Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/14/2022 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 (56) 56 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 2023-0100 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for your approval an Ordinance establishing the Office of Participatory Budgeting, amending the City of Boston Code, Chapter V, with the insertion of a new Section 5-1.11. Filed in the City Clerk's office on December 12, 2022. The foregoing ordinance, recommended by the Mayor for adoption by the City Council, was filed with the City Clerk December 14, 2022, and, not having been rejected or withdrawn within sixty days thereafter, was in force on February 10, 2023, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17E of Ch. 452 of the Acts of 1948, as amended, as if adopted by the City Council. Referred to   Action details Video 2022-1521 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Boston Planning and Development Agency in an amount not to exceed Four Million Seven Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars ($4,785,000.00) for cost related to the pedestrian improvement projects on Canal Street and Thoreau Path and the bike lane connection projects between Causeway Street and Commercial Street. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2023-0110 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on December 14, 2022, Docket #0110, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Dollars ($567,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23 State Information System Improvements, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund specialized equipment for 564 marked and unmarked cruisers to implement the Motor Vehicle Automated Citation and Crash System in Boston. The eCitation technology issues electronic traffic citations which can be printed out in the police cruisers, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2022-1523 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY22 Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Projects, awarded by the US Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund the planning process for a permitted site in the City of Boston with the capacity to accept food scraps and soiled paper. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2022-1524 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23 National Violence Death Reporting System, awarded by the MA Department of Public Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund data collection by the Bureau of Investigation Services and the Drug Control Unit. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2022-1525 1   Mayor Order Message and order for the withdrawal of Docket #0927. "Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Boston Planning and Development Agency in the amount not to exceed Six Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($6,785,000.00) for the cost related to the pedestrian improvement projects on Canal Street and Thoreau Path, and the bike lane connection projects between Causeway Street and Commercial Street, and the planning design, and/or reconstruction of the Northern Avenue Bridge." Placed on file.   Action details Video 2022-1526 1   Report of Public Officer Notice 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 November 2, 2022. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2022-1527 1   Report of Public Officer Notice 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 November 30, 2022. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2022-1528 1   Report of Public Officer Notice 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 December 7, 2022. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2022-0239 4   Committee Reports On the Ordinance, referred on February 2, 2022, Docket #0239, An Ordinance Creating a Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, 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; yeas 13. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft.   Action details Video 2022-1516 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on December 7, 2022, Docket #1516, to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Two Million Seventy Two Thousand, Two Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($2,072,216.00) to provide funding for various departments for the FY23 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and SEIU Local 888 Citywide, , 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 2022-1517 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on December 7, 2022, Docket #1517, for a supplemental appropriation Order for various departments for FY23 in the amount of Two Million Seventy Two Thousand, Two Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($2,072,216.00) to cover the FY23 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and SEIU, Local 888, Citywide, 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 2022-1518 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on December 7, 2022, Docket #1518, to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Three Hundred Sixty Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($360,360.00) to provide funding for various departments for the FY23 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and SEIU Local 888 Mayor Office of Housing, 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 2022-1519 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on December 7, 2022, Docket #1519, a supplemental appropriation for various departments for FY23 in the amount of Three Hundred Sixty Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($360,360.00) to cover the FY23 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and SEIU, Local 888 Mayor's Office of Housing, 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 2022-0323 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to discuss restoring municipal voting rights to immigrants with legal status. Remains in   Action details Video 2022-1171 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for the confirmation of the re-appointment of Sherry Dong as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring May 1, 2023. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2022-1172 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for the confirmation of the re-appointment of Hansy Better Barraza as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring May 1, 2024. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2022-1173 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Giovanny Valencia as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring May 1, 2024. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2022-1176 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Alan E. Langham as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring May 1, 2025. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2022-1177 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Norm Stembridge as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring May 1, 2025. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2022-1178 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Shavel’le Olivier as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring May 1, 2025. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2022-1179 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of David Collins as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring May 1, 2025. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2022-1212 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Katie Whewell as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring May 1, 2024. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2022-1327 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a Hearing Assessing the Need for a Text Amendment for the Boston Zoning Code Relative to Special Protection Zones. Remains in   Action details Video 2022-1240 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing on "Green New Deal For BPS" plans, specifically the plan to merge six schools into three and split each of them onto two campuses. Remains in   Action details Video 2022-1529 1   Council Ordinance Ordinance amending Chapter VI, Section 6-11of the City of Boston code, ordinances, regarding gender inclusion. On motion of Councilor Coletta, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta, Lara and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed. The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted.   Action details Video 2022-1530 1   Council Home Rule Petition Petition for a Special Law re: An Act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum requirement for admission into the police academy for Luigi D'addieco. On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed. The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted.   Action details Video 2022-1531 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing The 35th Anniversary Of The Creation Of The Office Of Immigrant Advancement. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Louijeune the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2022-1532 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution Supporting Renaming The McKinley Schools To The Melvin H. King South End Academy. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2022-1533 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Maya McNeil in City Council, effective December 31, 2022. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2022-1534 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jordan Frias, Justin Gardner, Rayshon Irby, Jamie Leveque-Beon and Faarooq Sahabdeen in City Council, effective December 10, 2022. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2022-1535 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jordan Frias, Justin Gardner, Rayshon Irby, Jamie Leveque-Beon and Faarooq Sahabdeen in City Council, effective December 17, 2022. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2022-1549 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee David Silberg in City Council, effective December 10, 2022. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2022-1550 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Arnita Flint in City Council, effective December 31, 2022. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2022-1551 1   Report of Public Officer An order reducing the FY23 Appropriation for the reserve for collective bargaining by ($681,287.00) Six Hundred Eighty One Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2022-1552 1   Report of Public Officer An order approving ($681,287.00) Six Hundred Eighty One Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars to cover the FY23 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement etween the City of Boston and the Boston Public Library Professional Staff Association. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2022-1411 1   Mayor Order Councilor Baker called Docket # 1411, an order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($360,000.00) in the form of a grant, three years of salary for the BTD staff position that is needed to implement transportation and infrastructure improvements associated with the BPDA plans, awarded by the Boston Redevelopment Authority to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant will fund the Boston Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) Memorandum of Agreement, 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. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2022-0866 1   Mayor Order Councilor Worrell called Docket # 0866, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23 Local Consumer Program, awarded by the MA Attorney General to be administered by Consumer Affairs and Licensing. The grant will fund staff cost and operational expenses, from the committee on Small Business and Profession Licensing. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2022-0921 1   Mayor Ordinance Councilor Flaherty called Docket # 0921, message and order for your review the Surveillance Use Policies from each City department or agency subject to the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63 ( the "Ordinance) from the Committee on Pubic Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the order was passed. The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted.   Action details Not available 2022-1344 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Councilor Fernandes Anderson called Docket #1344, message and order, authorizing the City of Boston for an appropriation in the amount of One Million Five Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($1,515,000.00) for the purpose of paying cost of a feasibility study and schematic design work associated with roof, boiler and window and door replacement projects at the following schools: the Jeremiah E. Burke High School, English High School, the Dr. William Henderson Upper School, the Dennis C. Haley Elementary School and the Curley K-8 School, from the Assignment Sheet. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 13. The order was read a second time and again passed.   Action details Not available GS-12/14/22 1   Green Sheet Legislative Calendar for December 14, 2022.     Action details Not available 2022-1536 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Sant Belvi.     Action details Not available 2022-1537 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Clovita Celestin.     Action details Not available 2022-1538 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Junior Mengual.     Action details Not available 2022-1539 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Pastor Laudz Nicolas.     Action details Not available 2022-1540 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution declareing January 2023, as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the City of Boston.     Action details Not available 2022-1541 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Barbara Walsh.     Action details Not available 2022-1542 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Kathleen Rose Walsh.     Action details Not available 2022-1543 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Boston City Council Central Staff.     Action details Not available 2022-1544 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Artists' Group of Charlestown.     Action details Not available 2022-1545 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Shirley Janvier.     Action details Not available 2022-1546 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing David Avery.     Action details Not available 2022-1547 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing five people for receiving the Sylvia D. Brewer Community Leadership Award.     Action details Not available 2022-1548 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Lisa P. Nazzaro.     Action details Not available 2022-1553 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing December 23rd, 2022 as Bill Rogers Day in the City of Boston.     Action details Not available 2022-1554 2   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing December 23rd, 2022 as Charlie Rogers Day in the City of Boston.     Action details Not available