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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 CLERK’S 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 Ave-Medford, 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 Clerk’s Office 781-393-2425

                                                                                                            S/ Edward P. Finn
                                                                                                                 City Clerk







15-543
Grants of Location

MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

                                                CITY CLERK’S 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 Clerk’s 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. 94-145 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

15-553-
Petition 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


15-554-
Petition 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


15-555-
Petition by Joseph Viglione,  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

15-556-
REVISED

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 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                  $102,701,445      
School Department                        $  52,933,000   
TOTAL                                          $155,634,445


DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL
ORDINARY
TOTAL







GENERAL GOVERNMENT

LEGISLATIVE
222,900
3,326
226,226
EXECUTIVE
791,535
126,833
918,368
FINANCE/AUDITING
443,694
72,000
515,694
ASSESSING
253,274
66,062
319,336
TREASURY
471,284
172,471
643,755
LAW

235,472
109,104
344,576
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
107,122
90,606
197,728
CITY CLERK
331,700
15,065
346,765
ELECTION/REGISTRATION
230,180
51,120
281,300
LICENSING
5,400
400
5,800
CONSERVATION
5,800
1,300
7,100
OCD/BOARDS
175,666
73,581
249,247
WORKERS COMPENSATION
1,500
853,000
854,500
HUMAN DIVERSITY
51,900
4,800
56,700
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
132,489
31,792
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 & CELEBRATIONS
VETERANS SERVICES
105,224
238,731
343,955


PENSIONS & ANNUITIES

RETIREMENT
0
10,167,381
10,167,381


BONDS & INTEREST

GENERAL

0
6,490,660
6,490,660
ENTERPRISE-WATER & SEWER
0
718,548
718,548


INSURANCE


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
34,000
34,000
FIRE/GLASS/BOILER

333,666
333,666
GROUP HEALTH, DENTAL & LIFE
18,544,944
18,544,944
LIABILITY

91,000
91,000
MEDICARE

900,000
900,000
UNEMPLOYMENT

75,000
75,000









SUMMARY







GENERAL GOVERNMENT
3,465,316
1,671,460
5,136,776
PROTECTION PERSON & PROPERTY
23,327,996
2,998,567
26,326,563
PUBLIC WORKS:



NON ENTERPRISE DIVISION*
2,896,747
6,384,336
9,281,083
SEWER ENTERPRISE
846,672
12,130,996
12,977,668
WATER ENTERPRISE
975,080
8,080,998
9,056,078
HEALTH & ELDERLY SERVICES
716,131
145,443
861,574
LIBRARY

798,157
313,066
1,111,223
VETERANS & CELEBRATIONS
105,224
238,731
343,955
PENSIONS & ANNUITIES
0
10,167,381
10,167,381
BONDS & INTEREST
0
7,209,208
7,209,208
INSURANCE
0
19,978,610
19,978,610
TOTAL

33,131,324
69,318,796
102,450,120








MUNICIPAL
102,701,445



SCHOOL
52,933,000



TOTAL
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               AUGUST 6, 2013                 TABLED       

’14-540          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          Solicitor’s Information Channel 3

                        IN CITY COUNCIL               JULY 15, 2014                      TABLED
’14-793          Tax Rate & Surplus Funds

                        IN CITY COUNCIL               DECEMBER 23, 2014        TABLED

’15-005         Mary K. Benoit address Council on Medford Senior Center

IN CITY COUNCIL               JANUARY 6, 2015               TABLED

15-056           Auditor provide updated breakdown of bonds

                        IN CITY COUNCIL               FEBRUARY 17, 2015         TABLED

'15-361         Robert Cappucci, 71 Evans St    Medford Jobs & Infrastructure

                        IN CITY COUNCIL               APRIL 14, 2015                    TABLED

'15-420         KENO To Go Asha Petal Spring Street Superette, 88 Spring St

                        IN CITY COUNCIL               APRIL 28, 2015                    TABLED

'15-424         Support Community Access Television H.2847

                        IN CITY COUNCIL               APRIL 28, 2015                    TABLED

'15-432          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

Tuesday         June               30, 2015                     7:00 PM
Tuesday         July                 21, 2015                     7:00 PM
Tuesday         August           11, 2015                     7:00 PM
Tuesday         September     22, 2015                     7:00 PM
Tuesday         September     29, 2015                     7:00 PM