(Revised) Medford City Council The Twenty-sixth Regular Mé Medford, Massachusetts ‘August 11, 2015 city Council Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr, President Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Vics President Paul A. Camuso Richard F. Caraviello ‘Adam Knight Michael J, Marks Robert M. Penta President Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr. called the Twenty-sixth Regular Meeting of the Medford City Council fo order at 7:00 P.M. al the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, Medford City Hall ROLL CALL SALUTE TO THE FLAG ‘The Tabled Records of June 30, 2016 were passed to Councillor Marks. ‘The Records of July 21, 2018 were passed fo Councilor Penta, + Coun Commendations 2015 Medford High School Varsity Baseball Greater Boston League Champions. HEARING 15-604 LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES ‘AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS CITY CLERK'S OFFICEYou are hereby notified thal by order of the Medford City Council, a Public Hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P, Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, August 11, 2015 on a petition by National Grid of North Andover, IMA. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: High Street - National Grid to install 102’ #/- of 2-5" concrete encased conduits, from exiting electric manhole, MH A 177, to existing alaciric manhole, MH B— 187 on High Stroat due to collapsed conduits from MH A~177 to MH B -187 ‘Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground tlectric conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the pian fled herewith marked National Grid. -High St, -Medford-Massachusetts No, 15605063 6/25/2016 Approved ~ Chief Engineer -Upon review of this petition, this work can proceed forthwith provided the following are met No City Owned or private ullties or other structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that all sewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation, No ramps, sidewalk panels and crosswalk will be replaced as soon as the ‘conduit installation is complete and the roadway restored. Final roadway restoration will match existing but will be have no less than 4-inches of asphalt. Pedestrian and vehicle trafic management will be conducted per prior approved by the City ‘Any other City owned property is protected and lor properly restored. Before beginning work the contractor shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtain applicable permits from the Engineering Division. National Grid Contractor shall Utlize Gity of Medford regulations and standards as well as for removing all debris related to its work. Approved - Supt. of Wires. Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodationsiaids. T.0.D. #781-393-2516 Plans can be viewed in City Clerk's Office 781-393-2425 ) Edward P. Finn, City ClerkLOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES ‘AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS. MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS CITY CLERK'S OFFICE You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a Public Hearina will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on TUESDAY, August 11, 2015 on a petition by National Grid of North Andover, MA, and Verizon New England for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: Canal Street - National Grid to install 1 new JO Pole, strut guy and Anchor with a 6 ft lead across from Pole 402 Canal St, Pole and Anchor will be located on town property on the East side of Canal Street. Pole will be labeled 402-85, Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, It be permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground ‘electric conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may {ind necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan fled herewith marked National Grid, ~Canal St, -Mediford-Massachusetts No. 19038332 4/27/2015 Approved ~ Chief Engineer —Upon review of this petition, this work can proceed forthwith provided the following are met No City Owned or private uliltios or other structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that all sewer, water and drain ines are marked prior to any excavation, ‘There will be no obstruction to the traveling public. The pole, strut and guy will be installed per the attached detail ‘The sidewalk and any other City owned property are restored. Before beginning work the contractor shall notiy Dig Safe and shall obtain applicable permits from the Engineering Division. National Grid Contractor shall utlize City of Medford regulations and standards as well as for removing all debris related to its work. Approved - Supt. of Wires Call 781-309-2425 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516 Plans can be viewed in City Clerk's Office 781-399-2425 ‘S/ Edward P. Finn, City ClerkLOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES ‘AND UNDERGROUND CONDUITS MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS CITY CLERK'S OFFICE You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a Public Hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, August 11, 2015 on a petition by National Grid of North Andover, MA. and Verizon New England for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures Including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: Prescott Street - National Grid to install new JO Pole, strut guy and Anchor with a 6 ft lead across from Pole 6184 Prescott St. Pole and Anchor will be located on town property.. Pole will be labeled 6184-84 Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked National Grid, -Prescott St. -Medford-Massachusetts No, 19038332 4/27/2015 Approved — Chief Engineer -Upon review of this petition, this work can proceed forthwith provided the following are met: No City Owned or private utilities or other structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that all sewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation, ‘There will be no obstruction to the travelling public. The pole, strut and guy will be installed per the allached detail Page No.3-109Y) ‘The sidewalk and any other City owned property are restored. Before beginning work the contractor shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtain applicable permits from the Engineering Division. National Grid Contractor shall utlize City of Medford regulations and standards as well as for removing all debris related to its work Approved - Supt. of Wires, Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodationsiaids. T.D.D. #781-393-2516 Plans can be viewed in Cty Clerk's Office 781-393-2425 S/ Edward P. Finn, City ClerkMOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS 15.607-Ofered by Vice President Lungo-Koehn Call for Election City of Medford Proliminary Municipal Election Tuesday, Seplember 1, 2015 BE IT ORDERED: that in accordance with the provisions of General Laws of Massachusetts and the Revised Charter ofthe City of Mediord, insofar as the latter is applicable, the City Clerk, be and he, is hereby authorized and instructed to notify and warn such of the inhabitants of the City of Medford, qualified to vote ‘and the law requites, to assemble at the several poling places as designated in this order for and within the several precincts where they are duly registered voters on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2045, then and there to give their ballots for the nomination of respectively: Seven (7) Members of the City Council to serve for a period of two years from the first Monday in January 2016 lo be elected by and from the qualified voters of the City at Large. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: that the following named poling places be and they are hereby designated to be used at the City Election to be held on. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 (The said polling places to be open at 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.) Voting Precinets Ward 1 Precinct 1 Andrew Middle School, 3000 Mystic Vly. Pkwy. Werd 1 Precinct 2. Fire Fighter's Club, 340 Salem St Ward2 Precinct 1 St. Francis Parish Center (Fellswiay and Fulton St Entrances Ward 2 Precinct 2 Roberts Elementary Schoo! 36 Court St, (Park St. Entrance) Ward Precinct 1__Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 170 Govemors Ave. Ward Precinct 2 Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop St. Ward 4 Precinct 1 Tufts University, Gantcher Center Rear,161 College Ave, Ward 4 Precinct 2 Walkling Court- Fondacaro Centor ‘Auburn & North Streets WardS Precinct 1 Columbus Elementary Schoo! 7 Hicks Av. Ward 5 Precinct 2 Columbus Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave Ward6 Precinct 1 West Medford Fire Staion, 26 Harvard Ave. Ward Precinct 2 Brooks School, 388 High Street Ward 7 Precinct 1 Mystic Valley Towers/North Building Entrance Ward 7 Precinct 2 McGlynn K-8 Public Schoo! 3004 Mystic Vly Pkwy, Ward 8 Precinet1 Senior Center, 101 Riverside Avo. Ward 8 Precinct 2 VIFAW - 114 Mystic Ave. Due to insufficient number of nominees for the Office of Mayor and School Committee, those offices will not be part of the preliminary election, just the Office of the City Council 45.608-Offered by Councillor Caraviello Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council allow Carol Power address the Council about Turn The Town Teal 48-609-Offered By Councilor Caraviello Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council discusses the paving that was, recently done at Winthrop Circle. 415-611-Offered by Councilor Knight Be It Resolved the crosswalk on the eastside of Winthrop Street rotary at High Street have the crosswalk repainted, as well as, the handicapped parking spaces in front of 190 High St 45.621.Offered by Councillor Marks Be it resolved that the Traffic Commission post yield signs at the Winthrop St rotary on the approaching roads, Furthermore that a sign be placed inside the circle facing Route 38 north that says "ROTARY".45-622-Oifered by Councillor Marks Be it resolved that the Medford City Council hold a public hearing on Tuesday Oct 6th at 7pm and invite Eversource and the appropriate city departments to discuss the proposed underground utility work slated for 2017. Be itfurther resolved that the ely send out a reverse 911 call to all Medford residents notifying them of the public hearing. 45.610-Offered by Councilor Penta Be It Resolved that the huge amount of questionable dirt that hae to bo repeatedly covered with plastic infront ofthe triple business development along Riverside Avenue at the Wellington Fellsway Plaza be discussed, 16-611-Ofered by Councillor Knight Be It Resolved the crosswalk on the east side of Winthrop Street rotary at High ‘Street have the crosswalk repainted, as well as, the handicapped parking ‘spaces in front of 190 High St. 15-612-Offered by Councillor Knight Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulates: Fire Fighter John Friedman on his recent appointment to the rank of Deputy Chief; Fire Fighter Wiliam Young on his recent appointment to the rank of Captain; Fire Fighter Vincent Marcelino on his recent appointment to the rank of Lieutenant; Fire Fighter Stephen Olivier on his recent appointment o the rank of Lieutenant 15-613-Otfered by Councilor Knight Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend i's deep and sincere condolences to the family of Charles Barry on his recent passing. 15-614-Orfered by Councilor Penta Be It Resolved that an expression of sympathy be extended to the family of James Harris on his most recent passing. Jim was a wonderful famity man, ‘an avid outdoorsman and a dedicated fire captain for the Massachusetts Port Authority. 415.615.Offered by Councillor Camuso Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council sends its congratulations to former ‘Medford First Lady Joyce Pompeo on her first fight. Joyce recently completed another item on her bucket list flying an airplane at the age of 87 15-623-Offered by Councillor Penta ~ Be it resolved ... that the putting of parking kiosks in our municipal lots be discussedCOMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR 15-616: August 5, 2015 ‘To the Honorable President and Members ofthe Medford City Couneil City Hall Medford, MA U2199 Dear Mr, President and City Councillors: | respectlly request and recommend that your Honorable Body confirm the appointment of Lossa Julie Janvier, 63 Rockwell Ave, Medford as a member of the Medford Housing ‘Authority fora term © expire April 8, 2020. ‘Mis. Janvier, who will serve as the tenant representative, is present tonight “This postion has become available as Ms, Heather Merchant has moved out ofthe city Very truly yours, (signature file/paper)) Michael J. McGlynn, Mayor MIMime 15-647. REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE FROM LAW DEPARTMENT CLAIMS OVER "$1,000.00 ACCOUNT #010-151-8752 Date: July21, 2015 ‘To: The President and Members of the Honorable Medford City Couneil Fr Michael J, MeGlynn, Mayor Claimant Name: Quiney Mutual Insuranee Company v, City of Me Date of Accident: February 11, 2013 Date of Settlement: July 21, 2015 Date of Trial Result: NA Amount of Request: $7800.00 Claimant's Attorney: Joseph P. Bonfiglio, Esa Description of Alleged Claim:In this subrogation case, the elaiment insurer, Quincy Mutual Insurance Company seeks reimbursement for payments made to is insured, Timbre Bemard, 21 Stowell Road ‘Winchester, MA when his vehicle was struck ftom behind by a City of Medford Department of Public Works vehicle driven by Claude Muzarol, who was clearing snow and ice. The accident occurred on February 11, 2013. The total damage paid by Quincy ‘Mutual Insurance Company was $ 10,045.86, The necessary Release has been obtained fiom the claimant. Breakdown to Amount Ke Medical Cost 0. Lost Wages: oe Property Damage: $ 10,045.86 Other: 0. ‘Total Settlement: $7,500.00 15-518 August 6, 2015, “TO: Peesident Dello Russo and Members of the Honorable Medford City Counei ROM: Mayor Michael J. MeGiynn RE: Btablishment ofthe Medford Community Garden Commission ‘Dear Mr, President and Members of the City Counel: | respectflly request and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the following amendment tothe Revised Ordinances ofthe City of Medford. Your approval of this “Amendment will provide forthe establishment of a Community Gavden Commission in the City of Medford. “The following is full text ofthe proposed Amendment. An Ordinance Amending Chapter xxx of the Ordinances of the City of Medford MEDFORD COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMISSION BE IT ORDAINED: By the City Council ofthe City of Medford that Arfcte IT, Division 14, entitled “Boards, Committees, Commissions" ofthe Revised ‘Ordinances ofthe City of Medford, as most recently amended, is hereby futher amended by the addition ofthe flowing provisions as follows:Seetion 2-549: Establishmet “There is hereby established in the Cty of Medford a “Community Garden Commission”, ‘Section 2-$50: Function/Purpose ‘and purpose of the Commission isto organize, coordinate, set policies and i forthe various “Community Gardens” as now established and to be provide ove Established prospectively on property owned, controled oF managed by the City oF Medford Section 2-551: Jurisdietion “The Commission will consider and approve the amount of fees to be charged to individual who utilize the various “Community Gardens”; provide oversight to the allocation of plots and promulgate regulations as set forth herein Seotion 2-852: Members and Terms {a) The Community Garden Committee shall eonsst of (five) members and (two) ltemate members appointed by the Mayor for terms of (tee) years... Each community garden, ot group of gardens in the case of gardens of 8 or fewer plots, shall have at least one (1) representative on the Commission, (b) Initial terme to be staggered in 1,2 and 3 year terms, as follows: “Two members for aterm of three (3) years; “Two members for aterm of two (2) years; ‘One member for aterm of one (1) year ‘Thereafter all terms shall be for three (3) years. (c) Ifadditional gardens are established, provision is hereby made for an increase in :membership on the Community Garden Commission to include representatives of| the additional gardens. Additional Commissioners and alternates shall be “appointed by the Mayor inthe same manner a the original appointments tothe ‘community garden commission, (4) Incase ofthe absence of a member ofthe Commission from a meeting ofthe Commission, the place ofthe absent member by one ofthe altemate members of the Commission. In the case where a member is repeatedly absent or unable oF ‘unwilling to participate as a member of the Community Garden Commission, the ‘Chairperson of the Commission may recommend tothe Mayor that the member appointment tothe Commission be terminated. Should the Mayor accept recommendation the Mayor shall terminate the appointment ofthe member and then appoint a new memberSection 2-553: Organization ‘The members of the Community Garden Committee shall annually, tthe first meeting in (November), by a majority vote of the committe, elect a Csixperson from arnong its ‘membership, and shall similaly elect « Vice-Caieperson. The Chaitperson shall conduct the meetings of the Community Garden Commission, and the Vice-Chairperson shall act inhis or her absence. For good cause, the Chairperson or a majority of the members of the Commission shall have the power to call emergeney meetings so long there is compliance with the provisions ofthe Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Seotion 2-554: Regulations After public notice and public hearing, the Commission shall promulgate mules and regulations to effectuate the purposes o this ordinance. The regulation shall be effective ‘when voted and filed atthe office ofthe City Clerk of the City of Medford, Failure by the ‘Commission to promulgate such rules and regulations ora legal declaration oftheir invalidity by court of law shall not aet to suspend or invalidate the effec ofthis ordinance. Ata minimum, any regulations promulgated shall define key terms set forth in this ordinance and shall not be inconsistent with is terms. The regulations may gover, among other things, the amount and purpose of fees Seotion 2-585: Applications and Fees “The Commission may approve annual fes fo allocated garden plots to cover necessary garden expenses, The fees are to be reasonable and reflect necessary garden expenses and costs. The Commission may aceept recommendation from the participants of each garden sto proposed fees to insure equitable and fair treatment ofall community garden members. Seetlon 2-556: Annual Report ‘The Commission shall submit an annual report of the community garden's activities and shall include an evaluation ofits effectiveness, and shall send a copy of such report tothe Mayor and to the Medford City Council each December. Respectfully Submitted, (Gignature filejpaper) Mayor Michael J. MeGlynn MER/mr u15:619- August 6, 2015, ‘TO: President Dello Russo and Members of the Honorable Meaiford City Council FROM: Mayor Michael J. MeGlynn RE: Establishment of a Revolving Account- Medford Community Garden Commission Dear Mr, President and Members of the City Council [respectfully equest and recommend that your Honorable Body approve the establishment of a Revolving Account under G.L. ¢ 44 § S3E ¥ to serve the Medford ‘Community Garden Commission with the following provisions: LL The fees received from the Community Garden members or plot holders, along ‘with any donations, wll be deposited into the revolving account. 2, The revolving account will provide a source forthe payment of expenses related {o the Community Gardens for items such as, bt not limited to, equipment, supplies and meintenance. 3. ‘The Director ofthe Office of Fnergy end Environment shall have the authority, accordance with all applicable law, to approve expenditures from the revolving. account. 44, The total amount of annual expenditures from the revolving secount shall be limited to $10,000.00 but, in any event, expenditures shall nt exceed the balance in the account. 5. The Director ofthe Office of Energy and Environment shall annually prepare a report disclosing all deposits and expenditures from the revolving account forthe ‘current fiscal yar. Respectflly Submitted, (Gignaturefile/paper) Mayor Michael J. MeGlynn MER/me UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13633 Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 598, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force540 4-568, 364 15-432 INCITYCOUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED Show Cause Hearing CTC Gold Refinery, 6 Salem St INCITYCOUNCIL JUNE 17, 2014 TABLED INCITYCOUNCIL JULY 18, 2014 TABLED Solicitors information Channel 3 INGITY COUNCIL JULY 18, 2014 TABLED Tax Rate & Surplus Funds IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER. 2014 TABLED Mary K, Benoit address Council on Medford Senior Center INCITYCOUNCIL JANUARY 6,2015. TABLED. ‘Auditor provide updates broskdown of bonds INCITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17,2015 TABLED Robert Capucci, 71 Evans St Medford Jobs & infrastructure INCITY COUNCIL APRIL. 14, 2015 TABLED KENO To Go Asha Petal Spring Street Superette, 88 Spring St INCITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2018 TABLED Mass Dot Appear & explain Craddock Bridge INCITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 2015 TABLED $75,000 Appropriate for potholes and repairs IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2015 SECTION 22 Revised amendment to Fiscal 2016 IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2015 TABLED Update on Medford Cable AccessIN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 30, 2015 SECTION 22 145-581 Loan order $2,120,000 capital improvements city sewer system IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 2015 PASSED FIRST READING ADVERTISED JULY 30, 2015 ‘TRANSCRIPT (ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING AUGUST 11, 2015) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE Reports Due / Deadlines. Records: ‘The Tabled Records of June 30, 2016 were passed to Councilor Marks, ‘The Records of July 21, 2015 were passed fo Councilor Penta, Adjournment MEDFORD CITY COUNCIL SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday September 22, 2015 7:00 PM Tuesday September 20, 2015, 7:00 PM