Medford City Council
‘The Twenty-ninth Regular Meeting
Medford, Massachusetts
October 6, 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-ninth 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 September 29, 2016 were passed to Councilor Knight,
HEARING
Grants of Location
MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS.
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
You are hereby notilied that by order ofthe City Council, a Public Hearing willbe
ivan at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall,
‘Medford, Massachusotts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, October 6, 2016 on a patton of
"National Grid for permission tothe locations of mains as hereinafter described forthe
transmission and distribution of gas in and under the folowing public streets, lanes, highways
‘and places ofthe Clty of Medford and of the pipes, vales, governors, manholes and other
stuctures, fxtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protector operate said mains‘and accomplish the objects of said company and the digging up and opening the ground to lay
or place same:
“The following ate the streets and highways referred to
Extend Gas Main 55' to serve #26 Westvale Rd., Medford
‘Said underground located substantially in accordance withthe plan fled herewith marked GP —
MED 101081 1-15-32 Dated 04/05/15,
Approved - Chief Engineer: Based on tha review ofthe Engineer, the work can proeand
fortwith provided the folowing requirements are met
No City ouned or private utitios or other structures are adversely impacted. National Grd shall
ensure tha ll sewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation
‘The road inthis location is in pristine condition. Therefore the final trench shall be paved via
‘find and inlay. The inital trench is be paved with asphalt base course, followed by saw cuting
‘and grind & inlay ator winter setting. National Grid shal coordinate with the Medford
Engineering Division prior to final restoration.
Before beginning work the contractor shall notily Dig Safe and shall obtain applicable permits
{rom the Engineering Division. The contractor shall ullize City of Medford Regulations and
standards for restoration as well as remove all debris related to its work
‘Call 781-389-2426 for any accommodationsiaids, T.D.D, #781-999-2516
s/ Eqward P. Finn
Clty Clerk
Plans can be viewed in City Clerk's Office
"781-303-2425
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
15.892-Offered by President Dello Russo
Be It Resolved that Roberta Cameron update the Council on the Community
Preservation Act Ballt Initiative,
16-689-Offered by Councilor Knight
Be It Resolved the Building Inspector, Solicitor, OCD and the Council establish a
working group for the purpose of crafting an ordinance and establishing regulations to
‘govern condominium conversions.
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS
15.890.
Pelition by Jeanne M. Maitin, 10 Cummings St, Medford, MA to speak on a new
leadership modelCOMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
15-691:
‘October 1,2015
‘To: President Frederick Dello Russo and
‘Members of the Medford City Council
From: Mayor!
Re: Home Rule Pet
Dear Mr. President and City Councilors:
| respectilly request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the attached Home
Rule Petition to be sent to the General Court regarding the use of Wright's Pond.
‘This Home Rule Petition has been drafted by the City Solicitor after the completion of historical
research on Wrights Pond that included a title search, reference to earlier Opinions by past
Medford City Solicitors, the assistance of State Representative Paul Donato and consultation
with House Counsel of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
“The approval ofthis Home Rule Petition by the General Court would remove any ambiguity and
‘establish with finality and clarity thatthe use ofthe beach at Wright’s Pond and the area that
services the beach ean be restricted and limited to residents of Medford and their invitees tothe
‘exclusion of others.
Respectfully Submitted,
(Signature file/paper)
‘Mayor Michael J. MeClynn
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MEDFORD TO USE CERTAIN
LAND FOR ANY MUNICIPAL PURPOSE.
Beit enacted, ee, as follows:
Notwithstanding any law, regulation or ordinance to the contrary, the Cty of Medford is
hereby authorized to use for any municipal purpose a certain parcel of land that has heretofore
‘been used for park purposes. The land shall not longer be considered parkland and shall not be
‘under the control or jurisdiction ofthe Park Department of the City of Medford but shall
hereinafter be under the contol and jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works of the City
‘of Mesiord Said lanl s bound al describe as flow
‘Beginning at a point nea the intersection of Aquavia Road and Elm Steet, said point
being one hundred and twenty feet more of less (1204) northeasterly of the easterly sideline of
Aquavia Road and forty feet more o less (40) northerly ofthe northerly sideline of Elm Street.
‘Thence:
WESTERLY By land ofthe City of Medford a distance of three hundred and eighty feet,
more or less (3808). Thenee:SOUTHWRSTERLY By land ofthe City of Medford a distance of one hundred and ten
feet more ot less (4104). Thence:
‘WESTERLY By land ofthe City of Medford a distane of three hundred and tht fet
amore oF less (13029, Thence
[NORTHWESTERLY By land ofthe City of Medford distance of two hundred and five
‘eet more or less (2051), Thence:
'NORTHERLY By land ofthe City of Medford a distance of thee hunted fest more or
less 300%), Thence:
EASTERLY By lad ofthe City of Medford an over Wight’ Po a distance of eight
thundeed and tiny fet more or less (8304), Thenes:
'EASTERLY By land ofthe City of Medford a distance of four hundred and forty feet.
‘more or less (404) to stone bound. Thence:
'SOUTHWESTERLY By land of the City of Medford along an ar distnes of five
thundsed and tity and fifty seven one hundredths feet (5307) to the point of beginning
"Above described area contains ten acres more oF less.
{Alls more particularly shown on Plan #18209 entitled “Topogrephie Map Weights
Pond”, Seale: one inch equals eighty feet, Date October 28,1964, on file at the office ofthe city
engineer ofthe City of Melo
15-693.
October 2, 2015
“To The Honorable President and
Members ofthe Medfant City Council
City Hall,
Mediord, MA 02155
Deer Mr, President and Councillors:
I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve of the following
Ameniments to Revised Ordinances entitled, “Compensation Plan and Leave Ordinances,”
‘Chapter 66, “Personne”,
CITY OF MEDFORD AMENDMENT TO REVISED ORDINANCES,
COMPENSATION PLAN AND LEAVE ORDINANCES
(CHAPTER 66, PERSONNEL
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Councilor the City of Mediord in Chapter 66 entitled
“Persone” Antele I entitled “Classification and Compensation Plans” Sections 66.95 and
6.36 (b) entitled “Publie Works Personnel and Building Services Personnel” is hereby amended
as follows:
Section 1. In subsections 66.35 and 66.36(b effective Jatary 1, 2016, at percent
(2.0% ofthe present amount ofeach sep within te grades show below tothe said preseat
mount ofeach step andl adjust the sum thus obtained to the nearest and highest igure foreach
grade: PW-21; PW-20; PW-19; PW-18; PW-I7; PW-16; PW-155 PW 4 PW-13; PW-12; PW-
11; PW-10; PW-9; PW-8; PW-7; PW.6; PW.5.5; PW-5; PW.4; PW.3; BAS; Ba B2Section 2. In subsections 66.35 and 66:36(b) effective January 1, 2017, add one percent
(2.0%) ofthe present amount of each step withthe grades shown below, to the said present
mount of each step and adjust the sum thus oblained tothe nearest and highest figure for cach
trade: PW-21; PW-20; PW-19; PW-18; PW-17; PW-16; PW-15; PW- 14; PW=13; PW-12; PW
11; PW-10; PW-9; PW-8; PW-7; PW-6; PW-5.5; PW-5; PWe4; PW-3; B45; Bd; B2.
Section3, In subsections 66.35 and 66,36(b) effective January 1, 2018, add one pereent
(2.5%) ofthe present amount ofeach step with the grades shown below, to the said present
‘amount of each step and adj the aum thus obtained to the nearest and highest figure for eneh
‘grade: PW-21; PW-20; PW-19; PW-18; PW-17; PW-16; PW-15; PW. 14; PW-13; PW.12; PW-
11; PW-10; PW-9; PW-8; PW-7; PW-6; PW-5.5; PW-S; PW; PW-3; B45; B4; B2.
‘Based on current budget and staffing levels, it is estimated that in Fiseal 2016 the cost ofthese
salary adjustments will be approximately $43,441 to be funded from the Negotiated Salaries
account for FY *16 as contained in the Executive budget; $16,182 from Water Retained Earnings
and $11,508 from Sewer Retained Farnings
‘Very truly yours,
(Signature file wipaper)
Michael J. MeGlynn, Mayor
October 2,2015
‘To The Honorable President and
Members ofthe Medford City Couneit
y Hall
Medford, MA. 02155
Dear Mr. President and Cou
1s:
In regards tothe paper before you this evening regarding the proposed inetease to the Pal
‘Works Personnel and Building Services Personnel an amendment to Chapter 66, emilled Article
I, Section 66.34, please transfer $16,182 from Water Retained Earnings, 11,503 fiom Sewer
Retained Barings and $43,441 from Negotiated Salary Account 009-102-5199 tothe following:
sow fio14-568,
Very tray yous,
(signature mieapaper)
Michal J, MeGiynn, Mayor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Acceptance of G.L.C, 48 598, 59C, 58D establish Reserve Fire Force
INGITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED
Show Gause Hearing CTC Gold Refinery, 6 Salem St
INCITY COUNCIL JUNE 17,2014 TABLED
INGHTY COUNGK. JULY 15, 2014 TABLED
Solicitor’ information Channel 3
INGITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 2014 TABLED
Tax Rate & Surplus Funds
INCITY COUNCIL “DECEMBER 23,2014 TABLED
Mary K. Benoit address Council on Mediord Senior Centor
INCITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6,205. TABLED
‘Aucltor provide updated breakdown of bonds
IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17,2015 TABLED
Robert Cappucci, 71 Evans St Medford Jobs & Infrastructure
INCITY COUNCIL APRIL 14, 2015 TABLED
Mass Dot Appear & explain Craddock Bridge
IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 2015 TABLED
6'45-551- $75,000 Appropriate for potholes and repairs
IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2018 SECTION 22
Revised amendment to Fiscal 2016
IN CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 23, 2015 TABLED
Update on Meutord Cable Access
INCITY COUNCIL JUNE 30, 2015 SECTION 22
118-605 Hearing National Grid & Verizon Canal St
INCITY COUNCIL AUGUST 11, 2015 TABLED
Luis Morales, Chevalier Theater
IN CITY COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 22,2015 TABLED
115-681 Law Claim $24,000 Adrianne Appel & John Grebe
IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 29,2015 TABLED
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE
Roports Due / Deadlines.
Records:
‘The Records of September 28, 2015 were passed to Councillor Knight.
Adjournment