06-10-2010 — File 189871

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 10, 2010, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 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. . OPENING OF THE MEETING Attendee Name Title Status Arrived John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Bruce M. Desmond Alderman At Large Absent Dennis M. Sullivan Alderman At Large Present William A. White Jr. Alderman At Large Present William M. Roche Ward One Alderman Present Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Present Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Present Walter F. Pero Ward Four Alderman Present Sean T. O’Donovan Ward Five Alderman Present Rebekah L. Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present 1. #189674 Agenda Item Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #189675 Agenda Item Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 13, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #189676 Agenda Item By Ald. Taylor, Gewirtz, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Grace Takvorian, a Third Grade Student Whose Leadership and Citizenship Has Generated $1,500 in Donations to Somerville’s Animal Control Office. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 4. #189677 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Chiefs of Police and Fire, the Public Works Commissioner, and the Director of Traffic and Parking Appear Before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to Review the Protocols for Managing People and Traffic Attending Large Events. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Pero recused. FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 5. #189678 Order By Ald. Pero That the Director of SPCD (ISD) Direct the McGoeghan Waste Company to Adhere to the City’s Ordinances Relative to the Emptying of Trash Dumpsters. RESULT: APPROVED 6. #189679 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, Pero, Roche, Taylor, Heuston, White Jr., Sullivan That This Board Supports the Passage of S 2407; an Act to Stabilize Neighborhoods. RESULT: APPROVED 7. #189680 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the City Solicitor Collaborate on a Response to the Encroachment of the New Building on the Boston/Somerville Line at Crescent St. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 8. #189681 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works Trim All of the Low Hanging Tree Limbs Along Rush Street. RESULT: APPROVED 9. #189682 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works Remove the Dead Tree at 66 Pearl Street. RESULT: APPROVED

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 10. #189683 Resolution By Ald. Roche, Sullivan, Connolly, Heuston, Gewirtz, Trane, O’Donovan, Taylor, White Jr. That This Board Requests that the Administration Communicate with Federal Realty Investment Trust to Ensure that Somerville Residents Are the First to be Asked to Work on the Assembly Square Construction Project. RESULT: APPROVED 11. #189684 Order By Ald. Roche, White Jr., Sullivan, Desmond, Connolly That the Chief of Police Consider Reinstating the Ward One-A and Ward One-B Community Policing Positions or Adding an Additional Cruiser to Ward One to Combat the Increasing Gang Activity in the Area. RESULT: WITHDRAWN 12. #189685 Order By Ald. Trane That the City Solicitor Draft an Ordinance Banning Text Messaging While Driving Within the City Limits of Somerville. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 13. #189686 Order By Ald. Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works Meet with the Ward 7 Alderman to Devise a Tree Planting Plan for Powderhouse Boulevard and to Review the Current Tree Stock. RESULT: APPROVED 14. #189687 Order By Ald. Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works Evaluate the Tree at the Corner of North Street and Broadway to Ensure that it is Safe to Remain in Place. RESULT: APPROVED 15. #189688 Order By Ald. Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works Evaluate the Tree in Front of 29 Endicott Avenue to Ensure that it is Safe to Remain in Place. RESULT: APPROVED 16. #189689 Order By Ald. O’Donovan, Desmond That the Commissioner of Public Works Replace All Sewer Pipes at Trull Street and Vernon Street to Stop the Constant Backup of Sewerage into Residences in the Area. RESULT: APPROVED

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 17. #189690 Resolution By Ald. O’Donovan That This Board Requests that the Administration Place a Moratorium on 8:00 PM Parking Meters in Magoun Square, Thereby Leaving Meters at 6:00 PM Going Forward After Construction. RESULT: APPROVED 18. #189691 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works Install Benches at the Somerville Junction Park on Woodbine Street. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 19. #189692 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works (City Engineer) and the Director of SPCD Inspect Properties on Albion Place for Flooding Since the New Park Reconstruction. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 20. #189693 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works Repave Albion Place This Summer. RESULT: APPROVED 21. #189694 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Chief of Police Place a Traffic Patrol Officer on Mansfield Street Daily from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM to Monitor Speeding Vehicles and Traffic Violations. RESULT: APPROVED 22. #189695 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Communications Inquire of Clear Channel Whether Any City Billboards Would Qualify for Conversion to an Electronic Format, and Participation in the MassDOT Safety Study, and Determine If the Billboards Qualify for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Clear Channel. RESULT: APPROVED

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 23. #189696 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Public Health Submit a Plan to Address the Severe Rodent Problems in Ward 2 Neighborhoods. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 24. #189697 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works Clear the Overgrowth at the Bottom of Henderson and Nashua Streets Adjacent to the Railroad Tracks. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 25. #189698 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works Repair the Cracks in the Street in Front of 26 Rogers Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED 26. #189699 Resolution By Ald. Heuston That This Board Requests that the Administration Provide This Board with Feedback from Citizens on the FY-11 City Budget as it is Collected through the New Forum Created to Solicit Such Feedback. RESULT: APPROVED 27. #189700 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Previously Approved Petition for a Block Party on Winslow Avenue (#189637) be Amended to Include Grove Street from #57 to the Fire Gate (Approx 150’). RESULT: APPROVED 28. #189701 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works Repair or Replace the Street Lamps at 731 and 735 Broadway and at College Avenue and Winter Street. RESULT: APPROVED 29. #189702 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works Instruct the Appropriate Utility Company to Remove the Double Pole at 6 Putnam Street. RESULT: APPROVED

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 30. #189703 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works Work with the Contractor at Somerville Hospital to Add Trees on the Property and on Crocker Street. RESULT: APPROVED 31. #189704 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of Traffic and Parking Make Recommendation for Signage to Address Pedestrian and Vehicular Safety on Spring Hill Terrace. RESULT: APPROVED 32. #189705 Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, Gewirtz, White Jr. That This Board Requests that the Administration Update This Board on Any Fire Department Studies. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 33. #189706 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works Update This Board on the Needed Roof Repair at the East Branch Library. RESULT: APPROVED 34. #189707 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works Contact the Appropriate Utilities to Repair the Double Pole at 29 Delaware Street. RESULT: APPROVED 35. #189708 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Traffic and Parking Ensure that All Traffic Laws Are Being Enforced Equally and Fairly in Ball Square and Provide a Report to the Ward 6 Alderman Indicating Any Inconsistencies in Enforcement. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee 36. #189709 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works Provide an Update on the Status of Brick Repairs in Davis Square and Perform a Thorough Review of the Square to Make Sure There Are No Broken or Protruding Bricks Causing a Public Safety Hazard.

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDMENT: The Commissioner should report back to this Board by its next regular meeting. 37. #189710 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Traffic and Parking Provide the Ward 6 Alderman with a Report on the Effectiveness of Second Shift Business Parking Spaces in Davis Square. RESULT: APPROVED 38. #189711 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That This Board Requests that the Administration Coordinate with the Ward 6 Alderman, Another Meeting with the Leaseholders of the Buena Vista Garage in Davis Square to Determine the Feasibility of Creating Additional Parking on Friday and Saturday Nights. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee 39. #189712 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, Sullivan, Taylor That This Board Requests that the Administration Provide a Briefing on the Recent Proposal by the Administration to Outsource Certain City Services, and Return to the Negotiating Table with the School Custodians. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDMENT: That this Board also requests that the Administration present its rationale at the June 15 budget presentation, with labor counsel present. FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 40. #189713 Order By Ald. White Jr., O’Donovan, Desmond That the Director of SPCD (ISD) Examine the Area Around the Lower End of Hinkley Street, Wilton and Berwick Streets for Rodents, Taking Measures to Deal with the Problem and Prepare an Action Plan for the June 14 Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 41. #189714 Resolution By Ald. Desmond That This Board Requests that the Committee on Dedications and Memorials Dedicate the Corner of Kent and Beacon Streets in Memory of the Late Gerry Redmond, WW II Navy Veteran and Somerville Activist. RESULT: APPROVED 42. #189715 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Chief of Police Appear Before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to Discuss Police Staffing and Crime Reduction Measures for the Summer Months. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 43. #189716 Order By Ald. Roche That the Director of SPCD Work with the Traffic Engineer to Ensure the Traffic Management Plan for the Planned NGRID Work Along Pearl Street and Mt. Vernon Street Does Not Result in the Loss of on Street Parking for Mt. Vernon Street Residents. RESULT: APPROVED 44. #189717 Order By Ald. Roche That the Director of SPCD Work with the Traffic Engineer and Boston’s Traffic Department to Align the Traffic Signaling Being Installed at Lombardi and Broadway with the Traffic Signals at Sullivan Square. RESULT: APPROVED 45. #189718 Order By Ald. Roche That the Director of SPCD Work with Federal Realty Investment Trust and the Administration to Coordinate the Completion of the Pedestrian Path from Behind the Stop & Shop to Assembly Square with the Completion of the Orange Line Project. RESULT: APPROVED 46. #189719 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works Evaluate the Sidewalks on Spring Hill Terrace and Repair or Replace Them, as Needed. RESULT: APPROVED UNFINISHED BUSINESS

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 47. #189590 Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, Gewirtz, O’Donovan, Roche, Pero, Heuston, White Jr., Taylor, Desmond, Trane Resolution in Support of Collective Bargaining with the Supervalu, Inc. Warehouse Workers. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond, Walter F. Pero Removed from the Table by Roll Call vote: Ald. Taylor, Trane, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, O'Donovan, Sullivan, Gewirtz, and Connolly voted Yes, Ald. Desmond and Pero Absent. 48. #189596 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (ISD) Notify NSTAR to Maintain Their Chestnut and Poplar Streets Properties. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED Reconsideration had been moved by Ald. Heuston on June 1. Reconsideration was approved by voice vote. AMENDMENT: Replace the original language with the following: That the Director of SPCD review the condition of all properties in the Brickbottom area for maintenance and cleanliness. Ald. Roche recused. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 49. FINANCE COMMITTEE, JUNE 2. A. #189720 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, June 2. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189458 Financial/Propert y Item Request to Appropriate and Authorization to Borrow $336,000 to Renovate the Building at 42 Cross Street for the Purpose of Relocating the School Administrative Offices RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond C. #189618 Mayor’s Request Taking of Two East Somerville Parcels at 46 Pearl Street (105-B-1) and Zero Florence Street (105-B-31) for Parkland

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond D. #189721 Order By Ald. Desmond That OSPCD and the Law Department Provide the Committee on Finance with Information Regarding Fines and Legal Action Taken Relative to To the Owner of 46 Pearl Street. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee E. #189722 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Committee on Public Health and Safety Follow-Up with and Provide Data on the Ticketing Process of Inspectional Services for Properties that Are in Violation of City Ordinances. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee F. #189619 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval of a Minor Amendment to 2010-2011 HUD Action Plan RESULT: APPROVED G. #189622 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval to Transfer $27,500 from the Traffic and Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Traffic and Parking Professional Services Line Acct., for Services Relating to Kiosks and Park Cards. RESULT: APPROVED H. #189723 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Purchasing, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the City Solicitor Appear at the Next Meeting of the Finance Committee to Discuss the Kiosk Contracts. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee I. #189671 Mayor’s Request Request to Appropriate and Authorization to Borrow $227,500 for Improvements at Conway Park Relating to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond J. #189624 Mayor’s Request Request to Create a Street Tree Stabilization Fund RESULT: APPROVED K. #189625 Mayor’s Request Request to Accept Mitigation in the Amount of $1,900 from Herb Chambers of Somerville Corporation for Street Tree Planting RESULT: APPROVED L. #189626 Mayor’s Request Request to Appropriate $1,900 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond M. #189627 Mayor’s Communication Request to Create Hoyt Sullivan Playground Consolidated Gift Account RESULT: APPROVED 50. FINANCE COMMITTEE, JUNE 9 A. #189724 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, June 9. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189287 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Approval to Hire the Law Firm of Kirbey Harrington LLP as Outside Counsel to Negotiate the Renewal of the City’s Comcast Licence and Proposed Transfer of the RCN Licencse. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Trane recused.

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 C. #189621 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval to Transfer $35,000.00 from the Police Personal Services- Salaries Acount (4301-51110)- to the Police Ordinary Mainteance - Medical & Dental Account ( 4301-53010) to Fund Payments for Line of Duty Injury Medical Bills RESULT: APPROVED D. #189623 Mayor’s Request Transfer of Funds from Fire Department to Department of Public Works to Pay for the Lowell Street Apron Construction RESULT: APPROVED 51. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, JUNE 3 A. #189725 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development June 3. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189726 Order By Ald. Pero That the Committee on Housing and Community Development Convey a Message from the Magoun Square Neighborhood Association to the Administration, Asking that Parking Meter Operation Not be Extended from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM When the Parking Kiosks Are Installed in Magoun Square. RESULT: APPROVED C. #189727 Order By Ald. Pero That the Director of SPCD Report in Writing to the Committee on Housing and Community Development on the Results of the Meeting with the Magoun Square Business Owners and the Ward Five Alderman, to Discuss Parking and Other Issues Affecting the Decline in Business in Magoun Square. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee 52. LAND USE COMMITTEE MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD, JUNE 1 A. #189728 Committee Report Land Use Committee Meeting with Planning Board, June 1. RESULT: APPROVED

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 B. #189457 Mayor’s Request Ordinance Amending the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to Modify the Floodplain Overlay District in Article 6 “Establishment of Zoning Districts” to Comply with 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 60.3(D) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CAL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond 53. LAND USE COMMITTEE, JUNE 1 A. #189729 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use June 1. RESULT: APPROVED 54. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, JUNE 3 A. #189730 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters June 3 RESULT: APPROVED 55. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, JUNE 9 A. #189731 Committee Report Committee Report - Legislative Matters. June 9. RESULT: APPROVED B. #188655 Mayor’s Communication Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Local Historic District Ordinance to Create and Add Properties to the Lower Franklin and Florence- Myrtle St. Districts, Expand the Existing Lowell St., Mt. Vernon St., and Boston St. Districts, Consolidate and Create the Union Sq.-Somerville Ave., Porter-Linden, and Upper Perkins-Webster Districts, and Create Two Single- Building Districts (60 Linden St., 14 Everett St.) (All Labeled Group B). RESULT: APPROVED C. #188998 External Communication Kevin Paquette and Joseph Barros Submitting Comments Re: 71-73 Boston St. and Its Designation as a Local Historic District.

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE D. #189229 External Communication Triumvirate Environmental Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 56. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE, JUNE 9 A. #189732 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licensing and Permits June 9. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189733 Order By Ald. Desmond That the City Clerk Provide the Committee on Licenses and Permits with the Total Number of Automatic Amusement Devices at the Holiday Inn. RESULT: APPROVED C. #189734 Order By Ald. Desmond That the City Clerk Provide the Committee on Licenses and Permits with the Number of Automatic Amusement Devices Already on a Premises When an Application for Such Devices is Applied For. RESULT: APPROVED D. #189360 License/Permit Renewing 2009 Garage License, Manny’s Auto Center, 463 McGrath Hwy., 2 Autos Inside. RESULT: APPROVED E. #189546 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave., Su-Th to 1:30AM, Fr-Sa to 2AM. RESULT: APPROVED F. #189548 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang’s Fast Food, 509 Broadway, Su-Sa to 1AM. RESULT: APPROVED G. #189554 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq. Acupuncture, 21 Bow St., A- Frame Sign.

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 RESULT: APPROVED H. #189556 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Amethyst Center, 259 Elm St., A-Frame Sign. RESULT: APPROVED I. #189647 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 37 Latin Way, 20,000 Gallons. RESULT: APPROVED J. #189648 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 62 Talbot Ave., 24,005 Gallons. RESULT: APPROVED K. #189649 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Chris’s Auto Service, 369-371 Highland Ave., 19,100 Gallons. RESULT: APPROVED L. #189650 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Ideal Engine Rebuilders, 96 Dover St., 20 Autos Inside, 20 Outside. RESULT: APPROVED M. #189652 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway, 2 Tables, 4 Chairs. RESULT: APPROVED 57. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SPECIAL COMMITTEE, JUNE 7 A. #189735 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Parks and Open Spaces, June 7 RESULT: APPROVED B. #189736 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD Submit the HUD Letter Regarding CDBG Eligibility of the Proposed West Somerville Dog Park, to the Committee on Parks and Open Space for Review Before Sending the Letter. RESULT: APPROVED

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 FOLLOWUP: Parks and Open Space Special Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 58. #189737 Mayor’s Request Request to Appropriate and Authorize Borrowing in the Amount of $584,157 to Make Needed Repairs to the Public Safety Building RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 59. #189738 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appropriation of $354,166, and Authorization to Borrow the Same Amount in a Bond, for the Resurfacing of 11 Streets. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 60. #189739 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appropriation and Authorization to Bond for Somerville High School Flooring in the Amount of $313,635. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 61. #189740 Mayor’s Request Requesting an Appropriation of the $ 1,000,000 Federal Realty Investment Payment from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 62. #189741 Mayor’s Request Requesting to Appropriate $50,000 of Fund Balance Surplus 610000-31510 to 8008-58735 Water Service Replacement RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond, Walter F. Pero 63. #189742 Mayor’s Request Transfer $180,000 from Rubbish Removal 8006-52910 and $124,900 from Professional Services 8006-53000 to Offset Snow Deficit RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 64. #189743 Mayor’s Request Transfer of $111,017 from Fire Department Personal Services to Fire Alarm Personal Services to Eliminate a Year End Deficit RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 65. #189744 Mayor’s Request Request to Transfer $7,500 from Salary Contingency Funds to Constituent Services Personal Services to Meet a Year End Deficit. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 66. #189745 Mayor’s Request Request to Transfer $3,540 from Salary Contingency to Clerk of Committee Salaries Monthly to Eliminate a Year End Deficit RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 67. #189746 Mayor’s Request PARC Grant Application for Acquisition of 15-25 Cross Street East] RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 68. #189747 Mayor’s Request PARC Grant Application for Dickerman Playground Renovation Costs RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 69. #189748 Mayor’s Request PARC Grant Application for Morse-Kelley Playground Renovation Costs RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 18 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 70. #189749 Mayor’s Request Health Department and Somerville Trauma Response Network Request Acceptance of a Grant from CHNA17 in the Amount of $5,000.00. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 71. #189750 Mayor’s Request Request to Confirm the Reappointment of Kevin Prior to the Somerville Planning Board for a Term to Expire June 14, 2012 RESULT: APPROVED 72. #189751 Mayor’s Request Request to Confirm the Reappointment of Joseph Favaloro to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire June 14, 2011 RESULT: APPROVED 73. #189752 Mayor’s Request Request the Board to Confirm the Reappointment of Scott Darling to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire January 31, 2013 RESULT: APPROVED 74. #189753 Mayor’s Request Request the Board to Confirm the Reappoinment of Josh Safdie as Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire on January 31, 2012 RESULT: APPROVED 75. #189754 Mayor’s Request Request the Board to Confirm the Reappointment of Cherilyn Ruane to the Design Review Committee for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED 76. #189755 Mayor’s Request Request the Board to Confirm the Reappoinment of Frank Valdez to the Design Review Committee for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2011 RESULT: APPROVED 77. #189756 Mayor’s Request Request the Board to Confirm the Reappointment of Deborah Fennick to the Design Review Committee for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2011 RESULT: APPROVED 78. #189757 Mayor’s Request Reques to Confirm the Reappointment of Peter Wiederspahn to the Design Review Committee for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2011

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 19 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 79. #189758 Officer’s Request City Clerk Submitting Recommendations for Adjustments to Certain Fees Charged by the City Clerk’s Office, Effective July 1, 2010. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 80. #189759 Officer’s Communication Planning Board Conveying Its Recommendations with Respect to the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Floodplain Overlay District in the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to Comply with 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Seciton 60.3(D) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 81. #189760 Officer’s Communication City Assessor Responding to Board Order #189610 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 82. #189761 Officer’s Communication Director of SPCD Responding to #S 188633, 188938, 188914, 188923, 189254, and 189273. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 83. #189762 Officer’s Communication Traffic and Parking Engineer Responding to Various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 84. #189763 License/Permit Public Event Permit, SomerStreets, Broadway from Magoun Sq. to Curtis St., Jun 19, 10-5PM (Raindate Jun 20) RESULT: APPROVED

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 20 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 85. #189764 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Monorah Youth Ministries Block Party Fundraiser, Morrison Ave. from #231 to College Ave., Jun 19, 12-4PM. RESULT: APPROVED 86. #189765 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Save Starlab Concert Fundraiser, 32 Prospect St., Jul 3, 1-9PM. RESULT: APPROVED 87. #189766 License/Permit Sunsetters Performance and BBQ, Lincoln Park, Jul 8, 4-8PM (Raindate Jul 9). RESULT: APPROVED 88. #189767 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Hope Fellowship Choir Concert, Davis Sq. Statue Park, 7-12, 1-8PM. RESULT: APPROVED 89. #189768 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Garden Club Incredible Edible Gardens Tour, Davis Sq. Statue Park and Community Growing Center, Jul 25, 10-5:30PM. RESULT: APPROVED 90. #189769 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Redbones Block Party Homeless Coalition Fundraiser, Chester St. from Elm St. to Herbert St., Aug 2 (Raindate Aug 9). RESULT: APPROVED 91. #189770 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Great Somerville Camp Out, Lincoln Park, Aug 7 4PM - Aug 8 10AM (Raindate Aug 6-7). RESULT: APPROVED 92. #189771 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Union Sq. Main Streets Paper Party, Uniion Sq. Plaza, Aug 14, 2-8PM. RESULT: APPROVED 93. #189772 License/Permit Public Event Permit, MDA Boot Drive, Davis Sq., Union Sq., and Broadway @ McGrath Hwy., Aug. 21, 9-Noon. RESULT: APPROVED 94. #189773 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer’s License, LM Holdings.

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 21 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 95. #189774 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Kickass Cupcakes, 378 Highland Ave., 2 Tables, 8 Chairs. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 96. #189775 License/Permit New Pool Table/Bowling Alley License, Samba Bar and Grill, 596-608 Somerville Ave., 1 Pool Table. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 97. #189776 License/Permit New Garage License, GE Auto Repair Inc., 627-631 Somerville Ave., 14 Autos Inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 98. #189777 License/Permit New Garage License, BH Towing and Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 6 Autos Inside, 3 Outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 99. #189778 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Samay Inc., 73 Summer St., 2 Autos Inside, 10 Outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 100. #189779 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Foreign Body Works Inc., 593 Somerville Ave., 10 Autos Inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 22 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 101. #189780 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway, 15 Autos Inside, 10 Outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 102. #189781 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12-16 Joy St., 8 Autos Inside, 2 Outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 103. #189782 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion, Octney Cab, Med. #72. RESULT: APPROVED 104. #189783 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion, Bye Bye Cab, Med. #86. RESULT: APPROVED LATE ITEMS 105. #189784 Mayor’s Request Request to Appropriate $100,000 in Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings for Sewer Cleaning/Repairs RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond 106. #189785 Mayor’s Request Short Term Contract Extension for Medicaid Reimbursement Claiming RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

June 10, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 23 of 23 Printed 7/7/2010 107. #189786 Order By Ald. Trane That the Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Community Development Dispatch an Inspector to Teele Square to Check for the Proper Disposal of Trash by All Food Vendors in the Area. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk