10-14-2010 — File 190363

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 14, 2010, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 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 Absent 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. #190199 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #190200 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 7, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #190201 Citation By Ald. O’Donovan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Sheriff James DiPaola, whose Community Work Program enabled the City Hall interior to be painted at no cost to the taxpayers. RESULT: APPROVED 4. #190202 Citation By Ald. Gewirtz, Trane, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Mary Louise Daly, who is retiring after 16 years of service as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust, on the happy occasion of her 90th birthday.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. #190203 Grant of Location Grant of Location request submitted By NStar Electric, to install 200 feet of conduit in Middlesex Ave. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 6. #190204 Grant of Location Grant of Location request submitted By NStar Electric, to install 5 feet of conduit from a pole to 30 Newberne St. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 7. #190205 Order By Ald. Pero That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider making the intersection of Evergreen Avenue and School Street a 4-way stop intersection, and consider installing pedestrian bump outs and/or raising the roadway to the level of the sidewalk. RESULT: APPROVED 8. #190206 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Clerk of Committees send communications to the City’s Environmental Programs Manager and to the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the composting initiative at South Street and request that they apprise the Committee on Parks and Open Space of its progress. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Parks and Open Space Special Committee 9. #190207 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of Traffic and Parking check the timing of the pedestrian signal light from Bow Street to Somerville Avenue to ensure that pedestrians are able to cross the entire length of the roadway safely. RESULT: APPROVED 10. #190208 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works place a decorative barrel at the bus stop in front of 117 Summer Street.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 11. #190209 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works address the drainage problems at Stone Place Playground. RESULT: APPROVED 12. #190210 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of SPCD (ISD) re-bait the Walnut Street area between Aldersey Street and Highland Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 13. #190211 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Chief of Police increase patrols in the Vinal Avenue and Walnut Street neighborhoods between the hours of 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM. RESULT: APPROVED 14. #190212 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD provide the Committee on Parks and Open Space with the existing regulations governing runoff under the state standards. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Parks and Open Space Special Committee 15. #190213 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the torn up grass where the community path meets Buena Vista Road. RESULT: APPROVED 16. #190214 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, Taylor, Sullivan, Connolly, Trane, O’Donovan, Pero, White Jr., Roche That this Board seeks input from stakeholders and the city on how this Board can work with the Affordable Housing Organizing Committee, the Somerville Community Corporation, the Somerville Housing Authority, and others to promote affordable housing initiatives citywide, particularly permanent housing for formerly homeless families. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 The Approved text is above, deleting a reference to 162 Highland Avenue and adding the Housing Authority to the Resolution. FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee 17. #190215 Order By Ald. Trane, Desmond That the Director of SPCD investigate what funding is available for street scape improvements for the area of Broadway, at the Arlington line, and develop a plan to make said improvements. RESULT: APPROVED 18. #190216 Order By Ald. Trane That the Chief of Police conduct speed enforcement on Broadway, in the area of the Powerderhouse School. RESULT: APPROVED 19. #190217 Order By Ald. Trane, Connolly That the Commissioner of Public Works review the condition of the traffic light at the intersection of Packard Avenue and Broadway and determine the cost of replacing it, as this light continues to malfunction. RESULT: APPROVED 20. #190218 Resolution By Ald. Trane, Sullivan, Gewirtz, O’Donovan That this Board requests that the Administration investigate the availability of grant funding for electric car charging stations being offered by the state. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Environment and Energy Special Committee 21. #190219 Order By Ald. Trane, White Jr. That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the remains of the damaged tree from the corner of North Street and Broadway and make any necessary sidewalk repairs. RESULT: APPROVED 22. #190220 Resolution By Ald. Connolly That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission consider re-instating the policy of providing free resident parking stickers for residents 60 years old and older. RESULT: APPROVED

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 FOLLOWUP: Senior Services Committee 23. #190221 Order By Ald. White Jr., Gewirtz That That the Director of Personnel, Robert Collins, Matthew Buckley, and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Board to explain why this Board was never informed of the MA Human Resources Dept. directive that Sean O'Brien be placed #1 on the Certification from which the City appointed 9 Reserve Firefighters. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #190222 Order By Ald. White Jr., Gewirtz That the Director of Personnel establish for future hirings for the Police and Fire Reserve List, a procedure for a timely notification to all persons on the Certifications from the Human Resources Dept. that hiring for permanent police and fire positions will be made from the Reserve List, and inform this Board of such procedure. RESULT: APPROVED UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 25. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS, OCTOBER 13, 2010 A. #190223 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, October 13, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED Amendment: #189954 Laid on the Table. B. #189954 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Thomas Pasquarello to the position of Chief of Police. RESULT: LAID ON THE TABLE C. #190082 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Barbara Butler to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. RESULT: APPROVED D. #190165 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Peter McPhee to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: APPROVED E. #190166 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Matthew Derany as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED 26. FINANCE COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 6, 2010 A. #190224 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, October 6, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED 27. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 A. #190225 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, September 27, 2010 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 28. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 A. #190226 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, September 28, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #189962 Officer’s Request Asst. City Solicitor requesting approval of an Exemption Under Section 20(D) of G. L. C. 268A for Denis J. Chagnon, a Special Municipal Employee. RESULT: APPROVED 29. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 5, 2010 A. #190227 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, October 5, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 Amendment: #189961 Approved as Amended, adding, after "and a public hearing shall have been held", the phrase "not less than three weeks after the notice's first appearance,". B. #189685 Order By Ald. Trane That the City Solicitor Draft an Ordinance Banning Text Messaging While Driving Within the City Limits of Somerville. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #190228 Order By Ald. Taylor That the City Clerk send a communication to the Licensing Commission requesting that notice of applications for liquor and entertainment licenses be sent to neighbors when there is an expected impact on a neighborhood and that elected officials be notified of the process. RESULT: APPROVED D. #189961 Officer’s Request Licensing Commission proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-219, to reduce the required weeks of legal advertisement to two from three, for certain liquor and entertainment licenses. RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Bruce M. Desmond, Maryann M. Heuston, Robert C. Trane Approved, Enrolled and Ordained as Amended: After the phrase "and a public hearing shall have been held", insert "not less than three weeks after the notice's first appearance,". 30. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 12, 2010 A. #190229 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, October 12, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED Amendment: #190158 returned to Legislative Matters. B. #188476 Mayor’s Communication Requesting Approval of an Ordinance to Limit the Storage of Unregistered Vehicles. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 C. #188730 Board Communication By Ald. Gewirtz That the City Solicitor Provide This Board with Available Options to Sever the City’s Contract with FW Russell Disposal in Light of Their Recent Violation of State Wage and Hour Laws. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #188949 Board Communication 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. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #189600 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. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #189937 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works Provide This Board with the City Policy on Insect Infested Private Trees with Respect to Protecting Public Trees and Trees on the Private Property of Others. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #190158 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance to add or amend provisions for vegetative overgrowth, hazardous trees, outdoor wood storage, inoperable vehicles, unregistered vehicles, and the storage of boats or recreational vehicles. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 31. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 6, 2010 A. #190230 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, October 6, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190183 License/Permit New Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Somerville Avenue Motors, 595 Somerville Ave., 18 autos out.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: APPROVED C. #190180 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc., 675 Somerville Ave., 3 autos in, 8 out. RESULT: APPROVED D. #190181 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St., 13 autos in. RESULT: APPROVED E. #190193 License/Permit Sign Permit, Los Paisanos Restaurant, 62 Broadway, Sign and awning. RESULT: APPROVED F. #190196 License/Permit Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon, 114 Professors Row. RESULT: APPROVED G. #190231 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 45-47-49 Webster Avenue to determine how many businesses are operating there. RESULT: APPROVED 32. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SPECIAL COMMITTEE, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 A. #190232 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Parks and Open Space, September 27, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #189040 Board Communication By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD Prepare a Cost Estimate for Creating a Dog Park at Dilboy Field and Report on Same at the Next Meeting of the Committee on Parks and Open Space. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 C. #189260 Board Communication By Ald. Heuston That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (Parks and Open Space) and the Superintendent of Recreation Meet with the Ward 2 Alderman Regarding the Uses and Regulations of the Various Fields and Playgrounds at Lincoln Park for Residents. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #189256 Board Communication By Ald. Gewirtz, Heuston That This Board of Aldermen, in Conjunction with the Administration, Form a Task Force Called the “Green Community and Open Space Initiative” with the Intent of Increasing Open and Green Space in the City, Reducing Storm Water Runoff, Providing Incentives for Residents and Business Owners to Make Improvements on Their Property that Would Benefit the Community and Reduce Our Community’s Impact on the Environment. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #189255 Board Communication By Ald. Gewirtz, Heuston That This Board of Aldermen Hereby Requests that the Administration Launch a Voluntary Composting Program, Which Would Save the City Financially on Our Trash Contract and Provide a Public Service by Allowing Residents to Bring Their Composted Materials to the Department of Public Works. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #189608 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Environmental Programs Manager Provide This Board with an Update on the Initiation of a Voluntary Composting Program. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #188881 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval of Amendments to the 2008-2013 Open Space & Recreation Plan, to Extend the Effective Date of the Plan to 2015. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 33. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 13, 2010 A. #190233 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, October 13, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 B. #189017 Board Communication By Ald. Heuston That the City Solicitor, in Consultation with the Director of Traffic and Parking, Include Clark Street in the Consideration of Zoned Parking Areas, (As Referenced in Item #188924 on March 11, 2010), Since Residents Have Difficulty Parking Due to the Pick Up and Drop Off at the Argenziano School. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #189026 Board Communication By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Traffic and Parking Provide the Ward 6 Alderman with Road Closing Plans in Advance of Major Road Races in Davis Square to Maximize Notification to Residents and to Ensure that Only the Most Limited Number of Streets Are Impacted. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #189027 Board Communication By Ald. Gewirtz That the City Traffic Engineer Initiate a Study to Reduce Traffic on College Avenue, from the Powderhouse Rotary to Davis Square, at the Same Time as Bicycle Symbols Are Installed on Both Sides of the Street Next Month. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #189057 Officer’s Communication Response to Board Order 188924 - Opinion Regarding Parking Restrictions Per District RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #189058 Officer’s Communication Response to Order No. 188927-Issuing Tickets to Violators Illegally Parked in HP Spots RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #189107 Board Communication By Ald. O’Donovan That This Board of Aldermen Hereby Requests that the Administration Forward the Parking Solutions Task Force Findings to the Ward 5 Alderman and Place All Data on the City’s Website Immediately Upon Completion. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED H. #189108 Board Communication By Ald. O’Donovan That This Board of Aldermen Hereby Requests that the Administration Relax All Newly Instituted Traffic and Parking Initiatives in Magoun Square Until the Green Line Arrives in 2015 as the Initiatives Are Devastating Magoun Square’s Business Strength.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #189109 Board Communication By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the City Auditor Provide the Ward 5 Alderman with the Figures for All Monthly Ticket Revenues from Magoun Square, for the Last Two Years, Before the Next Board of Alderman Meeting on April 22, 2010. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED J. #189110 Board Communication By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of Traffic and Parking Consider Implementing Measures to Alleviate the Negative Impact the New Traffic Regulations Have Had on the Businesses of Magoun Square. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED K. #189111 Board Communication By Ald. O’Donovan That This Board of Aldermen Hereby Requests that the Administration and the Parking Solutions Task Force Remove from Its Mission the Combining of Davis and Magoun Squares in Its Considerations and Deliberations on Traffic and Parking Changes, as Magoun Square is Suffering Desperately from Their Belief that Magoun and Davis Square Share Any Similarities, Especially the Notion of 10:00 PM Parking Meters. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED L. #189265 Board Communication By Ald. Sullivan, Roche, Taylor, White Jr., Desmond, Connolly That This Board of Aldermen Hereby Requests that the Administration Develop and Implement a Public Safety Campaign to Encourage Bicyclists to Stop Riding on the Sidewalks in Business Districts. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED M. #189425 Board Communication By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works Place a ONE WAY Sign on Aberdeen Road at the Bend that Leads to Highland Avenue. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED N. #189426 Board Communication By Ald. O’Donovan That the Chief of Police Place an Unmarked Cruiser on Aberdeen Road, Near Highland Avenue, Weekdays to Apprehend Motorists Violating the One- Way Street Posting. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 O. #189606 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Chief of Police Assign an Officer at the Corner of Kidder and College Avenues Once a Week Between 7:00 and 9:00 AM to Enforce the NO LEFT TURN Restriction at that Intersection; AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that After One Month, a Report be Generated and Provided to This Board Indicating How Significant This Problem Is. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED P. #189607 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Traffic and Parking Examine the Feasibility of Creating a New Parking Permit in Somerville for Vanpool License Plates. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED Q. #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: WORK COMPLETED R. #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: WORK COMPLETED S. #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: WORK COMPLETED T. #189923 Order By Ald. Trane, Roche That the Director of Traffic and Parking Inventory All City Designated Handicapped Parking Spaces in the City and Provide a Map of Same on the City’s Website So that Drivers May Easily Locate Them When Traveling in the City. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED U. #190128 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install STOP signs on Kidder Avenue at Josephine Avenue.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 34. #190234 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to pay 3 prior year invoices totalling $1,390.48 in the Personnel Dept. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 35. #190235 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to declare as Surplus Equipment a 1989 fire pumper in the Fire Dept. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 36. #190236 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $39,343 from the US Dept. of Justice’s Justice Assistance Grant Program for the Police Dept. to purchase equipment. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 37. #190237 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $5,222 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks on Sept. 25. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 38. #190238 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a gift of a used ambulance from Professional Ambulance Co. for the Auxiliary Fire Dept. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 39. #190239 Officer’s Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 40. #190240 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189612 re: Grant funding for tree root removal. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 41. #190241 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #’s 190096 and 190097 re: Updates on the Green Line Extension and Maintenance Facility. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 42. #190242 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189717 re: Coordination of Sullivan Square signal timings. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 43. #190243 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189786 re: the disposal of trash in Teele Square by food vendors. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 44. #190244 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189596 re: Maintainance of NStar’s Chestnut and Poplar Streets property. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 45. #190245 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189678 re: McGoeghan Waste Company’s adherence to the all ordinances for the emptying of trash dumpsters. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 46. #190246 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Redbones HonkFest Party, Chester St. from Elm to Herbert Sts., Oct 9, 10AM-9PM. RESULT: APPROVED 47. #190247 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Holy Bible Baptist Church Dedication Celebration, Chapel St. and a portion of College Ave. at 64 College Ave., Oct 24, 10- 11AM.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 48. #190248 License/Permit Public Event Permit, SomerStreets, Somerville Ave. from Bow St. to Beacon St., Oct 24, 10AM-5PM. RESULT: APPROVED 49. #190249 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Halloween Howl family friendly concert, Davis Sq., Oct 29, 6-10PM. RESULT: APPROVED 50. #190250 License/Permit Public Event Permit, School St. Block Party, Landers St., Oct 31, 12-5PM. RESULT: APPROVED 51. #190251 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Somerville Pride Canning Drive, Citywide, Nov 13, 8AM-2PM. RESULT: APPROVED 52. #190252 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Cubby Oil Co., 20 Medford St., 16,800 gallons. RESULT: APPROVED 53. #190253 License/Permit New Drainlayers License, NorthEast Landscape Materials (NELM) Corp. RESULT: APPROVED 54. #190254 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Diva Indian Bistro and Lounge, 246 Elm St., RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 55. #190255 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Chris’s Auto Service, 371 Highland Ave., 3 autos in, 10 out. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 56. #190256 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Transport Service, 495 Columbia St., 12 autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 57. #190257 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, NStar Electric and Gas Corp., 20 autos in. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 58. #190258 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Neeka Inc. dba Manny’s Auto Center, 463 McGrath Hwy., 2 autos in. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 59. #190259 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Autosal, 444R Somerville Ave., 15 autos in. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 60. #190260 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Rodriguez Auto Repair, 64 Joy St., 10 autos in. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 61. #190261 Public Communication Rep. Provost conveying comments re: the Green Line Extension State Implementation Plan. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 62. #190262 Public Communication MBTA Legislative Liaison Foley responding to #189876 re: Overgrowth at the Davis Sq. busway.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 18 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 63. #190264 Public Communication Bradford Johnson submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 64. #190263 Public Communication Grace Kessenich submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 65. #190265 Public Communication Ruth Nunnally submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 66. #190266 Public Communication Kate Wheeler submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 67. #190267 Public Communication Lori Johnston submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 68. #190268 Public Communication Jeff Levine submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 19 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 69. #190269 Public Communication David Scott submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 70. #190270 Public Communication Tom Marchese submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 71. #190271 Public Communication Barry Rafkind submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 72. #190272 Public Communication Michael Chiu submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee LATE ITEMS 73. #190273 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the catch basins at Pearson Road and Warner Street, ASAP. RESULT: APPROVED

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 20 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 74. #190274 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the dead tree in front of 25 Warner Street. RESULT: APPROVED 75. #190275 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depression in the road, opposite 20 Dell Street. RESULT: APPROVED 76. #190276 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 58-60 Allston Street. RESULT: APPROVED 77. #190277 Order By Ald. Trane That the Director of SPCD (ISD) determine the average above ground distance of commercially available firewood holders. RESULT: APPROVED 78. #190278 Resolution By Ald. Trane, Connolly, Sullivan, Gewirtz, O’Donovan, Pero, White Jr., Roche That this Board requests that the Administration consider a special holiday period to reduce the operational time of parking meters to allow residents to shop in the city. RESULT: APPROVED 79. #190279 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval for a $7,500 grant from the MA Cultural Council to the Somerville Arts Council. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 80. #190280 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval for a grant for $ 25,890 from the MA Cultural Council for the Somerville Arts Council. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 21 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 81. #190281 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval for $4,500 grant from the MA Cultural Council to the Somerville Arts Council. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 82. #190282 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Director. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 83. #190283 Mayor’s Request Requesting the reappointment of Humphrey Moynihan to the Board of Assessors. RESULT: APPROVED 84. #190284 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a gift from Tufts University of gym machines, valued at $2,000, for the Somerville High School. RESULT: APPROVED 85. #190285 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 9-57 for provisions related to inoperable vehicles, unregistered vehicles, storage of boats, trailers, or recreational vehicles, and associated fines. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 86. #190286 Mayor’s Request Requesting an amendment to Ordinance 9-56 regarding vegetative overgrowth, hazardous trees, and outdoor wood storage, and associated fines. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 87. #190287 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a contract for five years with incoming Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

October 14, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 22 of 22 Printed 10/20/2010 88. #190288 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $300,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses (Fund 3204) to DPW Flood Costs (Fund 5059) to pay for expenses related to the July 10, 2010, flood. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 89. #189862 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval to Extend the Contract for J&J Contractors to Complete Punch List Work at the Argenziano School RESULT: APPROVED Discharged from the Finance Committee. 90. #190289 License/Permit Public Event Permit, ACT! Earth Campaign Kickoff Sustainability Fair, High School Concourse, Oct 28, 1:30-3:30PM. RESULT: APPROVED 91. #190290 License/Permit New Drainlayers License, S.J. Gordon Corp. RESULT: APPROVED 92. #190291 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St., 3 autos inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk