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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/22/2024 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2024-0864 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Alaa Mukahhal, as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0865 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kerry Walsh Logue, as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on November 1, 2025.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0866 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Hansy Better Barraza, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0867 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Sherry Dong, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2026.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0868 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0867, message and order 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 a parcel at 0 Dale Street in Hyde Park adjacent to the Sherrin Woods urban wild, as permanently protected parkland to be managed in coordination with Sherrin Woods, and to use Community Preservation Fund monies appropriated to the Parks and Recreation Department to award damages as determined by the Commission from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0869 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Jeffrey Hawkins as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2029.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2024-0870 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Jonathan Lavine as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2029.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2024-0871 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the proposed zoning amendment to remove the half-mile buffer zone between cannabis establishments.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0872 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the creation of cultural districts in Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism & Special Events.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0873 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the creation of a Parks Administrator for downtown parks including the Boston Common, Public Garden, Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Copley Square and Christopher Columbus Park. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2024-0874 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country and our Gold Star families.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2024-0875 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of H.R. 6452, “Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act."The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2024-0876 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing and celebrating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. On motion of Councilors Murphy and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, FitzGerald, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2024-0877 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee James Davis in City Council, effective June 29, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2024-0878 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kennedy Avery and Anthony Baez in City Council, effective June 29, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2024-0879 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kasey Barrett and Caroline O'Neill in City Council, effective June 29, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2024-0890 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionCouncilor 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 June 1, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0891 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionCouncilor 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 June 8, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0892 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dezire Ambroise and Angelique Ferguson in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0893 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Janina Ribeiro in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0894 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Elaine Donovan, Judith E. Evers, Jack Imbergamo, Sebastian Parra, Gabriela Ramirez and Elizabeth Sanchez in City Council, effective May 25, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0895 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Elaine Donovan, Judith E. Evers, Jack Imbergamo, Sebastian Parra, Gabriela Ramirez and Elizabeth Sanchez in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0896 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Jessica Correia, Liam Rimas, and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective May 25, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0897 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Jessica Correia, Liam Rimas, and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0898 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dianna Bronchuck, Gabriel Cruz and James Davis in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0899 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dianna Bronchuck, Gabriel Cruz and James Davis in City Council, effective June 8, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2024-0755 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Durkan called Docket #0755, communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Putnam Nail Factory / George Lawley & Son Shipyard, 12-12R Ericsson Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (in effect after June 1, 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 designation did not pass; yeas 0, nays 10, present 3 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia, Worrell).The report was accepted; the order was rejected without prejudice.  Action details Not available
2024-0281 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor FitzGerald called Docket #0281, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant for the EEC Mental Health Earmark, awarded by the MA Early Education and Child Care Department to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund and support mental health training for early childhood educators, from the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness & Recovery. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the order was passed.The order was read a second time and again passed.  Action details Not available
GS-5/22/24 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for May 20,2024.   Action details Video Video
2024-0880 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Captain Steven Sweeney.   Action details Not available
2024-0881 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Neighborhood Leaders for Red Sox Neighborhood Night.   Action details Not available
2024-0882 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Louis Elisa.   Action details Not available
2024-0883 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Beacon Hill Garden Club.   Action details Not available
2024-0884 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing and congratulating 30 Charlestown High School students   Action details Not available
2024-0885 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing May 18th as Armed Forces Day.   Action details Not available
2024-0886 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Katherine F. “Kate” (Hetherington) Walker.   Action details Not available
2024-0887 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution celebrating the life of George Deeble.   Action details Not available
2024-0888 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating V!Healthy on their 1 year anniversary.   Action details Not available
2024-0889 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Brenda Rodriguez-Andújar.   Action details Not available
2024-0900 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Liz Walker.   Action details Not available
2024-0901 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Cory Johnson Program.   Action details Not available
2024-0902 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ana Calderon.   Action details Not available