Matters ▸ Attachment
07-12-2012 — File 193758
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 12, 2012, 7:00 PM
Aldermanic Chambers
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Somerville Board of Aldermen
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Printed 7/24/2012
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
Absent
William A. White Jr.
Alderman At Large
Absent
William M. Roche
Ward One Alderman
Present
Maryann M. Heuston
Ward Two Alderman
Absent
Thomas F. Taylor
Ward Three Alderman
Present
Tony Lafuente
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.
#193434
Roll Call
Call of the Roll.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
2.
#193435
Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 24, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
CITATIONS
3.
#193436
Citation
By Ald. Roche, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Louise McCarthy, who is retiring after 22 years of
distinguished service in the Elections Department.
RESULT:
LAID ON THE TABLE
July 12, 2012
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4.
#193437
Citation
By Ald. Connolly, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending the Somerville Community Baptist Church as it celebrates its
35th year of ministry.
RESULT:
APPROVED
5.
#193438
Citation
By Ald. Lafuente, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Frank Mendoca for his distinguished service as President of
the Portuguese American Civic League for the last 10 years.
RESULT:
APPROVED
6.
#193439
Citation
By Ald. Heuston, Taylor, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Tony Ciccariello, who is retiring as High School Headmaster
after 6 years of outstanding leadership, and 34 years of dedicated service
overall.
RESULT:
LAID ON THE TABLE
7.
#193440
Citation
By Ald. O’Donovan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Stella Briere Murphy, on the auspicious occasion of her 104th
birthday.
RESULT:
APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.
#193441
Grant of Location
Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric and Verizon to relocate a
pole and install 7 feet of conduit from the new location to a point of pickup,
and install a new riser pole, all near 50 Middlesex Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
Ald. Roche recused.
9.
#193442
Public
Communication
Public Hearing on #193423, the proposed discontinuance of a segment of
Assembly Square Drive.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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Asst. City Solicitor Anne Thomas was the only speaker during the Public
Hearing, speaking in support of the discontinuance.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
10.
#193443
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a raised crosswalk at Albion
Park.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
11.
#193444
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Chief of Police set a speed trap on Albion Street 4-5 PM, Monday
through Friday.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
12.
#193445
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Chief of Police order a directed foot patrol and the presence of the
Ward Five officer in Magoun Square between 8:00 - 11:00 PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
13.
#193446
Order
By Ald. Connolly, O’Donovan, Heuston, Taylor, Roche, Sullivan, Lafuente,
Desmond
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the City Solicitor appear at the next
meeting of this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety to explain
why the enacted unregistered vehicle ordinance is not being enforced.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Public Health and Public Safety Committee
14.
#193447
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Commissioner of Public Works make arrangements for the cleaning
and maintenance of the flower beds at the boat house grounds.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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RESULT:
APPROVED
15.
#193448
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 17 Bond
Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
16.
#193449
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree branch at 6 Walter
Terrace.
RESULT:
APPROVED
17.
#193450
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect and fine the 350 Market for
continued violations relative to overgrowth on both sides of the building and
debris on Dartmouth Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
18.
#193451
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect and fine the Winter Hill Market at
269 Broadway for continued violations relative to debris on the sidewalks,
parking lot and upper end of Wheatland Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
19.
#193452
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the illegal trash transfer station at
15 Wheatland Street and issues fines as indicated.
RESULT:
APPROVED
20.
#193453
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect and fine the owners of 35-37 and
39-41 Jackson Road for overgrowth, health violations and the dilapidated
condition of the buildings.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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RESULT:
APPROVED
21.
#193454
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate 6 Wheatland Street, being used
as a commercial lot for a contracting business.
RESULT:
APPROVED
22.
#193455
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Chief of Police investigate reported illegal, unsanitary and derelict
activity on the Wheatland Street side of 269 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
23.
#193456
Order
By Ald. Lafuente, Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD (Housing) inform this Board what affordable
housing opportunities are available for single individuals and if singles can
enter the affordable housing lottery for two bedroom units.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Housing and Community Development Committee
24.
#193457
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the City Solicitor report to this Board, the rationale for Traffic
Commission oversight of increases in traffic related fees and fines as
opposed to Board of Aldermen oversight.
RESULT:
APPROVED
25.
#193458
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Impact Team to the
Cabot Farms building on Broadway (at Powderhouse Rotary), to determine
if the building should be categorized as blighted.
RESULT:
APPROVED
26.
#193459
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Director of SPCD initiate an expansion of the community garden,
on the community path near the Rite-Aid, as the wait list has over 100
people and there is room for expansion.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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RESULT:
APPROVED
27.
#193460
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the sidewalk panel
at 18 Thorndike Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
28.
#193461
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately repair the crosswalk
on Highland Avenue, at Grove Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
29.
#193462
Order
By Ald. Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works inform the MBTA that the area
behind both Davis Square head-houses must be cleaned regularly to prevent
rodent and/or other infestations.
RESULT:
APPROVED
30.
#193463
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Chief of Police ensure enforcement of the 10 PM park closing at
Morse-Kelley Park.
RESULT:
APPROVED
31.
#193464
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Commissioner of Public Works confer with the Administration and
place Trull Lane on the 2012 repaving list for private ways.
RESULT:
APPROVED
32.
#193465
Order
By Ald. Taylor
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at the Central
Street bridge.
RESULT:
APPROVED
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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33.
#193466
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 expected to enter into
contract negotiations with bargaining units, and did not expect to convene
again until September.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
34.
#193342
Mayor's Request
Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session pursuant to MGL
c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss civil action number 86-3222-WD involving Clear
Channel Outdoor Inc. as successor-in-interest to Ackerly Communications.
RESULT:
LAID ON THE TABLE
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
35.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
A.
#193467
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 26, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#193345
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of a revised appropriation of $39,511,429 for the cost
of rehabilitation and renovation of the East Somerville Community School.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston
CONDITION: That the Administration provide a detailed explanation of
how the additional $6,250,000 for the project will be used. (NOTE: The
condition was met on Friday, July 20, 2012.)
C.
#193414
Mayor's Request
Requesting the acceptance of 8 temporary and 1 permanent Easements for
the new section of the Community Path from Cedar St. To Lowell St.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 8 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston
AMENDED: All temporary easements were accepted.
D.
#193419
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $70,966 from the Capital Stabilization Fund
to match the Federal Transportation Administration grant for a bike share
system.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston
E.
#193422
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a deed conveying fee simple title to the new
Assembly Square Drive.
RESULT:
NOT APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston, Robert C. Trane
Eight Votes were required for Approval. Note that Acceptance of the Deed
to New Assembly Square Drive had been approved by a vote of the BOA
on May 2, 2011, on #190988 (the Assembly Square DIF Bond
authorization).
F.
#193424
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a multi-year lease of the East Somerville Police
Substation and office space at 79-83 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
G.
#193425
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund
for the construction of Chuckie Harris Park.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 9 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston
H.
#193468
Resolution
By Ald. White Jr.
That this Board requests that the Administration provide the Committee on
Finance with a detailed explanation of how the additional $6.25 million for
the East Somerville Community School project will be used.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
36.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
A.
#193469
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on July 10, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
37.
LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
A.
#193470
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 27,
2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#191427
License/Permit
Sign/Awning Permit, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq., one sign.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
C.
#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:
NOT APPROVED
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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D.
#193252
License/Permit
Sign/Awning Permit, Punjabi Grill, 236 Elm St., Sign.
RESULT:
APPROVED
E.
#193364
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, North Street Block Party, Between Broadway and
Hamilton Rd., Jun 30, 10:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Jul 7).
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
F.
#193380
License/Permit
New Garage License, J & C Auto Repair, 91 Prospect St., Mechanical
repairs, 2 autos in, 8 out.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
AMENDED: Approved for M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 8AM-1PM, Su Closed.
G.
#193382
License/Permit
Sign/Awning Permit, Zoe's Gourmet Chinese Cuisine, 298 Beacon St., Sign
and awning.
RESULT:
APPROVED
H.
#193383
License/Permit
New Junk Dealer, The Connection, 1204 Broadway, Used furnishings.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
CONDITIONED: Petitioner may NOT place items on the sidewalk
without an Outdoor Seating and Goods License.
38.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
A.
#193471
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on
June 26, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 11 of 28
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39.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
A.
#193472
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on
June 21, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#189988
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan, Desmond
That the Commissioner of Public Works Appear Before the Subcommittee
on Public Utilities and Public Works to Report on the Progress of the
Magoun Sqaure Reconstruction Project and to Discuss Its Completion.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#191815
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Director of SPCD place several additional seating options at Albion
Park, especially near the water source, as the present seating is insufficient.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
D.
#192242
Resolution
By Ald. Gewirtz
That this Board requests that the Administration coordinate efforts with
NStar to inventory the non-operating lights in West Somerville and make
them operational as quickly as possible.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
E.
#192279
Resolution
By Ald. Sullivan
That this Board requests that NStar and National Grid create a policy to
notify the Mayor’s Office, Communications Dept., Constituent Services
Dept. and all affected Aldermen of scheduled outages, ensuring that a repeat
of the November 16 incident, where only residents were notified, is not
repeated.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
F.
#192597
Order
By Ald. Connolly, Desmond, O’Donovan, Sullivan, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Public Works and
Utilities Committee with the status of double poles and street lamps not
working.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 12 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
G.
#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:
WORK COMPLETED
H.
#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.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
I.
#192810
Order
By Ald. Connolly
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide, at each meeting of the
Committee on Public Utilities and Works, an update of the number and
status of double poles.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
J.
#193316
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk panels
at 7 and 7A Trull Street.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
K.
#193317
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with information on the tree
planting schedule and locations.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
40.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 13 of 28
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A.
#193473
Committee Report
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 26, 2012.
RESULT:
APPROVED
B.
#192503
Order
By Ald. Trane
That the Director of Traffic and Parking perform a cost benefit analysis on
the proposal to increase visitor passes from 48 to 72 hours and report the
findings to the Committee on Traffic and Parking.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
C.
#192504
Order
By Ald. Trane
That the Chief of Police conduct sting operations on non-licensed cabs and
report the results to the Committee on Traffic and Parking.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
D.
#192574
Officer's
Communication
Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
E.
#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:
WORK COMPLETED
F.
#192833
Officer's
Communication
Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
G.
#193474
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide the Committee on Traffic
and Parking with an update of Medford's results regarding truck traffic and
inform the Committee what is illegal.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 14 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Traffic and Parking Committee
H.
#193475
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Traffic Engineer re-visit and provide a solution to the STOP sign
issue at Broadway and Hinckley Street and evaluate the installation of street
gridlock at that location and report the findings to the Committee on Traffic
and Parking.
RESULT:
APPROVED
FOLLOWUP:
Traffic and Parking Committee
I.
#193476
Order
By Ald. Roche
That the Chief of Police enforce the STOP sign regulation at Broadway and
Hinckley Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
41.
#193477
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of an Order of Taking to clear title, to establish that the
City owns Kensington Avenue in Assembly Square in fee simple.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston
42.
#193478
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of an Amended Economic Development Proposal for
Phase 1 of the I-Cubed funding approved by the Commonwealth.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
43.
#193479
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $19,886 from the Salary Contingency
Salaries Account to fund a temporary part-time position in the Election
Department.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 15 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
44.
#193480
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $15,000 from the Capital Projects
Stabilization Fund for the Somerville STEAM Academy.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
45.
#193481
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a $22,000 grant from the MA Emergency
Management Agency for Fire Dept. Emergency Management Preparedness.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
46.
#193482
Mayor's Request
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of up to $15,000 from NStar for the
Residential Energy Efficiency Program.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Finance Committee
47.
#193483
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Geri Kantor to the Commission on Energy
Use and Climate Change.
RESULT:
APPROVED
48.
#193484
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Alyssa Rosen to the Commission on
Energy Use and Climate Change.
RESULT:
APPROVED
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
49.
#193485
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board submitting a recommendation re: #192922, a proposed
Zoning Ordinance to encourage urban agriculture.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 16 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
50.
#193486
Officer's
Communication
Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #193331 re: Kenwood St.'s
intersection with College Ave.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
NEW BUSINESS
51.
#193487
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Starlab Fest, 32 Prospect St. Parking Lot, Jul 28, 12-
9PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
52.
#193488
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, SomerStreets "Seize the Summer," Highland Avenue
from Walnut to Cedar Sts., Jul 29, 10AM-6PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
53.
#193489
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Redbones Homeless Coalition Block Party, Chester
Street from Elm to Herbert Sts., Jul 30, 5-10PM (raindate Aug 6).
RESULT:
APPROVED
54.
#193490
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Bradley Manning Vigil, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Aug 1,
8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
55.
#193491
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Open Air Circus Performances, Nunziato Field, Aug 2-
6.
RESULT:
APPROVED
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 17 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
56.
#193492
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, School St. Block Party, Between Summer St. And
Somerville Ave., Aug 11, 8:30AM-7PM (Raindate Aug 12).
RESULT:
APPROVED
57.
#193493
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Motorcycle Ride for Recovery, City Hall Concourse to
Highland Avenue to Holland Street to Broadway to Rt 16, Aug 18, 9-Noon
(Raindate Aug 19, without Rt 16).
RESULT:
APPROVED
58.
#193494
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, SomerStreets "Going Green on Rt 16," Rt 16 from
Dilboy Stadium to Broadway, Aug 19, 10AM-6PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
59.
#193495
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, BA Events Memphis Soul 5K BBQ Run, Davis Square
and area streets, Aug 26, 7AM-1PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
60.
#193496
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Community Supported Art Harvest Party, Davis Sq.
Statue Park, Sep 15, 12-4PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
61.
#193497
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Honk Festival, Davis Square on Oct 6, Noon-9PM,
Davis Square to Harvard Square on Oct 7, 10AM-1PM.
RESULT:
APPROVED
62.
#193498
License/Permit
New Drainlayer License, Apcon Inc.
RESULT:
APPROVED
63.
#193499
License/Permit
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 18 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
64.
#193500
License/Permit
Renewing Pool Table License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
65.
#193501
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 61 Talbot Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
66.
#193502
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 37 Latin Way.
RESULT:
APPROVED
67.
#193503
License/Permit
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Henry LLC, 38-44 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
68.
#193504
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, U-Save Auto Rental, 70 Prospect St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
69.
#193505
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
70.
#193506
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Henry LLC, 38-44 Broadway.
RESULT:
APPROVED
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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71.
#193507
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works, 42 Dana St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
72.
#193508
License/Permit
Renewing Garage License, Pearl St. Auto Sales, 56 Bonair St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
73.
#193509
License/Permit
Sign/Awning Permit, Smiles by Rosie, 6 Kensington Ave., 1 sign over
sidewalk.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
74.
#193510
License/Permit
New Outdoor Seating License, Fortissimo Coffeehouse and Bakery, 365
Somerville Ave., 2 tables, 8 chairs.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
75.
#193511
License/Permit
New Used Car Dealer Class II License, Jeffrey Summers Auto Sales, 5
Berkeley St., 0 autos.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
76.
#193512
License/Permit
Withdrawn.
RESULT:
WITHDRAWN
77.
#193513
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties dba Alpha
Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd.
July 12, 2012
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RESULT:
APPROVED
78.
#193514
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties dba Alpha Phi,
14 Sawyer Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
79.
#193515
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties dba Theta Chi,
100 Packard Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
80.
#193516
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
81.
#193517
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
82.
#193518
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
83.
#193519
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
84.
#193520
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
July 12, 2012
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85.
#193521
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
86.
#193522
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
87.
#193523
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
88.
#193524
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
89.
#193525
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
90.
#193526
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.
RESULT:
APPROVED
91.
#193527
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
July 12, 2012
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92.
#193528
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
93.
#193529
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
94.
#193530
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
95.
#193531
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
96.
#193532
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
97.
#193533
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
98.
#193534
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
99.
#193535
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.
July 12, 2012
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Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
100.
#193536
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
101.
#193537
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way.
RESULT:
APPROVED
102.
#193538
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way.
RESULT:
APPROVED
103.
#193539
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.
RESULT:
APPROVED
104.
#193540
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.
RESULT:
APPROVED
105.
#193541
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.
RESULT:
APPROVED
106.
#193542
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
July 12, 2012
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Printed 7/24/2012
107.
#193543
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
108.
#193544
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
109.
#193545
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse
Blvd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
110.
#193546
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd.
RESULT:
APPROVED
111.
#193547
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Kappa Charge Theta Delta Chi, 123
Packard Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
112.
#193548
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave.
RESULT:
APPROVED
113.
#193549
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, ATO Associates Inc., 134 Professors
Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
114.
#193550
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation of Tufts
University, 98 Professors Row.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED
115.
#193551
License/Permit
Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors
Row.
RESULT:
APPROVED
116.
#193552
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc., Med #19.
RESULT:
APPROVED
117.
#193553
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp., Med #48.
RESULT:
APPROVED
118.
#193554
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Victory Cab Corp., Med #56.
RESULT:
APPROVED
119.
#193555
License/Permit
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Marc Morency Inc., Med #78.
RESULT:
APPROVED
120.
#193556
Public
Communication
McDonald's responding to #192966 re: recycling at 243 Elm St. and 14
McGrath Hwy.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
FOLLOWUP:
Legislative Matters Committee
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
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Printed 7/24/2012
121.
#193557
Citation
By Ald. Connolly, Sullivan, and the Entire Board and the Mayor
Commending Florence Nardone, on the auspicious occasion of her 90th
birthday.
RESULT:
APPROVED
122.
#193558
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect and bait Henderson and Nashua
Streets for rodents.
RESULT:
APPROVED
123.
#193559
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $55,580 from the Capital Stabilization Fund
to fund phase one design work associated with the Davis Square Streetscape
and Transportation Design.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston
124.
#193560
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #193317 re: notice requirement for
tree removal.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
125.
#193561
License/Permit
Transferring Taxi Medallion, Med. #78 from Marc Morency Inc. To Ike Inc.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Traffic and Parking Committee
LATE ITEMS
126.
#193423
Mayor's Request
Requesting discontinuance of the abandoned segment of Assembly Square
Drive as a public way.
July 12, 2012
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Page 27 of 28
Printed 7/24/2012
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston, Robert C. Trane
Discharged from the Finance Committee.
127.
#193418
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $77,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund
to fund the second phase of design improvements to Lincoln Park.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston
Discharged from the Finance Committee.
128.
#193431
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 and authorization to borrow
$2,000,000 in a bond for the cost of improvements to various school and
city buildings.
RESULT:
APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
Connolly, Desmond, Roche, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan,
Gewirtz, Trane
ABSENT:
Dennis M. Sullivan, William A. White Jr., Maryann M.
Heuston
Discharged from the Finance Committee.
129.
#193562
Order
By Ald. O’Donovan
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree in front of 104 Central
Street.
RESULT:
APPROVED
130.
#193563
License/Permit
Public Event Permit, Christopher Souza Reward Fund Walk and Banner
Hanging, Trum Field and area streets, Sep 22, 10AM-3PM (raindate Sep
23).
RESULT:
APPROVED
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131.
#193564
License/Permit
New Garage License, John's Auto Sales, 266 Beacon St., Mechanical
repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, operating tow vehicles, 5 autos
in, 13 out.
RESULT:
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
FOLLOWUP:
Licenses and Permits Committee
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment
Submitted by John J. Long, City Clerk