12-08-2011 — File 192425

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 8, 2011, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 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 Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present 1. #192287 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #192288 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 10, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #192289 Citation By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan, Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending High School Coach Mark Antonelli, the 2011 Division 1 North Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. RESULT: APPROVED 4. #192290 Citation By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan, Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Rashida Ellis, the USA Amateur Boxing Association’s New England Champion for 2011.

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. #192291 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Comcast, for 33 ft. of conduit from a pole on Buckingham St. to private property at 65 Beacon St. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 6. #192292 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, to relocate a pole on Mountain Ave. to provide clearance for a new driveway at 8 Mountain Ave. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 7. #192293 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, to install 130 feet of underground conduit in Somerville Ave. between Bleachery Court and Garden Court, to support the new ice skating rink at Conway Park. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 8. #192294 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board requests that a representative of the MBTA meet with this Board to discuss improvements at the MBTA station on College Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED 9. #192295 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the feasibility of extending the community garden further down the community path between Davis Square and Willow Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED 10. #192296 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with information on the status of the Cabot Farm building on Broadway, at the Powderhouse Rotary. RESULT: APPROVED

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 11. #192297 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Chief Fire Engineer report to this Board the current status of the Dilboy Post and when it will be permitted to re-open, and that the Commander of the Dilboy Post be invited to appear before this Board at its next regular meeting. RESULT: APPROVED 12. #192298 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the two rusty rail pipes sticking out of the ground on the community path between Willow Avenue and Cedar Street. RESULT: APPROVED 13. #192299 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, Desmond, Connolly, Sullivan, Pero, Heuston, Roche That this Board stands opposed to the establishment of the Somerville Progressive Charter School. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Taylor recused. 14. #192300 Order By Ald. Desmond, Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the fence and gate attached to the rear of the Edgerly School on the Otis Street side. RESULT: APPROVED 15. Withdrawn 16. #192301 Order By Ald. Roche That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the catch basins on Everett Avenue, Otis Street, MacArthur Street, Bonair Street and Wigglesworth Street for rodents. RESULT: APPROVED 17. #192302 Order By Ald. Roche That the Chief of Police and Director of SPCD (ISD) report to the Ward One Alderman on actions to control the ongoing abuse and disrespect resulting to the vacant building at 2 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 18. #192303 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the Iacoppucci dedication sign at the corner of Broadway and Glen Street.

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 RESULT: APPROVED 19. #192304 Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, Connolly, Roche, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Taylor, White Jr. That this Board requests that the Retirement Board increase the cost of living adjustment base for retirees from $12,000 to $14,000. RESULT: APPROVED 20. #192305 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche, Pero That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect, take appropriate action and report the findings to this Board for trees at the following locations: 99 Thurston Street, 11, 13 and 14 Rush Street. RESULT: APPROVED 21. #192306 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the unlit street lamps on Davis Square Plaza and on the corner of Winter Street and College Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 22. #192307 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works make the necessary repairs to correct the steep sidewalk grade on some Windom Street homes. RESULT: APPROVED 23. #192308 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility to repair the street lamps on Winslow and College Avenues, adjacent to Ciampa Manor. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #192309 Order By Ald. Connolly, O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange for all utilities with equipment on double poles to meet with the Committee on Public Utilities and Works early in 2012. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 25. #192310 Resolution By Ald. Connolly That this Board requests that a representative from NStar’s Community Relations Dept. appear before a regular meeting of this Board to discuss NStar’s street lamp repair and replacement schedule.

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 26. Withdrawn 27. #192311 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche, Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lights on the island between 252 and 255 Medford Street. RESULT: APPROVED 28. #192312 Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, Taylor That this Board requests that the US Postal Service return the mail box at 252 Medford Street. RESULT: APPROVED 29. #192313 Communication By Ald. Gewirtz Acting as President, reporting on School Committee activities, with a special focus on the proposed Charter School and hearing on December 14th. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE UNFINISHED BUSINESS 30. #192231 Citation By Ald. O’Donovan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Edward Reddin, who is retiring after more than 35 years of dedicated service as a Police Officer. RESULT: APPROVED REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 31. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. #192314 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 5, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #191883 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $48,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 2 Ford Escapes for the Police Dept.’s narcotics and gang units.

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz ABSENT: Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan, Robert C. Trane C. #191885 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of handheld portable radios for the Police Dept. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz ABSENT: Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan, Robert C. Trane D. #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: APPROVED E. #192183 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for renovations to the old Union Square Firehouse. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz ABSENT: Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan, Robert C. Trane F. #192188 Mayor’s Request Requesting to pay prior year invoices in the Dept. of Public Works totalling $15,067.40. RESULT: APPROVED G. #192315 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Chief of Police provide this Board with a list of seized cash and property for the past five years, noting what has gone into the City’s account during that period. RESULT: APPROVED 32. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE A. #192316 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 1, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 B. #192275 Public Communication 631 Somerville petitioners communicating their support for the proposed local hiring ordinance. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #192317 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the proposed Local Hiring Ordinance be presented to this Board for further instruction. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 33. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE A. #192318 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 7, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #191617 License/Permit New Garage License, Chambers Motorcars, 71 Linwood St., Mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 9 autos in. RESULT: APPROVED C. #192088 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Laundromax, 630 Somerville Ave., one sign. RESULT: APPROVED D. #192089 License/Permit New Used Car Dealer License Class II, Mass Auto Brokers Inc., 631 Somerville Ave., 10 autos in, 5 out. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDED: License granted for 60 days only, and for the storage of just 7 autos inside and 2 autos outside. E. #192147 License/Permit New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, A/E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 8 autos in, 4 out. RESULT: APPROVED F. #192286 License/Permit Amending Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St., requesting to operate Sundays, 10AM-4PM. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 AMENDED: Approved hours of operation are 11 AM to 4 PM Sundays; closed on major holidays. G. #192319 Order By Ald. Heuston That the City Clerk notify the holder of the license for G E Auto Repair to appear before the Committee on Licenses and Permits to discuss the terms of the license. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 34. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE A. #192320 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on December 7, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192321 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the roof of the East Somerville Library, make the necessary repairs and report back to the committee. RESULT: APPROVED C. #192322 Order By Ald. Roche That the Chief Information Officer make recommendations for a centralized database so that information may be shared among various city departments when tracking problem properties, etc. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Information Technology Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 35. #192323 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for renovations to the ISD Office. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 36. #192324 Mayor’s Request Requesting a transfer of $5,355 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Personal Services Crossing Guard Acct. to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Crossing Guard Unit.

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 37. #192325 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice in the Information Technology Dept. totalling $83.83. RESULT: APPROVED 38. #192326 Mayor’s Request Requesting the acceptance of $7,665 grant from the MA Dept. of Fire Services for the FIre Dept.’s Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) campaign. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 39. #192327 Officer’s Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Senior Services Committee 40. #192328 Officer’s Communication SPCD Director responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 41. #192329 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Vigil for Bradley Manning, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Fridays 1-2 PM from Dec 16 thru Jun 30, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 42. #192330 License/Permit Renewing Drain Layer’s License, C and K Trucking and Excavating. RESULT: APPROVED 43. #192331 License/Permit Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., 1 device.

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 RESULT: APPROVED 44. #192332 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Manny’s Auto Center, 463 McGrath Hwy., 30 autos out. RESULT: APPROVED 45. #192333 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, LIens Auto Repair, 65 1/2 Bow St., 17 autos. RESULT: APPROVED 46. #192334 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Dodakin’s Auto Sales, 191 Beacon St., 4 autos in, 18 out. RESULT: APPROVED 47. #192335 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd., 0 autos. RESULT: APPROVED 48. #192336 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St., 10 tables, 20 chairs. RESULT: APPROVED 49. #192337 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St., 8 tables, 16 chairs. RESULT: APPROVED 50. #192338 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Co., 37 Davis Sq., 5 tables, 10 chairs, 1 A-frame sign. RESULT: APPROVED 51. #192339 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq., 5 tables, 10 chairs, 1 A-frame sign. RESULT: APPROVED 52. #192340 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St., 1 bench.

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 RESULT: APPROVED 53. #192341 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo Cafe, 7 Holland St., 3 tables, 6 chairs. RESULT: APPROVED 54. #192342 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St., 6 tables, 24 chairs. RESULT: APPROVED 55. #192343 Public Communication Congressman Capuano responding to #192234 re: the impact of proposed federal cuts on Somerville. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 56. #192344 Public Communication MBTA Acting General Manager responding to #192285 re: Discounted advertising for Davis Sq. businesses during the Red Line track reconstruction project. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 57. #192345 Order By Ald. Gewirtz, O’Donovan That the Chief of Police advise this Board on the safety measures in place in the Lexington Park area of the community path with respect to dogs off leash. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 58. #192346 Order By Ald. Trane That the Chief Information Officer check, clean and secure all IT cables in the Committee Room and ensure that all IT equipment is working properly. RESULT: APPROVED 59. #192347 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of Section 20 of M.G.L. Chapter 32B allowing the City to establish a Trust Fund for Other Post Employment Benefit Liabilities (OPEB). RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 60. #192348 Mayor’s Request Requesting a transfer of $367,631 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the DPW School Custodians Personal Services Acct. to fund a collective bargaining settlement. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 61. #192349 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,518 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Traffic and Parking Credit Card Services Acct. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 62. #192350 Officer’s Communication City Solicitor responding to #192224 re: health insurance coverage for survivors under GIC. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 63. #192351 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, J. Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. RESULT: APPROVED 64. #192352 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, J. Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. RESULT: APPROVED LATE ITEMS 65. #192353 Mayor’s Request Requesting a transfer of $976,469 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Personal Services Acct. to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

December 8, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 13 Printed 12/9/2011 66. #192354 License/Permit Public Event Permit, BA Events Jingle Bell Run, Davis Sq. area, Dec 18, 11AM. RESULT: APPROVED 67. #192355 License/Permit New Drain Layer’s License, Manafort Brothers. RESULT: APPROVED ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk