Council Agenda January 10, 2013-Special Meeting

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Medford City Council

Special MeetingMedford, Massachusetts

January 10, 2013

City Council

Paul A. CamusoRichard F. Caraviello

Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.Breanna Lungo-Koehn

Robert A. Maiocco

Michael J. MarksRobert M. Penta

City Clerk Edward P. Finn called the First Special Meeting of the Medford City Councilto order at 8:15 P.M at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall.

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

RECORDS

The Tabled Records of December 11, 2012 were passed to Councillor Marks.

The Records of December 18, 2012 were passed to Councillor Penta

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from thetable for action.

13-001-Election of a Council President for 2013

Administration of Oath to Council President

IN COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 2013 SECTION 22


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13-002- Election of a Council Vice President for 2013

Administration of Oath to Vice President


13-003- Offered by Councillor Dello RussoBe It Resolved that the Standing Committee Rules be adopted as the Standing Rules of the CityCouncil insofar as they are applicable.


13-004- Offered by Councillor Dello RussoBe it resolved that the City Council transfers all papers in committees or on the Table from the2012 Council to the 2013 Council.


13-005-Offered by Councillor MaioccoBe It Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate W. Warren Ramirez onhis recent retirement. Warren has been in the Banking Business for 45 years and will be retiringfrom the Brookline Bancorp in Medford. Warren has also been active in activities with GraceEpiscopal Church, in many Civic Organizations and is a member of the Commissioner of TrustsFunds of Medford.


13-006-Offered by Councillor CaravielloBe It Resolved that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Lino and Audrey Avellaniof Lino & Audrey's Restaurant for 32 years of service to the community of Medford. The Avellani'swill be retiring from their business after spending 32 years on Mystic Avenue Be it further resolved that a Council commend Lino and Audrey with a council commendation fortheir dedication to the community of Medford.


13-007-Offered by Councillor Lungo-KoehnBe It Resolved that the Winter Parking Ban be discussed. Be it further resolved that Medfordresidents be allowed to speak on the issue.


13-008-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn


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Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council be updated with regard to the police radios that havebeen purchased. When will they be replacing the old radios, and have they been testedthroughout our entire community?


13-009-Offered by Councillor PentaBe It Resolved that the unresolved or yet to be determined matters that completely disrupted theoperations at the Medford Housing Authority during 2012 be discussed.


13-010-Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Donna Cullen-Agent for Poyant Signs for Rockland Trust,270 Mystic Avenue


13-011-Petition for Common Victualler License by Sally Russell for The Stop & Shop SupermarketCompany, LLC #2410, 471 Salem St, Medford, MA


ON FILEBusiness Certificate # 325 Treasurer/CollectorBuilding Dept. State Tax FormFire Dept. Letter of ComplianceTraffic Impact Workmens CompensationHealth Petition


13-012-

Petition by Joseph Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, to address the Council on Judge Jacksons TaxpayerFunded Evaluation


13-013-Petition by Jeanne M. Martin, 10 Cummings Street, to discuss the Water and Sewer Enterprizeaccount.


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13-014-REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT

CLAIMS OVER $1,000.00 ACCOUNT #01-161-532

Date: January 2, 2013

To: The President and Members of theHonorable Medford City Council

Fr: Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor

Claimant Name: Arbella Mutual Insurance Co (subrogee of Kerry Bianco)Law Department File: #01-162Date of Accident: August 9, 2008

Date of Settlement: December 27, 2012Date of Trial Result: NA

Amount of Request: $3,500.00Claimants Attorney:Joseph P. Bonfiglio

Description of Alleged Claim:

The claimant, Arbella Mutual Insurance Co, seeks compensation for they amount that it paid to toits insured, Kerry Bianco for damage to her vehicle as a result of a falling limb from a City tree, on

August 9, 2008, while parked in the driveway at 425 Winthrop Street. The necessary Releaseshave been obtained from the claimant.

Breakdown to Amount Requested:

Medical Cost: -0-Lost Wages: -0-Property Damage: $7,133.25Other: -0-Total Settlement: $3,500.00


11-486 Amendments to Appendix A Fee Schedule

IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 14, 2011 TABLED

11-583 Taxi Operator License Imran Pithawala


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IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TABLED

11-713 On record to oppose Congress Inflation Index

IN CITY COUNCIL November 15, 2011 TABLED

IN CITY COUNCIL November 22, 2011 TABLED

12-027- Taxi Operator License Rose Marie Oscar

IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012 TABLED

12-418- Yale Street Parking Lot Health & Safety

IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 2012 TABLED

12-460 Solicitor present updated Massage Ordinance

IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 29, 2012 TABLED

12-469 Council paper 12-049 back on agenda for Third Reading


IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 TABLEDChair in doubt

12-505- Discuss Courtyard situation with Neighbors & Meeting


IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 2012 TABLED

12-557 $160,000 Loan Order DPW Demolition Cost

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2012 PASSED TO TAKE ITSFIRST READING

ADVERTISED AUGUST 23, 2012 TRANSCRIPT

Eligible for 3rd reading September 18, 2012

12-558 Loan Order $63,500 Relocation Costs DPW Facility

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2012 TABLED

12-586- Committee of the Whole Report on Non Owner Occupied Property Taxes


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IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 11, 2012 TABLED

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, 201111-631-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation Burger King 383 Mystic Ave April 24, 201212-090-Six Month Review SPC Zoning Medford Gas & Repair, 85 Main StOctober 9, 201212-091-Three Month Review Class 4 Repair License Ravelo Auto Repair, 144 Mystic Ave July 3,201212-507-Traffic Commission review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue12-508- Six Month Review SPC hours Kellys Drive-Thru, 35 Revere Beach Pky, Jan 10, 2013

Records:

The Tabled Records of December 11, 2012 were passed to Councillor Marks

The Records of December 18, 2012 were passed to Councillor Penta

Adjournment:

Documents

Council Agenda January 10, 2013-Special Meeting