Finance for the city, who participated in the preparation of the budget, and she'll give us a brief overview.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And may I point out that the city council has been meeting on this budget since Monday, June 6th. We've met several times each week and on Saturdays. Um, and we've, uh, sent dozens upon dozens upon dozens of papers, questions and requests to various heads in the mayor's office for answers. And, uh, we've, uh, received answers, uh, and great detail, uh, to the council. And we've also had ample opportunity to have discussions on this budget. We've had discussions with department heads on this budget and other matters. And we've had frequent discussions in repartee with various members of the administration and their designees.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sure the opportunity to discuss the budget by the superintendent to the budget that was reviewed by the council and reviewed designed and approved by the school committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The President Thank you, Mr. Superintendent. I'm told that you signed up for some more time with the school department, and we're very grateful to your good work, your leadership in the community, and for having been not just an administrator, but a classroom teacher, showing people the way, and we're very grateful to you for all your kind work.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Knight, I believe you still have the floor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Vice President Lago-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Baker was slightly mistaken because she wasn't present at the meeting, but she is aware of the bottom line and the dollar amount.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: uh, we met afterwards, our final meetings last Tuesday, but we initially met, requested an addendum to the budget, what the specifics were of it. I don't remember, but I know there was a bottom line increase and that's reflected in the amended budget that was presented to the council last week. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So councilor Marks, if you have a question, what is it?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Uh, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President, can we maybe just not use such an inflammatory term?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Citizen wishes to approach the podium. Doctor, please come forward, state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, citizen. Good evening.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to end all debate and take a vote. All those in favour? All those opposed? Is there a motion for approval of the budget?
[Fred Dello Russo]: A roll call vote, two-thirds roll call vote.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It does. So on that motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No, I was waiting for the councilors. We're discussing right now the two-thirds vote to end all debate. The motion is on the floor. You wish to address the council on the budget, sir?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Knight to end all suspension, Mr. Clerk, call to discuss all- I withdraw.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilman Marks, you have the floor. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sorry, Mr. Baker.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I believe that this document, the amended budget, which we received, it was posted online amidst all the other articles we get on our agenda. And the original budget, which is $8,000 less than this, was certainly part of the agenda that we received on June 4th.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. I'm not done yet, Mr. President. You are. The chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is there a motion on the floor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Superintendent. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Counsel Max.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Knight. Move the previous question, Mr. President. Question moved by Councilor Knight that all debate end. Mr. Clerk, call the roll. No. There's a motion on the floor. Mr. Clerk, call the roll. Mr. President, I withdraw the motion provided that we maintain the 10-minute rule. 10-minute rule is in application. Mr. Citizen, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You have one minute.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight. Move the previous question, Mr. President. Previous question by Councilor Knight was to end debate. Mr. Clerk, call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, seven in the affirmative, one in the negative. The motion, six in the affirmative, one in the negative. The motion passes. Mr. President, motion to approve the paper before the body. Motion to approve the amended budget presented June 15, 2016 by Councilor Knight. Is there a second on the floor? Second by Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Clerk, call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of five in the affirmative, two in the negative, the budget is passed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to take paper 16568 off the table, year-end transfers.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval of the council tonight. Mr. Clerk, call the roll. Seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Yes, the transfers. Yes, with the vote of six in the affirmative, one in the negative, the motion passes. The tabled records of the meeting of June 14th, 2016, pass to Councilor Marks. Mr. Councilor, how do you find those records? On the motion of Councilor Knight to table those records, all those in favor? All those opposed? Those records are tabled. The records of the meeting of June 21st, 2016 were passed To Councilor Scarpelli, Councilor, how did you find those records? To approve them. On that motion to accept those records and to approve them, all those in favour? All those opposed? The motion carries. The records of the first special meeting of the June 18, 2016 City Council were passed to Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Councilor, how did you find those very special records? Motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion carries. The records of the first emergency meeting on June 20th, 2016 of the Medford City Council were passed to Councilor Falco. Councilor, how did you find those urgent records? On the motion of Councilor Falco to accept those records and approve them. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion to adjourn by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? All those opposed? Happy summer.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Madam Clerk, would you kindly call the roll?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven members present, none absent, please rise to salute the flag. Aye. 16-555 offered by Vice President Longo-Curran. Be it resolved that the Metro City Council requests that the city solicitor assist the council in changing the six month demo delay for historic properties to a one to two year demo delay. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have two contradictory motions.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's a wise decision, Madam Vice-President. So on the motion of Vice-President Algo-Kern, seconded by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-556 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved the city administration adopt and implement a trench identification system where markers would be placed on trench work performed by public utilities for the purpose of holding contractors and public utilities accountable for work performed on our roadways.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sure. Thank you. Councilor chair recognizes council Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Marks. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion passes. 16-557 offered by Councilor Knight. We resolve the Park Commission explore possibilities to further diversify recreational opportunities provided at our public parks. including, but not limited to, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, volleyball courts, shuffleboard courts, street hockey rinks, canoe launches, pitch and putt areas, and body weight exercise equipment, and report back to the council the feasibility of expanding the offerings at our public parks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight as amended and seconded by Councilor Scarpelli, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Vice President Long and Kern. All those, we have a roll call request. If Councilor Marks wants to speak. Councilor, I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, seconded and amended by Councilors, uh, uh, Councilor Scarpelli, further amended by Vice-President Lalo Curran, Councilor Marks,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: OK, thank you. Mayor McGlynn was instrumental in securing that over the years. Good man. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please call the roll, Madam Clerk. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With the vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion passes. 16-558 offered by Councilor Knight to be resolved that the police department increase the visibility and enforcement of posted speed limits along Arlington Street during the weekday morning and afternoon rush hour periods.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion is approved by Councilor Knight, seconded by Vice President Logan Kern. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight, seconded by Vice-President Legault-Kern. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-559, offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the public utility contractor performing work on Lincoln Road, underground infrastructure project be required to perform weekly sweeping of the affected roadways. Be it further resolved that all construction equipment, debris, and materials be removed from said affected roadway during the period of time that work is not being performed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? 16-560, offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council send its condolences to the family of Robert Sarabian, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please join in standing for a moment of silence of this deceased Medford citizen. We have a number of papers under suspension. Councilor Knight, suspension of the rules. On the motion of Councilor Knight for suspension of the rules, take papers that were issued under suspension. All those in favor? All those opposed? Before us is a communique from the mayor, and here to present on the matter is the finance director, Ms. Ann Baker, 16-568 under suspension. To the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass, 02155. To Mr. President and city councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body approve the following end of the year transfers for fiscal year 16. There's a sum total amount of $1,112,000 in various accounts, which I will enumerate, unless someone stops me, to pay deficits of that same amount in various accounts that are in deficit. So, the brief synopsis is that we are taking money from salary, executive department, salary finance department, salary assessment department, non-contributory pension, salary signal department, salary fire department, salary library, salary health, fringe compensations, salary forestry, salary highway, salary registrar, interest on debt, utilities, DPW, utilities building, utilities fire, cash aid for veterans, street lights, and canine services. So those all of those accounts had monies left over them, some substantial, the two most substantial, salary fire, $255,000, and fringe wage compensation, $270,000. So those all amounted to $1,112,000. They're going to supplement shortfalls in budgets Salary Council, $1,800. Treasury Department, $4,200. Salary Law, $2,500. Overtime Police, $416,000. Salary Veterans Office, $1,500. Printing in the Registrar's Office, $11,000. Health, Dental, Life Insurance, $500,000. Medicare Imbursements, $150,000. and insurance for police, $25,000. Here to explain any questions that the Councilors may have is Ms. Baker of the City Auditor. Yes?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Counsel Max.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Counsel Max.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Caraviello. Vice President Longo-Kurt.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sorry, I apologize. Thank you, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So motion the table on the motion table by Councilor Marks. All those in favor. All those opposed. 16-five 66 offered by councilor night. You've resolved the city administration contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation, for the purpose of having a pedestrian crossing sign at the corner of Route 16 and Boston Avenue repaired. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion. All those in favor? All those opposed? Carries. 16-564 offered by Councilor Marks. Be resolved that the report of the first special meeting of the Magic City Council held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 7 a.m. be approved. Councilor, there's no need to approve a report because they were minutes of the meeting. And we've just received those minutes. There's no committee report. It was a special meeting of the Medford City Council. So if you want to have the minutes approved, we've just received them on our desks, I hope, today. And so we have actual minutes of the first special meeting of the Medford City Council that are on our desks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Receive 16-567-64 to receive and place on file. We do, councilors, have that were received on our desks from the meetings on Saturday and yesterday, records of both of those city council meetings. So we have actual records of the meetings, minutes of the meetings, and then they'll be placed for approval in a subsequent meeting of the Medford City Council. We have one more, Madam Vice President, 16-567 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the Metro City Council take a vote to move forward and appeal the decision made by the Metro Board of Appeals on the Locust Street project. Madam Vice President, oh, I forgot about that. I'm sorry, go ahead.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Longo-Curran, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, with a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. Motion carried. Offered by Councilor Falco, be it resolved that the street paint at Duggar Park and surrounding streets be discussed. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Paving, I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I know someone else who was recently serenaded by a jackhammer.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Falco, as amended by Councilor Scarpelli, that we also request a reply from the engineering department and also the director of public works, Karen's office. Correct. Thank you. Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello. Thank you very much. So on the motion of Councilor Falco, all those in favor. All those opposed, as amended by Councilor Scarpelli, motion passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Thank you. On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn to return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed, motion carries. 16-561, petition by Robert C. Cappucci, 71 Evans Street, Medford, Mass., to address the council about Evans Street, et al., repairs. I'd like you, Yusuf, et al.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No, you're up on the agenda next, and we need to follow the agenda items. All right, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Your resolution is contradictory to receive and place on file.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And I think... So what is your motion, Madam Vice President, that the mayor sit down with the city engineer to discuss the construction projects for this coming season? The lack of... To work on... Yes. And that's an amendment? You're amending a motion to receive in place on file?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All right. That is contradictory and cannot be accepted with the main motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And the colleague has indicated to me that he's unwilling to do so.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion of Council Marks and Seva. Madam Vice President, we're going to take the second motion, the amendment, into two motions of Madam Vice President. that the mayor consult with the city engineer to review the feasibility of construction projects. So on that motion, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: four roads be considered, Evans, Pinkett, Gurley, and Paris. On that motion, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Councilor Knight is in opposition. The ayes have it. On the main motion that the paper be received and placed on file, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The ayes have it. Councilor Marks, Councilor Lungo-Koehn in opposition. Mr. President motion to take paper number one, six, five, six, one from the table on the motion of constantly to take paper 16, five, six, one from the table petition by all those in favor. All those opposed. Motion carries petition by Robert C Capucci, 71 Evans street method to address the city council and Evans street at Alia regarding repairs.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Capucci. Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair awaits motion. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Vice President Logan Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Long and Kern that the letter be sent to the administration and they report back to the Medford City Council on the the progress towards paving Swan Street. On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. The records of the tabled records of the meeting of May 31st, 2016 will pass to Councilor Knight. Mr. Councilor, how do you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion for approval of those records by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. The records of the meeting of June 14th, 2016 will pass to Councilor Marks. Mr. Councilor, how do we find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks to table the records of June 14th, 2016. All those in favor. All those opposed. Uh, the motion granted on the motion of councilor Scarpelli to adjourn. Huh? Uh, they have to be signed to someone to read on the motion to adjourn by council Scarpelli. All those in favor. All those opposed. Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Medford City Council will come to order.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Nice.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion of council tonight to take papers 16 546 and 16 547 and 16 544 out of order all those in favor all those opposed motion passes 16 546 to the honorable president members of the Medford City Council City Hall, Medford-Masso to 155. Re-amendments to Chapter 66, Personnel, Article 2, Classification and Compensation Plan, Section 6633, entitled Officers, Employees, Non-Union. Dear Mr. President and members of the City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body approve the following amendments to chapter 66 personnel article two classification and compensation plan section 66-33 entitled officers and employees non-union of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford. The purpose of this amendment is to change the compensation plan for the position of city's assistant city solicitor amendments to the revised ordinance of the city of Medford chapter 66 personnel article two classification and compensation plan. Section 66-33, officers, employees, non-union. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Medford that Division 4 of the revised ordinances of the City of Medford as most recently amended is hereby further amended by changing the language of Chapter 66, Personnel, Article 2, Classification and Compensation Plan, Section 66-33, entitled Officers and Employees Non-Union, as followed. Classification CAF-10 presently states in pertinent part that it applies as follows. CAF-10 assistant assessor, assistant solicitor, assistant environmental agent, the language of CF-10 shall be amended to read and apply as follows. Assistant Assessor, Assistant Environmental Agent. Amendment B, Classification CAF 12, presently states, in pertinent part, that it applies as follows. CAF-12, Director of Veteran Services, Outreach agent, substance abuse, assistant treasurer slash collector, deputy collector, assistant auditor, environmental agent. The language of CAF 12 shall be amended to read and apply as follows. CAF 12, assistant city solicitor, director of ethnic services, outreach agent, substance abuse, Assistant Treasurer Collector, Deputy Collector, Assistant Auditor, Environmental Agent. Sincerely yours, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Here to represent the department on this is the city solicitor, and we invite Mr. Rumley to the podium.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Uh, Mr. Solicitor, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. So on motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Roll call vote is requested. Mrs. Madam Clerk, if you would, call the roll. Yes. With the vote of six in the affirmative and one abstention. Please note that abstentions are only permitted in certain circumstances. And this circumstance is one where there may or may not be a conflict of interest, but to, uh, avoid any appearance as so, uh, the Councilor has abstained.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Solicitor. So this passes the first reading. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. 16-547, to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford-Maso, 2155. Dear Mr. President and councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body confirm the reappointment of James Flynn of 31 Saunders Street to the License Commission for a term to expire June 1st, 2022. Mr. Flynn is present this evening. Your consideration of this appointment is greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor, signature on file. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Marks, Councilor, Councilor Knight, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Morris. Mrs. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. Thank you, gentlemen and ladies.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, motion 544 offered by Councilor Caraviello be it resolved that the sisters against ovarian cancer be allowed to turn the town teal. Carol Powers will address the city council. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. Yes. Seconded by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Congratulations. Thank you. Councilor Marks has two condolences he wishes to lead us in, if you would, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: to all the victims of the Orlando massacre, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We could all stand for a moment of silence for these two Medford residents and keep in mind those who suffer in Orlando. on the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn to return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion granted. 16-543, offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn and Councilor Marks, be resolved that the proposed Locust Street development project be discussed for neighborhood and resident input. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Before I recognize Councilor Marks, I want to point out that this is a meeting of the Medford City Council, and this is an agenda item. It is not a public hearing. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm going to ask that the city solicitor come and give us some background on this matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All set, Madam Vice President? Thank you. Thank you, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All set, Councilor? Thank you. Thank you, Councilor. Thank you. Chair recognizes Vice President Ludlow-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All right. We're going to now open this portion of the meeting to the residents who wish to visit us. Please note a couple things. First, we ask that when you approach the podium that you state clearly your name and address for the record. We also ask that you write your name and address for the record, allegedly on that pad of paper that's left there. Up here on the podium, because of the primitive nature of the sound system in this room, it's very difficult for us to always understand what the speaker at the podium is saying. So it will be very helpful for the clerk to have an accurate record of those speaking. Everybody has a time limit. And also, We ask that you not insert yourself in the line again until everybody has had a chance to speak one time. So thank you. And so we'll start with you, Ms. Martin. And if you would, 10 minutes. And if you would, Ms. Martin, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You have one minute, Mr. Pinto.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Henson. Please, if you would, sign your name. Thank you. Thank you. hope that we don't disturb the speakers. It takes most of us a lot to come up here to explain themselves. So if we could not interrupt the speakers. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Chris. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And it tells about... If you want to pass that to the messenger, and he will submit it for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Right, right. Where is the messenger?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Loretta. Thank you. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record. Good evening.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a gentleman who hasn't had a chance to speak yet. Why don't we allow him to come up? Good evening, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Hi, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Go ahead, Andrew. The chair recognizes the gentleman from East Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: She had declared a 10-minute recess. The council meeting will reconvene. Madam Clerk, please note the time that the council meeting reconvened. With all members present. Do any of the councilors wish to be recognized? Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Scott Peller.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, you said you were going to make some motions.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Are there any motions that you're making?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So you want to request our administration to request help from the MAPC to review our zoning laws.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Further amended of the same resolution amended that the Zoning Board of Appeals have a moratorium placed upon it to not entertain any variances on projects that supersede 150 units. Thank you. So on the motion by Councilor Scarpelli, as amended by Councilor Scarpelli, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Scarpelli, as amended by Councilor Scarpelli and Councilor Caraviello, the chair recognizes the city solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I can do that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Scott Pally.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information on that. Point of information, Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Slavitt.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And the neighbors have to organize themselves if they're going to file an appeal as well. Chair recognizes, are you all done, Madam Vice President? Were you seeking the floor at some point?
[Fred Dello Russo]: We don't yield to the podium. Hi, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're not going to engage in a back and forth debate out here.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're aware of that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President, if you wish to continue,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Where's the floor, Mr. President? Councilor Knight has the floor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight has the floor, sir. Councilor Knight has the floor. Councilor Knight has the floor. Councilor Knight has the floor. There is no yielding mechanism in our rules.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Solicitor, the Councilor has a question for you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Good evening, sir. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'll be in contact with the solicitor. And once we have a feeling of when things are going to go, I'll call for the special meeting or convene an emergency meeting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hopefully. Not hopefully.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That there be a special meeting of the City Council called for when, Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: But remember, when you meet Thursday night.
[Fred Dello Russo]: City Hall is closed out of business on Friday. Point of information, Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So why don't we set up something for Saturday morning? Or I'll email it out to you. Saturday morning, special meeting. For an hour. Yeah, Saturday morning, one hour. 8 o'clock.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oops. 7 o'clock. 7 o'clock, Saturday morning. 7, yeah, okay. Metcalfe City Hall. 7 o'clock. On the 7 o'clock Saturday morning. The motion on the floor offered by Councilor Scott Peli asked the administration to use the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to aid us in zoning ordinance amendment. Amended by Councilor Scott Peli that the Zoning Board of Appeals have a moratorium placed on it for projects exceeding 150 units offered by Councilor Caraviello as an amendment that the council hire outside council to see if we have a case in this matter. And further amended by Councilor Marks that there be a special meeting of Medford City Council to consider our candidates for attorney, uh, and to discuss the merits of a case on Saturday morning here in a city hall at 7 a.m. Thank you on that motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Further amended by Councilor Marks that Mayor Burke appropriate money to file to hire. Sufficient funds. Sufficient funds to hire an attorney. Landlord. First in land law to handle the appeal of this case. To possibly handle the appeal of this case.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion as amended, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. Motion passes. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight for suspension of the rules to take paper number 16-531 off the table. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-531, Common Victuals License for Soura Barbecue in Boston. SORA Barbecue Boston Incorporated. It was tabled on June 7th because of absence of the petitioners. Are the petitioners present? Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Can we quiet down, please? Thank you. Go ahead. Continue, ma'am, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Carfiello of the licensing subcommittee. Could you refresh our memories? What address is that restaurant to be at?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Falco. All those opposed, congratulations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good luck. Thank you. While we're under suspension, we'll take papers that were here under suspension. 16-551 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, be it resolved that the Metric City Council request that the Metric Court of Appeals reopen the hearing related to the Locust Street development. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That that paper be received and placed on file. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to withdraw papers 16-548 and 16-549. All those in favor? All those opposed? Papers are withdrawn. Revert back to the regular order business. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-545 offered by Vice President Rungel-Kern be resolved that the city solicitor report back to the City Council, etc. Madam Vice President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion for approval, all those in favor- Aye. Opposed? The papers.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to table the records of the May 31st meeting. All those in favor? All those opposed? Papers tabled. The records of the meeting of June 7th, 2016 were passed to Vice President Logan Kern, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Logan Kern to approve those Records all those in favor all those opposed records are approved motion of council max to adjourn all those in favor all those opposed meeting is adjourned
[Fred Dello Russo]: to order. Madam clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: of the Great Crusade, the Operation Overlord, the invasion of Europe by the Allied forces to make an end to tyranny in the world and to bring democracy and freedom to the oppressed peoples of Europe. The American military played a pivotal and significant and perhaps the dominating role in that endeavor. And many people died, many soldiers died, and so as we pledge allegiance to the flag, I hope we keep in mind that great endeavor. Aye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight. Mr. President, I call for suspension of the rules to take paper 16532, please. On the motion of Councilor Knight to take paper 16532. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-532, request for expenditure from law department claims over $1,000 to account number 0101515762. Date, May 31st, 2016. To Frederick Dello Russo and the honorable members of the Medford City Council, from Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor. Claimant, Mark Hennessey. Date of accident, August 14th, 2014. Date of settlement, May 31st, 2016. Date of trial request, not applicable. Amount of request, $3,400. A description of alleged claim. The claimant, Mark Hennessey, of number 32 Russell Street, narrows mass, seeks compensation for property damage, suffered as a result of an accident involving a DPW vehicle on Governor's Avenue on the 14th of August, 2014. Mr. Hennessey's vehicle was parked at that time. The case was settled prior to trial. Necessary release has been obtained from the claimant. Breakdown to amount requested. Medical costs, zero. Lost wage, zero. Property damage, $3,400. Total settlement, $3,400. The Chair recognizes the Assistant City Solicitor at the podium to make explanation on this matter. Madam Solicitor. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Seconded by Councilor Caraviello, yes. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of seven in the affirmative and none in the negative, the motion passes. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello to take these petitions out of order, 15-530 and 15-531. 15-530. petition for a common vitilis license by 711 Incorporated, 3200 Hackberry Road, Irving, Texas, 75063, doing business as 711 number 3772H at 133 Main Street in Medford. On file are all appropriate certificates. Is the petitioner present? Please state your name and address for the record. Please state your name and address for the record. Name is Andrew Chang. I'm a field consultant for 711 situated in a resident in Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I don't have that information, Chairman of the Licensing Committee. I think that in many instances, the 24-hour openings were left only to the particular licensee and not with the location. We need clarification on that. Madam Clerk, do you have that information present?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: We don't know.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's no request for extended hours of operation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sorry?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, uh, approval is granted. Uh, and if they need a permit to have 24 hour operation, they will be notified by the city clerk's office. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you. So on the motion for approval, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion passes. Thank you. Just one question, sir. The comment will be mailed out or? See the clerk's office. Thank you. 16-531 petition for a common vigilance license by a sub Kim, president of Soda Barbecue incorporated 27 Riverside Avenue mass method mass on file, all certificates and, uh, uh, communications. Councilor caveat chairman of the, uh, uh, licensing. Thank you, Mr. President. Is the petitioner present? Mr. President, um, with the position of barbecue of Boston,
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Those opposed? That is tabled.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to table 16533, the submission of the city budget. On the motion of Councilor Knight to table, undebatable. All those in favor? All those opposed? Budget is tabled.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries 1516-528, offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved. That lane markings be painted on Route 60 West heading into Medford Square, starting at Pure Hockey. Additionally, that clearly marked left turn lanes coming from City Hall Mall Road onto Route 60 be painted in the interest of public safety. There we are. Thank you, Councilor Marks. I apologize.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. And on the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Knight and seconded. Sir, you wish to address the council? Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, seconded by Councilor Knight, and amended by Councilor Knight, roll call has been requested. Madam Clerk, if you would kindly call the roll. Yes. Yes. Yes. Seven in the affirmative. Motion passes. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello to take a paper off the table. Thank you, Mr. President. On motion of Councilor Caraviello to take 16-522. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. 16-522, Class 2 Auto Deal License A-Tech, 67 Mystic Street in Medford. It was tabled last week. We had a public hearing on the matter that was voted favorably on the petitioner's behalf. However, when we got to dealing with the issuing of the license, the petitioner somehow had exited the building. And so now we have her here. If you would come state your name and address for the record. Thank you for coming down in this delicate time in your life.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, amended that there be a limitation of 12 cars on the property and that the petitioner report back to us. for a six-month review to see how the operation goes and if it's capable of accepting more automobiles on the premises.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Congratulations, as amended. Thank you. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We just disposed of them all.
[Fred Dello Russo]: But that's all right. I rest my case, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Council. Do we have a motion to return back to the regular order of business? All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries 16-529, authored by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that a member of the President be allowed to address the City Council with regard to public pedestrian public safety, I apologize. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn to table the matter. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? The motion carries. On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn for suspension of the rules for what purpose, Madam Vice President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have residents- On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn Paper from the hand of the clerk in regards to the Shaw's development. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, be it resolved that the Medford Zoning Board of Appeals refrain from rendering, I apologize, a written opinion with regards to the development at the Shaw's site unit after next week. until after the next city council meeting and after an open public hearing on that motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President, if I might ask, why wasn't this brought to the council before?
[Fred Dello Russo]: But we don't have jurisdiction over the project.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Whether it was that allegiance that a dispensation was granted?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. You all set? Madam Vice President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Jean. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I haven't taken a name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No, thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, councillor. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Report back an amendment on this paper which is offered under suspension of the vice-president Long and Kern that amended by Councilor Falco that we receive a report back on how many and what were the variances requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And which ones were approved.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's it?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Scarpelli. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Further amended by council night that the zoning administrator, um, report back to the city council as to what the zoning, how the property is now zoned and,
[Fred Dello Russo]: And what the conforming uses are. And the zoning officer would be the... Building Commissioner. Building Commissioner. My apologies.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Are you all set, Councilor? Yes, I am. The Chair recognizes Vice President Longo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Did you get that as a resolution? Oh, you did. That he asked for the developer to come. So that was an amendment. I apologize, Councilor. I didn't catch it as such. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Citizen, please welcome. State your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That the Medford City Council be given a copy of the traffic study that was presented to the Board of Appeals?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Did this also appear before, did this go to the OCD board or whatever it is?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay. So we'll send that up to, we'll send that to both offices. Make sure one of them have it.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome citizen. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, citizen. The chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Further amended by Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn, as amended by Councilors Caraviello, Falco, Mox, Scarpelli, and Knight. One final amendment.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I get three or four phone calls a week, Mr. President, for things that don't concern me. Mr. President, I'm still speaking.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the main motion as amended, all those in favor? Roll call. Roll call vote has been requested. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Marks to refer to the regular order of business, seconded by Councilor Knight. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is granted. 16-535, offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the municipal and school budgets for fiscal year 17 include a line item under the operational budget for water and sewer expenses. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Vice President Alago-Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, seconded by Councilor Knight, and as amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor? Councilor Marks?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Roll call. Motion passes. 16-534. President Dello Russo and members of the Medford City Council, from Mayor Stephanie Burke, re-authorization to engage in community electricity aggregation under General Laws, Chapter 164, Paragraph 134A. Dear President Dello Russo and members of the Medford City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body authorize the city of Medford to engage in community electricity aggregation pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 164, Paragraph 134A. The appropriate language for this authorization is as follows. Be it ordered that the Mayor and the City Council authorize the City of Medford Office of Energy and Environment to research, develop, and participate in a contract or contracts to aggregate the electricity load of the residents and businesses in the city and for other related services independently are in joint action with other municipalities and authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accomplish the same. Alicia Hunt will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to describe the elements of this program. Sincerely yours, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor, signature on file. Before us at the podium is the Director of the Office of Energy and Environment, Alicia Hunt, and she'll explain this to us. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Schiappelli. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Marks. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Mr. President, I withdraw my motion to table. The motion is withdrawn. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He withdrew it already. We're going to let some residents speak if you would. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Clerk, would you kindly call the roll?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven members present, none absent, please rise to salute the flag. Aye. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 16-485, hearing. A public hearing will be held in the Howard F. Alden Memorial Chambers, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday evening, May 31st, 2016, at 7 p.m., by A&E Auto Repair, Incorporated, doing business as A-Tech, to operate a Class 4 automotive repair and body shop 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, 781-393-2425. Call 781-393-2501 for any accommodations, aides, TDDD. By order of Medford City Council, Edward P. Finn, City Clerk, advertising the Medford Mercury, May 23rd, 2016. So this is a public hearing and so we just ask in public hearings that those who are in favor or those who are opposed of the item before us present themselves to the podium and state just that, whether they're in favor or opposed when called forward. It's not a period for discussion or merits as is custom in a public hearing. So at this time, the chair invites anybody in favor of this item to present themselves to the podium, state your name and address for the record, and whether that you are in favor. Anybody in favor of this matter before us? No one is in favor. Is the petitioner present? Please come forward. Are you in favor of this matter, ma'am?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You're in favor. Yes. Very good. Anybody else in favor? Anybody else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, I declare that portion of the meeting closed. Anybody in opposition? Is anybody in opposition to this matter before us at 67 Mystic Avenue? Anybody in opposition? Hearing and seeing none, I declare the meeting closed. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Can you tell us what operation was there presently? Are you taking over business?
[Fred Dello Russo]: You are. And can you tell us the scope of your business?
[Fred Dello Russo]: And you're asking also, have you applied yet for the auto dealer's license?
[Fred Dello Russo]: You have applied. Yes. Is that application before us, Mr. Chairman? This is, Mr. President. This is also here. Presently, we have this on the operation for a class four auto repair and a body shop. So on the recommendation of Councilor Caraviello for approval, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Congratulations. Suspension of the rules. Suspension of the rules. Madam Vice President, for what purpose?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, ma'am. You may be seated. Is it on the agenda?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is there a resident from the Evans Street here to speak to the council? Please present yourself to the podium. State your name and address for the record. Purpose of your presence.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sorry, your name?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Shawn Smith.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 91 Evans Street. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: How can we help you?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I can't hear what you're saying. Your street's atrocious. Your street is atrocious.
[Fred Dello Russo]: What is it that you want us to do for you? You want the street paved?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Scarpelli, that Evans Street be paved. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, there's my rock. Councilor Scarpelli, that Evans Street be repaved, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. She recognizes Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So, on the motion for approval, I second it. I see that, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I do not know the answer to the question, but I'm sure Councilor Scarpelli might add an amendment to his resolution that we ask for a timeframe on this when we place the question to the mayor's office.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I mean, when, you know, when we consider the surplus amounts completion of the project, uh, be a reported back to the council as soon as possible.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, sir. Welcome, please state your name and address for the record, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think the big potholes they did, but walking with it yesterday, just... Well, it's abundantly clear to all of us that the streets are a hazard to everybody who lives there and drives on it, and it needs to be repaid, and it's been needing to be repaid for a decade.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of clarification, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Councilor Scarpelli, as amended by Councilors Lungo-Koehn, and Councilor Knight, all those in, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The amendment was to have Councilor Scarpelli ask that we have a time frame attached to that and vice-president Yeah, resurface the street have a time frame and vice-president Lungo-Koehn had the amendment to Cost estimate on that And those were the two amendments to the main motion and yours was that it be added to the mayor's capital plan council. So on that motion, madam. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. We had an interruption in the calling of the roll. Seven members in affirmative, none in the negative. The motion passes. On the motion of Council, it will no longer occur that we return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-501, public hearing. Public hearing will be held in Medford City Council in Howard F. Alden Memorial Chamber, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts on Tuesday evening, May 31st, 2016 at 7 p.m. on a petition from MCREF, Medford Development LLC, under the provisions of Chapter 148, Section 13, of the general laws of Massachusetts for a flammable storage license to park and store above ground 579 automotive vehicles, parking garage spaces with an estimated of 11,580 gallons flammable and vehicle gas tanks at 5 Cabot Road, Medford, Massachusetts, a office zoning district. Petition and plans may be seen in the office of the city clerk. City Hall, Medford, Mass., 781-393-2425. Call 781-393-2401 for any accommodations. The City of Medford is an EEO-AA-504 employer. By order of the City Council, Edward P. Finn, City Clerk. Advertise Medford Mercury May 23rd, 2016. The matter before us is the request for parking in storage of above ground of 579 automotive vehicles, parking garage spaces, with an estimated 11,580 gallons of flammable vehicle gas tanks at 5 Cabot Road. All those in favor, present yourself to the podium in state. So are you the petitioner?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Anybody else in favor, present yourself to the podium, please. Anyone else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed. Anybody in opposition to this matter before us, please present yourself to the podium. Anyone in opposition? With no one. presenting themselves in opposition, hearing and seeing none, the chair declares that portion of the meeting closed. Mr. Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Subcommittee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Can you tell us about the scope of the project and what type of project it is?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Carr.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You are hereby notified that by order of the City Council, a public hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7 p.m. Tuesday. May 31st, 2016, on a petition of National Grid for permission to construct a location of mains for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the public streets, lanes, highways, and places of the city of Medford and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes, and other structures, fixtures, and at pertinences designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the objects of said company and the digging up and opening of the ground to lay or place same. Said underground located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith, marked GPMED 614113-15-281, dated March 18th, 2016. The following are the streets and highways referred to as part of the fiscal year 16-17 CIM NRPL, program, main and service replacement recommends the relay of approximately 540 feet of six inch LP cast iron, 1912, 1922 with 18 inch plastic and high street from Austin street to canal street and abandoned 15 feet of six inch LP cast iron, 1910 slash 1922 approved chief engineer based on the review of the engineer this work can proceed forthwith, provided the following requirements are met. No city-owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that all sewer, water, and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation. The finished trench will consist of a well-compacted gravel and asphalt-based course. Given the routing of the new main, National Grid will pay the city its cost of milling and paving the affected segment of High Street from curb to curb. Before beginning work, the contractor shall notify DigSafe and shall obtain applicable permits from the engineering division. The contractor shall utilize the City of Medford regulations and standards for restoration, as well as remove all debris related to its work. please call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations or aids. Signed respectfully yours, Edward P. Finn, City Clerk. Plans can be viewed in the City Clerk's office downstairs in City Hall. Chair, we'll open up this portion of the public hearing. For those who are in favor, anybody in favor of this project, please present yourself to the podium. Is the petitioner present? Hi, state your name and address for the record, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. And you are in favor of this?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Anybody else in favor? Anyone else in favor of this project? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed. Anybody in opposition to this project? Anyone in opposition? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the public hearing closed. And the chair recognizes? Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the... Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, uh, in, I think, uh, by way of ordinance, there's a year, if I'm not mistaken, is that correct? Uh, Mr. Chairman, thank you. Thank you. Very good. Uh, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The President Thank you, Counsel. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I cannot offer any amendments because I'm chairing the meeting. But if I were on the floor, my amendment would be have the city engineer be prepared to explain all these matters to us at our budget hearing. Rather than torment her over the expense of money that we spend on rubber jackets for the men.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approval by Councilor Caraviello as amended. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Seconded by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Carries. 16-506 location of poles, attachments and fixtures. and Underground Conduits, Metro Massachusetts City Clerk's Office. You are hereby notified that by order of the Metro City Council, a public hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alderman Memorial Auditorium, 85 George B. Isis Drive, City Hall, Metro Massachusetts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 on a petition by National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures along and across the following public way. High Street. National grid to remove and relocate a one SO pole on High Street at MH616 to new P26 plus or minus 10, one to two conduit. National grid relocating UGAL pole, 26 High Street. Rotary at Winthrop Street across the street northwesterly to be fed from manhole 616, a section of 1 to 2-inch conduit to be placed between the pole and the manhole on the sidewalk. Sidewalk will be restored by a national grid on both sides. Wherefore, it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be permitted to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electrical conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Set underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed here with Mark National Grid, High Street, Metro Massachusetts, number 214991724292016. This was approved by the city engineer. Upon review of the petition, this work can be proceeded forthwith, provided the following are met. No city owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely impacted. National grid shall ensure that all sewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation gesundheit. All impacted sidewalk will be replaced in same or better condition, same or better condition. The existing pole base will be removed and the affected sidewalk panel saw cut and repoured. There must be a minimum of three foot sidewalk clearance at the location of the new pole in order to meet ADA requirements. Before beginning work, the contractor shall notify big safe dig safe and shall obtain applicable permits from the engineering division. National grid contractors shall utilize city regulations and standards, uh, as for removing all debris related to its work. approved superintendent of wires, et cetera, Edward P. Flynn, Finn City Clerk, chair recognizes, oh, here opens up a meeting, the public hearing. To those who are in favor, anybody in favor of this project, please present yourself to the podium, state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. And you are in favor of this?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Anybody else in favor? Anybody else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, we declare this portion being closed. Anybody in opposition of this? Anybody in opposition of this project of polls being replaced? Hearing and seeing none, the chair declares this portion of the public hearing closed and recognizes the chairman, Cairo Viello. Mr. Chairman.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'll have a motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Councilor Marks, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, council members. So on the motion approved by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? Thank you. Congratulations. The motion passes. Motions, orders, and resolutions. 16-521, offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council hold a moment of silence in remembrance of firefighter Timothy Brennan as May 26 marks the one year anniversary of his untimely passing. Be it further resolved that May 31st, May 31st City Council meeting tonight be dedicated and adjourned in his honor. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please, if you would all join us in a moment of silence for the deceased Metro Firefighter Brennan. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. 16-522. Petition for class two auto dealers licensed by Elaine F. Herrera. 51 Tufts Street, number two, Somerville, Mass, for A and E auto repair, doing business as A-TEC, 67 Mystic Avenue, Mansford, Mass, on file, business certificate, building department, fire department, police and traffic impact treasurer, letter of compliance, state tax ID number, workman's compensation, bond application. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello. I think the petitioner may have left.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of council, can I have you all to the table, all those in favor? All those opposed? 16-523, petition by Eric M. Reed, 158 Jerome Street, Medford, to address the city council on infrastructure.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sir, you have one minute left.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for Councilor Caraviello to forward the paper to the city engineer for commentary. On that motion, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm just going to caution that we not move to impugn anyone.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Marks. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, that this paper be forwarded to the city engineer. Madam Vice President. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. On that emotion of a amendment by vice-president long occur, sir, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Reports of committee 16-5 24 committee of the whole report from May 25th 2016 on municipal aggregation We of the whole met last week Wednesday at 6 o'clock and the council office to hear a presentation on municipal electrical aggregation from the office of The environment, I think they call themselves the Office of Sustainability now. The purpose was to review and discuss the paper on municipal aggregation. There was an authorization plan presented to us, a rather steep schedule. There was a presentation to us on what is municipal aggregation. Homeowners would be able to choose which electric company they want, National Grid or Good Energy or others. There will be a public hearing for people to sign up to. There was a request to check other cities and towns to see how they may have dropped out. And upon the motion of Councilor Caraviello, the paper was reported out of the committee, and that motion passed. We are expecting in the coming weeks a presentation before us from the Office of Energy Environment on this matter, but you had presented to you a rather detailed explanation of the process, and I know Alicia Hunt is available to all of you to answer any of your questions you might have on the matter. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello to receive and place on file, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Uh, papers in the hands of the clerk by the, uh, request to council Cavill to, uh, take papers in the hand of the clerk under suspension. All those in favor, all those opposed offered by president Dello Russo be resolved that the Medford city council offered sincere condolences to the family of the Reverend Francis Garrity on his recent passing father Garrity served at St. Raphael parish. He was pastor of St. Francis of Assisi parish and also served for many years of the as chaplain of Medford Police Department. And I might add, he's a fellow alumnus of St. Anselm College. So if you would rise and join me in a moment of silence for this good priest and good former citizen of Medford. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, it will be resolved that the Medford City Council discuss Republic Park ticketing of Gaston Street, the first day after Memorial Day, starting at 6 p.m. Councilor Caraviello, 6 a.m., I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion, I'll caveat that these people be given a break. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is there a reason, Mr. President, why we can't meet with Republic?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes the citizen at the podium. Welcome, and please state your unanimous address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed, motion carries. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, it will be resolved that the Medford City Council request an update from National Grid on the work being done on 4th Street. Steel plates have been on Riverside Avenue and 4th Street for an extended period of time.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Motion to suspend offered by Councilor Knight on today being the day of retirement of the President Emeritus of the Medford City Council, Robert A. Mayarco, Jr., who today retired after a 42-year career with Wells Fargo Securities. Councilor Knight, the reason for your request for suspension of the rules.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight, the paper is now before us. We have with us, gave us quite detailed testimony, the acting commissioner of public works, Mr. Brian Kerins, was with us in our meeting with the mayor today, at which we discussed many of the aspects of this, as well as we've discussed so many of them earlier this evening, which I'm sure will be repeated again. But Mr. Kerins was going to bring to us some reports tonight, so he's going to hand those to the messenger so that we can have those. Just to remind the councilors, of which they are also very well aware, but the public might not be, that because this paper was tabled, all the amendments that were on it were killed by parliamentary procedure. And so therefore, nothing was reported out, nor were there any formal requests made to department heads. But in his hyper-efficiency, Mr. Keran's Our acting superintendent has complied with our requests in a desire to serve the public very well. Is there a motion on the floor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have being given to us now a stump inventory, looks like by neighborhood, very detailed, and we have outstanding requests for sidewalk work. Again, quite detailed here, quite detailed. Madam Vice President, and if we could get an extra copy of that be placed in the record with the clerk's office.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So if we could have some clarity. So we're going to have an amendment that the streets, the sidewalks be done, that the oldest and most outstanding be given priority and that the council be receive frequent updates as to the project's progress. Did we understand that correctly, Madam Vice President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: But I move for approval. amended by Councilor Knight, a request to the copy of the RFP. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: on motion for approval by Councilor Knight. Roll call vote has been requested. Councilor Matz.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's all I'm asking.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Did Lungo have an amendment on that too? Did you have an amendment? Did you? Previously? No?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yeah. I mean, all right. So we have a motion for approval as amended by vice president Longo Curran and Councilor Marks. I think there's a couple citizens behind you, Commissioner who would like to speak, so we gladly welcome them and their input tonight. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Any other citizens want to speak on this matter before we close off public participation? Welcome, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. So on the motion for approval by council on night as seconded by councilor Scarpelli, as amended by Councilors Lungelkorn and Mox. Councilor Caraviello, finally.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, we're prepared for that. We're going to have a final amendment, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we have a main paper, uh, that's been amended. So a B paper then would be separate. Okay. That's fine. Thank you. And the amendments were that, uh, Uh, we, so we've just, uh, heard stated by Councilor Marks, the B paper, which we'll take the vote on first. And then the main paper, which was the $500,000 allotment from free cash as requested, uh, by the mayor two weeks ago, um, in council on May 17th was amended first by vice president Lungo-Koehn, that we get an update, frequent updates on the progress of the project and that preference be given to the most outstanding or oldest sidewalks on the list. Councilor Marks. And most dangerous. Yes, most dangerous. And Councilor Marks had an amendment on there, which is escaping my mind, and Madam Clerk is going to share it with me in a second.
[Fred Dello Russo]: sidewalks be assessed once they're reported. And rated for future reference. For future reference, once they are reported. So, Madam Clerk, on the B paper offered by Councilor Marks, would you please call the roll?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Evans Street, and for an assessment on water, gas, and other utility replacements which need to be facilitated prior to a resurfacing of the thoroughfare. Madam clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of 70 affirmative, none in the negative, the main paper passes. Thank you all very much. And the records of the meeting of May 28th, 2016 will pass to Councilor Falco. Mr. Councilor, how indeed did you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All in the motion for approval by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion for approval is on the motion of Councilor Knight for adjournment. All those in favor? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Read a report from, uh, last week's, uh, committee of the whole meeting. Uh, the purpose of the meeting was held. Uh, the meeting was held Wednesday night, May 18th. Uh, the purpose of the meeting was to review and discuss public safety present with the council and the committee of the whole was Brian Karens, the acting director of, uh, commissioner of public works, Frank Gilberti, the chief of the Metro fire department, Leo Sacco, Jr. Chief of the Medford Police Department, Roy Belson, Superintendent of Medford Public Schools, Jennifer Woods, the Chief of Staff, Mayor Burke, Penny Funioli, the Director of Addiction Services in the City of Medford, Lauren Felch of the Mayor's Communication Director for the City Council, and three citizens, Erin DiBenedetto, a member of the Medford School Committee, Anna Fretz, uh, citizen of, uh, Yale street and Harold McGilvery, uh, of the Medford police department, uh, meeting, uh, discussed various aspects of public safety and, uh, had four recommendations that the police purchase a new speeding electronic sign that a solar panel speed sign on Harvard street be put back and fixed. And there'd be a similar sign on high street. Um, to keep a list of costs individually, and I think that was in relation to some of the ancillary fields in the realm of Medford Public Schools, and also to receive a report. And I think that report was already given to us. It was handed to us, even though there was insistence to ask for it, it was in a packet that was given to us. And $93,500. to be explained that may have been added to the school budget in some manner that we're not aware of. So the chair now recognizes that was our committee report, and it was reported out favorably. We now recognize Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Medford policemen, so if we could, before we start the meeting, please, if you would all rise in a moment of silence for Ron Tarantino Jr., Auburn police officer who was murdered in the line of duty, son of retired police officer of Medford, Ron Tarantino. President, just if I could go on that? Yes, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. While we're under suspension, we'll take this matter of congratulations. It was offered under suspension by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate Bill Hager on his recent selection as Executive Director of the West Medford Community Center. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello to return to the regular order of business.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello to return to the regular order of business, all those
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. If you would just pause with me for a moment, I'm trying to make an adjustment to the queue system. Now it's working. Thank you. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Councilor Marks on the motion of Councilor Marks that the paper be received in place on file. All those in favor, all those opposed carries on. Request of Councilor Caraviello to return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? The regular order of business motions, orders, and resolutions. 16-507 offered by Councilor Marks. Be resolved that crime-related and pedestrian safety issues be discussed. Councilor Marks, this sounds redundant at this point.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair awaits a motion. Chair awaits a motion. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello to receive in place on file. There is a Mr. Citizen wishes to come and speak. Good evening, sir. Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Council, caveat to receive in place on file. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-508, offered by Vice President Lundell Kern. Be it resolved that the administration provide the city council with information on why $100,000 was taken from the city side to cover the deficit in the Edgeley Field account. Be it further resolved that the city council be informed as to which account the $100,000 came from. Madam Vice President, do we know that to be true?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So just one moment, Councilor, just a clarification. In the absence of the clerk, just if we all could be clear about what our amendments are. So you're asking, so I can have some clarity to assist Mrs. Donahue. We are asking for an amendment to have an explanation on why $97,000 was taken to settle out La Conte Ring?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of vice president, Lolo Kern as amended by vice vice president, Lugo current councilor night.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So amended by Councilor Knight, that the question be asked to whom?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yeah. Very good. Uh, chair, chair recognizes council members.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. So on the motion of Vice President Longo-Curran as amended by Vice President Longo-Curran and Councilor Knight, just one moment, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Would you like to make that as an amendment?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Vice President Longo-Curran, as amended by Vice President Longo-Curran, Councilor Knight and Councilor Caraviello, that the City Council receive a copy of the RSVP. And?
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's the RFP. Request for proposals. Chair recognizes the citizen at the podium. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion by Vice President Lungo-Koehn as amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn Councilors Knight and Caraviello, and further amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, that the administration report back to the City Council as to how and why the pool and community school budgets are in deficit, and how, in fact, it will be that they will balance themselves out. Is that correct, Madam Vice President? Correct, thank you. Thank you, Madam Vice President. Chair recognizes Councilor Martins.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. So on the motion as amended, all those in favor? All those opposed? The motion passes. 16-509, offered by Councilor Falco. Whereas the city of Medford is made up of many different neighborhoods. Whereas these neighborhoods are unique and have their own different concerns and issues be resolved that the Medford city council request that beginning in September metric police department hold their monthly community meetings in each sector of the city. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Falco, seconded by Councilor Knight, an excellent measure, Councilor. Thank you very much. And I must say the idea of starting in September is beneficial in a number of ways, especially since it's a season of enthusiasm and rebirth in many ways.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Madam Citizen, if you would please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Good evening, sir. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record. Dave Champy, 35 Greenhall Street.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Falco and seconded by Councilor Knight, all those in favor. Roll call vote has been requested. Madam Clerk, if you would, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion passes. 16-510 offered by Councilor Knight be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate John Jack Buckley for his many years of service to the city of Medford. As a member of the Medford School Committee, Director of Public Works, Project Manor, and Hormel Commission Chairperson. Be it further resolved that Mr. Buckley be invited to a future council meeting to receive an official council commendation. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Jack, and thank you, Councilor Knight. Seconded by Councilor Caraviello on the motion of approval. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. 16-511, petition by Dr. John Stirella, 20 Metcalfe Street, Medford, Mass., to address the Council about the founding fathers in Medford. Is the petitioner present? Good evening and welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Doctor. Chair awaits motion. On the motion of Council night to receive and place on file. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight that the paper be received and placed on file. All those in favor? Opposed? Motion carries. 16-512. My omission, my apologies. The committee, the whole report from May 18th, 2016 on public safety. I read it at the beginning of the meeting and didn't ask for approval. Chair awaits motion. On the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Vice-President LeClerc. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello to go on to suspension to receive papers in the hands of the clerk. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Scarpelli. Be it resolved that the DPW Director contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation to repair a huge pothole on Route 16 on the walking path across from CKS Furniture Store that's on the Mystic Valley Parkway, Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Scarpelli, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Vice President Lovell-Curran be resolved that the Alden Chambers video system be upgraded slash fixed due to connection, connection? Connection problems, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn for an estimate to repair the system. Councilor Scarpelli?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Marks. Uh, two, uh, condolences here. So I'll read them together. Councilor, uh, be it resolved that a moment's silence be held for a long time. Medford resident Romolo Mack mashy on his recent passing and also be it resolved that a moment's silence be held for a long time. Medford resident, Dorothy Selfridge on her recent passing.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please stand for a moment of silence. The records of the meeting of May 17th, 2016 are passed to Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Councilor, how do you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 16th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, if you would, please call the roll. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present, with seven members present, none absent. Please rise and join me in the salute of the flag. The 11th National Take Back Initiative is this weekend. The Medford Police Department and the Medford Board of Health National Drug Take Back Initiative. So it's the 11th season in Medford. will be here at Medford City Hall in the back parking lot. It will be a drive-through set up on Saturday, April 30th, 2016, 10 to 2 p.m. It's a residential drop-off only. Unfortunately, they're not able to accommodate physicians' offices. And this has been announced by reverse 9-1-1 in the city, and I'm sure the details are available on the city website. And we're very grateful to the members of the Metro Police Department, and of course, Karen Rosa, Director of Public Health, for their efforts in this matter. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn for request to suspend the rules. Madam Vice President, for what purpose do you ask the suspension?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Lungelkorn for suspension of the rules to take papers 16-427, and 16-430. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion carries. 16-427 offered by Vice President Lundell Kern. Be resolved that the building department updates the city council with regards to what is taking place at 0 Walnut Street, which is the lot in front of 23 Walnut Street. be it further resolved that the city solicitor look into whether Zero Walnut Street is a buildable lot based on applicable zoning. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you could, Madam Vice President, where is this tree?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So it's on the private property of Zero Walnut Street?
[Fred Dello Russo]: No, I don't know if this matters a matter for the city council. Well, just to answer the question. Absolutely.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As further amended by Councilor Knight. Gentleman at the podium, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Lungo-Koehn as amended and by she and Councilor Knight, Mr. Councilor Motz.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a lot to be grateful to Attorney Rumley for. On the motion for approval as amended. All those in favor? Opposed? 16-430 offered by vice-president Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the current issues surrounding Craddock bridge construction be discussed and that a concerned business owner be allowed to address the council. Madam vice-president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could, Madam Vice President, just point out that that was a precondition to this entire project.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Vice President Lago-Kern, as amended four times, I think a citizen would like to address us. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Carroll, you have full support. Chair recognizes Vice President Mungo Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I appreciate it. Vice President Lungelkorn, as amended by Vice President Lungelkorn. Chair recognizes Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Absolutely.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We will work on that. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: What steps? Yes, the point person has taken.
[Fred Dello Russo]: to reach out to the aggrieved business owners, the local community, and to communicate those sentiments to the administration and the various department heads.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Also care for you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. As further amended. So on the main motion as amended by councillors Lungelkorn, Knight, Mox, and Caraviello. All those in favor. Roll call. Roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please if you would call the roll. Motion to sever, Mr. Koslow? Sever? I don't know much about anti-vibration devices and whether or not there should be people who would not move Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the, we will sever out the anti-vibration part of this and take that vote first. So on that. Amendment. Mr. Clerk, please call.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I mean, that the, uh, city, uh, that the, uh, mass dot, uh, report back to the city council and re on why they've moved or if they have moved the vibration detectors. Thank you. And, uh, for what reason it may or may not have been moved. I don't think there's any person in this room right now who has the technical wherewithal to make that decision, Mr. Councilor. You wish to?
[Fred Dello Russo]: That was a precondition to the whole project. And we entertain that from the beginning.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So Mr. Clerk, take the, uh, Take the roll, please, on the main motion, which was offered under suspension by Vice President Lago-Curran, and amended.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, the motion passes unanimously. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 6 PM.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thursday the 26th, thank you very much. Good night for Thursday. Thank you for your kind efforts in that matter. On the motion of Councilor Adam Knight to return to the order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? We'll clean up the calendar and then return to the superfluous amount of items offered under suspension tonight. that we're going to take under consideration, which questions one's adherence to certain regulations. Public hearing, 16-403. Public hearing will be held in the Howard F. Alden Memorial Chambers, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday evening, April 26, 2016, at 7 p.m., on a petition by Seiko Autobody Incorporated to operate an automotive repair and auto body shop, class four license at 391-397 Riverside Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts, in one or I industrial zoning district. Petitions and plans may be seen in the office of the city clerk. Room 103, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts. Call for accommodations, et cetera. signed Edward P. Finn, City Clerk, advertised April 19th, 2016 in the Medford Daily Mercury. This will open up the public hearing portion of this. So at this time, we invite all those in favor to present yourself and say that you are in favor. Are you in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So you are in favor of this?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Anybody else in favor? Anybody else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed. Anybody in opposition to this petition? If you are in opposition, please present yourself to the podium. Would you please allow anybody who's in opposition Anybody in opposition? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting to close. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Subcommittee, for commentary.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Do you have anything to share with us?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, and we're grateful to you for doing that. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion for approval on the floor from Councilor Caraviello. So we second that by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Congratulations. Thank you for staying in Medford. 16-428. to the Honorable President and members of Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass, 02155. Dear Mr. President and Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body confirm the appointment of Michael J. Lewis, who resides at 133 Pine Ridge Road, to the Medford Housing Authority for a five-year term to expire on April 8th, 2021. Yikes. A copy of Mr. Lewis's resume is attached for your review. Mr. Lewis is present at tonight's meeting to answer any questions the councilor may have. Your consideration of this appointment is greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours, Stephanie M. Burke, Mayor. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Precisely. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, Councilor Caraviello. Thank you, Mr. President. Whose spot will you be taking? Good evening, sir. If you would just present your name and address.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Absolutely. Councilor. So if you would, as an amendment that the mayor's office will- And your qualifications are outstanding and I would support you on this. Thank you for interrupting me. On the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, it's seconded by Councilor Caraviello, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Congratulations, Councilor, on the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favour? All those opposed? You're on. Thank you. Thank you. Congratulations. 16-429, the Subcommittee on Zoning and Ordinances, chaired by Councilor Knight, yes, is just a beehive of activity. And they reported out after the latest meeting that two pieces of papers be taken, received, and placed on file, and two be kept in committee. So on motion of Councilor Knight to accept the committee report, all those in favor? All those opposed? We accept the committee report. And so on the motion of Councilor Falco to resort to the, or to go under suspension of the rules, to take papers under suspension and in the hand of the clerk. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-431 offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Mass. Department of Transportation and MBTA take the appropriate steps to have the land Butting the railroad tracks on Circuit Street cleaned out. Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion for approved by council night, although in favor of all those goals, motion carries 16-four 32 off by council caviello. Be it resolved that the Metro city council can grant commend the construction company that did the road work on Austin road, their repaving of the streets in that area after completion should set an example to how all companies should return the roads upon completion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion is approved by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-433 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved, Medford City Council commend and congratulate former Medford High School and Boston University standout hockey player Bill Riley on receiving the Bill Stewart Award for contributions to Massachusetts High School Hockey. Bill follows his dad, Bill Senior, and Uncle Jack, former West Point hockey coach, on being the first three members of one family winning this prestigious award. The Riley family has a long history of achievements at Medford High School. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So congratulations to the Reillys. We're very grateful to you all. A motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, 16-434. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council requests that the Park Department fix the open ground water box the opened groundwater box at Drain Field in the interest of public safety to our children and their families who visit this field. Is that in Medford?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Thank you. Good work, Councilor. 16-438 offered by Councilor Knight. Whereas, Del Centro Corporation performed sewer maintenance on Clematis Road that was completed on April 13th, and whereas, a significant amount of construction debris, including cones, pallets, pipes, and equipment remain at this location, be it resolved the city administration take the proper steps to ensure the construction debris on Clematis Road is removed and that the street and sidewalk are in acceptable condition, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? The motion carries. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Medford Police Officer Charlie Hartnett for purchasing basketball nets for Rockwell Avenue Playground, and his police partners, and the fire department for helping install the nets. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Right you are. On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carried. Offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that the basketball rims at Magoon Park be replaced, whereas loops that hold the net were broken off. Councilor Marks?
[Fred Dello Russo]: uh, hoops on the motion for rule by Councilor Marks. All those in favor. All those opposed. Motion carries. Be resolved offered by Councilor Marks. Be resolved that dumping on city sidewalks be discussed. Councilor Marks. We've got a lot of email traffic.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The university has to step up to the plague Councilor and the landlords who profit. from these rentals need to step up to the plate. You're exactly right. Right.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Marks, your remarks are all set? They are, thank you. Thank you very much for this motion, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And it's cited privacy laws, if I remember correctly. It's my understanding. Departmentally within the college, there were some areas of reporting that one department couldn't share with the other.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That would be a question directed to the building department.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So that is amended further by Councilor Knight. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So under the motion offered under suspension by Councilor Marks, as amended by Councilors, Vice President Lungel-Kern, Knight, Scarpelli, Falco, Caraviello, and Councilor Marks. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered again under suspension by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the electronic speeding on High Street near the Brooks School be repaired in the interest of public safety. Do you mean the speeding detector or device? Councilor. I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion approved by Councilman Marks, Councilman Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion for approval by Councilor Marks. All those in favour?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, you've been an advocate for the thermoplastic crosswalks since I came on this body. As a clear and steady voice. And what good has that done me? Well, Councilor, on the motion for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Marks. be it resolved that the weeds and trash along the BJ's Wholesale Fence on Woodruff Ave be cleaned by BJ's, whereas they have committed to maintain both sides of the fence. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for that, Councilor. It makes a difference in the neighborhood, a big difference. I'll have a motion for approval by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Congratulations. The records of the meeting of April 12th, 2016, will pass to Vice President Munger-Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President, would you like to add in motion form? Please. So on the motion of the Madam Vice President, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, that the school department, i.e. the superintendent of schools, make aware or present to the city council the matter of what is going on vis-a-vis a possibility of a lease of the facility of the so-called Field of Dreams, I know it has a real name, Councilor? Edgley Field. And that the City Council be apprised of this and what effects it would have on usage that should be given preferential usage to city organizations and school sports. Did I get all of that, Madam Vice President? Perfect, yes. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It was ultimately the council that funded that project. Correct. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay. So on the motion of a vice president local current, all those in favor, all those opposed, the motion carries. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of council Falco to request, uh, for a second time, a template process for the budget. All those in favor of those opposed motion carries the records of the previous meeting, uh, which I mentioned before, are now before us, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: One more, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Langley-Curran, Councilor Knights.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Mark me as in opposition, Mr. Clerk. The motion carries. The records of the meeting of April 12, 2016 will pass to Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn to table the records for further examination. All those in favor? All those opposed? The records of that meeting remain on the table. On the motion of Councilor Falco to adjourn. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion carries. Thank you, America.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 15th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven members present, none absent. Please join us in rising to salute the flag. Aye. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. 1516-357, public hearing, location of poles, attachments of fixtures, and underground conduits, Medford, Massachusetts. You are hereby notified that by order of the City Council, a public hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford City Hall, on Tuesday, 7 p.m., April 19, 2016, on a petition by Light Tower Fiber Networks, 80 Central Street, Boxborough, 01719, permission to dig a 40-foot service lateral from National Grid manhole number 666 to existing private telecom manhole located at corner of River's Edge and Cooper Street Light Tower will place one 17-by-30-by-18-inch handhold in the sidewalk before entering the private manhole system. The purpose of this is to provide an internet conduit for the new customer management sciences for health located at 200 Rivers Edge Drive. Underground utility work, one, place schedule 40 PVC conduit, 24 inch deep. Electric manhole number 666 to private manhole depicted in proposed civil plan, 200 Rivers Edge Drive at Cooper Street. did February 2016. Two, place one service hand hole, 17 by 30 by 18, in the sidewalk of Rivers Edge Drive. Number three, light tower will backfill with suitable fill, free of large rock, and will restore roadway and sidewalks to equal or better condition than before construction began. or to the exact specification of the City of Medford approved chief engineer with a provision that no city-owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely impacted. Lightow shall ensure that all sewer, water, and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation. Any disturbed concrete sidewalk panels shall be replaced in kind as a built sketch must be delivered to the 200 Rivers Edge General Contractor for inclusion into the overall as-built plan for this site. Copy must be delivered to the city also. Roadway restoration must meet or exceed city of Metro requirements and shall be coordinated with the general contractors, restoration of other utility trenches. is the intention to have one large surface repair that fully encompasses all the trench work. Light Tower at Alia shall coordinate with the City of Medford regarding this work. Before beginning work, the contractor shall notify DICSAFE and shall obtain applicable permits from the engineering division. The contractor shall utilize City of Medford regulations and standards for restoration as well as removal of all debris related to this work approved by the superintendent of wires call 7, 8, 1, 3, 9, 3, 2, 4, 2, 5 for any accommodations. Sincerely yours, Edward P Finn clerk city of Medford. Uh, is the petitioner present? Welcome. Good evening. Uh, we are calling opening up this, uh, public hearing and we, uh, invite all those in favor of this,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Anybody else here in favor? Hearing and seeing none, we declare this portion of the meeting closed and open it up to those to present themselves who are in opposition to this. Anybody in opposition, please present yourself to the podium. Anyone in opposition? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed. If you could, sir, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record and tell us about this project.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilors, any questions?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Correct.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That was all I had, Mr. President. I see the papers were in order. Everything seems fine to me. Motion moved by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Motion for approval, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Congratulations. Thank you. Last week, City Council met with the Committee of the Whole to address a number of papers that were in committee. The paper was reported out to us and the clerk, over the week, created a list that came out into our packets. So we have this matter before us for consideration. Dozens of papers were received and placed on file, many of which had been in subcommittees in Committee of the Whole for several years. And some of them had been addressed in a lateral way, but never, according to parliamentary procedure, been moved out of committee. We have all the recommendations before us. I'm sure the councilors had a time to review that lengthy list that we went through. Some of the papers are remaining in committee and are being addressed by the committee chairs. So with this paper before us, 16-418, the chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I motion that Council elect to waive the reading of each individual matter, thanks be to God, and to accept the paper as whole. Second? Second, Mr. President. Second by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Congratulations. Motions, orders, and resolutions. 16-404 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the City Administration provide the Council with the following information. Listing of all roadways and sidewalks where public utilities have been performed or are scheduled to perform any digging or excavation work from January 1st, 2014 to date, including the street address of where the work took place or is scheduled to take place. A listing of all roadways and sidewalks where public utilities have performed any digging or excavation work that have not been completed in accordance with the established City of Medford standards from January 2014 to date, including the street addresses of where the work took place. Three. schedule of repair for all roadways and sidewalks where public utilities have performed any digging or excavation work that have not been completed in accordance with established City of Medford standards from January 2014 to date including the street addresses of where the work is to take place. Four, a listing of all trees that require pruning or removal that are the responsibility of public utilities, including street address of where the work is to be performed. And five, a schedule of repair for all trees that require pruning or removal that are the responsibility of public utilities, including the street addresses of where the work is to be performed. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Wonderful. Uh, councillor Carrifiello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion to approve by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Caraviello, chair recognizes Councilor Scarpello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion of approved by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Caraviello, as amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motions, as further amended by Councilor Marks. On the motion for approval, it's seconded by Councilor Caraviellole, as amended by Vice-President Lungo-Koehn, and Councilor Marks. All those in favour? All those opposed? Passes. Thank you, Councilors. 16-405 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council request the purchase of crime wash signs for the West Medford area in light of the current rash of break-ins into the homes and automobiles.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Caraviello. Chair recognizes the citizen at the podium. Welcome. Good evening, sir. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion approved by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-406 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council discuss and request a crosswalk be inserted at the corner of Grove Street and Buzzle Road in the interest of public safety. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion approved by Councilor Caraviello. Ma'am, you wish to speak on this matter? Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for your time.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor. So on the motion for move by Councilor Caraviello, as amended with the country remarks with the, uh, children, protest, cross, cross, all those in favor. All right. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I ask further amendment by Councilor Knight that there be a directed patrol there to monitor the situation, and perhaps that input that the Traffic Commission would find beneficial to remedy the problem. On the motion for approval, as seconded and amended, Hence, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Correct.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That would be fine, Mr. President. And shift the whole plastic. An excellent amendment, as further amended by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, 16-407. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council request that the city solicitor appear at our next meeting to publicly discuss his findings after his review of the contract the city has with Republic Parking. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And he urged us to, if you don't mind me interrupting, Vice President, that we refrain from speculation in an open forum where this matter is so delicate and sensitive.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Madam Vice President. So on that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-408 offered by Councilor Falco. Be it resolved that the city administration provide the Medford City Council with policies and guidelines that are used to operate the Click Fix System. Councilor Felk?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you so much. All right. Councilor Falco, I wish they changed the name of it, because see, click, fix is difficult to say fast. Yes. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilors. And so on the motion for approval by Councilor Falco, seconded by Councilor Marx. All those in favour? Aye. All those opposed? Aye. Motion carries. 16-415 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council request that the Medford Police increase enforcement of distracted driving infraction in the interest of public safety.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Kerviel, seconded by Councilor Falco. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Mark, 16-416. Be it resolved that the city's lead service water lines be discussed in the interest of public safety. Very good, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I count to three. So create a list of the city of Medford if they have the data and notify the residents if they have led service. Two, that the MWRA report to the city council regarding any programs they may have or opportunities for citizens to receive assistance in funding the repairs or the mitigation of lead pipes. And third, that the possibility or the resources for testing of a home's water be made available to the public. I recently saw on television, Councilor, that the primary A source still for lead poisoning in the United States, unfortunately, is lead paint in the homes ingested by children, which is a tragedy. Thank you for this. This was very informative, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, it's seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Vice President Longo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for move by Councilor Marks, uh, seconded by councilor Caraviello, Chair recognizes the gentleman at the podium.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-417, offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the City Administration take the proper steps to notify the Council and the residents of Brewster Road of the construction work being performed on the street, including but not limited to 1. Dates that construction will take place. City point person for the project. Scope and purpose of the construction. 4. Any and all restrictions concerning road closure, detours, parking restrictions, driveway use restrictions. Five, a timeline of what work will be performed and when and where the work will occur. Be it further resolved that the administration make available the point that the point that person for this project to appear before the DPW subcommittee to address residents' concerns arising from this project. Councilor Neill.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Carries 16-409. Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, be it resolved that the Medford High School Drama Club be congratulated on their superb performances of Fiddler on the Roof last weekend. Be it further resolved that the performance director and Andrews Middle School music teacher, Sarah Grant, be thanked for her hard work in preparing and organizing the four plays. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion approved by Vice President London-Kern, all those in favor? Opposed? Motion carries. 16-410, offered by Councilors Falco and Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Medford Troop 416 on their 100th anniversary. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion approved by Councilor Falco. as amended and seconded by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Carries. 16-411 offered by Councilor Falco. Be it resolved that Medford City Council congratulate the Medford Middle Schools String Ensemble under the direction of Sophia Chang for winning the gold medal at the MICCA, Massachusetts Instrumental and Chorus Conductors Association Band and Orchestra Concert Festival. Be it further resolved that they be invited to a future city council meeting to accept accommodations. Councilor, we want them to come and play. Councilor Marks had them play here last year. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor. So on the motion for approval, all those in favor, all those carries 16-four one two offered by councilor Falco be resolved at the Medford city council. Thanks. Susan D a long time member of the board of trustees at Oak Grove cemetery for her 25 years of service. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval then. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Motion to suspend. Moved by Councilor, Vice-President Laura Kern for suspension of the rules. All those in favor? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. While we're under suspension, we have papers to clean up here in the hand of the clerk, offered by Councilor Scarpelli. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate our residents who participated in the running of the 120th Boston Marathon.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So congratulations to all those involved in the Boston Marathon. Who have ties to Medford. On that motion, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-419 offered by Councilor Scott Belli. Be resolved that the Mayor's Office report back to the City Council on the status of the trailer of the Medford High School band.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council have the two electrical ground boxes at Carr Park be repaired immediately in the effort of public safety to children of Medford. These ground electrical boxes are located in front of the baseball and tennis courts. And the councilor, I think you all saw the photographs that the councilor had attached to this.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters petitioned by Robert L. Capucci, Jr., 71 Evans Street, Medford to address the City Council about TV3. We also have a a redundant motion as well as it is of the same subject matter from another citizen, but the chair will allow both to speak. So we welcome you, citizen Capucci, and ask you to share your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Mr. Capucci. Do we have a motion to receive and place on file? Councilor Falco? Councilor Caraviello? All those in favor? Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On a motion of Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion to receive and place on file by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by- If you could withdraw that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You withdraw that? On the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn that the Mayor's Office update the City Council on the efforts towards public access, TV3. Chair recognizes Councilman Max.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Vice President and the public are currently with you. The chair recognizes the citizen at the podium. Welcome, Mr. Indy, and Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Vice President Logan Kern, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's amended by Councilor Knight. On the motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-414 petition by Robert M. Penta, Xero, Summit Road, Medford, Massachusetts, to address the city council about Medford public access. Welcome, citizen.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of council night that the Medford City Council requests of the librarian, Ms. Barbara Kerr, to inquire as to deed restrictions on the use of the library. Mr. President. Chair recognizes Councilor Karen Fiala.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a motion on the floor from Councilor Knight. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. There are a number of other citizens who wish to speak. Ma'am, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The citizen has the floor. Point of information, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for that point of information. Ma'am, please continue.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Chief. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you very much, Carl. Chair recognizes the citizen at the podium. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: But this is allegedly— Sir, let's not engage in any hearsay or calumny, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Amended by Councilor Knight. that the city solicitor report back to whether live streaming by a third party constitutes a violation of copyright matter against Comcast and the other cable providers. Welcome, citizen. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: April 12, 2016, were passed to Councilor Knight. Mr. Councilor, how do you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Outstanding. So that those records be amended and approved. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting to adjourn by Madam Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The council will come to order. Sir, would you please step outside of the rail? Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. With seven members present and none absent, please rise and join us in saluting the flag. Aye. Aye. of the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Messenger, would you please secure the area inside the precincts here, please? Chair recognizes Councilor Nyfus, suspension of the rules to take applicants for board members on the motion of Councilor Nyfus, suspension of the rules. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Communications from the mayor, 16-384. To the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, dear President and Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body confirm the appointment of Mr. Dean Bruno of 41 Saunders Street, Medford as a member of the License Commission. This position became vacant with the resignation of Mr. Maurice Del Vendo. Mr. Bruno's resume is attached and he plans to be present tonight at your meeting, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Falco. On the motion for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16- Congratulations. Thank you, thank you. We're very glad to have you serving your community. Thank you, appreciate it. On the 16-385, to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, dear Mr. President and councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body confirm the appointment of Mr. Nabin Sapkhoda of 53 Earl Street, Earl Ave, Medford, As Commissioner of Trust Funds, this position became vacant with the passing of Juan Ramirez. Is Mr. Stepakota here, please? You are welcome. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, Councilor Knight. Second? Second, Mr. President. By Councilor Caraviello on that motion. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Congratulations and welcome. We're glad to have you. Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Knight to take from unfinished business number 15-734 loan order addition to the DPW facility project fund of $300,000. This motion began its journey with us on November 10th in 2015 after being tabled and referred to committee a number of times. It finally passed its first reading this past March, second reading on March 31st, and now is eligible for a third and final reading on today, April 12th. So the Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This is the DPW facility.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We just had to tie the up. There was an underestimate on some. It was underestimated.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on a motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Seconded by Councilor Falco. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The President. We have before us Ms. Louise Miller, the Director of Budget and Finance, who can answer any of our questions. As she's answered many of them already.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's great.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks, for your frankness. So we have a motion for a pull by Councilor Knight, a seconded by Councilor Caraviello. So on that motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, with six in the affirmative, one in the negative, the motion passes. Congratulations. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Loan order passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Ms. Miller. On the motion of Councilor Knight to take up item number 16-309, again, an item eligible for third reading, amended ordinance on outdoor dining. After much consideration, we took this up at tonight. It is eligible for its third and final reading tonight, April 12th. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, as seconded by Councilor Marks, Mr. Clerk, if you would, please call the roll for the third reading.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With the vote of 70 affirmative none the negative motion passes on the motion of Council night to while we're in suspension Council night people one five seven eight eight please one five seven eight eight
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for removing this from the table and returning and putting it back. Withdrawn. It's done. Withdrawn the paper on that motion. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion to revert back to regular order of business, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: While we're on the suspension, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And the addition of these- The sport of royalty, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for bringing that up, Councilor Markswell. So on the motion of Council Knight to return to the regular order of business, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. So on the motion of Councilor Marks, wishing congratulations to Frank and Charlotte Scuderi on the wonderful occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The motion carries. And now to return to the regular order of business offered by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion carries. 380 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Metro City Council request the Department of Public Works or Park Department to try to clean and polish several war memorial monuments and plaques around the city. With Patriot's Day and Memorial Day approaching, many visitors from around the area come and visit the monuments.
[Fred Dello Russo]: When I was a novice monk up at St. Anselm's College, there were two bronze statues on campus and we used to have to go out twice a year and polish them with bowling alley wax.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, as seconded and amended by Councilor Knight. Mr. President. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So further amended by Councilor Caraviello that the electrical department examine and replace any defective and or out lights. So on that motion, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The motion carries. 16-381 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council commended and congratulate Century Bank's Marshal Sloan on the celebration of his 90th birthday.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion carries. Happy birthday Marshal. Uh, citizen of the year three or four years ago. Yes. 16-382 offered by vice-president Ango Kern. Be it resolved. that the fifth and sixth grade boys basketball team from St. Raphael's be congratulated on becoming the Northeast Regional CBO champions, CYO champions, Catholic Youth Organization. Their hard work and dedication paid off and led them to the title and to an undefeated season. Be it further resolved that they join us to accept accommodations at a future city council meeting. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Great. On that motion, all those in favour? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion, Councilor Knight to suspend the rules. All those in favour? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to take the papers in the hand of the clerk. All those in favour? All those opposed? And there are many. And we will start off, randomly, more to come. Wonderful. Number one, from our vice president, Breanna Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the Metro City Council hold a committee of the whole meeting or a discussion on the council floor, or maybe a visit to a subcommittee, with regards to the Meadow Glen Mall redevelopment. Be it further resolved. a representative from the city administration and the developer be invited to be present. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, all those in favor? Roll call. A roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, if you would, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. We'll put a seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. The motion passes unanimously. Offered by Vice President Lillie Kern, be it resolved that the pothole type street depression at the Brooks School drop-off location be addressed in the interest of public safety. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion approved by, oh, Council Member Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Lungo, Councilor, Vice President Lungo-Koehn, as amended by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor... No, I didn't do that one yet. That's the one I had in my hand to read. offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, be it resolved that any notices such as street sleeping be posted on the city website as well as through other methods of communication and notification. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilors Caraviello, Vice President Lungo-Koehn, and Councilor Scappelli. be it resolved that the Medford City Council request a report from the mayor regarding the Veterans Advisory Committee Council. Chair Viello? I think that committee is underway because of your good efforts.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on that motion, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Mice, Vice-President Long and Kern. On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Be resolved by Councilor Knight. Be resolved that the plated catch basin at Winthrop and Rural Labs be adjusted to ensure public safety. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All the motion approved by Councilor Knight, all those in favour? All those opposed? Carries. Offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that speeding cars on Forest Street be discussed. Councilor Marks. Speeding cars.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Thank you for your efforts in public safety on that matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to, on the amendment of Councilor Knight, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And where it's been used, it's been very effective.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on that main motion as amended, All those in favor? Those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that the Right Honorable Representative Paul J. Denau to provide the City Council with an update on the current status of the Charter Review Home Rule Petition approved by the Mayor and the City Council. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It just got folded up and put away. Offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that Representative Donato provide the City Council with an update on the current status of the Charter Review Home Rule Petition approved by the Mayor and the City Council. On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed, Mr. Clerk, please mark as requested. Councilor Knight as in opposition. Motion carries. I have one more. Be it resolved, offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council hold a moment of silence in memory of late State Senator Charlie Shannon. Be it further resolved, whereas April 10th, 2016 marked the 11th annual anniversary of his passing this evening's meeting be dedicated in his honor, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, if you would all rise and join us in a moment of silence. Before we return to the regular order of business, two items. First of all, next week on Monday, April 18th, is Memorial Day, Patriot's Day. And, uh, so the annual celebrations will take place starting this year at 10 o'clock at the, uh, old burial ground on Salem street, uh, at 10 45, we'll gather in front of the Gaffey funeral home, the Isaac Hall house at the corner of, um, uh, high and Bradley. No. Yes. And, uh, wait to welcome Paul Revere, all the welcome plenty of activities, plenty of music, song activities for the kids. And so we hope to have everybody there. Secondly, Barbara Kerr has been appointed as a librarian for the city of Medford. Congratulations to Barbara and thanks to her and all the many, uh, dedications that she's given to the improvement of the Medford public library. Before we go back to the regular order of business, did councilor Caraviello want to speak? Did madam vice president want to speak?
[Fred Dello Russo]: But Council Box is running again this year? Congratulations, too. You're going back out to Halston? All righty. On the motion of Councilor Knight to return to the regular order of business, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. 16-383, petition by Jean M. Martin of 10 Cumming Street, Bedford, Massachusetts, to address the council on Chevalier Theater, the library, community access, and the community preservation fund, we welcome to the podium Citizen Martin to state her name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Ms. Maher. On the motion of Councilor Knight to receive and place on file, Councilor Marx.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Knight, to receive the paper from the petitioner and place it on file. All those in favor? All those opposed? On the motion of Councilor Marks, I'm to suspension for an update. And with those fine points, Mr. Clerk, to hear a report back from the administrator. On those two resolutions. On those two resolutions as well. Council Vice President Longo-Kerr.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Marx, seconded by Vice president low current. All those in favor. All those opposed on the motion of council Falco for a German. Oh, the records. I'm sorry, Mr. Councilor. Yes. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. And thank you for your leadership on that committee. Uh, the records of the previous meeting were passed to council Falco. Mr. Councilor, how do you find those records? I see that Councilor, Councilor Falco. Uh, how do you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: on the motion for approval of the records of the meeting of April 5th by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. The chair recognizes the citizen at the podium. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight, all those in favour? All those opposed? Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: all recommended by the various department heads. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello for a recommendation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if the people could come to please present yourself and state your name and address for the record. Are you the petitioner?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I agree. So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Falco, all those in favor? All those opposed? Congratulations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: License is approved.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Also before us, 16-353, petition for common vigilance license by Amanda Zocco, 35 Village Road, Middleton, Mass., for Fitness Refreshments Incorporated, doing business as Juiced Cafe, 4000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, on file, business certificate number 077, building department, fire department, police traffic impact, and health department approvals, letters from the treasurer, letter of compliance, tax identification, workman's comp, and the completed Petition. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? All those opposed? Again, I thank you for having the faith to open in our community. Thank you. Your license is granted, congratulations. Thank you for doing business in Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: While we're under suspension, a communication from the mayor, 16-354, to the honorable president and members of the Medford City Council. On the motion of council and I to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion granted. Regular order of business. Offered by Councilor Caraviello be it resolved that the Medford City Council for the second time demand that graffiti on the Bigelow building on the corner of Forrest and Salem Street be removed immediately.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion by Councilor Caraviello, as amended by Councilor Marks. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Falco. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Falco to include the aforementioned additional addresses, which are, Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion. Mr. President. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: an additional amendment by Councilor Knight to request an update from the C-Click Fix Program as to the number of graffiti removal reportings that they've had. And locations. And locations, if you could. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you want, we can take these remarks with you on this resolution and we can have you withdraw your motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Further resolution by Councilor Falco on the main motion. Speaker at the podium, please know that you are welcome to state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Ms. Marantzwan. The main motion by Councilor Caraviello as amended on the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-351 offered by President Dello Russo, be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate Mr. Frederick Fred Forestier on the occasion of his upcoming 80th birthday. Fred has been a proud, lifelong Medford resident who raised eight children. If my colleagues will briefly indulge me to speak from the chair. Fred is a lifelong resident here in Medford, and on the 17th, He'll celebrate his 80th birthday. He grew up on Emerald Street and spent most of his life there, living on the Fellsway, actually. And he worked for the Omaha Meatpacking Company before his retirement. Devoted husband to his wife, Hertha. And together they raised eight children. Marie Forster, Bobby Nelson, Mary Ann DeVito, Fred Forrestier, Fran Nelson, Cheryl Hansen, Joey Forrestier, and Hertha Rocco. Freddy's known as Hun, Dad, Bambi, and Freddy. He's loved by all of his 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and many friends and extended family members. He's very proud of being a Medford resident throughout his whole life, and he has many passions in life. First, his family. and second to his dedication and support of Medford sports teams. Um, and he's a great guy, a fun guy, and we're very proud to, uh, of, uh, his lifelong residency here in the city and the Medford city council. Fred wishes you a happier. 80th birthday, happy birthday. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Falco, seconded by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Happy birthday, Fred. Communications. On the motion of Councilor Knight, to take papers in the hands of the clerk. All those in favor? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, we're going to read the papers in the hands of the clerk. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council subcommittee on zoning ordinances meet regarding the administration's response to council paper 16-318 for the purpose of crafting a zoning ordinance change to the code 94-191 of the city ordinances. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval, Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? On the suspension, Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the recently passed Community Preservation Act be discussed regarding the exemptions available to city residents. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All the motion report by council not mark celebrated, uh, seconded by council Keviel. All those in favor. All those vote carries off by Councilor Marks. Be resolved that the C click fix program be further discussed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Marks, seconded by Councilor Knight. All those in favour? Opposed? The motion carries. Councilor, you have a citizen that wishes to speak on a matter. Good evening, welcome, and please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Now that we have no business left, yes, on the motion of Councilor Knight to revert to the regular order of business. 16-354 to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass, 02155. Dear Mr. President and city councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body approve the appropriation from certified free cash in the amount of $281,888 for the replacement of self-contained breathing apparatus SCBA for all firefighters. The city has applied for a federal grant for assistance to firefighters from the Department of Homeland Security for 90% reimbursement. The federal grant awards begin in the fall. If the city is awarded the grant either in whole or in part, the amount of the grant funding will be returned to Free Cash. The balance in Certified Free Cash prior to this vote is $8,969,000. 663. And to explain this lovely matter is our Director of Budget and Purchasing, Louise Miller. Welcome, Miss Miller.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Chief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Chief. And thank you for coming down. And thank you for making this effort before for your department to replace and update always all the equipment for their safety. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion approved by Councilor Knight, Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of approval by council night, as seconded by councilor scapelli, councilor marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Knight, seconded by council Scarpelli, a roll call vote is required. Is it a first reading Mr. Clark or is it an appropriation? So this is a vote, uh, requires just one reading. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of six in the affirmative with one absent. Congratulations. Sheep. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Appreciate it. Much appreciate it. The records.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Don't forget Italy.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of congratulations, and that a citation be sent on behalf of the City Council, offered by Councilor Marks and seconded by Councilor- I interrupt you, accept the citation, that would be nice. and that we extend to the professora an invitation up to receive that citation. So on that motion, all those in favor, all those opposed, congratulations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor. That was a great event. Thank you. Uh, so, uh, the records of the meeting of March 29th, 2016, we'll pass the councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And so on the motion for one error to be amended by Councilor Caraviello. It'll be 16-357. On 16-357. 337. On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, Councilor Marks. Let me turn on your microphone. Just a moment, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. The motion of Councilor Scarpellitt to receive and place on file.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Scarpelli to receive in place on file, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion for adjournment by Councilor Scarpelli. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned. Thank you all. This meeting was not broadcast.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 12th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With the five members present, two absent, please join me in rising to salute the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight for suspension of the rules.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Number 16-334 offered by Councilor Marks, be resolved that the city undertake a complete citywide assessment of the current condition of all streets and repair the potholes where necessary.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. Mr. Clerk, if you would be so kind as to mark Councilors Scarpelli and Falco, respectively, as present. Councilor Knight. Move approval, Mr. President. On the motion of approval, Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Marks, All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to suspend the rules offered by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Councilor Knight, your reason for suspending the rules, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With delight. Before us is 16295. Amendment of Chapter 66, Personnel Fire Department, eligible for third reading. This was the conversation package that was negotiated and presented to us first on March 8th, had its second advertised reading on March 17th, and is now before us for conversation. Chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So with nobody here in opposition, and with the motion of approval, Councilor Knight, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, congratulations. The ordinance is, or the matter is ordained. On motion of Councilor Knight to assume the regular order of business, all those in favor? All those opposed? 16-335 offered by Councilor Marks, whereas the Mayor's transition team on constituent services just released priority recommendations gathered from a survey and four community meetings and whereas one of the recommendations to mayor was to assess and improve pedestrian safety across the city and whereas many of the city's crosswalks throughout the community are faded and not clearly visible posing a pedestrian public safety concern and whereas through a traditional yearly method of painting the crosswalks is not working, leaving our residents at risk when crossing the streets, then be it resolved that the mayor implement a policy for the use of thermoplastic replacing traditional paint on all crosswalks. Thermoplastic is a highly reflective material, which lasts up to five years compared to the traditional paint, which is hard to see and fades typically within one year. Thermoplastic is a more cost effective in the long run and provides residents with safer crossing. Chair recognizes the presenter, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilman Marks. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight. Mr. President, move for approval. On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, as seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, we have a citizen who wishes to speak, but before we do so, while it comes to mind, I might add parenthetically that the format of these two motions that are before us that we've had thus far tonight are in proper form. And I want to thank, and there's some others that are on here tonight that are in proper form. And I want to thank my colleagues for presenting their matters to the council in proper form rather than leaving them a vaguely place, which would be contrary to a good procedure. So at this time we invite our good citizen to present herself and state her name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, we can only, uh, suggest things that it's an administrative decision.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The city have, unless we create an ordinance that we go to thermoplastic nuclear, uh, crosswalks that, um, uh, but, uh, that might be a stretch and, um, but it's an administrative matter that's done in consultation with the director of the department of public works and historically the director of public works, which I think there were some people that are of the opinion, uh, including the previous, uh, DPW director that, um, the thermoplastic crosswalks, uh, while they last long, um, are also prone to other problems. Now, it doesn't mean that any of the Councilors are in agreement with that, But there is, in people who manage cities, an opinion of that kind.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's true. Thank you. Uh, chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Right, and at some point, it would perhaps be helpful to have a presentation at some point as to what exactly complete streets are so we don't wade ourselves into a pool of confusion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I see. All right.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you very much, sir. So on the motion approved by Councilor Knight, seconded by vice president Lundell Kern, all those in favor. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Council Knight, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries unanimously. 16-336 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the school department forward to the Medford City Council a copy of the notice policy that all principals must follow with regard to notifying parents on emergency and non-emergency situations, such as threats to a school, lockdown drills to be performed, et cetera. Be it further resolved that we be made aware of how such notification procedures will be given, phone calls, emails, et cetera. This policy was to be drafted by mid-March, and it would be helpful for the policy to go public to reassure parents that better notification is now mandated. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval with a roll call vote by Vice President Long and Kern. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of seven, the affirmative, none, the negative, the motion passes. C-337 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn be it resolved that the city council receive an update from the school department with regards to the enhancements that have been implemented with regards to drug prevention education, in our schools since the last roundtable meeting approximately six months ago. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. And on the motion approved by Vice President Lockern, Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, seconded and amended by Councilor Scarpelli, that a uh, an additional paper be sent to the chief of police to, uh, provide a cost analysis, uh, and, uh, for the addition of a, another, or an additional, uh, dear officer, uh, to serve the population of the middle schools. Yes. Thank you. Counsel Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Knight, Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Vice President Langevin-Kern, seconded by Scarpelli and amended by Councilor Scarpelli. Knight and Vice President Langevin-Kern, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion passes. Motion to suspend the rules offered by Councilor Marks. Councilor Knight, my apologies. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Your reason, Mr. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-340 petition by William J. Jean. Unity Cab 407 rear, Mystic Avenue, Medford to upgrade taxi number 45 from 2004 Chevy Impala registration to 2004 Ford Escape SUV. Bonsoir, Mister.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. And just for the edification of those present here tonight and those who might be viewing, it's required practice that whenever the medallion, the license of the taxicab is going to be moved from one vehicle to the other, that process receive the permission of this body and that the process be supervised and ratified by the city clerk. So on the motion approved by Councilor Canviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Congratulations, sir. Thank you. Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Knight to resume regular order business, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-338 offered by Councilor Falco. Whereas the City of Medford is undergoing residential and commercial development in all areas of our city. Whereas the Medford City Council is the legislative body of the city of Medford, whereas a complete review of the city's zoning ordinance has not been initiated in quite some time, whereas the new administration has solicited ideas from the community for revitalization of Medford Square, be it resolved that the city administration and Medford City Council take all measures necessary to including hiring an outside consulting firm to conduct a zoning needs analysis and suggest changes to current city zoning to protect the integrity of our neighborhoods and guide new development. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: May I also suggest that we have a subcommittee on zoning and ordinances chaired by Councilor Knight, membered by Councilors Caraviello and Falco Jr., and perhaps we might see a motion for this matter to not only be approved, but sent to that committee for further deliberation. Is there a motion? Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's going to take a budget addition. I'm sorry. It's going to take an exercise, a, uh, a requirement to the budget.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All five public meetings we've had on the subcommittee on economic and business development of all the five major business districts in the city. If there's one message that came out of all of them is examination of zoning.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And then we come from the community that people look at us and say, why didn't they? We're going to become the community that they're going to say, what did they do? Exactly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The two motions aren't exclusive, so we can approve this and send it to subcommittee. So that's amended to send it to subcommittee. Correct, Councilor? Yes. Councilor Longo's motion, I believe. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: To approve this with it going to subcommittee on zoning. Do we have a roll call vote? We need to hear from Councilor Marks first before we do anything else. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by council Falco, seconded by vice-president current as amended by council night. All those in favor. All those opposed. Last night council Caraviello and I attended a special meeting at Lawrence Memorial hospital. I know this was brought up last week by a citizen. Uh, and that's why it's important for us not to entertain rumors, uh, or to allow them to be broadcast here. We met with the ruling body of doctors at the hospital. They invited us, and it was a very interesting meeting. Here's what I took out of it. The Lawrence Memorial Hospital is committed to being a part of our community, to staying here, to serve the people, to give good medicine, and to encourage people to seek their services. If we were to look at this from an economic standpoint, for the hospital to survive in MedFed, given the way healthcare has gone in this past decade, they need customers. And people, if they want the hospital to survive, and stay in Medford and provide the services that it does and even more, then we've got to give them our business. They are committed to and have undertaken a number of constant projects to improve, repair, develop, and build for the future its infrastructure. They've replaced all their electrical service. They put in new tanks for their fuel. They've undergone major inspection process to be accredited. Their operating room is open five days a week for surgery. Five days a week. Their sleep lab is working at capacity as well as the bariatric medicine department. So they're having tremendous success. They're here. They weren't at Liberty to discuss who they're in discussions with, but they are. But they want to be a part of MedFed. They want to stay here. They want to provide services for people. They want to be an institution that hires citizens of MedFed and provides top-notch health care to this community. So we can be grateful for that. I apologize for interjecting in the regular order of business. 16-339 offered by Councilor Falco, whereas the City of Medford will seek funding through the Commonwealth's Complete Streets Program, whereas our children slash students are forced to walk on the street when traversing city-owned sidewalks during snowstorms, whereas our pedestrian and bicyclist community is continuously growing, be it resolved that the City of Medford purchase a trackless plow to remove snow from city-owned sidewalks and property during inclement weather and give our DPW department the tools they need to succeed. Councilor Falco, what is a trackless plow? How is it, what does it float?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by council Falco, and amended by council Scarpelli that the department of public works report back to the city council with an assessment and a audit of all its equipment and what's needed for update and replacement. Thank you. Uh, chair recognizes councilors Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's further remitted by council's health. And we've had that list before. I want to say about three years ago, we got, uh, we got a list of everything that they had in the stable. Um, and it's pretty impressive. And people have been quick to point out too, that the date doesn't mean that, you know, the milk's gone sour either.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So as amended, that the DPW director report back to us, amended by Councilor Knight, as to the status of the snow and ice budget. Good evening. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As further amended by Councilor Knight. So on the motion approved by Councilor Falco, as amended by Councilors, Scarpelli, Councilor Knight and Councilor Knight. All those in favor. All those opposed. Congratulations. 16-three 41 off by council. Gary yellow be resolved that the city council discuss the recent article regarding the regional nine one one system. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, let this matter be sent to the Subcommittee on Public Safety.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Public safety is chaired by Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion that the Tuesday night, April... Excuse me, Councilor Layton. What night of the week was that? The 19th, Tuesday.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. With that contingency, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello that we take the papers in hand of the clerk. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Metro City Council congratulate Donner and James Basile on the momentous occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Seconded by Vice President Lundgren, all those in favor? All those opposed? Happy anniversary. Be it resolved that the Police Traffic Division increase enforcement on Ridgeway Road of resident access only restrictions offered by Councilor Knight. Mr. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I move for approval by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Vice President Lundgel-Kern. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council be updated with regards to the deadlines applicable to CPA abatement applications. Be it further resolved that if the deadline is within the next couple of weeks, that it be extended and advertised to create awareness of such. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion is approved by Council Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Councilor Knight. Mr. President, thank you very much. Chairman of the CPA Implementation Program.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Vice President Locke-Curran, Mrs. Citizen, welcome. Please share with us your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion approved by Vice President Leclerc, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Next week, councillors, the 5th of April at 5.30, we're going to have our Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the CDBG public service proposals and conference, uh, the, uh, community block grant, uh, uh, proposals, uh, for, um, uh, the social service organizations that we, uh, entertain, uh, for the block grants. Uh, so we also have our notification for our, uh, conflict of interest statements that we should be aware of, uh, as we go about this business. And so, um, we've all received our packets tonight. We're at our places. So there's plenty of material for those organizations, uh, to, uh, for us to prepare ourselves with so that we can have a fruitful discussion. Uh, next Tuesday night at five 30 and dinner will be served. Um, the records, the tabled records of the meeting of March 15th, 2016 were passed to Councilor Marks. Uh, Mr. Councilor, how did you find those records? Review the records, find them to be in order, and move approval. On the motion for approval for the March 15th records by Councilor Marks, all those in favor? All those opposed? Records are accepted. The records for the meeting of March 22nd, 2016 are passed to Councilor Scarpelli. Councilor Scarpelli, how do you find those records? I find the papers in order, move for approval. On the motion for approval of the records by Councilor Scarpelli, all those in favor? All those opposed? The records are Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion for adjournment by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favour? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 10th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Six present, one absent. Please rise to receive the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello for suspension of the rules. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Suspension of the rules is granted. Item number 16-306 offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council award a certificate of appreciation to Chad Murphy and Associates for their volunteer work on the home of Frances Blomworth, a World War II veteran. Chad and Associates installed an elevator lift ramp and updated electrical services on Mr. Blomworth's home with funds they raised for veterans in our community. The elevator was donated by Kate Trevor Morris, who just moved to Medford nine months ago. Councilor Coffey.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Messenger, why don't you let him into the council?
[Fred Dello Russo]: While we're on to suspension, we'll take 16-309 communications from the mayor to President Frederick N. Dello Russo Jr. and honorable members of the Medford City Council. Mayor Stephanie M. Burke, amendment to Article 8 of the revised ordinances of the City of Medford entitled Outdoor Dining Licenses. Dear President Dello Russo and honorable members of Medford City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body approve the attached amendment to Article 8 of the revised ordinances of the City of Medford entitled Outdoor Dining Licenses. This amendment clarifies and codifies the original purpose of the Outdoor Dining License ordinance which is to allow for a process to review and approve the use of sidewalks and other property which is under jurisdiction of the city to be used by an appropriate entity for outdoor dining. In addition, it makes clear that the provisions of the ordinance do not apply to property which is privately owned. Of course, any rules and regulations, e.g. zoning, building, liquor, and health that apply to outdoor dining use on private property will remain in effect and not be altered by this amendment. The following is a text of the proposed amendment respectfully submitted yours, Stephanie Yenberg, Mayor. And then we have the ordinance before us. Before us to present tonight on the matter is the right honorable city solicitor, Mark Rumley.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, the motion for approval by council night, seconded by Councilor, uh, Councilor Scarpelli, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Does Councilor feel amenable to that? I'm amenable to that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I move the motion to refer to the zoning and ordinance subcommittee, seconded. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Also, Mr. Clerk, if you would mark Councilor Mungo Kern as present.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion, Councilor Knight to take a loan order 15- 736. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam vice president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I move for approval, Mr. President. On motion for approval by Councilor Knight, second by Councilor Caraviello. Councilor Marks. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Councilor Knightson. A motion for approval by Councilor Knightson, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion passes. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to take item number 15-734 from the table. Thank goodness. by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? As before us, law and order. Addition to the DPW facility project funds of $300,000. In council, November 10th, tabled. In council, November 17th, tabled. In council, December 1st, referred to committee. In committee, December 8th, reported out, December 8th, tabled, December 8th. Now before us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair awaits a motion. Chair recognizes Vice President Juan Gocart.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's $9,300,000.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight. Move approval. On a motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Councilor Martins.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Chair awaits a second. Second. Seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll for the first reading.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the matter passes the first reading. Uh, one piece of clarification. Am I to understand that a item number 16-three 10 is a withdrawn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Item number 16-three one zero is withdrawn. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight for suspension of the rules.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Into the record, 16-310, March 10th, 2016. To President Frederick M. Dello Russo, Jr. and honorable members of the Medford City Council, from Mayor Stephanie M. Burke. Deed restrictions, 15 Maple Park Avenue, Medford. property commonly known as the Hegner Center. Dear President Dello Russo and honorable members of Medford City Council, in 1991, following the procurement process set forth in General Laws Chapter 30B, the city of Medford transferred the property located at 15 Maple Park Avenue to Hegner Center Incorporated for $1. The Hegner Center, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, served individuals with intellectual disabilities. The deed from the city to the Heckner Center contained the provisions that, in the event the premises shall no longer be used for non-profit educational purposes, premises shall revert to the city of Medford. On October 31st, 2007, the Heckner Center merged with Bridgewell Incorporated as Heckner had done before, Bridgewell also works with individuals.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With pleasure, councillor. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight for suspension of the rules.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to take item number 16-307 off the table. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-307, petition for common visualize license by Denise Baker, manager of ADTM, LLC, DBA, Salvatore's 55 High Street, Medford, Mass on file. Business certificate number 36, building department, fire department, Police Traffic Impact, Health Department, Treasurer, Letter of Compliance, Tax ID, Workman's Comp, Certificate of Organization, and Petition. And the petitioner is before us. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Commission.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Congratulations. Thank you very much. While we're under suspension. 16-308, petition for taxi cab operators license for Ezekiel Luzama, 40, Governor Winthrop Road, Somerville, Mass, 02145. Driving for on-call taxi, doing business as metric cab, 407 Rare, Mystic Avenue, Medford, Mass, 02155 on refile court report, police department approval for recommendation. And test is the petitioner here. Mr. Oluksama, please present yourself before the rail. State your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Cavill, Chairman of the Licensing Subcommittee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I've had the pleasure. A motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed, Councilor Marks. One in opposition, the motion passes. Congratulations. See the clerk tomorrow. We have also before us item number 16-311, petition by Sal Zagarella, which has been withdrawn. On motion of Councilor Knight to resort back to the regular order of business, if there is any left. All those in favour? All right. All those opposed? 16-305 offered by Councilor Falco, whereas the Medford City Council, Medford School Committee, and many various boards and commissions meet on a regular basis to discuss city issues, whereas each meeting has an agenda that is required to be posted by the city clerk to comply with open meeting law, be it resolved that the Medford City Council schedule a committee of the whole meeting to meet with vendors to explore various software slash technology options to help streamline meetings, engage citizens, make the meeting process more transparent and efficient.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The President Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam vice president. I second the motion on motion for approval by council Falco seconded by vice president Longo current citizen wishes to address us. Good evening. Good evening.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Falco, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Congratulations. The motion is carried. Very good. Very good, are the papers in the hand of the clerk on the motion for Councilor Knight? All those in favor? All those opposed? Offered by Councilor Caraviello, 16-315, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate George Turot of Modern Hardware as the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce 2016 Executive Directors Award. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-012, offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be resolved that the Medford City Council have Chief Sacco contact the state police regarding the two pickup trucks, one with a plow and a snowblower that has been parked in the Route 16 lot for over two weeks and have not been moved.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Opposed? Motion carries. 16-313 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Metro City Council commend and congratulate State Representative Paul J. Donato for being selected as the Democrat of the Year by the Malden Ward and City Committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval of congratulation of the Right Honorable Paul J. Donato, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-314, offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Pat Thurbridge as the Chamber of Commerce 2016 Citizen of the Year. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Awesome. Motion for approval by Councilor Campbell. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Building Commission provide recommendations to section 94-191 of the city of Medford zoning ordinances for council review.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. By Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the sidewalk across from, is it Panera? Panera on Middlesex Avenue be, that's Riverside Avenue, no? Riverside. Riverside Avenue. be discussed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They were also supposed to do, if I remember correctly, Councilor, some cleanup of the paving in that whole quadrant there, up to the Fellsway, to clean up that roadway, because it's awful uneven. And also, if I remember correctly, there was attached to all the approvals, we had a provision that there was supposed to be painted in there, one of those big Xs, so that the grid isn't, gridlock isn't created at the entrance and egress of that parking lot.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion approved by Councilor Marks, all those in favor? All those opposed? Carries. We've done everything. The records of the meeting of March 18th, 2016 will pass to Councilor Knight. Councilor, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval, for under suspension offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn that the mayor reach out to waste management to request a scheduled spring cleanup day so people can clean out their houses, get rid of all their junk, and also we begin our yard waste effort in that period of time. So on the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: One more thing while we're under suspension, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Awesome. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There he is. Thank you. Records of the meeting of March 8th, 2016 were passed to Councilor Knight. Mr. Councilor, how did you find them? Mr. President, I've had the opportunity to review the records. I find them in order and move for approval. On the motion for approval of the records of last week's meeting, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion for adjournment by Councilor Knight, all those in favor, all opposed, meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: President Del Russo?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Seven members present, none absent. Please join us in rising to salute the flag. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Council night for what reason do you ask for the suspension of the rules to take paper 1 6-0 5 6 out of order? Mr. President on motion to take paper 1 6-0 5 6 out of order petition for signed denial reversal by Antonio Pereira of tasty cafe on the hill 321 Boston Avenue method mass OCD application 2016 Cannot exceed two square feet per linear foot of frontage. We received a communique in our packets over the weekend with a detailed description and delineation of the problem, Councilor Knight. The petition is present. Please present yourself to the rail. Please state your name and address for the record, sir. Mr. President, it's a non-conforming sign.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Chair recognizes, seconded by Councilor Caraviello, Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good, Tony. Good luck. Thank you. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Naita, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Thank you. Congratulations. Thank you. Good luck. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I would be delighted. 16-054 offered by Councilor Marks. be resolved that the Medford Arts Council be recognized for being named the 2016 Council of the Year award from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for its dedication to community arts and culture in the city of Medford, Mr. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll do them one at a time, are they both the same? Same paper, Mr. President. Then we'll take them together, 1516-055, offered by Councilor Falco, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate the Medford Arts Council for being selected as the 2016 Council of the Year by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Councilor Marks?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks that they be recognized by citation. Uh, the chair, uh, recognizes councilor Falco who also, uh, presented to us a motion of a similar nature. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, on the motion of approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. She has budget. So that the, you have that Mr. Clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, seconded by Councilor Falco, as amended, a roll call, Mr. Clerk, has been requested on this matter. Oh, we'd be delighted to before we call the roll. We, uh, invite the president to address us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. Vice president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor on the motion. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Knight to resort back to the regular order of business, all those in favor? All those opposed? 16-049 offered by Councilor Marks. Whereas delivery trucks are still parking on city sidewalks at the corner of Harvard and Main Street, causing a public safety concern, and whereas, after a neighborhood public safety walk conducted with the area residents and Chief Sacco took place, resulting in the request to relocate the bus stop located at the corner of Harvard and Main Street, then be it resolved that the Metro City Council call for an onsite committee of the whole meeting to relocate the bus stop and request the Traffic Commission to create a loading zone to assist area businesses with deliveries. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. We'll take that under advisement. As you know, the matter is still in subcommittee on transportation. And with the new chairman, we're going to, uh, uh, urge him to have a swift meeting, uh, to report that out. Uh, I can also report to you that the mayor has met with the police chief on the matter, uh, this past week and is urging resolution a on the, um, uh, as directed resolution on a, uh, the parking on the sidewalk. and to make measures of enforcement, uh, and stricter supervision there and B, uh, to, uh, begin dialogue with the MBTA to examine, uh, options for the bus stop, uh, moving. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Absolutely. Thank you. Councilor chair recognizes the vice president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, um, I don't have any, uh, specific details, um, uh, as far as, uh, steps a, B, C and D, but I know, uh, she, uh, has indicated to me as well as the police chief has indicated to me that they both very serious about this. I'd also add that at the meeting, uh, efforts were made, uh, or, or people from, uh, code enforcement and the board of health, We're also directed to examine some of the other complaints that were lodged there. So, um, uh, uh, as council president, uh, in, uh, someone who communicates regularly to the membership of the council from the mayor, but, uh, certainly you don't need me to do that. Um, but, uh, nonetheless, uh, they're, they're working on it. It seems quite clear and, uh, and I'm quite delighted to see such action taken.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And, uh, if I can also add, I apologize for speaking from the chair. If anybody wishes me to stop, I will. But, um, I, uh, also know that this will also be part of this. The, uh, subcommittee or the committee transition committee on economic and business development, uh, will give, as we have our neighborhood meetings, uh, residents, store owners, and all will have a ample opportunity to point out those areas that need improvement and, um, and see what works better in each of the business districts. In fact, we have our first meeting tomorrow night at the Roberts School to address Haines Square and all the details are available on the city website for that meeting because sometimes I get my times confused. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Anne. On the motion of Councilman Marks for approval, all those in favor? As amended. Councilman Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. As amended, Mr. Clerk. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the resolution is that the Medford City Council uh, actually it would be the president of the city council would call for a, uh, committee of the whole meeting on site to relocate the bus stop and request the traffic commission to create a loading zone. So you want to separate traffic commission.
[Fred Dello Russo]: OK. Ma'am?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you all. On the motion for approval, we have a motion to sever all those.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So if we amended that the, uh, DPW, uh, installed temporary plastic, if they have them in the building, they may have them in that place and they'll be able to go up tomorrow. Yes. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I don't know that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That would be a communication from the Traffic Commission to inform us of that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ma'am, you wish to speak to us? Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. On the motion. As severed and as amended. So on the severed piece was for the signs. The erection of temporary signs. All those in favor? All those opposed? Mark Councilor Knight as opposed. Motion passes. On the main motion as amended, all those in favor? A roll call vote has been requested for the main motion. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Absent.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of six in the affirmative, one absent. The motion carries. Congratulations. 16-050 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council discuss and hold public hearings regarding moving the bus stop from 17 to 19 Main Street to Riverside Avenue and reversing the direction of River Street on a temporary basis. Councilor Paraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I believe when we had a rather incoherent presentation on this a year or two ago. and the lead up to the construction process of the Craddock Bridge, we were reminded finally and quite clearly from representatives from the MBTA that any change in route of a bus may only be approved by the MBTA. And my consultation with the city solicitor, he pointed out that in fact, the council does have the power to move a bus stop But that process must be done or ought to be done or should be done under the consultation of the Traffic Commission.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello that, oh, I'm sorry, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Why don't you send it to the Transportation Committee of the Council instead of there? Okay, if that's your suggestion, Mr. President. All right, so we're not going to send it to the Traffic Commission, but we're going to send that to the Committee on Traffic.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chairman Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Why don't we maybe let them send it or invite the traffic commission to be part of that?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Thank you, ma'am. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, as amended by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? Opposed? Motion carries. 16-051, offered 50 motions already in this year. Offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the Medford vocational technical high school, explore offering evening courses to local residents for advanced manufacturing training. There is an increased demand for skilled workers to fill these high-paying jobs where we already have the vocational school as a resource to prepare area residents. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-052 offered by Vice President Hungo Kern. Be it resolved that the administration update the Medford City Council and keep us appraised of what changes have and will be made with regards to plans and procedures of the Medford Police Department and Medford Fire Department, such as implementation of interdepartmental email for the fire department. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Thank you, Madam Vice President. You might notice in your packets, we've gotten the swiftest responses to most resolutions than I can remember on my tenure on the council. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn as amended by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-053 offered by Councilor Falco. Whereas the Medford City Council receives a weekly agenda and an informational package each Friday to prepare for the weekly council meeting. Whereas each package contains various postings of upcoming public meetings throughout the city of Medford. be it resolved that the city administration require all boards and commissions to post meeting notifications and agenda items on the Medford City website. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the twice amended motion, three times amended motion, twice by council night by council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on that motion and second approval by Councilor Knight as amended of the resolution of Councilor Falco who made the first motion for approval. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Congratulations. Thank you. 16-057 offered by Councilor Caraviello. be resolved that the Medford City Council invite Rosemary Waltos, a library building specialist from the Massachusetts Libraries Board of Commissioners, along with members of our state delegation to a committee of the whole, to discuss funding opportunities for our public library, which is in need of major repairs and replacements. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for this important measure, Councilor. And thank you for your participation on behalf of this body with the Mass Municipal Association. You've been a wealth of information for all of us. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Madam Vice President, Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: be it further resolved by Councilor Falco that, uh, or amended by Councilor Falco to get a answer from the administration with a long range plan for dealing with the roof. Thank you. Thank you. And the chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Excellent.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, as amended.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. A couple things. Yes. I'm sorry?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Next week, six o'clock, Committee of the Whole to address our goals as councillors. Committee of the Whole met this evening. at 5.30 and upon resolution by Councilor Marks, it was reported favorably out of committee. It was a long meeting. We addressed the issue of the Craddock Bridge construction, its impact on life in general in the neighborhood, its specific impact upon business there, pedestrian safety, traffic, congestion, buses, transportation in general. We had a good session. We had representatives from Massachusetts Department of Transportation, project manager for the program. We had representatives from Zoppo Construction. The project manager was there for the construction progress, which I, on the sense of, on the part of DOT. We had department heads, Lauren DiLorenzo, Chief Sacco, Engineer Koudelakis, the acting commissioner of the DPW, Brian Cairns, and I might be missing some, as well as all six councillors were present. Seven citizens had the opportunity to speak and express their concerns. We're very grateful. How many councillors were there? Seven. Councilors and seven citizens spoke. I was there. I sat at the head of the table. Yes. And I think the clerk is going to read off, if he would, the committee report.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we're going to then get a report back and then reconvene for an update. So on the motion president, Oh, uh, council Marks, if you would please. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilman. I'd like to point out that that project in person was for projects that were funded by the city as part of bonding processes and all of that. And I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that this was a state project that we're dealing with and not a municipal one.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for the approval of the committee report by Councilor Marks. Absolutely. All those in favor? All those opposed? Congratulations. On the motion of Councilor Falco for suspension of the rules. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval on Councilor Falco as amended by Councilor Caraviello, Councilor London Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by vice-president local current council night.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by council night on the motion for approval by council Falco as seconded by council cab yellow. and amended as noted. All those in favor? All right. Yes, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion of council Caraviello to send back for clarification. to the Superintendent of Wires the recent response received. All those in favor? All those opposed? There's a paper in the hand of the clerk offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that the heavy trucking on Spring Street be discussed. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks as amended. All those in favor. All those opposed. Records of the previous week's meeting were passed to Councilor Marks. Mr. Councilor, how did you find those records? I reviewed the records, Mr. President. I find them to be in order and move approval. On the motion for approval of the previous records by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello for adjournment. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The fifth regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven members present, none absent. Please join us in rising to salute the flag.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight. Motion to suspend the rules. Motion to suspend the rules by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to take paper 16-056 out of order, petition for signed denial reversal by Antonio Pereira of Tasty Cafe on the Hill, 321 Boston Avenue, Medford, Mass., OCD application 2016-1 cannot exceed two square feet per linear foot of frontage. We received a communique in our packets over the weekend with a detailed description and delineation of the problem. Councilor Knight. The petition is present. Please present yourself to the record. Mr. President, it's a non-conforming sign.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, Chair recognizes, seconded by Councilor Caraviello, Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good Tony. Good luck. Thank you. So on the motion for approval by a council night, a seconded by a Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor, all those opposed motion care. Thank you. Good luck. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I would be delighted. 16-054 offered by Councilor Marks. be resolved that the Medford Arts Council be recognized for being named the 2016 Council of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for its dedication to community arts and culture in the city of Medford, Mr. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll do one at a time, are they both the same? Same paper, Mr. President. Then we'll take them together, 1516-055, offered by Councilor Falco, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate the Medford Arts Council for being selected as the 2016 Council of the Year by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Councilor Marks?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Marks that they be recognized by citation, uh, the chair, uh, recognizes council Falco who also, uh, presented to us a motion of a similar nature. Council Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, on the motion of approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, those two motions, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, seconded by Councilor Falco, as amended, a roll call, Mr. Clerk, has been requested on this matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, we'd be delighted to. Before we call the roll, we invite the President to address us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Knight to resort back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-049 offered by Councilor Marks, whereas delivery trucks are still parking on city sidewalks at the corner of Harvard and Main Street, causing a public safety concern, and whereas after a neighborhood public safety walk conducted with the area residents and Chief Sacco took place resulting in the request to relocate the bus stop located at the corner of Harvard and Main Street, then be it resolved that the Metro City Council call for an onsite committee of the whole meeting to relocate the bus stop and request the Traffic Commission to create a loading zone to assist area businesses with deliveries. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. We'll take that under advisement. As you know, the matter is still in subcommittee on transportation and with the new chairman, we're going to urge him to have a swift meeting to report that out. I can also report to you that the mayor has met with the police chief on the matter this past week and is urging resolution A on the, has directed resolution on A, the parking on the sidewalk. and to make measures of enforcement, uh, and stricter supervision there and B, uh, to, uh, begin dialogue with the MBTA to examine, uh, options for the bus stop, uh, moving. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Absolutely. Thank you, Council. The Chair recognizes the Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I don't have any specific details as far as the steps A, B, C, and D, but I know she has indicated to me as well as the police chief has indicated to me that they both very serious about this. I'd also add that at the meeting, uh, efforts were made, uh, or, or people from, uh, code enforcement and the board of health were also, um, directed to examine some of the other complaints that were lodged there. So, um, uh, uh, as council president, uh, in, uh, someone who communicates regularly to the membership of the council from the mayor, But certainly you don't need me to do that. But nonetheless, they're working on it. It seems quite clear. And I'm quite delighted to see such action taken.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And if I can also add, I apologize for speaking from the chair. If anybody wishes me to stop, I will. But I also know that this will also be part of this. The subcommittee or the committee transition committee on economic and business development will give, as we have our neighborhood meetings, residents, store owners, and all will have ample opportunity to point out those areas. that need improvement and see what works better in each of the business districts. In fact, we have our first meeting tomorrow night at the Roberts School to address Haines Square and all the details are available on the city website for that meeting because sometimes I get my times confused. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Anne. On the motion of Councilman Marks' approval, all those in favor? As amended. As amended. Councilman Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor as amended, Mr. Clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the resolution is that the Medford city council, uh, uh, actually it would be the president of the city council would call for a committee of the whole meeting on site. to relocate the bus stop and request the Traffic Commission to create a loading zone. So you want to separate Traffic Commission and create a loading zone.
[Fred Dello Russo]: OK. Ma'am.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you all. On the motion for approval, we have a motion to sever all those in.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So if we look at the, uh, DPW installed temporary plastic.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I don't know that. And that's prior to me being elected, so I'm just kind of just. That would be a communication from the Traffic Commission to inform us of that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ma'am, you wish to speak to us? Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, on the motion. as severed and as amended. So on the severed piece was for the signs? The erection of temporary signs. All those in favor? All those opposed? Mark Councilor Knight as opposed. Motion passes. On the main motion as amended, all those in favor? A roll call vote has been requested for the main motion. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Absent.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of seven, uh, six in the affirmative, one absent. The motion carries. Congratulations. 16-050 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council discuss and hold public hearings regarding moving the bus stop from 17 to 19 Main Street to Riverside Avenue and reversing the direction of River Street on a temporary basis. Councilor, pair of yellow.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I believe when we had a rather incoherent presentation on this a year or two ago, and the lead up to the construction process of the Craddock Bridge, we were reminded finally and quite clearly from representatives from the MBTA that any change in route of a bus may only be approved by the MBTA. And my consultation with the city solicitor, he pointed out that in fact the council does have the power to move a bus stop But that process must be done, or ought to be done, or should be done under the consultation of the Traffic Commission.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello that, oh, I'm sorry, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Why don't you send it to the Transportation Committee of the Council instead of them? Okay, if that's a suggestion, Mr. President. All right, so we're not going to send it to the Traffic Commission, but we're going to send that to the Committee on Traffic.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chairman Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Why don't we maybe let them send it or invite the Traffic Commission to be part of that?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Then we'll send it to both.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Thank you. Ma'am, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, as amended by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? Opposed? Motion carries. 16-051, offered 50 motions already in this year, offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the Medford vocational technical high school, explore offering evening courses to local residents for advanced manufacturing training. There is an increased demand for skilled workers to fill these high-paying jobs where we already have the vocational school as a resource to prepare area residents. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-052 offered by Vice President Hungo Kern. Be it resolved that the administration update the Medford City Council and keep us appraised of what changes have and will be made with regards to plans and procedures of the Medford Police Department and Medford Fire Department, such as implementation of interdepartmental email for the fire department. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Thank you, Madam Vice President. You might notice in your packets, we've gotten the swiftest responses to most resolutions than I can remember on my tenure on the council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn as amended by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-053 offered by Councilor Falco. Whereas the Medford City Council receives a weekly agenda and informational package each Friday to prepare for the weekly council meeting. Whereas each package contains various postings of upcoming public meetings throughout the city of Medford. be it resolved that the city administration require all boards and commissions to post meeting notifications and agenda items on the Medford City website. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the twice amended motion, three times amended motion, twice by council night and by council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on that motion, uh, and a second approval by council night as amended of the resolution of council, Falco made the first motion for approval. All those in favor. Aye. Opposed. Congratulations. Thank you. 16-zero five seven offered by council care of yellow. be resolved that the Medford City Council invite Rosemary Waltos, a library building specialist from the Massachusetts Libraries Board of Commissioners, along with members of our state delegation to a committee of the whole, to discuss funding opportunities for our public library, which is in need of major repairs and replacements. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for this important measure, councillor. And thank you for your participation on behalf of this body with the Mass Municipal Association. You've been a wealth of information for all of us. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Madam Vice President chair recognizes council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: be it further resolved by Councilor Falco or amended by Councilor Falco to get an answer from the administration for the long range plan for dealing with the roof. Thank you. Thank you. And the chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Excellent. Thank you. So on the motion of CAV Councilor Caraviello as amended.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Couple things. Yes. I'm sorry?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Next week, six o'clock, committee of the whole to address our goals as Councilors. The Committee of the Whole met this evening at 5.30 and upon resolution by Councilor Marks, it was reported favorably out of committee. It was a long meeting. We addressed the issue of the Craddock Bridge construction, its impact on life in general in the neighborhood, its specific impact upon business there, pedestrian safety, traffic, congestion, buses, transportation in general. We had a good session. We had representatives from Massachusetts Department of Transportation, project manager for the program. We had representatives from Zoppo Construction. The project manager was there for the construction progress, which I, on the sense of, on the part of DOT. We had department heads, Lauren DiLorenzo, Chief Sacco, Engineer Koudelakis, the acting commissioner of DPW, Brian Cairns, and I might be missing some, as well as all six councillors were present. Seven citizens had the opportunity to speak and express their concerns. We were very How many Councilors were there? Seven. Seven.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I was there. I sat at the head of the table. Okay. Yes. Yes. And I think the clerk is going to read off, if he would, the committee report.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. And was that, did that get your, Madam Vice President had those?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we're going to then get a report back and then reconvene for an update. So on the motion, President. Councilor Marks, if you would, please, yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilman. I'd like to point out that that project person was for projects that were funded by the city as part of bonding processes and all of that. I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that this is a state project that we're dealing with and not a municipal one.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm in disagreement with you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for the approval of the committee report by Councilor Marks. Absolutely. All those in favor? All those opposed? Congratulations. On the motion of Councilor Falco for suspension of the rules. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval on Councilor Falco as amended by Councilor Caraviello. Councilor London-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Vice President Largo-Kern, Council night.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Knight. On the motion for approval by Councilor Falco, as seconded by Councilor Caraviello, and amended as noted. All those in favor? Aye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion of Councilor Caraviello to send back for clarification to the superintendent of wires the recent response received. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Paper in the hands of the clerk offered by Councilor Marks be resolved that the heavy trucking on Spring Street be discussed? Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks, as amended. All those in favor? All those opposed? The records of the previous week's meeting were passed to Councilor Marks. Mr. Councilor, how did you find those records? I reviewed the records, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello for adjournment. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The third regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Seven present, none absent. Please rise to salute the flag.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Y'all notice that the eagle has been returned to the top of the flagpole. 16-033, offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council reinforces the ordinance requiring door-to-door solicitors uh, to sign in with the clerk's office and we're identification. There has been several break-ins in different neighborhoods and abundance of door to door salesmen selling everything from magazines, windows, roofing, and solar panels. Councilor Cavill.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of approval by Councilor and Councilor Caraviello. Chair recognizes Councilor Martins.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So, the motion is approved by Councilor Caraviello and seconded by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion for suspension of the rules by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Councilor, you wish to suspend the rules for what purpose? For the motion to take papers. 16, 020, 021, 022, and 023. Off the table for discussion. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sorry?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay. 100 George P. Hassett Drive. Thank you. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Maybe if you could give us the names of the people in these positions.
[Fred Dello Russo]: S-G-R-O-I. That's the Executive Assistant of Cultural and Business Liaison. That is correct. This position right here in the chart.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Do we have a motion? President motion to move for approval. Paper one six dash zero two zero on the motion of Councilor Knight for approval. uh, paper one six dash zero two zero as amended by councilor Scarpelli. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. Mr. President, it's first reading. Most of the night motion to waive the additional readings of paper one, six dash zero to zero. Mr. President on the motion to waive the additional readings on the set paper. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll council of marks before that's called Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the first reading stands. And that item was on the change in terms for the city solicitor. 16-021 is before us now. And this is the piece dealing with the creation of the chief of staff and policy position. Mr. President, it appears that the Budget Director and Procurement Officer has given us a brief update as to what's going on with the position. Questions have been answered. I'd move for approval. On the motion for approval, Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Let the record show that the Vice President kindly requests Her Honor the Mayor to reassess the salary level of this position. At this time, we have a citizen at the podium. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I know it's the chief of staff.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have before us the issue of chief of staff.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He knows that anyone at any time can ask him. I am asking a question, Mr. President. Sir, you're no longer a colleague. Pardon me? You're no longer a colleague, sir. Oh, you don't have to address me like that, Mr. President. Point of information, Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. We have a citizen who wishes to speak. It's been added as an amendment to the motion of approval by Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, citizen. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if so, who was, uh, I think it's going to be some, somebody else.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, ma'am. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll council caveo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. First reading passes. 16-022. This is the piece before us for the amendment of ordinances for the procurement officer. and the creation of the Chief Procurement Officer Appointment Term. Do we have a motion? On the motion of Councilor Knight for approval for the first reading. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the matter passes of 16-022, passes the first reading. 16-023. This was classifications and compensation plan for officers and employees non-union. Move approval. A motion for approval by Councilor Knight. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the first reading passes. 16-024. This is the amendment of the revised ordinances of the city method for personnel policies and vacation. That passed already. That passed already, Mr. Clerk. Motion to revert back to ordinate with three readings last week. Motion to revert back to ordinary business, Mr. Clerk. On the motion of Councilor Knight to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-034 offered by Councilor Falco. Be it resolved. that the Council President establish an ad hoc subcommittee to study the reuse of the Malden Hospital development and the potential impacts on the surrounding North Medford neighborhoods. Councilor Falco, let me find you first. Here you are. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you on the motion of approval by council Falco. Uh, once we take a vote, I'll be delighted. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Scott Powell.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Send that request up to the OCD director. Thank you. Yes. So as amended by council Scarpelli, that the, uh, uh, office of community development update the, uh, uh, council on the proceedings for the, uh, former new England sand site. Um, vice president logo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So as amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Thank you, Councilor Marks. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Falco, I second. A roll call vote has been requested on this motion that was amended by Councilors Scarpelli and Lungo-Koehn. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: President Dello Russo. Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, nine in the negative, the motion passes. Congratulations. 16-035 offered by Councilor Knight. Whereas the current ordinance entitled to chapter 90, vehicles for hire enables the city council with powers more appropriately vested in the executive branch, be it so ordered, The Medford City Council amend the Medford Mass Code of Ordinances entitled Chapter 9D, Vehicles for Hire, by striking the words City Council and replacing them with Traffic Commission in the following subsections. Section 9032, section 9033, 9034, 9037, 9039, 9040, 9045, 9048, 9051, 9-0-5-2, 9-0-6-7, and 9-0-6-8. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, this is a change in ordinance, and whereas it is so, should it not be subjected to three votes and public vetting? I believe so. Very good. So this vote would constitute a first reading of such change. You have a motion for approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight. Councilor Marks, my apologies.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So you withdraw your motion for approval and ask that it be sent to the committee on? Licensing. Licensing. So on the motion of Councilor Knight, as seconded by Councilor Marks, that this matter be sent to the Licensing Commission. And we invite the citizen to speak. Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, ma'am.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you could, yes, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On our application, there's a test. It's been the same question for two years, and it's how do you get from CVS and Medford Square, not specifying which one, to the Medford Police Station. That's the test? That's the test.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And most of them get it wrong, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You're at will as chair to a convener committee at your, uh, very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion to send it to Subcommittee on Licensing Cases. 16-036 offered by Vice President Lockwood-Kern. be resolved that the schools and public relations department set up a voicemail, as I have received complaints that no one is answering the phone. There is not an option to leave a message for a return call. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Felken.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Scarpelli. I'm sorry. You're all set? Is there a motion? Motion for approval. On the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Mark me as opposed. Motion passes. 16-037, offered by Vice President Langel and Kern, be it resolved that the administration update the council with any changes that will be made regarding customer service between city departments and the public to ensure that there is always a positive interaction between the two. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And the motion for approval by council along with current roll call, uh, chair recognizes council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: but it needs to take place, Mr. President. So if I may, Councilor, is that an amendment that we get a response back from the administration regarding the status of Seek, Click, and Fix within our municipality?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So be it further resolved that an additional request for a training of the City Council regarding the implementation of the 3-1-1 system. And what you said about staffing is fine. Thank you. Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Schapelle.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor. So on the motion for approval by council longer current as amended, uh, clerk, Mr. Clerk, please call. Oh, I'm sorry. I apologize. Uh, madam citizen.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion for approval as amended, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion passes. 16-038, petition for common vitualist license by Noe Tejada, 96 Ferry Street, Everett, Massachusetts, president of Iris Family Restaurant, Incorporated. 432 Salem Street, Medford, Mass. On file, business certificate number 257, building, fire, police, health, treasurer, letter of compliance, tax ID, workman's comp, petition, all in order. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Committee, for his input.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? All those opposed? Congratulations. Chair recognizes Vice President Angel Kern that we take papers in the hands of the clerk. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by myself, President Dello Russo, it be resolved that the Medford City Council offered sincere condolences to the family of Nicholas Andrea Tola on his recent passing. If you would all rise to join me in a moment of silence. The records of the meeting of January 12, 2016, were passed to Councilor Falco. Councilor, how did you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval of records of January 12, council meeting. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Chair recognizes Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I've received nothing in an official capacity. I don't know if Councilor Caraviello can share with us anything as he was on the grounds with that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The requests went out, Mr. Clerk, to the Traffic Commission and to the City Engineer, I believe, as well. And those requests went out on Thursday. They went out to the Mayor's office on Thursday.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I must say that I'm quite disappointed that we haven't received an official response. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a gentleman from Zoppo construction, if I could, a Councilor who addressed the council some twice in the past several months. And I believe that actually the point person on behalf of the city is the office of the engineer. So the engineers.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. I think we have a motion, though, before us that this go to subcommittee. Mr. President? Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I may, if I'm counsel, please continue.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. There'll be a meeting of the committee of the whole Wednesday at six o'clock in the city council office. Uh, the clerk is going to invite, uh, the city, uh, engineer, uh, the, uh, state delegation. and a representative Mr. Daly of department of transportation, as well as a representative of Zoppo construction to meet with the city council on this matter. We'll have present with us also, uh, the, uh, city solicitor Wednesday coming not tomorrow, the following Wednesday.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. What's next Wednesday's date? 27th. 27th. Thank you. Mr. Citizen. Thank you. We're going to adjourn. Mr. Castagnetti wishes to.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Castagnetti. Uh, thank you. I just thought you forgot something. Go Patriots! Motion for adjournment. On the motion of adjournment by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: 241 years ago, it was 12 by the village o'clock when he crossed the bridge into MetroTown. He heard the crowing of the cock and the barking of the farmer's dog, and felt the damp of the river flood that rises after the sun goes down. Well, we're finally fixing that bridge. That held a significant role in the foundation of our nation. Local patriots, people who were inspired by freedom, peace and prosperity, the opportunity to live fruitful lives and enjoy the fruits of their labor, stood up and were ready to take their place in what would happen. It wasn't easy. It took time, blood, sweat, and tears. But it got done. They built something which would speak to the ages, a new nation, a new community of people. As rumor has it, Paul Revere just didn't pass through Medford Square. He had a drink in the home of a local distiller and the captain of Medford militia, Isaac Hall. He stopped in the square. Now, if anybody was in a hurry to pass through the square, it was he. What a precedent, he said. A precedent we need to follow. The revolutionary impulse wasn't shared by all. In fact, some people had it pretty good here, and some were just comfortable in their ways. But as we reflect on our national roots today, let us consider our desire to build anew. our commitment to forging new bonds of community where newcomers and old settlers work together towards common greatness. As we did capitalize on what Metro Square had to offer, let us do the same. Building on good work done in years past, harvesting the desire in our citizens' hearts, may we continue on our plans to renew and build for the ages.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good, great.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome all to the second regular meeting of the Medford City Council, which is now called to order. Gentlemen, please remove your hats. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven members present, none absent. Please rise and join us in the salute of the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Wow. Commendations 15-777. Commendations were offered by Councilor Knight for the Medford High School class of 2015 Greater Boston League Champions varsity golf. Medford High School, 2015 Greater Boston League Champions, Varsity Boys Soccer, and Medford High School, 2015 Greater Boston League Champions, Varsity Girls Soccer. At this time, we invite Councilor Knight-Ford to lead us in the presentations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 15-776, offered by Councilor Caraviello. Congratulations to the Medford Junior Mustangs, Medford Youth Football, Junior Varsity Football Team, Eastern Massachusetts Champions, Commonwealth Youth Football Conference Champions, undefeated. Medford Junior Mustangs, Medford Youth, chairing varsity, junior varsity, and freshman Commonwealth Youth Chair Conference Champions. Councilor, there you are. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: City Council will reconvene. On the motion, Chair recognizes Councilor Scarpelli for his motion to suspend the rules, to take communications from the Mayor. All those in favor? All those opposed? Before us, 16-020, to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass, et cetera, re-amendment to Article 4, Division 4, City Solicitor Section 2-020. 651 entitled Appointment and Qualification and to Article 4, Division 4, City Solicitor, Section 2-652 entitled Term. Dear Mr. President and members of the Medford City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body approve the following amendment to Article 4, Division 4, City Solicitor, Section 2-651 entitled Appointment and Qualification. into Article 4, Division 4, City Solicitor, Section 2-652, Entitled to Term. The purpose of these amendments is to change the term of the city solicitor from one year to two years, and to have the term run concurrently with the term of the mayor. An amendment to the revised ordinances of the City of Medford, Article 4, Officers and Employees, Division 4, City Solicitor, Section 2-651, appointment and qualifications be it ordained by the city council of the city of Medford that article four division four revised ordinances of the city of Medford as most recently amended is hereby further amended to by changing the language of article four division four city solicitor section two six five one entitled appointments and qualification said section precisely states presently states there shall be a city solicitor. He shall be appointed annually by the mayor. He shall be an attorney and Councilor of the courts of the Commonwealth. Uh, the language of said section, a two five, a six five one shall be amended to read as follows. There shall be a city solicitor. He shall be appointed by the mayor. He shall be an attorney and Councilor of the courts of the Commonwealth amendment, uh, to the revised ordinances of the city of Medford article five officers, employees, division four city solicitor section two, six 52 term be it ordained. by the city council of the city method that division four of the revised ordinances of the city method as most recently amended is hereby further amended by changing, changing language of article four division for city solicitor section two, six, five, two, uh, entitled term said a section presently states he shall hold office one year from the first Monday in January and the year of his appointment and until another shall be appointed and qualified The language of said section 652 shall be amended to read as follows. He shall hold office for term of two years from the first Monday in January and the year of his appointment and until another shall be appointed and qualified. Respectfully submitted Stephanie Burke, Mayor. Before us to explain this is the city solicitor. We have a slew of papers that we discussed for amendments of ordinances in committee of the whole. And it was requested that these be reported out with some inquiries made through the mayor's office on that. And the clerk will enumerate those inquiries that have been asked for.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Did we get, is that all in substance? Yes. Madam vice president that covered everything. Uh, Councilor Marks that covered everything that you had in there. Yes. So, Mr. Solicitor, if you would.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Also, with that committee report that was just read, do we have a motion to adopt that? Yes. Yes. On the motion of Vice President Long and Kern, all those in favor? All those opposed? So the committee report is adopted.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Council and Knight, lay the matter on the table until the questions have been answered. All those in favor? All those opposed? Yeah, we have one more that's going to come up now. That's been tabled. So 16-021, to the Honorable President, members of the Medford City Council, re-amendment to Division 4 by the addition of a Division 4A entitled Chief of Staff and Policy, and further adding Section 2680 entitled Appointments and Duties. Dear Mr. President and members of the City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body approve the following amendment to Division 4 by the addition of a Division 4A, entitled Chief of Staff and Policy, and further adding Section 2680, entitled Appointment and Duties. The purpose of this amendment to the revised ordinances is the creation of a position called Chief of Staff and Policy to advise the mayor on policy matters and to act as personnel director. An amendment to the revised ordinances of the City Method, Article 4, Officers, and employees division for a chief of staff and policy section two six 80 appointment and duties be it ordained by the city council of the city of Medford that article four of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford as most recently amended is hereby further amended by the addition of division for a entitled chief of staff and policy and further adding section two dash six 80 entitled appointment and duties said section shall state there shall be a chief of staff and policy who shall be appointed by the mayor. The duties of the chief of staff and policy shall include the following. A, advise the mayor on matters of municipal policy. B, manage communications and information both to and from the office of mayor. C, act as director of personnel being responsible for advising the mayor on matters of employee compensation, benefits administration, and fostering employee services safely, safety, and welfare. D, advise the mayor and department heads on matters of employee discipline. E, be responsible for representing the mayor in all collective bargaining sessions, including all grievances, arbitrations, and all matters relating thereto. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie Muccini-Burke, mayor. Again, the city solicitor is here to report to us on this matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion to table is undebatable. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: 16-022 to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, re-amendment to Article 5, Finance Division 2, Procurement Section 2931, entitled Procurement Office or Appointment Term and Authority. Dear Mr. President and members of the Medford City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body approve the following amendment to Article 5, Finance Division 2, Procurement Section 2, 931, entitled Procurement Officer Appointment Term and Authority. The purpose of this amendment is to provide for a new position that has two components, Chief Budget Officer and Chief Procurement Officer. An amendment to the revised ordinances of the City of Medford, Article 5, Finance, Division 2, Procurement, Section 2, 931, Chief Procurement Officer Appointment term and authority be it ordained by the city council of the city of Medford that division four of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford as most recently amendment is hereby further amended by changing the language of article five, uh, finance a division to procurement section two nine 31 entitled procurement officer appointment term and authority set sectionally previous, uh, presently states, Article 5, Finance, Division 2, Procurement, Section 2, 931, Chief Procurement Officer Appointment Term Authority. There shall be a chief procurement officer who shall be appointed by the mayor. He or she shall hold office for a term of three years from the first Monday of January in the year of his or her appointment. The chief procurement officer shall have charge of the purchasing department. Purchasing Department shall be under the direction and control of the Director of Finance slash Auditor. Language in Section 5, Finance, Division 4, Procurement, Section 2, 931, Entitled Procurement Officer. Appointment, term, and authority shall be amended to read as the following. Article 5 of Finance, Division 2, Budget and Procurement, Section 2, 931. I've made a mistake in reading. It originally said March, so it's going to be amended for the new one. to reach January. There shall be a Chief Budget and Procurement Officer who shall be appointed by the Mayor. He or she shall hold office for a term of three years from the first Monday of January in the year of her appointment. The Chief Budget and Procurement Officer shall, in collaboration with the various departments, A, annually prepare and submit a proposed operating budget and capital improvement budget to the Mayor on a timely basis for submission to the City Council, B, attend all City Council budget subcommittee meetings, Committee of the whole meetings and regular or specially scheduled meetings of the Medford City Council that pertain to budgets. C, have charge of the purchasing department. D, perform all duties required of a chief procurement officer under Massachusetts general laws. E, report directly to the mayor on matters that pertain to budgets. F, report to the director of finance slash auditing on matters that pertain to procurement. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie Muccini-Burke, mayor. Mr. Solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Luglocurrent to table, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. On that motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion, Councilor Lungo-Koehn has Withdrawing her motion to table.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Caraviello. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight. I yield my time, Mr. President, to the gentleman at the podium. Mr. President, Mr. Gentleman at the podium, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I mean, direct our comments to the chair.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You've made your point of information. You may continue. All right, I will. Ma'am, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Thank you, sir. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President? Chair recognizes Vice President Longo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sir, this isn't an opportunity for you to debate. This is a meeting of the City Council and this is a meeting of the City Council. It's a meeting of the City Council, Mr. Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to table by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-023, to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford, Mass, 021553, Amendment to Chapter 66, Personnel, Article 2, Clash Specification and Compensation Plan, Section 66-33, Entitled Officers, Employees-Non-Union. Dear Mr. President and members of the City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body approve the following amendment to chapter 66 personnel, article two classification and compensation plan section 66 dash 33 entitled officers, employees, non-union of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford. The purpose of this amendment is to change the compensation plan for those positions that have been created and amended pursuant to the common responding resolution submitted to the council for its consideration. an amendment to the revised ordinances of the city of Medford chapter 66 dash personnel article two classification and compensation plan section 66 dash 33 officers and non employees non-union be it ordained by the city council of the city of Medford that division four of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford as most recently amended is hereby further amended by changing language of chapter 66 personnel article two classification and compensation plan Section 66-3, Entitled Officers and Employees-Nonunion, as follows. Amendment A, classification CAF-21 pleasantly states in pertinent part that it applies as follows. CAF-21, director of budget slash personnel, the language of CAF-21 shall be amended to read and apply as follows. CAF-21 City Solicitor, Chief of Staff and Policy. Amendment B, classification CAF-19 presently states in pertinent part that applies as follows. CAF-19 Clerk, Treasurer-Collector, Director of Public Health slash Elder Services, Chief Assessor. Language of CAF dash 19 shall be amended to read and apply as follows. CAF clerk, treasurer, collector, director of public health slash older services, chief assessor, chief budget officer, and chief procurement officer. Amendment C reference to director of budgets and personnel presently exists in CAF 21 is hereby deleted reference to city solicitor as presently exists in CAF dash 20. It's hereby deleted, respectfully submitted, signature on file. Stephanie Muccini-Burke, Mayor. Mr. Solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No?
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion to table by Councilor Knight, second by Councilor Facco. All those in favor? All those opposed? 16-024 to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Metro-Massachusetts 155, reamendment to Chapter 66, Personnel, Article 3, Personnel Policy, Section 66-64, entitled Vacation. Dear Mr. President and members of the City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body approve the following amendment to Chapter 66, Personnel, Article 3, Personnel Policy, Section 66-64, entitled Vacation of the revised ordinances of the City of Medford. The purpose of this amendment is to allow new employees to accrue vacation from the start of their employment, but to prohibit them from using any vacation time that accrues until after the passage of six months from the start of their employment. An amendment to the revised ordinances of the city of Medford chapter 66 personnel article three personnel policy section 66 dash 64 vacation be it ordained by the city council of the city of Medford that division four of the revised ordinances The City Method, as most recently amended, is hereby further amended by changing the language of Chapter 66, Personnel Article, Personnel Policy, Section 66-64, entitled Vacation. That same section presently states, generally, all... permanent officers and employees of the city with the exceptions noted in section 66-61 shall receive a vacation without loss of pay in each calendar year if he or she has actually worked for 30 weeks in the aggregate during the 12 months preceding June 1st in such calendar year. The language of said vacation of said section 66-64 shall be amended to read as follows. And I'm taking the amended version that was presented to us by the solicitor and committee of the whole. Is that correct, Mr. Soliciting?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the amended one shall be read into the record tonight, the one that you distributed to us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Correct. So the language of said section 66-64 shall be amended to read as follows. Vacation. General. All permanent officers and employees of the city, with the exception of noted in section 66-61, shall receive a vacation without loss of pay in each calendar year, which shall be based on the number of years of their employment. During the first six months following the inception of the employment, said permanent officers and employees of the city may not utilize any vacation time but this requirement shall not prohibit the accrual of the same during that six month period. Mr. Solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Move approval on the motion for approval by Councilor Knight, this would be the first reading on this ordinance change. On the motion of approval of Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll for the first reading.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. It passes the first reading. Motion to waive the additional readings, Mr. President. On the motion of Councilor Knight to waive the additional readings. All those in favor? All those opposed? Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. So we'll vote a seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion of Councilor Knight to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-014 offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council hold the Committee of the Whole to discuss and establish goals and priorities for 2016. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Falco. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello to take 16-025 out of order. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-025 offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council request that the Mayor examine the possibility of establishing a Veterans Advisory Committee as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 115, Section 12. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of council, Clerk Caraviello for approval. The chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, for approval as amended by Councilor Knight to send to the, uh, veterans subcommittee. Roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: vote of seven in the affirmative none in the negative the motion carries on the motion of vice president low current to return back to the regular order of business all those in favor all those opposed the motion carries 16-0 1 5 offered by councillor night be resolved that the Medford City Council be provided a monthly report of all three one one calls councillor night
[Fred Dello Russo]: Move for approval. Motion for approval. Chair recognizes Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So as amended by councilor Falco, that, uh, the city council also receive a report back from the mayor's office as to what type of reports the new system can generate and how they may be tabulated, presented and, uh, uh, have their numbers crunched. Absolutely. Very good. On motion for approval, uh, madam vice president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That would be good to have a meeting on it, yes. Thank you. And I think one of the things is that because we received it in the springtime, everyone was trained on it, and now it hasn't been used. I think they're doing retraining and they're going to do, uh, I don't know. We'll receive it all in the community. The whole chair recognizes council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, we'll schedule something soon because this is something that the entire council has asked for for years.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Great. So on the motion of approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 16-016 offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Substance Abuse Outreach and Prevention Coordinator update the Council on their efforts. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carried. 16-018 offered by Councilor Falco, whereas the City of Medford, uh, the Medford City Council is required to pass the 2016-2017 Medford City budget and in a timely and complete information is required to perform this task. Whereas the school department produces a written narrative budget summary with goals, objectives, priorities, and staffing vacancies, be it resolved that the Medford City Council request a budget template format from the administration for the upcoming budget for review and approval. Councilor Falco.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion for approval by Councilor Falco, chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor. Councilor chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Chair recognizes Councilman Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So as an amendment at the end of the motion. Thank you. Point of information, Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, the citizen at the podium will speak before we take a vote. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Castagnetti. So on the motion of approval by council night as amended, all those in favor, roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. For seven affirmative, none in the negative. Motion passes. I must apologize. I forgot. Uh, it skipped over a resolution 16-0 1 7. I'll be resolved that park method update the council concerning what steps they are taking to ensure the prevention of cyber attacks to users of the smart phone payment application. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It was filled in detail, surprisingly so.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Awesome. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, as amended by Councilor Caraviello, that we receive the first annual full report in detail summary of action on the traffic parking enforcement. Chair recognizes Councilor Scarpelli.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Scappelli, that the Park Medford, which has a purview over those signs in the contract, review the content of the new square signs in Medford Square as they are difficult on the eye. On the motion. Hi citizen, you're welcome to speak. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Vice President Mungo Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval as amended and now to sever. So the amendments are?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Annual update.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So then we'll take them one by one. So on the amendment for an annual update, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. The signs to be reviewed and report back to the city council as to the content of them, and can they be simplified for the average reader? All those in favor? Aye. Those opposed? Carries. To have a check on shutting down the meters, are they shutting down when they're supposed to so that people aren't swindled into paying when they shouldn't have to? All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? And on the main motion of Councilor Knight, that report be given to the City Council as to cyber attacks and efforts to maintain cyber security in the payment system. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The motion carries. Thank you all. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. Petition by Gene Martin, 10 Cummings Street, Medford, Massachusetts, to discuss preparing Union and Swan Streets to be converted for a municipal parking lot. Citizen Martin, welcome and please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to receive and place on file by Councilor Knight,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. The chair on On the motion to receive and place on file by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Congratulations. Thank you. And papers under suspension too? All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 1516-026 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be resolved that the Medford City Council request a timeframe for removing the three old payphone stands in Medford Square and one in West Medford. I think you asked on this not too long ago.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yeah.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And you also had on 16-027 be resolved that the Medford City Council request the electrical department to remove the hanging wires at the bus stop at 382 Main Street.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval for both those papers, all those in favor? All those opposed? Carries. 16-028 offered by Councilor Knight, whereas January 6, 2016 marks the five year anniversary of his passing, and whereas Michael J. Callaghan was a lifelong resident of Medford, and whereas Michael J. Callaghan is credited with protecting and preserving Wright's Pond as an open space, and whereas Michael J. Callaghan is credited with 48 years of public service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the citizenry of Medford. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council hold a moment of silence in honor of Michael J. Callahan, and be it further resolved that tonight's meeting be adjourned in remembrance of Governor's Councilor Michael J. Callahan. Please rise and join us in a moment of silence. And I think Councilor Knight wants to.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A couple of papers in the hands of the clerk. Offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that long time Medford resident and my neighbor, Johnny Amari, be recognized for celebrating his 50th birthday. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Happy birthday, Johnny. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that the Winchester Street detour be discussed regarding public safety for area South Method residents. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Some of those concerns were brought to my attention. I've already spoken to the chief about them, but these are excellent measures, Councilor. Thank you. A motion for approval by Councilor Marks. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, we resolve that the Medford City Council petition the traffic commission in regards to moving the Jersey barrier by the Craddock bridge so that people can cross the street to frequent businesses. Also request temporary crosswalk in that position.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Marks. So on that motion, did you want to speak council? No. Okay. On that motion, all those in favor, roll call vote. Mr. President roll call vote has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So if we could do that also. Refer to the traffic commission as well as the engineering department for immediate action. And Councilor Marks, you wanted a time frame if you would.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if we could have an amendment that we have a suitable answer as to why this wasn't done, it'd be just small fixes. And it was all supposed to be worked out for the benefit of the businesses. So on the motion for approval, all those in favor, all those opposed motion carries unanimously records.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, uh, on the motion of Councilor Marks that the, uh, uh, mayor's office report back immediately to the city council, regarding the status of the raised crosswalks, the aforementioned raised crosswalks, and the temporary speed bump program on Harvard and also on Central. On a motion for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Records of the meeting of January 5th, 2016 were passed to Councilor Caraviello. Councilor, how did you find those? And I find them in order. And you move approval? I move approval. On the motion for approval of the records of the January 15th. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion for adjournment by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. With the seventh present, none absent, please rise to receive the flag. Council accommodations, 15-793. Council accommodations to Henry and Evelyn Miller on their continued supporting work within the disability community. This was offered by Council Penta, so at this time I invite Council Penta to come up.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor. Mrs. Miller and happy birthday to you. Motions orders and resolutions 15-800 offered by Councilor Penta be it resolved that the state of concern regarding the Medford Police Department be discussed. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. On the motion of Council paper that the paper be received and placed on file. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion passes. Offered by Councilor Penta, 15-801. Be it resolved that the monthly taking since December of 2013 by the city administration of Comcast and Verizon ratepayers for public access TV be discussed. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Salem Street.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. Chair recognizes Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All set? Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, that is an amendment of council Caraviello that the mayor's office informed the city council regarding to the status of, uh, Medford being one of four communities nationally under Comcast to, uh, receive special broadcasting channel, open voice, open channel or something. Yeah. Very good. Thank you. Councilor. Is that all? Yes. Thank you. Councilor chair recognizes vice president Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Chair recognizes Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That'll be wonderful. Thank you, Councilor. On the motion of, the motion of, on the motion, sir. on the motion of Councilor Pente as amended by Councilor Caraviello. The Chair recognizes the citizens who wish to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Every time I speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes the next citizen who wishes to speak. Please state your name and address for the record. The Council will assist you with the microphone.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Good evening. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: State your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, ma'am. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Andrew. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. The Chair recognizes Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Merry Christmas, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Chair recognizes Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a difference between. having a contrary opinion, and speaking in a derisive, derogatory, harmful manner to another individual. Chair recognizes the citizen at the podium. Welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Caraviello to the rescue again. Thank you, Councilor. And my concern is that, um, your council, your city council is at work.
[Fred Dello Russo]: May I suggest that Councilor Caraviello would advise you on this matter?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Do you recognize this Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that might be, uh, well, let's hope so for her sake. And, uh, again, we thank you for coming forward and we're grateful to our colleague for his, uh, dependable and quick action. So on the motion of Councilor Penta as amended by councilor Caraviello, all those in favor, all those opposed motion passes. Yes. Motion for suspension of the rules by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Suspension of the rules to take a paper off the table from last week, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. While we're under suspension, we'll take two papers in the hand of the clerk. Number one offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that the speed bumps on Harvard Street and Central Avenue be discussed. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilman Marks. Sir, please state your name and address for the record. Welcome, my neighbor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion approved by Councilor Marks. All those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks as amended by Councilor Penta, that the race crosswalk on Winthrop street be painted bright, iridescent yellow.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There is. So on the motion for approval as amended, a roll call has been requested. Mr. Clerk, if you would please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With a vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion passes. A motion to Councilor Knight to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. 15-802, petition by Jean M. Martin. 10 Cummings Street, Medford, Mass., to speak to the council about hiring a building maintenance man for city-side buildings only, in parentheses, no schools. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record again.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Ms. Martin. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for receiving and placing on file by Councilor Camuso, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Knight to go on to suspension to take two condolences on the end of the clerk, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deep condolences and sympathy to the family of Rose Femineau on her recent passing.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And in addition, offered by Councilors Camuso, Marks, and Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council send its condolences to the family of Joan Sacco-Sullivan, who passed away this morning. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So if you'll all rise for a moment of silence Council commissioner
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for suspension of the rules by Councilor Camuso. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carries. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So a motion of Councilor Camuso that this Teamsters Labor Organization be congratulated for their generosity to a family in need. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Let's take a, is this a separate matter?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso, all those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carries. Councilor Kavulon.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Congratulations, Councilor Knight, father of another fine young man. His name?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Congratulations. On the motion of approval by, on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. The records, the records of the December 8th meeting were passed to Councilor Marks for his inspection. On the motion of Councilor Marks, how did you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks to table those records. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of Councilor, Vice President Lungo-Koehn to suspend and cancel the meeting of the 29th. 22nd, Tuesday night, we'll be saying goodbye to two of our longtime council colleagues, Councilor Robert Penta and Councilor Paul Camuso. So we'll have a meeting that's short on business and long on celebration for both of them. Thank you all. On motion for adjournment by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Congratulations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 31st regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present, seven present, none absent, please rise to salute the flag. I, with the pledge of allegiance, do pledge the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Motions, orders, and resolutions. 15-708 offered by Vice President Lungel-Kern. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council be updated with regard to the implementation of the 311 system or an equivalent of it, C-Clip or C-Click, that was supposed to be implemented to date. After hearing at the great debate that such a system was contracted to be implemented, it would be nice if the council that has been pushing for such a program for years be up to date as such. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn that the director of Louise Miller.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Budget and personnel, et cetera, report back to the council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carried. 15-709, offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Metro City Council congratulate Richard and Catherine Grant On the momentous occasion of the 50th wedding anniversary, happy anniversary, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Congratulations on that motion. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-712 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council discuss the effects of Chevalier Auditorium can have on the Medford Square District. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, so on the motion of Councilor Caraviello. Ma'am, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Jean. Good evening. Come on up. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Susan. Good evening, sir. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, John. Point of information. Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilors. Thank you, John. Thank you. Chair recognizes Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So thank you. So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, as amended by Councilor Caraviello and Councilor Camuso. Citizen, you'd wish to speak?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Anthony Antonio 12, Yale street.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I share an agreement with you, Councilor. And part of the amendment to the resolution was to ask for a clarification on this important matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, as amended by Councilors Caraviello, Camuso, and now Councilor Knight. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the main motion, further amended by Councilor Caraviello. Chair recognizes Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Councilor Camuso, amended by Councilors Caraviello, Camuso, and Knight. Chair recognizes Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Your amendment is?
[Fred Dello Russo]: As further amended by Councilor, Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That was already amended by Councilor Camuso. Thank you. On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Carries. Congratulations. Thank you all for your hard work. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters, 15-710. Petition by Eversource Energy to update the council and public on the Mystic Woobin transmission project. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please share with us your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of further information, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Councilor. Bill is going to continue. Go ahead.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The number of the question, uh, councilors been waiting in queue. Oh, we're going to start with council. Can you move?
[Fred Dello Russo]: The clerk has that. So motion moved by Councilor Knight. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi. If you could just say your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Marks. Chair recognizes Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the, uh, motion of council night as amended by, uh, council Lungo-Koehn, uh, to receive this paper and to, uh, act on those items that were requested and that we can also, uh, schedule with you folks a follow-up meeting in the next term in six months or so so that we can be updated and the citizens can be updated and also hopefully we can do a better job at announcing the meeting so that more citizens can be present.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This has been very helpful for all of us. And for the same sense, I think there's one citizen that wants to speak on this before you adjourned this matter. If you'd like to please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I would also encourage any electrical engineer... Can the public also be assured that these documents are available through public means, through the commission that oversees utilities as well?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening, sir. I'd like to state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Exactly. I think one of the goals that they've had is to engage an outside traffic consultant who's going to analyze. That's one of the particular areas that needs a strong analysis because of the impact of the ongoing bridge construction as it affects the development of the trenching.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The gentleman is taking notes on that as we speak. uh, to make that as part of their, uh, research.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thanks. Good evening, ma'am. Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They've just made note of that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They've just made note of that and they've had right behind you as you were speaking, they were writing. So thank you. I think it's a clear message received. Yes. Chair recognizes Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Camuso. Sir, if you can.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Everyone has access to those documents. On the motion of Councilor Knight as amended, all those in favour?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you very much for your presentation tonight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Councilor. So on the motion of Councilor Knight, as amended, all those in favour? All those opposed? Thank you very much for your time. Thank you to the citizens who made the time to come down and present.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Continuing with petitions, presentations, and similar matters, 15-711. Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: $73 million will be very helpful to all of us. 15-711, petitioned by Jean M. Martin, 10 Cumming Street, Medford, Mass., to speak to the council about money collected through the parking program and police training. Ms. Martin, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record again.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Jean. Sir, please state your name and address for the record. Thank you. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Then we won't.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Camuso to receive in place on file, all those? On the motion, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Once again, this would be the second time we've asked in two months on the motion of Councilor Penta, that a report be grant given to the, uh, city council, uh, on the revenue analysis of, uh, the present, uh, parking, uh, plan and all citations that were dismissed. and on all citations that were dismissed that is sent to the mayor's office for action on that motion. All those in favor? All those opposed? Passes. We'll take a papers in the clerk, uh, hand of the city clerk. Um, first one from council night, be it resolved that the Medford city council hold a committee of the whole meeting for the purpose of discussing the city council appointee to the community garden commission Councilor Knight. Mr. President, thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Granted, we'll call that meeting in the near term. Be it resolved, this is also offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved the Medford Police Department forward a copy of its Narcan policy to the City Council. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Finally, offered by Councilor Lungo-Koehn, Madam Vice President, be it resolved that the revenue, I'm sorry, that the reverse 9-1-1 updates be looked into with regards to distinguishing between emergency notices and community updates for the interest of public safety? Madam Vice President. Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Thank you, Madam Vice President. The records. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So do I. And thank you for that wonderful update. Councilor on the motion, uh, Mr. President, we do have a resident. If we could suspend the rules that would like to speak on the motion of council nine, uh, marks for the suspension of the rules. All those in favor, all those opposed. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. The records of October 13th.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice-President. The records of the previous Councilor Knight, Mr. Councilor, how do you find those records? I find the records in order, Mr. President. Is there a motion? There is a motion for approval. On the motion for approval, the records of the October 13th meeting. All those in favor? Aye. Motion carries. Motion for approval, uh, adjournment.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion for adjournment by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 26th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. With seven members present, none absent, please rise to salute the flag.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Council commendations. The 2015 Medford High School Varsity Baseball Greater Boston League champions will be here tonight to receive a presentation of awards And we invite Councilor Knight up to give out the awards as he was the mover of this motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So under the motion for suspension of the rules under Councilor Camuso, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-016 to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass. Dear Mr. President and Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body confirm the appointment of Losa Julie Janvier of 63 Rockwell Avenue, Medford, as a member of the Medford Housing Authority for a term to expire April 8, 2020. Ms. Janvier, who will serve as the tenant representative, is present this evening. This position has become available as Ms. Heather Merchant has moved out of the city very truly yours, Michael J. McGlynn, et cetera. The mayor sent this along in the agenda over the weekend. And we also received Mr. Genevieve's resume in our packets over the weekend. So go ahead, Councilman.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Patu, is all set? Yep. Roll call vote. The motion of approval by Councilor Camuso, A roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of 70 affirmative, none negative. Uh, we, uh, can we take the two regarding method? Yes. The motion has been approved. Congratulations. Thank you for your service. Can she actually just stick around, if we could ask her to stick around? And if you would, because we have two papers before us. They're both offered under suspension, one by Councilor Camuso, one offered by Councilor Caraviello. They're both the same, I believe, so be it resolved that the Medford City Council discuss the current problems at Tamponi Manor, and by Councilor Camuso, be it resolved that the conditions at the Medford Housing Authority be discussed. So if Councilor Camuso, you'd like to start.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Tommaso that the Director of Medford Housing Authority report back to the Council regarding the aforementioned incidents. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Maybe if I could suggest I'll call the Committee of the Whole to address this so that we can sit and maybe have more collegial conversation about this.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Motion is carried. To President De La Ruzo and members of the Honorable Medford City Council, from Mayor Michael J. McGlynn, reestablishment of the Medford Community Garden Commission. Dear Mr. President and members of the City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body approve the following amendment to the revised ordinances of the City of Medford. Your approval of this amendment will provide for the establishment of a community garden commission in the city of Medford. The following is a full text of the proposed amendment.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, on the motion of Councilor Knight, I will forego the reading of the three and a half pages of the, uh, of the proposed ordinance and kindly request that the city solicitor, who was here present tonight, give the council a brief synopsis and overview of what is before us. Welcome again, Mr. Solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On that motion, I think we have Councilor Penta, were you still in the queue here? Yes. Go ahead.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Council Penta to adjust this to 5,000. Vice President Mugler-Curran has been patiently waiting. Point of information, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chair was gonna invite the Garden Club members up to speak. That's fine. Thank you, Councilor Marks, for your point of information. Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a number of the councilors awaiting, and then we'll invite the Garden Club members up.
[Fred Dello Russo]: May I take this opportunity to point out that before us for discussion right now, is 15-518, the ordinance itself. 15-619 is the issue of the revolving account, which is not before us for discussion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So with those two amendments.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So as proposed, it's broken down this way. In a staggering of terms, one, two and three year terms as follows. Two members for a term of three years, two members for a term of two years, one member for a term of one year. So what we have to do is to determine who is going to have appointments in each of those three categories.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I believe Councilor Lungo-Koehn has the chair.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They're all three-year terms.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They're all three-year terms.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President. That's my questions for now. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Camuso. Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, why don't we invite this representative of the group to come up and address the Council. Is there a president or a leader of your group that wishes to address us? And then we kindly invite all of you who wish to speak on this when it's appropriate. But the Councilor seems to have agreed to it. interjected you in here, so we'll allow you all to speak now.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Would the club be opposed to it? Point of information, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And the council invites those of you who've been involved in this to just line up to present to the council, and especially if you want to speak particularly to the content of the ordinance and your participation in drafting it would be most helpful for our deliberations. So if you want to come on up and please state your name and address for the welcome, for the record and welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's the yearly fee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if I could, I apologize for speaking from the chair, but will that then, pending approval of everything, be rolled into the revolving account?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. You're welcome. Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta. Hi. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Counsel is speaking.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for that point of information. Point of information, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sir, you may continue.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So you're changing your amendment to 48 months?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Maybe the city solicitor can be helpful on all of this. We have several amendments on an ordinance. Uh, if the solicitor could advise the council on a, uh, uh, with all due respects on a way to handle those, um, amendments, uh, can we take them, uh, as collectively, uh, we need to have them read back to us too, uh, before we vote on them or should we take them separately?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Nonsense. The chair recognizes Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn, that all amendments be severed. Mr. President. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Vice President Lago-Curran to sever the amendments. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. So the first one then, uh, was the amendment offered by councilor Camuso, uh, that, uh, that in section, uh, go ahead.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, so the, the amendment before us, is to exempt Riverbend Park for a period of 48 months.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So what we're voting on now is the amendment offered by Councilor Camuso to exempt Riverbend Park for 48 months, at which time it would follow under the purview of this Metro Community Garden Commission. So on the motion of amendment by Councilor Camuso, a roll call vote has been requested. A yes would be to approve Councilor Camuso's amendment. A no would be to vote contrary to that amendment.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No. A vote of six in the negative, one in the affirmative. The motion fails. The next amendment that was offered was the one. Well, we're taking them, uh, Well, we can do it this way then, and work it down. So, section 2550, to exempt specific, what was suggested in the language is after the city of Medford, with the specific exemption of the community garden presently existing at Riverbend Park. So for that amendment, which was offered by Councilor Knight, All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Aye. All those opposed? So that amendment passes. The next amendment was in section 2, 552, members in terms. The recommendation of councillors Lungo-Koehn, and Penta was that of the five members, the five members of the commission, the mayor has the right of appointment of three, one comes appointed by the City Council and one appointed by the membership of the Community Garden Executive Committee, was it or?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Membership. So on that amendment, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The amendment carries. Did we have one more amendment?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that the language include that the annual report be presented to the Mayor, Office of Environment and Energy, and the Metro City Council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: At the end of the fiscal year. Striking December?
[Fred Dello Russo]: She's clarifying it, and it should be not changing the time frame, but that the Office of Energy and Environment be included into those receiving the annual report. On that amendment, all those in favor? All those opposed? The amendment carries. So now the chair awaits a motion on, uh, move for approval as amended. So on the motion of Councilor Knight, uh, seconded by Councilor Penta that the ordinance be approved as amended. Uh, this is an ordinance. We will have the clerk call the roll. Take three readings. Is this a,
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Knight to waive all three readings. Aye. All those in favor. Aye. So with the waiving of all three readings.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Yeah. Seven in the affirmative, none naked, negative. The ordinance passes. Congratulations. Mr. President, we'll run to suspension. Mr. President, we'll run to suspension. We'll take the financial paper attached to this, if we could. So on 15-619, to the President, to members of the Medford City Council, from Mayor McGlynn, regarding the establishment of a revolving account for the Medford Community Guiding Commission. Dear Mr. President, to members of the City Council, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body approve the establishment of a revolving account under General Laws, Chapter 44, Paragraph 53E and a half, to serve the Medford Community Guiding Commission with the following provisions. One, the fees received from the community garden members or plot holders, along with any donations, will be deposited into the revolving account. Two, the revolving account will provide a source for the payment of expenses related to the community gardens for items such as, but not limited to, equipment, supplies, and maintenance. Three, the director of the Office of Energy and Environment shall have the authority, in accordance with all applicable law, to approve expenditures from the revolving account. Four, the total amount of annual expenditures from the revolving account shall be limited to $10,000, but in any event, expenditures shall not exceed the balance of the account. And five, the Director of the Office of Energy and Environment shall annually prepare a report disclosing all deposits and expenditures from the revolving account for the current fiscal year. Respectfully submitted, Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor, etc. Vice President Lungelkirch.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, uh, amending, uh, uh, paragraph number five to include, uh, the mayor and city council in that report, uh, as amended. Did anybody else want to offer amendments?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Marx, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of approval by Councilor Marks as amended by Councilor Lango-Kern and Councilor Knight. Sir, you wish to speak on this matter. Welcome, and please state your name and address for the record, Senator.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Cappucci. So on the motion for approval, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval by Councilor Marks as amended, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? for the establishment of the revolving account. The chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello to take a paper out of order. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries 15-608. 608, offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council allow Carol Power to address the council about turn the town teal. Welcome, Carol.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you so very much for what you do. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello for approval. All those in favor? All those opposed? Congratulations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Penta for suspension of the rules to allow citizens to speak. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Please take your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Ms. Brady. Chair recognizes Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the motion is from Councilor Lungo-Koehn that the Medford Parking Commission, in conjunction with Park Medford, which is, what is it, Republican parking? that they straighten out the situation vis-a-vis the commercial parking stickers. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Council Vice President Legle Curran, as amended by Councilor Knight. Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, my chief. Councilor Marks, have we concluded? Thank you, Councilor Marks. The chair recognizes Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, say Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor. I know some citizens want to speak on the matter, so please welcome. The state your name and address for the record, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval of the main motion of Councilor Langley-Kern as amended by Councilors Knight and Karafiello. And that's it. All those in favor? All those opposed? Mr. President, we're in suspension. Chair recognizes Councilor Marks to take a paper out of order. Yes, Mr. President, paper 15-591, on order $2,120 for capital approvals to the city sewer system. On the motion of Council Marks to take paper for the final reading, paper number 15591. All those in favor? We're getting there. This was in committee of the whole. We have the third reading before us. This was a paper presented to the Council at the last Council meeting. It had its second reading by advertisement and now it's up for its third reading. It's a request for a loan order of $2,120,000 that will be expended upon improvements to sewer and drainage in North Medford. It's a loan from the Mass Water Resource Authority, MWRA, that Its components are a 45% grant, so once we receive the loan, 45% of it is a grant, and 55% of it is repayable over a five-year period at 0% interest. So $1,000,000, was it $166,000? $666,000 is repayable over a five-year period. In our deliberations in the committee of the whole, we moved approval with the caveat that that repaid amount be taken out of the sewer enterprise account. So if we have a motion on the floor for this, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion of approval by Councilor Penta. We have also part of the committee report that the engineer provide a listing of the streets in the North Medford project, that the mayor utilize Waterloo sewer enterprise account in future projects, that a percentage of infiltration and inflow be reported back to us, and how much? and how much has been allocated from the MWRA in total. So we have all that. And now we have Councilor Penta has moved approval and that this debt of $1,166,000 be not only paid from the Sue Enterprise account, but it be done so within the first year. On the motion for approval, Mr. Stroller wants to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're going to focus on the matter before us. Thank you very much, councillor. Thank you, doctor. The matter brought to us in the way that councillor Pentez presented it tonight. is contrary to the way it was reported out of committee. So we're going to take your amendment separately, Councilor, and your amendment was that that be paid in one year, within the first year, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the amendment of Councilor Penta, on the amendment of Councilor Penta to pay it off in one year, all those in favor? Roll call. All those opposed. Chairs in doubt, please call the roll on the amendment of Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No, in the vote of six in the negative, one in the affirmative, the amendment passes. Now on the paper reported out in the committee for approval that the loan ought to be taken with the amount of money that is due, the $1 million. 166,000 be paid out at 0% out of the sewer enterprise account. And the other aforementioned pieces that were reported out as well. And we need a roll call vote on this as it is a loan order.
[Fred Dello Russo]: What's that?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Within the five year period of time. Right. That was the terms of the original paper.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have that up. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Yes. Yes. With the vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the law and order is passed. On the motion of Councilor Camuso, while we're on suspension, to take.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 15-605, locations of poles, attachments, and fixtures in underground conduits. You are hereby notified that, by order of the Medford City Council, a public hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, on a petition by National Grid of North Andover and Verizon New England for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures along and across the following public way. Canal Street National Grid to install one new J.O. pole strut guide and anchor with a six-foot lead across the pole. 402 Canal Street pole and anchor will be located on town property on the east side of Canal Street. Pole will be labeled 402-85. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing, all provided by law, it be permissive, It be permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Set underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed here with Mark National Grid Canal Street, Massachusetts number one nine zero three eight three three two. 4-27-2015. Approved by the chief engineer upon review of this petition, this work can proceed forthwith provided that the following are met. One, no city-owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely impacted. National grid shall ensure that all sewer, water, and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation. There will be no obstruction to the traveling public. The pole strut and guy will be installed per the attached tail. The sidewalk and any other city-owned property are restored. Before beginning the work, contractors shall notify DIGSAFE and shall obtain applicable permits from the engineering division. National grid contractors shall utilize city of Metro regulations and standards as well as for removing all debris related to this work. Approved by the superintendent of wires, et cetera. Edward P. Finn, city clerk. Sir, you represent
[Fred Dello Russo]: Are you here in favor? Yes. Very good. Anybody else in favor to present themselves for this matter? Hearing and seeing none, I declare that portion of the public hearing closed. Anybody in opposition to this, please present yourself to the podium. Hi. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Robert Hunter, 52 Canal Street. Thank you. And you're in opposition.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, we have, uh, people in opposition. Anybody else in opposition, please present yourselves. Hearing, seeing none, we declare that portion of the public hearing closed. Uh, you're here in opposition. Please present your reasons to the city council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No, now you're gonna do it. It's done in parts, I apologize.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And the person in favor wish to make a presentation on the matter?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Camuso. Go ahead, Councilor, and I apologize.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So anyway, it's a single. Thank you very much, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion of Council of Nine to table, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? That is tabled. While we're into suspension, we're going to take paper numbers. Number 15617, a request for expenditures from law department claims over $1,000 a count. 010-151-5762. To the President, to the members of the City Council, from Mayor Michael J. McGlynn, this is a claim. Claimant name, Quincy Mutual Insurance Company, First City Medford. Date of accident, April, February 11th, 2013. Date of settlement, July 21st, 2015. Trial result, not applicable. Amount to request, 7,500. Joseph P. In this case, the insurance company seeks payment made to its insured, Chambry Bernard of Winchester, when his vehicle was struck from behind by a City of Medford Public Works vehicle during February 11, 2013, etc. Madam Solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion for approval. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Do we have to vote on this? Yes. Roll call is required. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. My apologies.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. And the vote is seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. Matter passes. Thank you. Where do we want to go from here? Chair awaits a motion. What's that? OK. On the motion of Councilor Knight to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? 15-604, hearings. location of poles, attachments of fixtures, and underground conduits, Medford, Massachusetts. You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a public hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alderman Memorial Auditorium. 85 George B. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Metro Massachusetts, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, on a petition by National Grid of North Andover for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way. High Street, National Grid, to install a 102-foot plus or minus of 2 to 5 inches concrete encased conduits from existing electrical manhole MHA-177 to existing electric manhole MHB-157 on High Street due to collapsed conduit from MHA-177 to MHB-157. Wherefore, it prays that after due notice and hearing, as provided by law, it be given permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Send underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith, marked National Grid, High Street, Metro Massachusetts, number 15605063, filed on June 25th, 2015. Approved by the chief engineer upon review of this petition, this work can proceed forthwith provided the following are met. No city-owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that all sewer, water, and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation. No ramps, sidewalks, panels, or crosswalks be replaced. as soon as the conduit installation is complete and that the roadway will be restored. Final roadway restoration will match existing, but will have no less than four inches of asphalt. Address stream and vehicle traffic management will be conducted per prior approved by the city. Any other city-owned property is protected and or properly restored. Before beginning the work, contractors shall notify DIGSAFE and shall obtain applicable permits from the engineering division. National grid contractors shall utilize city of Metro regulations and standards, as well as for removing all debris related to this work, prove superintendent wise, et cetera. Anybody in favor of this, please present yourself. Aye. Very good. Anybody in opposition? Anybody in opposition? Hearing seen none, this portion of the meeting is closed. Mr. Grid. Tell us about this project.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They're digging up the street on High Street.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Do we have a motion?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval, uh, offered by Councilor Penta with the condition says the, uh, engineer department reviewed the site in six months to make sure that it meets the standards of a repair of a public way and further amended that there be a $100,000 bond, uh, placed by national grid on the project for repairs to the area.
[Fred Dello Russo]: For repairs to the City of Medford should they become deficient. On that, all those in favor? Aye. Motion carries. 15-606, location of poles, attachments and fixtures, and underground conduits. We're hereby notified that by order of the City Council, A public hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George C. Hazard Drive, Massachusetts, 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 11th, for a petition by National Grid of North Andover and Verizon New England for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures along and across the public way. Prescott Street, National Grid, to install one new joint ownership pole, strut guy, and anchor With a six-foot lead across the pole from pole 6184 Prescott Street to pole and anchor will be located on town property. Pole will be labeled 6184-84. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing, as provided by Laura, be given permission to excavate. Et cetera. They're going to put a pole at number on Prescott Street to be numbered 6184-84. All those in favor, make yourself known. Aye. Anybody in opposition? Hearing and seeing none, we declare this portion closed and open up the floor to questions. Can you tell us about this project, sir?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval, Mr. President. Motion approved by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? Opposed? Congratulations. Thank you. 15-607, offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, be it ordered Call for election. City of Medford. Preliminary municipal election. Tuesday, September 1st, 2015. Be it ordered that, in accordance with the provisional. Brief synopsis, folks. Tuesday, September 1st, 2015. There will be preliminary election. Purpose of this election, uh, is, uh, with 16 candidates, uh, to elect seven members to the Medford city council. Um, the voting, uh, 14 to call it down to 14 for the election of seven members, um, be it further ordered that the following named polling places, uh, be, and they are hereby designated to be used at the city election to be held on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015. Ward 1, Precinct 1, Andrew Middle School, 3000 Mystic Valley Parkway. Ward 1, Precinct 2, Firefighters Club, 340 Salem Street. Ward 2, Precinct 1, St. Francis Parish Center, Fellsway and Fulton Street entrances. Ward 2, Precinct 2, Roberts Elementary School, 35 Court Street. Ward 3, Precinct 1, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 170 Governor's Avenue. Ward 3, Precinct 2, Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop Street. Ward 4, Precinct 1, Tufts University, Gansher Center, rear. Ward 4, Precinct 2, Walkland Court, Al Fondicaro Center, Auburn and North Streets. Ward 5, Precinct 1, Columbus Elementary School, 36 Hicks Ave. Ward 5, Precinct 2, Columbus Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave. Ward 6, Precinct 1, West Metro Fire Station, 26 Harvard Ave. Ward 6, Precinct 2, Brooks School, 388 High Street. Ward 7, Precinct 1, Mystic Valley Towers, North Building Entrance. Ward 7, Precinct 2, McGlynn Cater 8, Public School 300, 3004 Mystic Valley Parkway. Ward 8, Precinct 1, Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave. Ward 8, Precinct 2, VFW 114, Mystic Ave. Due to insufficient number of nominees for the Office of Mayor and School Committee, those offices will not be part of the preliminary election, just Office of the City Council. Motion for approval? All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? And tomorrow is the last day to register to vote for the September 1st preliminary election. So you have to register to vote by tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th, by 8 p.m. here in City Hall.
[Fred Dello Russo]: In the last day for an absentee ballot, Mr. Clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So if the postman comes into City Hall and drops off a bundle of mail at 435, they sort it out, and they send it out to where it's got to go to be counted.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Knight, 15-612 offered by Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: What papers are these?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'll read them separately and then we'll address them together. 15-609 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council discuss the paving that was recently done on Withrop Circle. 15-611 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the crosswalk and On the east side of Winthrop Street Rotary at High Street, have the crosswalk repainted as well as the handicapped parking places in front of 190 High Street. 15621 offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the Traffic Commission post yield signs at the Winthrop Street Rotary on the approaching roads. Furthermore, that the sign be placed inside the circle facing Route 38 North that says, a rotary. Who is going to speak on this first, councilman?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Moved by Councilor Caraviello that the city engineer report back to the city council regarding the insufficiencies with the repaving at Withrop Circle. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that offered by Councilman Marks that in the interest of public safety, in good order, that the aforementioned remedies be forwarded to the Traffic Commission for immediate action. Councilman Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Council tonight, that this matter be presented to the DPW and the Traffic Commission for immediate action. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The combined motion passes. 15-622, offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that the matter, oh, what did I skip? No blue.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I don't have that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ah, look at this. 15-610 offered by Council Penta be resolved that the huge amount of questionable dirt that has to be repeatedly covered with plastic in front of the triple business development along Riverside Avenue at Wellington Fellsway Plaza be discussed, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Kenta, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Board of Health and Court Enforcement. And National Grid.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of six in the affirmative or one absent motion passes 15-six 22 offered by council mocks be resolved that the Medford city council hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 6th at 7 PM and invite ever source and the appropriate city departments to discuss the proposed underground utility work slated for 2017 be it further resolved that the city send out a reverse 911 call to all Medford residents, notifying them of the public hearing. Councilor Moniz.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Vice President De La Rosa? Yes. With a vote of 70 affirmative, none of the negative, the motion Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the administration and the DCR review the current logistics and provide a cost estimate to develop a pedestrian and cycling path linking the Campbell Peace Garden to Riverbend Park. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So as amended by Councilor Knight, and motion for approval by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion? The tabled records of June 30th, did we cover everything? Tabled records of June 30th, 2015 were passed to Councilor Marks. Councilor, how indeed did you find those records? To be in order, move approval. On the motion for approval by Councilor Marks, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Records are approved. The records of the July 21st, 2015 meeting were passed to Councilor Panto. Dear Councilor, how did you find those records? Council has yet to review them, so on the motion of Council, I'm tempted that they be laid on the table. All those in favor? All those opposed? Those records are tabled. Motion to adjourn by Council. Announce the next meeting. And the next meeting is September 22nd. September 22nd. That's a Tuesday at 7 p.m. Motion to adjourn by Council. All those in favor? All those opposed? Happy rest of August.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 25th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Five present, two absent. Please rise to salute the flag.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Baldwin Memorial Auditorium, City Hall, 85 George Piazza Drive, Medford, Massachusetts on Tuesday evening, July 21st, 2015 at 7 p.m. on petition from CTDJ Incorporated doing business as a carriage house for a special permit to amend the zoning ordinance in accordance with Medford Zoning Ordinance Chapter 94, Section 94-148, Table of Use Regulation, use 31 eating places other than a drive-in eating place to operate its business at 572 Boston Ave., Medford, Mass., on said site being located in an industrial one zoning district. Petitions and plans may be seen in the office of the city clerk, Medford City Hall, Medford, Mass., call 781-393-2425, et cetera, advertising Medford Daily Mercury, July 3rd and July 10th, offered by Medford city clerk, Edward P Finn. So we'll declare the portion of the meeting, uh, public hearing open and invite those who are in favor to present themselves and state.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll hear if anybody else is in favor to just declare it so before we close this portion of the public hearing and then have presentations. Anybody else in favor? Just present yourself. And please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you want to know, those are in favor, and then we'll have presentations afterwards. Thank you, Mr. Maloney. Anybody else in favor? Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please present yourself as being in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Anybody else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, I declare that portion of the meeting closed. Anybody in opposition to this? Anybody in opposition to this petition for zoning change? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed and invite back up the representative of the petitioner to make his presentation. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Why don't you come up and speak into the mic, so people can hear.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Knight. Mr. Gick.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Move approval, Councilor Haynes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion for approval by Councilor Penter. All those in favour? Aye. All in favour call a vote on this. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Yes. Yes. Yes. Five in the affirmative, none negative. The motion passes. Congratulations. Congratulations. Good luck. Move for suspension, Mr. President. On the motion of Councilman Knight for suspension. All those in favor? All those opposed? Suspension of the rules for what purpose?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion of Councilman Knight to take 15591. Before us now, communication from the mayor to President Dello Russo and members of the city council, from Mayor Michael J. McGlynn, regarding loan order, capital improvements to city sewer system. City of Medford, Massachusetts loan order. Be it ordered that the sum of $2,120,000 be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of making capital improvements to the city's sewer system, including the payment of all costs, incidental or related thereto, in that to meet this appropriation, the city treasurer, with the approval of the mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum and to issue bonds or notes of the city, therefore, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,120,000, under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7, Chapter 1 of Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The treasurer is authorized to borrow all or any portion of the amount appropriated by this order through the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority Local Financial Assistance Program. Sincerely yours, Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor, signature on file. Before us to make a presentation, we have Louise Miller, the Director of Budget, Finance, Personnel, and Purchasing, and Cassandra Koudelikas, the Chief Engineer for the City of Medford. Welcome to you both.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think first, if we could allow Miss Miller wanted to address us briefly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Caffiello?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. I know a couple citizens want to address us. Ms. Martin was waiting patiently. We invite her up first. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Having had time now to look at some of these notes that were passed to the council, Do any councillors have any further questions for either the engineer or the budget director? I may point out that this is the first step in a process that will take a couple weeks, and so we'll have ample time to conduct any investigations we need to for the benefit of our knowledge when making our deliberations on the final decision of this question. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So there's no burden on the taxpayer?
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's standard.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Project four. I don't understand what was your request, ma'am?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Perfect. That's something we can get right away, yes?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Did that have anything to do with the stormwater project that was just paved over involving Winthrop Street and Mystic Valley Parkway to the Mystic River?
[Fred Dello Russo]: But what you're presenting tonight is sewer related.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is there a final point that you need to make?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion for approval by Councilor Knight. Second that, Mr. President. Seconded by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval as amended by Vice President Mungo-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The amendment that, the B paper that apportioned what was the dollar amount you asked for, Madam Vice President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that $583,000 be taken from the water sewer enterprise account to pay towards this project as a B paper. Madam?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ma'am, if you wish to speak, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The B paper, which was $500 and some odd thousand, is to be allocated from the retained earnings towards this project. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No. The vote of three in the negative, two in the affirmative. The motion fails. On the main motion for approval by Councilor Knight, as seconded by Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of four in the affirmative, uh, one negative, two absent the motion passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I have a paper in hand, uh, from the city solicitor, uh, to the city, uh, council and president from my family city solicitor regarding the Brooks estate caretakers matter. Dear Mr. President and members of the City Council, I respectfully request that I be given the opportunity to update you on the status of our discussions on the above-captioned matter. Since the matter is not finalized, this update should be given in Executive Session. Chair awaits a motion to go into Executive Session.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to table the matter in the hands of the president. In the motion of Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Penta to take item number 15-594 out of order. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. All those opposed? Aye. Aye. Motions before us. 15-594 petition by Michael Ruggiero. 18 Pembroke Street, Medford, Mass., to address the Council on appointing a traffic engineer, either through MassDOT or contractually, to study congestion, speeding, and heavy trucking to alleviate problems of the residential streets.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record. Rick Giganti, 139 Harvard Street. Can you hit the button, please, there? There you go.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Patu.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight, as amended by Councilor Caffiello. All those in favor? Roll call vote has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's all I want you to point out. So on the motion, all those in favour? All those opposed? Carries. introduce that paper as you go into executive session?
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have three licenses and we have a presentation from the Energy Commission. Present yourself to the rail. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello to take the licenses, petitions, partesans. On Fish Business to take 15, 571, Cleaning and Dyeing License for Grace Cleaners. All those in favor? All those opposed? Would the representatives of Grace Cleaners please present themselves? Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? All those opposed? 570, Mr. President. Motion carries. Congratulations. They're the same people, Mr. President, both of them. Thank you. 15, 570. Yes, the same people for both. Cleaning drive, dying license, new way cleaners. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, come back. Come back. 15, 570 for new way cleaners, so they have two cleaning places. Yes. You are the rep. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Congratulations. Thank you. 15, 593, the taxi operator's license. Mr. Louis Stangen, 71 Clifton Street, Malden, Mass, 02148, driving for Citywide Taxi. Councilor Caraviello? Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Clerk, Councilor Penta wishes to be recorded as opposed. Because we do not have a taxi ordinance update. These are for drivers, not a taxi company. Very good. Congratulations on your approval, sir. Thank you very much, Mr. President. Drive safely. Two hands on the wheel, please. Thank you very much. On the motion to resort back to the regular order of business by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? 15584 and 15585. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, the first one. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council would like to allow the Medford Energy Committee to address the council about the upcoming Energy Festival to inform residents, businesses, and community organizations on the process of how the awards will be chosen for this year's event. And 585, offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that a representative from Medford's Energy Committee be recognized. regarding the Green Energy Awards and Harvest Your Energy Festival. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Council meeting, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion is reconvened, and in our meeting, in the executive session, the matter before us was received and placed on file. So now we return to the regular order of business. 15-586 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the MBTA take the necessary steps to address cleanliness at the West Medford Commuter Rail Station, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion of Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-587 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the OCD review the zoning at Wellington Plaza with intent to make recommendations that will promote mixed use transit-based development, and the creation of affordable housing, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight. So on the motion of Councilor Knight, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Carries. 15-588 offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council meet as a committee of the whole in September 2015, December 2015, March 2016 with the budget director to monitor the current fiscal year's operating budget and to prepare for the next fiscal year's operating budget. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Carries. 15-596 offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that the location of 5 High Street and the unsightly scaffolding that surrounds the entire building and sidewalk location continues to present a safety and ugly appearance. And since the city administration has yet to require the building owner to take any corrective action, that an ordinance be established that addresses the problem.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you on that motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So as amended by Councilor Penta on the main motion, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, Councilor Knight. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of Councilor Penta, As amended by Councilor Penta, the clerk has requested, I apologize, requested to call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of five in the affirmative and two absent, the motion carries. Congratulations. 15-598, offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council... Ooh, I apologize. 15-597, offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that upon citizens' request, an explanation be forwarded to the Council and citizens of Medford as to alleged complaints that the Mayor's kiosk parking program, run by the Republic Parking Company from Tennessee, did in fact issue tickets on the 4th of July.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Roll call vote has been required by Councilor Penta, requested by Councilor Penta on this matter as amended. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With a vote of five in the affirmative, two absent, the motion carries. 15-598 offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council look into removing the old payphone stand in front of 29 High Street. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, so as amended by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion. 15-589 offered by Councilor Knight be resolved. The Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Salvatore DiMeo on his recent passing.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good man. And if we could take 15590 together with this, also offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Marie Ruberti on her recent passing.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We could rise for a moment of silence for these two citizens of Medford. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. 15-595, petition by Mr. Joseph Figlioni, 5-9 Garfield Avenue, Medford, to address the council on a vote on lending monies from non-profits to the library.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Mr. Viglione. On the motion of Councilor Knight to receive in place on file, all those in favor? Opposed? Motion carries. Finally, petitions, communications from the Mayor, 15592, to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford Mass, 02155. Dear Mr. President and Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body confirm the reappointment of Michael Luongo, who resides at 145 Fourth Street, to the Medford Housing Authority for a five-year term to expire April 8th, 2020. On the motion of approval by Councilor Penta, seconded by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Mr. Luongo, who served a few years on that board, and who sent us his resume for consideration. Under suspension, Papers 15-599, offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that if, in fact, the mayor has signed a new contract with Comcast, that he furnish a copy to the city council. Councilor Penta. I'm sorry I was tongue-tied on that one.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That issue was section 22 and never taken off by the sectioner.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of council, I'll deny it to receive and place on file. Citizen wishes to speak. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Let me ask this question before. No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The papers were passed. The records of the June 30th, 2015 meeting were passed to Councilor Marks. Where did you get three? Motion to table.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Three to two.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The records. of the June 30th, 2015 meeting were passed to Councilor Martz. On the motion of Councilor, Vice President Languicurran to table them, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Passes. Motion to adjourn by Vice President Languicurran. Aye. All those in favor? Aye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. The 24th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. And by motion offered by Councilor Penta, we resolve tonight, as members of the Medford City Council, that the meeting be dedicated to the memory of the late George Kahan, who recently passed away. George was a dedicated community volunteer and a longtime board member, and a National Lions Club lifetime member. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven present, none absent. Please rise to salute the flag. Aye. flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. President. Chair recognizes Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso for suspension of the rules to take those three aforementioned papers out of order. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. So before us are these three motions. If I could read them, if you would indulge me. 15-562 offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council discuss and contact the Department of Transportation pursued to the proposed detour during the shutdown of Main Street off route 16, 15-563 offered by Councilor Penta be resolved that the now ongoing construction work at the credit bridge be discussed. And, uh, under petitions, presentations and similar matters. Um, this was a request by the Medford city council 15-568 petition that the Massachusetts department of transportation to address the city council on the credit bridge reconstruction project. So at this time, I'd like to invite forward the members of the Department of Transportation to make the presentation. And if you would introduce yourselves to us, and we'll have your presentation. Part of it is an audio or a visual presentation with the screen. So I'll be vacating the podium, but still be chairing the meeting. Please, welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Could you just speak into the microphone? I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's OK.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Any questions? Is that all for the presentation? Yes. Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'll second, Councilor. Thank you. Thank you. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yep.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The clerk has that, and also Mr. Daley's made note of that as well. Thank you. Thank you, Councilor. Vice President, Margo Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Musso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Could you speak into your microphone, please?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. There are some citizens that wish to ask questions. We remind you to address your questions to the chair and that the representatives will answer them the best they can. And please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Does anybody have from the group some information?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Doctor. Hi, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Typically, these details regarding police details on construction projects like this are worked out in preliminary phases with the input of the police chief. And so we'll allow the chief to address the matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Chief. Thank you, Chief. Hi. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi. Please state your name and address for the record. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think the representative of Saupo Construction needs to, and somebody from MassDOT needs to sit down with the doctor and iron out these details. Obviously, the path of the construction is going through the doctor's parking lot, and that needs to be addressed. And we hope you can set up a direct line of communication.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On that point, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And Mr. Daly's made note of it, too.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please state your point of information, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you all very much. The chair awaits motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Go ahead, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion as amended, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion passes. Thank you for coming. While we're under suspension, Mr. Daly, thank you very much for bringing this group down. We're entirely grateful to you and for your ability to answer questions. While we're under suspension, the swim team has been treading water for an hour and 25 minutes. So we welcome them. 15-567 petition by May Judge, Medford High School varsity swim coach, to address the council on the Medford High School swimming pool refurbishing varsity swim team, a swim-a-thon fundraiser and charitable donation and check presentation to the Buddy Coholan Adult Daycare Center Community Family Incorporated, Ms. Judge.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you all for coming down. Thank you for your gratitude. Thank you for putting that pool to good use. It was a great investment in Medford's life here, and you're right. We need to use it. Thank you all very much. On the motion of Councilor Knight to receive and place on file, and on the motion of Councilor Knight, revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? 15-569, offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council refers the matter of body work establishment to the Medford Board of Health for further review and discussion. See attached Town of Plymouth ordinance. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello to refer the matter to the Board of Health and the City Solicitor. All those in favor? Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Chief. Thank you. Thank you, Chief. Thank you, Councilor Marks. Ma'am, if you wish to speak, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: State your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Hi, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please state your name and address for the record, Senator.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President. Councilor, the gentleman was speaking. You made a point of information, which is now concluded. And Councilor Knight has the floor next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion by Councilor Caraviello as amended. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello for suspension of the rules to take petitions for licensure. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? 15-572, petition for cleaning and dyeing license by Hong Truong, 121 Florida Street, number one, Dorchester, Mass, 02124, for Forest Street dry cleaners, 15 Forest Street, Metro Massachusetts, on file, business certificate number 147, et cetera. Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And you are here for the forestry dry cleaners?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of council, uh, councilor Caraviello for approval. All those in favor. All those opposed. Congratulations. Thank you very much. 15-570 petition for cleaning and dyeing license agent by GWO Inc by Sung Yul Park, president 20 Amherst place, Metro, Massachusetts. doing business as New Way Cleaners, 471 High Street, Medford, Mass., on file, business certificate number 098, et cetera. Is that you, sir? Yes. Yes, this is you also?
[Fred Dello Russo]: New Way Cleaners, is that you also? What is your name, sir? Please state your name and address for the record. My best friend.
[Fred Dello Russo]: table. Chair recognizes Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion of Councilor Camuso to take 15-460 off the table. All those in favor? All those opposed? It's before us. 15-460. Motion for approval. On the motion of Councilor Camuso for approval. All those in favor? Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President, are you?
[Fred Dello Russo]: No one's asked for the floor as of yet. You have the floor, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Are you all set, Madam Vice President? For now, thank you. Thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Knight. You had that on from before, Mr. President. My apologies, Councilor. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Caraviello. Councilor Camuso. Thank you. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Camuso is seconded by Councilor Knight. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion for approval of the budget as presented already on the floor. Motion to sever.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a motion to sever. We have on the main motion for approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The budget doesn't need to be reduced.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think you did. If you could clarify this, please, because there's no need to change, is there?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion for approval by Councilor Camuso, I think a couple citizens want to present.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso for approval of the budget as presented. Roll call vote. Roll call has been requested. Do we take the severed one first? So on the motion of Councilor Penta and your motion was?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No. On the motion for approval of the budget by Councilor Camuso, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, on the motion of, on that motion previously, with- The amendment. Of the amendment, 3-4 in the negative. Three in the affirmative, the motion failed. So on the main motion of Councilor Camuso for approval of 15-460, the budget as amended, all those in favor, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Superintendent, I must say, as president, it's been a joy working with you on this budget and with Ms. Miller.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Uh, while we're, uh, taking papers out of the, uh, off the table motion by council, Camuso, to take item number 15486, Outreach Agent for Substance Abuse, which is eligible for the third and final reading. Motion for approval by Councilor Camuso. All those in favor? All those opposed? We received today an outline of the job description, definition, supervision provided, supervisory responsibilities, job environment, essential functions, et cetera. for this job that we've approved in the budget and just ordained. So, on the motion for approval by Councilor Camuso, roll call has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion for approval by Councilor Camuso for the third and final reading. Roll call vote. Roll call vote has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'd be delighted. The prevention and outreach program coordinator. Definition. The prevention and outreach coordinator will have day-to-day responsibility for the coordination of all substance prevention grant and non-grant activities. The goal is to provide and coordinate all substance prevention efforts in the city of Medford. This position will also develop and deliver in coordination with Medford Police, Fire, and EMS, as well as the Medford School Department, evidence-based programming to decrease the use of all substances. The coordinator will develop tracking of overdose cases to enable timely provision of information referrals on treatment, and support in recovery to assist those with substance abuse disorders and families. The coordinator will report to the director of public health for the city of Medford, will maintain confidentiality when assisting with public health functions and when exposed to public health department work, and will provide advocacy for the protection and advancement of the public health within the community. The recommended minimum qualifications, five or more full-time related work experience, five or more years full-time related work experience with substance abuse disorder, master's degree in public health or a related field preferred, grant writing experience preferred.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Salary is your salary is not listed in this piece, but when we went through it on the budget, it was a, uh, uh, department level head.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Cause that was the physical requirements, minimal physical effort required when performing functions under typical office conditions while performing the duties of this job. The employees frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear may spend several hours sitting or standing. Do I need to go on?
[Fred Dello Russo]: whatever it might be to... I think in other parts of the job description, it's inferred that travel, interaction, and other forms of human intercourse will be required of this person, while the physical requirements oftentimes in the job description mean physical requirements. Will the individual have to be able to lug a 500-pound duffel bag up the center stairs of the rotunda of City Hall, will the individual be able to climb scaffolding outside of a building? So those requirements are not there, but the regular requirements of one in an administrative position of this position seem to be required of them.
[Fred Dello Russo]: personally point out in my conversations and I think Councilor Camuso will also agree, the mayor went through great lengths in interviewing many constituencies collectively and individually regarding this matter and putting together this job.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion, do you need to counsel?
[Fred Dello Russo]: No, this is the third reading for which it's eligible tonight. The second reading took place in the posting of the matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Move the question. On board for what? I don't have information on that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion for approval on the floor. Roll call vote. Roll call has been requested. So on that question, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We had the first reading.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The ordinance was advertised for the creation of the substance abuse person.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion for approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We voted an ordinance. We started the process 15 four 86. I respectfully request and recommend your honorable body approve of the following amendment to the revised ordinances. entitled Compensation Plan and Leave Ordinances, Chapter 66, Personnel. City of Medford Amendment to Revised Ordinances, Compensation Plan and Leave Ordinances, Chapter 66, Personnel, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Medford in Chapter 66, entitled Personnel, Article 2, entitled Classification and Compensation Plans, Section 66-33, entitled administrative, managerial, confidential personnel is hereby amended by adding the following after Director of Veteran Services, grade CAF-12, title Outreach Agent Substance Abuse. We had a first reading. The second reading was affected by the posting of this ordinance publicly in the appropriate time. We now have a motion for approval of the third reading of which this has been ready for some time. We approved in the budget process the funding of this by the affirmative vote of this body just moments ago.
[Fred Dello Russo]: But the vote before us is for the ordinance.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's a product of the administration.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's not a product of the legislative body.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, seven in the affirmative, none negative. The motion is ordained. 15-574 offered by Councilor Camuso. Be it resolved that the purchasing agent give an update for the Medford Cable Access Television Studio project. Furthermore, that Architect Scott Payette, the winning bidder, provide detailed drawings when completed. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll talk about it next week. We'll talk about it in the future.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're trying to get a motion of council. So, uh, to take paper 15, five 73 out of order. All those in favor, those opposed communications from the mayor to president Frederick Dello Russo and members of the honorable Medford city council from mayor Michael J. McGlynn. 3 amendment to chapter 94 of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford entitled safe access to medical marijuana. Dear Mr. President and members of the honorable medical city council, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body approved the following amendments to chapter 94 of the revised ordinances of the city of Medford. The following is a full text of the proposed amendments. As you are aware, since the amendments pertain to zoning, The next step would be for the city council to forward this paper to the planning board, respectfully, Michael J. McGlynn, et cetera.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso to send it to the planning board. All those in favor? Aye. Councilor Knight on that motion. The solicitor would be so good as to give us a brief synopsis of the actual text that's going to the planning board.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please welcome Mr. City Solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to send this to the planning board by Councilor Camuso, all those in favor? Aye. Yes, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso, all those in favor? Aye. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso to take 15-424 off the table. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-424, support community access television H2847. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You'll be joining me in January.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favour? On the motion of Councilor Camuso to receive and place on file. Roll call vote has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, America. And we're going to wrap up tonight's meeting. So on the motion of Councilor Camuso's motion to receive in place on file, all those in favor? All those opposed? 15564, we have a couple of condolences here. 15564 offered by Councilor Caraviello be it resolved that the Medford City Council offer condolences to the family of Merle Lindsay, who passed away after a lengthy illness. Merle is the wife of Ernest Lindsay, the Director of Veterans Services for the City of Medford. she will be missed by her family and friends. Offered by Councilor Knight, 15566, be it resolved that the Medford City Council offer deep and sincere condolences to the family of Vincent Guerra on his recent passing. Offered by Councilor Marks, paper in hand of the clerk, be it resolved that a moment of silence be held for long-time Medford resident Dennis Figalski on his recent passing. Dennis served with the United States Air Force in Vietnam was also an employee of the Medford Engineering Department. And finally, we dedicated this meeting at the request of Councilor Penta in memory of George Kayon, who was a tireless community activist in the city of Medford in a period when community activism meant something, involved people through cross-sections of the population in the city. when things were sort of at their height of community involvement. And the Bicentennial Committee, as a member of the Lions, as a member of, he was on the Parks Commission, as he was on several other boards. Wonderful and great member of our community. Councilor Camuso wishes to speak? No? It's on something else. So then if you would all stand for a moment of silence for all these citizens. for whom we remember at this moment. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The records.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The records were sent to Councilor Lungo-Koehn for approval on her recommendation for approval. All those in favor? All those opposed? Records are approved. on the motion of Vice-President Leclerc for dismissal of the meeting. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned. We meet again on July 21st here at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Gym.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The 15th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Six present, one absent. Please rise to salute the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Boys Hockey, Medford High School. This was offered by Councilor Knight, so we'll invite Councilor up to give the presentation, to welcome the team, and to have you all up for your citations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Folks, next we have 15-314. Two Medford athletes were awarded the Boston Bruins Sportsmanship Award, Adrian Perrazzo and Andrew Cronin. So if we could have both of you come on up.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Folks, just for your announcement, Councilor Marks is not with us tonight due to a personal illness. We're going to continue the meeting with Public hearing 15-416. Notice of public hearing. City of Medford five-year consolidated plan, year 41 community development block grant application, July 1st, 2015, June 30th, 2016. A public hearing will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Alden Memorial Chambers, City Hall, Medford Mass on Tuesday, April 28th, 2015. The purpose of this public hearing will be to invite the general public and representatives of public service agencies to express comments regarding the city's consolidated action plan for community development and planning. The action plan contains the proposed use of community development block grant funds for year 41, which extends from July 1st, 2015 through June 30th, 2016. The Office of Community Development will be requesting that the Medford City Council authorize Mayor Michael J. McGlynn, official representative of the city of Medford, to submit the five-year consolidated plan, one-year action plan, application for funds, and all other assurances and certifications to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The city is applying for $1 million $433,774 in block grant funds. Additional information and review of the draft action plan can be obtained at the Office of Community Development City Hall, room 308, Medford during regular business hours on October 13th, 2015 for public review and comment. Comments may be sent in writing by May 13th, 2015 into this office. The final consolidated plan, action plan, and application will be submitted to HUD on 15 May, 2015. Call 393-2501 for any accommodations, aids, et cetera, et cetera. Edward P. Finn, city clerk, Medford, Massachusetts, 02155. So we'll open this portion of the meeting public hearing for those who are in favour. And we invite Lauren DiLorenzo, the Director of Community Development, to make her presentation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So to continue the public hearing, anybody else in favor, please present themselves to the podium. Anyone else in favor? Hearing and seeing none. We open up this portion of the meeting to those in opposition to the proposal. Anybody in opposition, please present yourself to the podium. Anyone in opposition to the proposal? Hearing and seeing none, I open up the floor to my esteemed council colleagues and recognize the Right Honorable Paul A. Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor. Camuso. Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're gonna add to the record, Mr. Clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President, thank you. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Camuso, as amended, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is the council through for the time being?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All set, Councilor? Yes. Thank you very much. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion to sever the motions, to sever the reduction of the 15,000, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: The question is to sever the two votes so that we sever the question of the 15,000 from the main motion of approval. Well, then it's self contradictory in the, to, to support, to support the paper would be to include the 15,000 in it. Motion to sever. All those in favour?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion to sever, all those in favor of severing the two, aye. Roll call on the sever. On the vote, please. So on whether to remove the $15,000, a yes would be to remove the $15,000. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're in May.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Effectively.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. So a yes vote would be to eliminate the $15,000.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the question, motion of approval by Councilor Camuso, uh, Mr. Clerk, please. Motion of approval as presented to the council. Presented to the council. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of six in the affirmative, one absent, the motion passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Director. The motion of Councilor Knight for suspension of the rules to take a paper out of order. To hear from a citizen. To hear from a citizen. Yes. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. D'Antonio will present his name and address for the record and make a brief presentation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 15-four 23 be resolved that the city of Medford examined the potential purchase of a marquee for Chevalier Auditorium in light of the temporary one that was used during the recent filming of a movie at the auditorium. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Seconded by council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ma'am, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Councilor Camuso?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sir, the woman is next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: My apologies.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Ma'am, would you wish to speak and address the council? If you could, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Councilor Camuso. Ma'am, if you would like to continue.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Jean. Good evening. Just state your name and address for the record, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Mr. Veneziano. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Caraviello, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. All those in favor? A roll call has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of six in the affirmative, one absent, the motion passes. On the motion of Councilor Cavillo, that while we're under suspension to take 15-422, petition for common Fitchler's license by Jose A. Pazos, 19 Irving Street, number two, Revere Mass, 02151 for Annie's Pizzeria, LLC, 213 Middlesex Avenue, Medford, on file, all the appropriate endorsements from the various departments in City Hall. So to take this out of order, All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. And to the Chairman, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Motion carries. Congratulations. Thank you. Good luck in your new business.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On motion 15-420, petition by Asha Patel for Spring Street, Super Red, Medford, for Keno to go, monitor to be installed at 88 Spring Street, Medford, Mass. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Licensing Commission, to table. All those in favor? All those opposed? Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 15-1337. And we have that as part of the committee of the whole report, reporting it favorably out of the committee. Committee of the whole met last Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015, 6, 545. Attendees, President Dello Russo, Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councilors Mox, Knight, and Mr. James Tirrani. The purpose of the meeting was to review and discuss the confirmation of James Tirrani for reappointment to the Board of Trustees. Recommendations upon motion of Councilor Knight that the meeting be taken out of unfinished and the motion to confirm Mr. Tirrani's appointment passed. Councilor Knight, motion that the paper report out of the committee is passed. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, Councilor Knight, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Mr. Torani is appointed, reappointed. On the motion of Councilor Penta to return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Orders and resolutions. 15.4.17, offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the position of Mayor of the City of Medford be discussed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, we have really no motion before us except that there be a discussion. Mr. President. So, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Opposed? 15.418 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the matter of Snappy Patty Restaurant and its latest activities be discussed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the five-fold resolution of Councilor Penta, Councilor, Vice President, I'll go current.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Crumbling out front here too. That's right, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to sever the questions. Councilor Penta, point of information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta, for that point. Councilor Naira, you all through?
[Fred Dello Russo]: to sever the five-fold motion by Councilor Penta, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion to sever by the five-fold resolution of Councilor Penta, offered by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. First, we're going to take a vote to sever or not sever. So all those in favor of severing? Aye. All those opposed? Opposed. The chair is in doubt. Mr. Clerk, call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to sever.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. So six in the affirmative to sever with one absent. Uh, the, uh, motions will be seven. So Mr. Clerk, if you would, from a one to five motions and we'll vote on them singularly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion to, for the school, uh, superintendent's office on that motion, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Aye. So in opposition of councillors Camuso, Knight,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So the motion passes. Number two.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A listing of all the raises. All those who received raises over the
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? So the motion passes. Opposed? Opposition.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So all those in favor? Aye. Aye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The status of the possibility of merger of the high school and vocational technical school. All those in favor? Aye. Those opposed? Motion carries. And number five was for a joint meeting of the school committee and Medford City Council. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Councilor Camuso is recorded in opposition. Motion carries.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, madam.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And hopefully we're going to get back some ordinance language soon. I think it's still on the desk of the solicitor. I'm going to check to get an update on that so we can have a committee of the whole on that discussions. And then hopefully move approval on that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Councilor Camuso. Very good. That the superintendent of schools update the city council on a police matter that occurred within the school system. Possible. On 4-28, that would be today? April 28th, today. We have Councilor Knight wishes to be recognized. No, that was on from before. Thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to go back to the regular order business. Councilor Camuso, did you need to be a regular before we go?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. The bullhorn. The bulls. On the motion of Councilor Knight to revert, Councilor, Vice-President Leglecurt to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favour? All those opposed? 15-421. petition by Matthew Page Lieberman, 15 Canal Street, number 15, Medford Mass, to give the City Council an introduction to participatory budgeting. Sir, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on that motion by Councilor Knight, all those in favour?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of Councilor Knight, amended by Councilor Cuso, all those in favor? All those opposed? The motion passes. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. 15-335, this is a report on the Committee of the Whole meeting April 22, 2015. In attendance, President De La Ruzo, Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councilors Marks, Knight, Caraviello, Lauren DiLorenzo, Director of Community Development, Chief Leo Sacco, Police Department, Felix Blackburn, Traffic Commission, Ron Nash, Republic Parking, Mike Ruggiero, Anthony D'Antonio, Mark Rumley, City Solicitor Louise Miller. Procurement today, budget tomorrow, Chris Capri, hairdresser, Andrew Castagnetti, citizen, and Ms. Jean Martin, citizen. The purpose of the meeting was also to amend this record to show the presence of Councilor Penta. The purpose of the meeting is for the traffic commission to update the council on the status of the new parking management enforcement program. Request from the committee. The mayor's office supplied the committee with revenue analysis to date for the meeting. Representative for public parking be prepared to present statistical analysis of the program with regards to enforcement that the traffic commission through their secretary forward to the council, all requests and responses from and to the council, as well as updates regarding the program since its implementation. The recommendations that were voted out of committee analysis of the city administration, from the city administration that will allow for 15 to 30 minute free parking. Two, enforcement through existing signage with existing technology. Three, Republican Traffic Commission established a survey data collection program that will outline the successes and faults of the parking program. Upon motion by Councilor Knight that the paper be reported or the committee passed, the meeting adjourned at 7.45 p.m. On the motion of a council night to accept the paper. All those in favor on that motion, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight, all those in favor? The committee report as amended to show Councilor Penta's presence. All those opposed? Motion carries. Paper in the hand of the clerk. Be it resolved that the Manifest City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Rayanne Conway on a recent passing offered by Councilor Knight
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please stand for a moment of silence. Offered under suspension, 15-424 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council go on record supporting H2847, a bill sponsored by State Representative Ruth Balzer, entitled An Act to Support Community Access Television. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That would just be my request. So we have a motion for approval by Councilor Penter on the floor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we have a motion to lay it on the table.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to table, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion is tabled. The records of the last regular meeting. Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I really don't understand. City council will pass to councilor Penta Councilor. Do you have a motion?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Pluralize the word kiosk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And now a motion to approve once they're collected, corrected?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion, all those in favor, all those opposed? Motion of Councilor Knight to adjourn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Are you ready, Mr. Clerk? Yes. Can I proceed? Get your roll call.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Repeat that amendment to the main motion, a Councilor again, courtesy to the clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Council Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on that motion as amended by Councilor Penta, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. 15-388 offered by Councilor Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the administration and Office of Community Development update the Medford City Council with regard to any updates they may have on the Malden Hospital redevelopment. Be it further resolved that we become apprised of any recent discussions between Medford personnel and Malden personnel regarding the redevelopment. Councilor, Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on that motion of Vice All those in favor? Those opposed? Motion passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 15-307, do we have that?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of a suspension of the rules to take two items by Councilor Camuso, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-307. Revenues from parking kiosks after hours. Whose motion was that originally? Councilor Penta. Does Councilor Penta wish to speak on that? Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Enter to combine his paper under suspension offered by Councilor Penta. be resolved that the matter of Wednesday's 6 p.m. meeting regarding the mayor's new parking program be briefed upon?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penta, the City Council has no contract with that company.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Penta, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you would, Councilor, so we've taken 15-307 off the table, which the revenues from parking kiosks after hours to be discussed. And I'm going to amend it. We've combined that with be it resolved that the matter of Wednesday's 6 p.m. meeting be discussed tonight, or briefed upon, I think was the terminology you used, Councilor. You've, Councilor Camuso has amended that to make a second request of the Mayor's Office to provide us with a update of free cash exchanges.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay, so we'll withdraw that, and we'll now add this amendment, which we'll read into the record, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Councilor fuel. I have the, uh, this is messenger present that to the clerk for its accuracy.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Camuso. Point of clarification, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, yes, please, by all means.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: May I take this opportunity to point out that it's been advertised at the council's request for two weeks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think that's the advisable thing. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Can I just take this opportunity to point out, if you notice on the call for the Committee of the Whole meeting, I asked for a number of reports from a number of different constituencies within City Hall. and without and the clerk to date has received nothing to attach to our packets for tomorrow night's meeting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Penter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penta, Councilor Camuso?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Further, further amended by Councilor Camuso, that the question be asked of the budget director was the projected income from this program factored into the budget?
[Fred Dello Russo]: FY 2016 budget. Thank you, Councilor Camuso. Sir, you wish to speak? Yes. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You've both made your points. The citizen can continue speaking.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you wish to speak, please present yourself and state your name and address for the record. Jim.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Jim. Good evening, sir. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You. So on the motions of Councilor Penta, Camuso, as amended, and Councilor Lungo, as amended by Councilor Lungo. Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: If Mr. Clerk will kindly read back to us in current form. the resolution as amended so many times.
[Fred Dello Russo]: An additional and an additional amendment or an additional motion that was in hand by, co-sponsored by Camuso and Penta. So the paper that was taken off the table, introduced it into discussion. Uh, the paper that was in hand to the clerk under suspension was absorbed into 15-three Oh seven and further amended by the paper presented by Kumuso and Penta, which the clerk will read. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that's all off the table and before us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Now then we have the Camuso Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And we have several additional amendments that were given off the floor tonight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The question has been moved. Roll call has been requested. Uh, did Councilor one question?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's been a call to move the question. Councilor Penta. Mr. President. Oh, I'm sorry, Councilor. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Penta, so you withdrew for clarity. You withdrew.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. It was the combined resolution.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Right. So they're all withdrawn. If you would, Mr. Clerk, show us the one that... Where's the two? Point of clarification, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, you can't withdraw other people's amendments, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Camuso, point of information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 307 rather.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Recess for five minutes to recraft.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're going to recess for five minutes. The 14th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will reconvene. So we have a motion from Councilor Penta to take paper 15-307, receive it, and place on file. On that motion, Councilor Penta? All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passed. The paper received and written under suspension, offered by Councilors Penta and Camuso, whereas that in light of the actions and breach of contract obligations of the Republic parking for the City Parking and Traffic Program and the failure of the City Administration to hold Republic accountable, be it further resolved that the mayor and his administration remove the pay-to-park kiosks forthwith. Roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Be it amended by Councilor Penta that the words and terminate the contract.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to sever.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Forthwith.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Forthwith.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please read the last sentence. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. This is the motion that was main motion introduced under suspension.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Just you. No. And let the record show that I'm voting no, because the consensus was that we not address this matter until after the meeting with That's been called for tomorrow. On the B paper, so on the vote of five in the affirmative, two in the negative, the motion passes. B paper, offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, that all citations issued yesterday on Patriots Day 2015 be, what was the word used, Madam Vice President? vacated and wiped out in the interest of that it was a holiday and in the interest of patriotism. All those in favour? Roll call vote has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, on the vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative, the motion passes. On the motion of Councilor Penta to return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Back to the regular order of business. 15-390 offered by Councilor Knight. be resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate Roy Belson, Superintendent of Medford Public Schools, on his recent appointment to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Financial Literacy Trust Fund, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Congratulations offered by Councilor Camuso, and seconded by Councilor Camuso. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters, 15-389. Petition by Mr. Matthew Page Lieberman, 15 Canal Street, Metron, Mass., to discuss online council meetings. Mr. Lieberman, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Mr. Lieberman. Marks, yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Penter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Councilor Caraviellollo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So I just want to- Motion of Councilor Knight, seconded by Councilor Marks, that the city administration, the mayor's office coordinate to engage the volunteerism for the purpose of transparency in adding the city council meetings to the city website into conjunction or with the assistance of Mr. Ferretti and, uh, uh, the city webmaster to, um, uh, be in consultation with that. So on that motion, yes. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Parking Commission meetings.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So admitted by Councilor Marks. All those in favor? Do you need the Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Thank you, Mr. Lieberman. Congratulations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sorry?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Penta to take papers in the hand of the clerk, all those in favor? All those opposed? Offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the One op, the cable ascertainment hearing be discussed. Was that one op? What does that word? Oh, the, I apologize. The issue of the cable ascertainment hearing be discussed. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is there a motion? Yeah, there is a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Penta that the ascertainment meeting be moved from 2 in the afternoon to 6 in the evening. On that motion, sir, you wish to speak. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Penta, all those in favor? Roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll to move the meeting from 2 to 6. 6.30, as amended by Councilor Penta, 6.30. Councilor Newton? Yes. Councilor Caraviello? Yes. Councilor Mack? Yes. Councilor Blum? Yes. Councilor Martins? Yes. Yes. A vote of seven in the affirmative, none in the negative. Motion passes. Offered by President Dello Russo, be it resolved that the mayor's office update the council on the status of the environmentally friendly golf carts caged in the southeast corner of City Hall amidst the stacks of recycling bins. On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn for approval, All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the DPW Director inspect some of the recent repairs to our streets from different utilities and their subcontractors. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It would be helpful if there was a person whose job was follow through on all of that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of Councilor Cavillo as amended by Councilor Knight, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It could be. So as amended by Councilor Camuso. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Carapiello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion passes. Offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident Bob Delfino on his recent passing. Bob served as a member of the Board of Assessors for many years here in the city of Medford. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion of Councilor Marks. All those in favor? Those opposed? Please stand for a moment of silence.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor. On the motion of Councilor Knight to take and amend paper number 15-313, tonight in Committee of the Whole, the Council met to discuss and revise the election calendar of the year. It became aware, the City Clerk became aware via the Mass Municipal Association of the issue regarding primary scheduling in September vis-a-vis the observance of certain religious holidays, the use of polling places, and other contingencies. So on the approval of the City Council, after a vote in Committee of the Whole, the municipal election calendar is amended as follows. Tuesday, May 26, nomination papers available from the Registrar of Voters' Office, Room 102, City Hall. Tuesday, July 7, 5 p.m., last day and hour to obtain nomination papers from the Registrar of Voters Office, Room 102, City Hall. Tuesday, July 14th, 5 p.m., last day and hour to submit nomination papers to the Registrar of Voters Office for certification. Tuesday, July 28th, 5 p.m., last day and hour to file certified nomination papers with the City Clerk's Office. Thursday, July 30th, 5 p.m., last day and hour for filing objections to or withdraw from nomination. Wednesday, August 12th, 8 p.m., close of registration for the primary. Tuesday, August 25th, 5 p.m., first campaign finance statement due. Tuesday, September 1st, preliminary election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 8th, 5 p.m., last day and hour to withdraw from nomination or petition for a recount of votes at the preliminary. Wednesday, October 14th, 8 p.m., close of registration for elections. Monday, October 26th, 5 p.m., second campaign finance statement due. Tuesday, November 3rd, general election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 13th, 5 p.m., last day endowed to petition for a recount of votes at election. Friday, January 22nd, final campaign finances due, 2016. On the motion of Councilor Knight for approval, all those in favor, seconded by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed, do we require a roll call on this? Took one in committee. So on the, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Records of the previous meeting were passed to Councilor Marks. Councilor Marks, how did you find the records? Councilor Marks, a motion's approval for the records. All those in favour? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Commendations. We have two commendations. They were offered by Councilor Knight. So we'll table those for next week. And motion of Councilor Knight to table those commendations. All those in favor? All those opposed? matter is tabled. Uh, 15 a dash three 54 offered by president dollar. So be it resolved that the Medford city council received soup on it and members of the Medford relay for life to address the council regarding their upcoming event. Sue is not with us tonight, but Debbie Mitchell is, and we invite you up to address the council. Just please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight. Mr. President, motion to receive and place on file. Thank you very much, ladies, for coming out today. On that motion council max.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Just give those to the messenger, and he'll distribute them to the council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much for coming tonight. Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Knight to receive and place on file. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Thank you all. 15355 offered by councillor night be it resolved that the metric City Council welcome the building department snoozed employees Steve Campoli Steve Randazzo and PETA Barco councillor night mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of Councilor Knight, all those in favor? Seconded by Councilor Kern. All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-356 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that a crosswalk be installed on Forest Street between King Avenue and Cedar Road to allow safe pedestrian travel for knighthood neighborhood residents to McNally Park. Be it further resolved, the installation of this crosswalk be implemented prior to the completion of the park upgrades. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's a good measure. So on that motion, Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. And FYI, the acting Commissioner of Public Works informed me that the striping of the streets, lines, and sidewalks has commenced already in the city. Councilor Marks?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for suspension of the rules. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Sir, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It would have to be a citizen initiative. A citizen initiative by creating a valid question.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Be it resolved the Council President to sign all resolutions filed in 2014 for which the Council has yet to receive a response to the appropriate subcommittee for further investigation and review. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So what you're saying in this resolution is that by the vote of this resolution, the council is authorizing the president to act on the councilor's behalf to send all those papers in?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So I will, in consultation with the clerk, if this meets the approval of our colleagues, act on that once we have an updated list. Councilor Lungo-Koehnan.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval, seconded by Councilor Longo-Kurt, Councilor Marx.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. So on the motion of approval by Councilors Knight and Lungo-Koehn, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Cavillo. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion is withdrawn. Sir, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We presently have a motion on the floor for approval by Councilors Knight and Lungo-Koehn. Councilor Marks?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks to table, which is undebatable, Vice President would like you to withdraw so she may ask a question.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion for approval amended by Councilor Marks to send to subcommittee on rules. Subcommittee on rules. So on that motion, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Gone to subcommittee on rules. 15-358 offered by Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion request by Councilor Knight to withdraw 15-358. Motion withdrawn. 15-359 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved, the Metro City Council adjourn this evening's City Council meeting in memory of the late State Senator Charles E. Shannon, as April 5th marks the 10th year anniversary of his untimely passing, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on that motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. The meeting will be adjourned tonight in memory of the late Senator Charles E. Shannon. On the motion of Councilor Knight to Take paper under suspension. All those in favor? All those opposed? Under suspension. Offered by Councilors Camuso and Knight. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council sends its congratulations to Stella Tenaglia on her recent retirement after 30 years of service to the city of Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? All those opposed? And then while we're on suspension, offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council extends its sympathies to the family of Marie Donato on her recent passing. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn to return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Carries 15-360. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. Petition by Jean M. Martin, 10 Cummings Street, Medford, Mass. To speak on public buildings, the Brooks Estate, and Medford Public Library. Ms. Martin, welcome. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Ms. Todd. I motion on behalf of Councilor Caraviello to receive the place on file. for jobs and infrastructure. Mr. Cappucci. Motion to table by Councilor Marksx. All those in favor? All those opposed? Paper is tabled. Reckons. Councilor Marksx.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor Marksx, for that kind update. Records of the April 7th meeting were passed by Councilor Knight. Mr. Councilor, move for approval, Mr. President. Motion approved by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? On the motion of Councilor Knight for adjournment in memory of The late Senator Shannon, all those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 12th regular meeting of the Medford City Council will call, come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much for coming up, ma'am. And please know that the council hears your concerns, and that we have been working to get the record straight on many of your concerns. And in two weeks, we'll have a Committee of the Whole meeting with the Traffic Commission, which has authority over the new parking program, to have them report back to us on some of the changes that they've made and to hear some of our additional concerns regarding all those matters. Councilor Penta. Elsie, could you just come? Could you come up please? Councilor Penta has a question for you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Penta. So on the motion of Councilor Penta to receive and place on file or refer to the committee of the whole meeting for two weeks hence. Yes. Councilor Marks. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of council, Penter as amended by Councilor Marks, council Longo current.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think we're calling it for six to seven 30 and the council chambers. Uh, the, uh, clerk is going to announce that, uh, Pence, but I'm told that all the department heads, have already received the notifications.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They were requested to be part of that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. So on the motion of Councilor Penta, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Prenta, As amended by Councilor Marks, sir, you wish to address us? State your name and address for the record, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Mr. Clerk, please mark Councilor Camuso as present. On the motion of Councilor Knight to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Accommodations 15-302. Welcome to City Hall, to Medford City Council Chambers. the Greater Boston League Champion Medford High School Gymnastics Team, and the Greater Boston League Champion Medford High Girls Basketball Team. Councilor Knight, you had these resolutions before us. If you'd like to come up and assume command. Thank you very much, Mr. President. And welcome up the recipients of these good awards.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello for suspension of the rules, to take a presentation from the audience. All those in favor? All those opposed? The City Council, in the past two weeks, has asked representative of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Hallmark Health, to be present and speak with us. So at this time, we invite Alan McDonald to address the council. Yes, President Alan McDonald.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. McDonald. Also, if you could, I know the council is going to want, if you could, in a nutshell, bring us up to date on the transfer merger ownership issues regarding the hospital as well. Councilor Penta?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Mrs. Casey, if you would, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. And Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Uh, we have a council max, uh, next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. So Mr. McDonald will share the outcome of that report with the council. That would be greatly appreciated. And if you could, now, at this time, just in Noochay, bring the council up to date on the merger process.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Mr. McDonald. Thank you all. So on the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello, as amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, all those in favor? Aye. Motion passed. Thank you very, very much, Mr. President. Thank you for your leadership, and thank you for moving towards resolution this neighborhood issue. Did Mr. Capucci need to speak on this matter? I apologize.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight. Point of clarification, Councilor Lunkert-Kern.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I mean, I understand both sides, but... Thank you. So we're going to allow Mr. Capucci to give us concise on-topic questions and then briefly allow respect.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Because a lot of people's livelihoods are in the balance.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso to send a letter to the AG in support of resolution of this matter. Uh, it's the same letter we sent that we support the merger.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on that motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. So on that good amendment by Councilor Penta, Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Uh, Camuso, uh, to, for suspension of the rules. All those in favor, all those opposed. Suspension to take petitions, presentations on similar matters and communications from the mayor. 15-309 petition by Wendy's restaurant, 330 Middlesex Ave to amend outdoor dining license. Would the representatives of, uh, uh, Wendy's, uh, please make themselves present before the podium. And, uh, I believe it was, uh, Councilor Caraviello, Chair of the Licensing Committee, presided over that portion of the subcommittee meeting. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favour? I'm waiting for promptings.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I happen to remember the police chief being present at that meeting last week. Yes. Councilor Penta, are you all set? Good. Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that, that, that is clear that that was part of the agreement that came out of subcommittee, Mr. Chairman. Yes. So the chair recommends approval chair has on the motion of with the six, with the six months review that's in there.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Absolutely. I understand what that means. So on the motion of a councilor Caraviello, With the six-month review all those in favor aye all those opposed I Know council night probably has one too, but one five three three six.
[Fred Dello Russo]: communications from the Mayor to the Honorable President and members of the Medford City Council, City Hall, Medford-Maso, 2155. Dear Mr. President and Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable body confirm the reappointment of Mrs. Judith Beatrice of 49 Wyman Street, Medford, as Commissioner of Trust Funds. Very truly yours, Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval, Councilor Camuso, just to make note for those who have followed these matters in the past, the council has requested that resumes be presented for new candidates for these positions. And, uh, at the original point of approval of both of these people, they presented themselves before the council and presented in packets that were recorded by the city clerk, their resumes indicating their suitability for these positions. So on the motion of approval, Councilor Camuso, uh, Councilor Marks where we have a Beatrice here tonight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of approval, Councilor Camuso, all those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that motion of approval by Councilor Camuso, all those in favor. All right. All those opposed. Congratulations, Mrs. Beatrice, 15-three, three, seven to the honorable president and members of the Medford city council, city hall method, mass, 02155, dear Mr. President and Councilors, I respectfully request and recommend that your honorable body confirm the reappointment of Mr. James Tarani of 248 Forest Street method as a commissioner of trust funds. Very truly yours, Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor. Mr. Tarani was unable to attend the meeting this evening. However, in the past he has presented himself before the council for his original appointment and has presented his resume as requested by the council. So on the motion of approval by council, Camuso seconded by Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to table, all those in favor. Mr. President. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on motion of council maxi table roll call, roll talk call has been requested to table.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks to table, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. On the vote of five, In the affirmative to negative, motion to table is sustained. On the motion of Councilor Knight to take a paper under suspension. All those in favor? All those opposed? 15-338 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved the Medford City Council recommend Tufts University and its janitorial service provider DTZ reassess their current reorganization plan and in the process make every effort to ensure and maintain current staffing levels for the janitors assigned to the Medford-Somerville campus. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please, if you would, please state your name and address for the record. Welcome.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Quienes estan viviendo in Medford? Algunos? Si?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on motion of approval by Councilor Knight, uh, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'll say it, Councilor. Yeah, Mr. President. Thank you very much. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That was my fault for improperly administering that portion of the meeting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Mr. Cappucci. Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for that, Councilor. And sir, you wish to address, please, if you would, state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. So on the motion for approval by council and I'll call seconded. by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. On that motion, Councilor Marks. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. So, on the motion by Councilor Knight, as amended by Vice President Second and by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As the councilor who offered the motion. So we're gonna add the word respectfully to recommend. Uh, thank you. Councilor Penta. Yes. So on the motion for approval by vice president, uh, for by Adam, uh, Councilor Knight as seconded by vice president Lego current roll call has been requested. Councilor mocks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So, uh, on that main motion with the roll call, and we're also going to add a B paper, which will be voted on simultaneously, uh, by Councilor Marks to send a communique in addition, uh, to the administration via Barbara Rubel's office, uh, to inform the council. Mr. President, if I'm items enumerated, I believe Ms.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. And the vote is seven in affirmative, none in the negative. Motion passes. The motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor. All those opposed. Regular order of business. 15-330 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that a special birthday wish be forwarded to Alfred Valenti on his upcoming 93rd birthday. Mr. Valenti is well known for his Valenti Ticket Agency on Valenti Way, North Station, Boston, where so many folks bought tickets for years and got excellent service in their ticket requests for sporting and family events. Councilor Penta, for this great Medford citizen.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion on the motion of approval by Councilor Penta, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. So on the motion approved by Councilor Penta, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-332 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the Medford Public Schools provide to the Medford City Council what drug prevention and education programs they are offering Medford students and teachers. Be it further resolved that the Medford Public Schools begin providing additional drug prevention-based programs for our students. Be it further resolved that the Medford Public Schools begin educating our staff and teachers with regards to prevention, warning signs, and effects. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. And just to update the council, until we get the draft ordinance finalized for our consideration, at that point, then I'll reschedule the next meeting of the Committee of the Whole regarding the issue that you bring up, Madam Vice President. I know that there's a draft circulating City Hall, and I think there's just a couple key department heads sort of giving input. and tweaking it before something's presented to the council for our consideration and input as well. And then we'll do that. We'll have the opportunity to focus on that and committee of the whole and see what else comes our way with all those interested parties.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Sir, you wish to speak on this? Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Vice President Lago-Carnes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, sir?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Counsel Fanta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Long and Kerr, and seconded by Councilor Knight, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Penta, that the Superintendent of Schools report back to the Council regarding to his plans for the entire school system for education.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And prevention. A roll call has been requested. Councilor Caraviello. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Further amended by Councilor Caraviello that the Chief of Police report back to the Council regarding the implementation, re-implementation of the D.A.R. officers. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 7 in the affirmative, none negative, the motion passes. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay. All right. 15-333 offered by council Camuso be resolved that the DPW install additional crosswalk signs in West Medford Square in the interest of public safety council Camuso Thank You mr. President West Medford the signage is lacking and residents have reached out to me over this past I
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam President. You know, three years, three years, Councilor Penta has asked for the lighting to be addressed in the parking area at the Condon Shell. It would have been nice also to have more ambient and decorative lighting. put in along the pathways that are down there, too, that meander through on their way up to Winthrop Street. But maybe that's asking for luxury. However, in the interest of public safety, could we have at least a response, Madam President? This is out of our purview. This can't be done. We can't afford it. The MDC is supposed to do it. But we've gotten nothing, Madam President. And furthermore, throughout the city, where we've had the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs work on matters regarding lighting and improvements in that matter. We've seen great success and they've made efforts to utilize new and improved lighting. That new one, the new type of lighting that uses the LED lighting has been instituted up at Medford High School through a grant, we need to see this throughout the city and she's getting it done. And so maybe this can be done with some sort of grant through the Department of Conservation and Recreation down at their parking lot. But we should just be seeing progress and success in this. And especially since that becomes then a cost effective and suitable alternative for parking under our new parking management program, So to utilize that space down at the Shell, it becomes more and more imperative that this lighting be installed and also that further efforts at public safety and improvement along the walkways and crosswalks over the bridge so people can traverse into Medford Square. So I'm supportive of Councilor Penta in this resolution.
[Fred Dello Russo]: at the 335 Main Street exit. It is, sir, that the Massachusetts State Law Commission's penal order to insist on the motion of the court is displayed at the end of the delegation. As the Councilors are all aware, Keynote to Go is installed by right and needs to be objected to in writing if there are any objections. So the petition is... Motion to not object.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If the petitioner wants to come forward to address the council. Where is that? Councilor Caraviello has that on the main paper.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's correct, Councilor, according to the clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we have no objection from Councilor Cavillo. Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Do we have to vote?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yeah. So Mr. Clerk, will you please call the roll? A yes. Just explain the vote. A yes vote constitutes non-opposition. So we are, by voting yes, we are not opposed to this operation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With the vote of six in the affirmative, none negative, the council is not opposed. One negative. Six to one. What did I say? One negative? I'm sorry. 15-312, petition by William J. Jean of UnityCab, The 2003 Ford Crown Vittoria, bin number 205AFP71W63X104361 to a 2004 Chevy Impala, vehicle identification number 2G1WF55E749410308. Councilor? Paraphrase? On the motion of Councilor Caraviello for approval. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to table is undebatable. Motion to table by Councilor Knight. All those in favour? All those opposed? Matter's tabled. On the motion of Councilor Camuso to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favour? All those opposed? 15-0. Sir, because you were invited to attend a subcommittee meeting on licensing this evening to discuss your taxicab operation, and weren't present in the council office at 5.30, the councillor thought it would be prudent not to allow for this transfer of license from one camp to another until the subcommittee on licensing has had the opportunity to share with you in discussion some questions that they have. So when the subcommittee meets again, reconvenes, I'm sure you were notified of this meeting by the clerk's office a week or two ago, It would be advisable for you to be present at that meeting for there to be discussion before we can take up this matter. As you're aware, there have been a longstanding number of concerns regarding practices of some of those who are licensed as hackney carriages in the city of Medford. And there's also an ordinance review underway as it regards the taxi cabs. So therefore, it would be appropriate for you to be present at that next subcommittee meeting, which Councilor Caraviello will call in the near future. But until that time, it's been decided that this matter lay on the table. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor, and so noted. Uh, 15-089, uh, hearings, uh, public hearing will be held by the Medford City Council and the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, on Tuesday evening, March 24th, 2015, at 7 p.m., on a petition from Wendy's Restaurant for a special permit to amend its hours of operation to operate its drive-thru at 330 Mystic Avenue, Medford, on said site, being located in an industrial zoning district as follows, Monday to Sunday drive-thru, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., in accordance with the provisions of Section 9401 of 45B of Chapter 94 of the revised ordinances of the City of Medford. Petition and plan may be seen in the office of the Medford City Clerk, City Hall, Medford Mass. Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations, aids, or further information. By order of the Medford City Council, Edward P. Finn, City Clerk, advertising the Medford Mercury, March 6th and March 16th, 2015. At this time we open the public hearing to all those in favor. Would all those in favor of the drive-thru for Wendy's please step forward and identify yourself and state your intention.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And right now, they're- This is a public hearing just to open up. So we just, at this point, allow you to state that you're in favor of this. Yes?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Anybody else in favor of the drive-through at Wendy's? Hearing and seeing- Do you wish to state that at the podium, sir? Hearing and seeing none, that portion of the meeting is closed. All those opposed to a drive-through at Wendy's, please present yourself before the rail. Those opposed. Hearing and seeing none, the chair calls that portion of the meeting closed. The chair awaits a motion for approval by this. Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair awaits a motion. On the motion of approval by Councilor Knight. Does this require a roll? Well, it is. Seconded by Councilor Camuso. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries for the extended hours of operation of a drive-thru.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Your other petition will be taken up later. A question on the approved item by Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Wendy?
[Fred Dello Russo]: that, by order of the Medford City Council, a public hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Chambers, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on a petition by National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts, for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way. Valley Place, National Grid to install one SO 1 south of Valley Place, beginning at a point approximately 58 feet south of the centerline of the intersection of the Fellsway. National Grid to install 35 foot class 3 SO pole, number two, 50 feet plus or minus from the pole at number one Valley Place towards Fellsway to service 727 Fellsway. Wherefore, it prays that after due notice and hearings as provided by law, it be permitted to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electrical conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith, marked National Grid, Valley Place, Medford, Massachusetts, number 17430506, December 17th, 2014, approved by the chief engineer, based on the review of the work of installation, the new pole and overhead wires only, i.e. no underground conduits can proceed forthwith, provided the following requirements are met. No city-owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that all sewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation. Any disturbed concrete sidewalk panels shall be replaced in kind. Before beginning work, the contractor shall notify DIGSAFE and shall obtain applicable permits from the Engineering Division. National Grid contractor shall utilize City of Medford regulations and standards, as well as for removing all debris related to its work. Approved by the Superintendent of Wires. Call 781-393-2425 for accommodations, aids, et cetera. The public hearing is opened to all those in favor. All those in favor, please present yourself, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Anybody else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, we declare that portion of the meeting closed. All those opposed, anybody opposed, please present yourself. The chair hearing and seeing none, declares that portion of the meeting closed and opens up the floor to questioning or a motion. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval for this item as amended by Councilors Knight and Marks, Councilor, Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Marks, amended by Councilors Marks and Knight. All those in favour? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello. Motion to suspend the rules to take two papers out of order. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion granted. Items number under petitions, presentations, and similar matters, 15-309, petition for outdoor dining license by Wendy's Restaurant, 330 Mystic Avenue, Medford, on file recommendations from building commissioner, Board of Health, traffic impact report, ADA coordinator petition. And this comes before the, does this before license? So it comes before the licensing committee, so we allow the petitioner to address us, and then open the floor to Councilor Caraviello for recommendation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Caraviello, Chair of the Licensing Commission. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Caraviello. Councilor Marks, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Exactly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So are you saying that would you be supportive to it on the condition that we amend the motion of approval that there be a condition added that the area be locked off by use of a gate at the end of its its use period?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yeah, that takes us into September.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think this is more of a... Point of clarification, Councilor, Vice-President Lugokurin. I'm sorry, I have to press your button too, I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: In the packets that we received, it shows a diagram of the furniture, and it's the Infinity Series patio series, which is ADA compliant and meets all state, local, and federal regulations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Penta. Is this area going to be lit? No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think Councilor Caraviello was waiting to be recognized first. I'm sorry, we're having a microphone problem tonight, as you can see.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Anything further, Councilor Knight?
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a motion for approval as amended before us. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you saw the diagrams, Councilor, it would be akin to moving this whole bench that you're sitting at inside.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chair recognizes Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Camuso?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So if the chair could have something in motion form.
[Fred Dello Russo]: so that the patio be covered, so this license is granted on the condition that the outdoor dining license is granted with a six-month review, if I understood the amendments, and that a vinyl or similar material tarp be employed to cover the entire seating area from post to post, of the fence to prevent the entrance of individuals in there to be seated. After the sun goes down and or the termination of the agreed upon dining hours, which is sunset, am I correct?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is that a little broad? The store is open till 3, or is the store closed at 11?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the restaurant itself closes at 11? So at 11 o'clock, this shop will be employed, or before then?
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chair's understanding is that we're agreeing to the license with these contingencies. We're not asking for a redo of the design and a design alternative. The design alternative has been approved by all the necessary persons, so we're just making amendments to it for the purpose of granting the license.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So with all those amendments, Mr. Clerk, you have them all? Six-month review at the termination of restaurant hours in store dining hours.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Mr. President. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you could clarify that for us, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion of approval with those conditions stated. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Caruso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yeah, in-store dining hours, so that would be 11.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we've made that amendment to 8 o'clock, that that area has to be covered up. So on that motion, all those in favor with the six-month review.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Roll call vote has been requested by Councilor Marks. On the motion for approval, as amended with all those conditions, Mr. Clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Quick question, Councilor Camuso. I just have a quick question.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on that motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Councilor Camuso. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. 7 in the affirmative, none negative. The motion passes for Wendy's on Middlesex Avenue. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for reconsideration on 15-089, petition for 3 a.m. drive-thru at Wendy's. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion for reconsideration is before us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have to go through the public hearing again now that we're reconsidering.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On that motion, all those in favour? All those opposed? The reading is waived. All those in favour of Point of information, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Let's just read it and I'll be happy. Wait a minute, let the clerk answer, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we're going to read the paper now. 15-089. City of Medford, notice of a public hearing. A public hearing will be held by the Medford City Council and the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George Piazza Drive, Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday evening, March 24, 2015, at 7 p.m., on a petition from Wendy's Restaurant for a special permit to amend its hours of operation to operate its drive-thru at 330 Middlesex Avenue, Medford, on said site being located in an Industrial 1 zoning district as follows. Monday to Sunday drive-thru, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. In accordance with the provisions of Section 94-145B of Chapter 94 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Medford, Petition and plan may be seen in the office of the City Clerk, Medford City Hall, Medford, Mass. Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations, aids, and further information. TDT 781-393-2516. The City of Medford is an EEO AA504 employer. By order of the City Council, Edward P. Finn, City Clerk, advertising Medford Mercury, March 6th and March 16th, 2015. The chair declares this public hearing open and opens the floor to those all in favor to make themselves known before us. All those in favor, please present yourself before the chair and state you're in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Anybody else in favor of this drive-through?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Capucci.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Anybody else in favor? Hearing and seeing none, the chair declares this portion of the meeting closed. Anybody opposed? All those opposed, please present yourself. Hearing and seeing none, the chair declares this portion of the meeting closed. Opens up the floor to consideration. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Zoning Committee Chairman Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval with the six-month review. Mr. President. Councilor Penta, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Now, we have motion approval by Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Right. And this goes with the business, not with the land. Amended. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Roll call vote has been requested for the 3 a.m. drive-thru, which is tied solely to the Wendy's, and with a six-month review. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Seven in the affirmative, none negative. Motion passes. Congratulations. Thank you. Thank you for your patience.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 4054, Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, Mass. We hope you've taken notes. On file, building commissioner's report, board of health, traffic impact report, ADA coordinator petition. This is before licensing committee. We'll allow our friends from Bertucci's to address the council, and then turn the floor over to Councilor Caraviello. Mr. Bertucci, state your name and address for the record, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chairman Penta, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Move approval, Mr. President. On the motion for approval by Councilor Penta, Councilor, Vice President Lango-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sir, would you please state your name and address for the record and address the councillors from the podium, please?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Marks is waiting next, then Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Right. If I remember, Dr. Rose had some concerns regarding public health in that ordinance too.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of approval by Councilor Penta, seconded by Councilor Camuso, and amended, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay, great. Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion. All those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: That includes the amended questions.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Private and public application.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Congratulations. Motion carries.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Two little items to report out of committees. 14704, Subcommittee on Rules Meeting Report, March 18, 2015, Council Meeting DVD, etc. Maybe Councilor Knight will want to share with us the report out, Chairman of the Rules Committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Knight to report this out favorably, Councilor Panta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And just put the word citizen in front of the word copy. No, I got no problem with that. So as amended by recommendation of Councilor Penta. So all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? So carries the motion. Secondly, we have a report out 15294, Committee of the Whole meeting report from March 18, 2015 on substance abuse. We had a very fruitful and helpful Committee of the Whole meeting last Wednesday evening here in the chambers. Attendees included all the members of the city council, as well as Karen Rose, Director of Public Health, Fire Chief Giliberti, Police Chief Sacco, leaders of Team Medford, Penny and Brooke, representatives of the health departments of Medford school systems, as well as many others, including Cheryl D'Alefano and Aaron DiBenedetto. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the problem of opiate addiction in the community and as well as an ordinance for a substance abuse coordinator. So the recommendations that came out of the committee were the resolution originally proposed by Councilor Camuso was ratified. So be it resolved that the city solicitor draft an ordinance for the City of Medford to hire a part-time substance abuse prevention coordinator working a minimum of 24 hours per week. The substance abuse coordinator shall report to the Board of Health Director and be responsible for developing and administering a unified substance abuse prevention program in Medford. The focus shall be on prevention, intervention services, health policy development, community outreach and other functions to meet the needs of the community. The coordinator shall also work with the local health care providers to gather and disseminate information on available substance abuse treatment services and resources in the local area. The coordinator shall have a master's degree and be a certified addiction Councilor with three to five years' experience in counseling services. Two, the Medford City Council goes on record in support of the implementation of NARCAM within the Fire and Police Department. Three, the city utilize the reverse 911 system to inform the citizens of the substance abuse problems and the resources that are available to them, and four, that Team Medford investigate other communities on what they are doing to address the substance abuse problems. Upon a motion of Councilor Knight, that the meeting report be referred out of committee. It passed that evening. Councilor Longo-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The role of that position, yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Clerk has that. Anything else, ma'am?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And I had wondered, Mr. President, if you could also indicate that the committee report ought to indicate that we will reconvene in Committee of the Whole to continue our discussion on this matter in a period of no more than 30 days from the conclusion of the last meeting. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And to send this to the city solicitor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, councillor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, councillor. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And, Mr. President, if I may just... So it's amended by Councilor Knight to be a 40-hour work week?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Knight, you're all set? I am, thank you. Councilor Penta? No, I'm all set. Councilor Penta is all set. So, on the motion of approval, as amended, a roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Yes. Yes. Yes. He has an old roll paper in there. They still have President Emeritus Miyako on them. The clerk will start anew. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight. Knight is yes. Yes, seven in the affirmative, none negative. The motion passes. On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn to revert back to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? We are back. 14, 15-303 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the city of Medford take part in honoring those who have been affected by autism by taking part in light it up blue on April 2nd. Autism Speaks is asking people to wear the color blue and asking homeowners, et cetera, to put up a blue light. Be it further resolved that the city of Medford use a spotlight and shine it on City Hall the evening and night of April 2nd. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: One in twenty children today?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn for approval, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: A roll call vote has been requested by the Vice President. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Seven in the affirmative, none negative. The motion passes. 15-304 offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Be it resolved that the City Council thank Maria Daniels for her hard work with the Medford Arts Council and congratulate her for receiving the Leadership Circle Award from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Be it further resolved that an accommodation be drafted to present to Ms. Daniels on April 26 during the reception at the Royal House. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. So on the motion of approval by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, all those in favor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? The motion passes. 15-306 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council go on record advising the Mayor on behalf of Comcast subscribers not to sign a new 10-year agreement with Comcast to be effective as of April 20th, since in fact, It serves no betterment for Comcast subscribers who are now being offered new competitive technologies by new methods at competitive rates by other state-of-the-art vendors. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Kimuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Can we do that as an amendment?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of further clarification, Council Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Camuso will finish his comments now, as amended.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So as a B paper with a roll call vote.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So is that an amendment to the motion? Yes. So on the motion of Councilor Panta as amended, by Councilor Caraviello with a B paper called for by Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I don't.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And is that a amendment to the main paper?
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended to the main paper by Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yeah. Councilor Caraviello's amendment was that it not be signed, not even for three years. Councilor Penter would like to summation. Mr. Citizen.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're gonna focus on the issue at hand, which is the Comcast contract. I am.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Viglione. Sir, if you would like to address the council, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sir, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So we're speaking on not signing a 10-year contract.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That your amendment is off the table. Councilor Caraville withdraws his amendment. And Councilor Penta offers a revised motion. And if the Councilor could share that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Read it again so that the Clerk has it.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He has to go slowly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Uh, council, uh, we all set. You have that Eddie clerk has that a Councilor Knight is waiting next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ask that question as part of your B paper.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That the B-Paper can include overall spending money spent on Wi-Fi and senior citizen housing.
[Fred Dello Russo]: – Briefly on that question.
[Fred Dello Russo]: In summation, sir, you wish to speak at the podium.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're going to get a clarification on that as requested as part of the resolution. Sir, can you name and address for the record again?
[Fred Dello Russo]: The council can invite anybody to report to it as they deem fit.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It would be akin to the city council trying to influence the negotiation of nuclear arms in Iran. Yes, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: But we're going to now conclude our discussions and take a vote. Sir, you want to briefly address the council?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Sir, you've already spoken twice on this item.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Penta for approval, we're going to take the B paper first by Councilor Camuso. So on the B paper offered by Councilor Camuso for approval. All those in favor? Roll call vote has been requested on that paper. The B paper. Mr. Clerk, if you're able to.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Seven in the affirmative, none negative. The motion passes. On the main motion offered by Councilor Penta for approval, roll call vote has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, 7 in the affirmative, none negative, the paper passes. 15-307. Offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that the intentional failure of the Mayor's Revenue Enhancement Parking Program, not monitoring why the reprogramming of the parking kiosks and their continued collection of revenues not entitled to revenue collection totals after operating hours be discussed. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, if I could just from the Chair clarify one thing. In the beginning of this, you had asked for a, I think, a three-month review of this. Two-month review? Where are we with that?
[Fred Dello Russo]: 60-day review, and that was requested when, Councilor? December 23rd.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good, Councilor. So moved. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penton moves the question for termination of the contract with a roll call vote. Councilor Caraviello had several motions that he offered asking for review, and they were nuanced by Councilor Knight. Those seem to be contravening on the same motion. So the chair awaits a motion to make Councilor Caraviello's amendments a B paper. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point... First of all, the Chair needs a clarification from Councilor Caraviello. Does he wish his motions to be made as a B paper so that the two motions are not contravening one another? Yes. Yes. If the clerk would, and then we'll have a point of clarification from the Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: ...restated, restated on the... ...those are two separate things then, because we're asking on Consul Penta's main motion, which was a motion of discussion, which is a discussion, it had actually no motion, that was revised to make a motion that the city immediately back out of this, terminate the contract.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So to void the contract. And then Councilor Caraviello will now have as a B paper a request for the representatives of the Traffic Commission and... No, from Traffic Commission and. And.
[Fred Dello Russo]: to present themselves before the City Council within the next two weeks to answer the grievances herewith. Point of clarification, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No answer. Uh, point of clarification, Councilor Leong Gokern. I'm sorry, uh, Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Councilor Miles has waited patiently.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Camuso is next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. We're going to take our votes as soon as Councilor Knight and the citizens speak. May I rest my case? Thank you, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Penta, and I will read it, offered by Councilor Penta be it resolved that the city terminate its parking contract with Republic from Tennessee pursuant to contract section 5, paragraph B11, or II, in the interest of the taxpayers of the city, small businesses, and the city as a whole. And I think we separated the two with a B paper offered by Councilor Caraviello, so we take the B paper first. So on that B paper offered by Councilor Caraviello, which we clarified earlier this evening, all those in favor? Councilor Camuso?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penta is going to share with us the reason why.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think the clerk is saying that it's construed as a recommendation. I don't know. I think everybody's shared their thoughts on this tonight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to table that motion, which was undebatable.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Call the roll. On the motion of Councilor Camuso to table, which is undebatable, it is undebatable, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Six in the affirmative, one in the negative. The motion is tabled. 15-305 offered by Council Marks. Be it resolved that a portion of the $143,000 in state aid to fill potholes and repair streets as part of the Governor's Winter Recovery Assistance Program be used to stripe the raised crosswalk on Withrop Street in the interest of public safety. Council Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Council Marks for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. 14-308, offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the City hastily participate in the Governor's proportionate share allocation for this past winter's pothole street damages to cities and towns. Medford's allocation is set at $143,334. The program will be implemented this month, with all qualifying work needing to be completed by June 30, 2015. The State Department of Transportation will issue one-time contracts with municipalities, allowing them to draw down their share of the $30 million. Medford's share is $143,334. for the specific purpose of road and facility repairs that include patching of potholes, cracking, and other surface defects, including paving projects and repair and or replacement of signage, guardrail storm drains, storm grates, or road striping or painting. These contracts will include a use it or lose it clause to ensure that funds are spent and projects are completed by June 30th. All work invoices must be provided to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation by July 31st, 2015, and MassDOT will reimburse cities and towns as invoices are received. Along with this amount from the state and with the city having in excess of some $6.5 million in free cash, for which this council voted to expend some one million from free cash for our street recovery restoration, our city taxpayers should expect nothing less than having their street attended to. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Penter, all those in favor. Roll call vote has been requested by Councilor Camuso. Councilor Caraviello. Oh, I'm sorry, a couple of people want to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Caraviello. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? We have two papers on the can. Offered by councillor, oh no. Communications from city officials, boards and commissions and employees. 15-313. This is on the motion of Councilor Lungo-Koehn to waive a portion of the reading. This is notice from the City Clerk and Chief Election Official, Edward P. Finn, notifying the citizens and municipal elected officials of the election calendar to begin Tuesday, June 9th, with nomination papers being available. Without going through the whole thing, Thursday, July 28th, last day to submit our papers for nomination. Preliminary election, Tuesday, September 22nd. General election, Tuesday, November 3rd. Yours truly, Edward P. Finn, City Clerk, etc. Papers in the hand of the clerk. offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the, on the motion of approval from Vice President Logan Kern, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion approved. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the Medford City Council commend Team Medford on their vigil this past Sunday that drew a tremendous crowd to the City Council Chambers. Mr. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Christmas candles come down, and Santa's sled. Offered by Councilor Camuso, be it resolved that the DPW remove the mattress, box, spring, and TV illegally dumped at the corner of Elm Street and Fulton Street.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to approve by Councilor Camuso. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Basic.
[Fred Dello Russo]: An apprentice would be sent to do it.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll do some research on that. The tabled records of February 24th are still in the possession of Councilor Knight. Mr. Clerk, have you received those changes dispatched to you from the Councilor? The changes initiated by Councilor Caraviello have been handled.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So what will the, Mr. Clerk, what will the record actually say then?
[Fred Dello Russo]: You might have said that too. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: – Well, perhaps what the most pertinent facts are is what should the records indicate?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval by Councilor Knight. All those in favor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As recommended by Councilor Knight. All those in favour?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight for approval. All those in favor. All those opposed? The ayes have it. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on that motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor. All those opposed? Motion carries. Records, March 17, 2015, were passed to Vice President Lundgren, Madam Vice President. The correction will be shared with the clerk on that motion of approval. All those in favor? All those opposed? So moved. On the motion of Council Marks for adjournment. All those in favor? All those opposed? Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The Substance Abuse Coordinator shall report to the Board of Health Director and be responsible for developing and administering a unified substance abuse prevention program in Medford. The focus shall be on prevention, intervention services, health policy development, community outreach, and other functions to meet the needs of the community. The coordinator shall also work with local health care providers to gather disseminate information on available substance abuse treatment services and resources in the local area. The coordinator shall have a master's degree and be a certified addiction Councilor with three to five years experience in counseling services. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. So, on the motion of Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. So on the motion to send this to the Committee of the Whole tomorrow night by Councilor Camuso, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councilor Caraviello. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So for the big paper by Councilor Patu, you have that, Mr. Clerk. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I haven't received any communique case, but we'll hopefully be updated. And maybe they were holding the presentation. uh, for tomorrow night. Excellent. Thanks. So, uh, on the B paper offered by a Councilor Penta that the, um, uh, department heads, the particularly the fire chief, police chief and representatives from, uh, Armstrong ambulance, uh, update the council or on, uh, their deliberations regarding the use of Narcan. Mr. President has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Seven in favor. None absent. B paper passes. And on the main motion of Councilor Camuso, offered for approval by Councilor Camuso, seconded by Vice President Lungo-Koehn. A roll call as well to send this to Committee of the Whole. No roll call requested. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-096 offered by Councilor Camuso. Be resolved that the Mayor, Michael J. McGlynn, put together a mentoring program to pair youngsters in Medford with caring adults who are committed, reliable, and responsible to help young people in our community succeed. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So. Thank you, council. Council Penta. I'm this one. Were you?
[Fred Dello Russo]: My apologies, Councilor Carfiello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. The Kwan and Scott always get it done. That's correct. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. Worthy recommendation. Councilor Camuso?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of, uh, Councilor, uh, Camuso amended by Councilor Marks. Yes. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-098 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that an update on last week's proposed, nope, 15-097 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the Comcast contract be discussed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello that the city solicitor report back to the city council rather whether or not we need to ratify or approve the 10-year contract with our friends at Xfinity.
[Fred Dello Russo]: for asking someone to be involved with the process of community cable vision. Point of clarification, Councilor Penter. I'm sorry. Do I got you?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. The floor goes to Councilman Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. Sir, please state your name and address for the record. Good evening.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Knight, inadvertent button tapping there, Councilor. I'm sorry? I have nothing to say. Hit the button. Thank you, Councilor. Ma'am, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So then if we.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You made a point of intervention.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This document has been introduced into the council by means that aren't a usual means of introducing a document. So, uh, I have, I'm not clear of what the document is and I think that documents are introduced into the city council for discussion should follow the normal means of doing so.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So your motion as a C paper is to ask the city solicitor for an opinion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And Verizon is running neck and neck with this. The mayor is the contracting authority of the city. So if we could ask for that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With the council respectfully requesting that the mayor not enter into the contract for seven days.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So Councilor Camuso, Councilor Caraviello has the floor next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on approval of the C paper offered by Councilor Camuso as amended, all those in favor, Roll call vote has been requested on the C paper. Clerk, please read the C paper back to the body.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The A paper, the only resolution we had come out was first, there was no word resolution made or may be resolved until Vice President Lungo-Koehn spoke. That was it. No, B was my paper. B was Councilor Knights. So the A, there was no resolution offered by Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There was a call to make them separate papers, so we're going to vote on them separately. So on the C paper, Mr. Councilor, Mr. On the motion of Councilor Penta that all three papers be reunited as one, seconded by Councilor Garaviello. All those in favor? For the uniting of the three papers. For the uniting of the three resolutions, the three separate papers, please call the roll, Councilor Mr. Finn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the vote of seven in the affirmative, none negative, that motion passes. On the main motion, then, as united, roll call vote has been requested.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Rescind the last vote. Councilor, we've called for a vote on this. Pardon me? So we've called for a vote.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You've never done that before. Is this one of your new rules? Move to rescind, Mr. President. Motion to rescind by Councilor Knight. I move for reconsideration. We're open for reconsideration, Councilor Knight. Reconsideration of what?
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a motion to rescind on the floor. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Rescinding? Rescinding.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The vote of three in the affirmative, four negative. Motion fails. Councilor Penta on the motion for approval. Move approval. Motion to.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Nothing about being smart. It had more to do about me preserving my interests and less about me being smart. United Peace.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, with the vote of seven, the affirmative, none negative, the measure passes. 15-098 offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that an update to last week's proposed citizen street recovery program be discussed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: For the mayor to report back. The mayor to report back on the street recovery program. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-099 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the Craddock Bridge be discussed. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Pentland, the Department of Transportation informed the Medford City Council by way of update on the progress, start date, and status of the Pratt Bridge Replacement Program. Roll call has been requested. Mr. Clark, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: 7 in the affirmative, none negative, the motion carries. We have a couple of items of sympathy and a couple of items of congratulations. So on the motion of Councilor Penta to go under suspension to take 15-296. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-296 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the continuing citizen problems regarding the mayor's pay to park kiosks be shared, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Can we also add your litany that you gave us tonight to be forwarded to the Traffic Commission for action or answers?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So, as amended by Councilor Camuso, For the motion of approval, all those in favor, oh, sir, you wanna speak, I apologize.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With all due respects, we are on the subject of the parking. Okay.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of approval by Councilor Penta, all those in favor. On the motion of Councilor Penta. Would you forward those litany of complaints to the clerk so that he can attach them to the report to the mayor? Point of information, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. He wants a roll call. On the motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We are going to take some papers that are in the hand of the clerk, offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate the 2014-2015 the greater Boston league champion medford high school gymnastics team on another successful season. Be it further resolved that the team be invited to appear before the council to receive commendations for their achievement.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes, offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate the 2014-2015 Greater Boston League Champion Medford High School Boys Hockey Team on another successful season. Be it further resolved that the team be invited to receive Council accommodations on this achievement. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those opposed? Motion carries. Offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate the 2014-2015 Greater Boston League Champion Medford High School Girls Hockey Team on another successful season. Be it further resolved that the team be invited to receive council commendations on this achievement. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good on the motion of approval, all those in favor, all those opposed, motion passes. A number of condolences. 15-100 offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that an expression of sympathy be extended to the family of Anne McLaughlin upon her recent passing. Anne was a lady well known in the Wellington neighborhood for always being involved with her children in the neighborhood for which so many folks enjoyed. Anne is well remembered for her low and smile to all Also, 15-291 offered by Councilor Knight. Excuse me. Be it resolved that the City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Anne McLaughlin on her recent passing. We'll also add on a couple more. Be it offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that an expression of sympathy be extended to the family of Christine Cussey, former graduate of Medford High School and a city employee secretary. upon her passing. Upon retiring from the city, she became a tireless volunteer for charitable endeavors and was actively involved in fundraising for the St. Jude Children's Hospital while owning a jewelry store in York, Maine. 15-293 offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Thomas Gustafson, on his recent passing. And finally, offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident Eileen Blake on her recent passing. So if we would, for all these people who have committed and connected to Medford, rise for a moment of silence, please. I apologize. I may have said Alan Blake. It's Eileen Blake. My sincere apologies. Records. Hopefully we'll have some resolution to our records conundrum. The tabled records of February 17, 2015 were passed to Councilor Mr. Councilor, how do you find those?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the corrected records are offered for approval, Councilor? Yes. All those in favor? All those opposed? Those corrected records are accepted. The tabled records of February 24th, 2015 were passed to Councilor Knight. Mr. Councilor, have you had the opportunity to find anything with those records.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? All those opposed? Those remain tabled. The records of the March 10, 2015 were passed to Councilor Penta. Mr. Councilor, how did you find those records? I found them in the format that they're in, and I approved. Motion for approval for those records by Councilor Penta, Councilor Knight. Who wishes to speak on that motion?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, then, we're going to approve those records. All those in favor? All those opposed? They are approved. Councilor Knight has an announcement for us all.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Gatorade. Gatorade. Thank you for those announcements. The temperature in this chamber is 59. On the motion of adjournment by Vice President Lundell-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The eighth regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Six present, one absent. Please rise to salute the flag. I, Pledge of Allegiance. I was called by Councilor Caraviello today to inform me of his absence due to ill health. 15-091 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council establish a citizen street recovery program. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's an excellent resolution. Um, and, uh, if I just may briefly comment in thanking you for bringing this up and also pointing out that, uh, We've talked about this so many times before, and I'm glad you're keeping this on the forefront, because it's appropriate for this time of year. And Councilor Lungo-Koehn, I believe it was, Vice President, had the resolution not too long ago for the 311 system to be enacted quickly. So on the motion of Councilor Penta for approval, Councilor Camuso?
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Penta, seconded by Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, on the motion for approval, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. I apologize. We had a technical glitch. Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Penter as amended, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think we're going to end up in the same exact situation that we'd be in if we had the key to this effort will be in the city's enforcing the contracts and the ordinances with these, uh, with these outside vendors.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion, we'll take the B paper first. for the city engineer to give to the city councilor a cost estimate for resurfacing the emergency arteries into our main streets of the city of Medford. So on that B paper, all those in favor? Roll call. A roll call has been requested on the B paper. Mr. Clerk, if you would call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. A vote of six in the affirmative, one absence. The B paper passes. And on the main motion, as amended, offered by Councilor Penta, again, a roll call vote has been requested for this. So Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: including the request for a million dollars from free gas.
[Fred Dello Russo]: With a vote of six in the affirmative and one absent, the main motion carries. Motion of Councilor Knight. to take papers in the hands of the clerk offered by Councilors Knight and Caraviello. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deepest condolences to the family of World War II veteran Herbert Clark on his recent passing. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So moved. And if you would, I'll stand for a moment of silence.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Camuso, a roll call has been requested. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And so as amended, that this paper be sent to the Assessor's Office and the Office of Budget and Finance. Excellent.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion as amended, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The motion passes. May I just make one brief comment? If anybody's worked hard in this past month and worked full-time, in fact, overtime, it's been Paul Geer, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So thank you for that, um, that, uh, correction Councilor. And while we're on suspension, before we return to regular business, I just want to announce that I'm calling for a committee of the whole meeting next Wednesday, March 18th, from 6 to 7 30 in the council office to deal with the issue of the opiate addiction. And we've reached out to people that are tied into that and we'll meet and it will be a beginning in dealing with this issue. Councilor Marks. I'm coming to you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Fifty minutes ago, he informed me that that is his priority. On motion of Councilor Marks, Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He said that they've begun the discussions and they're working on it. And so it's something that he's aware of and is working on. He's done, as we know, he's been forced to deal with all the issues around all of this parking. And he's been the point person on it. And frankly, people who, no matter what perspective they have, on what's unfolded before us regarding the parking program have been unanimous in my experience on one thing, that he is handling this in an outstanding way. And I have no reason to believe that he'll do nothing less in the coming weeks as this unfolds.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of a main motion of council mocks as amended by vice-president Lugo current Councilor Penta, I yelled to the lady at the podium. Oh, I'm sorry, Councilor, the lady at the podium.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, ma'am. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So as amended by Councilor Knight, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the main motion as amended, offered by Councilor Marks, all those in favor? Aye. Councilor Penta?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of a Councilor, Marks, as amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councilor Knight, and Councilor Marks. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Thank you for that important announcement. So on the motion of Councilor Camuso to revert back to the regular order of business, all those in favour? All those opposed? Petitions, presentations and similar matters. 15-092 petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, Medford to address the, uh, council on people's forum. Um, before I begin, uh, uh, it was, uh, the dish, this was a bit of an edit to the, uh, petition that was submitted to the clerk because I would imagine it mentions people's names and because it does so, um, uh, in a, in a manner that might not be consistent, that isn't consistent with the rules of the city council. I'm going to rule that this petition is out of order. uh, as it, uh, uh, isn't, uh, consistent with, uh, uh, the manner of I've removed the name, sir, and I have gone into a different direction with this petition. So we'll take this opportunity to remind you, uh, to, uh, in your remarks to, uh, do so in a manner that, uh, isn't disparaging of others.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you could please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, sir. The motion of council night that the people be received him.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The records, the tabled records of February 17. We'll pass to Councilor Caraviello on the motion of Councilor Camuso that those remain on the table until Councilor Caraviello's recuperation. Well, Mr. Clerk, allow it if you would. Note that the temperature in this chamber is 65 degrees tonight. The tabled records of February 24th. On motion of Councilor Knight, that those be tabled. All those in favor, all those opposed, Councilor Penta, on that matter?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So those minutes remain tabled. And the records of March 3, 2015 were passed To Councilor Marks, does anybody find anything in order? No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Marks, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? On the motion of council to adjourn? Adjourned. Thank you all.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The seventh regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Present. Seven present, none absent. Please rise to salute the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Chair, I clarify, is this Councilor Camuso?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. On the motion of Councilor Camuso to take those papers out of order. All those in favor? All those opposed? 15-085, petition by May McEbrech, 16 Glenwood Ave, Medford to address the Council about Chevalier Theatre's 75th anniversary concert, Saturday, March 7th, 2015. Ms. McEbrech. And for the benefit of the viewing public at home and those present here tonight, I've just been reminded by Councilor Penta that we're under a snow emergency right now in the city of Medford. Ma'am, if you would, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you very much. Yes, briefly, Councilor Marks. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. And on the motion of Councilor Marks that this paper be received and placed on file. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. 15-087 petition for common vigilance license by Angelo Federico, president for Associazione Amici, Incorporated, 21 Reardon Road, Medford, Mass. Sir, your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Consular.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta. Lungo-Koehn on the motion of approval by Councilor Caraviello, Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello for approval, all those in favour? All those opposed? Passes, congratulazione. Thank you, Mr. President, members of the council. 15-086, petition by Janelle Rocco, 17 Cobb Street, Medford, to address the city council about Medford overcoming addiction vigil, substance abuse community group. Ms. Rocco, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor, thank you for sharing your experience, strength, and hope with us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. And just so you're aware, what Councilor Camuso and I have been talking about is trying to The resolution was so broad in the scope of people that were requested to be part of this. We're trying to work with that broadness to contact people and then set up a date that's mutually convenient within the realization that this is a matter of urgency. Thank you for your recommendation, Councilor. Councilor Lococo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We don't have a day yet, because we have so many people to bring in on it. That's what we're working on.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the petition of Janelle Rocco, I see that. On the petition of Janelle Rocco, amended by councillors Knight, Mox, Caraviello, and Penta. Ma'am, you wish to speak?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I believe, and I stand to be corrected, are knockout police officers or a fire department being trained on the administration of the process?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Mr. President. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Penta. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A lot of it will come out of this, especially since we'll be aided with people with expertise on the matter. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: President Del Russo. Yes. Seven in the affirmative, none negative. The motion passes. Thank you all for your presence, for your involvement, and for your willingness to share yourselves and your personal lives to make a difference in our community. Thank you all. While we're under suspension, Motion of Councilor Caraviello to take two papers off the table. 15-075, 15-076. Oh, I apologize. 15-029, commendations. Commendation for John McGonigal for his work for achieving assistant coach of the year award and to Lonnie Hilson senior Commendation first community service award Councilor Knight Thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, why don't you both come up here and take the chair?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you all. Congratulations. On the motion of Council Caraviello can take two papers off the table. All those in favor? All those opposed? 15-075, taxi operator license by Mr. Marvin G. Alvarado Castro. Mr. Castro, are you present?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro? Mr. Castro?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? All those opposed? Councilor Penta is opposed. Motion carries.
[Fred Dello Russo]: For this reason that he has used in the past, that we have yet to revise the cab ordinance. And please also mark Councilor Marks in our position too for similar reasons. Motion carries. Congratulations, sir. You have your license. See the clerk tomorrow. 15-076, taxi operation license by Mr. Mamadou Balde. Mr. Balde, are you present?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? On that motion, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I was just instructed, uh, counseling marks by the clerk that, uh, uh, the chief examines all aspects of this before he makes his recommendation. of moving it up to us. So those items would be included under the quarry, under the quarry check.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if I could introduce from the chair to the record, February 19th, 2015, from the chief, I have reviewed the application for a taxi operator's license and the quarry reports on the following individual and find no information that would render applicant unsuitable for approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He finds no reason not to give a threshold of acceptability.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Um, so on the motion of council caviar, let the license be granted with the stipulation that, uh, uh, evidence be presented to the clerk before the issuance of the license, uh, that the, uh, parking and moving violations be paid. Yes. On that motion, although councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of elucidation, Councilman. I spoke with Mr. Castro before the meeting, and he passed in his paperwork.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have a motion with stipulations before us. Move the question. So the motion, question has been moved. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Opposition. The clerk, the chair is uncertain. Mr. Clerk, will you please call the roll?
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll be meeting- I'll call the vote with the five in the affirmative, two in the negative. License is granted with the stipulations agreed upon. Councilor Caraviello, you have an informational piece for us? I'm sorry? Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion of Councilor Caraviello to resort to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? 15-081 offered by Councilor Marks. Whereas council resolution 15-043 amended by Councilor Marks requesting that the city solicitor report back to the council if a change to the current parking plan allowed 15 to 30 minutes free parking and all business districts would fall under the purview of the traffic commission and Whereas the city solicitor's opinion stated, it is within the jurisdiction of the Traffic Commission to change the 15 to 30 minute free parking and also to change times of enforcement. Then be it resolved that the Medford City Council seek a letter, send a letter to the Traffic Commission requesting that 15 to 30 minute free parking be implemented citywide in the interest of addressing resident and business owner concerns. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Marks, all those in favor, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And also- I don't want to interrupt you, but my question, if I could from the chair, as I'm going through our, replies, I see nothing of the concerns you raised last week were not replied to. Right. Am I correct?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Then if we could make that an amendment to council Mark's paper as an inquiry, to receive a response. These were things that have been brought up weeks ago that we need to hear back on. Councilor Knight to the floor next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. So on the motion of, uh, Councilor, uh, marks, uh, amended by councilor care of yellow and councilor night councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So as amended by Councilor Penta for those inquiries. You're close. Councilor Caraviello. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended by Councilor Caraviello,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh Roll call has been requested
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Seven in the affirmative, none negative. The motion passes. 15-082 offered by Councilor Marks. Be it resolved that the Federal Management Company, which oversees the management of the Riverside Towers, located at 99 Riverside Ave, be contacted requesting the heat in the hallways be turned up due to resident complaints. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So your motion is?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. For now. And seconded by Councilor Camuso. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Thank you for that good work, Councilor. 15-083 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the city of Medford requests the federal EPA that since the proposed MS4 stormwater sewer system permit would require communities to institute more advanced stormwater testing, monitoring and management programs, but is completely silent on funding or mitigation of the additional costs to communities. And since there is no flexibility in the compliance portion of the requirements, And since communities are grappling with these huge financial challenges with preliminary projections to be in excess of $800,000 plus per year, per community, we asked the EPA to defer action on the submission of NOIs until municipalities have had the opportunity to engage the regulatory agencies in an open dialogue regarding these onerous and unaffordable permit requirements. The aggressive schedule that the EPA proposes for implementation of the MS4 program is unrealistic to provide permittees only 90 days to file their Notice of Intent, NOI, after their permit is finalized, and equally unrealistic to dictate that the Notice of Intent of the Stormwater Management Program must be complete within one year. Communities such as Medford would be forced to hire expensive environmental consultants for assistance to complete numerous elements of the program because of lack of staff and technical expertise from years of both state and federal cutbacks in granting grant funding and local aid. Hiring these consultants would require compliance with statutory procurement requirements and could be extremely time-consuming as well as costly. In the absence of EPA leadership on this issue, a number of Massachusetts communities are already combining messaging by forming stormwater coalitions. There are at least five such coalitions in eastern Massachusetts, serving over 58 communities, 85 communities, combining resources and expertise, trying to reduce the individual burden anticipated for communities. Whether Medford joins a coalition or not, it needs to urge the EPA to amend its approach and incorporate goals that are more realistically attainable and within the financial constraints of the current economic climate, or wait until adequate federal funding is available to ensure that these requirements do not translate into another harmful, unfunded, mandate on cities, towns, and taxpayers. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This is a major federal administrative overreach of power, which is typified, I must say.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, perhaps we should have a report back from the city engineer.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And then refer it to the mayor's office if it needs to go out under the aegis of the city of Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, uh, if we could then have, uh, the city engineer report back to the council as to the progress of this while at the same time, the council sending out its a request to the EPA Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So then the answer to the question is that we're going to refer this to the city engineer for report back to the council. And then having heard that we'll then take further action.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Excellent. On that motion, all those in favor. All right. All those opposed unanimously. Uh, past 15 Oh, 84 offered by consulate Penta be resolved that the method that method resident Andrew Sano, a realtor with remax Andrew realty services of Medford and Stonium be congratulated on being named the 2014 Massachusetts realtor of the year by the Massachusetts association of realtors. This highly recognized professional business honor was bestowed upon Mr. Sano at the Massachusetts Association of Realtors' annual professional awards reception, which was held at the Massachusetts Realtors' annual meeting in North Falmouth.
[Fred Dello Russo]: to congratulate state representative Paul J. Donato on being promoted to second assistant majority leader. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Congratulations to Representative Donato, who's undoubtedly one of the hottest working men or persons on Beacon Hill. Absolutely. On the motion of Councilor Camuso for approval, all those in favor? Offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the City Solicitor and Code Enforcement Officer report back to the Subcommittee on licensing if all taxi owners and companies are in compliance on the City of Medford Vehicle for Hire Ordinance, Section 90-37, Owner's License. Councilor Caraviello, and I notice you've also called for a Subcommittee meeting, if you want to share with us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: But I stand in full support. Thank you. Thank you, Councilor Knight. And on the motion for approval by Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Do we get everything? Records.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is this your presentation from last week?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. The records. Wait a minute, Mr. President. Tabled. Records.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I want to leave the records for this week. Records of the tabled records of the February 17th, 2015. That's not me. Were passed to Councilor Caraviello. Did you have a chance to inspect those? I have not. We'll get that done next week. Then the motion to retable them. All those in favor? All those opposed? February 24th. Records are retabled. Records of February 24th were. pass to Councilor Knight for inspection.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight to table those records as well. Records are tabled. And on the motion of the Vice President for Lungo-Koehn, motion to adjourn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The fourth regular meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please rise to salute the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Just for the knowledge of those here present, both Councilors who are present tonight called to inform me of their absence. Councilor Caraviello has a family medical emergency, and Councilor Camuso is feeling ill. So, item number 15, 025, offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that pursuant to Council Resolution 14472 of May 20th, 2014, presented by the Mayor, allowing him to negotiate up to a 10-year parking contract is passed and voted upon by the City Council, inclusive of Councilor Penta's amendment, exactly stating that the Council meet before the signing so that we have a complete understanding, so as amended, that having the mayor, whoever the vendor might be, to present themselves before the Council before the finalization of the contract, unquote. The Council voted 7-0, approval as amended. and since many Medford business owners and Medford citizenry never had an open public opportunity for input, discussions, concerns on this implementation, option alternatives, and since the council never met pursuant to council resolution 14472 as amended before the finalization of the contract, therefore now to clarify any individual councilor or city council position, Be it further resolved that the Medford City Council take an official position as to whether they support Mayor McGlynn's October 17, 2014 signed contract for a pay to park kiosk revenue enhancement program with the Republic Company from Tennessee. Councilor Penta?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor, if I could, we have two council members absent, and this item is rather important. I'm wondering that it would be best for us to table it before we have any discussion on it or vote on it, since it is a rather grave subject under whose orderliness, for our consideration, I have doubts. So I'd appreciate it if you'd lay it on the table for a week, so that. Well, I was leaning to that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll lay it on the table for the rest of the meeting. Until we have all seven councilors present. So on motion of Councilor Penta that this item be tabled. All those in favor? All those opposed? Item's tabled. 15-027. Councilor Lungo-Koehn for suspension of the rules. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Paper 15-026. Is this the... Request for expenditure from law department claims over $1,000. On the motion for suspension to take item out of order on Councilor Lungo-Koehn. All those in favour? All those opposed? Item number 15-026. Request for expenditure from law department claims over $1,000. Number 10-151-5762 to the President and members of the Honorable Medford City Council, January 23rd, 2015. From Mayor Michael J. McGlynn, claimant name Nancy J. Avalone versus City of Medford. Date of accident, November 7th, 2014. Date of settlement, January 23rd, 2015. Date of trial result, not applicable. Amount of request, $5,000. Claimant's attorney, Santo J. Aruma, Esquire. Description of alleged claim. The claimant, Nancy J. Avalone, 9 Seaborne Place, Lexington, Mass., 02420, seeks compensation for injuries suffered as a result of a sidewalk defect, namely a sinkhole located on Governor's Avenue near the corner of High Street and Medford, Massachusetts. Her injury occurred on November 7, 2014. As a result of her fall, she sustained a fracture of her right lateral tibia plateau, requiring hospitalization. She received immediate emergency treatment at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, as well as physical therapy at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Her medical bills were in excess of $7,747. The necessary releases have been obtained from the claimant. The alleged defect was repaired after the accident. Breakdown of the amount requested, medical costs, $7,000. $747.75, lost wages zero, property damage zero, others zero. Total settlement of $5,000, representative from the office of the city solicitor is here. Chair awaits a motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Knight for approval, where this is a matter of this amount of money, we require a roll call vote. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Before the roll is called, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could, do you have any information for us on that matter? Mr. President, if I may.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And it looks like the alleged defect was repaired after the accident. That's what the paper says. We'll allow the assistant solicitor of the city to answer the question.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you would just send that to the council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of approval by Councilor Knight, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Mr. President. Uh, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll add that as an amendment, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. As amended by Councilor Lungo-Koehn. On the motion, main motion of approval by Councilor Knight. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. The vote of five in the affirmative, two absent. The motion passes. Thank you. Thank you. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for reconsideration for the tabled paper. Right. Uh, 15 Oh, 25, 15 Oh, 25. Uh, for the motion of reconsideration, all those in favor. Any opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor. All those opposed. The paper 15-025 is withdrawn. Item number 15-027 offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that pursuant to citizen and council concerns over the recently enacted tiered water and sewer rate billing, be it acknowledged that on behalf of our Medford water and sewer rate payers, a thank you be extended to the Water and Sewer Commission and staff for their review and adjusted rate structure, allowing for a fairer tiered system rate billing. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for your efforts in this matter, Councilor. Sir, do you wish to speak on this matter? Yes, sir. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penter, if you could, yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I want to get back. Are you satisfied with your response?
[Fred Dello Russo]: If it goes in the storm drains, then it won't be.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So thank you for bringing it up. Thank you, council. Thank you. On the motion of council, Pinto for approval. All those in favor? All those opposed, the motion passes. Motion to suspend the rules by Councilor Knight. I'd like to take paper number 15032 out of order, please. Motion of Councilor Knight for suspension of rules. All those in favor? All those opposed? It was suspended. Take one item out of order. Item number 15-032, petition for common vigilance license by Juksing Stafo, 172 Spring Street, Medford Mass for Classic Cafe, 174 Spring Street, Medford. We turn it over to Councilor Knight for recommendation. Would the petitioner please step forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Councilor Marks also has the paper.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval, uh, Councilor Caraviellol, Councilor Marks, did you wish to speak on this? All those in favor? All those opposed? License granted. Congratulations. Congratulations. Thank you guys. Good luck. On the motion of, uh, Councilor Knight to revert to the regular order of business. All those in favor? All those opposed? Item number 15-028 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved, uh, the Office of Community Development Building Department and Zoning Board examine rezoning options at the site of the Meadow Glen Mall and the site of the former Shaw's Supermarket for the purpose of integrating mixed-use development at these locations and report back to the council their findings and recommendations. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for your foresight and your vision in this matter. On the motion of Councilor Knight for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Mr. Clerk, if we could mark Councilors Caravielloli and Camuso present. Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Camuso. Item number 15-029, offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate John McGonigal on his receipt of the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association's Assistant Coach of the Year Award. Be it further resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate Lonnie Hilson Sr. on his receipt of the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association's Community Service Award. Be it further resolved that these individuals be invited to appear before the Medford City Council to receive official commendation recognizing their achievement, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight. And if I might add from the chair, especially Mr. Hilson has earned a very special place in the hearts of so many of us from South Medford because he was an integral part of so many of our growing up and our involvement in the community. So this is a wonderful, wonderful honor for both of them. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Absolutely. On the motion of Councilor Knight for approval, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. 15-040 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that a message of congratulations be sent to Metric Police Lieutenant Michael Goulding upon his being selected the new police chief for the town of Weston. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's awesome. And he's a good, good man.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He had a great mentor too.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Thank you, chief. Thank you. Counsel Camuso. Thank you. Councilor Penta for that, uh, that wonderful, uh, resolution and on the motion of Councilor Penta for approval. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion passes. Item number 15-030, be it resolved, offered by Councilor Caraviello, be it resolved that the city look into installing a flashing light and repaint the crosswalk at Le Conte Rink in the matter of public safety. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for looking into that, Councilor. Could you just amend that, Mr. Clerk, that exterior lighting also be added at the rink site for the matter of public safety? On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, all those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Carries. 15-030 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the City Council discuss the ongoing problem at 56 Boynton Road and what can be done to address the problem. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, that item number 15-031 be tabled. All those in favor? All those opposed? Item is tabled. 15-035 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the council request from Hallmark Health an update on the proposed merger with Partners Health in light of the current statements made by Attorney General Mara Healy. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So, and he's the president of Hallmark Health. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, because their concern, their whole concern around this was the future solvency of the hospital. So, Mr. Clerk, if you could amend that, uh, that a representative of Hallmark Health address the council and update them on their next steps, uh, given, uh, that the, uh, courts have, uh, uh, ordered that, uh, uh, the efforts be, uh, ceased. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The President. So amended by Councilor Penter that a representative from the Attorney General's office be present. Councilor Knight is next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Camuso. So on the main motion by Councilor Caraviello, amended by Councilors Caraviello, Penta, and Camuso. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Counsel Mark. So on the main motion of Councilor care of yellow amended by Councilor care of yellow, Councilor Penta, Councilor Camuso, and Councilor Martz. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Offered by Councilor Caraviello, 15-036, be it resolved the city, the council request the building department to provide the status of the property on Salem Street that was destroyed in a fire several years ago. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Caffarello. Councilor Camuso, did you want to speak on this?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Camuso. Councilor, Vice President Blanco-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Lungo-Koehn. And that paper is amended by Councilor, Vice President Lungo-Koehn. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Council Penta to amend the paper to additionally refer it to the OCD office, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Amended by Councilor Markson, if I can just add from the chair. Councilor, that of the only two items that I did submit when we listed our priorities for the beginning of this elected term, one was for the police station and the second was for the economic redevelopment plan for the commercial districts. So you're right on target, Councilor. Point of information, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight. So on the paper offered by Councilor Caraviello as amended by Councilor Penter and Lungo-Koehn, I'm sorry, and Councilor Marks. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries. We have Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for suspension of the rules for the citizen to address the body on this one particular topic, which will be made known to us when he speaks. I think it's a condolence. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And if I could, from the chair, say that Monsignor Meem was a wonderful, among all his other qualities, he was an outstanding preacher. He knew how to preach the word of God. We have two other condolences that we're going to mention.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Capucci. We also have two condolences in addition to this, two offered for the same person, one by Councilor Caraviello 15-037, be it resolved that the council offers sincere condolences to the family of Medford High School Red Sox and Yankee pitcher, Bill Monboquette on his recent passing, and also offered by Councilor Penta, 15-038, be it resolved that an expression of sympathy be extended to the family of Medford baseball great Bill Monboquette on his recent passing, and that all Medford sports teams and their players recognize the wonderful accomplishment that he accomplished at a time when playing for a professional major league baseball team and achieving his baseball statistics certainly made Medford proud. Do we want either of you to speak on this? Yes, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. Next, offered by Councilor Penta, be it resolved that an expression of sympathy be extended to the family and friends of Stephen Brown, on his recent passing. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Uh, we have two more condolences given to us, both, uh, uh, by councilor Camuso. Um, be it resolved that the Medford City Council send its sincere condolences to the family of former Medford Recreation Department director Frank Sonny Salido on his recent passing and also be it resolved that the Medford City Council send its condolences to the family of Gene Irwin who passed away recently. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Quick announcement, if I can. I hope all the councilors got this. An invitation from the development group Regarding the former Malden Hospital property was extended to the Councilors. They've mailed and invited and have been working for some weeks now with the Medford Butters up there as well as the Malden Butters. This process is still in its infancy. There's no commitment yet on anything. They want to know what the community feels. And since the major portion of this, uh, is in Malden of this development and it will require, um, perhaps some amendments to Malden zoning, uh, regulations. Uh, that's why they're, they've been spending more time with Malden to see where it goes with them before they speak to Medford. With Medford, it's not as it seems this way right now, there's not going to be, much of any construction on Medford, there will be impact of course, but, uh, uh, the wooded area is going to be preserved, but they, uh, extend the invitation to the Councilors and the citizens, uh, so we can, uh, all be up to date. And when the time comes for us to have meetings, uh, should this process start to move further, then, uh, that, that opportunity will present itself and we'll be on the forefront of that, uh, as, uh, Councilors, protecting the interests of providers up there.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for your reference previously to Councilor Camuso because it was what you started that I picked up. Councilor Penta wanted to speak on this?
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're in a perpetual snowstorm for the next couple of weeks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's tomorrow night at 5 30. And, uh, what is the location of that? I can't BB school. All right. So it's, it's worth for the neighbors going, uh, they've all been invited, uh, those within the, uh, 300 mile range, whatever, 300 yards, 300 feet. And, uh, And we're warmly invited as well. And these people who, the developers are listening. So this isn't going to go far if they don't, if they don't feel welcome. So, so they mature about it. Thank you for all of that. We, Councilor Marksley, you wanted to speak on this?
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's no motion before us, but we will send a communicate, uh, to the city administration tomorrow morning, Mr. Clerk, uh, expressing to them our desire that they represent the interest of the city of Medford at this meeting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And to remind them that we've voted on a barrier that is already there?
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you would amend that notification on behalf of Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. I think that the possible developers of this possible development, uh, have the message loud and clear. of what the will of the neighbors is. Thank you. Thank you. We've got one more piece here, this tower piece, if we can. Just 15-033, petition by Paul DeMello, 7 Held Circle, Medford, Mass., to address the council on cell towers. Mr. DeMello, are you present?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Madam Vice President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yeah.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. On the motion of vice president Lungo-Koehn as amended and the chief wishes to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And so moved by Councilor Lungo-Koehn, as recommended by the Chief. Mr. Citizen.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. It's a serious public health concern for people. On the motion of approval by Vice President Lago-Curran as amended, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. We have a few papers in hand of the clerk. Did Councilor Penta ask for suspension to discuss allow the chief and the citizen to discuss, um, updating and updating the parking program, the parking, the snow, communication, uh, to, uh, the council president Dello Russo and members of the city council from mayor Michael J McGlynn, our parking program updates and responses to a number of the questions, uh, uh, given to us. Uh, and so, uh, perhaps if the, uh, council would like to speak on them briefly and then allow the chief to address the matters. And I know there's a local shopkeeper, too, who would like to speak. He's presented us with editions, which have been duly recorded by the clerk, to his petitions.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Mr. Jimmy. You have the chief. Chief, do you want to add anything too? We've received a written report.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So be it resolved by a Councilor Knight that the, uh, city, uh, a treasurer's office, uh, informed the, uh, council regarding a corollary report, 2014, 2015, uh, to update us on, uh, tax revenue on meals tax, uh, income to the city of Medford. uh, does the chief wish to, uh, speak to the council? Uh, we were given a written report updating us, so I don't, uh, certainly don't expect you to read the report at us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Chief seven minutes, uh, Councilor Panto.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I thought we removed this. Thank you for your point of information. Councilor Marks point of information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Chief. And number F. The floor goes back to Councilor Panta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta. Councilor Carfiello, you're off the floor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Also, are you all set, Councilor Cavillo? Yes, Mr. President. Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Council Vice President Lago-Kern. Next in line is Councilor Knight. Actually, I think you put that on an error, Mr. President. You're all set. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Knight regarding the comparison from the tax collector with regards to revenue of meal tax from this time last year and this time now where we're under the new plan amended by Councilor Marks that the city solicitor render opinion to the council regarding 15
[Fred Dello Russo]: And the clerk has that. And, uh, I'll subsequently or previously amended by Councilor coffee yellow for the asking for the cost of white screens. Councilor Marks, are you all set now? I am. Thank you. Thank you very much. Counsel Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So on the motion of a Councilor, Adam Knight amended by Councilor Richard Caraviello, Councilor Michael marks, Councilor Paul Camuso, Councilor Penta chief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you all. Uh, so on the motion of council and night amended by Councilors, uh, uh, Marks, Caraviello, uh, Penta and Camuso, uh, Councilor Marks. Yeah.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We'll refer that to the Commissioner of Republic Parking.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of clarification, Councilor Lungo-Koehn, and then we're going to take a vote on this.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Three papers in the hand of the clerk offered by Councilor Camuso be it resolved that the Medford City Council thank St. Raphael's pastor, Father Kevin Toomey, for his outstanding service to the parishioners. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso, all those in favor? Opposed? I inadvertently cut off two citizens who wish to spoke on the matter that has passed. If you wish to address us. Will you name and address for the record? Robert Cappucci of 70 Green.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Say, sir, we've disposed of this already, so ask your second question, and then the police chief will address you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thanks. Thank you. The chief will address both those questions as he's the expert on this.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No mailing lists, nothing? No. Thank you very much, Chief. Thank you, sir, for those two helpful questions. Additional papers in the hand of the clerk, offered by Councilor Camuso, be it resolved that the Medical City Council to congratulate Medford City Council President Emeritus Robert Miyako and his wife Cheryl on the birth of their first grandchild, Willow Skye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And Alex looks beautiful.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Seconded on the motion of Councilor Camuso, seconded by Vice President Longo-Curran, all those in favor? All those opposed? And lastly, in the hand of the clerk, a resolution by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate Sal and Josephine Marino and Billy and Paul Oganowski on the birth of their newest grandchild, Penelope.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion of Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, Citizen Filioni. The records were passed to Vice President Lungel-Kern for the meeting of January 20, 2015. Madam Vice President, how did you find those?
[Fred Dello Russo]: A very great cause. Thank you for that. On the motion of Vice President Langel-Curran for the approval of the minutes. All those in favour? All those opposed? Councilor Camut.
[Fred Dello Russo]: exactly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We just received a communique and it will be addressed, uh, first thing in the morning.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Pence has been patiently waiting for real quick.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Marksx.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilors. On the motion of Vice President Lungo-Koehn for adjournment. All those in favour? All those opposed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Meeting of the Medford City Council will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Seven members present, none absent. Please stand to salute the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We're going to begin the meeting with a council commendation offered by Councilor Knight, I believe. Councilor, do you want to come on up and speak? And if the recipient perhaps will ready herself to come forward. This is for Aggie Tudin, our tree warden. Go ahead, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thanks so much. Thank you. Councilor Carfiolo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I think we're waiting on Councilor Camuso next. No? Yes? Councilor Penta, go ahead.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Stephanie. Thank you. Item number 15-010, notice of a public hearing. A public hearing will be held by the Medford City Council and the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, City Hall, 85 George B. Hazlett Drive, Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday evening, January 20th, 2015, at 7 p.m., on petitions from Medford Adult Day Healthcare Center, LLC, for a special permit to amend the zoning ordinance in accordance with Medford Zoning Ordinance Chapter 94, City of Medford Zoning Ordinances, uh, sections 94 to one 48 D table of use regulations. You seven to operate other institution at the location. One Oh one mystic Avenue, Medford mass on set site being located in a C2 commercial to zoning district petitions and plans may be seen in the office of the city clerk, Medford city hall, Medford mass call seven, eight, one three, nine, three, two, four, two, five for any accommodations, et cetera. Um, by order of the method, city council, Edward P Finn, city clerk. Um, we're opening the, uh, the, uh, uh, public hearing to those in favor, all those in favor, please present yourselves.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We will just allow you at this point to allow the present here in favor. Anybody else here in favor? Hearing and seeing none. We're in the middle of a public hearing. We're opening up to those in opposition. Any in opposition? Hearing and seeing none, the President opens this up to debate. Councilor Caraviello, Chairman of the Zoning and Licensing for recommendation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor, Councilor Camuso, Vice President Lungo-Koehn, and I just need to correct myself. It's Councilor Knight who is chairman of said committee. My apologies.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of approval, Councilor, uh, had to request amends this to request a determination, legal determination as it relates to,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. So if we could get that explanation on the matter brought forth by councilor Penta from the, uh, uh, housing, uh, the building inspector, uh, Mr. Moki, uh, as amended by councilor Penta. Thank you. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Could you step closer to the microphone please?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Are you all set? Thank you for those insightful questions. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Excellent. Okay. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Uh, Councilor Caraviello, the motion of approval by a Councilor Camuso as amended by Councilor, uh, Penter and seconded by Councilor Knight, Councilor Penter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So there are limitations then, if I could clarify. Limitations or admission criteria for people to come in.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. Thank you. Councilor Penter. Is that helpful? Then on the motion for approval by Councilor Penta amended by counts on the motion of approval by council Camuso amended by Councilor Penta seconded by Councilor Knight. A role for roll call has been requested by council Camuso. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. On the vote, seven in favor, none in the negative. The petition passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motions, orders, and resolutions offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that Medford Dentist, Dr. Lorenzo Lepore, be congratulated for having his most important health and educational piece of legislation passed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding the sterilization and use of musical instruments within our educational school system by students for use. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, that's a beautiful resolution. On the motion for approval by Councilor Penta, seconded by Councilor Musil. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. 15-022, offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that the Mayor's ongoing new parking revenue enhancement program be further discussed regarding inequity and location positions on paid-to-park kiosks, as well as corollary issues associated with this program. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Mr. President. We have the councillor asking for a point of information. Go ahead. And if I just might kindly recommend for the uh, efficacy of our deliberations tonight that, uh, perhaps we allow a more neutral party to, um, clarify that matter as far as the votes and, uh, maybe then we'll be more satisfied rather than, uh, uh, two sides trying to argue contravening points.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And you've made your point of information and I'd kindly request that we keep our points of information to a sentence that's rather direct.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This resolution that's presented to you, Councilman.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're on O22. Right, and that's coming out of that resolution. That's coming out of their resolution. So if you could present that as a resolution for the next agenda through the City Messenger.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that's an amendment to your resolution. Yes. If you want to call it amendment. So then, so we're going to vote. So then we're going to dispose of old 22 as amended. And it is amended that the Medford city council take an official position as to whether they support mayor McGlynn's paid to park kiosk revenue enhancement program with the Republic company from Tennessee. That's an amendment to item number 15022. Councilor Camuso, did you want to amend?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penta, Councilor Camuso, the clerk will need time to resolve this by way of research. So that will be an amendment to the motion before us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He doesn't. Thank you. Councilors. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please, you have the floor, Councilor Mikes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As my neighbor so aptly said, we asked for a glass of water and got a tsunami.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. Councilor Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Matz.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Dr. Stirella. Councilor Caraviello. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Lungo-Koehn, and Councilor Penta both motion to have all the lighting replaced, if I remember.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Professor. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of clarification, Councilor Longo-Curran.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Camuso. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Carafiello has the floor. Yes, I'm sorry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much, Councilor Caraviello, for that presentation. Councilor Langley-Kern?
[Fred Dello Russo]: OK. Councilor, Mr. Citizen, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They're feeding a stupid thing after 7 o'clock on Sunday.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Council longer current has the floor next.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Do you want a point of information?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All right. Thank you very much. Thank you. Councilor Lungo, Vice President Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So amended by Councilor Camuso that there be a 10 minute grace period. At the end. At the end? At the end. Thank you. And you make the proper point. To initiate anything, to get yourself on record, whether you're going to get charged or not, your plate's got to get in the system.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So to counsel, come on.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Councilor Knight. I yield the floor to Mr. D'Antonio. Councilor Knight yields the floor to Mr. D'Antonio. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'll yield, Mr. President. Good evening.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I yield to the woman who would like to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion?
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have it so with several amendments. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you on that motion. Councilor, if I can, from the chair state that we have within this motion, which is before us, I have a number 15 22. Uh, we have a resolution that calls for ongoing discussion. you've called for ongoing discussion yet within it, we have an amended to, uh, which will require action, um, a referendum on the plan that really, uh, quite frankly, as I see it, uh, as the chairman to be highly ontologically challenged. Um, I think that, uh, we also have a amendment by council Camuso for a, um, uh, ruling. on the content of the votes by the city clerk, um, which was also at my recommendation for the clerk's impartiality on the matter. Uh, Mr. Clerk, if you could also share with us what else you have in hand.
[Fred Dello Russo]: so that they don't accept anything. And on Sunday, so they don't accept money on those times. And also councilor Camuso had a before us the matter of, um, that there'd be a 10 minute grace period at the end of the paid for, uh, period in the kiosk that at the termination. So if somebody paid for a half hour of parking that an additional 10 minutes be granted to them at the termination of that half hour before free before they get it. No, before they get a ticket, before they get a ticket. So with all those, uh, amendments, there was 30 minute free parking came from hope. My apologies, Councilor Marks off at 30 minutes free parking. So, um, so we have these five amendments that require action. while we're asking for the main motion to stay fluid. So I'm wondering if a councilor would like to separate, make a motion to separate all these issues so we can. Motion to sever. Sever. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You're one asked to keep the thing opened and the others all require action to be acted upon. So you can't keep something open and ongoing while at the same time asking for action.
[Fred Dello Russo]: What I'm saying is that these amendments can't continue within an ongoing discussion. They need to be acted upon as separate motions. Each one of them is going to be a separate motion? Should they not be, Councilor Long-Term, Madam Vice-President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very good. That's a great point.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the motion that you've brought to us for a referendum on this program, uh, councillor, uh, would you kindly withdraw that motion?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to table the amendment? Until it's, until, no. Mr. President. Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He presented to me as a motion separate from this. Him giving its own number. Hence my point. Not the clerk giving it a number. That's my point, Mr. President. My point is that I'm asking that that amendment be withdrawn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It couldn't be accepted as a, uh, you see my, you see what I was saying? We've had many, we've had many resolutions to give many resolutions.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we've accepted it as an amendment. Originally, though, my question is, yeah, right, yes, yeah, right. But can we leave that table, or do we have to withdraw it when we're acting on the rest of the budget?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So what you're saying is that the technology that your firm employs to affect the parking enforcement plan is not advanced enough that the machines themselves issue citations. So it still requires the use of a human being in doing that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So is that part of the amendment?
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's amended by Councilor Penta that the word officer be amended. Councilor, are you through with your amendments?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Colored return address envelope.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And he took the lead on all the hard questions.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, my chief. Councilor Panter, are you satisfied with your amendments? Yes. Thank you. Ma'am, would you please state your name and address for the record?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Jean. On the motion. Do we have any motions for separation? Oh, ma'am. My apologies. Your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mayor. On the motion, do we have motions to sever, motions to withdraw amendments? Thank you. Motion to sever all of the amendments from the main motion. just the one motion to sever the one for or against the project.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Put it on the agenda. Do you have that? Do you have another copy of that? You have the one that you numbered. Well, that's the... The clerk will assign it a number.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Refile it as a resolution. So that is withdrawn. All those in favor. All those opposed. Uh, so we have before us withdrawn the motion to withdraw, uh, whichever it's withdrawn. So we have the main motion to continue this discussion as amended by Councilors, Camuso, Marks, Penta, and Lungo-Koehn. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion carries. Petitions, presentations and similar matters, 1520, position by Eugene Martin, 10 Cummings Street, Medford, to discuss Haines Square redevelopment. Ms. Martin,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Madam President. Gene, that was a wonderful presentation you made today. And while I thought tonight's meeting was fruitful on the discussions regarding parking, I lament the absence of one. But nonetheless, I think the discussions were helpful, productive, and all the discussions thus far have been so. And we've certainly seen this whole parking plan evolve into something really that isn't anybody's, but is now, because there's been so much input and so much change, in a sense, I think it belongs to everyone. That being said, with regards to your your ideas and your vision for Haines Square. I think it's very laudable and very a sign of hope within this community, and I appreciate you bringing that forward. You know, there are some people of a particular political bent that think government should do everything for us. I think experience has shown, it's been pointed out to the people behind these rails that they need to pay more attention to history. I think if history has shown us anything, that where we rely on government to do everything for us, we run into problems. Gene, a public-private partnership for the development of anything is what is the ingredients for a success story. Contrary to what some people think, my experience with the Office of Community Development, when you approach them to work on projects, that they end up being very successful because of the expertise and resources that the leadership of that office brings to any endeavor. And if you, in the cooperation with maybe merchants in the square, property owners, members of the Chamber of Commerce, and the people in the Office of Community Development, were to engage into some project, I think that would be a tremendous recipe for success. And I know you have the ability to lead and do that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. Madam President, a motion that this presentation be forwarded to the mayor for a response.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you on the motion of Councilor, uh, caveat for approval and forwarding to the police chief. All those in favor, all those post motion passes, uh, papers in hand to the clerk offered by Councilor Marks. Be resolved that the community mitigation fund under the gaming act be discussed. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I may from the chair point out that There's been a longstanding flooding problem on Middlesex Avenue at the intersections of 1st and 2nd Street and beyond. I'm wondering if this money could be used to mitigate those drainage inefficiencies as well.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Right. Correct. Each. Thank you. So, uh, on the motion of a council of marks, as he has explained to Mr. Clerk, council caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, uh, councilor Caffiello and the community can trust in your, your abilities. Thank you. Uh, on the motion, uh, councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm sorry, Councilor. Well, Councilor, you have the chair. I'm asking him a question. So through the chair to Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Marks as amended by Councilor Penta, that the mayor consult the city council before making any expenditure of grant monies given as mitigation under the casino act.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And Councilor Knight wishes to speak on the matter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's it. Thank you, Councilor Penta. On the motion of Councilor Matz, amended by Councilor Penta and Councilor Knight. All those in favor? Roll call, Mr. President. Roll call has been requested. Mr. Clerk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. On the vote of six in the affirmative, one absent, the motion passes. The records of the tabled records of the December 16th, 2014 meeting were passed to Councilor Knight for review. Councilor, how did you find those records? I move for approval, Mr. President. Motion to approve by Councilor Knight. All those in favour? All those opposed? Records accepted. Records of January 13, 2015 passed to Councilor Fanta. Councilor, how did you find those records? Accepted. Motion to accept? Yes. All those in favour? All those opposed? Before we adjourn, Councilor Marks will briefly address the council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Again, Mr. President motion to receive comparison filed by Councilor Marks. All those in favor. All those opposed on the motion to adjourn by Council Penta. All those in favor. All those opposed. Meeting adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of councilor Camuso to take item number, uh, zero one, two, all those in favor, all those opposed. I have a number 15-012 offered by councilor Camuso. Be it resolved that the Medford city council, uh, sorry, that the city of Medford, establish a long-term stabilization fund to help offset any major projects such as the police station in the future. Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So that amends Councilor Camuso's motion And Councilor Knight has patiently waited.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So as you say, if I just may briefly from the chair to summarize that either lower the taxation for what this money that we're amassing, spend it on something that gives the people their money's worth.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you on the motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Penta, counsel along with current Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor mocks. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Did you get that Mr. Clark? Any clarity for the clerk?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight. We still have yet to receive a clear amendment from Councilor Penta on how he wants to amend the main motion, which was already amended by Councilor Penta, uh, Councilor Camuso to remove the term such as the police station.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Which is actually a recapitulation of Councilor Camuso's motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The clerk seems to think so.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Petro, will you allow Councilor Marks to have the floor? Yeah, go ahead.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Marks. Councilor Knight. Mr. President, thank you very much. Then Councilor Lange, Vice President Lange.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a motion for approval on the floor from Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: as amended by councilor Penta and myself and yourself. Yeah, based on this language, I'm at roll call vote and further amended by councilor Penta to be followed by a committee of the whole meeting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: As amended with also the further amendations by Councilor Panta, which was a recapitulation of the amended resolution of Councilor Camuso with the further amendation to bring the whole matter once approved to the committee of the whole.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That was not in the language. That's not in the language. OK. All right. And before we take the vote, we have a citizen patiently waiting at the podium to briefly address us. Thank you, Gene. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Capucci. There's a motion for approval as amended by Councilor Camuso, as amended by Councilors Camuso and Penta. Roll call has been requested. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Or you can sever the amendment.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Sever the motion. So we'll have a separate motion. So the second, second one comes first. Yes. So on the motion of a council Lungo-Koehn that the city clerk, uh, after consultation with the proper bodies report back to the city council regarding the previous establishment of a, such a fund. All those in favor, all those opposed motion passes onto the main motion as amended. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. With six in the affirmative and one negative, the motion passes. On the motion of Councilor Camuso, under suspension to take item number 15-011. All those in favor? All those opposed? Item number 15-011, a petition for common vitriol license by Michael Del Signore, 16A Marshall Street, Medford, for simple fare delicatessen located at 460 High Street, Medford, Mass. Would the petitioner please come forward and state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Del Signore, we have the Chairman of the Licensing Committee, Councilor Caraviello. How do you find this application?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval of Councilor Caraviello, and seconded by Councilor Camuso, tell us a little bit about your establishment.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All the best. Good luck. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Your license is granted.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion to revert back to the regular order of business by Councilor Camuso. All those in favor? All those opposed? Item number 15-009 offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that a continuing of last week's public comments regarding the mayor's new pay to park revenue enhancement program be discussed. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We're going to allow the Chief now to address us. There have been some further developments vis-a-vis a meeting of the Parking Commission and Traffic Commission today that I think the Chief may be sharing with us, as well as clarifying any of the items so politely brought up by Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Uh, Councilor, uh, marks on your point. Councilor Camuso still has the floor. Councilor Penter on a point of clarification.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta. Councilor Camusos has the chair.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, chief. Uh, Councilor Marks had the floor, uh, point of information. Councilor Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Correct. Thank you, Councilor Camuso. Councilor Marks, you still have the floor. And other councilors are waiting.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a number of Councilors waiting patiently to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Cavriel has patiently waited for a number of issues.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Chief. I'll be brief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Lungo-Koehn. Councilor Knight. Thank you, Mr. President. And I will be very brief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I appreciate it.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. OK, thank you. Thank you, Councilor Camuso. Thank you, Chief Sacco. And just please state your name and address for the record, and thank you for your patience.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information about council along go current through the cherry.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's hard for them.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Maybe if you reached out to the traffic commission from your practice that they'll steer you in the right direction and give you the proper advice.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, ma'am. Good evening. My name is Joe Villione, 59 Garfield Ave. I want to thank Councilor Penta for bringing this up again. This is an opportunity denied us by the Mayor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Penter.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi, please step forward if you'd like and state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If maybe the chief will address that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chief has been taking notes, is aware of the situation, and I know that, as he said, as the program progresses, that whatever adjustments need to be made will be. Thank you very much. Thank you. Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It does. And so on the, on a item number 15-zero zero nine, uh, moved by a council, a longer current, the clerk has all that. So on that motion, uh, and, uh, before the next citizen speaks, if I could just briefly say from the chair that, uh, Well, no, I'll reserve that because I ought not to speak from the chair. Sir, your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hi. Come on up and please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The motion before us is from Council Vice President Breanna Lungo-Koehn. Move approval. All those in favour? The clerk is going to read the motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penta motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So amended by Councilor Camuso on item number 15-009, that the city clerk, the city solicitor report back to the council regarding the limitation or the expense of the number of enforcement officers. No, cars. Or cars.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Cars and officers within the contract to exact the- Like Boston.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So is that an additional amendment, Councilor Camuso? Yes. That the mayor set a, that on the same A motion offered by Councilor Penta, amended by Councilor Camuso, that the mayor establish a limit of two enforcement modalities during the given shift.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you, uh, Councilor Knight. It's good citizen has been waiting to speak.
[Fred Dello Russo]: There's a motion for approval on the floor. On the motion by Councilor Penta for this discussion, amended by Councilor Brianna Lungel-Kern and amended by Councilor Camuso twice.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It was offered by councillor Caraviello some, uh, time ago that we, uh, revisit this after a period of, I think 60 days. So perhaps with the, uh, being of the gavel on these motions, uh, tonight that 60 days is the appropriate, uh, period of time for us to revisit this, having given it a chance to work its way out during one of the most, uh, uh, councillor Mox.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Council. Vice President Lagocurin. Councilor Camuso, did you have something?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Knight. Councilor Knight has the floor. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And we tried to do that, as you know, and I just tried to facilitate an avenue for that to happen last week, and by moving it, to expedite some other small businesses, pieces of business early to give a solid block of time to the citizens. But Councilor Lungo-Koehn has called to move the question. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'll call for the meeting first thing tomorrow, five o'clock next Tuesday, committee of the whole vacation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: What? As you know, for 30 years, you've asked him to come.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, what do you want to go play the whole tool, uh, to do what, to discuss this and bring further input from citizens and we'll meet with the chief and a representative from Republican parkings.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'd like to continue that. Yes. You'd like to have a Committee of the Whole meeting? I'd like to have a Committee of the Whole. Do any of the other councillors wish to have one?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, the chair calls the Committee of the Whole meetings.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So we'll have a Committee of the Whole at 530 next week. We'll also, on the motion of Councilor Penta, that the citizens have the opportunity to redress this issue. uh... in next week uh... at the seven o'clock meeting that will be uh... part of this uh... resolution that is before us so that councilor camuso you call it for the committee of the whole you're gonna call for it we're taking a vote on it? I'm gonna call for a committee of the whole for five thirty next tuesday night in addition on the motion of Councilor Penta, uh, that this discussion be continued in next week so that the citizens might have the opportunity to address further issues that that will be part of this resolution that we're disposing of.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, we have three pieces for resolution and then so we'll move the three questions. Roll call.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Seven in the affirmative, none negative. Motion passes. Councilor Penta?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Move the question to continue this discussion. We're going to table that?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. 15-013 offered by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that the city clerk provide the city council with a listing of appointments under council purview for the purpose of establishing a performance evaluation criteria. Councilor Knight. Mr. President, thank you very much.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The point of fact, this body moved that all of the mayor's appointments present resumes to us that we had to approve.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Camuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You didn't have them. How do you know I didn't have them? We're estranged from our topic.
[Fred Dello Russo]: But at this point in time, I'd like to know what... On the amended resolution of Councilor Knight, on the motion for approval by Councilor Knight...
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's already been done. It's already been done. Thank you. Seconded by Councilor Camuso. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion passes. 15-015 offered by Councilor Knight under suspension. Be it resolved that the Medford City Council congratulate Aggie Tudin, City of Medford's Tree Warden, on her receipt of the Seth H. Swift Tree Warden of the Year Award, presented by the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Forestry Association. Be it further resolved that the City Council invite Ms. Tudin to appear before the Council to accept a commendation in recognition of this great achievement. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight. On the motion approved by Councilor Knight, all those in favor? All those opposed? Motion passes. Item 15-014 offered under suspension by Councilor Knight. Be it resolved that an audit be performed on all taxicab companies licensed to operate in the City of Medford to verify and ensure compliance with the ordinances of the City of Medford that govern such operation. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Knight, on the motion of approval by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion passes. Papers in the hand of the clerk. Motion to go on to suspension by Councilor Penta. I got it right here. All those in favor? All those opposed? On to suspension to take papers from the clerk offered by Councilor Caraviello. please offer condolences to the family of former Medford school teacher and coach, Jack Downs.
[Fred Dello Russo]: May he rest in peace. Please rise for a moment of silence. Offered by Councilor Marks, be it resolved that the Staffenshaw parking lot located on Salem Street be discussed. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That was Johnny's food master and turned stopper years ago.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Could we perhaps amend your motion to include a notification to the code enforcement officer?
[Fred Dello Russo]: You've made your point. And, Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of approval by Councilor Marks, amended by Councilors Marks and Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? The motion passes. Offered by Councilor Penta. Be it resolved that in light of the recently enacted NSTAR's 30% electric rate increase and now a 37% electric rate increase, And now with their NSTAR proposed gas rate increase of an average of $11.95 per month, we, the city council, vote to forward to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities our displeasure on behalf of our Medford citizens to such a proposed rate increase, knowing that NSTAR is the monopoly of both our gas and electric service. It is with disadvantage that we, as a city of customers are subject to these back-to-back rate increases. Be it further resolved that a copy of this vote be forwarded to Mark DiMarini, Secretary, State Department of Public Utilities, 1 South Station, 5th floor, Boston, Mass, 02110, Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's kind of a shame, too, at the conclusion of a administration that this sort of rolled out as someone was walking down the statehouse stairs.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Hire and freeze and a performance evaluation for all the departments. Yep. Excellent. Mr. Citizen.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. Capucci on the motion of for approval by Councilor Knight, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's amended by Councilor, not Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So if I could, um, may I be seated Councilor? I hope so.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Offered by Councilor Penta be resolved that in light of the recently enacted and start 30% electric rate increase. And now with their end stock proposed gas rate increase of an average of $11 and 95 cents per month, we, the Medford city council vote to forward to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, our displeasure on behalf of our Medford citizens to such a proposed rate increase. Knowing that NSTAR is the monopoly of both our gas and electric service, it is with disadvantage that we, as a city of customers, are subject to these back-to-back rate increases. Be it further resolved that a copy of this vote be forwarded to Mark DiMarini, Secretary, State, Department of Public Utilities, 1 South Station, 5th Floor, Boston Mass, 02110. It's amended to send this to our Washington delegation as well. Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion for approval as amended, all those in favour?
[Fred Dello Russo]: To send it to the federal government?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So the motion as it stood. Yes. With the amendation that it be sent to the Washington delegation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion passes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We have that, Councilors Knight and Camuso, recorded in the opposition. I'm in favor, by the way. The tabled records of December 16, 2014, were passed to Councilor Knight. Councilor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to table those records. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motions records tabled. The tabled records of December 23, 2014, were passed to vice president on the motion of approval by council along the current. All those in favor, all those opposed. Motion passes and the records of January 6, 2015 were passed to Councilor Marks. Counsel marks. How did you find those records?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Those are corrected, and so the corrected minutes are moved for approval, Mr. Councilor. Motion to approve? Motion to approve. The corrected records, all those in favour?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favour? All those opposed? Regarding the heat. Council Penter, if you have one more?
[Fred Dello Russo]: What's their intention for the property?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So on the motion of Councilor Penter, all those in favor, all those opposed, motion passes. Motion to adjourn from Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor, all those opposed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And the ordinances of the city of Medford. So help me God. So help me God. Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Thank you. Thank you all very much. pleasure to serve you all as councilor throughout the years, and it will be a pleasure to serve you and my honor to serve you all as council president. And I'm particularly grateful to my colleagues on the Medford City Council for all your support over the years, and I promise to do my best to lead us in our meetings, be they pleasant or unpleasant. Thank you all.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Our first order or our next order of business this evening will be the awarding of citations for the Medford High School girls soccer player Rory O'Rourke, the girls volleyball team, and the Medford High School girls soccer team. So if I could invite Councilors Musso and Knight to come forward to make those presentations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Item number 15003 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the standing committee rules be adopted as the standing rules of the City Council insofar as they are applicable on the motion of approval by Councilor Caraviello. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion is so ordered. 15004 offered by Councilor Caraviello. Be it resolved that the City Council transfers all papers and committees or on the table from the 2014 council to the 2015 council. On the motion of Councilor Caraviello, all in favor? Aye. All those opposed? The motion carries. Petitions, presentations, and similar matters. Item number 15005. Petition by Mary Kay Benoit of 8 9th Street, Medford to address the council on the Medford Scene Center. Is the petitioner present? On the motion of Vice President Longo-Curran to table. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion's tabled. On motion number, item number 15-006, petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Avenue, Medford, to address the council on non-profits use of Medford's name. Is the petitioner present? I think the petitioner is entering the chambers as we speak. Mr. Viglione, your item is up for presentation. We'll give you a moment to compose yourself. Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record, please. Good evening.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso to receive and place in file. All those in favor. Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I can comment, I'm under the impression that that amount that's been sitting dormant from all of our bills is actually a bit more, but I don't have an accurate rendering on that. And for all the money we pay in cable and there's nothing ever on TV, Mr. Councilor. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So if we can send that to the appropriate subcommittee, once the subcommittees have been reorganized, we'll certainly bring that up. Gentleman is at the podium.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Duly noted. Mr. Sir, state your name and address for the record, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If we could address all of our remarks to the chair.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'll do my own research. Thank you. I'll do my own research. Councilor Caraviello, and then Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And as we all know, the Office of the Attorney General scrutinizes all the books of nonprofits, as well as all their filings and tax filings. Councilor Knight. I'll yield my time to the gentleman at the podium, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On the motion of Councilor Camuso, as amended to receive and place on file.
[Fred Dello Russo]: as amended to be sent to the appropriate committee. Once those committees have been that, um, Mr. President, may I be so bold to suggest that business and economic development be the appropriate committee that that'd be central. We're on the motion of council night that the paper would be sent to the business and economic development committee.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Your point of order is so noted and regarded. And so to that committee as indicated by Councilor Knight. All those in favor? All those opposed? So moved. Folks, I know there's a number of you that want to speak here on a particular matter. We're just gonna tidy up one more piece of business and then we're gonna do that. So on the motion of Councilor Caraviello for suspension of the rules to take a paper out of order. All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Number 15-007, request for expenditure from law department claims over $1,000. Account number 10. 1-5-1-5-7-6-2. Date, December 23rd, 2014. To the President and members of the Honorable Medford City Council, from Mayor Michael J. McGlynn. Claimant name, Dorothy Dixon v. City of Medford. Date of accident, April 16th, 2012. Date of settlement, December 23rd, 2014. Date of trial reside, non-applicable. Amount of request, $5,000. Claimant's attorney, Jeffrey C. Levy, Esquire. Description of alleged claim. The claimant, Dorothy Dixon of 4 Kilby Street in Woburn, seeks compensation for personal injuries. On the motion of Councilor Marks, woman had a collision with a city vehicle with a child in the car. Driver had some injuries regarding some $4,392 worth of medical bills and a total settlement, which will exceed that eventually. And the total settlement is for $5,000. We have the representative of the office of the city solicitor here. If you could just state your name and address for the record. Real quickly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. On the motion of approval for Councilor Camuso, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. Any item over $500 of expenditure must be approved by roll call vote.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Vote of seven affirmative, non-negative. The motion passes. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is she here? She was tabled. Is Ms. Benoit here? On the motion of Councilor Camuso to hear concerned citizens.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion passes. Mr. Chief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, chief. And folks, just a kind word to you all. I know this is a, uh, subject of great concern, uh, to so many of you here tonight. Um, just, uh, we like everything to be done in an orderly way as hopefully had been evidenced earlier. and we allow you to come up and speak for no more than 10 minutes. And I think if my council colleagues will perhaps agree and bear with me, we'll allow the citizens to speak, and then the councilors will have their opportunity to interchange with the people and the officials present. Yes, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Marks. And also if I could, um, uh, just point out that, uh, Just before the meeting, a Park Medford parking information pamphlet was just published and distributed within the past day or so. And hopefully this will be distributed to the citizens of Medford. Councilor Penter, did you want to speak briefly?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Penta. We'll now open up the podium to the citizens who wish to speak. Please approach the podium. You can line up if you'd like. And as you approach, if you could state your name and address clearly so that the clerk may make that part of the public record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If you're through Mrs. Blackburn speaking and wish to yield to this gentleman.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. And if you have something to be distributed to the council members, you may give it to the messenger of the Medford City Council. And he is the duly appointed person to distribute.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Welcome. Do you wish to share anything with the council?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes. Kiosks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And folks, if you wish to speak, you just stand in the aisle and wait in line. Sir, please state your name and address for the record. My name is Anthony D'Antonio, Yale Street.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ma'am, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think that the, perhaps the most prudent thing would be once everyone's finished their remarks, the representatives of the parking management company and also the police chief of the city of Medford will explain things to you. And I would suggest to you that they are the authoritative voice in these matters, rather than hearsay.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much for coming up, ma'am. Yes, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Marks chief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penta, if you could make a point of clarification.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of clarification.
[Fred Dello Russo]: On that particular motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Kamuso.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Additional point of further clarification.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You've made your point, Councilor Pinter. No, there's a corollary point to that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You have a chance to have the floor, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, and before we turn the floor over to Councilor Lungo-Koehn, if you'll indulge me, two quick questions from the chair which have been brought to my attention regarding these regulations. Stacy's going to the hairdresser. She fills up the meter for two hours parking, halfway in between getting her hair set and dyed and whatever else she's doing, two hours run out, she's there in the chair under the hairdresser dryer with the apron on, what is she gonna do? Is she going to pay? Is she going to feed her meter?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, in one more, even though I was just, uh, pointed out to me by one of my colleagues that I'm speaking from the chair, which I ought not do, uh, you pay a dollar 75 to park in South Medford. You stay there for 45 minutes. You got a half hour left. Can you go to Medford square and run to the bank on the same, same dollar 75 or do you have to repay at the next kiosk?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, councilor Lungo-Koehn has the chair, uh, floor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Uh, council longer current, you're finished. A council night was next council. Max, do you have a, uh, point? And we also have many citizens who have yet to address us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's a new day. That's all I can say. It is a new day. Thank you, Councilor Marks. A number of citizens would like to speak, and one is approaching who already has.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ma'am, could you please state your name and address for the record?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Ma'am, please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. We've heard the, uh, gentlemen could address some of those pieces.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. The points of information have been made. And, uh, if we could resume, uh, unless you have any more, uh, questions to answer.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Thank you. Councilor mocks. If we could receive resume, uh, Mrs. Consistio, is it?
[Fred Dello Russo]: If, if I may, from the chair, it sounds to me like what the chief was saying that not every detail is worked out yet, but they've identified certain spots within the city, particularly at the senior center, which is due for major facelift, as you know, uh, in landscaping redesign that, um, uh, the area adjacent will be, uh, assessed and, uh, a means is going to be figured out as to how to achieve that to registering your car with a sticker is, uh, one of those means. I think that's something that they're, uh, examining as an option, but clearly, uh, something needs to be done there. And I think the message has been made loud and clear.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think the chief was saying that's not the case, but what we have to be wary of is Mr. Smith from Winchester going to find that out and park there so he can.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. And the chief is right behind you to respond. Your neighbor just,
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor, yes. And we want to allow some of the citizens to speak. I want to respond to the chief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Pente. You've made your point. If we can, Chief, do you need to?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor. Thank you, Chief. Whoever was next in line, if you could, ma'am, state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: The chief will answer your question.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of clarification. Counsel Lungo-Koehn.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. She's chilled.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Janice. Sir, you name an address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Good evening. Please state your name and address for the record.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is this a rather long- Yeah, well, no, it is.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. Carol, do you have sir?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Councilor Cusum. Before we go to Councilor Marks, the chair has no paper before it. This has been an informational session. If the councilors want to formulate a resolution for us to end this with, the chair will entertain that. I would like to- Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All set, Councilor Knight? Yes, thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Just answer your question. The gentleman did answer the question, and we want to avoid a prosecutorial tone. We're not prosecuting anybody. Councilor Camuso, point of information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Pentez.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I believe the union contract has been repudiated. The DPW workers are suitably employed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Do I plow the sidewalk?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penta, if we can continue with your line.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You have? Councilor Penter, if I could suggest. Yeah. We've spoken at a rather lengthy time. Wait a minute, this is very important.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You've exceeded your time limit rather abundantly, and perhaps it would be. It's a very important issue, as you know. I know that. You've become rather repetitive I don't think so.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Penter, if you could wrap it up, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Well, then perhaps we'll wrap up this discussion now. And we'll invite one of our beloved colleagues to submit a proper paper.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Caraviello has been waiting patiently. Was it Dan? Yes, sir.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think point of information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's an enforcement issue that maybe the chief can take a stab at it.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I can just point out from the chair that it was quite explicit in the contract that the enforcement of the parking and traffic regulations of the city of Medford, uh, the purview of Metro police department.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Maybe that's a better conversation to be had between you and the chief rather than in a public venue. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: We understand.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No. OK. There was no desire to have a disruption of business.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much for all your help tonight, Chief, and thank you to the representatives of Republican Parking. Ma'am?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Very briefly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Knight.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, and I knew the history. I was involved from day one.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm not saying that. And the council is going to receive further resolutions for next week.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, that will conclude this discussion tonight. The records tabled December 16th. We have one paper on the hand of the clerk received under suspension. Offered by Councilor Knight, be it resolved that the Metro City Council adjourn in memory of the late Governor's Councilor, Michael J. Callahan, fourth anniversary of his death. Fourth anniversary of his death.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I sat on his knee when he was dressed as Santa Claus. The records. Yes, Councilor Penta. Please. Chief.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Come on. Councilor Knight, your records from the 16th. Mr. President, I ask that the records remain tabled as I'm reviewing the tape. Thank you, Councilor Knight. On motion that they, Councilor Knight, that they remain tabled. Records, December 23rd, 2014. Passed to Vice President Lungo-Koehn. She's gone. Table them. On the motion of Council, that those records be tabled as well. On the motion of Councilor Camuso, that this meeting be adjourned.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could, Mr. President, just to help me understand what's going on here. What is the purpose of this questioning?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Mr. President?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I'm very glad that we've got such favorable results here tonight. The proprietors of the property have certainly shown, since they've come to Medved, a willingness to engage and be good neighbors. They've met with neighbors and listened to their concerns and made the appropriate amendations when asked. Now we can be certain that all the renters who are operating the restaurants there will be using exhaust systems that clean the air and remove any odors from it. I'm also very delighted to see, and my question was going to be, did your traffic consultants look into the possibility of creating a do not block the grid type application on Riverside Ave where the plaza empties. And I'm glad that you're looking into it. And I'm glad that you're going to consult with the traffic department so that you can find a way of implementing that and do the appropriate research to present it to the traffic department. I think this is going to be a nice addition. I see you're going to plant trees. Um, can you tell us any type of trees that are going to be there? Will there be any palm trees?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, a motion to approve on the motion as amended as amended.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if the city did its own enforcement— Point of information, Councilor Dello Russo. I don't understand what revenue enforcement means. If the Council could define that for us, please. I'm looking for information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I'm somewhat surprised at some of the remarks and concerns I'm having tonight, but that's fine. This commemorates the victims of a heinous terrorist attack that happened within arm's reach of our community. It memorializes a citizen of Medford who was an innocent victim of that dastardly terrorist attack, the first such attack to succeed by hideous terrorists in the United States since September of 11th. Medford has a moral obligation to go along with this project. The eyes of not just the city, the state, but the nation look upon this. And we've received the encouragement of state officials to proceed with this. This is very significant. And I failed to see how people who were around and lived in this region in the aftermath of that attack can want to diminish something like this. I agree.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So am I to understand that these people are going to be re-victimized because of someone's dislike of the mayor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: All I need, all I need is to know that I'm- I'm a little confused. So it's not about fiscal responsibility. It's about you being mad at the mayor. Well, you keep saying that the mayor, the mayor, the mayor, he's forever in this room. He doesn't even come to these meetings, and you bring him into this room constantly. But I don't understand. Why is this? With the words that come out of your mouth, I don't see fiscal responsibility.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Could the assessor or the Ms. Baker explain to us how we find ourselves in this predicament with money left over?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, please.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of further information, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Has there been in recent years ever a time when we haven't generated a budget surplus or surplus due to other incomes to the city?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Through the Chair, to Madam Baker or Mr. O'Neill, did tax increases begin historically in Medford only 27 years ago, or were they something that one could assume would happen every year in years previous to 27 years ago.
[Fred Dello Russo]: No.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, just one quick question. What was the piece of genetic information? Genetic information.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, again, I motion approval of the paper that was presented before us.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, motion to suspend rule 33 to take paper 14756 out of order.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'd recommend that in the absence of their legal counsel and representation that we defer this till that time in which it can be. So I motion to table.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Was that the data indicated by council? I received a message from him today. Yes. He asked that consideration be made and I don't see any, I know there was a very interesting group of neighbors.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. On my motion.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for the— Point of information, Councilor Dela Ruccio. Just in the interest of public safety, the ceiling on the west side of this room is leaking, and I'd urge people not to stand on that side of the room, as it appears from this angle that a patched portion of the ceiling is beginning to sag and may give way.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to approve Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, we want to take, Mr. President, there's a paper from the mayor requesting a transfer of funds from one account to another, if we could address that. I believe it's item number 14776. The paper was presented to us in packet with detail.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I am, Mr. President. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could just, Mr. President, mention that I saw in some of the items under suspension that we have coming up, there was concern about a utility Uh, I think it was a resolution by Councilor Knight, uh, by one of the utilities, uh, not returning things back to their proper order. And I want to, uh, take this opportunity to remind the representative of National Grid, uh, with all due kindness, but firmly, uh, to remind them that, uh, they are obliged to return, um, uh, any, uh, of the roadways, sidewalks, and, and abutting areas to their, uh, natural pristine state after the work is done so that the traffic and pedestrians and especially those with disabilities are unimpeded after that work.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could, Mr. President, this falls under the Business and Economics Development and Signs Committee, chaired by Councilor Marks, who's absent this evening for a personal emergency. If you could just explain, the restaurant's undergoing a renovation, and this sign brings it up to the franchise standard or the corporate standard of advertisement.
[Fred Dello Russo]: A little Wendy.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you very much. Mr. President, because of the location of this restaurant and that it's not In a dense residential area, it's a standalone store that's removed, drawn back from the main avenue there quite a bit. I see no problem with allowing these requests, so I move approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: should be placed under some sort of cross-examination by the consular. And I'm dreadfully sorry that the world doesn't revolve to his liking.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Maybe the Chamber members... So is this about the Chamber or about your feelings towards the Mayor?
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's a City of Medford contract, but Republic.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, motion to invoke rule number 33 to take papers in the hand of the president.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I cut through the chair to the clerk, could the clerk tell us how long this appointment is for?
[Fred Dello Russo]: My question to the chair is, is, uh, the agenda and expenditures of linkage accounts under the purview of the city council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: My effort to intervene here was to make a motion for approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Rule 20.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think the reason why I presented, uh, the approval was first, I had attended the meeting, uh, that, uh, the committee of the whole meeting, Mr. Chairman, that you presided over with mayor, the budget director and various department heads were able to be present and, uh, entertain any questions that we may or may not have had. And having received a sufficient explanation of the items present before us, Mr. President, I was satisfied at that meeting. My questions were answered. I personally would have loved to have seen expenditures of money at Carr Park. I had an intervention on that matter. It was an answer to my satisfaction. However, this is all good. These are improvements for the community. And I'm in favor of improving the community. That's why I'm here. And so I think it's a good measure, and it has my support.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, there were plenty of opportunities, and it had begun.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Can it be also noted that at the Committee of the Whole meeting that several councilors took the opportunity to attend for this discussion. The question was asked by myself for an update regarding the lack of lighting in the parking lot on Mr. Delatatwe, often referred to as behind St. Joseph's. I asked that and was told that the matter was put towards the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: You have a motion to approval? If I could move approval, Mr. President. Move approval by Councilor Dela Rousseau.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I want a second approval on this. A good family owns this restaurant. They're decent people in our community, large extended family of good people. They're very good people. And the food is excellent, I must say.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor De La Rosa. Maybe we could amend this, Mr. President, to ask the members of the American Civil Liberties Union to fund the security measures to keep the crash in place.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion for suspension to take items number 14-739 and 14-741. The petition is submitted.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I want a second approval and with the amendment that this permission for hours be restricted to Coles and not to the location.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Does the department store hire during the peak shopping periods internal store security?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President — December 24, obviously. The sad reality of retail in America is that it's become, unfortunately, common practice for retail stores of this magnitude to engage in these extended hours. We can perhaps spend another evening talking about how this is a commentary on society. I don't know. But that's not our purpose here. They've made a reasonable request of us. It's a matter that allows such a retail establishment to compete with peer stores to remain competitive. Maybe none of us like that idea that people are out shopping at 3 in the morning, but, you know, this is America. They've made a reasonable request, and also we've put very reasonable amendments to this request, one of them being a 90-day review. And so with regards to precedent-setting, at that point of 90 days, Well, it's all fresh in our minds, fresh after the holidays. We'll have them in here and review it. And if at that time that we want to limit it to four days, we can do that based on the experience of how this went during this holiday season. If at that time we say, you know what? This was nothing but a nightmare. We're not going to let it happen anymore. We're going to rescind this permission. Or my suspicion is that we're going to get to nine days and say, It went without any unexpected incident, and it may continue. So I think, again, I'd like to move the question as amended. Vice President Caraviello.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Is perpetuity the proper legal term to this? Is this granted in perpetuity? No, it's indefinite. Or is it indefinite? Indefinite.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Because there's a difference in the word. Imperfectuity is... Forever. Forever and ever, till the Lord walks on this earth again. So I don't think that's in anything that we give. Thank you for your clarification. Councilor Marks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I understand correctly, this is amended to include a 90 day review. So with so many special permits we've issued over the years, that if at the time of that 90 day review that we're not pleased with the operation, knowing full well that petitioners come to us, And there's concerns, and they're getting it with the 90-day review, that if it's not going to work out after 90 days, if we see problems there, it's a telltale sign to us as a council that it's not going to work, and that the special permits rescinded, or modified, or whatever.
[Fred Dello Russo]: My point is that I don't think we need language. We've done show cause hearings on certain situations.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think that would be a wise idea to ask. I think so. But I'd like to also see this granted tonight so that they can make their business plans.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If it becomes problematic, we shouldn't have to mediate conversations between a store and the police department. They're all adults who know what's necessary, and should the police deem it necessary, they can make a requirement.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Respectfully, a motion to allow you to give a synopsis of the rest.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could just ask, what is the amount of money owed?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, I want to thank Councilor Penta for bringing this up. And I'm supportive of this, but I think perhaps before we do vote on this and set a dollar amount to it, the wise course of action given the information that Councilor Nigel shared with us and also Councilor Caraviello's concerns would be that we meet, perhaps the Finance and Budgeting Committee meet with all those persons who were mentioned by Councilor Caraviello to examine the matter. But it is a critically serious issue and it needs to be addressed and dragging our feet on it is not the right thing to do. So you're perfectly right there, Councilor Penta, that this should be moved on. I think the way to do it would be to develop a plan with those pertinent persons and start to move on it. And we can do it within this budget cycle. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If we could just amend this to include the Director of Personnel, Budget, and Finance.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, just a point of order.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm concerned. I think we've had a report on this in the past couple weeks from this petitioner on the same subject.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I don't want to complicate matters at all by sharing this piece of information, but if one were to go to the town clerk of Winchester for a piece of paper this big with a raised seal, a certified copy of a death certificate, which takes eight minutes for the secretary to produce for you, costs $18. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm grateful for the Councilor to bring this up. And we just had another presentation by a good citizen regarding this parking thing. Now that it's been signed, we know it's coming. One would think that there'd be some degree of public announcement saying, we've signed this contract. Stay tuned. The second week of November, we'll have a preliminary explanation of what this is going to be like for the citizens. Don't worry yet. The parking plan will take effect on exit date. We've received no information from those responsible for this. And I think that's what the citizens deserve, Mr. President. And if I could amend, if Councilor Marks agrees to it, amend his resolution that the city administration offer a preliminary a word to the public of announcement and explanation of the parameters of the parking policies so that people can be prepared in fears that are well-founded can be allayed.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I didn't suggest that the council do an explanation. I suggested that the city administration have the burden and the responsibility to make an explanation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you for your kind apology, Councilor. Thank you, Councilor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I'm wondering if, since we've asked for an explanation from the city authority to explain this program, our discussions might be more fruitful if we had a person here rather than speculate.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That was a result of gradation changes in the sidewalks due to the repairs on Alexander Avenue. The owner of the building is aware of it and there's a plan under effect to make a remedy of that situation that was created because of the change of gradation of the sidewalk.
[Fred Dello Russo]: But I say this with all due respects. isn't every driveway that crosses every sidewalk interacting with the place that people walk?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Oh, I'm not in favor of cars being parked on the sidewalk at all. That wasn't my point.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Whatever the council feels.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Did we not have lengthy discussions about moving bus stops in Medford Square and be told by the MBTA that they would not do it?
[Fred Dello Russo]: In past meetings we've had with my neighbors in businesses that the chief has recommended a couple of spots, if I remember correctly, different spots for loading zones. And it was he who actually shortened the length of the bus stop there to accommodate for more parking.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President. May we take, uh, from the table item number 14, five 99.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Dello Russo. Did we not ask for a committee meeting at the last city council meeting or the council meeting before to address this specific issue with the Water and Sewer Commission?
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's Tuesday, October 28th. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Councilor Lungo-Koehn, for bringing this matter up. I did want to speak tonight not on this issue in particular, but remind voters we've seen in recent years a decrease in lack of interest in elections and voting, and you bring up one particular ballot issue that's on there, a referendum issue, but we have to elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, all the state offices, a representative to the great and general court, a senator, So we have to, a United States Senator and a Congressperson, and we have to address all these referendum issues. And I just want to echo Councilor Lungo-Koehn's urging to the citizens to get out and vote.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's no different than getting up here and saying support candidate A or candidate B. So I understand the president's concerns, and my point maybe was a little long to get at, but I urge citizens to use that resource that the councilor has in her hands, maybe if she can hold it up and show it, that it's a guide to the ballot questions. And so that we urge, as a councilor, all the citizens to get out and vote and to be well informed by using these resources that are available to them from the Secretary of State.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, upon inspection of those records, I found them to be in order and motion for their approval.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Aye.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you. Councilor Dela Rosa. Mr. President, I am in agreement with Councilor Knight. I think that we should observe the ordinance and statutes before us. This isn't something of a grave matter. And oftentimes with collective housing like you have there in the condo building, there would be a, meeting of the residents and a consensus and single voice often represented by the leadership of their housing council or condo board. So, and this isn't something of a grave matter. It's just a occasional extension of hours of operation they'd be seeking to have here.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I think that's what we're going for. The normal means of conveyance of information is by first class mail, so I don't know why anything else would be required.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could, through the chair, and ask the city solicitor to instruct us, are there, in addition to of the requirement for certified mail for repair shops, auto repair shops, and auto body shops. Are there other instances requiring in our ordinances certified mail notification?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, that being said, then I'd, uh, move approval for this, uh, this instance. And, uh, as a, uh, uh, amendment to the, uh, uh, resolution, refer this to the rules committee, convene a meeting, uh, so that we can, uh, clarify this and deal with it, uh, for the future.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's his job. So, and so doing, uh, carrying out the office of his work, he can, he can do that.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. I'd also recommend that the Bicycle Commission, since it never has, take the opportunity to meet with us and committee of the whole to just present to the council what they're doing, they're discussing and their role in the city so that we can be apprised of that as a body. So would you prefer to retable this or?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay. We send it back to them and then have the president convene a meeting in the future. Okay. So if you gentlemen can take this back to Mr. Kulik.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Did the mayor say that he was having a, if I could through the chair, did the mayor say that he was having a public meeting on this?
[Fred Dello Russo]: I don't recall the President of the Chamber ever indicating that he had any particular or exclusive consultative role in this process any more than anybody else who may or may not have, who has made that role public or private.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This discourse seems to exclude the possibility that the mayor consulted with shop owners throughout the city who may or may not have been in membership of the Chamber of Commerce.
[Fred Dello Russo]: One other question, Councilor Dello Russo. I may or may not have prejudice in this matter, but I haven't indicated that publicly.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information, Councilor Dela Russa. I wonder out loud, do we have to authorize him to sign a contract? I thought he was the contracting authority.
[Fred Dello Russo]: They don't have one. Right. Councilor De La Ruza. I'm under the impression that this council unanimously in the past endorsed a course of action regarding a style of enforcement to be undertaken by the mayor. I think you are correct.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This council unanimously endorsed a style of enforcement to be undertaken by the mayor.
[Fred Dello Russo]: a style of enforcement, a means of enforcement that we specified for him to undertake, i.e., that the mayor begin by hiring employees to enforce the existing parking laws.
[Fred Dello Russo]: This is about enforcement, Mr. President. No, this is about pay-to-park. This is about enforcement.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion to table by Councilor Dello Russo.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. How many convenience stores do you operate, sir?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Donovan. As Councilor Marks knows, there and Pearl Street had major work done. And those are part of the long lamented repairs in South Medford that weren't carried out in a timely fashion. But I hope that gets redone. Quickly, I second your motion, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you, Mr. President. I want to also extend my thanks to Councilor Marks for bringing this matter up. If my memory serves me correctly, I think it was President Emeritus Mayorko several years ago had suggested an ordinance to deal with graffiti, and I think it got tied down in committee, and one of the sticking points to it, if my memory serves me right, was that this would sometimes, in dealing with the graffiti, one of the things that you've addressed in this is that it can often place the victims of graffiti, the property owner, also has the additional burden of finding a way to deal with this, get the graffiti cleaned up. And for some people, whether they might own a home or a place of business, the cleanup of such an act is also a burden and may not be covered under their homeowners or business insurance. Um, so I, I'm glad that, uh, in your proposal, we have a remedy for that and, uh, you can count on my support as well.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Could I amend the motion, whatever it may be, to include a request to the mayor's office to provide each member of the Medford City Council with a copy of the signed document.
[Fred Dello Russo]: So is there a particular manner we'd like to get this? I'd prefer paper rather than a petroleum-based product.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Motion, Mr. President, to suspend Rule 33 to take papers in the end.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I was in Boston this afternoon on business. I had a meeting on Washington Street in the south end. There's a park there, a dog park, right there on Washington Street, just between where the Herald was and where the cathedral is. There's a little dog park that's not much bigger than the area behind this rail. Simple, clean, place for people to gather, let the dogs run around, play, intermingle, do whatever it is that they do, and you go home. It's a very simple thing. It's not elaborate. It doesn't have Carrara marble colonnades. It's a chain link fence. It's got the gravel that it needs. It's got water spigots for the dogs to drink out of. And that's it. And a couple benches. And what's that? Refuse bags. Very nice.
[Fred Dello Russo]: helpful rather than speculating to invite them down before the council. I don't know if we should call it a public hearing, but have them appear before the council for the purpose of information. You know, this should be done regularly. Uh, excuse me for going over. This should be done regularly with any number of issues within this community to refresh people's memory.
[Fred Dello Russo]: He's a gem in our community. And I don't see any reason why on earth that he wouldn't come down here. to have a conversation, not to be cross-examined and prosecuted.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Councilor Dello Russo. I think Councilor Knight's recommendation is the wise one and the wise course we should follow. In subcommittee then that gives us the opportunity to be a little more conversational with the members of the board to get questions answered. We can convene in council, have further deliberations among us. and then if we need to call them back, to ask them to come back to address further concerns, and take it from there. It's an exceptionally wise course, and I think Councilor Penta's bringing this to our attention is important for us to have this opportunity.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Just an interesting statistic, Mr. President. According to the official directory of 1950 for the Massachusetts Police Association, Medford at that time had a chief, two captains, five lieutenants, 10 sergeants, and 93 patrolmen. Thank you, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I agree with that 100%. uh, chiming in here is because Medford street was mentioned, uh, which seems to be more of a gravel path these days. And I'm wondering if, uh, if the council wouldn't mind me amending this to include that the DPW commissioner, uh, uh, examine ways that we can perhaps resurface Medford street on the motion of council.
[Fred Dello Russo]: It's completely germane to the Green Line project and would greatly enhance quality of life visitors. Even if you look at the quality of some of the sidewalks in that area. I don't like to be critical, but I mean, a lot of them are just lacking. And it needs to be addressed. We also, I'm sure we all received the same email this weekend that I know a group of neighbors up there had done really tremendous work in addressing some sanitation and rodent issues up there. And we've seen additional infractions happening on the other side of the border. you know, this is an area that a neighborhood that needs attention. And I know a lot of the side streets up there have gotten some over the past couple of years as far as resurfacing, resurfacing, new pipes, sidewalks, and I'd love to see that continue.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Okay. So there's some time.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I didn't mean to interrupt either one of you, but, uh, I do have to point out that even though, and I agree the crosswalks are faded and in need of attention, but you know, throughout the summer season, the staff at the Tufts pool does a wonderful job at putting up barriers and cones and really bringing attention and focus on the pedestrian traffic in that area. So this can only help their efforts.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I just want to commend Councilor Caraviello in suggesting that a committee be appointed. That's a wonderful thing. You know, I spoke tonight up at the pool when we were examining that and the need to encourage opportunities when the pool is restored for people to participate in that as far as exercising leadership in the maintenance and operation of the pool facility. And again, because those oftentimes bring out the best in people. And having enthusiasts for dogs and pets to participate in uh, establishing this, uh, new facility in the city, uh, for, for the dogs and, and for them to have their exercise and ability to, uh, uh, perhaps live, uh, in a more unrestrained way. I think it's wonderful opportunity for people to be involved. So I thank you, Councilor. And, uh, I lend my support to this, uh, uh, motion, Mr. President on the motion as amended when a roll call vote on the roll, Mr. Clark.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Just a point of information, Mr. President, and maybe Councilor Penta could refresh my mind. When was the Judge Jackson report issued? Thank you, Councilor Penta, through the chair.
[Fred Dello Russo]: That's a thing of the past. Mr. President, point of information. Yes. still the contracted auditor for the City of Medford.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Vice president. Thank you, uh, Mr. President and council along the current, uh, uh, presents a, uh, a very worthwhile resolution. We, uh, maybe, I don't know if it was Mrs. Burke or in Baker, our auditor, prepared annually for us. I think maybe Stephanie always used to ask for it. It was a sheet that showed all the bond indebtedness that we had, but it rolled out 30 years, and it showed us when something was going to end. It was a very helpful tool for us to examine everything. It had big items on there that we're still paying off, some of the schools and all that type of stuff. And then some smaller, bigger items, like every time we have to drop several hundred thousand dollars on a new fire truck, things that we'd bond maybe for a shorter term. So, I think it would be very helpful in us looking at that, and I agree with Councilor Penter in the sense that we need to be updated on where we are with the city yard, what's going on with that, and most especially with the police station. The last meeting we had on that several months ago, it was still called out. And we're waiting for an update. And I know sometimes getting engineer studies and soil samples and all that kind of stuff. It takes time to compile and pull together. But, you know, the scenario, tentative scenario that was laid out for us for the police station wasn't something that was pleasing to me, I must say. And I'd really like to see where we are with that before we get too far in something that maybe more than one of us will find disagreeable. I think Councilor Lungo-Koehn is right in asking for this update as soon as possible. We do have aspects of the pool that are time sensitive, and I know access issues are very important to an awful lot of us, but that doesn't mean we can't proceed while examining, straightening that out. So I'm grateful for all of that, and I hope that we can make progress on this, Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: If I could, through the chair, Ms. Rosen, So you pointed out a way of presenting budget and analyzing how each department finishes out each year, how it spent its money. And oftentimes when we get to the end of the year, we do so without doing so in that, you know, Department X has $30,000 left over that it didn't spend, and it's the last week in June. So we're going to take that money and throw it into Department Y, who overspent $60,000, and hope let's try to find the other 30 somewhere. Vis-a-vis the whole capital improvement program, which I think is built into our budget as far as our indebtedness, throughout the S.Y. debt service each year is budgeted, because we know that's going to be what it is. How do you think we can then better improve the budget process?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So starting out with the budget, because I sit on a board for the non-profit, and when we go through our annual budget, we do a projection that we know we're going to have this to work with, X. And then we build to that goal. And part of that goal in the non-profit is an aspect of fundraising for operations. But nonetheless, we meet that. And I think I've often thought that that might be a more helpful way of doing what we do here, though it's tough because there's so much unknown. However, I think that sort of a, and we had talked about this as a group, and I'm sure you remember as far as when we've, several years ago, when we got up to the point of this capital improvement program, that as a council we had envisioned a visioning process that would be collaborative and something that would have open communication, clarity in goals that we then come to agreement on and reach. I think to a degree, we did that without going through that process, because the way government communicates in Medford isn't what one may describe as healthy. But we're doing that. And I think what you're trying to say, or what you are saying, is, well, then let's do that in a healthy, transparent way.
[Fred Dello Russo]: involves participation.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, this gentleman, whose resume we've seen in the past, is a great citizen, a great patriot, and a great financier. I second the approval offered by Councilor Penta.
[Fred Dello Russo]: By point of information, remind the Councilors that we have in the past been in receipt of his resume.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, move suspension so that we can hear from the representative of the Jingle Bell Festival. Yes.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Uh, mr. President, uh, through the chair to Councilor Marks, thank you for your, uh, You're moving this. I think I have over the years mentioned in one way or another that what we have doesn't work all that well most of the time. I'm grateful for the people that serve on those boards and commissions. But there's some things not working in this community. I know a lot of it boils down to money that we're not able to implement and do the things that a lot of people have the vision to see done. This is a worthy step. I wonder if, I just wonder out loud, I don't have the answer to it, if it adds another layer to government that might become cumbersome. So the whole thing needs to be looked at. The other point that Councilor Lungo-Koehn had brought up so aptly is that sometimes one is left with the feeling that these boards that have great participation, which is what you envision, Councilor, great participation, talent from the community, insight, vision, forward thinking, oftentimes they end up in stagnation in an action because of whatever reasons not being theirs. And I wouldn't want to see something so grand as this to be diminished. and to have people's hopes dashed. I don't know what the answer is. This is a worthy start. What we have and what we're doing in this community isn't working. And I think that's what this is motivated out of my senses from what you shared with us tonight. And I, as the chairman of the subcommittee on transportation and as somebody who's worked at sometimes more diligently than others on the Green Line project. I share your frustration to some level with this, and I'd like to see progress be made in that area. I'll support this.
[Fred Dello Russo]: What information, Vice President Dello Russo? What is the source of this information that you're giving to us?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of information?
[Fred Dello Russo]: So this curriculum that you're speaking about comes out of Agenda 21? No. interruption here, with all due respects, is to, has any administrator or anybody who helps form our school's curriculum spoken on this matter?
[Fred Dello Russo]: Where are the high school administrators in this? Or the school administrators?
[Fred Dello Russo]: This sounds like something out of the McCarthy era. No it isn't. I'm concerned here.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Point of clarification.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Whose philosophy?
[Fred Dello Russo]: It sounds like post-war socialism from Europe.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President.
[Fred Dello Russo]: My recollections may be flawed, but I, as a former admissions officer of a college, I remember dealing with students that took part of this, uh, international baccalaureate program. Some of them were foreign students. Some of them, if I remember correctly, I visited a high school operated by the United Nations over there on the east side of Manhattan. and interviewed students there. They seemed like bright young men and women. They didn't at all seem like fifth column communists or anything. I want to get to the bottom of this in some sort of way here, because that's not how I recall the program as in my recollections. It was akin to an AP program. A lot of these kids were very bright and capable. They came in with some degree or another. I mean, every college had its own policy as to what degree of advanced placement credit they'd be able to get. And it pointed more to a rigor in the curriculum that these kids did some serious work. It wasn't necessarily the content of it. It was, you looked at a kid that applied out of New York State, for instance, took the Regents program and did well on their Regents exams. You looked at that as an indicator and that was my recollection of the International Baccalaureate program and not as something as a political agenda. While the United States often points historically to its rugged individualism, there's also the concept of e pluribus unum. And aspects of what's being purported here, though it might be extreme and secularist in my point of view, aspects of what the UN also could be attributed to the social gospel and a certain person from Palestine in Judea.
[Fred Dello Russo]: And if we could, I think we need, where's Larry? You know, the school committee is wonderful. I don't even know if they set the curriculum. Does the state set the curriculum in our schools? We need to talk about the curriculum. Because I've had more than one person tell me that they don't teach civics in the schools anymore. Kids don't even know our national story. They don't know our national myths. They don't know our basics of how our government works. So maybe we ought to be looking at that. As someone who worked in education and someone who particularly focused on curricula and courses of studies and assessing students for their worthiness for college, I understand some of these concepts and I certainly looked for basics and for students who got the things that build them into people capable with the capacity of doing college work. So I'm all for having a meeting on that type of thing, but we don't even have a resolution before us other than to discuss Agenda 21 and the baccalaureate program. So I don't know if, there's not even an agenda here. We need some language if we're gonna take a vote on anything. you know, we need to hear, we need to hear from administrators in the school system and what is, I'd like to know what's being taught in the schools if this is so alarming. And I'm the last person that, no, maybe, I wanna see what we're about as a nation be taught in the school. And I think it's worthy to look at other points of view in the academic process at some point when someone's ready for that. But are we doing the best for our students? If this is what the issue is about, because we spoke about a lot of things, but if it's all funneling down to what is the curriculum being taught in our schools, and if parents, I'm not aware of parents having a concern about their students being turned into socialists. Um, but, uh, I think we ought to look at this then. Um, obviously, uh, this type of agenda and if, if this is what the UN, I think it's a far cry from what Eleanor Roosevelt had in mind some 70 some odd years ago. Uh, if this is what we're getting at, but this is what, if we look at our friends in Europe, uh, and what's happened to them, In, uh, their efforts to, uh, have some sort of, uh, elimination of, of uniqueness, uh, to each nation. Um, uh, we only have to look at them to see the, uh, the ramifications of this. Thank you.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, I want to add my congratulations to them. Not only will they receive wonderful refreshment in the areas of theology and scripture, et cetera, but I'm sure they will not have one bad meal.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Yes, Vice President Dello Russo. Just by way of commentary on the last remark, I think, and I hope it's, I was aware of that, and I hope it's well known throughout the community that John Byers always tries to do the right thing. Very good.
[Fred Dello Russo]: I want Councilor Pence to give his input, but we don't have, I don't think we have. You have the report. I understood also that in that context that there was further revision to the plan forthcoming. So until we have further revision.
[Fred Dello Russo]: All right, then perhaps we ought to put, now that we have that report, perhaps we ought to plan on discussing it at a point.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President. Well then, let's do it in the Committee of the Whole in two weeks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: Mr. President, the motion to send to the committee of the whole. Yes. in two weeks. Two weeks.
[Fred Dello Russo]: May we also add to that motion, my motion, that we invite the chair of the technology committee to be present. Invite all the members. Who's that? Let's have all of them then. Invite all the members of the technology committee. 75 people in that little smelly room.
[Fred Dello Russo]: May I, with all deference to Madam Clerk, amend my motion to include an invitation to the mayor?