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City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2010, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 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 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. #190513 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #190514 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 9, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #190515 Citation By Ald. Sullivan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Jim Munsey and Bob Calautti, who are retiring after almost 20 years of announcing Lady Highlanders basketball games and varsity hockey games on Channel 15, providing constant support and encouragement to Somerville’s student athletes. RESULT: APPROVED
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 4. #190516 Citation By Ald. Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Mary Mansfield and her family, who have brightened our winters for 30 years with a festive holiday light display. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 5. #190517 Order By Ald. Pero That the Commissioner of Public Works paint a double yellow line on School Street, between Broadway and Medford Street. RESULT: APPROVED 6. #190518 Order By Ald. Pero That the Director of Traffic and Parking install STOP signs at the intersection of School Street and Evergreen Avenue, making this intersection a 3-way stop. RESULT: APPROVED 7. #190519 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of SPCD (Transportation & Infrastructure) request of the MBTA that immediate steps be taken to address unreliable bus service on the #89 route, and that City Clerk request the assistance of the State Delegation in this matter. RESULT: APPROVED 8. #190520 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a “Children Playing Slow” sign near 45 Francesca Avenue, at Liberty Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED 9. #190521 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Trane That the Director of Communications explore the feasibility of broadcasting the Board of Aldermen meetings in closed caption format. RESULT: APPROVED 10. #190522 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works install an appropriate logo on the 50 yard line at Dilboy Field. RESULT: APPROVED
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 11. #190523 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the State Highway Department to have the sign stubs near the Super Stop & Shop, on the McGrath Highway side, either removed or the appropriate signs installed. RESULT: APPROVED 12. #190524 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Pero That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the two trees in front of 135 Ten Hills Road for disease and public safety issues. RESULT: APPROVED 13. #190525 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr. That the Commissioner of Public Works identify and repair all loose or uplifted bricks in Davis Sq. walkways and sidewalks, temporarily if necessary, to avoid serious pedestrian hazards prior to the onset of winter. RESULT: APPROVED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. #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 15. 2011 BOARD OF ALDERMEN CAUCUS, NOVEMBER 29 A. #190526 Committee Report Report of the Caucus of the 2011 Board of Aldermen, November 29, 2010 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 16. FLOOD FORUM SPECIAL COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 30 A. #190527 Committee Report Report of the Flood Forum Committee, November 29, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 17. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 29 A. #190528 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing, November 29, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #188946 Board Communication By Ald. White Jr., Taylor, Heuston, Sullivan That the Director of SPCD and the Consultant Appear Before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to Discuss the Proposed Traffic Redesign for the Union Sq. Area RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #189103 Mayor’s Request Requesting Approval of a Letter to the MA DOT Supporting the Continuation of the Green Line Extension to Rt. 16. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #189235 Board Communication By Ald. Trane That a Representative from the Law Dept. Appear Before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to Review the City’s Legal Options for Extending the Green Line to Route 16. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #190102 Order By Ald. Pero, Connolly, White Jr., Roche That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the planning process to install the new signage proposed for Route 28 and Shore Drive. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #190529 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director SPCD follow-up on a commitment and meet with Union Square businesses regarding the proposed traffic patterns and report back to the Committee on Housing and Community Development and the Ward 2 and 3 Aldermen. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee G. #190530 Order By Ald. Pero That the City Clerk forward #190214 to the Housing Committee of the Comprehensive Planning group, and request that they keep this Board, and its Committee on Housing and Community Development, apprised of their work.
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 18. LAND USE COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 7 A. #190531 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, December 7, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDED: #190157 returned to Committee. B. #190143 Ordinance By Ald. Roche Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to modify Article 6 Establishment of Zoning Districts, Article 7 Permitted Uses, and Article 16 Planned Unit Development, to allow Self-Storage Uses under certain conditions in the Assembly Square Mixed Use District, and establish specific development standards for self-storage and similar uses along I-93. RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Maryann M. Heuston AMENDED: Approved language attached as "ASMD storage (ordinance) 12-8-10." C. #190155 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to modify the parking requirements in Article 9 for the Large Retail and Service Cluster in the Corridor Commercial Districts and Transit Oriented Districts. RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Maryann M. Heuston D. #190157 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and revising the review process for Special Permits, Special Permits with Site Plan Review, and Variances. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 19. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 7
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 A. #190532 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, December 7, 2010 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 20. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 8 A. #190533 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, December 8, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190466 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St., 6 Autos. RESULT: APPROVED C. #189506 License/Permit New Garage License, Somerville Citgo Dba Shield, 620 Broadway, 2 Autos Inside. RESULT: NOT APPROVED D. #190259 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Autosal, 444R Somerville Ave., 15 autos in. RESULT: APPROVED E. #190461 License/Permit New Garage License, Union Sq. Gulf, 231 Washington St., Mechanical Repairs, Washing Vehicles, Storing Vehicles, 4 Autos Inside, 4 Outside. RESULT: APPROVED F. #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: APPROVED G. #190470 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales and Service, 712 Mystic Ave., 10 Autos. RESULT: APPROVED H. #190472 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum’s Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 RESULT: APPROVED I. #190473 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum’s Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. RESULT: APPROVED J. #190471 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway, 11 autos outside. RESULT: APPROVED K. #190497 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works, 42 Dana St., 10 Autos Inside, 2 Outside. RESULT: APPROVED L. #190534 Order By Ald. Trane That the City Solicitor notify the petitioner in #190462 that he is in violation of the terms of the garage license at 99 Albion Street, because he has not removed the address from his website and because he is selling vehicles from the premises without the proper license(s), and that he will be subject to a $100 fine and possible revocation of his business license. RESULT: APPROVED 21. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 6 A. #190535 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, December 6, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190536 Resolution By Ald. O’Donovan That this Board requests that the Traffic and Parking Commission explore the feasibility of creating a chicane (an artificial feature creating extra turns in a roadway to slow cars) on Clyde Street, and report back to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. RESULT: APPROVED C. #190537 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with a listing of ramps that have been requested to be made ADA compliant, indicating those that have been completed.
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee D. #190538 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Commissioner of Public Works devise and implement an ordinary maintenance plan and a regular inspection schedule of brick crosswalks in the city. RESULT: APPROVED E. #190539 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) consult with Mr. Robert Estrelle, Boston Public Works Dept., for input relative to the Davis Sq. project. RESULT: APPROVED 22. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 8 A. #190540 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, December 8, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190541 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of SPCD provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works with all drafts and responses between SPCD and Mr. Zuker that were used in producing the report of the Inspectional Services Dept. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 23. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 1 A. #190542 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, December 1, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #188941 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Executive Director of OSPCD prepare to discuss #188633 in or around June, 2010.
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #190195 Public Communication Sixteen residents requesting that this Board conduct a public hearing to discuss concerns about the Somerville Avenue reconstruction project. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE D. #190398 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking to discuss pedestrian safety and traffic issues on Concord and Newton Streets and remedies to eliminate speeding traffic and unsafe situations for pedestrians and children who attend the Argenziano School. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #190403 Order By Ald. Heuston, Taylor That the Director of Traffic and Parking meet with the Ward 2 Alderman to determine locations for limitations on truck traffic on small residential streets in various sections of Ward 2. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 24. YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 8 A. #190543 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, December 8, 2010 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 25. #190544 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,473,980 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY2011 Tax Levy. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Maryann M. Heuston 26. #190545 Mayor’s Request Requesting a transfer of $45,000 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Other Lump Sum Benefits Acct. to fund the Early Retirement Incentive Program for Police Superiors. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 27. #190546 Mayor’s Request Reqeusting approval to enter into a lease agreement with Zipcar Inc. for 14 City parking spaces for a term of 3 years with two one-year options to renew. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 28. #190547 Mayor’s Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $18,850 from the Dept. of Environmental Protection for the city’s recycling program. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 29. #190548 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a 2010 All Traffic Solutions, Variable Message Board Trailer, valued at $17,208, from the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, for the Police Dept.. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 30. #190549 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Patrick Halloran as a Permanent Firefighter. RESULT: APPROVED 31. #190550 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Justin Bonner to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 32. #190551 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Daniel Costa to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 33. #190552 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Brendan Noonan to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 34. #190553 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 35. #190554 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Marc Ardolino to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 36. #190555 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Dennis Sullivan to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 37. #190556 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Devin Schneider to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 38. #190557 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Joseph Teves to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 39. #190558 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Gravin Guillen to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 40. #190559 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Mark Nevin to the Police Reserve List.
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 41. #190560 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Christopher Collette to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 42. #190561 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Michael Perrone to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 43. #190562 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Ashley Catatao to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 44. #190563 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Jason Costa to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 45. #190564 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Naza Haynes to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 46. #190565 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Michael McCarey to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 47. #190566 Officer’s Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190143, a proposed Zoning Amendment to modify Articles 6, 7, and 16 to allow self-storage uses in the Assembly Sq. Mixed Use District, and establish standards for self- storage and similar uses along I-93. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 48. #190567 Officer’s Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190156, a proposed Zoning Amendment to the definition of Home Occupation and Historic Outbuilding, and to Article 7, to allow a Historic Carriage House Occupation in certain zoning districts. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 49. #190568 Officer’s Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190157, a proposed Zoning Amendment to Revise the review process for Special Permits, Special Permits with Site Plan Review, and Variances. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 50. #190569 Officer’s Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190155, a Zoning Amendment to modify the parking requirements in Article 9 for the Large Retail and Service Cluster in the Corridor Commercial Districts and Transit Oriented Districts. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 51. #190570 Officer’s Communication City Solicitor conveying Home Rule Petition language re: #188396, a proposal to amend the City Charter. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 52. #190571 Officer’s Communication City Solicitor responding to #190195 re: a petition for a public hearing. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 53. #190572 Officer’s Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 NEW BUSINESS 54. #190573 License/Permit New Drainlayer’s License, Quality Group Improvement Inc. RESULT: APPROVED 55. #190574 License/Permit Sign/Awning License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq., new sign. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 56. #190575 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son Inc., 517 Columbia St. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 57. #190576 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son Inc., 512 Columbia St. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 58. #190577 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160 McGrath Hwy., 75 autos outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 59. #190578 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Dodakin’s Auto Sales, 191 Beacon St., 4 cars in, 18 out. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 60. #190579 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St., 22 autos outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 61. #190580 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq., 2 autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 62. #190581 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Cambridge Auto Sales, 75 Park St., 23 autos out. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 63. #190582 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Teele Sq. Auto Sales, 1284 Broadway. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 64. #190583 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway, 4 autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 65. #190584 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave., 10 autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 66. #190585 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave., 5 autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 67. #190586 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Broadway Brake Corp., 45 Broadway, 3 autos.
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 68. #190587 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy., 5 autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 69. #190588 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 1, Chambers Motorcars of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy., 290 autos in, 55 out. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 70. #190589 Resolution By Ald. Desmond, Taylor, Pero That this Board requests that the Administration put the Boat House parking lot and Kelly Park on the list of allowed parking areas for residents during snow emergencies. RESULT: APPROVED 71. #190590 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $127,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to study the potential acquisition of certain properties in Union Square for a new Main Library and municipal facility. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 72. #190591 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $26,074 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase a vehicle for the Police Dept. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 73. #190592 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $22,400 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to conduct an exterior envelope study of the High School. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 74. #190593 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $21,800 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to conduct a City Hall facade and interior renovation study. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 75. #190594 Mayor’s Request Requesting the transfer of $16,591 from the Workers Compensation Personal Services Acct. to the Somerstat Professional Services Acct. to procure training services for the LeaderSTAT Program. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 76. #190595 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Marylou Thompson to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. RESULT: APPROVED 77. #190596 Officer’s Communication City Solicitor responding to #190451 re: Lowell’s paving ordinance, and submitting a draft paving ordinance. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 78. #190597 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Manny’s Auto Center, 463 McGrath Hwy., 30 autos out. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 79. #190598 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St., 13 autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 80. #190599 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 65 1/2 Bow St., 17 autos.
December 9, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 18 of 18 Printed 12/19/2010 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee LATE ITEMS 81. #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: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Maryann M. Heuston Discharged from the Finance Committee and Approved. 82. #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: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Maryann M. Heuston Discharged from the Finance Committee and Approved. 83. #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: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Maryann M. Heuston Discharged from the Finance Committee and Approved. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk