Medford City Councit
‘The Twonty-fifth Regular Meoting
Medford, Massachusetts
July 24, 2045,
City Counc’
Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr, President
Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Vice President
Paul A. Camuso
Richard F. Caraviello
‘Adam Knight
Michael J. Marks
Robert Ml. Penta
President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. called the Twenty-fith Regular Meeting of the
Medford City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. at the Howard F. Alden Memorial
Augitorium, Medford City Hall
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The Records of June 30, 2015 were passed to Councillor Marks.
HEARING
CITY OF MEDFORD
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGS
‘A Public Hearing will be held by the Medford City Council in the Howard F. Alden
‘Memorial Audiontum, City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford,
Massachusetts, on Tuesday Evening, July 21, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. on a petition
from CTDJ Ine. dlbla Carriage House for a Special Permits to amend the zoning
‘ordinance in accordance with Medford Zoning Ordinance Chapter 94, sec. $4-
148 (d) Table of Use Regulation, Use 31 Eating Place, Other than a Drive in
Eating Place to operate its business at 572 Boston Ave., Medford, MA. On said
site being located in a Industrial (I) Zoning District.Potions and plans may be seen in the Office of the City Clerk, Mediord City Hall,
Medford, MA.
Call 781-399-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D.781- 393-2516.
‘The Cily of Medford is an EEO/AAIS04 Employer. For information, contact the
City Clerk 393-2425
By order of the City Council,
s/ Edward P. Finn
City Clerk
City of Medford
‘Advertised in Medford Daily Mercury July 3 and July 10, 2015
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
15-584-Offered by Councillor Caraviello
Be It Resolved that Medford Council would lke to allow the Medford Energy
Committee to address the Council about the upcoming Energy Festival to inform
residents, businesses, and community organization's on the process of haw the
‘awards willbe chosen for this years event.
15-885-Offered by Councillor Knight
Be It Resolved that a representative from Medford's Energy Committee be
recognized regarding the Green Energy Awards and Harvest Your Energy
Festival
86-Offered by Councillor Knight
Bo It Resolved the MBTA take the necessary steps to address cleanliness at the
West Medford Commuter Rail Station.
15.587-Offered by Councillor Knight
Be It Resolved OCD review the zoning at Wellington Plaza with intent to make
recommendations that will promote mixed use, transit-based development, and
the creation of affordable housing,
18-588-Offered by Councilor Knight
Be It Resolved the Medford City Council meet as a Committee of the Whole in
‘September 2015, December 2018, March 2016 with the Budget Director to
‘monitor the current fiscal year’s operating budget and to prepare for the next
fiscal year's operating budget.96-Offered by Councillor Penta
Be It Resolved that the location at 5 High Street and the unsightly scaffolding that
surrounds the entire building and sidewalk location continues to present a safety
‘and ugly appearance and since the city administration has yet to require the
building owner to take any corrective action that an ordinance be established that
addresses problems such as this
18-597-Offered by Councillor Penta
Be It Resolved that upon citizens’ request an explanation be forward to the
council and citizens of Medford as to alleged complaints that the mayor's Kiosk
parking program run by the Republic Parking Company from Tennessee did in
fact issue tickels on the 4th of July
418.598.Offered by Councillor Caraviello
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Councit look into removing the old pay
phone stand in front of 29 High St.
18-589-Offered by Councillor Knight
Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend it's deep and sincere condolences to
the family of Salvatore DiMeo on his recent passing.
15-890-Offered by Councillor Knight
Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend it's deep and sincere
condolences to the family of Maria Ruberti on her recent passing.
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS
Patition for Taxi Operator License by Louis Stagnen, 71 Clifton Street, Malden,
MA 02148. Driving for City Wide Taxi, Canal St, Medford, MA
ON FILE
CORI Police Dept
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Petition by Michael Ruggiero, 18 Pembroke St, Medford, MA to address the
Council on appointing a traffic engineer either through MA DOT or contractually
to study congestion, speeding and neavy trucking to alleviate problems or ie
residential streets,
15.595-
Paiition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Avenue, Medford, MA to address the
Council on a vote on lending monies from non-profits tothe library.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
15.591.
July 16,2015
To: President Fredetick N, Dello Russo, Jt and
‘Members of the Medford City Couneil
FROM: Mayor Michael J. MeGlynn,
RE: Loan Order ~ Capital Improvements to City Sewer System
‘CIETY OF MEDFORD
MASSACHUSETTS,
LOAN ORDER
BEIT ORDERED: That the sum of $2,120,000 be and hereby is appropristed to pay
costs of making capital improvements fo the City's sewer system, ineluding the payment
ofall costs incidental o elated thereto, aad that to meet this appropriation, the City
the approval ofthe Mayor, is authorized to botrow said sum and 10 issue
bonds or notes ofthe City therefore in the aggregate principal amount of $2,120,000
‘under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1), ofthe Massachusetts General Laws, as
amended and supplemented, or pirsuant to any other enabling authority. The Treasurer
is authorized to borrow all or any portion of the amount appropriated by this order
‘through the Massachusets Water Resources Authority Local Financial Assistance
Program.
(signature file/paper)
Michael I. MeGlyan, Mayor
92.
July 16,2015
‘To the Honorable President and
‘Members of the Medford City Council
City Hall
Medford, MA. 02155
Dear Mr, President and Councillors:
| respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body’ confit the
reappointment of Michael Luongo, who resides at 145 Fourth Steet, to the Medford
Housing Authority fr a five-year term to expire April 8, 2020,
Sincerely,MIM:me
14.568
(Gignatue filepaper)
Michael . MeGlynn,
MAYOR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
‘Acceptanes of GLC, 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force
INCITYCOUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED
Show Cause Hearing CTC Gold Refinery, 6 Salem St
INCITY COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2014 TABLED
INCITY COUNCIL. JULY 18, 2014 TABLED
Solicitor’ information Channel 3
INGITY COUNCIL JULY 18, 2014, TABLED
‘Tax Rate & Surplus Funds
INGITYCOUNCIL DECEMBER 23,2014 TABLED
Mary K. Benoit address Council on Medford Senior Genter
IWcITY.COUNCIL ——JANUARY6,2015 TABLED
‘Auditor provide updated breakdown of bonds
IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17,2015 TABLED
Robert Cappuccl, 71 Evans St Medford Jobs & Infastructure
WCITY COUNCIL APRIL. 14, 2015, TABLED
KENO To Go Asha Petal Spring Street Superette, 88 Spring St
INGITY COUNCIL ——_APRIL.28, 2015, TABLED
Mass Dot Appear & explain Craddock Bridge
IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 2015 TABLED$75,000 Appropriate for potholes and repairs
INCITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2016 SECTION 22
"15.555. Revised amendment to Fiscal 2016
INCMTY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2015 TABLED
145-570. Cleaning & Dyeing License Nu Way Cleaners
INGITY COUNCIL JUNE 20,2018 TABLED
‘Cleaning & Dyeing License Grace Cleaners
IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 30, 2015 TABLED
Update on Medford Cable Access
IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 30, 2015 SECTION 22
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE
Roports Due / Deadlines
Record
‘The Records of June 30, 2015 were passed to Councillor Marks,
Adjournment:
MEDFORD CITY COUNCIL SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday August 14, 2015 7:00 PM.
Tuesday September 22, 2015 700 PM
Tuesday September 29, 2015 7:00 PM