Medford City Council

The Thirty-fourth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts November 26, 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 Thirty-fourth 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 November 19, 2013 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo. MOTIONS ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

13-767-Offered by President Maiocco Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences to all members of Mayor Michael McGlynns family on the passing of his mother, Helen McGlynn, wife of former Mayor John J. McGlynn and further that this evenings council meeting be devoted to her memory. 13-764-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that the recent contract with Tufts University be discussed.

13-765-Offered by Councillor Penta Be It Resolved that the Director of Public Works meet with the council to review the to be built new DPW building and equipment.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 13-766Petition by Ousman Youssouf,owner of Star Taxi, 407R Mystic Ave, Medford, MA to upgrade vehicle #20 from plate # TA17429 2001 Lincoln Town Car vin # 1LNHM82W81Y717056 to 2010 Mercury Marquis vin # 2MEBM7FV4AX613619

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 13-768November 22, 2013 To: President Maiocco and Members of the Medford City Council

From: Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor Re: Appropriation Request Library/Police Motorcycles/Fire Turnout Gear

Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve an appropriation of $156,000 for the following purpose: Library Personnel 010-610-5110 Ordinary 010-610-5430 TOTAL Fire Ordinary 010-220-5875 Police Ordinary 010-210-5875

$24,000

Circulation Position (Council Paper 13-724)

$15,000 $39,000

Repair Broken Windows (Request at Budget time)

$80,000

40 sets-turnout gear

$37,000

5 Police Motorcycles

Thank you for your consideration of this request. Library Director, Brian Boutilier, Chief of Police Leo Sacco and Fire Chief Frank Giliberti will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, (signature filed/ paper) Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13-372 James Morse address Logan Airport noise IN CITY COUNCIL 13-374 APRIL 23, 2013 TABLED

MWRA Assessment Transfer $108,417.00 IN CITY COUNCIL April 23, 2013 TABLED

13-472

Taxi Operator License Mohammed G. Mostafa IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 2013 TABLED

13-497

Show Cause Hearing Star Taxi IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 9, 2013 TABLED

13-506

Taxi Operator License Joseph F. Pierre IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 2013 TABLED

13-633

Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED

13-742

Taxi Operator License Victor E. Cheah IN CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 2013 TABLED

13-744

Taxi Operator License Mowlid A. Hassan IN CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 2013 TABLED

13-757

Taxi Operator License Frantz Francois IN CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 2013 TABLED

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

Records: The Records of November 19, 2013 were passed to Vice President DelloRusso Adjournment: Elections Schedule Congressional Special Election December 10, 2013 Upcoming City Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM