Medford City Council

The Twenty-First Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts May 29, 2012

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 Twenty-First 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 Tabled Records of the Meeting of May 15, 2012 were passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn The Records of the meeting of May 22, 2012 were passed to Councillor Camuso

HEARINGS 12-443 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, May 29, 2012 on a petition by National Grid of Malden, MA. And Verizon New England Inc., be and hereby granted joint or identical locations for and permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, 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. Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked National Grid. WR# 12155134 dated 3/20/2012 The following are the streets and highways referred to: Locust Street National Grid to install new pole 4419-1 35 south of existing P4419 Approved Chief Engineer Upon review of this petition, the Engineering Department finds that the work can proceed forthwith provided that no City Owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely impacted. National Grid must be careful to locate the new utility pole and conduit to avoid any underground services. Also, sidewalk and other city property must be restored to existing or better condition. That is sidewalk restoration is to be replacement in-kind: if a concrete panel is disturbed then a new concrete panel. 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. Plans can be viewed in City Clerks Office 781-393-2425 S/ Edward P. Finn 2

City Clerk MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 12-457-Offered by President Maiocco Be It Resolved the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences on the passing of Denise Sacco, wife of Medford Police Chief Leo Sacco 12-458-Offered by Councillor Camuso Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council sends its sincere condolences to the family of Denise Sacco who passed away recently. Mrs. Sacco is the wife of Medford Police Chief Leo Sacco and the mother of Medford Police Detective Leo Sacco and Officer Joseph Sacco of the MBTA Police. 12-459-Offered by President Maiocco Be it resolved that the Mayor have the appropriate dept update the council regarding the visiting nurses assoc of Medfords proposed building on Winthrop St. 12-460-Offered by President Maiocco Be it resolved that the solicitor present the proposed, updated massage ordinance at this time 12-461-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it resolved that the City Assessor and/or Director of Fianance provide the amount that will have to be budgeted by July 1 in order to NOT raise taxes come December 2012. PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 12-453-Petition by John Storella, 20 Metcalf St., to address the Council on the Budget Process 12-454-Petition by Alexander Flores, 44 Russell St., Everett, Ma. 02149 for a Taxi-operators License Cori on File-Police 12-455-Petition by David Presutti, 236 N. Main St., Natick and James OConnell, 8 Ashford Trail #886, Peabody d/b/a Antique Classics for a Second Hand Article License at its location 379 Main Street On File Business Certificate #74 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Police Dept-Traffic & CORI Health Dept. Treasurer 3

State Tax Form Request for Letter of Compliance Workers Compensation 12-456-Petition by MPower Athletics Inc., 861 Highland Ave., Medford, D/B/A Medford Jr. Mustangs & Medford Youth Football & Cheer for Common Victuallers License for the Concession at Hormel Stadium, 97 Locust St., Medford On File Application Business Certificate #97 Building Dept. Fire Dept. Police Dept Health Dept. Treasurer State Tax Form Letter of Compliance REPORTS OF COMMITTEES UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 11.486 Amendments to Appendix A Fee Schedule IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14, 2011 11.583 Taxi Operator License Imran Pithawala IN CITY COUNCIL 11.713 SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED TABLED

On record to oppose Congress Inflation Index IN CITY COUNCIL IN CITY COUNCIL November 15, 2011 November 22, 2011 TABLED TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Rose Marie Oscar IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 TABLED

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Yale Street Parking Lot Health & Safety

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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

Records: The Tabled Records of the Meeting of May 15, 2012 were passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn The Records of the meeting of May 22, 2012 were passed to Councillor Camuso Adjournment: