03-11-2010 — File 189105

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING March 11, 2010, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ****************** PRESENT for all or part of the meeting: President John M. Connolly, Vice President Rebekah L. Gewirtz, Aldermen Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., William M. Roche, Maryann M. Heuston, Thomas F. Taylor, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan, Robert C. Trane OPENING OF THE MEETING 1. Roll Call Call of the Roll. 188903 Placed on File 2. Minutes Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2010. 188904 Approved CITATIONS 3. Citation By Ald. Connolly, the Entire Board and the Mayor, Commending John Gannon for his dedicated service to the City as City Solicitor from 2004 to 2010. 188905 Approved 4. Citation By Ald. Connolly and the Entire Board, expressing condolences on the passing of Paul Haley, a native Somervillian and former Alderman and City Solicitor. 188906 Approved PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. Grant of Location Grant of Location, NStar Electric to install 45 feet of conduit in Houghton St. from Pole #174/6 to private property at 47 Houghton St. 188907 Approved, Ald. Roche recused 6. Grant of Location Grant of Location, NStar Electric to install 70 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole #7502 to private property at 280R Broadway. 188908 Approved, Ald. Roche recused NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the Board of Aldermen's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk.

2 7. Grant of Location Grant of Location, NStar Electric to install 88 feet of conduit in Main St. from Pole #146/3 to private property at 14 Main St. 188909 Approved, Ald. Roche recused ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 8. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the status of the Safe Start Study findings, including completed projects, projects in process and a timeline for uncompleted projects. 188910 Approved 9. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works inventory the defective street lights on Somerville Ave. and ensure that the proper utility or state agency repairs them. 188911 Approved 10. Resolution By Ald. Heuston and Gewirtz, That this Board requests that the Administration provide this Board a budget strategy in preparation for a potential 5% reduction in state aid. 188912 Approved, Copy to Finance 11. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works remove debris from the roadway at Durham and Skehan Sts., in the fire lane. 188913 Approved 12. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 20, 22 and 24 Durham St. for code violations including the expiration of, or the need for, permits. 188914 Approved 13. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing street signs at Waldo Ave. and Quincy St. 188915 Approved 14. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 2 Alderman on adding green space to the perimeter of Lincoln Park, along Lincoln Parkway. 188916 Approved 15. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Chief of Police place a traffic patrol at Washington St. and Webster Ave. to cite and ticket drivers who run the red light. 188917 Approved 16. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works request of NStar that the utility pole at Green Cab on Windsor St. be replaced. 188918 Approved 17. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes at Adrian and Joseph Sts., at Lincoln Pkwy. and Joseph St., and on Wyatt St. 188919 Approved

3 18. Resolution By Ald. Heuston, That this Board requests that the Administration appear before the Finance Committee to discuss outstanding unfinished business at the Argenziano School. 188920 Approved as Amended: That the Project Director also appear, Copy to Finance 19. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the permit parking signs from the odd side of Properzi Way from, 91 Properzi Way to the intersection of Properzi Way and Beacon St., and post this section as NO PARKING ANYTIME. 188921 Approved 20. Order By Ald. Pero, That the Commissioner of Public Works plant additional trees on Sargent Ave. 188922 Approved 21. Order By Ald. Roche, That the Director of SPCD (ISD) communicate with the management of the Super Stop & Shop to ensure that a plan is in place to continually monitor and clean the lot on Garfield Ave. 188923 Approved 22. Order By Ald. Roche, That the City Solicitor provide this Board with an opinion as to whether certain areas (near Sullivan Sq.) can be designated for extended resident parking. 188924 Approved 23. Resolution By Ald. Roche, That this Board requests that the Mayor consider installing the same decorative street lighting along Washington St., during its repaving, as was used for the Somerville Ave. project. 188925 Approved 24. Order By Ald. Roche, That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a pothole patrol throughout Ward 1. 188926 Approved 25. Order By Ald. Roche and Sullivan, That the City Solicitor update this Board with the status of the PCO’s tagging vehicles illegally parked in HP spots. 188927 Approved 26. Order By Ald. Trane, That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the area around the Powderhouse School and run the street sweeper over the play area. 188928 Approved 27. Order By Ald. Trane, That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol on Paulina St. for increased police visibility. 188929 Approved as Amended: That the patrol also include Simpson Ave. 28. Order By Ald. Trane, That the Commissioner of Public Works contact NStar to repair the street light at 53 Farragut Ave. 188930 Approved 29. Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche, Desmond, Connolly and White, That the Commissioner of Public Works regularly clear the tree wells on Broadway, from Glen to Cutter Sts. 188931 Approved

4 30. Order By Ald. Sullivan, Taylor, White, Desmond and Connolly, That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider measures, including the synchronization of traffic lights on Highland Ave. and Medford St., to allow residents of 252 Medford St. to exit and enter their parking lot safely. (2nd request) 188932 Approved as Amended: That the Director and Traffic Engineer report back before the next Senior Services Committee meeting, Copy to Senior Services 31. Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, White, Pero and Roche, That this Board requests that DCR regularly remove debris from the Mystic River path and land adjacent to the path. 188933 Approved 32. Order By Ald. Sullivan, White, Trane, Desmond, Connolly and Roche, That the City's ADA Coordinator appear at a Public Health and Public Safety Committee meeting to explain the handicapped van spaces restrictions. 188934 Approved, Copy to Public Health & Safety 33. Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, That this Board requests that the Administration repave Irving St. this spring. 188935 Approved 34. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Commissioner of Public Works remove debris from the corner of Chapel St. and College Ave. weekly. 188936 Approved 35. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the STOP sign on the north side of Orchard St. and the DO NOT ENTER sign on the west side of Dover St. and install a DO NOT ENTER sign and a ONE WAY blade on the east side of Dover St. per the recommendation of the city’s Traffic Engineer. 188937 Approved 36. Order By Ald. Connolly and Gewirtz, That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 258 Elm St. for improper, unlicensed or nonconforming sidewalk signage for the second floor tanning shop and remove all impediments to passers-by, and that the Committee on Licenses and Permits be notified of the findings, so that further action may be considered. 188938 Approved, Copy to Licenses & Permits 37. Order By Ald. Connolly and Gewirtz, That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the damaged right turn directional sign at 58 Day St. before the intersection of Elm St. 188939 Approved 38. Order By Ald. O’Donovan, That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing DOGS ON LEASH sign on the bike path near Lexington Ave. Park. 188940 Approved 39. Order By Ald. O’Donovan, That the Director of SPCD prepare to discuss #188633 in or around June, 2010. 188941 Approved, Copy to Traffic & Parking

5 40. Order By Ald. O’Donovan, That the Director of SPCD forward an action plan for #188630 to the Committee on Public Health and Safety and that the Director and the City Solicitor appear at the next meeting of that Committee. 188942 Approved, Copy to Public Health & Safety 41. Order By Ald. O'Donovan and Gewirtz, That the Chief of Police order directed patrols after dusk for the next 90 days on the bike path from Cedar St. to Davis Sq. 188943 Approved 42. Order By Ald. Taylor, That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with an update on the review of RA & RB districts, as proposed in 2008, addressing such concerns as neighborhood character, congestion, impact on the quality of life and encroachment. 188944 Approved 43. Resolution By Ald. White, That the attached be added to the Rules of the Board of Alderman. 188945 Approved, Copy to Rules 44. Order By Ald. White, Taylor, Heuston and Sullivan, That the Director of SPCD and the consultant appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the proposed traffic redesign for the Union Sq. area. 188946 Approved, Copy to Housing & Community Development UNFINISHED BUSINESS None REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 45. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, Mar. 2. 188947 Approved 45A. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to create a new use of Senior Housing and facilitate the provision of senior housing. 188305 Placed on File 45B. Mayor’s Request Requesting the approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish a temporary building moratorium in a portion of the Winter Hill Commercial District. 188537 Placed on File 46. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, Mar. 2. 188948 Approved as Amended: The historic district public hearing has been rescheduled for 4/6 46A. Order By Ald. Connolly, That the Legislative Matters Committee invite F.W. Russell Co. to appear to discuss recent violations and the Attorney General’s findings. 188949 Approved, Copy to Legislative Matters

6 46B. Order By Ald. Connolly, That the City Solicitor redraft the letter to property owners being considered for historical designation. 188950 Approved 47. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use meeting jointly with the Planning Board, Mar. 4. No papers. 188951 Approved 48. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, Mar. 4. 188952 Approved, Ald. O’Donovan recused 48A. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,550,000 to procure a new Integrated Accounting and Financial Management System for all city depts., and borrow said sum in a bond. 186090 Placed on File 48B. Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $50,000 from the 56 Clyde St. Acquisition LLC and 61 Clyde St. Acquisition LLC (MaxPak) to fund Ward 5 amenities and general community benefits. 187805 Placed on File 48C. Mayor’s Comm. Updating this BOA with respect to negotiations for a new contract effective 1/1/10, for the collection of solid waste, recycling, and leaf and yard waste. 187868 Placed on File 48D. Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $171,810 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase 6 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors for the Police Dept. 188314 Placed on File 48E. Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $109,075 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase 5 Ford Crown Victoria Detective Vehicles for the Police Dept. 188315 Placed on File 48F. Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $35,980 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase a Ford Van Prisoner Transport Vehicle for the Police Dept. 188321 Placed on File 48G. Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $32,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase a Ford Expedition Special Services Vehicle for the Police Dept. 188322 Placed on File 48H. Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $26,295 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase a Ford Van Animal Control Vehicle for the Police Dept. 188323 Placed on File 48I. Mayor’s Request Requesting the approval of a $185,175 appropriation from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the acquisition of two vacant parcels at 46 Pearl St. and 0 Florence St. 188541 Placed on File

7 48J. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to transfer $32,000 in the Traffic and Parking Dept. from the Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Capital Outlay Vehicles Acct., to procure a meter technician/collections van. 188659 Approved 48K. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to extend a contract with D & R General Contracting Inc. for a street resurfacing project to August 31, 2010. 188660 Approved 48L. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to transfer $2,300 in the Inspectional Services Dept., from the Salaries Acct. to the Professional & Technological Services Acct. ($1,800) and the Office Equipment Acct. ($500) for office equipment and software. 188746 Approved 48M. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to expend a grant of $3,428 from the MA Office of Public Safety, for the Fire Dept. to provide fire safety education to children. 188748 Approved 48N. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a contract with MassDOT for $2,196,387 for “nonparticipating items” in the construction of Assembly Sq. Drive and offsite improvements. 188806 Placed on File, Ald. Trane recused 48O. Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $40,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase 2 license plate readers for the Police Dept. 188807 Approved 48P. Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $15,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase cameras for the prison cells, lobby, sally port, and garage at the Police Dept. 188808 Approved 48Q. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to expend a $12,213 grant from the MAPC Shannon Community Safety Initiative, for anti-gang efforts and youth violence prevention in the Police Dept. 188812 Approved 48R. Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization to expend a $350,000 grant from MassDOT for an Inner Belt and Brickbottom Urban Streetscape and Adaptive Re-Use Plan. 188878 Approved 48S. Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization to expend a $20,000 grant from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council’s ArtsUnion Union Sq. programming. 188879 Approved 48T. Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization to expend a $2,000 grant from the MA Dept. of Public Health for the Fire Dept.’s Mass Decontamination Unit. 188880 Approved 49. Committee Report Report of the Committees on Public Health & Safety and Traffic & Parking meeting jointly, Mar. 8. No papers. 188953 Approved

8 50. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health & Safety, Mar. 8. No papers. 188954 Approved 51. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Parks & Open Space, Mar. 8. 188955 Approved 51A. Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, That this Board requests that the Administration report to the Committee on Parks and Open Space on the parameters of the Dilboy Stadium lease. 188956 Approved, Copy to Parks & Open Space 52. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, Mar. 9. 188957 Approved 52A. Order By Ald. White, That the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the yellow line at 75 Myrtle St. 188958 Approved 52B. Order By Ald. Roche, That the Commissioner of Public Works increase lighting around Bryant Manor. 188959 Approved 52C. Order By Ald. White, That the Commissioner of Public Works increase lighting on Pearl St. from Myrtle to Franklin Sts. 188960 Approved 53. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Environment & Energy, Mar. 9. 188961 Approved 53A. Comm. UniFirst Corporation responding to #182719 re: Soil testing at the Capuano School Community Gardens. 182846 Placed on File 54. Committee Report Report of the Committee of the Whole on Legislative Matters, Mar. 9. No papers. 188962 Approved 55. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses & Permits, Mar. 10. 188963 Approved 55A. Outdoor Seating New Outdoor Seating/Goods License, Parisian Beauty Supplies LLC, 18 Bow St., Sandwich Board. 186520 Approved 55B. Garage Renewing Garage License, Sandra Henriquez dba Autosal, 444R Somerville Ave., 15 autos inside. 188768 Approved 55C. Garage Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Transport Service Inc., 495 Columbia St., 12 autos inside. 188769 Approved 55D. Garage Renewing Garage License, Motorsports Inc., 486R Columbia St., 8 autos. 188770 Approved 55E. Garage Renewing Garage License, Century Tire Co. of Somerville, 263-269 Beacon St., 6 autos inside, 4 outside. 188771 Approved

9 55F. Outdoor Seating New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Armur Inc. dba Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St., 1 A-Frame sign. 188830 Approved 55G. Used Car Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Isaac’s Auto Sales and Service Inc., 486 Columbia St., 6 autos. 188831 Approved 55H. Garage Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works Inc., 42 Dana St., 10 autos in, 2 out. 188832 Approved 55I. Garage Renewing Garage License, PCJ Auto Services Inc. dba Good Gas Somerville, 343-5 Medford St., 2 autos in, 5 out. 188833 Approved 55J. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, PCJ Auto Services Inc. dba Good Gas Somerville, 343-5 Medford St., 20,500 gallons. 188834 Approved 55K. Used Car Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2, Ideal Engine Rebuilders, 49 Day St., 8 autos. 188902 Approved 55L. Order By Ald. Trane, That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on the Automatic Amusement Device application for Game Underground, 1123 Broadway. 188964 Approved, Copy to Licenses & Permits COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 56. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to amend the appropriation of $4,400,000 (#185830, approved 7/10/08) to purchase and install water meters, by increasing it to $4,824,000, and authorizing issuance of a bond to meet the appropriation. 188965 Finance 57. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an appropriation of $18,853 from the remaining balance of $34,687 in the Trum Field House Project, to the School Traffic Safety Bollards Acct., to install LED lighted bollards at various schools citywide. 188966 Finance 58. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an appropriation of $15,350 from the remaining balance of $34,687 in the Trum Field House Project, to the Winter Hill School Repairs Acct., for vertical pointing of the east wall at the school. 188967 Finance 59. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to transfer $15,000 from the Fire Dept. Salaries Acct. to the Election Dept. Special Election Acct., to fund the special State Senate primary election on 4/13/10 and the special State Senate election on 5/11/10. 188968 Approved 60. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to expend a grant of $105,356 from FEMA’s Dept. of Homeland Security for technical rescue training and rescue equipment in the Fire Dept. 188969 Finance

10 61. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to expend a grant of $56,334 from the MA Technology Collaborative’s Clean Energy Choice program to the Office of Sustainability and Environment, for a solar panel on the Central Library, several solar area lighting units, and a sustainability fair. 188970 Finance 62. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Keith McInnis, from the Reserve Roster, as a Firefighter in the Fire Dept. 188971 Approved 63. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Christopher Clark, from the Reserve Roster, as a Firefighter in the Fire Dept. 188972 Approved 64. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Timothy O’Hearn, from the Reserve Roster, as a Firefighter in the Fire Dept. 188973 Approved 65. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Robert Galvin, from the Reserve Roster, as a Firefighter in the Fire Dept. 188974 Approved 66. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Sean Layton, from the Reserve Roster, as a Firefighter in the Fire Dept. 188975 Approved 67. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of David Farino, from the Reserve Roster, as a Firefighter in the Fire Dept. 188976 Approved 68. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Jessie Baker as Director of Personnel. 188977 Conf. of Appointments 69. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of George Landers as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. 188978 Conf. of Appointments 70. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works. 188979 Conf. of Appointments 71. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lights and Lines. 188980 Conf. of Appointments 72. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Carol Antonelli as Superintendent of Water Works. 188981 Conf. of Appointments 73. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Elizabeth Craveiro as City Treasurer/Collector. 188982 Conf. of Appointments 74. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Purchasing Director. 188983 Conf. of Appointments 75. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Senesi as Director of Veterans Services. 188984 Conf. of Appointments 76. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert McWatters as Clerk of Committees. 188985 Conf. of Appointments

11 77. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese as Assistant Clerk of Committees. 188986 Conf. of Appointments 78. Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees. 188987 Conf. of Appointments 79. Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Marie-Annett Bernard to the Commission for Women. 188988 Approved COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 80. Officer’s Comm. Police Chief responding to various Board orders. 188989 Placed on File 81. Officer’s Comm. Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board orders. 188990 Placed on File NEW BUSINESS 82. Public Event Public Event Permit, Independent Film Festival of Boston displaying a Ford auto, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Apr. 21-25. 188991 Approved 83. Sign Sign and Awning Permit, Bostonian Convenience II, 420 Medford St., new sign and lighting. 188992 Licenses & Permits 84. Outdoor Seating Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 118 Holland St., 34 tables, 68 chairs. 188993 Approved 85. Garage Renewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St., 13 autos inside. 188994 Licenses & Permits 86. Flammable Renewing Flammable License, BBC Auto Repair, 483 Somerville Ave., 7,420 gallons. 188995 Approved 87. Taxi Med Transferring Taxi Medallion, Halligan Corp. to Z.H. Inc., Med. #63. 188996 Approved 88. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Bye Bye Cab Inc., Med. #86. 188997 Approved 89. Comm. Kevin Paquette and Joseph Barros submitting comments re: 71-73 Boston St. and its designation as a local historic district. 188998 Placed on File, Copy to Legislative Matters 90. Comm. Elaine Leary submitting comments re: #188305, a proposed zoning amendment to facilitate senior housing, and comments re: #188681-188685, proposed zoning ordinances submitted by ten registered voters. 188999 Placed on File, Copy to Land Use

12 91. Comm. Katherine Wheeler submitting comments re: #188681- 188685, proposed zoning ordinances submitted by ten registered voters. 189000 Placed on File, Copy to Land Use 92. Comm. Molly and David Harris submitting comments re: #188681- 188685, proposed zoning ordinances submitted by ten registered voters. 189001 Placed on File, Copy to Land Use 93. Comm. Teri Swartzel submitting comments re: #188681-188685, proposed zoning ordinances submitted by ten registered voters. 189002 Placed on File, Copy to Land Use LATE ITEMS 94. Resolution By Ald. Heuston and the Entire Board, Commending Police Chief Michael Cabral and the Police Dept., Deputy Director of Communications Jaclyn Rossetti, Mayor’s Administrative Aide Matthew Dias, and the Cambridge Police, all for their actions that led to the safe return home of an elderly resident who was reported missing on 3/10/10. 189003 Approved 95. Order By Ald. Connolly, That the Committee on Licenses & Permits review licensure at 262 Beacon St. and determine the hours of operation. 189004 Approved, Copy to Licenses & Permits 96. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a contract with MassDOT for $2,727,630 for “nonparticipating items” in the construction of Assembly Sq. Drive and offsite improvements (superseding #188806 submitted 2/11/10). 188876 Discharged from Finance, Approved, Ald. Trane recused 97. Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization to execute a deed conveying the city’s interest in land located at 202 Elm St., so the owners can clear title to allow the sale of the property. 189005 Finance Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk