03-10-2011 — File 191047

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING AGENDA March 10, 2011, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 5 Printed 3/8/2011 OPENING OF THE MEETING 1. Roll Call Call of the Roll. 2. Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 10, 2011. CITATIONS 3. Citation By Ald. Taylor, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending James Powers, who is retiring after 33 years of dedicated service to the city as a Firefighter. 4. Citation By Ald. Connolly, and the Entire Board Commending Karen Harrington, who is retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the city, primarily in the Recreation Dept. PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 5. Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 93 School Street and make recommendations to the landlord for the storage of trash. 6. Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the trash at the Post Office newsracks on Washington Street. 7. Order By Ald. Taylor, Heuston That the Director of SPCD, in conjunction with the manager of the Union Square Post Office, update the Ward 3 and Ward 2 Aldermen on the pending sale and relocation of the Union Square Post Office. 8. Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Health update this Board on the public awareness campaign to address rodent control, and describe specific problem areas and plans to address rodent control in those areas.

March 10, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 5 Printed 3/8/2011 9. Order By Ald. Heuston That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide recommendations for the abandoned property at 47 Harrison Street, and advise this Board on actions the city can take to address safety and health issues as well as taxes and fees owed the city. 10. Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Capital Projects address the continual structural problems in the roof and doors of the Argenziano School, explaining whether they are covered under a warranty or are now a cost to the City, and provide a detailed reconciliation of those repairs. 11. Resolution By Ald. Heuston That this Board requests that the Dedication Commission consider placing a memorial in Ward 2 (at a location to be determined) in memory of Donald Loughman, a retired school custodian and Korean War Veteran. 12. Order By Ald. Roche That the City Solicitor advise this Board on the process for increasing the number of Beer and Wine licenses in the city. 13. Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works begin an aggressive pot hole repair program around Ward One. 14. Order By Ald. Roche That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait for rodents in and around Virginia Street near Aldrich Street, Pearl Street between Wesley and Dana Streets, and Franklin Street near Franklin Avenue. 15. Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect and repair the lights along the median strip in Ward One. 16. Order By Ald. Sullivan, Pero That the Commissioner of Public Works clean Temple Street and Shore Drive (under Route 93). 17. Order By Ald. Sullivan, Pero That the Commissioner of Public Works clear Grimmons Park of dog feces.

March 10, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 5 Printed 3/8/2011 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18. Mayor’s Communication Requesting Approval of a Home Rule Petition to Amend the City Charter to Bring it into Conformity with Current State Law and Streamline Enactment of Administrative Matters. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 19. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE A. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, March 8, 2011. 20. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, March 7, 2011. 21. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, March 3, 2011. 22. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE A. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, March 8, 2011. 23. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE A. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, March 2, 2011. 24. YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE A. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, March 8, 2011. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 25. Mayor’s Request Requesting a transfer of $60,183.56 from the Computer Equipment Acct. to the IT Capital Outlay Acct. to purchase a centralized storage area network appliance.

March 10, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 5 Printed 3/8/2011 26. Mayor’s Request Requesting to accept a $1,876,179 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the federal Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, for SPCD’s Lead Hazard Abatement Program. 27. Mayor’s Request Requesting to accept a $205,854 CLAMP Grant from MassDOT for the Health Dept.’s Transportation Demand Management project to expand Walk/Ride Day. 28. Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a $14,473.50 grant from the MAPC’s Regional Bike Parking Program for new bicycle accommodations citywide. 29. Mayor’s Request Requesting to accept a $2,869 grant from Factory Mutual Insurance Company for the Fire Dept.’s Fire Investigation Unit. 30. Mayor’s Communication Conveying the Assembly Row DIF Consultant Analysis on municipal service impacts. 31. Mayor’s Communication Conveying the Assembly Row DIF Tri-Party Public Funding Agreement. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 32. Officer’s Communication Asst. City Solicitor responding to #190773 re: Shore Drive. 33. Officer’s Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #190906 re: pedestrian safety at Washington Street at McGrath Highway. NEW BUSINESS 34. License/Permit Public Event Permit, Somerville Striders Race of Ireland Road Race, Davis Sq. area, Mar 13, 11AM. 35. License/Permit New Drainlayer’s License, J. Marachese and Sons Inc. 36. License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Maria Ferry Salon, 1152 Broadway, 1 sign. 37. License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Broadway Dollar, 314 Broadway, 1 sign. 38. License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Repair, 453 Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside, 7 outside. 39. License/Permit New Junk Dealer License, Aldrine Beauty Salon, 369 Somerville Ave., buying and selling gold.

March 10, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 5 Printed 3/8/2011 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk