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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/15/2022 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2022-0762 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionMessage disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2023, (Docket #0480), passed City Council June 8, 2022. I am filing an amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson as Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means offered Partial Override #1 with the following increases and decreases to Docket #0763.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0763 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionMessage and order for Amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2023. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson as Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means will be recommending overrides to the Mayor's Annual Appropriation and Tax Order return and modification as follows: Partial override #1: 1. Increase Black Male Advancement Personnel Services, $600,000 to expand the office capacity (adding $400,000 to the line on the tax order). 2. Increase Office of Human Services (Office of Returning Citizens) Contractual Services, $800,000 to increase capacity in the Office of Returning Citizens (adding $500,000 to the line on the tax order). 3. Increase OEOI Contractual Services, $100,000 to commission a citywide life insurance study. 4. Increase City Clerk Contractual Services, $200,000 to procure codification services for the review and recodification of the City of Boston Code-Ordinances and the Special Acts relating to the City of Boston, including the City Charter. 5. Increase BCYF Personnel Services, $120,000 for youth workers to support programming for youth residents of BHA ComReferred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0764 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for confirmation of the renewal appointments of constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2025. President Flynn in the Chair.The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2022-0765 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2025.The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.  Action details Video Video
2022-0766 1 Report of Public OfficerThe Constable Bonds of A. Vanessa LaRocque and Corita Miles has been duly approved and received by the Collector-Treasurer were received and approved under the usual terms and conditions.Approved under the usual terms and conditions  Action details Video Video
2022-0432 2 Mayor Home Rule PetitionOn the motion and order, referred on March 30, 2022, Docket #0432, for your approval a home rule petition to the General Court entitled “Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act relative to 30B,” the committee submitted a report recommending the petition ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 12.The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft.  Action details Video Video
2022-0433 1 Mayor OrderOn the motion and order, referred on March 30,2022, Docket # 0433, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollar ($350,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Massachusetts Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant (“the DER Grant”) awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection under a Cooperative Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The purpose of the DER grant is to reduce diesel emissions from the transportation sector. The funds will be used to purchase and deploy fuel efficient school buses as a part of the Boston Public School fleet, 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
2022-0539 1 Mayor OrderOn the motion and order. referred on April 27,2022, Docket #0539, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) 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, 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
2022-0653 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on May 25, 2022, Docket #0653, for your approval an Order authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commission, on behalf of the City of Boston, to acquire by an eminent domain taking two parcels on the western shore of Sprague Pond at 0-4 Lakeside Avenue in Hyde Park as a permanently protected parkland to be known as the Sprague Pond Shoreline Reserve and to use Community Preservation Fund monies appropriated to the Parks and Recreation Department to award damages as determined by the Commission, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2022-0185 3 Committee ReportsOn the Home Rule Petition, referred on January 26, 2022, Docket #0185, for a Special Law re: An Act Granting the City of Boston the Authority to Provide Legal Voting Rights in Municipal Elections for City of Boston Residents Aged 16 and 17 Years Old, , the committee submitted a report recommending that the docket ought to pass in a new draft.Remains in   Action details Video Video
2022-0767 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to utilize American Rescue Plan Act federal and state COVID recovery funds to buy-back Hackney Carriage Medallions. On motion of Councilors Lara and Baker, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flaherty as a co-sponsor. Councilor Lara moved for substitution of the language. Motion prevailed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0768 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing on Expanding Access for Minority Business Enterprises into High Volume Commercial Centers.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0769 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution dedicating the intersection of Savin Hill Avenue and Sydney Street as Hero Square on behalf of Donald Vincent Baker's service and ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America in the Vietnam War. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended, the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2022-0770 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution to Acknowledge, Condemn and Apologize for the Role Played by the City of Boston in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the Ongoing Detrimental Impacts Experienced by the Black People of Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Lara as co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Louijeune and Lara, the rules were suspended, the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2022-0771 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Hotel Vendome fire on June 17, 1972 and memorializing the lives of nine firefighters lost in the line of duty. Councilor Arroyo in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Bok, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Bok and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2022-0773 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jordan Frias, Judnise Guillet, Gregory Molina and Faarooq Sahabdeen in City Council, effective June 11, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0774 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jordan Frias, Judnise Guillet, Gregory Molina and Faarooq Sahabdeen in City Council, effective June 18, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0775 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Bok offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kennedy Avery, Anthony Baez, Emily Brown and Jacob Werner in City Council, effective June 11, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0776 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Bok offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kennedy Avery, Anthony Baez, Emily Brown and Jacob Werner in City Council, effective June 18, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0777 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Anne Mazzola, Moira McCrave Carragee and Wayne Yeh in City Council, effective June 11, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0778 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Anne Mazzola, Moira McCrave Carragee and Wayne Yeh in City Council, effective June 18, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0793 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from Councilor Worrell of his absence from the June 15, 2022 meeting.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0794 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Albert Chen in City Council, effective June 18, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0795 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ryan Clark, David Mareira, and Lisa Searcy in City Council, effective June 18, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0796 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Murphy offered the following; Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ryan Clark, David Mareira, and Lisa Searcy in City Council, effective June 25, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
GS-6/15/22 1 Green SheetLegislative calendar for June 15, 2022.   Action details Video Video
2022-0376 2 Mayor OrderCouncilor Baker called Docket 0376, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Six Dollars ($492,286.00) in the form of a grant, Accelerating Clean Transportation For All, awarded by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant will fund the launch of an e-cargo bike delivery pilot, which will include supporting local businesses to join the program, from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Baker, the order was passed.Passed  Action details Not available
2022-0779 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Georges Hawat.   Action details Not available
2022-0780 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing John Drew.   Action details Not available
2022-0781 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mayor Kim Janey.   Action details Not available
2022-0782 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Barbara Gibbs.   Action details Not available
2022-0783 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Marcia Kimm.   Action details Not available
2022-0784 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in recognition of Joseph Okafor.   Action details Not available
2022-0785 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in recognition of Emily Cararra.   Action details Not available
2022-0786 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating Lola Tierney.   Action details Not available
2022-0787 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Kathleen Costello.   Action details Not available
2022-0788 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of 9 Boston firefighters on the fiftieth anniversary of the Hotel Vendome fire.   Action details Not available
2022-0789 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Mary Antonelli.   Action details Not available
2022-0790 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of John J. Ellis, Jr.   Action details Not available
2022-0791 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Michael R. Mellone.   Action details Not available
2022-0792 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Richard “Dick” Hartman.   Action details Not available