Committee Report - L&P 8-25-10 — File 189939

August 25, 2010 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 8/26/2010 REPORT OF THE LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Bruce M. Desmond Chair Present Robert C. Trane Vice Chair Absent Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Present John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Omar Boukili Administrative Assistant Present Frank Wright City Solicitor Present Eddie Nuzzo Superintendent of Inspectional Services Present John Fragione Proprieter Present • A Plus Auto Body Mr. Nuzzo discussed the citations recently issues for illegally parked cars and Mr. Fragione said that there was an old agreement with the city that allowed him to park vehicles in the location in question, i.e., the high school parking lot, when school was not in session. Alderman Heuston informed Mr. Fragione that vehicles cannot be authorized to be in a city lot due to liability issues and Solicitor Wright stated that public property cannot be used by private businesses without going through the bid process. Mr. Fragione asked if he could appeal the tickets at the Traffic and Parking Department and Mr. Nuzzo stated that he would like the parking tickets to be paid. Chairman Desmond made it clear that the lot is not to be used for parking of unauthorized vehicles and if Mr. Fragione is unclear about this, the committee would amend his license. Chairman Desmond’s motion that the City Clerk review the garage license in place for A+ Auto Body on Medford Street and re-word the license, eliminating any mention of Just A Start program and the sharing of any lot not specifically licensed by the Somerville Board of Alderman, was approved 188742 - That the City Solicitor Appear at the Next Meeting of the Committee on Licenses & Permits, with an Opinion on the Automatic Amusement Device Application for Game Underground, 1123 Broadway.: Alderman Heuston's motion that the City Solicitor review the ordinance regarding automatic amusement devices and make recommendations for amending same, was approved.

Committee Meeting August 25, 2010 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 8/26/2010 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 188964 - That the City Solicitor Provide an Opinion on the Automatic Amusement Device Application for Game Underground, 1123 Broadway.: Alderman Heuston's motion that the City Solicitor review the ordinance regarding automatic amusement devices and make recommendations for amending same, was approved. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 188992 - Sign and Awning Permit, Bostonian Convenience II, 420 Medford St., New Sign and Lighting.: No discussion. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 189506 - New Garage License, Somerville Citgo Dba Shield, 620 Broadway, 2 Autos Inside.: No discussion. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 189651 - New Outdoor Seating License, Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave., 8 Tables, 32 Chairs.: Approved upon approval of Inspectional Services and the Department of Public Works. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 189833 - Renewing Garage License, International Auto Repair Inc., 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside, 8 out.: No discussion. RESULT: APPROVED