Medford City Council

The Eighth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts March 5, 2013

City Council
Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Paul A. Camuso Richard F. Caraviello Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Eighth Regular Meeting of the Medford City Council to order at 7:00 P.M., at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall.

ROLL CALL SALUTE TO THE FLAG RECORDS

The Records of February 26, 2013 were passed to Councillor Caraviello. HEARING 13-092 LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITSGRANTS OF LOCATIONS MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS CITY CLERKS OFFICE 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 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, March 5, 2013 on a petition by National Grid of Malden, MA. for permission to the locations of mains as hereinafter described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and after the following streets, lanes, highways, and places of City of Medford and of pipes, valves, governors, manholes and other structures, fixtures and 1

appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said mains and accomplish the objects of said company; and the digging up and opening the ground to lay or place same. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be permission to excavate the public to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked GP-MED-837879-12-351 dated 12-24-2012 The following are the streets and highways referred to: Replace and relocate approximately 190 of 6 plastic main on Harvard Street and 160 of 6 plastic main on Winchester Street to accommodate new MWRA 30 drain to be installed The said National Grid shall comply with all applicable provisions of law and ordinances of the City of Medford to the enjoyment of said locations and rights Approved Chief Engineer Upon review of this petition, the Engineering Division finds that the work can proceed forthwith provided that no City-owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely For instance, if the crossing of the Citys water main over a pipe joint , the City will consider this an impact and may require National Grid to pay for replacing a section of pipe. An engineers plan depicting existing utilities must be provided to the City prior to National Grid receiving their street opening permit. Any sidewalk and other city property must be restored to existing or better conditions. That is sidewalk restoration is to be a replacement in-kind: if a concrete panel is disturbed then a new concrete panel must be installed. Before beginning work the contractor shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtain applicable permits from the Engineering Division. National Grid shall complete all restoration in accordance with City of Medford regulations and standards as well as for removing all debris related to its work Approved - Supt. of Wires Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #393-2516 Plans can be viewed in City Clerks Office 781-393-2425 s/ Edward P. Finn City Clerk

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

13-097- Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved the City Council review the Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulations as it relates to the Surrounding Communities (Cities) regarding the proposed Everett casino.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 13-096Petition by Ed Barry, Manager, Malden Trans Inc., d/ba Medford Taxi to seek approval to transfer Taxi Licenses on the following vehicles License # 5 8 19 22 24 25 28 32 to VIN# 2FAFP71W65X108736 2FAHP71W86X118677 2FAFP71WX6X117053 2FAFP71W35X107608 2FAHP71W66X124686 2FAFP71W77X129963 2FAFP71WX7X163113 2FAFP71WX4X159266 Make/Model 2005 FORD CROWN VIC 2006 FORD CROWN VIC 2006 FORD CROWN VIC 2005 FORD CROWN VIC 2006 FORD CROWN VIC 2007 FORD CROWN VIC 2007 FORD CROWN VIC 2004 FORD CROWN VIC

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 12-469 Council paper 12-049 back on agenda for Third Reading IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 2012 SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 TABLED TABLED Chair in doubt

12-558

Loan Order $63,500 Relocation Costs DPW Facility IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2012 TABLED

13-047

Taxi Operator License by Mohamed O. Khalid IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2013 TABLED

13-048

Taxi Operator License by Akbar Said IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2013 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License by Anthony J. Ward IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2013 TABLED

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Michael Karnes Just Energy Program IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 29, 2013 TABLED

13-067

Loan Order $3,175,934.00 Water System Improvements IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 2013 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AMENDED $3,200,000.00 PASSED TO TAKE ITS FIRST READING AS AMENDED TRANSCRIPT

IN COMMITTEE

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ADVERTISED Eligible for 3rd reading 13-080 Stealth Bathroom Bill IN CITY COUNCIL

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 11-099-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation A-Tech, 67 Mystic Ave, Sept 20, 2011 11-631-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation Burger King 383 Mystic Ave April 24, 2012 12-090-Six Month Review SPC Zoning Medford Gas & Repair, 85 Main St October 9, 2012 12-091-Three Month Review Class 4 Repair License Ravelo Auto Repair, 144 Mystic Ave July 3, 2012 12-507-Traffic Commission review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue 12-508- Six Month Review SPC hours Kellys Drive-Thru, 35 Revere Beach Pky, Jan 10, 2013 Records: The Records of February 26, 2013 were passed to Councillor Caraviello. Adjournment: