Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/15/2021 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 (44) 44 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 2021-1273 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) in the form of a grant, for Immigrant Advancement Initiatives, awarded by the Donor Group to be administered by the department of Immigrant Advancement. The grant will fund programs, initiatives, events and small grants that enable immigrants to play an active role in the economic, civic, social and cultural life of the City of Boston. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1274 1   Mayor Order Message and order to accept for the benefit of the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, a donation of a Shower Trailer from the Boston Public Health Commission valued at Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($38,781.00). The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1275 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Councilor Edwards regarding nominations for the East Boston Housing Stabilization Trust Fund. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-0600 3   Committee Reports On the Ordinance, referred on April 28, 2021, Docket #0600, to Create a Task Force to Address Literacy Rates in the City of Boston, 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.   Action details Video 2021-0638 3   Committee Reports On the message and ordinance, referred on May 5, 2021, Docket #0638, to create the Boston Commemoration Commission, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft.   Action details Video 2021-1219 2   Committee Reports On the petition, referred on December 1, 2021, Docket #1219, for a special law re: An Act Regarding The Disability Pension for Matthew Morris, submits 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 2021-1220 2   Committee Reports On the petition, referred on December 1, 2021, Docket #1220, for a special law re: An Act Regarding The Disability Pension for Richard Cintilo, submits 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 2021-1221 2   Committee Reports On the petition, referred on December 1, 2021, Docket #1221, for a special law re: An Act Regarding the Disability Pension for Scott O’Brien, submits 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 2021-1239 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on December 1, 2021, Docket #1239, authorizing the creation of a Sheltered Market Program in conformity with the requirements of G.L.C Chapter 30 B Section 18. This authorization applies to contracts for goods, professional services and support services. this authorization is for no more than 6 contracts which must be awarded by June 30, 2022. This Sheltered Market Program shall be available for disadvantaged minority and women owned venders for whom there is a demonstrated "substantial Disparity" in the City's 2020 Disparity Study,the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-0863 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to discuss pest control and illegal dumping in the City of Boston. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-0732 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing regarding maximizing workforce development opportunities in biotechnology for Boston residents. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-1167 2   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. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1168 2   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. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1169 2   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. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1170 2   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. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1171 2   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. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1207 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order referred on December 1, 2021 Docket #1207 authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($106,575.00), in the form of a grant, for the FY22 DMH Co-Response Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The grant will fund a full-time recovery coach/forensic peer specialist to assist Boston Police Department officers with Hub & Center of Responsibility meetings, citywide, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1209 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on December 1, 2021 Docket #1209, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($72,600.00) in the form of a grant for the FY2022 Jail/Arrest Diversion Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The grant will fund overtime cost to backfill Crisis Intervention Training and other mental health training for officers, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1240 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred onDecember 8, 2021 Docket #1240 authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Dollars ($399,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the East Boston Foundation Fund II, awarded by the Massachusetts Port Authority to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Age Strong Commission’s operation and management of the East Boston Senior Center, The Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2021-1276 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Janey for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Samantha Bennett, Tricia Kalayjian, Mary Karski, Alicia Payne and Paul Sullivan in City Council effective January 1, 2022. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1277 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Janey for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Samantha Bennett, Tricia Kalajian, Mary Karski, Alicia Payne and Paul Sullivan in City Council effective December 11, 2021. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1278 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Janey for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Samantha Bennett, Tricia Kalajian, Mary Karski, Alicia Payne and Paul Sullivan in City Council effective December 18, 2021. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1279 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Janey for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Brady Baca, Cisnell Baez, Jacob deBlecourt, Salma Murphy, Sandra Sanchez Saavedra in City Council. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1280 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Janey offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees in City Council. Effective December 18, 2021. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1291 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Janey for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Brenna Broderick in City Council. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2021-1292 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Stephanie Everett, as Executive Director of the Executive Administration of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, effective December 13, 2021. Placed on file.   Action details Not available 2021-1293 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Judge Leslie Harris, as a member to the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel, effective December 13, 2021. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-1294 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Judge Leslie Harris, as a chairperson of the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel, effective December 13, 2021. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2021-1295 1   Report of Public Officer Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Patricia Tongue Edraos as an alternate member of the Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District for a term expiring on June 30, 2022. confirmed   Action details Video 2021-1296 1   Report of Public Officer Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Gura Walling as an alternate member of the Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District for a term expiring on June 30, 2022. confirmed   Action details Video 2021-1297 1   Report of Public Officer Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Katie Genovese as a member of the Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District for a term expiring on June 30, 2023. confirmed   Action details Video 2021-1298 1   Report of Public Officer Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ellen Moore as an alternate member of the Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District for a term expiring on June 30, 2023. confirmed   Action details Video 2021-1166 2   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. Passed   Action details Not available 2021-1043 1   Council Ordinance Councilor Edwards called Docket #1043, Ordinance Amending City of Boston Code, Chapter XXIV, Boston Jobs and Living Wage Ordinance, from Committee of the Government Operations. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Edwards, the ordinance was passed; yeas 13. Passed   Action details Not available 2021-1281 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing ten individuals for their work to amplify unheard voices.     Action details Not available 2021-1282 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing five individuals for their work to strengthen the community.     Action details Not available 2021-1283 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Dr. Gayl Crump Swaby.     Action details Not available 2021-1284 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Michael Giordano.     Action details Not available 2021-1285 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of James P. Gormley.     Action details Not available 2021-1286 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Jerome Lyle Rappaport.     Action details Not available 2021-1287 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Heather Mulkerrin.     Action details Not available 2021-1288 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Philipp C. Knuepfer.     Action details Not available 2021-1289 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Mary Soo Hoo Park.     Action details Not available 2021-1290 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Leroy John Shillingford.     Action details Not available