12-20-2011 — File 192477

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 20, 2011, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 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 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. #192356 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE Statement Ald. Sullivan disclosed an appearance of a conflict of interest, pursuant to MGL c268A s23(b)(3), related to his wife's role as a paid consultant with the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. 2. #192357 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 22, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #192358 Citation By Ald. O’Donovan Commending Mary Chiulli on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday. RESULT: APPROVED

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 4. #192359 Citation By Ald. The Entire Board Commending Walter F. Pero for his outstanding service to the people of Ward 4 and the entire City as Alderman, from 1996 through 2001, and 2004 through 2011. RESULT: APPROVED 5. #192360 Citation By Ald. The Entire Board Commending Thomas F. Taylor for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2011. RESULT: APPROVED 6. #192361 Citation By Ald. The Entire Board Commending Rebekah L. Gewirtz for her distinguished service as President of this Board in 2011. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. #192362 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 40 ft. of conduit in Garfield Ave., from a pole to private property at 16 Garfield Ave. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 8. #192363 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 60 ft. of conduit in Weston Ave., from a pole to private property at 26 Weston Ave. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 9. #192364 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Jewel Environmental Corp., for monitoring wells in the sidewalks at and near the intersection of Highland Ave. and West St. RESULT: APPROVED ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS UNFINISHED BUSINESS

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 10. #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: WORK COMPLETED 11. #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. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED Ald. Roche recused. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 12. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. #192365 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 14, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #191879 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $232,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase 8 Ford Tauruses for police cruisers. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: John M Connolly, Thomas F. Taylor, Walter F. Pero C. #191889 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $17,460 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to the Ice Rink Enterprise Fund for the purchase of a Veteran’s Memorial Ice Rink Skating Rink security system. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE D. #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: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Thomas F. Taylor, Walter F. Pero

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 E. #192133 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Thomas F. Taylor, Walter F. Pero F. #192134 Mayor’s Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of 6 computer kiosks from IKEA, to assist Somerville residents in Workforce Training activities. RESULT: APPROVED G. #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: APPROVED H. #192182 Mayor’s Request Requesting an appropriation of $46,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond to complete the planned replacement of DPW vehicles. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Thomas F. Taylor, Walter F. Pero I. #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. RESULT: APPROVED J. #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: APPROVED K. #192366 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD submit the Workforce Training RFPs to the Finance Committee for review. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 13. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. #192367 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 20, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #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: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Thomas F. Taylor, Walter F. Pero C. #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: APPROVED 14. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A. #192368 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on December 14, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190096 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with information regarding the Green Line extension track layout and its impacts around the Brickbottom area, addressing such issues as: recent survey information which shows property lines closer than originally anticipated; Mass DOT's plans to use a "five foot strip" on the Union Square side; and the entire right of way on the mainline side and track alignments. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #190097 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD update this Board on discussions for air rights uses for the Green Line extension maintenance facility, particularly regarding a stadium. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 D. #190214 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, Taylor, Sullivan, Connolly, Trane, O’Donovan, Pero, White Jr., Roche That this Board seeks input from stakeholders and the city on how this Board can work with the Affordable Housing Organizing Committee, the Somerville Community Corporation, the Somerville Housing Authority, and others to promote affordable housing initiatives citywide, particularly permanent housing for formerly homeless families. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #190529 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director SPCD follow-up on a commitment and meet with Union Square businesses regarding the proposed traffic patterns and report back to the Committee on Housing and Community Development and the Ward 2 and 3 Aldermen. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #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: WORK COMPLETED G. #191090 Mayor’s Communication Conveying the Planning Division’s Annual Report for 2010. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED H. #191091 Mayor’s Communication Conveying the 2010 Annual Report of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #191454 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works make various repairs at the West Branch Library including reinforcing basement walls and repairing broken windows. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 J. #191455 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Library Director create a written plan and timeline detailing how the $15,000 donation to the Children’s Room at the West Branch Library will be allocated. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee K. #191806 Resolution By Ald. Trane, Roche, Desmond, Pero, Sullivan, Gewirtz, Connolly, O’Donovan, Heuston, White Jr. That this Board requests that the MA Secretary of Transportation, or his designee, and a representative of the Conservation Law Foundation, appear before this Board to discuss revised timelines for the construction of the Green Line Extension into Somerville. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED L. #191807 Resolution By Ald. White Jr., Desmond, Gewirtz, Connolly, Pero, Heuston, Roche, Sullivan, O’Donovan, Trane That this Board objects to any further delay in the 2014 completion date for the Green Line Extension. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED M. #191813 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of SPCD attend the Housing and Community Development Committee meeting on September 13, 2011 to discuss the economic enhancement of Magoun Square. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED N. #192055 Order By Ald. White Jr., Heuston That the Director of SPCD, or a representative, appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to address whether the lottery provisions for affordable housing should be changed to give preference to residents who have been displaced from the area in which the affordable unit(s) are from. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED O. #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: WORK COMPLETED

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 P. #192369 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD notify the Committee on Housing and Community Development of the impact of cuts to the Housing Dept. budget. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee Q. #192370 Order By Ald. Sullivan That the Director of SPCD research the impact of Walmart on other communities and report the findings to this Board during the first quarter of 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 15. LAND USE COMMITTEE A. #192371 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 15, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190780 Mayor’s Request Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum pervious area requirements on lots in certain zoning districts. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE C. #191830 Order By Ald. Pero That this Board’s Committee on Land Use review the zoning for the block bordered by Mystic Avenue, Fellsway West, and Wheatland Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #191873 Public Communication Susan Walsh submitting comments re: Main St. Video, 372 Mystic Ave. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #192005 Mayor’s Request Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum pervious area requirements on lots in certain zoning districts. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 16. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 A. #192372 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 15, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190737 Mayor’s Request Requesting approval of an amendment to the Ordinances at Chapter 12 regarding the Placement and Maintenance of News racks. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE C. #191671 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD (Planning) report to this Board on the feasiblity of changing the zoning ordinance to allow shared-car space as a use in the RA and RB districts, as the current ordinance prohibits most residents from renting a driveway space to ZipCar. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #192051 Order By Ald. Roche, White Jr., Sullivan, Heuston That the City Solicitor advise this Board of the legality of changing city ordinances to hold property owners accountable for continuous public health and public safety issues on their properties. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #192103 Officer’s Communication Acting SPCD Director responding to #191671 re: permitting shared-car parking in RA and RB zoning districts. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #192373 Order By Ald. Desmond That the City Solicitor submit, to the Board of Aldermen, a guideline that the City could use for reporting contractor violations to the state. RESULT: APPROVED 17. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE A. #192374 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 14, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192146 License/Permit New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Reunion Christian Church, 55 Davis Square, A-Frame Sign.

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDED: Approved for placement on the sidewalk only on Sundays, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. 18. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE A. #192375 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on December 12, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192047 Order By Ald. Trane That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 100-102 West Adams Street for overcrowding. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #192048 Order By Ald. Trane That the City Solicitor contact the owner of 100-102 West Adams Street regarding overcrowding. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #192223 Resolution By Ald. Desmond, Taylor, O’Donovan, Connolly That this Board requests that the Administration ensure that any person covered as a survivor, while insured through the City, maintains a level of coverage equal to or better than the coverage received while insured through the City. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #192224 Order By Ald. Desmond, Taylor, O’Donovan, Connolly That the City Solicitor and Director of Personnel report back to this Board as to why the few Somerville residents previously covered as survivors through their parent’s policies will not receive coverage from the GIC. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #192244 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Chief Fire Engineer appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss implementing the Fire Dept. study recommendations. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 G. #192280 Order By Ald. Sullivan, White Jr., Connolly, Desmond, Pero That the Chief of Police appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to address the recent house break-ins in the Ten Hills neighborhood. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 19. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A. #192376 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 20, 2011. RESULT: APPROVED B. #189587 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works Review the Policy of Utility Companies Repaving Public Roadways Upon Completion of Utility Work and Make Recommendations for Improving the Policy or Ordinance. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #189692 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works (City Engineer) and the Director of SPCD Inspect Properties on Albion Place for Flooding Since the New Park Reconstruction. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #190067 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works Replace the City Gas Lamps at College Avenue and Winter Street and in Statue Park. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #190124 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Solicitor appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to report on the cracks on Rogers Avenue caused by the prior street contractor. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #190308 Order By Ald. Desmond, O’Donovan That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace or secure the traffic signs at 204 Cedar Street that face traffic exiting from Clyde Street as they pose a potential safety hazard to pedestrians. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee G. #190373 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works regarding proper signage at the intersection of Hinckley Street and Broadway. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED H. #190374 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works regarding Parker Place and Conwell Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #190541 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of SPCD provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works with all drafts and responses between SPCD and Mr. Zuker that were used in producing the report of the Inspectional Services Dept. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED J. #190860 Order By Ald. Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works have city personnel inspect the pipe at all emergency street openings for gas leaks, and report on the condition to this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED K. #191060 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Commissioner of Public Works consider establishing or increasing the bond or insurance guarantees for utility companies that open sidewalks or streets for utility work and then replace the sidewalk or street with substandard work. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED L. #191809 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works install a raised crosswalk across Albion Street at the Albion Park Playground. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED M. #191810 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works on the repaving of Conwell and Francis Streets.

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED N. #191946 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works direct Verizon to remove empty or abandoned telephone booths throughout the city, in particular, the booth in Davis Square on Elm Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 20. #192377 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Willinger as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 21. #192378 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 22. #192379 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 23. #192380 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Carneglia as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #192381 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frederick Mangone as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 25. #192382 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Geovanne Colon as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 26. #192383 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Joseph Figler as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 27. #192384 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark G. Davis as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 28. #192385 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 29. #192386 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Nathaniel Greene as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 30. #192387 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Pasquale DeFeo, Jr. as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 31. #192388 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Sweeney as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 32. #192389 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rocco M. Marciello as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 33. #192390 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ronald M. DiGiorgio as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 34. #192391 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Scott A. Kingsley as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 35. #192392 Mayor’s Request Requesting the re-appointment of Timothy R. McGonigal as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 36. #192393 Officer’s Request School Committee and School Superintendent requesting approval of a Resolution opposing the proposed Somerville Progressive Charter School application. RESULT: APPROVED 37. #192394 Officer’s Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #192303 re: the Iacopucci dedication sign. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 38. #192395 Officer’s Communication Public Works Commissioner responding to #192282 re: non-working residential water transponders and the homeowner’s responsibility. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 39. #192396 License/Permit Public Event Permit, First Congregational Church of Somerville LIving Nativity and Caroling, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Dec 16, 7:30PM-7:50PM. RESULT: APPROVED 40. #192397 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Dom’s Motor Service dba Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 85 vehicles. RESULT: APPROVED 41. #192398 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Dom’s Motor Service dba Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 2 autos, 15 motorcycles. RESULT: APPROVED 42. #192399 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ’s Auto Sales, 161 Broadway, 67 autos in, 4 out. RESULT: APPROVED 43. #192400 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave., 4 tables, 16 chairs. RESULT: APPROVED 44. #192401 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 3 motorcycles.

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 RESULT: APPROVED 45. #192402 Public Communication Erving Board of Selectmen requesting that this Board consider supporting a proposal in MA for Congressional District apportionment of Presidential Electors for the Electoral College. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 46. #192403 Order By Ald. Connolly, Taylor, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr. That the Water Superintendent review the water bills of the Somerville Home on Summer Street for accuracy, advise of water conservation measures, and review its eligibility for reimbursable state or federal funds. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Senior Services Committee 47. #192404 Resolution By Ald. Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr. That this Board requests that a representative of NStar appear before this Board, ASAP, to discuss the recent series of power outages in East Somerville and to propose a corrective action program to ensure consistent power throughout the winter months. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 48. #192405 Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, Connolly, Desmond, White Jr. That this Board requests that a representative from NStar appear at the first meeting of this Board’s Public Works and Utilities Committee in 2012 to explain the consistent power outages in East Somerville. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 49. #192406 Mayor’s Request Requesting that, pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3), this Board convene in Executive Session so the Mayor may update the Board regarding a collective bargaining matter that has been the subject of arbitration.

December 20, 2011 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 17 Printed 12/21/2011 RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Gewirtz, Trane ABSENT: Thomas F. Taylor, Walter F. Pero, Sean T. O’Donovan Ald. O'Donovan recused. No votes were taken in Executive Session. 50. #192407 Mayor’s Request Requesting that this Board review and approve the attached MBTA lease relating to the Community Path. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 51. #192408 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St., 40 autos. RESULT: APPROVED LATE ITEMS 52. #192409 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utilities to repair the lines that are wrapped around a tree at the intersection of Park Street and Somerville Avenue, and fine them, as allowed, for attaching the wires to city property. RESULT: APPROVED 53. #192410 Officer’s Communication Inspectional Services Superintendent and Chief Fire Engineer responding to #192297 re: Dilboy Post. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk