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City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 12, 2012, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 28 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 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Page 3 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Page 4 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Page 5 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Page 6 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Page 7 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Page 10 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Page 19 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 20 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 21 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 22 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 23 of 28 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 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 24 of 28 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 Page 25 of 28 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 Page 26 of 28 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
July 12, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 28 of 28 Printed 7/24/2012 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