03-08-2012 — File 192772

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 8, 2012, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 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 Absent Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Absent Sean T. O’Donovan Ward Five Alderman Present Rebekah Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present Tony Lafuente Ward 4 Alderman Present 1. #192628 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #192629 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 9, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. #192630 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 24 feet of conduit from a manhole to private property at 48 Highland Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused.

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 4. #192631 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 11 feet of conduit from a pole to private property at 6 Beacon St. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 5. #192632 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to relocate a pole on Grove Street. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 6. #192633 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install two poles and remove one pole on Lowell Street. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION Ald. Roche recused. FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee • Public Utilities and Public Works Committee ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 7. #192634 Order By Ald. O’Donovan, Desmond That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the increase of large truck traffic entering Magoun Square from the Medford and Route 93 areas. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee 8. #192635 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Chief Fire Engineer determine the cause of the recent fire at the MBTA shaft site, and, with the Director of SPCD, report whether this should have any bearing on recently approved plans for development at the site. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 9. #192636 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board requests that the Administration provide information about plans to support local grocery stores in our economic centers.

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee 10. #192637 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Environmental Programs Manager report on the compact fluorescent light bulb program and advise if the city could feasibly implement something similar, and how the city could address the CFL disposal issues. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Environment and Energy Special Committee 11. #192638 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Communications place a reminder on the city cable wheel about trash pickup regulations. RESULT: APPROVED 12. #192639 Order By Ald. Gewirtz, Connolly That the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking create a traffic management plan for Kidder Avenue to slow traffic. RESULT: APPROVED 13. #192640 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works place a trash barrel at the corner of Willow and Morrison Avenues. RESULT: APPROVED 14. #192641 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, Connolly, Lafuente, Heuston, Roche, Desmond, White Jr., Sullivan That this Board requests that the Administration provide a timeline for repairs to the West Branch Library and that the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on repairs to interior walls that are peeling. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 15. #192642 Resolution By Ald. Roche, Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Gewirtz, O’Donovan, Heuston, Lafuente That this Board requests that the Administration analyze improvements needed at the East Branch Library and provide this Board with a schedule for completion.

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 16. #192643 Resolution By Ald. Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Gewirtz, Roche, O’Donovan, Heuston, Lafuente That this Board requests that the Administration conduct a thorough review of the Public Library, including long-range planning to maintain the highest level of community services, and report back to this Board prior to the FY13 budget review. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 17. #192644 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer inspect catch basins and roadway depressions on Adrian Street and take action to restore structural integrity and address problems of overflow. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 18. #192645 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works repave Adrian Street as part of the Spring 2012 paving program, and provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Works with the streets to be repaved in 2012. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee 19. #192646 Resolution By Ald. Roche That this Board requests that the Administration budget funds for the meetings of certain boards and commissions to be recorded and broadcast via the city’s cable station. RESULT: APPROVED 20. #192647 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works adjust the blinking traffic sign at the corner of Thurston Street and Evergreen Avenue so it blinks during school hours only. RESULT: APPROVED

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 21. #192648 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signs on Medford Street, at the corners of Thurston and Sycamore Streets, to slow down traffic. RESULT: APPROVED 22. #192649 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO U TURN sign on the westbound side of Broadway at School Street. RESULT: APPROVED 23. #192650 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sinkhole and cracks on the mats at Grimmons Park. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #192651 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Inspection Team to 35-37 Jackson Road for possible building violations, health violations, illegal activity and disturbances. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 25. #192652 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Inspection Team to 3- 5 Walter Terrace for possible building violations, health violations, illegal activity, and disturbances. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 26. #192653 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING signs and a traffic mirror on Main Street, at the corner of Fremont Street. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 27. #192654 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING sign in front of 12 Maple Avenue and paint the curb yellow from driveway to driveway. RESULT: APPROVED 28. #192655 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a DEAD END sign at the corner of Ash Avenue and E. Albion Street. RESULT: APPROVED 29. #192656 Resolution By Ald. Sullivan, and the Entire Board That this Board offers its support of the 5th Annual White Ribbon Day campaign, advocating against domestic violence. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 30. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE A. #192657 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on March 7, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192623 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of John O'Connor to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. RESULT: APPROVED 31. ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY SPECIAL COMMITTEE A. #192658 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Environment and Energy, meeting on March 8, 2012. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 32. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE A. #192659 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 6, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #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: APPROVED 33. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE A. #192660 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 7, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192579 License/Permit New Hawker Peddler License, The Tear Drop Inc., Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables Vendor. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDMENT: That the license is valid for 90 days only, and that novelty items are included among the wares to be peddled. 34. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A. #192661 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 29, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190062 Order By Ald. Sullivan, White Jr., Desmond, Connolly That the Commissioner of Public Works Direct the Appropriate Utility to Remove the Double Pole at 29 Delaware Street and Check the Utility Lines for Safety as They Appear to be Touching the House. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 C. #191674 Order By Ald. Connolly, O’Donovan, Trane That the City Clerk request that representatives of NStar Gas and Electric appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Works and Public Utilities regarding the recent power outage in Magoun Square (June 14-15), ongoing repairs in West Somerville, and ongoing repairs and improvements citywide. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #191981 Order By Ald. Sullivan That the City Clerk contact NStar Electric to request that a representative appear before this Board to explain the process for requesting commercial service. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #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: WORK COMPLETED F. #192523 Public Communication NStar Electric responding to #192310 re: street lights, double poles, power outages, and other items. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #192662 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Commissioner of Public Works follow up on the information provided by NSTAR relative to the number of inoperable lights remaining to be repaired and follow up on a bi-weekly schedule on NSTAR's progress, in anticipation of completing the repairs within 60 days. RESULT: APPROVED 35. VETERANS AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE A. #192663 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on February 29, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 B. #192664 Resolution By Ald. Roche That this Board requests that the Administration consider asking former Veterans Services Directors Frank Senesi and Walter Pero to be co-Chairs of the Memorial Day Committee. RESULT: APPROVED C. #192665 Resolution By Ald. Connolly That this Board requests that the Administration submit a request to purchase the appropriate equipment for dedications and ceremonies. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 36. #192666 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $375,000 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Acct. to the Algonquin Gas Loop Project Stabilization Fund. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 37. #192667 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $375,000 from the Algonquin Gas Loop Project Stabilization Fund to reconstruct roads and sidewalks. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 38. #192668 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Christmas and other seasonal decorations. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 39. #192669 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $73,200 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase Police vehicles. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 40. #192670 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to increase the Council on Aging's Revolving Fund Cap for FY2012 from $90,000 to $130,000.

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 41. #192671 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay several prior-year invoices in the Traffic and Parking Dept. totalling $1,700.12. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 42. #192672 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of FY12 funds in the Personnel Dept. to pay Arbitrator Richard Higgins for Arbitration Services on an Fiscal Year 2011 invoice totaling $600. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 43. #192673 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Peter Forcellese Jr. as City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. RESULT: APPROVED 44. #192674 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean as City Auditor. RESULT: APPROVED 45. #192675 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. RESULT: APPROVED 46. #192676 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. RESULT: APPROVED 47. #192677 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Sarah Kloos as Director of Personnel. RESULT: APPROVED

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 48. #192678 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert King as City Engineer. RESULT: APPROVED 49. #192679 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 50. #192680 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 51. #192681 Officer's Communication City Clerk conveying a Resolution forwarded by the Chelsea City Council opposing the transportation of ethanol by rail to Revere. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 52. #192682 Officer's Communication City Clerk conveying a Determination from the Attorney General re: the Open Meeting Law and participation at committee meetings. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 53. #192683 Officer's Communication Licensing Commission responding to #192068 re: training requirements for licensees. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 54. #192684 Officer's Communication Retirement Board responding to #192304 re: an increase in the Cost of Living Adjustment base for retirees. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 55. #192685 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Senior Services Committee • Traffic and Parking Committee NEW BUSINESS 56. #192686 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Recreation Dept. Shape Up Somerville Road Race, High School Concourse, Apr 15, 10-1PM. RESULT: APPROVED 57. #192687 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Independent Film Festival of Boston Display, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Apr 25-30, 10AM-1AM. RESULT: APPROVED 58. #192688 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Davis Sq. Farmers Market, Day and Herbert Streets Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 23-Nov 21. RESULT: APPROVED 59. #192689 License/Permit Public Event Permit, "The Davis Flea" Open-Air Flea Market, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Sundays Jun 3-Oct 28. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 60. #192690 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Sq. and surrounding area, Nov 22. RESULT: APPROVED 61. #192691 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, The Painted Burro, 219 Elm St., Sign. RESULT: APPROVED

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 62. #192692 License/Permit New Garage License, Mac's Auto Body Corp., 53 Russell St., mechanical repairs, auto body, spray painting, vehicle storage, 10 autos in, 8 out. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 63. #192693 License/Permit New Fortune Teller License, Dolly Costello dba Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 64. #192694 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Purchase and Sales Agreement with NStar Electric, for the purchase of NStar-owned street lights. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 65. #192695 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation from Christos Poutahidis in the amount of $10,000, for youth programming. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 66. #192696 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from D&R General Contracting, for community initiatives. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 67. #192697 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from MetroPCS for youth programming and other community events. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 68. #192698 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $1,000 from Robert B. King, local McDonalds owner-operator, for youth activities and community events.

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 69. #192699 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Marguerite Barrett as Superintendent of Water Works. RESULT: APPROVED 70. #192700 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of George Landers as Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds. RESULT: APPROVED 71. #192701 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Steve MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. RESULT: APPROVED 72. #192702 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert McWatters as Clerk of Committees. RESULT: APPROVED 73. #192703 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees. RESULT: APPROVED 74. #192704 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese as Assistant Clerk of Committees. RESULT: APPROVED 75. #192705 Mayor's Request Requesting to discuss with this Board the status of Responsible Employer Ordinances in the State, in light of the UCANE v. Fall River case. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 76. #192706 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #192499 re: the rights of the city with respect to utility companies, specifically Verizon. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE LATE ITEMS 77. #192707 Order By Ald. Roche That the City Solicitor research existing domestic violence ordinances in other communities and prepare a report for this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 78. #192708 Order By Ald. Desmond, Lafuente That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking post the appropriate speed limit on Shore Drive. RESULT: APPROVED 79. #192709 Order By Ald. Desmond, Lafuente That the Chief of Police post a traffic detail on Shore Drive to monitor traffic during rush hours. RESULT: APPROVED 80. #192710 Resolution By Ald. Lafuente That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission consider restricting Shore Drive to residents only on weekdays, 7-9AM and 4-6PM. RESULT: APPROVED 81. #192711 Order By Ald. Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if the parking lot at the Shore Drive Boathouse can be used by residents for overnight parking. RESULT: APPROVED 82. #192712 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of John O'Connor to the position of Permanent Firefighter. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

March 8, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 16 Printed 3/9/2012 FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 83. #192713 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to amend the contract with Waste Management of MA Inc. regarding the Transfer Station. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk