11-23-2010 — File 190601

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES November 23, 2010, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 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 Present 1. #190407 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #190408 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 28, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED Discussion The Board of Aldermen witnessed the swearing in of David Stiltner, who had been confirmed by the Board for the position of Lieutenant in the Fire Department at the November 9, 2010, meeting, but had been absent and unable to be sworn in then. CITATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 3. #190409 Officer’s Request Chief Assessor Presenting a Classification Hearing Report and Requesting Approval of a Minimum Residential Factor of 86.4448, a Residential Exemption of 30% of Average Assessed Value, and an Additional Statutory Exemption of Up to 100% for FY 2011. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane Three motions were approved by Roll Call as above: 1. A motion that the Board of Aldermen adopts a minimum residential factor of 86.4448, the legal minimum for the City of Somerville for FY2011. 2. A motion that the Board of Aldermen accepts the provisions of Chapter 59, Section 5c approving a residential exemption of 30% of average assessed value for owner occupied properties for FY2011. 3. A motion that the Board of Aldermen accepts the provisions of Section 4 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986 and votes an additional statutory exemption of up to 100% for FY2011. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4. #190410 Order By Ald. Pero That the City Clerk request that the State Delegation contact the MBTA to secure a bus route from the Winter Hill section of Broadway to either Harvard Square or Kendall Square. RESULT: APPROVED 5. #190411 Order By Ald. Roche That the Chief of Police inform This Board If the Mayor’s public statement of the city’s support of all immigrants includes eliminating the SPD’s General Order 2009-11, which states in part that notification of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency will only be authorized if a non-resident is arrested for murder, sexual Offenses, narcotics trafficking, or other serious offenses. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 6. #190412 Order By Ald. Roche That the Director of SPCD schedule with the Ward 1 Alderman a neighborhood meeting on Harris Park, to include a definitive timeline for building a new Harris Park Playground. RESULT: APPROVED 7. #190413 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works include the Ward One Alderman on the plan for street restoration for the Spring of 2011.

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 8. #190414 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works include the trees at the Senior Center and the East Branch Library when installing the holiday lights and decorations along Broadway in Ward One. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 9. #190415 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works advise this Board as to why the Off Leash Recreation Area at Nunziato Field has been locked after 8:00 AM on several mornings over the past month. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 10. #190416 Order By Ald. Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 10 Raymond Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED 11. #190417 Order By Ald. Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the sidewalks on Corinthian Road and make repairs where necessary. RESULT: APPROVED 12. #190418 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works install a second DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION sign at the intersection of Hinckley Street and Broadway . RESULT: APPROVED 13. #190419 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss speeding on the south side of the Lowell Street Bridge. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 14. #190420 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install traffic calming measures on all “urban connector” roadways in an attempt to slow the speed of vehicles.

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 15. #190421 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Chief of Police implement speed traps on Central, Lowell and Cedar Streets. RESULT: APPROVED 16. #190422 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signage at the intersections of Skehan and Dane Streets and Village and Dane Streets prohibiting traffic, except to abutters Between 7-9AM and 4-7PM daily. RESULT: APPROVED 17. #190423 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signage prohibiting truck traffic at the intersections of Concord Avenue and Beacon Street, Newton Street and Webster Avenue and Properzi Way and Elliot Street. RESULT: APPROVED 18. #190424 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works determine the feasibility of installing additional lighting in Union Square, especially on Washington Street at the Central Parking Lot and the back of the SCAT Building. RESULT: APPROVED 19. #190425 Order By Ald. Heuston, Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works contact NSTAR to ensure that all lighting in the center of Union Square is functional and satisfactory for a major CBD with significant night time activity. RESULT: APPROVED 20. #190426 Order By Ald. Heuston, Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works install a decorative pedestrian light pole on the large center island in Union Square and include the Ward 2 and Ward 3 Aldermen in all planning for final landscaping. RESULT: APPROVED 21. #190427 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works evaluate the street sweeping schedule for Hammond, Dickinson, and Wyatt Streets trash pick up route to determine if it can be changed to prevent problems of inadequate street sweeping which has plagued the neighborhood for several years.

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 22. #190428 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Traffic and Parking coordinate PCO presence on street sweeping days on Hammond, Wyatt and Dickinson Street to ensure that ticketing is in conjunction with posted times for street sweeping. RESULT: APPROVED 23. #190429 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Chief of Police provide the Ward 2 Alderman with support to conduct neighborhood watch training sessions for Ward 2 residents, to be scheduled no later than December 15, 2010 and repeated in January and February of 2011. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #190430 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the STOP sign at the intersection of Hammond and Dickinson Streets to determine if the line of sight is sufficient or if additional signage is necessary. RESULT: APPROVED 25. #190431 Order By Ald. Desmond, Taylor That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol at the corner of Spring and Pitman Streets to stop vehicles traveling in the wrong direction up Spring Street from Somerville Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED 26. #190432 Order By Ald. Desmond, Taylor That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of the Pitman Street lot previously owned by Street Wise Auto to remove the tires stacked in the corner of the lot. RESULT: APPROVED 27. #190433 Order By Ald. Desmond, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the brush and clean the corner of Hancock and Elm Streets. RESULT: APPROVED

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 28. #190434 Order By Ald. Desmond, Taylor, Heuston That the City Solicitor contact NSTAR Electric to insist that they honor their commitment to re-pave Bow Street, as their work under that street has been completed. RESULT: APPROVED 29. #190435 Order By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan That the Director of SPCD (ISD) order the CVS in Magoun Square to remove the oversized dumpster in the rear of The building that is occupying parking spaces, repair the unsightly fences surrounding the two smaller dumpsters, and clear all palettes and other materials from the side of the building. RESULT: APPROVED 30. #190436 Order By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights for the parking lot off Sartwell Avenue, in the rear of the Kennedy School. RESULT: APPROVED 31. #190437 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the new chain link fence around the recently installed bike racks at the MBTA station on the Holland Street side in Davis Square and report whether the fence is necessary. RESULT: APPROVED 32. #190438 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore the possibility of limiting or removing certain traffic lights in Davis Square to facilitate the easing of traffic gridlock, especially with respect to the congestion on College Avenue to Powderhouse rotary. RESULT: APPROVED 33. #190439 Order By Ald. Gewirtz, O’Donovan That the Chief of Police recommend to this Board, specific places on the community path where more lighting could be added. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 34. #190440 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That This Board requests that the Administration, in conjunction with this Board, work with the organizers of Midnight Madness in Davis Square to ensure that as many people as possible know about it, to make it a success.

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 RESULT: APPROVED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 35. #189954 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Thomas Pasquarello to the position of Chief of Police. RESULT: LAID ON THE TABLE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 36. FINANCE COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 22, 2010 A. #190441 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance meeting on November 22, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190164 Mayor’s Request Requesting the creation of the Alpine Restaurant Stabilization Fund and acceptance of a mitigation payment to the Fund of $2,500 from the Alpine Restaurant Group for pedestrian and bicycle safety measures. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Taylor, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Sean T. O’Donovan C. #190442 Resolution By Ald. Taylor That this Board requests that the Administration provide an update on the establishment of the Bicycle Safety Committee. RESULT: APPROVED 37. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 16, 2010 A. #190443 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters meeting on November 16, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED 38. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 A. #190444 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters meeting on November 17, 2010

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190445 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Director of SPCD meet with representatives from Federal Realty Investment Trust and the utility companies involved in Assembly Square on the Stretch Energy Code, and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters on or before February 1, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee C. #190446 Order By Ald. Desmond That the Director of SPCD consult the the Boston Society of Architects about building projects with the Stretch Energy Code and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters with any recommendations. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 39. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 A. #190447 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits meeting on November 17, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190393 License/Permit New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John’s Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave., operating to 2AM Sun-Thu and to 3AM Fri-Sa. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS Condition: Extended hours approved for delivery service only. C. #190346 License/Permit New Garage License, Teele Sq. Auto, 1284 Broadway, Mechanical repairs and storing vehicles, 3 autos inside, 8 outside. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED Amended: Fuel deliveries are only allowed between 7 AM and 7 PM. D. #190184 License/Permit Sign Permit, Cristo’s 7 Star Pizza, 233 Elm St., Signs and awning. RESULT: APPROVED

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 E. #190185 License/Permit New Hawker Peddler License, Variedades Edgar, Perfumes, T shirts, Misc. goods. RESULT: NOT APPROVED F. #190254 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Diva Indian Bistro and Lounge, 246 Elm St., RESULT: APPROVED G. #190256 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Transport Service, 495 Columbia St., 12 autos. RESULT: APPROVED H. #190347 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave., 16 autos inside. RESULT: APPROVED I. #190359 License/Permit Sign License, Sally O’Briens, 335 Somerville Ave., 1 awning. RESULT: APPROVED 40. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SPECIAL COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 22, 2010 A. #190448 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Parks and Open Space meeting on November 22, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #189121 Board Communication By Ald. Heuston That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Make Recommendations to This Board Regarding Ways in Which the City Can Control and Reduce the Percentage of Paved Surfaces Since Somerville Leads the Region with 77% of Its Surfaces Being Paved. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #189444 Board Communication By Ald. Heuston That the City Solicitor Summarize What is in the Zoning Code and Code of Ordinances that Limits, Controls or Restricts Paved Surfaces on Private Property in the City and Report the Findings to the Committee on Parks and Open Space.

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #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: WORK COMPLETED E. #190127 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of SPCD appear before this Board to report on the delay of the development of the community path from Cedar Street to the Lowell Street bridge. (3rd request). RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #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: WORK COMPLETED G. #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: WORK COMPLETED H. #190449 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works collaborate to determine the feasibility of providing a less expensive Green Roof fee to residents and report back to the Committee on Parks and Open Space. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Parks and Open Space Special Committee I. #190450 Resolution By Ald. O’Donovan That this Board requests that the Planning Board forward the City of Lowell’s paving ordinance, rules, and regulations to the City Solicitor for review. RESULT: APPROVED

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 J. #190451 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the City Solicitor review the City of Lowell’s paving ordinance, rules, and regulations and submit a similar ordinance at this Board’s next meeting. RESULT: APPROVED 41. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 A. #190452 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety meeting on November 18, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190303 Order By Ald. Gewirtz, O’Donovan That the Chief of Police update this Board on the robbery that occured on the community path near Willow Avenue and what additional steps police are taking to secure the path, particularly after dark. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #190309 Order By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan, Connolly, Sullivan That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol of Albion Park and Albion Street to observe and prevent any illegal drug activity, specifically the use and discarding of hypodermic needles and syringes. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #190351 Order By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan, the Entire Board That the Director of Health work in conjunction with Somerville Cares About Prevention to contact all holders of off premise liquor licenses in the City of Somerville and request that they voluntarily remove all Four Loko alcoholic beverages from their shelves and commit to never stocking or selling the product in the future. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #190453 Resolution By Ald. White Jr. That This Board requests that funding be allocated in the next budget for the installation of additional lighting on the Bike Path. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 42. #190454 Mayor’s Request Requesting an amendment to the Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program by increasing the abatement amount, increasing the income limits determining eligibility, and expanding eligibility for those qualifying but physically unable to perform service.

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane 43. #190455 Mayor’s Request Requesting a transfer of $15,341 from the Computer Equipment Acct. to the IT Capital Outlay Acct. to purchase a Voice Recorder System for the Police Dept. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 44. #190456 Mayor’s Communication Conveying the Final Inspectional Services Division Organizational Review. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee Finance Committee Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 45. #190457 Mayor’s Communication Proclaiming, with the Board of Aldermen, November 23, 2010, to be Somerville-Gaeta Sister City Celebration Day. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 46. #190458 Officer’s Communication Traffic and Parking Director Responding to Various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 47. #190459 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Midnight Madness DARBI-Zipcar Shopping Event, Davis Sq. Statue Park, 12/2, 3:30PM-Midnite. RESULT: APPROVED 48. #190460 License/Permit Taxi Medallion Refinancing, Odney Cab Inc., Med. #72. RESULT: APPROVED

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 49. #190461 License/Permit New Garage License, Union Sq. Gulf, 231 Washington St., Mechanical Repairs, Washing Vehicles, Storing Vehicles, 4 Autos Inside, 4 Outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 50. #190462 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Louis Frank Motorcars LLC, 99 Albion St. #1, Storing Unregistered Autos Only, 3 Autos Inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 51. #190463 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motobidia LLC, 561 Windsor St., 0 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 52. #190464 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Unlimited Auto Body, 471 Somerville Ave., 10 Autos Outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 53. #190465 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, 429 Corp., 109-111 Prospect St., 5 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 54. #190466 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St., 6 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 55. #190467 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, County Auto Repair, 103 Washington St., 5 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 56. #190468 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License 2010, County Auto Repair, 103 Washington St., 5 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 57. #190469 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 2 Autos In, 30 Autos Out. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 58. #190470 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales and Service, 712 Mystic Ave., 10 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 59. #190471 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway, 11 autos outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 60. #190472 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum’s Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 61. #190473 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum’s Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 62. #190474 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, T.C. Auto Exchange, 176-178 Tremont St.

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 63. #190475 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Ed’s Used Auto Parts, 516-518 Columbia St. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 64. #190476 Public Communication Somerville Dog Owner’s Group Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 65. #190477 Public Communication Cristina Grossi Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 66. #190478 Public Communication Brian Davis Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 67. #190479 Public Communication Cynthia Hughes Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 68. #190480 Public Communication Mary Melchiskey Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 69. #190481 Public Communication Melissa McCue Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 70. #190482 Public Communication Lora Valante Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 71. #190483 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $33,185,258 and authorization to borrow up to $33,185,258 in a bond for the cost of rehabilitation and renovation of the East Somerville Community School. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 72. #190484 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund, to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011 Tax Levy. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 73. #190485 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,500 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-c148A, s5 Violations Acct., to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011 Tax Levy. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 74. #190486 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #190136 re: entertainment facilities in RA Districts. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 75. #190487 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #190135 re: liquor licenses. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 76. #190488 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #190212 re: stormwater runoff regulations. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 77. #190489 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #190142 re: 56 Bonair St. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 78. #190490 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189593 re: 97 Prospect St. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 79. #190491 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #190060 re: jack hammering near Henry St. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 80. #190492 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189931 re: delivery trucks idling at the Republic Market. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 81. #190493 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189132 re: construction permits. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 82. #190494 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to #189145 re: 45 Webster Ave. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 83. #190495 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Somerville YMCA Swim Team Canning Drive, Citywide, Jan 2 (raindate Jan 23) and Mar 13 (raindate Mar 20). RESULT: APPROVED 84. #190496 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer’s License, J.P. Vara Inc. RESULT: APPROVED

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 18 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 85. #190497 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works, 42 Dana St., 10 Autos Inside, 2 Outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 86. #190498 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Souza Brothers Foreign Car Service, 35-37 Prospect St., 21 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 87. #190499 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St., 46 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 88. #190500 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Somerville Ave. Motors, 595 Somerville Ave., 18 Autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 89. #190501 Public Communication Rep. Capuano submitting comments re: #190134, a Resolution in support of the DREAM Act. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 90. #190502 Public Communication Somerville Residents for Sensible Development conveying a request to withdraw #’s 188681, 188682, 188683, 188684, 188685, 189093, 189084, and 189095 from further consideration. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE LATE ITEMS 91. #190503 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Communications publicize the Finance Committee’s next meeting on the Assembly Square DIF, scheduled for November 30 at 7:00 PM. RESULT: APPROVED

November 23, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 19 of 19 Printed 12/8/2010 92. #190504 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD provide each Alderman with a transcript of the November 22 Finance Committee Public Hearing on the Assembly Square DIF before the Finance Committee’s next meeting on November 30. RESULT: APPROVED 93. #190505 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of Communications publicize the Police Department’s anonymous and untraceable Drug Use Tip Line, [phone removed], using the cable wheel, the city website, and any other means available. RESULT: APPROVED 94. #190506 Resolution By Ald. Taylor That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission change the 30 minute time limit for parking at 92A Highland Avenue from Monday through Friday, 8AM-6PM to Monday through Saturday, 8AM-8PM. RESULT: APPROVED ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk