Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/18/2024 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 (55) 55 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 2024-1385 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on September 18, 2024, Docket #1385, authorizing the City of Boston (the "City") to accept and expend the amount of Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000.00) in the form of a grant (the "Grant Payment"), awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury, to be administered by the City's Chief Financial Officer/Collector-Treasurer. This Grant Payment is made from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund in the Treasury of the United States established by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy), absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson). Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1386 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the MBI Digital Equity Partnership Program, awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury, passed through the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant will fund services and support for residents of the Commonwealth who cannot afford broadband service and/or internet connected devices or lack the digital literacy skills needed to utilized the internet. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1387 1   Mayor Order Councilor Santana called Docket #1387, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Six Thousand Dollars ($106,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Fire Prevention & Safety grant, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund critically needed resources to strengthen community fire prevention programs and enable scientific research on innovations that improve firefighter safety, health, and well-being, from the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice. Hearing on objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1388 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as ex-officio member of the Air Pollution Control Commission, effective immediately. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-1389 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Bridget Connelly as member of the Local 888 AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring September 12, 2026. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0100 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 8, 2022, Docket #0100, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Planning and Development Agency in the amount not to exceed Two Million Five Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars ($2,562,297.00) for the costs related to transportation improvement projects, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0101 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on September 28, 2022, Docket #0101, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Million Five Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($7,501,200.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal Highway Administration Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division, to be administered by the Boston Transportation Department and the Boston Public Works Department. The grant will fund a portion of the design cost for the Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue project, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1105 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on July 10, 2024, Docket #1105, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00) and any interest accrued thereon-received in the form of annual Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) payments and held in an interest-bearing escrow fund until designated for use by the City-for the Sullivan Square Infrastructure Project, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1108 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on July 10, 2024, Docket #1108, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand ($38,000.00) in the form of a grant for the MHC FY24 Survey and Planning Grant Phase II, awarded by the United States Department of the Interior, passed through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, to be administered by the Office of Historic Preservation. The grant will fund Phase II of the East Boston Survey Update. The aim of Phase II is to produce new and updated inventory forms for properties in East Boston's Orient Heights area, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1169 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1169, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($539,256.00) in the form of a grant, for the MassEVIP Charging Stations, awarded by MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant will fund sixty (60) electric vehicle charging stations under the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) Public Access Charging (PAC) Program, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1275 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1275, for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) in the amount not to exceed Four Million Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($4,382,932.66) cost related to the following projects: Two Financial Center, The Victor (Simpson Parcel), 1501 Commonwealth Avenue, 1297-1305 Blue Hill Avenue, BIDMC New Inpatient Building, 1350 Boylston Street, 76 Stoney Road, Seaport Square Northern Avenue Bridge, 745 Atlantic Avenue, 370-380 Harrison Avenue, Boston University Center- Dental School, Boston Landing, 780 Morrissey Boulevard, 289 Walk Hill Street, Allston Yard Building A, 61-83 Braintree Street, and Belvidere Street Student Housing Project, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1277 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28. 2024, Docket #1277, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Reconnecting Communities-Pilot Program, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation. The grant will fund the assessment of the feasibility of reconnecting the Chinatown neighborhood that was bisected by the construction of I-90, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1390 1   Council Ordinance Ordinance reforming the Boston Cultural Council. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended, the ordinance was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Coletta Zapata). The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1391 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss a holistic vision for District Seven in order to redress historic racial harm and to uphold District Seven Constituents' Civil Rights. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1392 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to provide additional support and informational sessions on the distribution of Boston’s new 225 liquor licenses. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1393 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools’ FY26 Budget. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1394 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the Nubian Square Task Force, its goals, vision, and composition in alignment with the principles of equity and recovery. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1395 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss residency requirements for COB employees. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1396 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the process of establishing hero squares in the City of Boston. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1397 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss long-term vacant commercial spaces in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Weber and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1398 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the Educational and Workforce Development past successes and future opportunities of youth jobs offered by the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Fernandes Anderson as original co-sponsors. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1399 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to review the procedures and protocols for the termination of City appointees. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1400 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing September 23, 2024 as Bisexuality Visibility Day. On motion of Councilors Santana and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1401 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Santana and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1402 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution celebrating Amilcar Cabral and his contribution to the independence of Guinea and Cabo Verde. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1403 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing September as Baby Safety Month to promote infant safety and injury prevention in Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the rules were passed. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1404 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing September 17-23 as National Constitutional Week in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1419 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution honoring the lives lost and those held hostage following the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1420 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Councilor Coletta Zapata regarding her absence from the September 18, 2024 City Council Meeting. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-1421 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ron Cobb, Karishma Chouhan, Arnita Flint, Michelle A.L. Goldberg, Meghan Kavanagh, Cora F. Montrond, Candace Morales, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino, and Ethan Vara in City Council, effective September 21, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-1422 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ron Cobb, Karishma Chouhan, Arnita Flint, Michelle A.L. Goldberg, Meghan Kavanagh, Cora F. Montrond, Candace Morales, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino, and Ethan Vara, in City Council, effective November 16, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-1423 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) in the form of a grant, FY25 Festivals & Projects, awarded by Massachusetts Cultural Council, to be administered by the City Clerk. The grant would fund financial assistance for an art installation celebrating the generational contributions of Italian immigrants to the North End neighborhood of Boston. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1424 1   Mayor Order Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Carless as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2027. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1425 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to discuss inadequate delivery services by the United States Postal Service within Mission Hill and other Boston neighborhoods. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1336 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Durkan called Docket #1336, communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #243.11, The William Lloyd Garrison House, 17 Highland Park Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 (in effect after October 9, 2024 if not acted upon), from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the designation was passed. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2024-1171 1   Mayor Order Councilor Santana called Docket #1171, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Thirty-One Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($260,031.75) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program (COPPGP), awarded by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund and support the installation of CO alarms and training and public education programs to promote health and public safety, from the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available GS-9/18/24 1   Green Sheet Legislative Calendar for September 18, 2024.     Action details Video 2024-1405 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Hannibal Auto Repair.     Action details Video 2024-1406 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Charlie Connors.     Action details Not available 2024-1407 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing American Food Basket.     Action details Not available 2024-1408 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Parziale's Bakery.     Action details Not available 2024-1409 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Jake Silveria.     Action details Not available 2024-1410 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Sammy Carlo.     Action details Not available 2024-1411 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Ducali Pizzeria & Bar.     Action details Not available 2024-1412 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Johnny "Mangia" Pagliuca.     Action details Not available 2024-1413 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Steven Scire.     Action details Not available 2024-1414 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Helen Gallo Bryan.     Action details Not available 2024-1415 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Susan Huang.     Action details Not available 2024-1416 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Jane Hurley O'Connor.     Action details Not available 2024-1417 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Annie Grant.     Action details Not available 2024-1418 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Bishop Dr. Everett Dallas Jr.     Action details Not available 2024-1426 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Penguin Pizza.     Action details Video 2024-1427 1   Report of Public Officer Resolution recognizing Friends of the Public Garden.     Action details Video 2024-1428 1   Report of Public Officer Resolution in memory of Thomas Weldon.     Action details Video 2024-1429 1   Report of Public Officer Resolution recognizing Marta Daneshvar and Dr. Daniel Daneshvar.     Action details Video