Friday, May 6, 2016

Medford City Council May 10, 2016 18th Irregular Meeting with Irregular Fop Dello Excuso, Jr. Presiding

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Medford City Council
The Eighteenth Irregular Meeting
Medford, Massachusetts
May 10, 2016

City Council President, Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.
Vice President Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Richard F. Caraviello
John C. Falco, Jr.
Madame Knight
Michael J. Marks
George A. Scarpelli


Council President Frederick N. Dello Russo Jr., called the Eighteenth 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 Records of the Meeting of May 3, 2016 were passed to Councillor Marks.


MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

16-470-Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council be given a copy of the edited and updated RFP that will be voted on by the Medford School Committee regarding the leasing of the Field of Dreams.

16-471-Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved that the School Department provide a list of all school employee(s) that reside out of state for a majority (six months or more) of the year. Be it further  that the list include the names, salaries and benefits provided to such employees.

16-472-Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved that before the end of May, which is before budget hearings begin, the Medford City Council be provided with an accounting and list of anyone that uses the schools facilities for a fee or as a donation, what is paid by each group and which account said payment goes into.

16-473-Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved that the City Council be provided with the names of those who will be appointed to the Veterans Advisory committee.

16-474-Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved that the issue of public safety in South Medford be addressed as it relates to parking on sidewalks and any other related issues.

16-475-Offered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council be provided with an accounting of profit and losses with regards to the last three years at the Field of Dreams and the terms of the bond.

16-476-Offer by Vice President Lungo-Koehn
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council be provided with an accounting of profit and losses with regards to the Medford high school pool and the terms of the bond.

16-477-Offered by Councillor Marks
Be It Resolved that the MWRA Lead Service Line Replacement Loan Program for both private and public projects be discussed.

16-478-Offered by Councillor Falco
Be It Resolved the Medford City Council request the DPW department to paint the following crosswalks in the interest of public safety.
  Crosswalk at the intersection of Hadley Place and Salem Street
  Crosswalk at the intersection of Fulton Street and Salem Street
  Crosswalk in front of Brookline Bank on Salem Street
  Crosswalk in front of Sunny’s Corner Variety on Salem Street

PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS


16-479-
Petition by Michael Kiflemariam, owner of On Call Taxi, Inc dba Metric Cab, 407R Mystic Ave, Ste 34B to upgrade

cab #44 from           2007   Toyota Camry         VIN # 4T1BE46K97u602789
              to             2009   Toyota Camry         Vin # 4T1BE46K49U849365

16-480-
Petition by Joseph Pierre, owner of City Wide Taxi, Inc., 40 Canal St, to upgrade

cab #16 from          1999   Toyota Sienna Van  VIN # 4T3ZF19CXXU100816
              to             2009   Toyota Camry         VIN # 4T1BE46K59U920704


COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

16-481-
John Costas, Chair of the Civic Auditorium Commission (Chevalier Theatre) to update the Council on a opportunity presented to the Commission by the North Shore Music Theatre and other updates to the Theatre.


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

16-482-
May 5, 2016

To: President Frederick Dello Russo and Members of the
       Medford City Council

From: Mayor Stephanie M. Burke

Re: Gift from Hallmark Health Corporation

Dear Mr. President and Members of the Medford City Council:

   In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 44 § 53A, I respectfully request and
recommend that your Honorable Body approve the acceptance of an unconditional gift to
the City of Medford from Hallmark Health Corporation of 170 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 in the amount of $4,500.

   It is intended that this gift will be used to support a program called “Produce in a SNAP for Seniors” which provides subsidized farm shares to residents over 60 years of age living in Medford. It will provide them better access to the freshest locally grown produce thanks to a collaboration with four local organizations: the Medford Farmers Market, the Board of Health/ Mass in Motion, the Medford Housing Authority and New Entry Sustainable Farming Project.

   Syrah McGivern will be in attendance at the Council meeting with further information.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke
                                                           (SIGNATURE FILE PAPER)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS


'15-605         Hearing National Grid & Verizon Canal St

                    IN CITY COUNCIL            AUGUST 11, 2015            TABLED

'15-816-         Transfer $250,000 from sale of real estate for 5 kiosks improvements
                   
                    IN CITY COUNCIL            DECEMBER 22, 2015        TABLED

'16-009-         No Confidence

                    IN  CITY COUNCIL           JANUARY 5, 2016             TABLED
                                                                                                    Council Rule 29
'16-063         School Committee Policies Future Bomb Threats

                    IN CITY COUNCIL            FEBRUARY 9, 2016          TABLED

'16-093          Taxi Operator License Philippe M. Tovar, 20 Burget Ave #2, Medford

                    IN CITY COUNCIL            FEBRUARY 23, 2016        TABLED


PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE


Reports Due/ Deadlines


Records:     

The Records of the Meeting of May 3, 2016 were passed to Councillor Marks.

Adjournment:





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