City Council Agenda April 20, 2010
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Medford City Council The Fourteenth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts April 20, 2010
City Council Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Stephanie Muccini Burke Paul A. Camuso Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Fourteenth 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 Thirteenth Regular Meeting of April 13, 2010 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo. 10-289-Council Commendation to Courtney White, Senior at St. Mary’s High School, resident of Medford for outstanding career achievement in Girls Hockey and member of the 3 time State Championship Team-Offered by President Maiocco 10-317-Council Commendation to Andrew White, Captain of Medford High School Varsity Basketball Team for outstanding career in Boys Basketball at MHS and scoring 1004 career points –Offered by Councillor Burke PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 10-323Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Stephen Ross of Clear Channel Outdoor at 282 Mystic Ave and 162 Mystic Ave. OCD 2010-15 and 2010-16 signs with movement require City Council approval 94-307 (8)
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10-324Petition by Joseph Viglione to speak on What Medford needs for Community Access. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 10-325-Offered by President Maiocco Be it Resolved that the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences to the family of Ross Nelson, Lt. Medford Park Police, on the passing of his wife Mary. 10-327-Offered by councilor Penta Be it Resolved that I would like to thank the many folks who have called to support the resolution and discussions offered by Councillor Maiocco and Councillor Penta last week for exposing the irresponsible and much needed corrective action to be taken at the Channel 3 station management for their inappropriate programming especially during prime time. 10-328-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the gas pump inspection findings and ongoing tax saga of the three Salem street gas stations that have yet to meet our city's financial tax commitments and EPA commitments be discussed. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 10-326April 15, 2010 To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the transfer of $250,000 from Water Enterprise and $250,000 from Sewer Enterprise to Capital Program #844, entitled Flood Control. These funds will be used to hire consultants to analyze the issues that led to the devastating flooding problems and sewage backups triggered by excessive rain which began on March 12, 2010. Once the analysis is complete, plans for corrective action will begin. Very truly yours, (Signature filed /with paper) Michael J. McGlynn, MAYOR MJM:lmc
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 07-332-
8.366-
Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery IN COUNCIL
MAY 1, 2007
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
MAY 19, 2009
TABLED
Legislative action to prevent the taking of any taxpayer private residential property in Medford with the expansion of the Green Line into Medford IN COUNCIL
08-381
9.288
09-507
IN COUNCIL
JANUARY 6, 2009
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
MAY 19, 2009
TABLED
Ivan Capus, testimony on behalf of Homeowners & Bank Protection Act of 2007
09-774
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
APRIL 28, 2009
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
MAY 19, 2009
TABLED
Boston Regional Hospital Property in Stoneham recent decision MAY 12, 2009
TABLED
Zoning Ordinance Amendment to govern installation of wireless Communication facilities IN COUNCIL
9.583
MARCH 3, 2009
Circle Laundry, 4110 MVP, right to object to Keno w/monitor
IN COUNCIL 9.581
TABLED
Special Permit Six Month Review, Spring Street Superette
IN COUNCIL 09-439
MAY 6, 2008
June 23, 2009
TABLED
Status of Medford Field of Dreams Project IN COUNCIL
June 23, 2009
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
TABLED
Double Poles - Verizon wiring poles for FIOS IN COUNCIL
OCTOBER 27, 2009
TABLED 3
10-055
10-067
Taxi Operator License Beauvoir Louis
TABLED
IN CITY COUNCIL
TABLED
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Flynn Memorial Rink & LoConte Rink IN CITY COUNCIL
10.283
10-314
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
John Rutter Better Bottle Bill Coalition HR 3515 IN CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 23, 2010
TABLED
IN CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 30, 2010
TABLED
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2010
TABLED FAILED
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2010
MOTION FAILED
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2010
RECONSIDERATION
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2010
TABLED
Taxi Operator License Philip J. Robinson IN CITY COUNCIL
10-316
SECTION 22
APRIL 13, 2010
TABLED
Stretch Energy Code IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 13, 2010
PASSED TO TAKE FIRST READING AS AMENDED
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006 07-072-Intercept Program 08-381-Six Month Review SPC Extended Hours Spring St. Superette, Jan 6, 2009 08-529-SPC Extended Hours Burger King, 383 Middlesex 6 month review 10-076-Google RFI project papers March 9, 2010 Records: The Records of the Meeting of April 13, 2010 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo. Adjournment:
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City Council Robert A. Maiocco, President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Stephanie Muccini Burke Paul A. Camuso Breanna Lungo-Koehn Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Fourteenth 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 Thirteenth Regular Meeting of April 13, 2010 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo. 10-289-Council Commendation to Courtney White, Senior at St. Mary’s High School, resident of Medford for outstanding career achievement in Girls Hockey and member of the 3 time State Championship Team-Offered by President Maiocco 10-317-Council Commendation to Andrew White, Captain of Medford High School Varsity Basketball Team for outstanding career in Boys Basketball at MHS and scoring 1004 career points –Offered by Councillor Burke PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS 10-323Petition for Reversal of Sign Denial by Stephen Ross of Clear Channel Outdoor at 282 Mystic Ave and 162 Mystic Ave. OCD 2010-15 and 2010-16 signs with movement require City Council approval 94-307 (8)
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10-324Petition by Joseph Viglione to speak on What Medford needs for Community Access. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 10-325-Offered by President Maiocco Be it Resolved that the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences to the family of Ross Nelson, Lt. Medford Park Police, on the passing of his wife Mary. 10-327-Offered by councilor Penta Be it Resolved that I would like to thank the many folks who have called to support the resolution and discussions offered by Councillor Maiocco and Councillor Penta last week for exposing the irresponsible and much needed corrective action to be taken at the Channel 3 station management for their inappropriate programming especially during prime time. 10-328-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it Resolved that the gas pump inspection findings and ongoing tax saga of the three Salem street gas stations that have yet to meet our city's financial tax commitments and EPA commitments be discussed. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 10-326April 15, 2010 To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155 Dear Mr. President and City Councillors: I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the transfer of $250,000 from Water Enterprise and $250,000 from Sewer Enterprise to Capital Program #844, entitled Flood Control. These funds will be used to hire consultants to analyze the issues that led to the devastating flooding problems and sewage backups triggered by excessive rain which began on March 12, 2010. Once the analysis is complete, plans for corrective action will begin. Very truly yours, (Signature filed /with paper) Michael J. McGlynn, MAYOR MJM:lmc
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Upon motion of _________________, all Unfinished Business on the Table was taken from the table for action. 07-332-
8.366-
Mausoleum at Oak Grove Cemetery IN COUNCIL
MAY 1, 2007
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
MAY 19, 2009
TABLED
Legislative action to prevent the taking of any taxpayer private residential property in Medford with the expansion of the Green Line into Medford IN COUNCIL
08-381
9.288
09-507
IN COUNCIL
JANUARY 6, 2009
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
MAY 19, 2009
TABLED
Ivan Capus, testimony on behalf of Homeowners & Bank Protection Act of 2007
09-774
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
APRIL 28, 2009
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
MAY 19, 2009
TABLED
Boston Regional Hospital Property in Stoneham recent decision MAY 12, 2009
TABLED
Zoning Ordinance Amendment to govern installation of wireless Communication facilities IN COUNCIL
9.583
MARCH 3, 2009
Circle Laundry, 4110 MVP, right to object to Keno w/monitor
IN COUNCIL 9.581
TABLED
Special Permit Six Month Review, Spring Street Superette
IN COUNCIL 09-439
MAY 6, 2008
June 23, 2009
TABLED
Status of Medford Field of Dreams Project IN COUNCIL
June 23, 2009
TABLED
IN COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
TABLED
Double Poles - Verizon wiring poles for FIOS IN COUNCIL
OCTOBER 27, 2009
TABLED 3
10-055
10-067
Taxi Operator License Beauvoir Louis
TABLED
IN CITY COUNCIL
TABLED
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Flynn Memorial Rink & LoConte Rink IN CITY COUNCIL
10.283
10-314
FEBRUARY 9, 2010
John Rutter Better Bottle Bill Coalition HR 3515 IN CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 23, 2010
TABLED
IN CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 30, 2010
TABLED
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2010
TABLED FAILED
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2010
MOTION FAILED
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2010
RECONSIDERATION
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2010
TABLED
Taxi Operator License Philip J. Robinson IN CITY COUNCIL
10-316
SECTION 22
APRIL 13, 2010
TABLED
Stretch Energy Code IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 13, 2010
PASSED TO TAKE FIRST READING AS AMENDED
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due/ Deadlines 05-895- Comprehensive Master Wellington Plan-3 months-Jan. 17, 2006 07-072-Intercept Program 08-381-Six Month Review SPC Extended Hours Spring St. Superette, Jan 6, 2009 08-529-SPC Extended Hours Burger King, 383 Middlesex 6 month review 10-076-Google RFI project papers March 9, 2010 Records: The Records of the Meeting of April 13, 2010 were passed to Vice President Dello Russo. Adjournment:
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