01-27-2011 — File 190896

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 27, 2011, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the Board of Aldermen's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk. OPENING OF THE MEETING Attendee Name Title Status Arrived John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Bruce M. Desmond Alderman At Large Present Dennis M. Sullivan Alderman At Large Present William A. White Jr. Alderman At Large Present William M. Roche Ward One Alderman Present Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Present Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Present Walter F. Pero Ward Four Alderman Present Sean T. O’Donovan Ward Five Alderman Present Rebekah L. Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Absent 1. #190739 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #190740 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 16, 2010. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #190741 Citation By Ald. Roche, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Phil Ercolini, a lifelong Somervillian, who is retiring as the city’s Director of Housing after 33 years of dedicated public service to this city and state. RESULT: APPROVED 4. #190742 Citation By Ald. Roche, Desmond, Connolly, Gewirtz, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending the Boston Burger Company, which has just won Rachel Ray’s nationwide 2011 Battle of the Best Burger Award.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 5. #190743 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Water Superintendent appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the recent letter to city residents concerning the water supply. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 6. #190744 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of Finance appear before the Committee on Finance with the meals tax receipts (adjusted for the increase in the rate) over the past five years and discuss their impact, especially on the state of the restaurant business in Somerville. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7. #190745 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all potholes on Irving Street, especially at 52-56 Irving Street, and re-pave the street in the spring. RESULT: APPROVED 8. #190746 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board requests that the Community Action Agency of Somerville present to this Board their anti-poverty services, plans for the upcoming year, and the work they coordinate with other community organizations in the city. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee 9. #190747 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Traffic and Parking arrange a meeting with Comcast and the Ward 6 Alderman to consider closing the driveway onto Wallace Street at Holland Street, raising the curb, and planting trees along the sidewalk, to to slow traffic, improve air quality, and lower the noise created by Orleans customers at night. RESULT: APPROVED

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 10. #190748 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board extends its sincere thanks to the Dept. of Public Works employees for their diligent work during the recent snow storms. RESULT: APPROVED 11. #190749 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works consider using pet-friendly ice melt on the community path surface, as harsh salts are an irritant to dog’s paws. RESULT: APPROVED 12. #190750 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board requests that the Administration, the Police and this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety coordinate with the National Empowerment Center on training police officers responding to situations involving people with mental illness. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 13. #190751 Order By Ald. Roche, Heuston That the Director of Recreation explain to this Board the parking policy around the Somerville Avenue Skating Rink, specifically why parking is prohibited at the rear of the rink. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee Youth Services Committee 14. #190752 Order By Ald. Roche That the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Board to report on any actions taken to avoid another situation with the fire hydrants like what happened on Fairfax Street. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 15. #190753 Resolution By Ald. Roche That this Board requests that the Administration allow off street parking in the East Somerville Community School yard after snow emergencies have been lifted. RESULT: APPROVED

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 16. #190754 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works coordinate with Mass Highway regarding snow removal from streets that abut McGrath Highway. RESULT: APPROVED 17. #190755 Order By Ald. Pero That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the food services fan at the Winter Hill School and/or take measures to muffle the noise it creates, so that it is no longer a disturbance to neighbors. RESULT: APPROVED 18. #190756 Order By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan That the Director of Recreation re-schedule the public skating hours to what they’ve been in previous years. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee Youth Services Committee 19. #190757 Order By Ald. Desmond, Taylor, O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at the intersection of Summer and Porter Streets. RESULT: APPROVED 20. #190758 Ordinance By Ald. Desmond, Roche, Sullivan, Gewirtz, O’Donovan, Heuston, Taylor That this Board amends Ordinance Section 2-355, aka The Responsible Employer Ordinance, as noted within. (see attachment) RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 21. #190759 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Chief of Police advise this Board of the overall training goals for all management personnel and patrol officers for the balance of the fiscal year. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 22. #190760 Order By Ald. Connolly, Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Broadway, between Curtis and Mason Streets.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: APPROVED 23. #190761 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility to repair the streetlamp on Bay State and Kidder Avenues. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #190762 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility to remove the double pole at 6 Putnam Street. (2nd notice-see #189702). RESULT: APPROVED 25. #190763 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate the use of a brine solution to treat public/private ways during inclement weather in winter. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Environment and Energy Special Committee 26. #190764 Resolution By Ald. Taylor That this Board requests that the Dedication Commission provide the Ward 3 Alderman with an update on the June 24, 2010 request (#189303) to name the corner of Summer and Putnam Streets in memory of Gilbert Ribeiro. RESULT: APPROVED 27. #190765 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of Communications and the Commissioner of Public Works publicize the specifics of the city’s snow plowing plan to inform the public of the reasons that snow is plowed toward the even side of streets. RESULT: APPROVED 28. #190766 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with an update of the zoning study preserving RA and RB zoned discticts. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 29. #190767 Communication By Ald. Gewirtz As President, conveying recent activities of the School Committee.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 30. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE A. #190768 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, January 20, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190617 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Jared Falcon as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED C. #190618 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED D. #190619 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Lomanno as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED E. #190620 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED F. #190621 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Carneglia as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED Alderman Gewirtz opposed. G. #190622 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Pasquale DeFeo as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 H. #190623 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED I. #190624 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Willinger as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED J. #190625 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED K. #190626 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ronald DiGiorgio as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED L. #190627 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rocco Marciello as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED M. #190628 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Davis as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED N. #190629 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Joseph Figler as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED O. #190630 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frederick Mangone as Constable. RESULT: APPROVED 31. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE A. #190769 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, January 27, 2011.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: APPROVED B. #188731 Agenda Item By Ald. Gewirtz By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments review Constable appointment #188492. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #189435 Board Communication By Ald. Desmond That the City Solicitor Provide the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments with a Legal Opinion Relative to the Revocation of the Business License Associated with Item 188492. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #190389 Officer’s Communication The Director of Personnel, Robert Collins, Matthew Buckley, and the Chief Fire Engineer responding to #190356. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #190400 Officer’s Communication City Solicitor responding to #189435 re: the review of a Constable appointment. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #190402 Public Communication Sean O’Brien conveying that Andrew Puglia will appear as his representative pursuant to #190356. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #190668 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. RESULT: APPROVED H. #190669 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Rob King as City Engineer. RESULT: APPROVED I. #190670 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean as the Finance Director.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: APPROVED J. #190671 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Paulette Renault-Caragianes as the Director of the Board of Health. RESULT: APPROVED K. #190672 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. RESULT: APPROVED L. #190673 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of George Landers as the Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds. RESULT: APPROVED M. #190674 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ed Nuzzo as the Superintendent of Inspectional Services. RESULT: APPROVED N. #190675 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Carol Antonelli as the Superintendent of Water Works. RESULT: APPROVED O. #190712 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Elizabeth Craveiro as City Treasurer & Collector of Taxes. RESULT: APPROVED 32. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. #190770 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, January 24, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #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: PLACED ON FILE

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 C. #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: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane D. #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: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane E. #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: APPROVED F. #190637 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 in Capital Funds from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for Dickerman Playground renovation. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane G. #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: APPROVED H. #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: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane I. #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).

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: APPROVED J. #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: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane K. #190705 Mayor’s Request Requesting the acquisition of three East Somerville parcels at 15-25 Cross Street East (Map 89, Block K, Parcels 14, 15, and 16) for a new Harris Park. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane L. #190706 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appropriation of $170,047 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses Acct. to DPW and Police Flood Costs Accts. to pay expenses related to the July 10, 2010 Flood. RESULT: APPROVED M. #190707 Mayor’s Request Requesting the transfer of $6,454 from the Water Enterprise Salary Contingency Acct. to the Water Enterprise Salaries Acct. to establish the position of Director of Administration & Finance, Water/Sewer Enterprise Funds. RESULT: APPROVED 33. LAND USE COMMITTEE A. #190771 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, January 24, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190635 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to dedicate Dickerman Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 C. #190638 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to dedicate the Morse-Kelley Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane D. #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: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Pero, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Robert C. Trane E. #188885 Officer’s Communication Planning Board, Submitting a Recommendation Re: #188305, a Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Include a Senior Housing Use. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #188999 External Communication Elaine Leary Submitting Comments Re: #188305, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Facilitate Senior Housing, and Comments Re: #188681- 188685, Proposed Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #189000 External Communication Katherine Wheeler Submitting Comments Re: #188681-188685, Proposed Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED H. #189001 External Communication Molly and David Harris Submitting Comments Re: #188681-188685, Proposed Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #189002 External Communication Teri Swartzel Submitting Comments Re: #188681-188685, Proposed Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 J. #189044 Legislative Item Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Modify the Parking Requirements in Article 9 for the Large Retail and Service Cluster in Certain Districts. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE K. #189093 Legislative Item Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Require the Submission of a Pro Forma Financial Analysis to the Special Permit Granting Authority. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE L. #189094 Legislative Item Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Prohibit Certain Residential Uses Within 150 Feet of an Active Railroad Right-Of- Way Grade Crossing. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE M. #189095 Legislative Item Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Prohibit the Use of Tandem Parking for Any Off-Street Parking Plan. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE N. #189096 External Communication Lynn McWhood Submitting Comments Re: #188685, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Disclose Everyone Holding an Interest in a Special Permit or Variance Application. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED O. #189097 External Communication Jessica Ziegler Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED P. #189098 External Communication Fred Berman, Submitting Comments Re: #’S188681-188685, Five Proposed Zoning Amendments Submitted by Somerville Residents for Sensible Development. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED Q. #189230 External Communication Somerville Chamber of Commerce Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED R. #189231 External Communication Charles McKenzie and Devens Hamlen Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED S. #189232 External Communication Triumvirate Environmental Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED T. #189233 External Communication William McLaughlin Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED U. #189234 External Communication Inner Belt Realty Trust Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED V. #189308 Officer’s Communication Planning Board Submitting Recommendations Re: #188847, a Proposal to Amend the Zoning Ordinances for Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED W. #189309 Officer’s Communication Planning Board Submitting Recommendations Re: #’S 188681, 188682, 188683, 188684 and 188685, Proposals to Amend the Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters on Jan. 14. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED X. #189628 Mayor’s Communication Review of Proposed Amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Submitted by Somerville Residents for Sensible Development on March 7, 2010 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 Y. #189759 Officer’s Communication Planning Board Conveying Its Recommendations with Respect to the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Floodplain Overlay District in the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to Comply with 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Seciton 60.3(D) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 34. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE A. #190772 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, January 25, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190773 Order By Ald. Sullivan That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Board may prevent a convicted felon from holding elected office and whether this provision should be included in the city charter. RESULT: APPROVED 35. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE A. #190774 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, January 20, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190632 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St., 40 cars. RESULT: APPROVED C. #190633 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, GE & M Auto Service, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 10 cars outside. RESULT: APPROVED D. #190645 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Inman Motor Sales, 39 Webster Ave., 30 autos outside. RESULT: APPROVED E. #190646 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd., No autos.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: APPROVED F. #190715 License/Permit New Drain Layer’s License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc. RESULT: APPROVED G. #190716 License/Permit Renewing Bus Route, Joseph’s Transportation Inc., Tufts to Davis Sq. route. RESULT: APPROVED H. #190717 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 1, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 85 autos. RESULT: APPROVED I. #190718 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 2 autos, 15 motorcycles. RESULT: APPROVED J. #190719 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Auto Brokers of Somerville, 182 Washington St., 26 autos. RESULT: APPROVED K. #190720 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St., 10 autos in. RESULT: APPROVED L. #190721 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place, 20 autos in. RESULT: APPROVED M. #190722 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Pat’s Auto Body Inc., 182 Washington St., 27 autos. RESULT: APPROVED N. #190723 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Pat’s Auto Body Inc., 161 Linwood St., 15 autos.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: APPROVED O. #190724 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Pat’s Auto Body Inc., 308 McGrath Hwy., 12 autos. RESULT: APPROVED P. #190725 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, John’s Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave., 38 autos. RESULT: APPROVED Q. #190726 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, All Rite Collision LLC, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos. RESULT: APPROVED R. #190727 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Benny’s Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos in, 8 out. RESULT: APPROVED S. #190728 License/Permit 2010 Renewing Used Car Dealer’s License Class 2, Benny’s Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos in, 8 out. RESULT: APPROVED 36. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE A. #190775 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, January 25, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189278 Board Communication By Ald. Heuston That the City Solicitor Provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with a Report on the Use and Licensing of Public Address Systems as Well as the Noise Ordinance, was Approved. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #189631 Officer’s Communication Response to Order #189278 - Use and Licensing of Public Address Systems as Well as the Noise Ordinance

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 18 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #189705 Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, Gewirtz, White Jr. That This Board Requests that the Administration Update This Board on Any Fire Department Studies. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #189888 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Chief of Police Determine the Process of Applying for a One Day Beer and Wine License and Report that Information to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #190055 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of SPCD (ISD) Consult with the Law Office to Obtain an Administrative Search Warrant to Examine 22 Forster Street and Then Issue All Appropriate Citations and Pursue Legal Action If Necessary. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #190117 Order By Ald. Heuston, Roche The Director of Transportation and the Director of Traffic and Parking Provide This Board with Information Regarding Two Mass DOT Bridge Reconstruction Projects and their Potential Negative Impacts: the Craigie Street Drawbridge at Leverett Circle and the O'Brien Highway, and the Longfellow Bridge Project. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED H. #190310 Order By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan, Connolly, Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works check Albion Park and Albion street each morning for discarded hypodermic needles and syringes as they have recently been found in and around the park. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #190370 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking regarding vehicles exiting from Clyde Street onto Cedar Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 19 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 J. #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: WORK COMPLETED K. #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: WORK COMPLETED L. #190685 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) create a plan to address noise issues at 26 Mansfield Street and 9 Ward Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED M. #190697 Order By Ald. Roche, Sullivan 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. (2nd request) RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 37. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A. #190776 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, January 20, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190777 Order By Ald. Desmond That the City Solicitor review the city’s contract regarding the use and maintenance of the Magoun Square CVS parking lot. RESULT: APPROVED

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 20 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 C. #190778 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the City Solicitor review the Basil Tree agreement for parking vans overnight in the Magoun Square CVS parking lot, in light of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee’s recommendation that those vans be removed from the lot during a snow emergency to allow for proper snow removal. RESULT: APPROVED D. #190779 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of Traffic and Parking compare the number of metered and business parking spaces in the Magoun Square CVS parking lot with the spaces allocated in the contract with the city. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 38. #190780 Mayor’s Request Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum pervious area requirements on lots in certain zoning districts. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION Referred to the Land Use Committee and the Planning Board. FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 39. #190781 Mayor’s Request Requesting an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to establish regulations for paving driveways and other impervious surfaces. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 40. #190782 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a Sustainable Community Challenge Grant of $1.8 million from the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development for several SPCD initiatives, including the Comprehensive Plan, Green Line planning, a rewrite of the zoning ordinance, streamlining the permitting process, and a land bank for affordable housing. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 41. #190783 Mayor’s Request Requesting that this Board accept this report on the update to the Comprehensive Plan and provide comments on it to SPCD staff. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 21 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee 42. #190784 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Scott Breaker as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 43. #190785 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 44. #190786 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Sweeney as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 45. #190787 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 46. #190788 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Timothy McGonigal as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 47. #190789 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Matthew Derany as Constable. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 48. #190790 Officer’s Request City Solicitor requesting to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $4,600 in the Law Office to Lucy Jen.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 22 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 49. #190791 Officer’s Request City Solicitor requesting to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $125 in the Law Office to the Boston Bar Assn. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 50. #190792 Officer’s Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #190690 re: a STOP sign at Bow Street and Somerville Avenue. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 51. #190793 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 52. #190794 License/Permit Renewing 2009 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 53. #190795 License/Permit Renewing 2008 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 54. #190796 License/Permit Renewing 2007 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 23 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 55. #190797 License/Permit Renewing 2006 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 56. #190798 License/Permit Renewing 2005 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 57. #190799 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works install a trash barrel near the bus stop on Washington Street, across from Cobble Hill Apartments. RESULT: APPROVED 58. #190800 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from Spectra Energy Transmission to support community-based projects involving the Dept. of Public Works. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 59. #190801 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $5,000 from Powederhouse Productions to support community events, programs and other municipal initiatives. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 60. #190802 Mayor’s Request Requesting the Appointment of John E. Hultgren to the Conservation Commission RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 61. #190803 License/Permit New Drainlayer’s License, Pandolfo Co.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 24 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: APPROVED 62. #190804 License/Permit New Flammables License, Cedars Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., 17,000 gallons. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 63. #190805 License/Permit New Garage License, Cedars Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., Mechanical repairs only, 2 autos inside, 4 outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 64. #190806 License/Permit New Garage License, A&M Foreign Motors, 400 Mystic Ave., Mechanical repairs, storing registered autos, 4 autos inside, 8 outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee LATE ITEMS 65. #190807 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Pero, White Jr., Connolly, Desmond That the City Solicitor review the agreement with DCR regarding Shore Drive and advise this Board whether the State Police have authority to tow cars from Shore Drive during snow emergencies. RESULT: APPROVED 66. #190808 Public Communication Michelle Hogle submitting comments re: Agenda #11, pet-friendly ice melt. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 67. #190809 Public Communication Brian Moriarty submitting comments re: Agenda #11, pet-friendly ice melt. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 68. #190810 Public Communication Jennifer Gottlieb submitting comments re: Agenda #11, pet-friendly ice melt.

January 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 25 of 25 Printed 1/31/2011 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 69. #190811 Public Communication Jed Gottlieb submitting comments re: Agenda #11, pet-friendly ice melt. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk