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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/20/2024 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2024-0529 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Coletta called Docket #0529, message and order for your approval a home rule petition to the General Court entitled "Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to the Creation of a Branch of the Boston Public Library within an Affordable Housing Development in the Downtown Section of the City of Boston," from the Committee on Government Operations. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta, the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0530 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0530, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred and Ninety-Three Dollars ($7,767,193.00) 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 Detectives Benevolent Society, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 1 (Mejia), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0531 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0531, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department in the amount of Seven Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars ($7,767,193.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 and July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 2%, 1%, and 2.5% to be given in July of each fiscal year of the contract term as well as the addition of the Transitional Career in July 2023. The contract also contains reforms relating to discipline, officer return to duty, paid detail system, and union release. Filed in Office of the City Clerk on March 18, 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 1 (Mejia), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0532 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0532, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($34,294.00) to provide funding for a city department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0533 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0533, order for a supplemental appropriation Order for a city department in the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($34,294.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases of 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in Office of the City Clerk on March 18, 2024. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0534 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionCouncilor Durkan called Docket #0534, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Senam Kumahia as a member of the Bay Village Historic District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the appointment was confirmed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0535 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0535, for the confirmation of the appointment of Franklin Ross as a member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring March 18, 2029, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0536 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0536, for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0537 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0537, for the confirmation of the appointment of Celina Barrios-Millner as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring February 5, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0538 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0538, for the confirmation of the appointment of Lindsey Marie Mac-Jones as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring March 18, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0539 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0539, for the confirmation of the appointment of John Amodeo as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0540 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0540, for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0541 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0541, for the confirmation of the appointment of Celina Barrios-Millner as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring February 5, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0542 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0542, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Michael Woodall as a member of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, for a term expiring January 3, 2028, the committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0543 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Mariama White-Hammond, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2024-0544 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 March 6, 2024.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2024-0545 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 February 7, 2024.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2024-0546 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Durkan called Docket #0546, Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Blue Cross Blue Shield Building, 133 Federal Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (in effect after April 20, 2024 if not acted upon), from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0547 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Durkan called Docket #0547, Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Hutchinson Building, 29 Bromfield Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (in effect after April 20, 2024 if not acted upon), from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0548 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received by the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Residency Compliance Commission regarding the Updated Annual Report (January thru December 2022).Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2024-0549 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Nicholas Ariniello, Assessing Commissioner, of the appointment of Kidani Abadi as Director of Assessor Services for the Personal Property Unit.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2024-0550 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received by the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding "Proposed Minor Modification to the Washington Park Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Mass.R-24, with respect to L-49 and L-50.”Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2024-0171 2 Committee ReportsOn the Home Rule Petition, referred on January 24, 2024, Docket #0171, To Ensure Future Inauguration Dates Do Not Fall on a Federal Holiday, the committee submitted a report recommending that the docket ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy).The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft.  Action details Video Video
2024-0257 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and ordinance, referred on January 31, 2024, Docket #0257, creating the Planning Department in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass in an amended draft. Councilor Mejia offered an amendment; seconded by Councilor Fernandes Anderson. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the amendment did not pass; yeas 2, nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Worrell). Later in session, Councilor Mejia moved return Docket #0257 to committee; seconded by Councilor Murphy. Motion did not prevail; yeas 5, nays 8 (Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). On motion of Councilor Coletta, the report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in an amended draft; yeas 8, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).Remains in   Action details Video Video
2024-0256 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionCouncilor Coletta called Docket #0256, message and order for your approval an Ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter 12, Section 12-3.5, Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement, from the Committee on Government Operations. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed.Remains in   Action details Video Video
2024-0338 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0338, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Two Hundred and Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($1,203,751.00) to provide funding for various City Departments for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2024-0339 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0339, a supplemental appropriation Order for various departments for the FY24 in the amount of One Million Two Hundred and Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($1,203,751.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases of 2% to be given in July of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. The agreement also includes changes to personal days, an increase in the clothing allowance and training funds, and increases to certain differentials, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2024-0340 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0340, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($647,254.00) to provide funding for various City Departments for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Service Employees International Union, Local 888, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2024-0341 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0341, a supplemental appropriation Order for various departments for the FY24 in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($647,254.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained with the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Service Employees International Union. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases of 2% to be given in January of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $750 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year after the percentage increase. The agreement also includes an expansion of the clothing allowance, an increase to the weekend differential, and compensation reviews of certain position groups, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2024-0459 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 6, 2024, Docket #0459, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($2,945.00) 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 New York Typographical Union CWA Local 14156, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2024-0460 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 6, 2024, Docket #0460, a supplemental appropriation Order for the FY24 in the amount of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($2,945.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained with the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the New York Typographical Union CWA Local 14156. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2% to be given in January of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900 and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year, after the 2% increase, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2024-0551 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to review resources and organization of youth sports across Boston.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0552 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to audit the implementation and outcomes of restorative justice practices in Boston Public Schools.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0553 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to audit the City of Boston's procurement processes, procedures, and progress.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0554 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to audit Boston Public Schools' special education services and return on investments.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0555 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing on government transparency and accountability towards service provision spending for English language learners.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0556 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision making protocols in city government.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0557 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Bangladesh Independence Day.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2024-0558 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing March 21, 2024 as Andrea Swain Day in the City of Boston.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2024-0559 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in Support of The Location Shield Act.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
GS-3/20/24 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for March 20, 2024.   Action details Not available
2024-0567 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0567, for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0568 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0568, for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Fort Point Channel District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0569 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ariel Burey in City Council, effective March 18, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2024-0570 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Yuqing Sun in City Council, effective March 23, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2024-0571 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Yuqing Sun in City Council, effective March 30, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2024-0560 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing National Equal Pay Day.   Action details Video Video
2024-0561 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Captain Nemo's.   Action details Not available
2024-0562 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.   Action details Not available
2024-0563 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing sixteen students for their artistic creativity as 3rd grade poster winners.   Action details Not available
2024-0564 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating Frank Baker for being inducted into the Dorchester Hall of Fame.   Action details Not available
2024-0565 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Elder Kenneth L. Forde.   Action details Not available
2024-0566 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution extending congratulations to the Boston Latin School Boys Hockey team for winning the 2024 Division 2 MIAA Championship.   Action details Not available