Committee Report - Leg Matters - 4-27-11 — File 191258

April 27, 2011 Legislative Matters Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 4/27/2011 REPORT OF THE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Thomas F. Taylor Chair Present William A. White Jr. Vice Chair Present Bruce M. Desmond Alderman At Large Present John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Rebekah Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Absent David Lutes Environmental Programs Manager Present Frank Wright City Solicitor Present Stephen Mackey Chamber of Commerce Present Ray Zonghetti Chamber of Commerce Present 189880 - That the Environmental Programs Manager investigate creating a paper/plastic recycling initiative at fast food establishments.: Mr. Lutes discussed ways to encourage businesses to recycle and said that althought business owners would have to pay $60 for a recycling container, the pick up would be free. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 190686 - That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring properties of a certain use and size, to obtain a permit before using an amplified sound system, and be soundproofed.: Mr. Wright informed the committee that the Law department is working with the Police Chief on this matter. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 190758 - That this Board amends Ordinance Section 2-355, aka The Responsible Employer Ordinance, as noted within. (see attachment): Mr. Wright discussed this item in relation to the construction of schools in Malden. The committee wants to obtain information regarding the Privilege and Immunity clause of the

Committee Meeting April 27, 2011 Legislative Matters Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 4/27/2011 Constitution and also wants to review the policies of Cleveland, Ohio and Oakland, Palo Alto and Los Angeles, California. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 190960 - That the City Solicitor advise this Board on the process for increasing the number of Beer and Wine licenses in the city.: The city is currently at its allowed quota of licenses and a Home Rule Petition would have to be approved by the legislature in order to add additional licenses. Mr. Zonghetti stated that businesses are deterred from coming to Somerville due to the lack of licenses. A motion to ask the Administration to work with the Chamber of Commerce on a Home Rule Petition to increase the number of beer and wine licenses in the city, was approved. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 191029 - Assistant City Solicitor providing an opinion re: #190578, proposed amendments to the Responsible Employer Ordinance.: RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 191068 - That the City Solicitor, the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) draft amendments to the noise ordinance to deal with organizations using enhanced sound systems in RA and RB districts and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters at its April 26th meeting.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 191235 - Assistant City Solicitor responding to #190960 re: Increasing the number of beer and wine licenses.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED