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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/18/2023 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2023-1593 1 Council MotionResolution in support of the state of Israel and the Israeli people.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1573 1 Mayor OrdinanceCouncilor Arroyo called Docket #1573, message and order for your approval an Order that will amend Chapter VI Section 6-11, the Gender Inclusion Ordinance to incorporate best practices regarding gender identity inclusion, from the Committee on Government Operations. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Arroyo, the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1574 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Louijeune called Docket #1574, an order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Seventeen Million One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($17,165,000.00) for the purpose of paying the costs associated with the boiler, roof, windows and doors replacement projects as the following schools: The Jeremiah E. Burke High School, The English High School, Dennis C. Haley Pilot School and the Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion Upper School. The City of Boston has applied for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11, not present 1 (Worrell), absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1575 1 Mayor Home Rule PetitionMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Seventy-Nine Dollars ($142,079.00) in the form of grant, for the FY23 Reducing Inquiry and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disability, awarded by the United States Department of Justice to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the purchase of SafetyNet tracking subscriptions for 275 families of individuals who have a tendency to wander due to dementia or developmental disabilities.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1576 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket #1576, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars ($18,480.00) in the form of a grant awarded by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston to be administered by the Department of Innovation and Technology. The grant will fund the fellowship program for El Centro IT training program graduates, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1577 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a donation from Northeastern University and its student authors in the form of a license to print and distribute a book titled “Make to Play: DYI Developmental Toys for Your Child’s First 3 Years” for the purpose of supporting the Mayor’s Office of Early Childhood’s family engagement programming.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1578 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on October 18, 2023, Docket #1578, for your approval an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($145,545.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston Public Schools and the Boston School Department Plant Administrators Association, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1579 1 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on October 18, 2023, Docket #1579, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston School Department for FY24 in the amount of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($145,545.00) to cover the FY24 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston Public Schools and the Boston School Department Plant Administrators Association. The terms of the contract are September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 2.5%, 2.5%,2.5%,2% and 2% to be given in September of each fiscal year of the contract terms. The agreement also includes increases to on call pay and comp-time policies, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1580 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket #1580, message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars ($60,329.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Cadets Association. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 16, 2023, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1581 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket #1581, message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY24 in the amount of Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars ($60,329.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Cadets Association. The terms of the contract are October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%,2%,1.5% and 2%, to be given in January of each fiscal year of the contract term, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1582 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice 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 August 30, 2023.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1583 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice 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 June 7, 2023.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1584 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice 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 April 12, 2023.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1585 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice 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 October 4, 2023.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1586 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Baker called Docket #1586, Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Nazzaro Community Center, 30 - 32 North Bennet Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (In effect after November 5, 2023 if not acted upon), from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed; yeas 13.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1587 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Nicholas Ariniello, Assessing Commissioner, of the appointment of Joseph O'Malley as an Assistant Assessor.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1588 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Trinity Financial regarding 150 Centre Street @ Shawmut Station -121A Application of Trinity Shawmut Limited Partnership for authorization and approval of a project Under M.G.L. Chapter 121A.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1589 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: result of the election; Karen T. Cross and Michael D. O'Reilly were elected to serve as Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board for a three year term.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1480 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1480, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Hart as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the Committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1481 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1481, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Jefferey Gonyeau as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the Committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1482 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1482, for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Heyne as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, the Committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1483 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1483, for the confirmation of the reappointment of John Freeman as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the Committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1484 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1484, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Bradford Walker as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, the Committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1485 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1485, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Lynn Smiledge as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, the Committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1486 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1486, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Felicia Jacques as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, the Committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1487 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1487, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Angela Ward Hyatt as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, the Committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1373 1 Committee ReportsOn the message and ordinance, referred on August 30, 2023, Docket #1373, to support public safety as the City doubles down on our public health-led approach to the crises of mental health, substance use, and unsheltered homelessness concentrated in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, the committee submitted a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 9, nays 3(Arroyo, Baker, Lara), present 1(Mejia).Remains in   Action details Video Video
2023-1590 1 Council Legislative ResolutionWITHDRAWNwithdrawn  Action details Video Video
2023-1591 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution designating a Hero Square at the Intersection of Beach Street and Hudson Street in Chinatown in Recognition of Wing O. Hom. Councilor Breadon in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2023-1592 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution supporting the Boston Transportation Department's efforts to transform New Edgerly Road into a pedestrian plaza. President Flynn in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2023-1594 1 Council Legislative ResolutionWITHDRAWNwithdrawn  Action details Not available
2023-1595 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lee Nave Jr. in City Council, effective October 14, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-1596 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lee Nave Jr. in City Council, effective October 21, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-1597 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Rita Fernandes in City Council, effective October 14, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-1598 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Rita Fernandes in City Council, effective October 21, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-1599 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia Kalayajian, Mary Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective October 14, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-1600 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia Kalayjian, Mary Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective October 21, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
GS-10/18/23 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for October 18, 2023.   Action details Not available
2023-1620 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from Councilor Worrell of his absence from the October 18, 2023 City Council Meeting.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1621 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from Councilor Arroyo of his absence from the October 18, 2023 City Council Meeting.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1622 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from Councilor Lara of her absence from the October 18, 2023 City Council Meeting.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1623 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from Councilor Louijeune of her absence from the October 18, 2023 City Council Meeting.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-1624 1 Report of Public OfficerResolution calling for the immediate deescalation and cease fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1601 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Brenda (Munsell) Flaherty.   Action details Video Video
2023-1602 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Marcela Bustamante.   Action details Not available
2023-1603 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 10 individuals for their long standing contributions as Boston Toastmasters.   Action details Not available
2023-1604 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Nancy E. Mickiewicz.   Action details Not available
2023-1605 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in recognition of the Korean American Citizens League of New England and Korean Day 2023.   Action details Not available
2023-1606 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Greater Boston Sickle Cell Association.   Action details Not available
2023-1607 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating Martin Harley.   Action details Not available
2023-1608 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Bill Callahan.   Action details Not available
2023-1609 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Michael Rich.   Action details Not available
2023-1610 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Craig Galvin.   Action details Not available
2023-1611 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing John "Jay" Broderick.   Action details Not available
2023-1612 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing St. Mary's Center for Women and Children.   Action details Not available
2023-1613 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing WORK Inc.   Action details Not available
2023-1614 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of John A. Coppola.   Action details Not available
2023-1615 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Mary E. Smith.   Action details Not available
2023-1616 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Jackie Schulte for her 50 years of service to the John Winthrop Nursery School.   Action details Not available
2023-1617 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Helen Cox on her 92nd birthday.   Action details Not available
2023-1618 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Noemy Rodriguez.   Action details Not available
2023-1619 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Post Commander George Rollins.   Action details Not available