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City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 26, 2012, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 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 Present Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Present Sean T. O’Donovan Ward Five Alderman Absent Rebekah Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present Tony Lafuente Ward 4 Alderman Present 1. #192942 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #192943 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 22, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #192944 Citation By Ald. Taylor, White Jr., Sullivan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Jay Colbert, who is resigning after 12 years as President of Somerville Firefighters Local 76. RESULT: APPROVED 4. #192945 Citation By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Dawn Morrissey, Director of the Irish Film Festival, and her many volunteers, for a most successful festival this year.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 5. #192946 Citation By Ald. Connolly, Sullivan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Congratulating the St. Clement Parish on the happy occasion of their 100th anniversary of religious and social ministry. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 6. #192947 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol in the area of St. James, Windom, Elston, Elm and Summer Streets for the next three weeks in response to recent break ins and report back to the Ward 6 Alderman with any relevant information. RESULT: APPROVED 7. #192948 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works repave Chester Place during the upcoming paving cycle. RESULT: APPROVED 8. #192949 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works contact NSTAR to determine their protocol for repairing streets after having performed gas work which caused damage to the street. RESULT: APPROVED 9. #192950 Order By Ald. White Jr., Trane, Sullivan That the Director of Constituent Services (311), the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief of Police appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to explain the procedures involved in responding to citizen complaints about construction vehicles driving over public sidewalks, in general, and in particular, an incident that was reported to 311 on or about November 28, 2011, with respect to 1298 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 10. #192951 Resolution By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That this Board requests that the Administration develop a marketing/economic development outreach strategy as part of its branding strategy. RESULT: APPROVED 11. #192952 Resolution By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That this Board requests that the Administration work with this Board to craft legislation allowing the City to lien an individual’s state income tax refund for payment of outstanding taxes, fees, fines and any other liabilities owed the City. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 12. #192953 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the streets listed within for possible rodent problems. RESULT: APPROVED 13. #192954 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD (ISD) dispatch the Neighborhood Impact Team to 35-37 Jackson Road for possible rooming house violations. RESULT: APPROVED 14. #192955 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the crossing signal at the intersection of Broadway and Main Street. RESULT: APPROVED 15. #192956 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD (ISD) increase monitoring for trash violations. RESULT: APPROVED 16. #192957 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking dispatch PCOs to Grant Street and Mystic Avenue from 10 PM to 2 AM to take action on non-resident parking violations.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 17. #192958 Communication By Ald. Taylor In his capacity as a member of the School Committee, conveying a report of the School Committee's activities. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE Ald. Taylor reported on 3 items: 1. The School Committee presented Tufts University with a Citation for its generous donation of $147,000 in equipment for the Vocational School’s new Dental Assistant program. 2. The School Committee adopted four goals for the 2012-2013 School Year: A. Improve student achievement. B. Promote innovations designed to improve student performance. C. Develop stronger home-school connections. D. Increase engagement with the community to improve student learning. 3. The School Committee will meet with this Board's Finance Committee to discuss the FY13 School Dept. Budget, on May 10 at 6 PM. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 18. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE A. #192959 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on April 26, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192757 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Joseph Cerqueira as Alternate Member of the Planning Board. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE C. #192758 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Heather MacIndoe to the Women's Commission. RESULT: APPROVED D. #192759 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Marie McBride to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED E. #192826 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Barbara Dulin as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED F. #192827 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Ernest Dulin as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED G. #192828 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Ruth Barbosa as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED H. #192938 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Andrew Lafuente to the Human Rights Commission. RESULT: APPROVED I. #192939 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Roger Lau to the Human Rights Commission. RESULT: APPROVED 19. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. #192960 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 18, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192605 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,178 from the Bicycle Stabilization Fund to install a bicycle corral at 79-83 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Sean T. O’Donovan
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 C. #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: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Sean T. O’Donovan D. #192749 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $11,600 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to replace furniture in the Aldermanic Chambers and in the Aldermen's Committee Room. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Sean T. O’Donovan E. #192754 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant from the Dept. of Public Heath for the Fire Dept.'s Mass Decontamination Unit. RESULT: APPROVED F. #192755 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the DPW to pay a prior-year invoice of $131.25 from Signet, for clock/PA system maintenance. RESULT: APPROVED G. #192817 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $54,000 from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for the construction a new park on Quincy St. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Sean T. O’Donovan H. #192819 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $2,208.14 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Inspectional Services Division Other Lump Sum Payment Account, to fund an arbitration settlement. RESULT: APPROVED I. #192820 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the DPW to pay a prior-year invoice from FY12 appropriations of $1,100 to Coviello Electric, for traffic light repair work done in June, 2011.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED J. #192821 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of three EPA Clean Up Grants, each for $200,000 ($600,000 total), for cleanup activities at the Kiley Barrel site. RESULT: APPROVED K. #192822 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant from America's Promise Alliance in the amount of $2,500 to celebrate the city's designation as one of the nation's "100 Best Communities for Young People." RESULT: APPROVED L. #192823 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a donation from the Holiday Inn of fitness equipment and folding chairs valued at $850. RESULT: APPROVED M. #192923 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,336,000 and the authorization to borrow $1,336,000 in a bond as part of the MWRA Local Pipeline Assistance Program. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Sean T. O’Donovan N. #192924 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $1,351,350 and authorization to borrow $1,351,350 in a bond for the cost of cleaning, lining, and replacing sewer mains and connections as part of the East Broadway Reconstruction Project. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Sean T. O’Donovan O. #192928 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $1,105,650 grant from the MWRA as part of the MWRA Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance Program. RESULT: APPROVED P. #192929 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant in the amount of $216,900 from the MWRA as part of the MWRA Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance Program.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 20. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A. #192961 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 24, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #190783 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board accept this report on the update to the Comprehensive Plan and provide comments on it to SPCD staff. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE C. #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: WORK COMPLETED D. #192480 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of SPCD update this Board on initiatives to rectify the lack of economic growth in Magoun Square. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #192962 Resolution By Ald. Lafuente That this Board requests that the Administration and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider using parking ticket and meter fine receipts for the economic development of Magoun Square. RESULT: APPROVED 21. LAND USE COMMITTEE A. #192963 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 23, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 B. #192256 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amending Zoning Districts for the areas consisting of Somerville Avenue from Wilson Square to the Somerville-Cambridge line at Porter Square, White Street, and Elm Street from White Street to Wilson Square, and amending the Floodplain Overlay District. RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Sean T. O’Donovan ORDAINED AS AMENDED: Sections 1 and 4 are NOT APPROVED. Sections 2, 3, and 6 are APPROVED. Section 5 REMAINS IN COMMITTEE (as #192964). C. #192608 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Districts for Somerville Avenue from Wilson Square to the Cambridge line at Porter Square, White Street, and Elm Street from White Street to Wilson Square, and to amend the Floodplain Overlay District. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #192964 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amending Zoning Districts for the Porter Square area (remaining portion of #192256). RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 22. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE A. #192965 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 24, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #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: WORK COMPLETED C. #192682 Officer's Communication City Clerk conveying a Determination from the Attorney General re: the Open Meeting Law and participation at committee meetings.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #192726 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Environmental Programs Manager and the City Solicitor work with the Legislative Matters Committee to create an ordinance for recycling at fast food establishments. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #192813 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of the provisions of MGL c149 s33E, to allow city employees to take a leave of absence to serve as an organ donor. RESULT: APPROVED F. #192966 Order By Ald. Taylor That the City Clerk send a communication to the corporate offices of all major fast food establishments in the city, advising them that the City is concerned about recycling in their establishments. RESULT: APPROVED 23. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE A. #192967 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 18, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192790 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety address criminal activity and code violations at 132 Central Street, whether the City can recover funds spent on public safety calls there, and whether the City should conduct outreach to tenants to ensure a safe environment. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #192968 Order By Ald. Roche That the Director of Traffic and Parking examine the feasibility of installing NO PARKING signs at the intersection of Central, Ames and Robinson Streets. RESULT: APPROVED
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 D. #192969 Order By Ald. Roche That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD (ISD) determine if fines may be assessed at 155 Central Street for violations of the smoking ordinance. RESULT: APPROVED 24. YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE A. #192970 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on April 18, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192727 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, Heuston, Lafuente, Roche, Taylor, Sullivan, and the Entire Board That this Board supports H-3838, An Act Providing Housing and Support Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 25. #192971 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an amendment to the 2011-2012 HUD Action Plan to accept an additional $70,741 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 26. #192972 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jay Weaver as Director of Veteran Services. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee Veterans and Public Services Committee 27. #192973 Mayor's Communication Proclaiming May as National Bike Month. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 28. #192974 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 29. #192975 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Growing Center Events, 22 Vinal Ave., various dates and times, Apr-Oct. RESULT: APPROVED 30. #192976 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Little League Opening Day Parade, High School Concourse to Conway Park, Apr 28, 10AM (raindate Apr 29). RESULT: APPROVED 31. #192977 License/Permit Public Event Permit, High School Dance Team Car Wash Fundraiser, High School Concourse, May 19, 9-3PM. RESULT: APPROVED 32. #192978 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit Procession, Between St. Joseph's Church and 203 Somerville Ave., May 27, 9AM. RESULT: APPROVED 33. #192979 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Redbones Bike to Work Week Benefit, Chester St. between Elm and Herbert Sts., Jun 4, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 11). RESULT: APPROVED 34. #192980 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Amending the Swirl and Slice Union Sq. Gourmet Market, Union Sq. Plaza, Every Thursday, Jun 14-Sep 20, 4-9PM (made weekly, not biweekly, approved by the BOA 3/22/12 as #192764). RESULT: APPROVED 35. #192981 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Mission Church of Christ Walk-a-Thon, 130 Highland Ave. and area streets, Jun 30, 9AM-3PM.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 36. #192982 License/Permit Public Event Permit, "Yarn Storm" Public Art Installation, Perry Park, Installed Aug 25 9AM-1PM, Removed Nov 11. RESULT: APPROVED 37. #192983 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Homeless Coalition Road Race, Davis Sq. area, Road Race, Registration and Ceremony, and Hanging a Banner, Oct 6, 7AM-1PM (banner up Aug 6). RESULT: APPROVED 38. #192984 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, SGT Excavation. RESULT: APPROVED 39. #192985 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett. RESULT: APPROVED 40. #192986 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, Greenwood and Sons. RESULT: APPROVED 41. #192987 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro. RESULT: APPROVED 42. #192988 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, A. Suffolk Water and Sewer. RESULT: APPROVED 43. #192989 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, DeIulis Brothers Construction. RESULT: APPROVED
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 44. #192990 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, Gallup Landscape. RESULT: APPROVED 45. #192991 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, CJ Doherty. RESULT: APPROVED 46. #192992 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, N. Sacca and Sons. RESULT: APPROVED 47. #192993 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Inc. RESULT: APPROVED 48. #192994 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain. RESULT: APPROVED 49. #192995 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Faulkner Brothers, 9-13 Alpine St. RESULT: APPROVED 50. #192996 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 51. #192997 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy. RESULT: APPROVED 52. #192998 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Chambers Motorcars, 259 McGrath Hwy.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 53. #192999 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. RESULT: APPROVED 54. #193000 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy. RESULT: APPROVED 55. #193001 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Coresite Real Estate, 70 Inner Belt Rd. RESULT: APPROVED 56. #193002 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Mik Meg Corp., 57 Warren St. RESULT: APPROVED 57. #193003 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Petroleum, 1284 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 58. #193004 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline, 182 Washington St. RESULT: APPROVED 59. #193005 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Cubby Oil, 20 Medford St. RESULT: APPROVED 60. #193006 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Valvoline, 182 Washington St. RESULT: APPROVED
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 61. #193007 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Teele Sq. Auto, 1284 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 62. #193008 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 483 Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 63. #193009 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, PMD Group, 379-385 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 64. #193010 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Faulkner Brothers, 13 Alpine St. RESULT: APPROVED 65. #193011 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Chambers Motorcars, 71 Linwood St. RESULT: APPROVED 66. #193012 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, A&M Foreign Motors, 400 Mystic Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 67. #193013 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Monro Muffler Brake, 223 Washington St. RESULT: APPROVED 68. #193014 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 259 McGrath Hwy. RESULT: APPROVED 69. #193015 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12-16 Joy St.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 70. #193016 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 71. #193017 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. RESULT: APPROVED 72. #193018 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Chicken & Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 73. #193019 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Unlimited Auto Body, 471 Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 74. #193020 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Tech Auto Body Repair, 9 Union Sq. RESULT: APPROVED 75. #193021 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand & Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 76. #193022 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 77. #193023 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Metro Auto Repair, 47 Webster Ave. RESULT: APPROVED
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 18 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 78. #193024 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Nippon Express, 30 Inner Belt Rd. RESULT: APPROVED 79. #193025 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, F.W. Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy. RESULT: APPROVED 80. #193026 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Auto Express, 712 Mystic Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 81. #193027 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 65 Bow St. RESULT: APPROVED 82. #193028 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 83. #193029 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Inman Motor Sales, 121-123 Prospect St. RESULT: APPROVED 84. #193030 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Faulkner Brothers, 2 Alpine St. RESULT: APPROVED 85. #193031 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. RESULT: APPROVED 86. #193032 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, F.W. Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy.
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 19 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 87. #193033 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St. RESULT: APPROVED 88. #193034 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mike's Restaurant, 9 Davis Sq. RESULT: APPROVED 89. #193035 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Yak & Yeti, 719 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 90. #193036 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 91. #193037 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dominos Pizza, 201 Elm St. RESULT: APPROVED 92. #193038 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Moe's BBQ Trolley, Packard Ave. at Professors Row. RESULT: APPROVED 93. #193039 License/Permit Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Delta Jewelry and Refining, 90 Highland Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 94. #193040 License/Permit Renewing Hawker and Peddler License, Moe's BBQ Trolley. RESULT: APPROVED
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 20 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 95. #193041 License/Permit New Hawker and Peddler License, Francisca Morales, vending pre-packaged snacks and beverages. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 96. #193042 License/Permit New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, RWC Auto Group LLC dba Beacon and Park Auto Sales, 75 Park St., M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 8AM-2PM, Su by appointment only, 0 autos inside, 14 outside. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 97. #193043 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of Traffic and Parking patrol the Somerville Avenue end of Spring Street for violations of the ONE WAY regulation between 7:30 - 9:00 AM and 4:30 - 7:00 PM. RESULT: APPROVED 98. #193044 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of Traffic and Parking ensure that all necessary signage is posted on Spring Street. RESULT: APPROVED 99. #193045 Order By Ald. Trane That the Commissioner of Public Works install a chain across the opening to the Dilboy Field baseball area to prevent cars from parking on field. RESULT: APPROVED 100. #193046 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $390,396.63 FTA grant administered by MAPC, for a Bike Share system. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 21 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 101. #193047 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments convene prior to this Board's next meeting to allow the Chief of Police and the Director of Personnel Dept. to inform the Board of a new procedure regarding student police officers. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 102. #193048 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed BOA rule relative to the Open Meeting Law. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 103. #193049 Officer's Communication Retirement Board notifying this Board of a vote on a cost of living adjustment at its May, 2012, meeting. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 104. #193050 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor responding to #192774 re: tax exempt properties and the potential taxes lost. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee LATE ITEMS 105. #193051 Citation By Ald. Sullivan, and the Entire Board Commending Tony and Donna Alibrandi on the happy occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. RESULT: APPROVED 106. #193052 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $74,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("free cash") to the Veterans Services Benefit Account, to fund the account through the fiscal year. RESULT: APPROVED
April 26, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 22 of 22 Printed 5/6/2012 107. #192816 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $55,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("free cash") to the Veterans Services Benefit Account, to fund the account through the fiscal year. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE Discharged from the Committee on Finance. 108. #192925 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $265,100 and authorization to borrow $265,100 in a bond for the engineering, design, and construction of sewer mains on Middlesex Avenue and McGrath Highway Extension. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Gewirtz, Trane, Lafuente ABSENT: Sean T. O’Donovan Discharged from the Committee on Finance. 109. #193053 Officer's Communication Retirement Board conveying a Funding Schedule that reflects an increase in the COLA base from $12,000 to $14,000, pursuant to #192304. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk