10-27-2011 — File 192230

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 27, 2011, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 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 Absent Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Present Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Absent Walter F. Pero Ward Four Alderman Present Sean T. O’Donovan Ward Five Alderman Present Rebekah Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present 1. #192105 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #192106 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 22, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #192107 Citation By Ald. Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending John Leuchter, who is retiring after more than 35 years of dedicated service as a Police Officer. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. #192108 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric for 6 feet of conduit in Cedar St., from a pole to a point of pickup at 270 Cedar St, for underground electric service.

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 RESULT: APPROVED ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 5. #192109 Resolution By Ald. Trane, Sullivan That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission consider extending visitor parking from 48 to 72 hours. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee 6. #192110 Order By Ald. Trane, Sullivan, White Jr., Connolly, Desmond That the Director of Traffic and Parking examine the pedestrian signal at Weston Avenue and Broadway and suggest safety improvements. RESULT: APPROVED 7. #192111 Order By Ald. Trane, Sullivan, White Jr., Connolly, Desmond That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol at Broadway and Weston Avenue for pedestrian crossing enforcement. RESULT: APPROVED 8. #192112 Resolution By Ald. Trane, Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr. That this Board requests that the Housing Authority review the key control policy at Weston Manor and change the locks if necessary. RESULT: APPROVED 9. #192113 Order By Ald. Trane, Desmond That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at the intersection of Curtis Street and Powder House Boulevard, as it is obstructing the traffic signal. RESULT: APPROVED 10. #192114 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on Walmart’s efforts to locate a store in Somerville. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee 11. #192115 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint pedestrian crosswalk markings at the intersection of College Avenue and Chapel Street/Hall Avenue.

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 RESULT: APPROVED 12. #192116 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD research Boston’s New Urban Mechanics program, that engages community members in promoting civic innovation, and determine if a similar program is feasible in Somerville. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Information Technology Committee 13. #192117 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the Park Avenue area for rodents, especially at dusk, and bait it accordingly. RESULT: APPROVED 14. #192118 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Public Libraries provide an update on the status of opening the branch libraries on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. RESULT: APPROVED 15. #192119 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works determine the health of the trees in Perry Park and make recommendations about their care. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Parks and Open Space Special Committee 16. #192120 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Chief of Police and the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board about signage and enforcement of off leash dogs in Perry Park. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Parks and Open Space Special Committee 17. #192121 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Parks and Open Space meet with the Ward 2 Alderman regarding landscape and signage improvements to Perry Park. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Parks and Open Space Special Committee

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 18. #192122 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a study of Dane Avenue to determine causes of excessive flooding during rain events. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Flood Forum Special Committee 19. #192123 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the missing bricks in front of Mike’s Restaurant in Davis Square. RESULT: APPROVED 20. #192124 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Chief of Police enforce the red light traffic signal at Broadway and Warner Street, especially during rush hour. RESULT: APPROVED 21. #192125 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Taylor, White Jr., Connolly, Desmond That the Commissioner of Public Works determine what repairs are necessary to repair the clock in the tower of City Hall. RESULT: APPROVED 22. #192126 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Taylor, White Jr., Connolly, Desmond That the Commissioner of Public Works clear all the plant growth or move the dedication sign for Nunziato Field as the plaque continues to be obstructed. RESULT: APPROVED UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 23. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. #192127 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 25, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #191842 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, for the Police Dept.

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 RESULT: APPROVED C. #191882 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $48,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of a replacement breathing air compressor for the Fire Dept. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan D. #191884 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $35,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of bullet-proof vests for the Police Dept. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan E. #191886 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $24,700 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of a fire prevention vehicle for the Fire Dept. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan F. #191888 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $20,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Mobile Audio/Visual Surveillance Equipment for the Police Dept. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan G. #191890 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $7,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 5 laptops with language translation software for the Police Dept. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan H. #191957 Mayor’s Request Requesting the creation of the 270 Cedar Street LLC Stabilization Fund and the acceptance of a mitigation payment of $1,000 from 270 Cedar Street LLC to purchase pedestrian safety devices.

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan I. #192031 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $8,000 from the Homeland Security Investigations Office for the Police Dept. to purchase a Cellbrite Mobile Forensic and Data Transfer Device. RESULT: APPROVED J. #192128 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Superintendent of Recreation provide the Committee on Finance with a detailed accounting of the ice rink’s Enterprise Fund expenditures to date. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 24. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE A. #192129 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 26, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192028 License/Permit New Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B’s Restaurant, 142 Cross St., Sun-Sat till 2AM for deliveries only. RESULT: APPROVED C. #192094 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Amethyst Chiropractic Center, 259 Elm St., sandwich board. RESULT: APPROVED D. #192095 Resolution By Ald. Heuston That the NStar principals involved in the May 17, 2011, Public Utilities and Works Committee meeting appear before this Board's Committee on Licenses and Permits on October 26, 2011, at 6 PM, to provide an update on the improvements and upgrades discussed at that meeting. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 E. #192130 Order By Ald. Sullivan That the City Solicitor confer with the Fire, Planning, and Inspectional Services Depts. and contact representatives of the Dilboy Post to determine the current use of the parking lot and obtain any required permits. RESULT: APPROVED 25. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE A. #192131 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 24, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192054 Resolution By Ald. White Jr., Roche, Sullivan That the Clerk of Committees request a representative of the Housing Authority to appear at the October 24 Public Health and Safety Committee meeting (7 PM at the Cross Street Center) to address the Authority's ability to deal with tenants who hold Section 8 certificates and create neighborhood problems. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 26. #192132 Mayor’s Request Requesting the establishment of a new Stabilization Fund to be known as the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund, under the provisions of MGL c40, s5B. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 27. #192133 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 28. #192134 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of 6 computer kiosks from IKEA, to assist Somerville residents in Workforce Training activities. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 29. #192135 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a $42,000 grant from the Office of Emergency Preparedness for security improvements to the Public Safety Building. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 30. #192136 Mayor’s Request Requesting authorization to extend Contract 08-009 through December 31, 2011, in order to make final payments for sewer and drainage improvements. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 31. #192137 Mayor’s Request Requesting the transfer of $9,373.20 from the Salary Contingency - Salaries Acct. to the City Clerk’s Office - Salaries Acct. to fund temporary clerical assistance due to an extended medical leave. RESULT: APPROVED 32. #192138 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of George Born to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire May 15, 2015. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 33. #192139 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Eric Parkes to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire May 15, 2015. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 34. #192140 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Derek Snare to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire May 15, 2015. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 35. #192141 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Tom DeYoung to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire May 15, 2015. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 36. #192142 Officer’s Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 37. #192143 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Somerville Pop Warner Canning Drive, Citywide, Oct 29, 9AM-5PM. RESULT: APPROVED 38. #192144 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Somerville Pride Girls Basketball Canning Drive, Citywide, Nov 5, 8AM-3PM (raindate Nov 12). RESULT: APPROVED 39. #192145 License/Permit Renewing Open Air Vendor License, Next Wave/Full Circle Schools, selling Christmas trees and wreaths, Foss Park, Dec 1-23, M-F 4-8PM, Sa-Su 10AM-8PM. RESULT: APPROVED 40. #192146 License/Permit New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Reunion Christian Church, 55 Davis Square, A-Frame Sign. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 41. #192147 License/Permit New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, A/E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 8 autos in, 4 out. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 42. #192148 License/Permit New Fortune Teller License, Stacey Mitchell dba Astrology by Nina, 511 Medford St. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 43. #192149 Resolution By Ald. Trane, and the Entire Board That this Board stands opposed to the proposed increase in the Medicare eligibility age currently being debated in Congress. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Senior Services Committee 44. #192150 Order By Ald. Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works plant a tree in front of 8 Waterhouse Street. RESULT: APPROVED 45. #192151 Order By Ald. Sullivan, O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees away from the power lines and houses at 314 Lowell Street. (2nd request). RESULT: APPROVED 46. #192152 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing GEORGE STREET sign on Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 47. #192153 License/Permit New Drain Layer License, J. Derenzo Co. RESULT: APPROVED 48. #192154 Public Communication The Duhamel Education Initiative, submitting a thank-you to this Board for its volunteer efforts on bahalf of the initiative. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE LATE ITEMS 49. #191970 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $750,000 for the cost of replacing DPW equipment and authorization to borrow $750,000 in a bond to meet the appropriation.

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan Discharged from the Finance Committee. 50. #192090 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 for additional renovations to the Public Safety Building and authorization to borrow $200,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Heuston, Pero, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: William M. Roche, Thomas F. Taylor, Sean T. O’Donovan Discharged from the Finance Committee. 51. #192155 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at Broadway and Glen Street. RESULT: APPROVED 52. #192156 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the hot top patch at the driveway at 46 Myrtle Street. RESULT: APPROVED 53. #192157 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lifted sidewalk panels from 20 to 46 Myrtle Street. RESULT: APPROVED 54. #192158 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp on Pole 208- 368 on Glen Street. RESULT: APPROVED 55. #192159 Order By Ald. Roche, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of the Council on Aging update the Senior Services Committee of any personnel changes, programming changes and number of regular attendee changes for each senior center. RESULT: APPROVED

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 FOLLOWUP: Senior Services Committee 56. #192160 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 18-20 Otis Street and take appropriate action. RESULT: APPROVED 57. #192161 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Kenneth Silva to Fire Lieutenant. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 58. #192162 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Thomas Bellini to the Reserve Fire List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 59. #192163 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Eric Saulnier to the Reserver Fire List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 60. #192164 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of John Curley to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 61. #192165 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Brendan Hughes to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 62. #192166 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of James Piwinski to the Fire Reserve LIst. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

October 27, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 13 Printed 11/4/2011 FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 63. #192167 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointment of Kevin Williams to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 64. #192168 Mayor’s Request Requesting the appointmernt of Francis Otting to the Fire Reserve List. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk