05-27-2010 — File 189796

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING May 27, 2010, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ****************** PRESENT for all or part of the meeting : President John M. Connolly, Vice President Rebekah L. Gewirtz, Aldermen Bruce M. Desmond, 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. 189575 Placed on File 2. Minutes Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2010. 189576 Approved CITATIONS 3. Citation By Ald. Connolly, the Entire Board and the Mayor, Commending Carl Stauffer, named the MSTCA’s Assistant Coach of the Year. 189577 Approved 4. Citation By Ald. Roche, Sullivan and the Entire Board, Congratulating Jerry Lauretano, whose Tufts St. hair salon has been declared a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Foundation. 189578 Approved 5. Citation By Ald. O’Donovan, the Entire Board and the Mayor, Commending Diane D’Angeli, who is retiring after 23 years of dedicated service to the City in the Assessing Dept. 189579 Approved PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Grant of Location Grant of Location, NStar Electric to install 7 feet of conduit in Day St. from Pole 96/6 to private property at 45 Day St. 189580 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, Lightower Fiber to install 250 feet of conduit at Alewife Brook Pkwy. And Broadway, from an existing manhole to the Arlington Town Line. 189581 Licenses & Permits ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 8. Order By Ald. Taylor, That the Director of Traffic and Parking ensure that the traffic light at Somerville Ave. and Spring St. is timed correctly. 189582 Approved 9. Order By Ald. Taylor, That the Chief of Police instruct officers to be aware of individuals impersonating utility and public works employees around Somerville Ave. and Bow St. 189583 Approved 10. Order By Ald. Taylor, That the Chief of Police order directed patrols in the Prospect Hill area, especially on weekends between 10 PM and 3 AM. 189584 Approved 11. Order By Ald. Taylor, That the Chief of Police order directed patrols around Bow St., Somerville Ave. from Bow to School Sts., and Summer St. from Bow to School Sts., weekends sand and Sundays between 10 PM and 3 AM. 189585 Approved 12. Order By Ald. Taylor, That the Chief of Police update this Board on the enforcement of the NO BIKING ON SIDEWALK regulation in designated districts. 189586 Approved, Copy to Public Health & Safety 13. Order By Ald. Taylor, That the Commissioner of Public Works review the policy for utility companies repaving public ways upon completion of work, and make recommendations for improving the policy. 189587 Approved, Copy to Public Utilities & Works 14. Order By Ald. Taylor, That the Director of Traffic and Parking make recommendations to create a safer traffic flow at the intersection of Spring and Atherton Sts. 189588 Approved 15. Order By Ald. Sullivan and Pero, That the Commissioner of Public Works repair and clean the Paul Revere plaque at the corner of Broadway and Main St. so it is legible. 189589 Approved 16. Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, Gewirtz, O’Donovan, Roche, Pero, Heuston, White, Taylor and Desmond, In support of collective bargaining with the Supervalu Inc. Warehouse workers. 189590 Laid on Table via Sec. 15 by Ald. Pero 17. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the signs post and signs that provide direction to the Brickbottom Artists Condominiums. 189591 Approved

3 18. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase PCO presence on Columbia St. to enforce parking regulations, and report to the Ward 2 Alderman on PCO assignments in the Columbia and Norfolk St. areas. 189592 Approved 19. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 97 Prospect St. for permitted uses and proper licensing and address abutter complaints of tow trucks delivering vehicles during the late evening and early morning hours. 189593 Approved 20. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works meet with the Ward 2 Alderman to develop and position new signage for Lincoln Park to provide information about new regulations for park usage. 189594 Approved 21. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree in the city owned lot on Quincy St. and repair the uplifted sidewalk panel at 22 Quincy St. 189595 Approved 22. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Director of SPCD (ISD) notify NStar to maintain their Chestnut and Poplar Sts. properties by keeping their lots free of debris, installing trash barrels, and instructing employees to cease littering the area and cease public drinking on the surrounding streets. 189596 Approved, Ald. Roche Recused, Reconsideration Filed by Ald. Heuston 23. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the STOP sign at Poplar and Chestnut Sts. and ensure that it is positioned at the proper height. 189597 Approved 24. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works place decorative barrels along Chestnut St. 189598 Approved 25. Order By Ald. Heuston, That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uplifted sidewalk panel at 29 Preston Rd. and assess potential damage to abutters property. 189599 Approved 26. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Chief Assessor inform this Board why the city cannot accept partial payments from residents for excise tax bills, especially in circumstances that make it impossible for them to pay entirely upfront. 189600 Approved, Copy to Legislative Matters 27. Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, That this Board requests that the Administration provide an update on efforts it has taken to initiate a car sharing program within city departments. 189601 Approved, Copy to Finance 28. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the formal complaint filed by the Director of the Community Access and Inclusion Project on behalf of the city’s disabled residents with respect to ADA accessibility considerations in the One Year Action Plan. 189602 Approved, Copy to Housing & Community Development

4 29. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform Russell Disposal that they may not empty trash dumpsters or trash barrels before 7 AM. 189603 Approved 30. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Chief of Police report to this Board the result of the directed patrol on the community path near Thorndike St. with respect to off leash dogs. 189604 Approved 31. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Commissioner of Public Works install temporary signs in Seven Hills Park when the grass is being fertilized informing the public when it is not safe to be on the grass. 189605 Approved 32. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Chief of Police assign an officer at Kidder and College Aves. once a week from 7 to 9 AM to enforce the NO LEFT TURN restriction, and, after one month, report to this Board how significant the problem is. 189606 Approved, Copy to Traffic & Parking 33. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Director of Traffic and Parking examine the feasibility of creating a new parking permit for vanpool license plates. 189607 Approved, Copy to Traffic & Parking 34. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Environmental Programs Manager update this Board on initiating a voluntary composting program, proposed by members of this Board, which could save the city financially and provide a public service by allowing residents to bring their composted materials to the Department of Public Works. 189608 Approved, Copy to Parks & Open Space UNFINISHED BUSINESS None REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 35. Committee Report Report of the Committee of the Whole on Housing & Community Development, May 17. 189609 Approved 35A. Order By Ald. White, That the Assessor provide the Committee on Housing & Community Development with the number of residential homeowner foreclosures vs. nonresidential homeowner foreclosures. 189610 Approved, Copy to Housing & Community Development 36. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, May 18. 189611 Approved as Amended: #187978 returned to Legislative Matters 36A. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an ordinance regarding weeds, grass and overgrowth. 187978 Returned to Legislative Matters

5 36B. Mayor’s Request Requesting the acceptance of MGL c32B s19, so the city can enter into coalition bargaining to ensure the best and most affordable health benefits available. 189466 Approved 36C. Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Director of SPCD research the availability of grant funding for economically challenged people experiencing issues with tree roots. 189612 Approved 37. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health & Safety, May 24. 189613 Approved 37A. Resolution By Ald. White, That representatives from Vinfen and the State Dept. of Mental Health, with the State Delegation, meet with the Committee on Public Health & Safety, to discuss Vinfen’s contract with the Somerville Mental Health Association and its impact on the community. 189614 Approved, Copy to Public Health & Safety 38. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities & Works, May 25. No papers. 189615 Approved 39. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses & Permits, May 26. 189616 Approved 39A. Garage Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Repair, 453 Somerville Ave., 7 autos outside, 2 inside. 189083 Approved 39B. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave., 15,000 gallons. 189489 Approved 39C. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, J.C. Auto Repair, 91 Prospect St., 50 gallons. 189490 Approved 39D. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus Inc., 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 33,450 gallons. 189491 Approved 39E. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, M.S. Walker Inc., 15R Third Ave., 90,000 gallons. 189492 Approved 39F. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Mik Meg Corp., 57 Warren St., 18,000 gallons. 189493 Approved 39G. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Sunoco Service Station #0005-2175, 434-450 McGrath Hwy., 33,380 gallons. 189494 Approved 39H. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Brake Corp., 45 Broadway, 8,600 gallons. 189495 Approved 39I. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, BBC Auto Repair, 483 Somerville Ave., 7,420 gallons. 189496 Approved

6 39J. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot #2667, 75 Mystic Ave., 34,136 gallons. 189497 Approved 39K. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Drake Petroleum Company Inc., 360 Medford St., 24,210 gallons. 189498 Approved 39L. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club Inc., 130R Foley St., 7,000 gallons. 189499 Approved 39M. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Citgo Inc., 620 Broadway, 36,000 gallons. 189500 Approved 39N. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St., 3,500 gallons. 189501 Approved 39O. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, PCJ Auto Services Inc., 343-345 Medford St. 189502 Approved 39P. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms Inc., 701-709 Somerville Ave., 25,000 gallons. 189503 Approved 39Q. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Simon’s Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave., 18,150 gallons. 189504 Approved 39R. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, General Glass and Mirror, 231 Lowell St., 1,000 gallons. 189505 Approved 39S. Garage New Garage License, APCA Third Avenue LLC, 44 Third Ave., 42 autos inside. 189507 Approved 39T. Garage Renewing Garage License, Brasil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside. 189508 Approved 39U. Garage Renewing Garage License, Jim’s Heavy Duty Service, 42 Joy St., 7 autos inside. 189509 Approved 39V. Garage Renewing Garage License, ABJ Foreign Auto Supply, 91 Marshall St., 3 autos inside, 27 outside. 189510 Approved 39W. Garage Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave., 10 autos inside. 189511 Approved 39X. Garage Renewing Garage License, Walnut Hill Auto Body, 235 Lowell St., 8 autos inside, 2 outside. 189512 Approved 39Y. Garage Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave., 60 autos inside. 189513 Approved 39Z. Garage Renewing Garage License, Metro Auto Repair, 47 Webster Ave., 14 autos inside, 6 outside. 189514 Approved

7 39AA. Garage Renewing Garage License, Mike’s Auto Service, 6E Beach Ave., 5 autos inside, 1 outside. 189515 Approved 39AB. Garage Renewing Garage License, City Auto Service, 13B Joy St., 2 autos inside, 4 outside. 189516 Approved 39AC. Garage Renewing Garage License, Tufts College, 26 Lower Campus Rd., 136 autos inside. 189517 Approved 39AD. Garage Renewing Garage License, JC Auto Repair, 91 Prospect St., 2 autos inside, 8 outside. 189518 Approved 39AE. Garage Renewing Garage License, Chicken & Shakes Automotive, 6A-6B Beach Ave., 8 autos inside. 189519 Approved 39AF. Garage Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway, 3 autos inside, 27 outside. 189520 Approved 39AG. Garage Renewing Garage License, Flores Auto Repair, 6D Beach Ave., 4 autos inside. 189521 Approved 39AH. Garage Renewing Garage License, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 4 autos inside, 6 outside. 189522 Approved 39AI. Garage Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381-383 Washington St., 22 autos inside, 30 outside. 189523 Approved 39AJ. Garage Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 139-147 Beacon St., 22 autos inside. 189524 Approved 39AK. Garage Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St., 12 autos inside. 189525 Approved 39AL. Garage Renewing Garage License, Unlimited Auto Body, 471 Somerville Ave., 3 autos inside, 3 outside. 189526 Approved 39AM. Garage Renewing Garage License, Pat’s Auto Body, 13-19 Joy St., 22 autos inside, 20 outside. 189527 Approved 39AN. Garage Renewing Garage License, Pat’s Auto Body, 161 Linwood St., 25 autos inside. 189528 Approved 39AO. Garage Renewing Garage License, PCJ Auto Services, 343-345 Medford St., 2 autos inside, 5 outside. 189529 Approved 39AP. Garage Renewing Garage License, Monro Muffler Brake, 223 Washington St., 4 autos inside, 12 outside. 189530 Approved 39AQ. Garage Renewing Garage License, United Auto Repair, 64-68 Joy St., 6 autos inside, 2 outside. 189531 Approved

8 39AR. Garage Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St., 8 autos inside, 7 outside. 189532 Approved 39AS. Garage Renewing Garage License, Simon’s Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave., 2 autos inside, 2 outside. 189533 Approved 39AT. Garage Renewing Garage License, County Auto Repair, 107 Washington St., 4 autos inside. 189534 Approved 39AU. Garage Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan & Sons Auto Repair, 267-269 Somerville Ave., 12 autos inside. 189535 Approved 39AV. Garage Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St., 10 autos inside. 189536 Approved 39AW. Garage Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 295 Medford St., 20 autos inside, 11 outside. 189537 Approved 39AX. Garage Renewing Garage License, General Glass and Mirror, 231 Lowell St., 5 autos inside, 5 outside. 189538 Approved 39AY. Garage Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 64 Webster Ave., 25 autos inside. 189539 Approved 39AZ. Garage Renewing Garage License, Service Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave., 11 autos inside. 189540 Approved 39BA. Garage Renewing Garage License, U-Save Auto Rental, 70 Prospect St., 6 autos inside. 189541 Approved 39BB. Sign Sign/Awning License, Sathi Inc., 153 Highland Ave., sign. 189542 Approved 39BC. Pool Table New Pool Table/Bowling Alley License, 381 Summer St. Restaurant Inc. dba Rosebud, 381 Summer St., 3 pool tables. 189543 Approved 39BD. Lodging House Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Chapter of Delta Upsilon, 114 Professors Row. 189544 Approved 39BE. Lodging House Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Chapter of Delta Tau Delta, 98 Professors Row. 189545 Approved 39BF. Extended Hours Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Moe’s BBQ Trolley, Tufts Campus, Th-Sa and holidays to 3AM. 189547 Approved 39BG. Hawker Peddler Renewing Hawker Peddler License, Moe’s BBQ Trolley, Food, primarily Trum Field and Tufts Campus. 189549 Approved

9 39BH. Junk Dealer Renewing Junk Dealer License, Imperial Jewelry, 499 Medford St., precious metals. 189550 Approved 39BI. Junk Dealer Renewing Junk Dealer License, Game Underground, 1123 Broadway, videogames. 189551 Approved 39BJ. Outdoor Seating Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St., 2 benches. 189552 Approved 39BK. Outdoor Seating Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq., 5 tables, 10 chairs, A-frame sign. 189553 Approved 39BL. Outdoor Seating Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Eddie’s Furniture, 95 Elm St., merchandise. 189555 Approved 40. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, May 26. 189617 Approved 40A. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to transfer $18,000 from the ISD Salaries Acct. to the ISD Overtime ($8,000), Extermination ($7,000), and Professional Services ($3,000) Accts., to fund overtime, extermination, and sanitary code services. 189459 Approved 40B. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to transfer $2,870 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Law Salaries Acct., to fund the appointment of the City Solicitor. 189460 Approved 40C. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to expend a grant of $5,676.28 from Tufts University for Police Dept. staffing during Tufts Spring Fling. 189461 Approved COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 41. Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization to take two parcels at 46 Pearl St. and 0 Florence St. to create a new park in East Somerville. 189618 Finance 42. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a minor amendment to the 2010- 2011 HUD One Year Action Plan, to allow funds in the “Pearl and Florence Open Space” project to be used for acquisition as well as design and construction. 189619 Finance 43. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to spend $57,600 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase 1,500 recycling carts for the Single Stream Recycling Pilot Program. 189620 Finance 44. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 in the Police Dept., from the Salary Acct. to the Medical and Dental Acct., to pay indemnifiable expenses incurred. 189621 Finance

10 45. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $27,500 from the Traffic and Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Traffic and Parking Professional Services Acct. to program the new parking meter kiosks and handheld computers to accommodate parking meter cards. 189622 Finance 46. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $7,869 from the Fire Dept. Reimbursement for Injury Acct. to the DPW Ordinary Maintenance Acct. (#58548), to replace the apron at the Lowell St. fire station. 189623 Finance 47. Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization to create a Street Tree Stabilization Fund, for donations used for the replacement or installation of street trees. 189624 Finance 48. Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $1,900 from Herb Chambers I93 Inc. for the Street Tree Stabilization Fund. 189625 Finance 49. Mayor’s Request Requesting appropriation of $1,900 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund, to replace a street tree at Chambers Motorcars, 259 McGrath Hwy. 189626 Finance 50. Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization of the Hoyt Sullivan Playground Consolidated Gift Acct., for donations used for improvements to the playground. 189627 Finance 51. Mayor’s Comm. Conveying SPCD’s analysis of three proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance proposed by the Somerville Residents for Sensible Development on March 25, 2010 (#’s 189093-189095). 189628 Placed on File, Copy to Land Use COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 52. Officer’s Comm. City Solicitor responding to #189276 re: an information packet on trash, dumpsters, and private property. 189629 Placed on File, Copy to Public Health & Safety 53. Officer’s Comm. Asst. City Solicitor responding to #189129 re: a requirement that big box stores contribute to a trust fund, for the support of small and independent businesses. 189630 Placed on File, Copy to Housing & Community Development 54. Officer’s Comm. Asst. City Solicitor responding to #189278 re: the use and licensing of public address systems and the noise ordinance. 189631 Placed on File, Copy to Public Health & Safety 55. Officer’s Comm. Asst. City Solicitor responding to #189101 re: the ability to implement an ordinance requiring public utilities to make requested repairs within a specific period of time. 189632 Placed on File, Copy to Public Utilities & Works

11 56. Officer’s Comm. Police Chief responding to various Board orders. 189633 Placed on File 57. Officer’s Comm. Traffic and Parking Engineer responding to various Board orders. 189634 Placed on File NEW BUSINESS 58. Public Event Public Event Permit, Greater Boston Lions Canning Drive, Citywide, Jun 1 5-7PM, Jun 2 5-7PM, Jun 12 10-Noon, Jun 16 5-7PM, Jun 19 10-Noon, Jun 26 10-Noon. 189635 Approved 59. Public Event Public Event Permit, Open Air Circus Fundraising Yard Sale, Davis Sq. 7 Hills Park, Jun 5 9-4PM (raindate Jun 6). 189636 Approved 60. Public Event Public Event Permit, Winslow Ave. Block Party, between Grove and Clifton Sts., Jun 12 3-9PM (raindate Jun 13). 189637 Approved 61. Public Event Public Event Permit, Public Schools Music Dept. Music Play-In, Davis Sq., Jun 12 (raindate Jun 19). 189638 Approved 62. Public Event Public Event Permit, Papercut Zine Library Fun in the Sun Fair, Edward Leathers Park, Jun 13 12-6PM. 189639 Approved 63. Public Event Public Event Permit, CAAS/MassCosh Construction Health Awareness Meeting, Parking area at Foss Park, Jun 14 5:30- 9:30AM (raindate Jun 15). 189640 Approved 64. Public Event Public Event Permit, Columbus Ave. Block Party, between Stone and Bonner Aves., Jun 26 12-4PM (raindate Jun 27). 189641 Approved 65. Public Event Public Event Permit, Garden Club Plant Sale, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 18 6-2PM (raindate Sep 25). 189642 Approved 66. Public Event Public Event Permit, Tufts Alumni Association Jumbo Stampede 5K Fun Run, Tufts area, Oct 2 9AM. 189643 Approved 67. Drainlayer New Drainlayer License, Robert W. Irvine & Sons Inc. 189644 Approved 68. Drainlayer New Drainlayer License, D’Allessandro Corp. 189645 Approved 69. Drainlayer New Drainlayer License, Emanouil Brothers Inc. 189646 Approved 70. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 37 Latin Way, 20,000 gallons. 189647 Licenses & Permits

12 71. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 62 Talbot Ave., 24,005 gallons. 189648 Licenses & Permits 72. Flammable Renewing Flammables License, Chris’s Auto Service, 369- 371 Highland Ave., 19,100 gallons. 189649 Licenses & Permits 73. Garage Renewing Garage License, Ideal Engine Rebuilders, 96 Dover St., 20 autos inside, 20 outside. 189650 Licenses & Permits 74. Outdoor Seating New Outdoor Seating License, Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave., 8 tables, 32 chairs. 189651 Licenses & Permits 75. Outdoor Seating Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway, 2 tables, 4 chairs. 189652 Licenses & Permits 76. Sign Sign/Awning License, Skyline Dry Cleaners, 703 Broadway, 1 sign. 189653 Licenses & Permits 77. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, TR Cab, Med. #2. 189654 Approved 78. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Country Club Transportation, Med. #3, 4, 5, 46. 189655 Approved 79. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Elzira and Luc, Med. #6. 189656 Approved 80. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Lee Taxi, Med. #7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 189657 Approved 81. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, ZH Inc., Med. #14, 16, 63. 189658 Approved 82. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Roly Cab, Med. #17. 189659 Approved 83. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Wilvens Cab, Med. #18. 189660 Approved 84. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Lochmere Taxi, Med. #21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 79, 91. 189661 Approved 85. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, LochNess Taxi, Med. #27, 67, 68. 189662 Approved 86. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Stone Transportation, Med. #28, 30, 31, 32. 189663 Approved 87. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Somerville Yellow Cab, Med. #33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. 189664 Approved

13 88. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med. #39, 40, 41, 42, 43. 189665 Approved 89. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Cinema Taxi, Med. #44, 47, 85. 189666 Approved 90. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Sullivan Sq. Taxi, Med. #53, 54. 189667 Approved 91. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Talkd Transportation, Med. #55. 189668 Approved 92. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Ike Inc., Med. #57, 58, 59, 61, 81, 84. 189669 Approved 93. Taxi Med Renewing Taxi Medallion, Honey Cab, Med. #82. 189670 Approved LATE ITEMS 94. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to extend a contract for natural gas with Metromedia Energy through 2/28/13. 189464 Discharged from Finance, Approved 95. Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to extend a contract for engineering and design support on the Somerville Ave. project with Design Consultants through 8/31/11. 189465 Discharged from Finance, Approved 96. Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation, and authorization to borrow, $227,500 in a bond, for improvements to Conway Park, including parking, an outdoor rink bed, and other improvements related to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink. 189671 Finance 97. Order By Ald. Connolly, That the City Solicitor draft language to allow the city to accept partial payments from residents for excise tax bills, especially where a financial hardship exists. 189672 Approved 98. Order By Ald. Connolly, That this Board urges all parties to work swiftly to reach an agreement through MGL c32B s19 by December 1, 2010, for implementation by July 1, 2011, to stem the unsustainable escalation in health insurance costs. 189673 Approved Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk