Medford
City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
The
Ninth Regular Meeting, March 2, 2021
City
Council
Isaac
B. “Zac” Bears
Richard
F. Caraviello
John
C. Falco, Jr.
Adam
Knight
Michael
J. Marks
Nicole
Morell
George
A. Scarpelli
Broadcast Live: Channel 22 (Comcast) and Channel
43 (Verizon).
“Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020
Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c.
30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict
limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this
meeting of the Medford City Council will be conducted via remote
participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information
and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the
public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this
meeting can be found on the City of Medford website, at
www.medfordma.org. For this meeting, members of the public who wish
to listen or watch the meeting may do so by accessing the meeting
link contained herein. No in-person attendance of members of the
public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure
that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time,
via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so,
despite best efforts, we will post on the City of Medford or Media
Community Media website an audio or video recording, transcript, or
other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after
the meeting.”
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President Richard F. Caraviello called the Regular
meeting of March 2, 2021 of the Medford City Council to order at 7:00
P.M. via Zoom.
ROLL
CALL
SALUTE
TO THE FLAG
RECORDS
The
Records of the Meeting of February 23, 2021 were passed to Councillor
Scarpelli.
MOTIONS,
ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
21-078
– Offered by President Caraviello
Be
it Resolved that the Medford City Council request that we reach out
to one of the owners of the 630 Fellsway Plaza, Kimco, to meet with
the City Council on the placement of collection bins on their
property.
21-079
– Offered by Vice President Knight
Whereas,
the Q2 Revenue Forecast projects a $5.5-8M structural deficit, and
Whereas,
the current Fiscal Year Budget relies on $5M in reserves,
Be
it so Resolved that the Mayor present to the Council a zero-base
budget for the up-and-coming Fiscal Year.
21-080
– Offered by Vice President Knight
Be
it so Resolved that the Medford City Council request that the
Administration provide a presentation of See-Click-Fix data each
quarter following roll-out of the new program.
21-081
– Offered by Vice President Knight and President Caraviello
Be
it so Resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deep and
sincere condolences to the family of Herbert Wells on his recent
passing.
21-082
– Offered by Councillor Scarpelli
Be
it Resolved that the City Environment and Energy Director look into
Solar Carports at City facilities to help with energy costs and
possible revenue gaining ventures.
21-083
– Offered by Councillor Bears
Be
It Resolved by the Medford City Council that the City Administration
provide an update on the status of 80-86 Canal Street, which had a
severe fire last year and was left open to the elements for several
months, and how the Administration plans to address health, safety,
and code enforcement to ensure safety for any new construction and
for neighboring residential buildings.
Be
It Further Resolved that this item reappear on the City Council
agenda in two weeks for the update and discussion of further action
that can be taken by the Council to address this issue.
21-084
– Offered by Councillor Bears
Be
It Resolved by the Medford City Council that we request that our
State Representatives and State Senator advocate for a "hold
harmless" provision for charter school reimbursements in the
FY2022 State Budget to prevent a nearly $1 million loss in urgently
needed state aid for Medford's public schools.
Be
It Further Resolved that we request that our state delegation explore
a permanent solution that will stop the draining of over $8 million
from our city budget for charter schools.
Be
It Further Resolved that the City Clerk forward a copy of this
resolution to the Medford legislative delegation as well as House
Speaker Mariano and Senate President Spilka.
21-085
– Offered by Councillor Morell and Councillor Bears
Be
it Resolved that the Medford City Council expresses its support of
HD.1440 "An Act relative to a streaming entertainment operator’s
use of the public rights-of-way" and SD.834 "An Act
relative to digital entertainment on public rights of way"
Be
it Further Resolved that the City Clerk forward a copy of this
resolution to the Medford legislative delegation as well as House
Speaker Mariano and Senate President Spilka.
21-086
– Offered by Councillor Falco
Be
it Resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere
condolences to the family of Anthony Voner on his recent passing.
21-087
– Offered by Councillor Scarpelli
Be
it Resolved that the City Administration prepare the Alden
Chambers for public participation purposes according to Board of
Health and CDC guidelines.
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE MAYOR
21-088
–
To
The Honorable President and
Members
of the Medford City Council
City
Hall
Medford,
MA 02155
Dear
Mr. President and City Councilors:
I
respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body accept
under Massachusetts General Laws the Acts of 2020, Chapter 325 to
appropriate Two Hundred Thousand and Zero Cents ($200,000.00) from
the Medford Casino Special Revenue Fund to fund a Fire Ladder Truck
lease payment. This request is in compliance with the Medford and
Wynn Casino Surrounding Community Impact agreement specifically the
public safety payment.
Fire
Chief, Frank Giliberti and Finance Director Aleesha Nunley Benjamin
is present to answer any of the Council’s questions regarding this
matter.
Sincerely,
(SIGNATURE
FILE/PAPER)
Breanna
Lungo-Koehn, Mayor
REPORTS
OF COMMITTEES
21-025
– February 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report to follow.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
To
participate remotely outside of Zoom, please e-mail
AHurtubise@medford-ma.gov.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
20-425 Condolences
for John Avenell
IN
CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2020 TABLED
20-452 Chapter
382 of the Acts of 2002
IN
CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2020 TABLED
20-635 Amend
Fiscal 2021 Budget to Appropriate $740,000
IN
CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 2020 TABLED
20-600 National
Grid Grant of Location Riverside Ave.
IN
CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 8, 2020 TABLED
21-023 Deadline
Discount Program Be Discussed
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2021 TABLED
21-044 Common
Victualler License Medford VFW Post 1012, Inc.
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2021 TABLED
21-046 Appropriation
of $300,000 to Medford Historical Commission
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2021 TABLED
19-660 Promote,
Prevent, Support Behavioral Health Commission
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2021 1st
Reading
ADVERTISED
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript
(Eligible
for 3rd
Reading) MARCH 2, 2021
20-295 Donation
Collection Bin Ordinance
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2021 1st
Reading
ADVERTISED
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript
(Eligible
for 3rd
Reading) MARCH 2, 2021
20-519 Rodent
Control Ordinance
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2021 1st
Reading
ADVERTISED
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript
(Eligible
for 3rd
Reading) MARCH 2, 2021
Reports
Due/ Deadlines
16-574
– University Accountability Spring 2017-Report (Next Report Due in
March, 2021)
17-606
– Evangelical Haitian Church 400 High St. 90 Day Review on
Illumination- January 9, 2018 (Tabled)
19-037–90-Day
Review Report on 7 – Eleven at Sunoco for a petition for a Common
Victualler License (granted by the Council, as amended to require a
90-day report on February 26, 2019) (Report due May 28, 2019) ; 90
Day Review Report on 7 – Eleven at Sunoco for a petition for a
Special Permit – Hours (granted by the Council, as amended to
require 30-and-90-day report on June 25, 2019 and August 20, 2019)
20-050
–90-Day and 180-Day Review Report on Redefine Strength and Fitness,
LLC for a petition for a Special Permit – Hours (granted by the
Council, as amended to require 90-and-180-day report on May 18, 2020
and August 16, 2020)
20-066
–90-Day Review Report on Alewife Autowork for a petition for a
Special Permit – Zoning (granted by the Council, as amended to
require 90-day report on June 29, 2020)
20-085
–90-Day Review Report on 360 Health and Fitness, LLC for a petition
for a Special Permit – Hours (granted by the Council, as amended to
require 90-day report on June 29, 2020)
20-086
–90-Day Review Report on El Tacuba Cocina and Tequila Bar for a
petition for a Special Permit – Hours (granted by the Council, as
amended to require 90-day report period to begin on opening of
restaurant)
20-562
–
30-and-60 Day Reviews on XSS Hotels (Fairfield/Marriott) for Reversal
of Sign Denials for north facing signs abutting residential property
(granted by Council, as amended to require a 30-day review on October
8, 2020 and a 60-day review on November 7, 2020)
20-563
– 30-and-60 Day Reviews on XSS Hotels (Fairfield/Marriott) for
Reversal of Sign Denials for north facing signs abutting residential
property (granted by Council, as amended to require a 30-day review
on October 8, 2020 and a 60-day review on November 7, 2020)
20-586
– 30-and-60 Day Reviews on Greater Boston Donuts, LLC for a
petition for a Common Victualler License (granted by Council, as
amended to require a 30-day review on November 12, 2020 and a 60-day
review on December 12, 2020)
20-639
– 90 Day Review on Last Light Tattoo Studio for a Special Permit to
conduct a Body Art Establishment (granted by Council, as amended to
require a 90-day review on February 8, 2021)
Records:
The
Records of the Meeting of February 23, 2021 were passed to Councillor
Scarpelli.
Adjournment:
Medford
City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
The
Ninth Regular Meeting, March 2, 2021
City
Council
Isaac
B. “Zac” Bears
Richard
F. Caraviello
John
C. Falco, Jr.
Adam
Knight
Michael
J. Marks
Nicole
Morell
George
A. Scarpelli
Broadcast Live: Channel 22 (Comcast) and Channel
43 (Verizon).
“Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020
Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c.
30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict
limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this
meeting of the Medford City Council will be conducted via remote
participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information
and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the
public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this
meeting can be found on the City of Medford website, at
www.medfordma.org. For this meeting, members of the public who wish
to listen or watch the meeting may do so by accessing the meeting
link contained herein. No in-person attendance of members of the
public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure
that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time,
via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so,
despite best efforts, we will post on the City of Medford or Media
Community Media website an audio or video recording, transcript, or
other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after
the meeting.”
Join
Zoom Meeting
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Meeting
ID: 996 0444 6516
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Meeting ID: 996 0444 6516
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President Richard F. Caraviello called the Regular
meeting of March 2, 2021 of the Medford City Council to order at 7:00
P.M. via Zoom.
ROLL
CALL
SALUTE
TO THE FLAG
RECORDS
The
Records of the Meeting of February 23, 2021 were passed to Councillor
Scarpelli.
MOTIONS,
ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
21-078
– Offered by President Caraviello
Be
it Resolved that the Medford City Council request that we reach out
to one of the owners of the 630 Fellsway Plaza, Kimco, to meet with
the City Council on the placement of collection bins on their
property.
21-079
– Offered by Vice President Knight
Whereas,
the Q2 Revenue Forecast projects a $5.5-8M structural deficit, and
Whereas,
the current Fiscal Year Budget relies on $5M in reserves,
Be
it so Resolved that the Mayor present to the Council a zero-base
budget for the up-and-coming Fiscal Year.
21-080
– Offered by Vice President Knight
Be
it so Resolved that the Medford City Council request that the
Administration provide a presentation of See-Click-Fix data each
quarter following roll-out of the new program.
21-081
– Offered by Vice President Knight and President Caraviello
Be
it so Resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deep and
sincere condolences to the family of Herbert Wells on his recent
passing.
21-082
– Offered by Councillor Scarpelli
Be
it Resolved that the City Environment and Energy Director look into
Solar Carports at City facilities to help with energy costs and
possible revenue gaining ventures.
21-083
– Offered by Councillor Bears
Be
It Resolved by the Medford City Council that the City Administration
provide an update on the status of 80-86 Canal Street, which had a
severe fire last year and was left open to the elements for several
months, and how the Administration plans to address health, safety,
and code enforcement to ensure safety for any new construction and
for neighboring residential buildings.
Be
It Further Resolved that this item reappear on the City Council
agenda in two weeks for the update and discussion of further action
that can be taken by the Council to address this issue.
21-084
– Offered by Councillor Bears
Be
It Resolved by the Medford City Council that we request that our
State Representatives and State Senator advocate for a "hold
harmless" provision for charter school reimbursements in the
FY2022 State Budget to prevent a nearly $1 million loss in urgently
needed state aid for Medford's public schools.
Be
It Further Resolved that we request that our state delegation explore
a permanent solution that will stop the draining of over $8 million
from our city budget for charter schools.
Be
It Further Resolved that the City Clerk forward a copy of this
resolution to the Medford legislative delegation as well as House
Speaker Mariano and Senate President Spilka.
21-085
– Offered by Councillor Morell and Councillor Bears
Be
it Resolved that the Medford City Council expresses its support of
HD.1440 "An Act relative to a streaming entertainment operator’s
use of the public rights-of-way" and SD.834 "An Act
relative to digital entertainment on public rights of way"
Be
it Further Resolved that the City Clerk forward a copy of this
resolution to the Medford legislative delegation as well as House
Speaker Mariano and Senate President Spilka.
21-086
– Offered by Councillor Falco
Be
it Resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere
condolences to the family of Anthony Voner on his recent passing.
21-087
– Offered by Councillor Scarpelli
Be
it Resolved that the City Administration prepare the Alden
Chambers for public participation purposes according to Board of
Health and CDC guidelines.
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE MAYOR
21-088
–
To
The Honorable President and
Members
of the Medford City Council
City
Hall
Medford,
MA 02155
Dear
Mr. President and City Councilors:
I
respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body accept
under Massachusetts General Laws the Acts of 2020, Chapter 325 to
appropriate Two Hundred Thousand and Zero Cents ($200,000.00) from
the Medford Casino Special Revenue Fund to fund a Fire Ladder Truck
lease payment. This request is in compliance with the Medford and
Wynn Casino Surrounding Community Impact agreement specifically the
public safety payment.
Fire
Chief, Frank Giliberti and Finance Director Aleesha Nunley Benjamin
is present to answer any of the Council’s questions regarding this
matter.
Sincerely,
(SIGNATURE
FILE/PAPER)
Breanna
Lungo-Koehn, Mayor
REPORTS
OF COMMITTEES
21-025
– February 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report to follow.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
To
participate remotely outside of Zoom, please e-mail
AHurtubise@medford-ma.gov.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
20-425 Condolences
for John Avenell
IN
CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2020 TABLED
20-452 Chapter
382 of the Acts of 2002
IN
CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2020 TABLED
20-635 Amend
Fiscal 2021 Budget to Appropriate $740,000
IN
CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 2020 TABLED
20-600 National
Grid Grant of Location Riverside Ave.
IN
CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 8, 2020 TABLED
21-023 Deadline
Discount Program Be Discussed
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2021 TABLED
21-044 Common
Victualler License Medford VFW Post 1012, Inc.
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2021 TABLED
21-046 Appropriation
of $300,000 to Medford Historical Commission
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2021 TABLED
19-660 Promote,
Prevent, Support Behavioral Health Commission
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2021 1st
Reading
ADVERTISED
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript
(Eligible
for 3rd
Reading) MARCH 2, 2021
20-295 Donation
Collection Bin Ordinance
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2021 1st
Reading
ADVERTISED
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript
(Eligible
for 3rd
Reading) MARCH 2, 2021
20-519 Rodent
Control Ordinance
IN
CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2021 1st
Reading
ADVERTISED
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript
(Eligible
for 3rd
Reading) MARCH 2, 2021
Reports
Due/ Deadlines
16-574
– University Accountability Spring 2017-Report (Next Report Due in
March, 2021)
17-606
– Evangelical Haitian Church 400 High St. 90 Day Review on
Illumination- January 9, 2018 (Tabled)
19-037–90-Day
Review Report on 7 – Eleven at Sunoco for a petition for a Common
Victualler License (granted by the Council, as amended to require a
90-day report on February 26, 2019) (Report due May 28, 2019) ; 90
Day Review Report on 7 – Eleven at Sunoco for a petition for a
Special Permit – Hours (granted by the Council, as amended to
require 30-and-90-day report on June 25, 2019 and August 20, 2019)
20-050
–90-Day and 180-Day Review Report on Redefine Strength and Fitness,
LLC for a petition for a Special Permit – Hours (granted by the
Council, as amended to require 90-and-180-day report on May 18, 2020
and August 16, 2020)
20-066
–90-Day Review Report on Alewife Autowork for a petition for a
Special Permit – Zoning (granted by the Council, as amended to
require 90-day report on June 29, 2020)
20-085
–90-Day Review Report on 360 Health and Fitness, LLC for a petition
for a Special Permit – Hours (granted by the Council, as amended to
require 90-day report on June 29, 2020)
20-086
–90-Day Review Report on El Tacuba Cocina and Tequila Bar for a
petition for a Special Permit – Hours (granted by the Council, as
amended to require 90-day report period to begin on opening of
restaurant)
20-562
–
30-and-60 Day Reviews on XSS Hotels (Fairfield/Marriott) for Reversal
of Sign Denials for north facing signs abutting residential property
(granted by Council, as amended to require a 30-day review on October
8, 2020 and a 60-day review on November 7, 2020)
20-563
– 30-and-60 Day Reviews on XSS Hotels (Fairfield/Marriott) for
Reversal of Sign Denials for north facing signs abutting residential
property (granted by Council, as amended to require a 30-day review
on October 8, 2020 and a 60-day review on November 7, 2020)
20-586
– 30-and-60 Day Reviews on Greater Boston Donuts, LLC for a
petition for a Common Victualler License (granted by Council, as
amended to require a 30-day review on November 12, 2020 and a 60-day
review on December 12, 2020)
20-639
– 90 Day Review on Last Light Tattoo Studio for a Special Permit to
conduct a Body Art Establishment (granted by Council, as amended to
require a 90-day review on February 8, 2021)
Records:
The
Records of the Meeting of February 23, 2021 were passed to Councillor
Scarpelli.
Adjournment:
