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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/6/2023 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2023-1796 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on November 27, 2023, Docket #1796, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirteen Million Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($13,317,200.00) in the form of a grant from the FY2023 Urban Area 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 grant will fund planning, exercise, trainings, and operational needs, that will help prevent, respond to and recover from threats of acts of terrorism, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incidents, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The order failed to pass; yeas 6, nays 6 (Arroyo, Breadon, Lara, Louijeuene, Mejia, Worrell), absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1797 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Community First Partnership, awarded by Mass Save to be administered by the Environment Department. The grant will fund outreach and engagement with environmental justice communities to drive increased awareness and measurable participation in energy efficiency programs. Placed on file. Later in session Councilor Flynn referred Docket #1797 to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks. Later in the session, Councilor Lara moved for reconsideration of Docket #1797. Reconsideration prevailed On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1798 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kate England as an Ex Officio Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0410 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and ordinance, referred on February 10, 2023, Docket #0410, Petition for a Special Law re: An Act increasing the maximum amount of fines which may be imposed for violations of ordinances and authorizing the City of Boston to place municipal charge liens on certain properties in the City of Boston for nonpayment of any local charges, fees or fines, 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 12, not present 1 (Lara).The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft.  Action details Video Video
2023-0626 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and ordinance, referred on March 17, 2023, Docket #0626, amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Section 16-1.9G, to prohibit the sale of guinea pigs in pet shops, 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.The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1794 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on November 29, 2023, Docket #1794, relative to the Adoption of Classification in the City of Boston in FY 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1721 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Voting For All Legal Residents in the City of Boston. The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy), absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Remains in   Action details Video Video
2023-1367 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a hearing on the viability, transparency and community engagement process regarding the proposed plan to move the John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science from Roxbury to West Roxbury. Councilor Breadon in the Chair.Remains in   Action details Video Video
2023-1799 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing support for H.872 & S.481, an act establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. On motion of Councilors Lara and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2023-1800 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Hanukkah in the City of Boston. Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
GS-12/6/23 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for December 6, 2023.   Action details Video Video
2023-1811 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kennedy Avery, Anthony Beaz and Jacob Werner in City Council, effective December 9, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-1812 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on December 6, 2023, Docket #1812, for your approval, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Sixteen Million Seven Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty Dollars($16,799,440.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increase contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and Boston Police Patrolman's 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
2023-1813 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on December 6, 2023, Docket #1813, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY24 in the amount of Thirty Million Seven Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($30,799,440.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolman's Association. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 and July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 1.5% and 2%, 1% and 2.5%, to be given in July of each year of the contract term, as well the addition of the Transitional Career Award Program in July 2023. The contract also contains reforms relating to discipline officer return to duty, the paid detail system, and union release,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
2023-1814 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Industrial School for Girls, Dorchester, MA, as a Landmark.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1815 1 Report of Public OfficerMessage and order for your approval an order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), Division of Conservation Services; Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to the Walsh Playground located in the neighborhood of Roxbury. On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-1816 1 Report of Public OfficerResolution opposing the proposed plan to move the John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science from Roxbury to West Roxbury. Councilor Breadon in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Fernandes Anderson and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9, nays 2 (Arroyo and Durkin), present 1 (Louijeune), not present 1 (Flaherty).The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2023-1817 1 Report of Public OfficerResolution reclaiming the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center for our Boston Public School Athletes. Councilor Breadon in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Mejia and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. Councilor Flynn in the Chair.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2023-1818 1 Report of Public OfficerAn Ordinance amending Chapter XI, Section 6.9-c of the City of Boston Code, Ordinances regarding Permits for Street Work.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-1105 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Lara called Docket #1105, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($416,316.00) in the form of a grant for the Smart and Connected Communities, awarded by the National Sciences Foundation, passed through Northeastern University, to be administered by the Mayor’s Office. The grant will fund the Common SENSES (Standards for Enacting Sensor Network for an Equitable Society) project, which is focused on climate resilience and capital development along the Blue Hill Avenue corridor. The project partners are Northeastern University’s Boston Area Research Initiative, Mayor’s Office of New Mechanics, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Project RIGHT, from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1703 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Lara called Docket #1703, message and order for your approval an order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), Division of Conservation Services’ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to the Walsh Playground located in the neighborhood of Mattapan, from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1747 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Lara called Docket #1747, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars ($352,270.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Fair Housing Assistance Program, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Boston Fair Housing & Equity Commission. The grant will fund processing and training cost related to housing discrimination complaints received by the Boston Housing & Equity Commission, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1748 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Lara called Docket #1748, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars ($304,430.00) in the form of a grant for the FY24 Fair Housing Assistance Program, awarded the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the Office of Fair Housing & Equity. The grant will fund processing and training cost related to housing discrimination complaints received by the Boston Fair Housing & Equity Commission, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Lara, the order was passed.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1801 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing John Steies.   Action details Not available
2023-1802 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Jie Long and U.S.- China Cultural and Sports Exchange Day.   Action details Not available
2023-1803 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Thomas A. Kershaw.   Action details Not available
2023-1804 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement.   Action details Not available
2023-1805 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing fifteen Boston Police Officers on their Retirement.   Action details Not available
2023-1806 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Olivia Hay Nichols.   Action details Not available
2023-1807 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Michael Gene Haines.   Action details Not available
2023-1808 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Highland Street Foundation.   Action details Not available
2023-1809 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Boston Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees.   Action details Not available
2023-1810 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Kameela Blackmon and Aliyah Mohamed.   Action details Not available