Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/17/2021 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (49) 49 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 2021-1166 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Councilor Bok called Docket #1166, message and order for your approval an order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of One Million Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($1,212,000.00) for the purpose of paying the cost of a feasibility study and schematic design associated with the boiler and window and door replacement projects at certain Boston Public Schools. This includes the payments of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of the Boston Public Schools, from the Assignment sheet. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Bok, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1167 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on November 17, 2021 Docket #1167, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirteen Million Five Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($13,520,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY21 Urban Areas Security Initiative, awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management. The fund will continue to support planning, exercises, trainings and operations that build regional capacities to help prevent, respond to and recover from threats or acts of terrorism, including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive incidents, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1168 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on November 17, 2021 Docket #1167, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Four Dollars ($2,070,874.00) in the form of a grant for the FY22 Title III-C, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund nutrition services for older adults in the City of Boston. These services are enhanced by Federal Nutrition Services Incentive Program and state Elder Lunch Program grants, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1169 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on November 17, 2021 Docket #1169, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($1,006,875.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY22 Title III-B for Supportive Services, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Supportive Services for older adults in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1170 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on November 17, 2021 Docket #1170, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred Twenty Dollars ($526,120.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY22 Title III-E, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Caregiver Services for older adults in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1171 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on November 17, 2021 Docket #1171, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Dollars ($417,870.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY22 Title III-A, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund cost for administration of Title III programs, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1172 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Two Hundred Forty -Two Dollars ($171,242.00) in the form of a grant for the FFY20 Title III-Ombudsman, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund services and advocacy for seniors in nursing home. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1173 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($92,735.50) in the form of a grant, for the FY21 Emergency Management Performance Grant, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the Massachusetts Emergency Agency, to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1174 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($81,275.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY22 Title III-D, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Health Promotion and Evidence-Based Services for older adults in Boston. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1175 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY22 First Responder Naloxone Administration Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Department Public Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the purchase of Naloxone and related supplies for use by the Boston Police Department. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1176 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) in the form of a grant for the National Arts Program, awarded by the National Arts Program Foundation to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1177 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Maureen Joyce, City Auditor; transmitting reports listing transfers made solely for the purpose of closing accounts for Fiscal Year 2021. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-1178 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Daniel R. Green as Secretary of the City of Boston Licensing Board, for a term expiring June 7, 2026. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-1179 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from Councilor Wu of her resignation from the Boston City Council effective November 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-1180 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Board of Election Commissioners certifying the results of the election held for Mayor and City Council. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-0352 2   Committee Reports The Petition, referred on February 24, 2021, Docket #0352, of A Yankee Line, for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to be denied. The report was accepted; the order was denied without prejudice.   Action details Video 2021-0828 2   Committee Reports The Petition, referred on June 30, 2021, Docket #0828, of WeDriveU, Inc. for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to placed on file. The report was accepted; the order was placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-0829 2   Committee Reports The Petition, referred on June 30, 2021, Docket #0829, Petition of WeDriveU, Inc. for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to placed on file. The report was accepted; the order was placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-0830 2   Committee Reports The Petition, referred on June 30, 2021, Docket #0830, of WeDriveU, Inc. for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to placed on file. The report was accepted; the order was placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-0296 2   Committee Reports The Petition, referred on February 3, 2021, Docket #0296, for a special law re: An Act Relative to The Boston Landmarks Commission, the committee submitted a report recommending that the home rule petition ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft.   Action details Video 2021-0441 2   Committee Reports An Ordinance, referred on March 17, 2021, Docket #0441, relative to the investments of the City Treasury, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft.   Action details Video 2021-1023 2   Committee Reports Communication, referred on September 29, 2021, Docket #1023 received from Susan L. Sullivan Executive Director, Newmarket Business Association regarding the proposed petition for a Newmarket Business Improvement District, the committee submitted a report recommending the communication ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-0900 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action An Ordinance, referred on August 18, 2021, to provide for legal representation of the Boston Groundwater Trust by the City of Boston Law Department, the committee submitted a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1181 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing regarding Access to Low-Cost Veterinary Care. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1182 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on November 17, 2021 Docket #1182, relative to the adoption of classification in the City of Boston in Fiscal Year 2022, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1183 1   Council 17F Order Order requesting certain information under section 17F: regarding the Boston Water and Sewer Commission Diversity Cultural Assessment Report. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1184 1   Council 17F Order Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: Boston Public School incident reports. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Not available 2021-1185 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution Opposing the Proposed Relocation of the Herter Community Garden. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2021-1186 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2021-1187 1   Personnel Orders Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Michelle Goldberg, Kerry Jordan, Juan Lopez, Candace Morales, Christine O'Donnell, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino, Yuleidy Valdez and Ashley Vassal in City Council effective November 13, 2021. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1188 1   Personnel Orders Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Michelle Goldberg, Kerry Jordan, Juan Lopez, Candace Morales, Christine O'Donnell, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino, Yuleidy Valdez and Ashley Vassal in City Council effective November 20, 2021. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1189 1   Personnel Orders Councilor O'Malley for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gina Endres in City Council effective November 13, 2021. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1190 1   Personnel Orders Councilor O'Malley for Councilor Baker offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Malaki Hernandez, Patricia McCormack, Joseph McEachern and Julie Ryan in City Council effective November 20, 2021. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1191 1   Personnel Orders Councilor O'Malley for Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Alana Olsen in the City Council effective November 20, 2021. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1192 1   Personnel Orders Councilor O'Malley for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ana Calderon, Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Sophia Wang and Vanessa Woo in City Council. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1204 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from Councilor Janey of her absence from the Boston City Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-1205 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on November 17, 2021, Docket #1205, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000.00) in the form a grant, awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury, to be administered by the City of Boston's Chief Financial Officer/Collector Treasurer. The grant will fund the communities and families most affected by the public health and economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the expansion of the fare free transit program, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2021-1206 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Eneida Tavares, Chair, of the Board of Election, request and recommend that the city hold in person early voting for the December 14, 2021 Special State Primary for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1193 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of James L. Hickey. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1194 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Lindy Williamson. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1195 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Joanie Golden. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1196 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Roza Lyons. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1197 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing American Warrior Initiative. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1198 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating eight community members for receiving the 2021 Hidden Heroes and Sheroes Award. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1199 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Sociedad para el Desarollo Communitario (SODECO). adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1200 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing General Octavio Ariza Núñez. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1201 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Women Veterans Network. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1202 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Brighton Marine. adopted   Action details Not available 2021-1203 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Florence D'Abella. adopted   Action details Video