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City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 10, 2012, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 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 Absent 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 Present Rebekah Gewirtz Ward Six Alderman Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present Tony Lafuente Ward 4 Alderman Present 1. #193054 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #193055 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 12, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS 3. #193056 Citation By Ald. O’Donovan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending John McCormick, recently named a Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. RESULT: APPROVED PUBLIC HEARINGS
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4. #193057 Order By Ald. Desmond, Taylor That the Chief of Police order directed patrols of Kelley Park to ensure that skate boarders adhere to the park's opening and closing hours. RESULT: APPROVED 5. #193058 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of SPCD and the Historic Preservation Commission report on the status of the accessibility study for the West Branch Library. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee 6. #193059 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board requests that the Administration include funding in the upcoming Capital Plan for renovations to the West Branch Library, including accessibility. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7. #193060 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of SPCD provide the information requested herein regarding the purchase of real estate by the Redevelopment Authority. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee Housing and Community Development Committee 8. #193061 Order By Ald. White Jr. That prior to purchasing any future property by the Redevelopment Authority, the Director of SPCD notify this Board of such purchases and the anticipated funding for such purposes. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee Housing and Community Development Committee 9. #193062 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss any funds paid, or anticipated to be paid, through the Redevelopment Authority to Federal Realty Investment Trust.
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Lafuente recused. FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee Housing and Community Development Committee 10. #193063 Ordinance By Ald. White Jr., Taylor That Section 7.2 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended by deleting Section 7.2.a. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION Also Referred to the Planning Board. FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 11. #193064 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works synchronize the crossing signal at the corner of Walnut Street and Broadway with the traffic lights. RESULT: APPROVED 12. #193065 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting at the Winter Hill School yard, including the side facing St. Ann Church, and consider installing cameras to monitor schoolyard activity. RESULT: APPROVED 13. #193066 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works clean Sycamore Street, Medford Street, Evergreen Avenue and Thurston Street around Winter Hill School. RESULT: APPROVED 14. #193067 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lifted sidewalks at 68, 72 and 100 Thurston Street. RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 15. #193068 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the new sidewalks on School Street, especially at #198, for cracking and take appropriate measures to prevent them from moving or lifting. RESULT: APPROVED 16. #193069 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect and repair as necessary, the handicap ramps at Thurston and Medford Streets, Sycamore and Medford Streets, and Dartmouth and Medford Streets. RESULT: APPROVED 17. #193070 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install DO NOT ENTER and STOP signs at the corner of Wheatland Street and Broadway. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 18. #193071 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a WHEATLAND ST sign on Wheatland Street at Broadway. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 19. #193072 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD (ISD) monitor trash problems at the Winter Hill Market and issue fines for any violations. RESULT: APPROVED 20. #193073 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the City Solicitor determine the method for filing a complaint with the State Lottery Commission regarding littering and trash problems at the Winter Hill Market. RESULT: APPROVED 21. #193074 Resolution By Ald. Taylor, Desmond, Sullivan, Connolly, Heuston, Gewirtz, Trane, O’Donovan, Lafuente, White Jr. That this Board supports House Bill 876, an Act Relative to Electric Street Poles, that addresses problems associated with double utility poles. RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 Ald. Roche recused. 22. #193075 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree(s) on Grove Street, between Elm Street and Highland Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED 23. #193076 Order By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz That the Commissioner of Public Works treat or remove the dying tree at 20 Leonard Street. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #193077 Order By Ald. Connolly, O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the dead tree at 16 Morrison Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED 25. #193078 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the City Solicitor advise this Board whether the City should accept MGL c40U for the imposition of liens on property for unpaid municipal charges, or rely on the special act of 1996 already in place. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 26. #193079 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Neighborhood Impact Team inspect 7 Greene Street for code violations, and report back to this Board with its findings and actions taken. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 27. #193080 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel at the driveway of 435 Washington Street. RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 28. #193081 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the city-controlled street lights at 737 and 739 Somerville Avenue, and that the Director of Constituent Services determine who has control of a specific light when a call is received by 311, so the proper department or utility can be notified. RESULT: APPROVED 29. #193082 Order By Ald. Sullivan, Roche That the Director of SPCD contact the appropriate state agency to request that train operators utilize the train’s horn only when necessary, especially in the areas of Cobble Hill, Tufts Street, 240 Pearl Street, and Montrose Street at School Street. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 30. #193083 Resolution By Ald. Connolly, Roche, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr. That this Board requests that the Mayor report to this Board on the current status of the IKEA special permit in the Assembly Square development area. RESULT: APPROVED 31. #193084 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 that the School Committee met with this Board's Finance Committee, and scheduled a public hearing on the FY13 School Department budget for 7 PM on May 23, at the High School Library. New programs will be discussed there as well. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 32. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND VETERANS AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEES A. #193085 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting in Joint Session with the Committee on Veterans and Public Services on May 1, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 B. #193086 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting in Joint Session with the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, on May 1, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED C. #192972 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jay Weaver as Director of Veteran Services. RESULT: APPROVED 33. ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY SPECIAL COMMITTEE A. #193087 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Environment and Energy, meeting on May 8, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #191053 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Environmental Programs Manager inform this Board of the city's efforts to use green cleaning products in all buildings and advise on whether an ordinance requiring this is warranted. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #192432 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on the effectiveness of the new residential energy and efficiency program and its utilization once such data is available. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #192524 Public Communication Environment Massachusetts requesting support of a bill to raise the cap on the state's net-metering program, to support solar energy. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #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.
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #192786 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz, Heuston, Taylor, Lafuente, Sullivan That this Board supports joining the Earth Hour City Challenge sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, creating eligibility for grants to support city initiatives to combat global warming. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED G. #193088 Resolution By Ald. Gewirtz That this Board supports increasing the cap set on the Massachusetts net- metering program to 3% aggregate capacity for net-metering facilities. RESULT: APPROVED 34. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. #193089 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting in Joint Session with the School Committee, on May 10, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #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: APPROVED 35. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE A. #193090 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 8, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #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: WORK COMPLETED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 36. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE A. #193091 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 9, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDMENT: #192859 is NOT licensed for Mechanical Repairs. B. #192763 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Russell Rd. Block Party, May 20, 10AM-11PM. RESULT: NOT APPROVED C. #192766 License/Permit Public Event Permit, "Drag Race for a Cure" 100-Yard Race, Bike Path from Cedar St. to Grove St., Oct 20, 2-3PM. RESULT: APPROVED D. #192767 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Ace Wheelworks, Sign. RESULT: APPROVED E. #192855 License/Permit New Outdoor Seating License, Somerville Communications, 52 Broadway, Bench, Sidewalk sign, and Flag poles (banners). RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDMENT: The licensee is licensed only for the A-Frame sign, NOT the bench or flag poles. The A-Frame sign is licensed only during business hours. F. #192854 License/Permit New Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq., 20 tables, 68 seats, 2 host stands. RESULT: APPROVED G. #192859 License/Permit New Garage License, Partners Healthcare System, 21 Third Ave, 76 autos in, 93 out, mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles only. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDMENT: The licensee is NOT licensed for Mechanical Repairs.
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 H. #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: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDMENT: The licensee is NOT licensed for Sunday operation. 37. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE A. #193092 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 2, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #193093 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD locate any documents or agreements made by the federal government regarding the initial construction of Route 93 through Somerville. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee C. #193094 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the Director of Public Health provide the Committee on Public Health and Safety with the CAFÉ study information once it's completed. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee D. #193095 Order By Ald. White Jr. That the City Clerk invite representatives from MA DOT to appear before this Board to discuss improving the existing fencing between Route 93 and the Nunnery Grounds. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 38. VETERANS AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE A. #193096 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on May 1, 2012.
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 RESULT: APPROVED B. #193097 Resolution By Ald. Roche That this Board requests that the Administration consider increasing the Veterans Services Dept.’s budget for outreach, including funds for tents, a podium and other items necessary for dedications, etc. RESULT: APPROVED C. #193098 Order By Ald. Roche That the Director of Veterans Services assist the Local Hiring Task Force, especially in promoting the needs of Somerville’s veterans. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 39. #193099 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $250 in the Information Technology Dept., from the Maintenance Software Account to the Salaries and Wages Account, to cover longevity payments. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 40. #193100 Mayor's Request Requesting to declare two vehicles in the Fire Department surplus equipment. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 41. #193101 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Michael Caruso to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 42. #193102 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Eli Kim to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 43. #193103 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Orlando Jacquet to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 44. #193104 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Patrick Canty to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 45. #193105 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Michael Connors to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 46. #193106 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Richard Calixte to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 47. #193107 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Brian Pavao to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 48. #193108 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Debora Jacquet to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 49. #193109 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Mallory Sarno to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 50. #193110 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Joseph Rivera to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee 51. #193111 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Tyler Sousa to the position of Permanent Police Officer. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 52. #193112 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #192601 re: authority to ticket vehicles with outstanding taxes due. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE NEW BUSINESS 53. #193113 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Somerville Community Corporation Save Our Homes Walk, High School Concourse and area streets, May 20, 2PM. RESULT: APPROVED 54. #193114 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Holy Ghost Feast, 26 Springfield St., Jul 13-15, 10AM- Midnite. RESULT: APPROVED 55. #193115 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Christopher Souza Reward Fund Walk, Trum Field and area streets, Sep 29, 12Noon (raindate Sep 30). RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 56. #193116 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotundi and Sons. RESULT: APPROVED 57. #193117 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction. RESULT: APPROVED 58. #193118 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, JW DeNapoli Inc. RESULT: APPROVED 59. #193119 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp. RESULT: APPROVED 60. #193120 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, D Muzzioli Associates. RESULT: APPROVED 61. #193121 License/Permit Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Derenzo Co. RESULT: APPROVED 62. #193122 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701-709 Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 63. #193123 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Shield Gas, 620 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 64. #193124 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St.
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 65. #193125 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Hess, 709 McGrath Hwy. RESULT: APPROVED 66. #193126 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. RESULT: APPROVED 67. #193127 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 68. #193128 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Pearl St. Auto, 182 Pearl St. RESULT: APPROVED 69. #193129 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 130R Foley St. RESULT: APPROVED 70. #193130 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 71. #193131 License/Permit Renewing Flammables License, Parkway Sunoco, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. RESULT: APPROVED 72. #193132 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, GE & M Auto Service, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 16 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 73. #193133 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. RESULT: APPROVED 74. #193134 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service, 1 Bow St. RESULT: APPROVED 75. #193135 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, United Auto Repair, 64-68 Joy St. RESULT: APPROVED 76. #193136 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Walnut Hill Auto Body, 235 Lowell St. RESULT: APPROVED 77. #193137 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. RESULT: APPROVED 78. #193138 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 139-147 Beacon St. RESULT: APPROVED 79. #193139 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. RESULT: APPROVED 80. #193140 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, A Plus Autobody, 295 Medford St. RESULT: APPROVED 81. #193141 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Maaco Auto Painting, 444 Somerville Ave.
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 17 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 82. #193142 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 83. #193143 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Domenic Fabrizio, 290R Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 84. #193144 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Service, 6E Beach Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 85. #193145 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Flores Auto Repair, 6D Beach Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 86. #193146 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, 429 Corp., 109 Prospect St. RESULT: APPROVED 87. #193147 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy. RESULT: APPROVED 88. #193148 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Triumvirate Environmental, 61 Inner Belt Rd. RESULT: APPROVED 89. #193149 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 18 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 90. #193150 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Pearl St. Auto, 182 Pearl St. RESULT: APPROVED 91. #193151 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, U Call We Haul, 9R Sherman St. RESULT: APPROVED 92. #193152 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, E-Z Auto Body, 627 Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 93. #193153 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 94. #193154 License/Permit Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance, 137 Washington St. RESULT: APPROVED 95. #193155 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 96. #193156 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Urban Equity Development Corp., 7-9- 11-13 Herbert St. RESULT: APPROVED 97. #193157 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking, 55-59 Day St. & 108-112 Dover St. RESULT: APPROVED 98. #193158 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance, 137 Washington St.
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 19 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 99. #193159 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 100. #193160 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 101. #193161 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St. RESULT: APPROVED 102. #193162 License/Permit Renewing Junk Dealer's License, La Chic Boutique, 235A Elm St. RESULT: APPROVED 103. #193163 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Amelia's Kitchen, 1137 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED 104. #193164 License/Permit Renewing Livery License, Diamond J Livery and Limo Transportation, 132 Summer St. RESULT: APPROVED 105. #193165 License/Permit Renewing Pool Table License, Flatbread Company at Davis Sq. Bowladrome, 45 Day St. RESULT: APPROVED 106. #193166 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, College Ave. Methodist Church of Somerville, 149 Broadway, Sign, canopy and lights. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 20 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 107. #193167 License/Permit New Hawker Peddler License, King of Slush, Vending slush. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 108. #193168 License/Permit New Extended Operating Hours License, Jimbo's Roast Beef Seafood and Pizza, 40 Bow St., Remaining open for deliveries only 7 nights/week until 3AM. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 109. #193169 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med. #18. RESULT: APPROVED 110. #193170 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St. Corp., Med #29. RESULT: APPROVED 111. #193171 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med. #45. RESULT: APPROVED 112. #193172 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med. #49, 50, 62, 89. RESULT: APPROVED 113. #193173 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med. #51, 52, 77, 93. RESULT: APPROVED 114. #193174 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Madkep Transportation, Med. #64.
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 21 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 115. #193175 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med. #65, 69, 80. RESULT: APPROVED 116. #193176 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Taxi, Med. #66. RESULT: APPROVED 117. #193177 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med. #70, 71. RESULT: APPROVED 118. #193178 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Odney Cab, Med. #72. RESULT: APPROVED 119. #193179 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med. #73, 87, 90. RESULT: APPROVED 120. #193180 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med. #74. RESULT: APPROVED 121. #193181 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WLEJ Inc., Med. #76. RESULT: APPROVED 122. #193182 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med. #83. RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 22 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 123. #193183 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bye Bye Cab, Med. #86. RESULT: APPROVED 124. #193184 License/Permit Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med. #88. RESULT: APPROVED 125. #193185 Public Communication Representative Sciortino submitting comments re: Double poles and a related House Bill (#876). RESULT: PLACED ON FILE SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 126. #193186 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2012-2013 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 127. #193187 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a DCAM Deed of Easement to the City for a 72" stormwater conduit running through Draw 7 Park. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 128. #193188 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $12,000 from the DPW Snow Removal Acct. to the DPW Buildings & Grounds Interior Building Maintenance Acct. to procure shelving for the new Teen Space at the Central Library. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 129. #193189 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $164,018 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to match the Federal Transportation Administration grant for a bike share system. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 23 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 130. #193190 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $47,496 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for enhanced 911 training in the Police Dept. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 131. #193191 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Laura Saunders to the Public Library Board of Trustees RESULT: APPROVED 132. #193192 License/Permit New Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering. RESULT: APPROVED 133. #193193 License/Permit Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Kickass Cupcakes, 378 Highland Ave. RESULT: APPROVED 134. Withdrawn. 135. #193194 License/Permit New Hawker Peddler's License, Somerville Boxing Club. RESULT: APPROVED 136. Withdrawn. 137. #193195 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Amsterdam Falafelshop, 248 Elm St., Sign. RESULT: APPROVED LATE ITEMS 138. #192853 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, iYo Cafe, 234 Elm St. RESULT: APPROVED
May 10, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 24 of 24 Printed 5/18/2012 Discharged from Licenses and Permits Committee. 139. #193196 Order By Ald. Heuston That the City Solicitor update this Board on the status of legal proceedings related to 47 Harrison Street. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee ADJOURNMENT Adjournment Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk