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City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, October 26, 2023 Published October 24, 2023, 1:00PM, Revised October 26, 2023, 2:30PM. NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tphbDqMiTI65ikTCGkXsuw Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES 1.1. Roll Call (ID # 23-1614) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 23-1615) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 23-1616) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 28, 2023. 2. CITATIONS 2.1. Citation (ID # 23-1610) By Councilor Burnley Jr. Commending Ken Fields for his musical contributions to the arts and arts community. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location (ID # 23-1560) Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 20 feet of conduit in Beacon Street, from Utility Pole 142/25 to a point of pickup at 205 Beacon Street. Page 1 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Resolution (ID # 23-1592) By Councilor Strezo That the Somerville City Council supports the passage of H.1255, An Act requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses, H.3018 An Act requiring menstrual products in all state buildings, and S.2481, An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products. 4.2. Order (ID # 23-1594) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Finance explain to this Council the steps and processes in the School Building Master Plan for a ballot vote on Proposition 2½ in reference to funding a School Building project. 4.3. Order (ID # 23-1595) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning conduct an historic demolition review to identify buildings over 75 years old, to determine structures that could potentially be designated historic, and to expedite demolition reviews for buildings that are not potential candidates for historic preservation. 4.4. Resolution (ID # 23-1593) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Administration provide an update on the Compensation Study, including a definite delivery timeline, at the November 9, 2023 meeting of this City Council. 4.5. Order (ID # 23-1596) By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works install a water fountain for people and dogs at Nunziato field. 4.6. Order (ID # 23-1598) By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Wilson That the City Solicitor advise this Council on the city's ability to take steps to combat predatory towing practices by adopting similar legislation as the City of Boston. 4.7. Order (ID # 23-1599) By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Parking publicize how residents can file complaints related to illegal towing, namely through the Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division. Page 2 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 4.8. Order (ID # 23-1600) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment work with this Council and Green and Open Somerville to consider the creation of an Invasive Species Czar position to spearhead outreach, education, and citywide invasive plant species removal. 4.9. Resolution (ID # 23-1597) By Councilor Burnley Jr. In Support of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ's cleaning contract campaign. 4.10. Order (ID # 23-1606) By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility advertise alternate walking paths to the intersection of Broadway and McGrath Highway. 4.11. Order (ID # 23-1601) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility increase signage and visibility of the newly installed rotaries along Pearl Street, Oliver Street and Glen Street. 4.12. Order (ID # 23-1602) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility assess loading zone and metered parking at the intersection of Pearl and Cross Streets and report back to the Ward 1 Councilor. 4.13. Order (ID # 23-1603) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees by 89 Cross Street. 4.14. Order (ID # 23-1604) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works address the broken bench in Symphony Park. 4.15. Order (ID # 23-1607) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works continue to remove trash from Chuckie Harris Park on a daily basis. 4.16. Order (ID # 23-1608) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the manhole cover and surrounding road at the entryway of the Cobble Hill homes. 4.17. Order (ID # 23-1605) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Water and Sewer inspect the sewers on Otis Street, east of McGrath Highway, and determine if they need to be cleaned. Page 3 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 4.18. Order (ID # 23-1609) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Engineering inspect the sinkhole in the road directly in front of the entrance to the Cobble Hill homes. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1582) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 24, 2023. 6.A.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1263) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department to support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sustainability and upgrades. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1341) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $220,560 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Tobacco Control Prevention. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1398) Requesting the use of $1,500 in available funds in the Inspectional Services Staff Development Account to establish a Food and Refreshments Account, to provide food and refreshments for staff during quarterly training sessions. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1401) Requesting approval of a transfer of $29,780 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Professional and Technical Services Account for nutritional counseling and education at the Senior Center. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 4 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 6.A.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1402) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Administration Division for a partnership with the City of Medford to examine the zoning and economic development potential of the parcels along Broadway that are split by the municipal boundary. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1403) Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,059.72 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Account to the Department of Public Works Building Rentals Account for three additional seasonal, portable bathrooms. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1404) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,625 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Parks and Urban Forestry Division Account for Wedding Nook and Quincy Street open space production. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1407) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-373 of the Code of Ordinances, to establish a Vaccine Revolving Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.10.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1408) Requesting approval to authorize a FY 2024 expenditure limitation of $60,000 for the Vaccine Revolving Fund. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.11.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1419) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,207.50 using available funds in the Fire Department Professional & Technical Account for medical case management costs. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.12.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1424) Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,400 grant with no new match required, from Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operating support. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 5 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 6.A.13.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1425) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,250 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for arbitration services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.14.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1426) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $440 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account for language testing services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.15.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1427) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,298.83 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for arbitration transcription services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.16.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1474) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $44,167.81 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.17.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1475) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,418.02 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.18.Order (ID # 23-1480) By Councilor Scott That the Chief of Police provide a written explanation, and any accompanying documentation, of the Police Department’s receipt of GrayKey surveillance technology from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)/Boston without requiring a grant acceptance from the City Council. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.A.19.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1492) Requesting the appropriation of $67,478 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to the Somerville Museum for storage area renovation. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.20.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1493) Requesting the appropriation of $113,440 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to Just A Start for restoration and reinstallation of a historic window at 24 Webster Ave. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 6 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 6.A.21.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1496) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $26,721.10 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.22.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1497) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,729.64 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas supply services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.23.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1498) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,436.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds R&M Facility, Parks & Playgrounds for irrigation system repair and maintenance. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.24.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1499) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $280 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Employee Training Account for Construction Supervisor continuing education. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.25.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1500) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $371.44 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Motor Parts & Accessories Account for pump replacement parts. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.26.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1501) Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the reimbursement of Hazardous Material Response Team members. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.27.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1538) Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,020 from the Parking Department Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Capital-Building Lease Account for rental of parking spaces per the lease agreement between the Trustees of Tufts College and the City of Somerville. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1576) Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on October 19, 2023. Page 7 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1571) Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 17, 2023. 6.C.2. Order (ID # 22-1449) By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Wilson That the City Solicitor and the Director of Parking provide this Council with an opinion on whether the adoption of Chapter 90, Section 20A of the Massachusetts General Laws would allow the City to mail tickets for traffic violations, including those identified through 311 reports. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.3. Ordinance (ID # 23-0076) By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Scott Amending Chapter 8, Article I of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as amended. 6.C.4. Resolution (ID # 23-0078) By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Scott Supporting Closed Captioning Accessibility. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0234) Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Camera Ticket Enforcement. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn. 6.C.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1354) Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis Tool. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn. 6.C.7. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1507) City Clerk conveying information regarding item #23-0076, amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 8 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 6.C.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1531) Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis Tool. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1532) Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Camera Ticket Enforcement. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-1574) Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 18, 2023. 6.D.2. License (ID # 23-0583) Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved. 6.D.3. License (ID # 23-0584) Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved. 6.D.4. License (ID # 23-1210) New Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 Washington St, 3 vehicles inside, 4 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs and autobody work, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn. 6.D.5. License (ID # 23-1339) New Garage License, Quick Auto Center, 30 Joy Street, 0 cars inside, 40 cars outside, for charging money to store vehicles, maintaining and operating a tow vehicle, and storing unregistered vehicles, Mon-Fri:8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, and Sun: closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved. 6.D.6. License (ID # 23-1340) New Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 Washington Street, 3 cars inside, 4 cars outside, for mechanical repairs, autobody work, and charging money to store vehicles, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, and Sun: closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.7. License (ID # 23-1479) New Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Garden, 273 Broadway, opening Sunday-Saturday from 10am to 2am for in-store, take-out and delivery service. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 9 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 6.D.8. Order (ID # 23-1486) By Councilor Scott That the Director of Inspectional Services, the Chief of Police and the City Clerk meet with this Council to discuss the operation of duly licensed live music venues in the city, and the applicability of the Noise Ordinance as written. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1590) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to add Chapter 6 Article VII to restrict and prohibit new building construction and major renovation projects that are not fossil fuel-free. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1585) Requesting authorization to borrow $5,561,768 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for street and sidewalk reconstruction. 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1584) Requesting approval of a transfer of $52,403 from the Salary Contingency account to Police Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining settlement with Local 888 - Crossing Guards. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1517) Requesting approval of a transfer of $32,000 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Housing Division Personal Services Account to the Office of Sustainability and Environment Personal Services Account to transfer the clean green program manager position to the Office of Sustainability and Environment. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1554) Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,925.42 from the Infrastructure & Asset Management Personal Services Account to the Engineering Personal Services Account to fund an existing position. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1555) Requesting approval to create a Senior Project Manager position in the Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management - Engineering Division. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1559) Requesting approval for specified City Employees to work the November 7, 2023 City Election. 7.8. Mayor's Communication (ID # 23-1557) Conveying the FY 2023 report of SomerViva: Office of Immigrant Affairs. Page 10 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1547) Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #23-0940. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License (ID # 23-1558) New Drainlayer's License, New England Construction Managers Inc. 9.2. License (ID # 23-1611) Renewing Outdoor Goods License, 130 Broadway LLC, 130 Broadway. 9.3. License (ID # 23-1580) Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 295 Broadway. 9.4. License (ID # 23-1579) Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 1 Davis Sq. 9.5. License (ID # 23-1578) Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 22-26 Union Sq. 9.6. License (ID # 23-1612) Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. 9.7. License (ID # 23-1613) Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Somerville Motors Inc, 182 Washington St. 9.8. Public Event (ID # 23-1561) Samuel Feller applying for a Public Event License for Neighborhood Chili Cookoff on October 27 from 10am to 5pm (raindate November 3). 9.9. Public Event (ID # 23-1562) Tiffany Cayarga applying for a Public Event License for Kingston St BP on October 28 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate October 29). 9.10. Public Event (ID # 23-1563) Kelsey Coffin applying for a Public Event License for Partridge Ave Halloween BP on October 29 from 4pm to 9pm. 9.11. Public Event (ID # 23-1564) Danielle Angelillo applying for a Public Event License for Pleasant Ave BP on October 31 from 3pm to 9pm. 9.12. Public Event (ID # 23-1565) Adrienne Agarwal applying for a Public Event License for Hall St BP on November 4 from 2:30pm to 7pm (raindate November 5). Page 11 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 9.13. Public Event (ID # 23-1566) Alliance for Safe Streets applying for a Public Event License for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 19 from 3pm to 7pm (raindate November 20). 9.14. Public Event (ID # 23-1567) Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for 27th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race on November 23 from 6am to 1pm. 9.15. Public Communication (ID # 23-1551) Harvard University conveying its Fall 2023 Accountability Report. 9.16. Public Communication (ID # 23-1552) David Thorpe submitting comments re: Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation. 9.17. Public Communication (ID # 23-1556) Digital Fourth submitting comments re: item #23-1354, Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis Tool. 9.18. Public Communication (ID # 23-1572) Yizhi You submitting comments re: homelessness in East Somerville. 9.19. Public Communication (ID # 23-1573) Bill Valletta submitting comments re: City Council Orders, item #22-1593 and item #23-0612. 9.20. Public Communication (ID # 23-1589) Tufts University conveying its Fall 2023 Accountability Report. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Order (ID # 23-1618) By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide additional play and athletic equipment for the outdoor recess area at the Edgerly School. 10.2. Order (ID # 23-1619) By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an outdoor storage box at the Edgerly School for additional equipment. Page 12 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 10.3. Order (ID # 23-1620) By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the Edgerly building for noise issues during class time, and provide necessary adjustments to classrooms to address acoustic issues. 10.4. Order (ID # 23-1621) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Engineering provide this Council with an update on the 2013 Pedestrian Accessibility Study and the progress made in the 10 years since its release. 10.5. Order (ID # 23-1622) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the implementation of the FileVine system that was procured to track Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaints. 10.6. Order (ID # 23-1623) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the status of the procurement of a Braille embosser to accommodate requests for materials in Braille. 10.7. Order (ID # 23-1624) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility add a speed bump to Shore Drive at Governor Winthrop Road. 10.8. Zoning Ordinance (ID # 23-1625) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld Amending Section 7.2.7 of the Zoning Ordinances to add Shared Workspace & Arts Education to Table 7.2.7 Permitted Uses. 10.9. Resolution (ID # 23-1626) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration increase the $55,000 allotted to support food access to $100,000, in accordance with its promise to pledge $1 million for participatory budgeting. 10.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1550) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $108,226.70 grant with no new match required from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Health and Human Services Department to support implementation of the Somerville-Cambridge Shared Public Health Service Initiative. 10.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1632) Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Linda Dubuque as City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Page 13 of 14
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 26, 2023 10.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1635) Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Francis J. Golden as Chief Assessor and Chair of the Board of Assessors. 10.13. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1631) Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors. 10.14. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1633) Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Richard Scanlon to the Board of Assessors. 10.15. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-1627) Chief of Police conveying supplemental information regarding Somerville's participation in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR). 10.16. License (ID # 23-1628) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, V.I.N.L. Transportation Inc., Med. #65. 10.17. License (ID # 23-1629) Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. 10.18. Public Event (ID # 23-1634) Theia Henderson applying for a Public Event License for Holyoke Rd BP on October 28 from 11am to 6pm (raindate October 29). 10.19. Public Event (ID # 23-1636) J.T. Scott applying for a Public Event License for Springfield St BP on October 31 from 4pm to 10:30pm. 10.20. Public Communication (ID # 23-1617) Charles Zammuto requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 563-565 Broadway from Urban Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 4 (MR4). 11. LATE ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 14 of 14