Medford City Council Medford, Massachusetts The Eighth Regular Meeting, February 23, 2021

 

Medford City Council

Medford, Massachusetts

The Eighth Regular Meeting, February 23, 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 February 23, 2021 of the Medford City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. via Zoom.

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

RECORDS

The Tabled Records of the Meeting of February 9, 2021 were passed to Councillor Marks. The Records of the Meeting of February 16, 2021 were passed to Councillor Morell.

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

21-069 – Offered by Vice President Knight

Be it so Resolved that the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of John "Spike" Lawless on his recent passing. 

21-070 – Offered by Councillor Bears

Be it Resolved by the Medford City Council that the City Administration, Building Department, and Health Department provide an update on the complaints and inspections process for reporting health and safety issues for tenants and meet with the Council to address ongoing problems and improve the system going forward.

21-071 – Offered by Councillor Bears

Be it Resolved by the Medford City Council that the City Administration through the Building Department and Health Department address the serious health and safety problems reported by residents at Alpha Management's properties on Fellsway West.

21-072 – Offered by Councillor Bears

Be it Resolved by the Medford City Council that the City Administration submit public comments to the FAA regarding airplane noise reduction prior to the March 15th deadline for submission.

21-073 – Offered by Councillor Morell

Be it so Resolved that the City Administration provide an update to the City Council on CARES Act expenditures used for contact tracing, vaccination, and other COVID related expenses as referenced in the Q2 finance update. 

21-074 – Offered by Councillor Scarpelli

Be it Resolved that Our City, State, and Federal leaders stand together and express the urgency of making our Teachers a priority for Covid Vaccinations.

21-075 – Offered by Councillor Falco and Councillor Scarpelli

Be it Resolved that the Parks Department in conjunction with the Recreation Department retro fit each of the city Tennis Courts for Pickleball use.

21-076 – Offered by Councillor Falco and President Caraviello

Be it Resolved that the City Administration develop a pilot program to resurface a portion of our roads using recycled asphalt.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK

21-077 –

CITY OF MEDFORD

2021

MUNICIPAL ELECTION CALENDAR

June 8, 2021 Nomination papers available from Registrars of Voters (Medford City Hall, Room 102).

 

July 23, 2021 5:00 p.m. Last day and hour to obtain Nomination papers from Registrars of Voters. (53:9A)

July 27, 2021 5:00 p.m. Last day to submit Nomination papers to the Registrars of Voters for certification.

 August 10, 2021 5:00 p.m. Last day and hour to file certified nomination papers with the City Clerk. (53:10)

August 12, 2021 5:00 p.m. Last day and hour to file objections or withdraw from nomination (53:13, 55B:7)

**AUGUST 13, 2021 9:30 a.m. Ballot Position Drawing for Preliminary Election (if necessary, in Medford City Hall, Room 102).

 August 25, 2021 8:00 p.m. Close of Voter Registration for Preliminary Election. (51:26)

 

September 7, 2021 4:30 p.m. Pre-Preliminary Campaign Finance Report due. (55:18)

September 8, 2021 5:00 p.m. Last day and hour to request absentee ballot by mail for the Preliminary Election.

September 13, 2021 Noon. Last day and time to file application in-person in the Office of the City Clerk for absentee ballot for Preliminary Election.

 

September 14, 2021 Preliminary Election 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

September 20, 2021 5:00 p.m. last day and hour to withdraw from nomination or petition for a recount of votes from preliminary election and for filing written acceptance by a write-in or sticker candidate who won a write-in campaign in the Preliminary Election. (54:135)

 

October 13, 2021 8:00 p.m. Close of Voter Registration for Municipal Election. (51:26)

 

October 25, 2021 4:30 p.m. Pre-Election Campaign Finance Report due. (55:18)

October 27, 2021 5:00 p.m. Last day and hour to request absentee ballot by mail for Municipal Election.

November 1, 2021 Noon. Last day and hour to file application in-person in the Office of the City Clerk for absentee ballot for Municipal Election.

 

November 2, 2021 Municipal Election 7:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

 

November 12, 2021 5:00 p.m. Last day and hour to petition for recount of votes from election. (54:135)

 

January 20, 2022 4:30 p.m. Final Campaign Finance Report due for 2021. (55:18)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

21-037 –

February 16, 2021

To: President Richard Caraviello and Honorable Members of the City Council

From: Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn

Re: Licensing of Food Trucks

Dear President Caraviello and Members of the Medford City Council:

I respectfully request that City Council approve the following request for a food truck at the Andrews School. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the City’s temporary policies limiting events and gatherings, the attached application includes some unique considerations which have been reviewed and approved by my office as well as the Board of Health. This request is for 2 food trucks to be stationed at the Andrews School for pickup of pre-ordered dinner items. No congregating will be allowed as part of this plan.

This is a request to reschedule the PTO Fundraiser that had previously been scheduled for February 10. That date had to be rescheduled.

Medford StrEATS: Food Truck for PTO Fundraiser

Date: March 3, 2021

Time: 4 – 7 p.m. (set up begins at 3 p.m.)

Location: Andrews Middle School

 

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

21-065 – February 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report to follow.

21-026 – February 17, 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 1^st Reading

ADVERTISED FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript

(Eligible for 3^rd Reading) MARCH 2, 2021

20-295 Donation Collection Bin Ordinance

IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2021 1^st Reading

ADVERTISED FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript

(Eligible for 3^rd Reading) MARCH 2, 2021

20-519 Rodent Control Ordinance

IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2021 1^st Reading

ADVERTISED FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Medford Transcript

(Eligible for 3^rd 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 Tabled Records of the Meeting of February 9, 2021 were passed to Councillor Marks. The Records of the Meeting of February 16, 2021 were passed to Councillor Morell.

Adjournment: