Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/1/2015 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, City Hall
City Council Meeting
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2015-0631 1 HistoricalCouncilor Zakim offered the following: Resolution recognizing John Jackson. .adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0619 1 HistoricalNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Craig Galvin, as a member of the City of Boston Scholarship Fund Committee, for a term expiring March 23, 2018.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0625 1 HistoricalCouncilor Linehan for Councilor Ciommo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alexander J. Chase, Mark Handley, Deborah O'Leary and Joseph T. Walsh in City Council.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0616 1 HistoricalNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 25, 2015.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0626 1 HistoricalCouncilor Linehan for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Robyn Casper, Shaikh Hasib, Tricia Kalayjian, Maria Lanza, Ryan Spitz and Paul Sullivan in City Council.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0495 1 HistoricalThe Committee on City, Neighborhood Services and Veterans Affairs, to which was referred on March 11, 2015 Docket #0495, message and order authorizing the City of Boston Transportation Department to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation ("MassDOT") in an amount not to exceed Three Million One Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Four Hundred and Three Dollars ($3,159,403.00) to fund a majority of the Phase 1 design and engineering services for the Rutherford Avenue Improvement Project, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0639 1 HistoricalCouncilor McCarthy offered the following: Resolution congratulating Mary Margaret Pitts.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0496 1 HistoricalOrder authorizing the City of Boston to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest for the Carter Development Day Care School.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0550 1 HistoricalOrder approving an appropriation of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00) for the purpose of paying cost of a feasibility study and schematic design work associated with the renovation or new construction of a facility for the Josiah Quincy Upper School. Upon completion of the feasibility study, the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of Boston Public Schools.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0637 1 HistoricalCouncilors Murphy, McCarthy, Wu and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution congratulating Marietta Phinney.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0640 1 HistoricalCouncilor McCarthy offered the following: Resolution congratulating Musiconnects.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0641 1 HistoricalCouncilor McCarthy offered the following: Resolution congratulating Brother Anthony K. Cavet.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0656 1 HistoricalCouncilor LaMattina offered the following: Resolution in memory of Diana Albano.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0658 1 HistoricalCouncilor LaMattina offered the following: Resolution in memory of Anthony "Bucky" Disciscio.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0644 1 HistoricalMessage and order authorizing the Department of Neighborhood Development, to apply for, accept and expend Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Program, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS , Emergency Solutions Grant and Continuum of Care from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0627 1 HistoricalCouncilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of John Joe Somers.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0652 1 HistoricalCouncilor Ciommo offered the following: Resolution in memory of Nancy A. Walker.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0653 1 HistoricalCouncilor Linehan offered the following: Resolution in memory of William J. Cook Sr.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0654 1 HistoricalCouncilor O"Malley offered the following: Resolution in memory of Sam Sherwood.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0655 1 HistoricalCouncilor Linehan offered the following: Resolution in memory of Alice V. Connolly.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0645 1 HistoricalMessage and order authorizing the Transportation Department to accept and expend a grant of Fifty One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($51,760.00) from the PeopleForBikes, for the purpose of supporting the City's Hubway equity projects, specifically expanding programs to make Hubway memberships available to low-income residents.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0624 1 HistoricalCouncilor Linehan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees John Allison, James W. Chan, Elaine M. Cloherty, Jared Hogan, Kara Nagle and John Ulrich in City Council.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0632 1 Historical32Councilors Linehan and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution in memory of Robert B. Flynn.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0618 1 HistoricalNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of March 11, 2015.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0382 1 HistoricalOrder for the confirmation of the re-appointment of Harold Cox as a member of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health for a term expiring January 1, 2018.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0638 1 HistoricalCouncilor McCarthy offered the following: Resolution congratualting Barbara Wicker.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0383 1 HistoricalOrder for the confirmation of the re-appointment of Dr. Joseph Betancourt as a member of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health for a term expiring January 4, 2016.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0551 1 HistoricalOrder approving an appropriation of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00) for the purpose of paying cost of a feasibility study and schematic design work associated with the renovation or new construction of a facility for the Boston Arts Academy. Upon completion of the feasibility study, the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of Boston Public Schools.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0643 1 HistoricalCouncilor Yancey offered the following: Resolution recognizing 24 people for their contribution to during the Golden Age of Radio at WRBB 104.0 FM, a public service of Northeastern University.adopted  Action details Not available
2015- 1 HistoricalMessage and order authorizing the Transportation Department to accept and expend a grant of Fifty One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Dollars($51,760.00).adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0633 1 HistoricalCouncilors Linehan and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution in memory of Kevin M. Mayeradopted  Action details Not available
2015-0623 1 HistoricalCouncilor Jackson offered the following: Order for hearing to review the services and supports to English language learner students in the Boston Public Schools.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0646 1 HistoricalMessage and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Cathleen Douglas Stone as a member of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission for a term ending January 1, 2018.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0630 1 HistoricalCouncilor Ciommo offered the following: Resolution in memory of John F. Robinson.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0629 1 HistoricalCouncilor Ciommo offered the following: Resolution recognizing Mandy & Joe's Restaurant.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0628 1 HistoricalCouncilor Wu offered the following: Resolution congratulating the Loong Kong Tien Yee Association.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0620 1 HistoricalCommunication was received from the Mayor regarding his absence from the City from March 26, until March 29, 2015.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0622 1 HistoricalCouncilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution that the Council urges the Massachusetts Legislature to take action to support an appropriation of funding necessary to maintain Reading Recovery's existing level of superb instruction.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0635 1 HistoricalCouncilors Murphy, McCarthy, Wu and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution congratulating Brittany Butler.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0615 1 HistoricalNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 11, 2015.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0617 1 HistoricalNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of March 4, 2015.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0634 1 HistoricalCouncilor Wu offered the following: Resolution congratulating the Lee Family Association on its Chinese New Year banquet.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0621 1 HistoricalCommunication was received from Huy Nguyen, MD, Interim Executive Director & Medical Director of The Boston Public Health Commission, presenting the 2014-2015 annual assessment of the health of Boston residents.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0380 1 HistoricalOrder for the confirmation of the re-appointment of Celia Wcislo as member of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health for a term expiring January 2, 2017.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0381 1 Historicalorder for the confirmation of the re-appointment of Dr. Paula A. Johnson, as a member and Chairperson of the Boston Public Health Commission’s Board of Health for the remainder of a term expiring January 1, 2018.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0552 1 HistoricalOrder amending an appropriation order that would raise the amount from Five Hundred Fifty Thousand ($550,000.00) to Thirteen Million Dollars ($13,000,000.00) from funds previous held by the Boston Redevelopment Authority on behalf of the City and currently held in the City's Capital Fund for the purpose of major rehabilitation, renovation or new construction of the Josiah Quincy Upper School.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0636 1 HistoricalCouncilors Murphy, McCarthy, Wu and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution congratulating Erica Hirshler.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0642 1 HistoricalCouncilor Yancey offered the following: Resolution congratulating Lamont Lilly.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0657 1 HistoricalCouncilor LaMattina offered the following: Resolution recognizing Candice Cook.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0660 1 HistoricalCouncilor LaMattina offered the following: Resolution in memory of Fred Ruggiero.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0659 1 HistoricalCouncilor LaMattina offered the following: Resolution in memory of Josephine Gentile.adopted  Action details Not available
2015- 1 HistoricalMessage and Order authorizing the department of Neighborhood Development to apply for and expend Federal Fiscal Year2015,Community Development BlockGrant,Home Investment Partnership Program,Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids, Emergency Solutions Grant and Continuum of Care.adopted  Action details Not available
2015- 1 HistoricalOrder for the confirmation of the re-appointment of Cathleen Douglas Stone, as a member and of the BostonWater and Sewar Commission’sfor a term expiring January 1, 2018.adopted  Action details Not available
2015- 1 HistoricalCouncilor Yancey offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F:adopted  Action details Not available
2015- 1 HistoricalCouncilor Yancey offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F:adopted  Action details Not available
2015- 1 HistoricalCouncilor Yancey offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F:adopted  Action details Not available
2015- 1 HistoricalCouncilor Jackson offered the following: Resolution urging the City of Boston to take action in order to reflect the City;s commitment to equity by prohibiting publicly funded travel to the state of Arkansas while House Bill 1228 remains in effect.adopted  Action details Not available
2015- 1 HistoricalCouncilor Jackson offered the following: Resolution urging the City of Boston to take action in order to reflect the City;s commitment to equity by prohibiting publicly funded travel to the state ofIndiana while "The Religious Freedom Restoration Act" remains in effect.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0649 1 HistoricalCouncilor Yancey offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F:adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0661 1 HistoricalCouncilor Ciommo offered the following: Resolution in memory of Cora M. Tenaglia.adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0647 1 HistoricalCouncilor Yancey offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F:adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0648 1 HistoricalCouncilor Yancey offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F:adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0650 1 HistoricalCouncilor Jackson, O’Malley, Yancey, Baker, Ciommo, Flaherty, and Linehan offered the following: Resolution urging the City of Boston to take action in order to reflect the City’s commitment to equity by prohibiting publicly funded travel to the state of Arkansas while House Bill 1228 remains in effect. On motion of Councilor Jackson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. adopted  Action details Not available
2015-0651 1 HistoricalCouncilor Jackson, O’Malley, Yancey, baker, Ciommo, Flaherty and Linehan offered the following: Resolution urging the City of Boston to take action in order to reflect the City’s commitment to equity by prohibiting publicly funded travel to the state of Indiana while "The Religious Freedom Restoration Act" remains in effect. On motion of Councilor Jackson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. adopted  Action details Not available