07-08-2010 — File 190050

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 8, 2010, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 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 Present 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 Absent 1. #189870 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #189871 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #189872 Citation By Ald. O’Donovan, and the Entire Board Congratulating Joseph Piro on the auspicious occasion of his 100th birthday. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. #189873 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric for 10 feet of conduit from a manhole to 23-25 Cross St.

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 5. #189874 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar for 3 feet of conduit from a pole to 43- 45 Spring St. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 6. #189875 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the damaged sidewalk panels at 35 Winslow Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 7. #189876 Resolution By Ald. Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Gewirtz That this Board requests that the MBTA trim the trees and remove the overgrowth along the Busway between Grove St. and College Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 8. #189877 Resolution By Ald. Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Gewirtz That this Board requests that the MBTA provide an update on the bicycle storage plans and improvements at the Davis Sq. Station. RESULT: APPROVED 9. #189878 Resolution By Ald. Heuston, and the Entire Board That this Board urges Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown to vote against any Amendment offered to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (H. R. 5297) that would pre-empt state and local taxing authority on hotel rooms. RESULT: APPROVED 10. #189879 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at 104 and 106 Beacon St. and clear the tree wells at 103, 104, 106 and 109 Beacon St. RESULT: APPROVED 11. #189880 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Environmental Programs Manager investigate creating a paper/plastic recycling initiative at fast food establishments.

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 12. #189881 Resolution By Ald. Taylor That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on the establishment of raised traffic calming tables on designated public ways. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee 13. #189882 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 65 Beacon St. to trim the overgrowth in front of the building. RESULT: APPROVED 14. #189883 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works plant trees at 5, 7 and 13 Quincy St. and at 9-19 Bolton St. RESULT: APPROVED UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 15. FINANCE COMMITTEE, JULY 7 A. #189884 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance - July 7, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189166 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval to Expend a $150,000 Grant from the MA Exec. Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Regional Public Safety Communications Center to Conduct a Feasibility for a Regional Emergency Communications Center. RESULT: APPROVED C. #189865 Mayor’s Request Request to Declare (16) Police Vehicles as Surplus.

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 RESULT: APPROVED D. #189863 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval to Extend the Contract of Johnson Roberts Associates to 12/31/10 RESULT: APPROVED E. #189864 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval to Extend the Contract of TBA Architects, Inc. to 12/31/10 RESULT: APPROVED F. #189857 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval to Proceed with CM-At-Risk Delivery Method for ESCS Renovation Project RESULT: APPROVED G. #189859 Mayor’s Request Requesting Appropriation of $50,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses to East Somerville Community School Reconstruction for an Independent Cost Estimator for the ESCS Project RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane H. #189861 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval to Extend the Contract of Symmes Maini & McKee at the Argenziano School Project to Assist with the Administration of a Grant to Install Solar Panels RESULT: APPROVED 16. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE, JULY 7 A. #189885 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits - July 7, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189834 License/Permit New Garage License, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 4 autos inside, 6 out. RESULT: APPROVED C. #189835 License/Permit New Garage License, Streetwise, 59 Pitman St., 6 autos inside, 14 out, hours M-F open 7:30AM.

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 RESULT: APPROVED D. #189836 License/Permit New Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos. RESULT: APPROVED E. #189837 License/Permit New Used Car Dealer’s License, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160 McGrath Hwy., 75 autos outside. RESULT: APPROVED F. #189004 Board Communication By Ald. Connolly That the Committee on Licenses & Permits Review Licensure at 262 Beacon St. and Determine the Hours of Operation. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #189011 Board Communication By Ald. Roche That This Board’s Committee on Licenses and Permits Direct the Owner of A+ Auto Body, on Medford Street, to Appear Before the Committee for a Show Cause Hearing on Why the City Should Not Revoke the Business License. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED H. #189059 Officer’s Communication Response to Board Order 188964 - Automatic Amusement Device License, Game Underground, 1123 Broadway RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #189088 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160-200 McGrath Hwy., 340 Spaces. RESULT: APPROVED J. #189185 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave., 24/7 Operation. RESULT: APPROVED K. #189186 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Inman Motor Sales, 121-123 Prospect St., 4 Autos Inside. RESULT: APPROVED

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 L. #189187 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Maaco Auto Painting, 444 Somerville Ave., 75 Autos Inside. RESULT: APPROVED M. #189188 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69-71 Bow St., 2 Autos Inside, 8 Outside. RESULT: APPROVED N. #189189 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Black & Blues, 89 Holland St., 2 Signs. RESULT: APPROVED O. #189818 Officer’s Communication City Clerk responding to #189733 and #189734 re: automatic amusement device licenses. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED P. #189830 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St., 60 autos inside, 20 out. RESULT: APPROVED Q. #189831 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St., 20 autos inside. RESULT: APPROVED R. #189832 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Corp., , 600 Windsor Pl., 50 autos inside, 40 out. RESULT: APPROVED S. #189838 License/Permit New Outdoor Seating License, Riverdog LLC, 321 Somerville Ave., A- Frame sign. RESULT: APPROVED T. #189839 License/Permit New Outdoor Seating License, Elegant Furniture, 31 Union Sq., 1 Table. RESULT: NOT APPROVED

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 U. #189840 License/Permit New Outdoor Seating License, Massage Therapy Works, 255 Elm St., 1 A- Frame Sign. RESULT: APPROVED V. #189841 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company, 275 Beacon St., 3 autos. RESULT: APPROVED 17. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, JULY 6 A. #189886 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety - July 6, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #189887 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Director of Traffic and Parking Enforce the City’s Parking Regulations, on a Regular Basis, on Highland Avenue, in the Vicinity of the Armory, Including But Not Limited To, 2 Hour Minimums, Proximity to Diveways and Proximity to Intersections. RESULT: APPROVED C. #189888 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Chief of Police Determine the Process of Applying for a One Day Beer and Wine License and Report that Information to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee D. #189614 Order By Ald. White Jr. That Representatives from Vinfen and the Department of Mental Health, Along with Somerville’s State Delegation, Meet with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, Within the Next Two Weeks, to Discuss Vinfen’s Contract with the Somerville Mental Health Association and Its Impact on the Somerville Community. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #189629 Officer’s Communication Response to Order 189276 - Informational Packet Regarding Trash, Dumpsters and Laws Relating to Their Cleaning, Upkeep of Private Property and State Health Codes

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 18. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, JULY 6 A. #189889 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works - July 6, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189890 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works review the list of double poles and determine how many new double poles are being installed. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 19. #189891 Mayor’s Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane No votes taken in Executive Session. 20. #189892 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Local Historic District Map to create one new multi-building district known as the Morrison Avenue Historic District by combining two existing single-building districts at 197 and 222 Morrison Avenue and adding one new property, 221 Morrison Avenue. RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CAL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane 21. #189893 Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization to accept a Grant from the Somerville Housing Authority in the amount of $3,000 to support the Mystic Mural Project for FY 2011. RESULT: APPROVED 22. #189894 Mayor’s Request Requeting approaval to expend a grant from Target in the amount of $2,000 to support the 2010-2011 Art in a Garden Program.

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 23. #189895 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a donation from Comcast in the amount of $500 to support ArtBeat. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #189896 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointemnt of Carlene Campbell to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 25. #189897 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Reappointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire January 31, 2015. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS NEW BUSINESS 26. #189898 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Josephine Ave. Block Party, Morrison Ave. to Kidder Ave., Jul 10, 5PM-Sunset (raindate Jul 11). RESULT: APPROVED 27. #189899 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Academy Canning Drive, McGrath Hwy. at Broadway, Jul 21, 3-4:30PM (raindate Jul 22). RESULT: APPROVED 28. #189900 License/Permit Public Event Permit, The Training Room “Fitness on the Ave.”, 691A Somerville Ave., Jul 24, Noon-6PM. RESULT: APPROVED 29. #189901 License/Permit Public Event Permit, SomerStreets, Broadway from Temple St. to Lombardi St., Jul 25, 8AM-4PM. RESULT: APPROVED 30. #189902 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Open Air Circus summer performances, Nunziato Field, Jul 29-Aug 2 (performances on Jul 30, 31, and Aug 1).

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 31. #189903 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Arts Council Bloom event, Prospect Hill Park, Aug 21- 22 (raindate Aug 28-29). RESULT: APPROVED 32. #189904 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Homeless Coalition 5K Road Race Banner, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Aug 30-Oct 2. RESULT: APPROVED 33. #189905 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Somerville Youth Hockey Canning Drive, Citywide, Sep 11, Oct 16, Nov 6 (raindates Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 7). RESULT: APPROVED 34. #189906 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Burren MS 5K Bur Run, Elm-Grove-Day Sts. area, Sep 12, 11:30AM, and 2 Banners hung in area. RESULT: APPROVED 35. #189907 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Homeless Coalition Road Race, Davis Sq. Seven Hills Park, Oct 2, 7-1PM. RESULT: APPROVED 36. #189908 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Somerville Striders Jingle Bell Run, Davis Sq. area, Dec 19, 11AM. RESULT: APPROVED 37. #189909 License/Permit New Drainlayer License, Terratec Construction Inc. RESULT: APPROVED 38. #189910 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Mass Bay Commuter Rail, 70R Third Ave., 393,510 gallons. RESULT: APPROVED 39. #189911 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, American Auto, 682 Mystic Ave., 3 autos in, 7 out.

July 8, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 11 Printed 7/16/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 40. #189912 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers Class II License, Louis Frank Motorcars, 27 Porter St., 0 autos. RESULT: APPROVED 41. #189913 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Marc Morency Inc., Med. #78. RESULT: APPROVED LATE ITEMS 42. #189914 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Chief Fire Engineer, the Chief of Police and the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Forward Their Reports of the Recent Fire on Glenwood Road to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk