Medford City Council

The Twenty-third Regular Meeting

Medford, Massachusetts
June 23, 2015
City Council
Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., President
Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Vice President
Paul A. Camuso
Richard F. Caraviello
Adam Knight
Michael J. Marks
Robert M. Penta
President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. called the Twenty-third 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
The Records of June 16, 2015 were passed to Councillor Knight.
Council Commendations
Medford High School Varsity Girls Softball-GBL Champs
Medford High School Varsity Boys Baseball-GBL Champs
Medford High School Varsity Girls Lacrosse-GBL Champs
Medford High School Varsity Boys Lacrosse-GBL Champs
HEARING
15-542
LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND
CONDUITS
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, June
23, 2015 on a petition by National Grid of North Andover, MA. 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:
Boston Ave.-National Grid to install 1 SO Pole and relocate one 1 JO Pole. National
Grid to install 325 +/- of 6-5 primary duct, 105 +/- of 2-5 primary duct, 10 +/- of 4-5
primary duct, (2) 3 phase primary risers, 1 new midspan pole 3310-50. Ngrid to relocate
Pole 3313 23 +/- North of existing location
Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a
location for and 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. Said underground conduits to be
located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Boston AveMedford, Massachusetts No# 19054236 April 22, 2015
Approved Chief Engineer Upon review of this petition, the Engineering Department
based on the Engineers review, that 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 sidewalk and any other City owned property are restored. It is my understanding
that Tufts will be responsible for sidewalk and road restoration. Should the responsibility
change, National Grid must restore these areas to existing or better condition. All
temporary structures are removed and the public way restored
As built information associated with this work is accurately incorporated into the as built
drawings Tufts will submit to the Cit National Grid will inform the City of any newly
installed duct bank that it determines in the future, will NOT be used as the 105 ft. length
of duct bank that extends from the building service to Pole 3314
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. #781-393-2516 Plans can be
viewed in City Clerks Office 781-393-2425
S/ Edward P. Finn
City Clerk

15-543
Grants of Location
MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, June 23, 2015
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 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:
Said underground located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith
marked GP MED 100449915-2 Dated 04/02/15.
The following are the streets and highways referred to:
Sargent Street-Extend Gas Main 150 of 6 Plastic in Sargent St to serve #73
Sargent St.
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 initial trench shall have a minimum of 4 inches (depth) of asphalt base course,
followed by saw cutting and grind & inlay at a date determined by the Medford DPW.
The gravel base under the trench shall be compacted per Medford Standards.
Given winter conditions, National Grid will need to coordinate with DPW regarding snow
removal and snow plowing/plate monitoring during storms
Before beginning work the contractor shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtain applicable
permits from the Engineering Division. The contractor shall utilize City of Medford
Regulations and standards for restoration as well as remove all debris related to its work
Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516. Plans can be
viewed in City Clerks Office 781-393-2425
s/ Edward P. Finn
City Clerk

15-512

CITY OF MEDFORD
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Alden
Memorial Auditorium, City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford,
Massachusetts, on Tuesday Evening, June 23, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. on a petition
from Boston Bread LLC d/b/a Panera for a Special Permit to amend its Hours of
Operation in accordance with Medford Zoning Ordinance Chapter 94, sec. 94145 to operate extended hours at its business at 499 Riverside Ave., Medford,
MA. On said site being located in a C-1 (Commercial 1) Zoning District
Monday Sunday 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM
Petition and plan may be seen in the Office of the City Clerk, Medford City Hall,
Medford, MA.
Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. 781-393-2516. The City
of Medford is an EEO/AA/504 Employer. For information contact the City Clerk
781-393-2425
By order of the City Council.
S/ Edward P. Finn
City Clerk
Advertised in Medford Daily Mercury June 4 and June 11, 2015

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

15-550-Offered by Councillor Knight

Be it resolved the Medford City Council extend it's deep and sincere condolences
to the family of Paul Kavanaugh Sr. on his recent passing.

15-551-Offered by Councillor Penta

Be It Resolved that the city administration appropriate $75,000 from free cash to
further use in the fixing of potholes in our city streets.

15-552- Offered by Councillor Penta

Be It Resolved that the 5 High Street building be discussed.

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS

15-553Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Jeffrey Sarra of Batten Bros. for Panera
Bread, 499 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA OCD application 2015 -12 sign #1, sign
#2, sign #3; application 2015-11c; application 2015-18 excessive number of
signs; application 2015-11F excessive number of signs; application 2015 signs
4,5,6,7,& 10 excessive number of signs

15-554Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Jeffrey Sarra of Batten Bros. for Noodles
& Company, 491 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA OCD application 2015-11D only
one secondary allowed

15-555Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Avenue, Medford, MA to address the

Medford City Council for the Immediate Restoration of access TV in an
emergency measure for the election 2015.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

15-556REVISED
June 19, 2015
The Honorable President and
Members of the Medford City Council
Medford City Hall
Medford, MA 02155
Dear Mr. President and Councillors:
I submit herewith for your approval, the following amendment to the proposed Fiscal
2016 budget for the City of Medford for the period
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016: the addition of $251,325 for Library salary and expenses
as set forth in my letter to you of June 9, 2015.
I am also requesting a technical correction to the OCD/Boards Budget and the Public
Works Non-Enterprise budgets. The Hormel Commission budget was inadvertently
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included in the OCD/Board Budget. It should be reflected instead in the Public Works
Non-Enterprise budgets.
The total amended submitted appropriations to cover Municipal Salaries and Expenses
including those of the Medford School Department are:
Municipal Departments
School Department
TOTAL

$102,701,445
$ 52,933,000
$155,634,445

DEPARTMENT

PERSONNEL

ORDINARY

LEGISLATIVE
EXECUTIVE
FINANCE/AUDITING
ASSESSING
TREASURY
LAW
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CITY CLERK
ELECTION/REGISTRATION
LICENSING
CONSERVATION
OCD/BOARDS
WORKERS COMPENSATION
HUMAN DIVERSITY
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

GENERAL GOVERNMENT
222,900
3,326
791,535
126,833
443,694
72,000
253,274
66,062
471,284
172,471
235,472
109,104
107,122
90,606
331,700
15,065
230,180
51,120
5,400
400
5,800
1,300
175,666
73,581
1,500
853,000
51,900
4,800
132,489
31,792

TOTAL

226,226
918,368
515,694
319,336
643,755
344,576
197,728
346,765
281,300
5,800
7,100
249,247
854,500
56,700
164,281

PROTECTION PERSON & PROPERTY

POLICE
11,110,452
1,043,211
12,153,663
FIRE
11,266,046
745,450
12,011,496
WEIGHTS/MEASURES
90,341
4,331
94,672
ELECTRICAL INSP
306,532
866,173
1,172,705
CONSUMER ADV
0
1,000
1,000
CIVIL DEFENSE
8,700
3,540
12,240
TRAFFIC & PARKING
1,500
26,000
27,500
BUILDING
544,425
308,862
853,287
PUBLIC WORKS:
NON ENTERPRISE DIVISION*
2,902,147
6,384,336
9,286,483
SEWER ENTERPRISE
846,672
12,130,996
12,977,668
WATER ENTERPRISE
975,080
8,080,998
9,056,078
*Cemetery, Engineering, Highway, Park, Forestry & Recreation
HEALTH & ELDERLY SERVICES
BOARD OF HEALTH
503,384
76,143
579,527
COUNCIL ON AGING
212,747
69,300
282,047
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
1,003,157
359,391
1,362,548

VETERANS SERVICES
RETIREMENT
GENERAL
ENTERPRISE-WATER & SEWER
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
FIRE/GLASS/BOILER
GROUP HEALTH, DENTAL & LIFE
LIABILITY
MEDICARE
UNEMPLOYMENT

GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PROTECTION PERSON & PROPERTY
PUBLIC WORKS:
NON ENTERPRISE DIVISION*
SEWER ENTERPRISE
WATER ENTERPRISE
HEALTH & ELDERLY SERVICES
LIBRARY
VETERANS & CELEBRATIONS
PENSIONS & ANNUITIES
BONDS & INTEREST
INSURANCE
TOTAL

VETERANS & CELEBRATIONS

105,224
238,731
PENSIONS & ANNUITIES
0
10,167,381
BONDS & INTEREST
0
6,490,660
0
718,548
INSURANCE
34,000
333,666
18,544,944
91,000
900,000
75,000

343,955
10,167,381
6,490,660
718,548
34,000
333,666
18,544,944
91,000
900,000
75,000

SUMMARY
3,465,316
23,327,996

1,671,460
2,998,567

5,136,776
26,326,563

2,896,747
846,672
975,080
716,131
798,157
105,224
0
0
0
33,131,324

6,384,336
12,130,996
8,080,998
145,443
313,066
238,731
10,167,381
7,209,208
19,978,610
69,318,796

9,281,083
12,977,668
9,056,078
861,574
1,111,223
343,955
10,167,381
7,209,208
19,978,610
102,450,120

MUNICIPAL
SCHOOL
TOTAL

102,701,445
52,933,000
155,634,445

Very truly yours,

(SIGNATURE FILE/PAPER)
Michael J. McGlynn, MAYOR

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

13-633

Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force

IN CITY COUNCIL

14-540

AUGUST 6, 2013

TABLED

Show Cause Hearing CTC Gold Refinery, 6 Salem St

IN CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 17, 2014
TABLED
IN CITY COUNCIL

JULY 15, 2014

TABLED

14-568

Solicitors Information Channel 3

TABLED

14-793

IN CITY COUNCIL
JULY 15, 2014
Tax Rate & Surplus Funds
IN CITY COUNCIL

TABLED

15-005

Mary K. Benoit address Council on Medford Senior Center

IN CITY COUNCIL

15-056

TABLED

Medford Jobs & Infrastructure

APRIL 14, 2015

TABLED

APRIL 28, 2015

TABLED

Support Community Access Television H.2847

IN CITY COUNCIL

'15-432

TABLED

KENO To Go Asha Petal Spring Street Superette, 88 Spring St

IN CITY COUNCIL

'15-424

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Robert Cappucci, 71 Evans St

IN CITY COUNCIL

'15-420

JANUARY 6, 2015

Auditor provide updated breakdown of bonds

IN CITY COUNCIL

'15-361

DECEMBER 23, 2014

APRIL 28, 2015

TABLED

MASS DOT appears & explains Craddock Bridge

IN CITY COUNCL

MAY 5, 2015

TABLED

'15-486

Outreach /Agent-Substance Abuse

IN CITY COUNCIL

MAY 19, 2015

PASSED
FIRST READING

ADVERTISED

JUNE 4, 2015

TRANSCRIPT

(eligible for third reading)JUNE 16, 2015

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE
Reports Due / Deadlines

Records:
The Records of June 16, 2015 were passed to Councillor Knight.

Adjournment:
MEDFORD CITY COUNCIL SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
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