Medford City Council

The Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting Medford, Massachusetts October 1, 2013

City Council
Paul A. Camuso Richard F. Caraviello Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Vice President Breanna Lungo-Koehn Robert A. Maiocco, President Michael J. Marks Robert M. Penta Council President Robert A. Maiocco called the Twenty- Eighth 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 September 24, 2013 were passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn. MOTIONS ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 13-686- Offered by Councillor Penta Be it resolved ... as written in our ordinance Sec. 90-39 under Sale, assignment or transfer of licenses No license to operate a taxicab shall be sold or transferred, and no license to own a taxicab shall be sold or transferred without first obtaining the consent of the city council ... the following be amended in the interest of the section as written ... that the words "transferred" be deleted in this section.

13-687-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it resolved ... that a complete moratorium on any additional taxi owners and drivers be instituted 13-688-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it resolved ... that since the Lawrence Memorial Hospital is in the process of having final details submitted to the federal government for approval of their affiliation with another medical institution, citizens should be apprised as to what and to whom this medical affiliation will be and what its offering will be to the citizens of Medford. 13-689-Offered by Councillor Marks and Penta Be it resolved ... that in light of all the wonderful citizen driven community arts activities that have branched out throughout our City during this past year, a sum of $10,000 be requested to be added to our 2014-2015 City budget to be earmarked for the Medford Arts Council in support of our community art activities. 13-690-Offered by Councillor Penta Be it resolved ... that the issues of traffic and parking enforcement, a pilot truck enforcement program and code enforcement be discussed in the interest of our City budget. 13-691-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be it resolved that the City of Medford be notified that the odd/even winter parking ban, which is usually in effect from December 1 until April 1 has been eliminated EXCEPT for declared snow emergencies. Due to the trial nature of this initiative and public safety, it is very important that when their is a declared emergency, our residents abide by the ban in order to make our streets as safe as possible for all. 13-692-Offered by President Maiocco Be it resolved that the Medford City council commend and congratulate John and Carol McGlaughlin on the wonderful occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary 13-693-Offered by President Maiocco Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council extends its sincere condolences to the family of Elizabeth H. Bullock on her recent passing. Elizabeth was the mother to Sylvia DiPlacido, City of Medford Employee in the Office of the City Clerk UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13-372 James Morse address Logan Airport noise IN CITY COUNCIL 13-374 APRIL 23, 2013 TABLED

MWRA Assessment Transfer $108,417.00 IN CITY COUNCIL April 23, 2013 Taxi Operator License Djemson Dascelin TABLED

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MAY 21, 2013

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Taxi Operator License Mohammed G. Mostafa IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 21, 2013 TABLED

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Show Cause Hearing Star Taxi IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 9, 2013 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Joseph F. Pierre IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 2013 TABLED

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Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED

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Taxi Operator License Ralph J. Lafortune IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 TABLED

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Loan Order Amendment Ord 781 MHS Science Labs IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 PASSED TO TAKE ITS FIRST READING MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD AND FINAL READING OCTOBER 1, 2013 13-675 Lawrence Memorial Hospital President update Council on Hospital Takeover

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due / Deadlines 11-099-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation A-Tech, 67 Mystic Ave, Sept 20, 2011 11-631-Six Month Review SPC hours of operation Burger King 383 Mystic Ave April 24, 2012 12-090-Six Month Review SPC Zoning Medford Gas & Repair 85 Main St October 9, 2012 12-091-Three Month Review Class 4 Repair License Ravelo Auto Repair, 144 Mystic Ave July 3, 2012 12-507-Traffic Commission Review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue

12-508-Six Month Review SPC hours Kellys Drive-Thru, 35 Revere Beach Pky, Jan 10, 2013

Records: The Records of September 24, 2013 were passed to Councillor Lungo-Koehn Adjournment:

Upcoming City Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM October 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM October 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM November 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM November 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM November 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 24, 2013 at 7:00 PM December 31, 2013 at 7:00 PM January 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Elections Schedule Congressional Special Elections Primary October 15, 2013 City Elections November 5, 2013 Congressional Special Election December 10, 2013