10-11-2012 — File 193928

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Matters of Business of the Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 11, 2012, 7:00 PM Aldermanic Chambers ***************** Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 1 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the Board of Aldermen's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk. OPENING OF THE MEETING Attendee Name Title Status Arrived John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Bruce M. Desmond Alderman At Large Present Dennis M. Sullivan Alderman At Large Present William A. White Jr. Alderman At Large Present William M. Roche Ward One Alderman Present Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Present Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Present 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. #193824 Roll Call Call of the Roll. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 2. #193825 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 16, 2012, and the Regular Meeting of September 13, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED CITATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. #193826 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 39 feet of conduit from a pole to 308 Beacon St. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused.

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 2 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 4. #193827 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 65 feet of conduit from a pole to 292 Beacon St. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 5. #193828 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by RCN to install 16 feet of conduit from a pole to a manhole near 127 Elm St. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. 6. #193829 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by 186 Communications to install 199 feet of conduit from the Arlington border to a Level 3 manhole on Alewife Brook Pkwy. RESULT: APPROVED Ald. Roche recused. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 7. #193830 Resolution By Ald. Desmond That this Board resolves not to allow skateboard shows or competitions at Kelley Park. RESULT: APPROVED 8. #193831 Ordinance By Ald. Gewirtz That Ordinance 8-67 (Gold, silver and metal objects) be amended by reducing the time for Junk Dealers to hold gold, silver or metal from 45 days to 30 days before reselling it. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 3 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 9. #193832 Order By Ald. Gewirtz That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine whether a crosswalk is appropriate at the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Grove Street and whether Morrison Avenue is appropriate for bike sharrows. RESULT: APPROVED 10. #193833 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 No report was presented. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. #193759 Citation By Ald. Taylor, and the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Wilbur Smith, on the auspicious occasion of his 100th birthday. RESULT: APPROVED REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 12. FINANCE COMMITTEE A. #193834 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 10, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDED: That #193586 is Approved conditioned on the creation of a Technical Advisory Committee and a subsequent review and approval of the selected developer by this Board. B. #193586 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board declare the Day Street/Herbert Street parking lot available for disposition as a hotel use. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 4 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 CONDITIONS: That a Technical Advisory Committee be created, and that the selected developer be approved by this Board following a subsequent review. C. #193680 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of this Board, pursuant to Ordinance 2-121, to retain the services of outside environmental counsel for the Union Square Revitalization Plan. RESULT: APPROVED D. #193779 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $52,000 and authorization to borrow $52,000 in a bond to purchase two vans for the Recreation Department. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE E. #193780 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $41,222 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation - Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Library Office Furniture Account to furnish the new Teen Room. RESULT: APPROVED F. #193781 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2013 funds to pay a FY 2012 invoice of $600. RESULT: APPROVED G. #193782 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2013 funds to pay a FY 2012 invoice of $400. RESULT: APPROVED H. #193783 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Treasurer to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $110.50 to Accurint. RESULT: APPROVED I. #193784 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to declare a 1993 Ford E350 van as surplus.

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 5 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 RESULT: APPROVED J. #193816 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $8,000,000 and authorization to borrow $8,000,000 in a bond for the cost of initiating the 2012 Union Square Revitalization Plan. RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, Roche, Heuston, Taylor, Lafuente, O’Donovan, Gewirtz, Trane NAYS: William A. White Jr. 13. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE A. #193835 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 1, 2012. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 14. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE A. #193836 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 9, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AMENDED: #193837 was Withdrawn. Ald. Roche recused. B. #193837 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of Personnel place the Clerk of Committees and Asst. Clerk of Committees positions into a classification level within the 2012 Classification and Compensation Study, and consult with the President of this Board to establish appropriate salaries for these positions. RESULT: WITHDRAWN 15. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 6 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 A. #193838 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 2, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #191021 Order By Ald. Connolly That the Director of SPCD initiate a full NIT evaluation at 47 Harrison Street and report the findings to this Board's Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #192921 Order By Ald. White Jr., O’Donovan That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss measures to address fire safety at 155 Central Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #192345 Order By Ald. Gewirtz, O’Donovan That the Chief of Police advise this Board on the safety measures in place in the Lexington Park area of the community path with respect to dogs off leash. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #192496 Order By Ald. Roche That the Commissioner of Public Works (Lines and Lights) analyze the streetlights on Bailey and Temple Roads, under Route 93, and report the findings to the Committee on Public Health and Safety. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #192651 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Inspection Team to 35-37 Jackson Road for possible building violations, health violations, illegal activity and disturbances. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 7 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 G. #192652 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Inspection Team to 3-5 Walter Terrace for possible building violations, health violations, illegal activity, and disturbances. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED H. #192731 Order By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 30 Wheatland Street for building code violations, rooming house activity, and the yard being used as a debris transfer station for a contractor living in the building. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #192778 Resolution By Ald. Roche, White Jr. That this Board requests that the Mayor work with this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to identify Neighborhood Impact Team members that can best identify and solve neighborhood safety and health issues. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED J. #192791 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the City Solicitor appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to explain why the city is unable to enforce the unregistered vehicle ordinance passed last year. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED K. #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: WORK COMPLETED L. #193196 Order By Ald. Heuston That the City Solicitor update this Board on the status of legal proceedings related to 47 Harrison Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 8 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 M. #193310 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health determine the sources of a greatly increased rodent infestation in the areas of Lincoln Park and Central and Madison Streets, and develop an action plan to address this problem. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED N. #193312 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Neighborhood Impact Team inspect the several illegal apartments on Partridge Avenue, Direnzo Terrace and at 20 Trull Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED O. #193313 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officers enforce the city’s leash law at Somerville Junction Park. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED P. #193443 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Commissioner of Public Works install a raised crosswalk at Albion Park. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED Q. #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: WORK COMPLETED R. #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: WORK COMPLETED

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 9 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 S. #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: WORK COMPLETED 16. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE A. #193839 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 10, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED 17. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE A. #193840 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 2, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #192725 Order By Ald. Taylor, Lafuente, Heuston, O’Donovan, Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr. That this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking work with the Traffic Commission to conduct a Public Hearing in late April or early May, to review the recent Traffic and Parking regulations targeting the major business districts. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED C. #193314 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Chief of Police enforce the DO NOT BLOCK signal at Hinckley Street and Broadway. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED D. #193315 Order By Ald. O’Donovan That the Chief of Police enforce the NO LEFT TURN restriction from the Magoun Square municipal parking lot onto Medford Street.

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 10 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED E. #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. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED F. #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: WORK COMPLETED G. #193569 Order By Ald. Trane That the Director of Traffic and Parking study truck traffic into Davis Square and devise a plan to limit delivery times that impact the surrounding neighborhoods. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED H. #193683 Officer's Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #193474 re: truck traffic in Medford, and #193475 re: the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley St. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED I. #193684 Officer's Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 18. VETERANS AND PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 11 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 A. #193841 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on October 10, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #193842 Order By Ald. Sullivan That all Resolutions requesting dedications be reviewed by the City Clerk so the Director of Veterans Services can compile any military or personal data. RESULT: APPROVED C. #193843 Order By Ald. Sullivan That the Director of Veterans Services present to the Committee on Veterans and Public Service recommendations on various designs for dedication signage. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Veterans and Public Services Committee 19. YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE A. #193844 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on October 10, 2012. RESULT: APPROVED B. #193845 Order By Ald. Desmond That the City Solicitor and the Chief of Police research a proposed ordinance dealing with medical marijuana dispensaries. RESULT: APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 20. #193846 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement up to $6,600 from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 15, 2012. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 12 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS NEW BUSINESS 21. #193847 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Brown School Fall Fitness Day, Josephine Avenue side of Brown School, Oct 17, 12:30-3PM. RESULT: APPROVED 22. #193848 License/Permit Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co., 15 Linwood St. RESULT: APPROVED 23. #193849 License/Permit Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Target Corp., 180 Somerville Ave., Opening "Black Friday," Nov 23, from 1 AM to 11 PM. RESULT: APPROVED 24. #193850 License/Permit Sign/Awning Permit, Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio, 730 Broadway, 1 sign. RESULT: APPROVED 25. #193851 License/Permit New Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St., A-Frame sign. RESULT: APPROVED 26. #193852 License/Permit New Garage License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave., 2 vehicles inside, repairing, washing and storing vehicles, Mon-Thu 9AM-7PM, Fri- Sat 9AM-6PM. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 13 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 27. #193853 License/Permit New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave., 23 vehicles outside, Mon-Thu 9AM-7PM, Fri-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun Noon-5PM. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 28. #193854 License/Permit Transferring Taxi Medallion, Med. #60 from JP Laurie Taxi Inc. to Ike Inc. RESULT: APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 29. #193855 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Health inspect properties at the intersection of Webster Avenue, Concord Avenue and Prospect Street, for a severe rodent problem and implement the same response as was used in Ward One. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 30. #193856 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $52,000 and authorization to borrow $52,000 in a bond to purchase a vehicle for the Recreation Dept. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Connolly, Desmond, Sullivan, White Jr., Roche, Heuston, Taylor, O’Donovan, Gewirtz ABSENT: Tony Lafuente, Robert C. Trane 31. #193857 Mayor's Request Requesting to reimburse the city's Boston Region MPO representative $306 for parking expenses. RESULT: APPROVED 32. #193858 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Halloween Trick or Treat in Spring Hill, Brastow Ave, Oct 31, 4-9PM.

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 14 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 33. #193859 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Jason Dedrick Run for a Cure, Davis Sq and Holland St-Broadway-North St-Powderhouse Blvd-Broadway-Cedar St-Bike Path- Holland St, Nov 3, 10AM-12:30PM. RESULT: APPROVED 34. #193860 License/Permit Public Event Permit, Bradley Manning Square Vigil, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Nov 7,14,21,28, 4-5:10PM. RESULT: APPROVED LATE ITEMS 35. #193861 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works install a trash receptacle at the corner of Clark and Newton Streets. RESULT: APPROVED 36. #193862 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street lights at 6 and 18 Skehan Street. RESULT: APPROVED 37. #193863 Order By Ald. Heuston That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Beacon Street and on Washington Street, from Union Square to Beacon Street. RESULT: APPROVED 38. #193864 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Animal Control Officer respond to the 2 residents of Faulkner Towers who recently reported that their guide dogs were attacked by another dog. RESULT: APPROVED

October 11, 2012 Somerville Board of Aldermen Page 15 of 15 Printed 10/15/2012 39. #193865 Order By Ald. Taylor That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer evaluate Summer Street and Central Street for vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle safety. RESULT: APPROVED 40. #193866 Order By Ald. Trane That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to review trash disposal issues at Clarendon Hill Towers and provide answers to neighbors' concerns. RESULT: APPROVED FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee 41. #193867 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Law and/or Personnel Depts. to retain the services of the law firm Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis Holland PC. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee ADJOURNMENT Adjournment