Medford City Council

The Twenty-eighth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts September 28, 2010

City Council
Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Stephanie Muccini Burke Paul A. Camuso Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Twenty-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 the Twenty-seventh regular Meeting of September 21, 2010 were passed to Councillor Marks. MOTION, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 10-606-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved under what legal authority does the Mayor have to transfer monies from the cable account to the citys budget without informing or a vote by the council. 10-607- Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the Condon Shell revised parking lot be discussed as to its cost, usefulness, use and public safety. 10-608-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the cost effectiveness and multi million dollar expenditure of the new proposed parking garage off Governors Avenue be discussed further. 10-609- Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the Mayors new trash program has yet to address city wide issues, legal and otherwise, how then can he be starting a November 1 st start date. 1

10-610- Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the right turn only sign coming from the Members Plus Bank be inforced in the interest of public safety. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 10-611REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #10-151-5762 Date: September 23, 2010 To: Fr: President Robert Maiocco and Members of the Honorable Medford City Council Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Claimant Name: Donna Silveira - File #07-54 Date of Accident: May 9, 2007 Date of Settlement: September 17, 2010 Date of Trial Result: NA Amount of Request: $12,000.00 Claimants Attorney:Spada & Zullo, LLP Description of Alleged Claim: The claimant, Donna Silveira of 142 Gore Road Revere, MA, was injured on High Street, Medford on May 9, 2007 when a City of Medford DPW truck, operated by George Smith, struck the rear of her car which was at a full stop. Ms. Silviera suffered injuries to neck, shoulders, back, bilateral trapezius strain and headaches. She was treated at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital and was out of work for four weeks. All releases have been signed and received Breakdown to Amount Requested: Medical Cost: Lost Wages: Property Damage: Other: Total Settlement: $5,829.23 $1,000.00 n/a n/a $12,000.00

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 8.366Legislative action to prevent the taking of any taxpayer private residential property in Medford with the expansion of the Green Line into Medford IN COUNCIL 10-314 MAY 6, 2008 TABLED

Taxi Operator License Philip J. Robinson IN CITY COUNCIL APRIL 13, 2010 TABLED

10.328

Three Salem Street gas station inspections & Taxes & EPA commitments IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 2010 APRIL 27, 2010 MAY 4, 2010 TABLED TABLED TABLED

10.460

New Residential Trash Collection IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 2010 TABLED

10.564

PERAC memo #25/2010 local option termination of allowance MGL C 32 Sec 10(2) acceptance by council IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 31, 2010 TABLED

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006 07-072-Intercept Program 08-381-Six Month Review SPC Extended Hours Spring St. Superette, Jan 6, 2009 08-529-SPC Extended Hours Burger King, 383 Middlesex 6 month review 10-076-Google RFI project papers March 9, 2010 Records: The Records of the Meeting of September 21, 2010 were passed to Councillor Marks Adjournment: 3