12-16-2010 — File 190740

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 16, 2010, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 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. #190600 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #190601 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 23, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #190602 Citation By Ald. Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Michael Cabral, who has served the City with distinction as Acting Chief of Police in 2010. RESULT: APPROVED 4. #190603 Citation By Ald. Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Paul Upton and Charles Femino, who have served the City with distinction as Deputy Chiefs of Police in 2010.

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: APPROVED 5. #190604 Citation By Ald. Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending David Mangan, who has enabled the City to provide recreational opportunities to our youth as President of the Somerville Youth and Recreation Foundation since 2006. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 6. #190605 Resolution By Ald. Connolly, the Entire Board That this Board requests that the Mayor work with this Board to establish a sister-city relationship with a city or town in the Republic of Ireland. RESULT: APPROVED 7. #190606 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the large pothole at the Dover and Elm Street crosswalk. RESULT: APPROVED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. #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 9. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 15 A. #190607 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, December 15, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190550 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Justin Bonner to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 C. #190551 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Daniel Costa to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED D. #190552 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Brendan Noonan to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED E. #190553 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED F. #190554 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Marc Ardolino to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED G. #190555 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Dennis Sullivan to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED H. #190556 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Devin Schneider to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED I. #190557 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Joseph Teves to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED J. #190558 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Gravin Guillen to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED K. #190559 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Mark Nevin to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED L. #190560 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Christopher Collette to the Police Reserve List.

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: APPROVED M. #190561 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Michael Perrone to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED N. #190562 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Ashley Catatao to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED O. #190563 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Jason Costa to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED P. #190564 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Naza Haynes to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED Q. #190565 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of Michael McCarey to the Police Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED 10. FINANCE COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 16 A. #190608 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, December 16, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190383 Mayor’s Request Requesting the use of $9,264 in available funds in the Police Dept. Salaries Account to fund the increase in the rate of pay for the Police Chief position from December 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED 11. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 13 A. #190609 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, December 13, 2010

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #185578 Board Communication By Ald. Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr. That This Board Requests that the Mayor and State Delegation Review the Proposed Siting of the Green Line’s 11-Acre Maintenance Facility in the Inner Belt/Brickbottom Area. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #187027 Board Communication By Ald. White Jr., Heuston That the Director of SPCD Appear Before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to Discuss the Response to the State’s Proposal for a Green Line Maintenance Facility in Yard 8. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #188292 Board Communication By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Transportation Appear Before the Housing and Community Development Committee to Discuss the November 18 Public Hearing About the Green Line Extension and Maintenance Facility. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #189129 Board Communication By Ald. Gewirtz That the City Solicitor Inform This Board Whether it is Legally Permissible to Create a Trust Fund (Similar to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund) that Would Require Big Box Stores Entering Somerville to Contribute to a Fund that Supports Small and Independent Businesses in Somerville. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #189602 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development appear Before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to Discuss the Formal Complaint Filed by the Director of the Community Access and Inclusion Project RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #189610 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Assessor Provide the Committee on Housing and Community Development with the Number of Residential Homeowner Foreclosures Vs. Non-Residential Homeowner Foreclosures RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 H. #189630 Officer’s Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #189129 on the legality of a Trust Fund requiring big box stores to contribute to a fund. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #190610 Order By Ald. Taylor That the City Clerk inform MASS DOT and the MBTA that this Board has acknowledged its support for the extension of the community path into Boston, in conjunction with Red Bridge. RESULT: APPROVED 12. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 14 A. #190611 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, December 14, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #187978 Mayor’s Communication Requesting Approval of an Ordinance Regarding Weeds, Grass and Overgrowth. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE C. #189286 Mayor’s Request Ordinance Amending the Local Historic District Map to Create Five (5) New Districts (East Somerville, Hinckley-Magoun, Orchard Street, Prospect Hill, and Union Square) and Add Seventeen (17) Properties to These Districts, and to Add Five (5) Properties to Central-Atherton-Spring-Summer (CASS) District (Group C) RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane 13. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 16 A. #190612 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, December 16, 2010 RESULT: APPROVED B. #190355 License/Permit Sign License, Somerville Community Access Television Inc. dba SCATV, 90 Union Sq., 2 signs, 1 banner, 1 awning.

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: APPROVED C. #190394 License/Permit New Junk Dealer License, All Checks Cashed Inc., 12 Union Sq., buying gold. RESULT: APPROVED D. #190463 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motobidia LLC, 561 Windsor St., 0 Autos. RESULT: APPROVED E. #190464 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Unlimited Auto Body, 471 Somerville Ave., 10 Autos Outside. RESULT: APPROVED F. #190465 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, 429 Corp., 109-111 Prospect St., 5 Autos. RESULT: APPROVED G. #190467 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, County Auto Repair, 103 Washington St., 5 Autos. RESULT: APPROVED H. #190468 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License 2010, County Auto Repair, 103 Washington St., 5 Autos. RESULT: APPROVED I. #190474 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, T.C. Auto Exchange, 176-178 Tremont St. RESULT: APPROVED J. #190475 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Ed’s Used Auto Parts, 516-518 Columbia St. RESULT: APPROVED K. #190498 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Souza Brothers Foreign Car Service, 35-37 Prospect St., 21 Autos.

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: APPROVED L. #190499 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St., 46 Autos. RESULT: APPROVED M. #190500 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Somerville Ave. Motors, 595 Somerville Ave., 18 Autos. RESULT: APPROVED N. #190574 License/Permit Sign/Awning License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq., new sign. RESULT: APPROVED O. #190575 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son Inc., 517 Columbia St. RESULT: APPROVED P. #190576 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son Inc., 512 Columbia St. RESULT: APPROVED Q. #190577 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160 McGrath Hwy., 75 autos outside. RESULT: APPROVED R. #190578 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Dodakin’s Auto Sales, 191 Beacon St., 4 cars in, 18 out. RESULT: APPROVED S. #190579 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St., 22 autos outside. RESULT: APPROVED T. #190580 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq., 2 autos.

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: APPROVED U. #190581 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Cambridge Auto Sales, 75 Park St., 23 autos out. RESULT: APPROVED V. #190582 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Teele Sq. Auto Sales, 1284 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED W. #190583 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway, 4 autos. RESULT: APPROVED X. #190584 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave., 10 autos. RESULT: APPROVED Y. #190585 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave., 5 autos. RESULT: APPROVED Z. #190586 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Broadway Brake Corp., 45 Broadway, 3 autos. RESULT: APPROVED AA. #190587 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy., 5 autos. RESULT: APPROVED AB. #190588 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 1, Chambers Motorcars of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy., 290 autos in, 55 out. RESULT: APPROVED AC. #190597 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Manny’s Auto Center, 463 McGrath Hwy., 30 autos out.

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: APPROVED AD. #190598 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St., 13 autos. RESULT: APPROVED AE. #190599 License/Permit Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 65 1/2 Bow St., 17 autos. RESULT: APPROVED AF. #190613 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the MAPS sign from the SCATV building and notify MAPS that it is being removed. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 14. #190614 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to expend a grant of $10,000 from the American Health Association/American Stroke Association to the Health Dept. to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 15. #190615 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to expend a grant of $2,000 from the MA Region 4B Emergency Preparedness Office to the Health Dept. to support emergency preparedness. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 16. #190616 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Geovanne Colon as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 17. #190617 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Jared Falcon as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 18. #190618 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 19. #190619 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Lomanno as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 20. #190620 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 21. #190621 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Carneglia as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 22. #190622 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Pasquale DeFeo as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 23. #190623 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 24. #190624 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Willinger as Constable.

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 25. #190625 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 26. #190626 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ronald DiGiorgio as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 27. #190627 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rocco Marciello as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 28. #190628 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Davis as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 29. #190629 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Joseph Figler as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 30. #190630 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frederick Mangone as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 31. #190631 Officer’s Communication Chief Assessor responding to this Board’s request for additional information regarding the November 23 Classification Hearing. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 32. #190632 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St., 40 cars. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 33. #190633 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, GE & M Auto Service, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 10 cars outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 34. #190634 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works reinstall the street signs at the intersection of Aldersey and Walnut Streets. RESULT: APPROVED 35. #190635 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to dedicate Dickerman Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 36. #190636 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to accept a PARC Grant of $256,000 from the Division of Conservation Services for Dickerman Playground construction costs. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 37. #190637 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 in Capital Funds from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for Dickerman Playground renovation. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 38. #190638 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to dedicate the Morse-Kelley Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 39. #190639 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a PARC Grant of $384,000 from the Division of Conservation Services for Morse-Kelley Playground construction costs. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 40. #190640 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to appropriate $600,000 in Capital Funds from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for Morse-Kelley Playground renovation. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 41. #190641 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City to discontinue the existing Harris Park at 0 Cross Street and replace it with a new Harris Park at 15-25 Cross Street East. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 42. #190642 Mayor’s Request Requesting the acceptance of a $403,200 PARC grant from the Division of Conservation Services for the acquisition of 3 parcels at 15-25 Cross Street East (Map 89, Block K, Parcels 14, 15, and 16). RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 43. #190643 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appropriation of $630,000 in Capital Funds from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for the acquisition of three parcels at 15- 25 Cross Street East (Map 89, Block K, Parcels 14, 15, and 16). RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 44. #190644 Officer’s Request Requesting approval of two Grants of Easement for the Fire Dept. at 266 Broadway. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 45. #190645 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Inman Motor Sales, 39 Webster Ave., 30 autos outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 46. #190646 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd., No autos. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee LATE ITEMS 47. #188306 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an amendment to the Local Historic District Ordinance to create and add properties to the Flint St. District (Group A). RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane Discharged from the Committee on Legislative Matters. 48. #190647 Public Communication Andy Puglia submitting comments re: Sean O’Brien’s non-appointment as a Reserve Firefighter. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 49. #190648 Officer’s Communication Personnel Director submitting a communication from the State’s Human Resources Division on clarification of Police Reserve Certification. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 50. #190649 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to establish the position of Youth & Volunteer Coordinator.

December 16, 2010 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 16 Printed 12/17/2010 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 51. #190650 Officer’s Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 52. #190651 Citation By Ald. The Entire Board Commending Rebekah Gewirtz for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2010. RESULT: APPROVED 53. #190652 Citation By Ald. The Entire Board Commending John Connolly for his distinguished service as President of this Board in 2010. RESULT: APPROVED 54. #190653 Citation Commending the Clerks of Committee, Robert McWatters, Charles Sillari, and Peter Forcellese on a job well done clerking 145 Committee meetings in 2010. RESULT: APPROVED 55. #190654 Citation Commending City Cable Producer Alvino Argant for his fine behind-the- scenes production work in 2010. RESULT: APPROVED 56. #190655 Citation Commending City Clerk John Long on a job well done in 2010. RESULT: APPROVED ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk