Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/14/2024 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 (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 2024-0338 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0338, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Two Hundred and Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($1,203,751.00) to provide funding for various City Departments for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0339 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0339, a supplemental appropriation Order for various departments for the FY24 in the amount of One Million Two Hundred and Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($1,203,751.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases of 2% to be given in July of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. The agreement also includes changes to personal days, an increase in the clothing allowance and training funds, and increases to certain differentials, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0340 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0340, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($647,254.00) to provide funding for various City Departments for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Service Employees International Union, Local 888, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0341 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0341, a supplemental appropriation Order for various departments for the FY24 in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($647,254.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained with the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Service Employees International Union. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases of 2% to be given in January of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $750 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year after the percentage increase. The agreement also includes an expansion of the clothing allowance, an increase to the weekend differential, and compensation reviews of certain position groups, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0342 1   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2024, Docket #0342, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expand the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Twelve Cents ($1,705,475.12) in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be Administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through coordinated prevention and intervention, law enforcement, prosecution and reintegration programs, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0343 1   Mayor Order Councilor Fernandes Anderson called Docket #0343, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($325,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Red Sox Arts and Parks Program, awarded by the Boston Red Sox to be administered by the Mayor’s Office. The grant will support arts programming, community events and parks operations across Boston, from the Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism & Special Events. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was passed. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0344 1   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0344, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($23,400.00) in the form of a grant for the FY24 Municipal Road Safety, 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 high-visibility enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to, speeding and aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving and occupant protection, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Breadon, Mejia). Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0345 1   Mayor Order Message transmitting certain information under section 17F relative to the Boston Emergency Medical Services response times pertaining to Docket #0205, passed by the Council on January 22, 2024. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0346 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 January 31, 2024. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0347 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from the Office of Black Male Advancement of the report entitled "Black Male Advancement Quarterly Report" October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0302 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action A petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Paul O'Brien to join the Boston Police Department. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0258 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Statements of Interest for their Accelerated Repair Program for the following schools: Kenny Elementary School, O'Donnell Elementary School, Adams Elementary School, Chittick Elementary School, Everett Elementary School, Gardner Pilot Academy, Lyndon Elementary School and Murphy K-8 School. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0348 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss a comprehensive review and update of the Boston EMS Service Zone Plan. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0349 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the goals and priorities of the City of Boston’s Office of Veterans Services. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0350 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the community process for transportation planning in the City of Boston. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0351 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a meeting to review the Boston City Council Rules. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0352 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to explore the creation of a citywide merchandise licensing program. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0353 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the feasibility of BPS providing ESOL classes for parents. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0354 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing regarding current bail policies in local jails. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0355 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss ways to equitably fight climate displacement in District Seven. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0356 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss prioritizing equitable development by exploring financial solutions to clean parcels prior to acquisition in Boston. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0357 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the possibility of congestion pricing in Boston. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0358 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution in support of the name change of the Roxbury Library to the Nubian Library. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0359 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution to Combat and Prevent Human Trafficking. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0360 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing Children of Addiction Week. The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0361 1   Council Legislative Resolution WITHDRAWN withdrawn   Action details Video 2024-0362 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Joshua Champagne in City Council, effective February 19, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0285 1   Mayor Order Councilor Worrell called Docket #0285, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a donation of three Certified Comfort Dogs valued at Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($8,400.00) donated by the Dame Dogs Labradors, LLC to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The purpose of the donation is to support the Bureau of Field Services of the Boston Police Department by adding three comfort dogs to their department, from the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2024-0284 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Councilor Murphy called Docket #0284, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) in the form of a grant, for Youth Engagement and Advancement, awarded by Boston Children’s Hospital, to be administered by the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement. The grant will fund a development series with ongoing workshops for youth workers to learn skills and strategies to become more effective in their positions. The funds will be used towards the Mayor’s Youth Summit, from the Committee on Strong Women, Families, and Communities. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2024-0105 1   Mayor Order Councilor Durkan called Docket #0105, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) in the form of a grant for the MGH Clinical Building Project Grant, awarded by the Boston Planning & Development Agency to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund studies to examine design changes and implement the reconstruction of Blossom Street from Cambridge Street to Charles Street, from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2024-0106 1   Mayor Order Councilor Durkan called Docket #0106, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) in the form of a grant for the MGH-BTD Clinical Building Project Grant, awarded by the Boston Planning & Development Agency to be administered by the Policy and Planning in the Transportation Department. The grant will fund transportation studies to examine the design changes and improvements that can be made to Cambridge Street, Blossom, and North Grove/Cambridge Street intersection, from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available GS-2/14/24 1   Green Sheet Legislative Calendar for February 14, 2024.     Action details Not available 2024-0363 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Samuel “Metro” Mullin.     Action details Video 2024-0364 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Col. Christopher B. Shaw.     Action details Not available 2024-0365 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Hon. Justin A. Petty.     Action details Not available 2024-0366 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Shary Browne.     Action details Not available 2024-0367 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Michael Matthews.     Action details Not available 2024-0368 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Parker-Vincent Alva.     Action details Not available 2024-0369 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Little Crafters Child Care Center.     Action details Not available 2024-0370 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Rev. Kevin Peterson.     Action details Not available 2024-0371 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing CCBA.     Action details Not available 2024-0372 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Filippo Frattaroli.     Action details Not available 2024-0373 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of John "Sonny" Mirabella.     Action details Not available 2024-0374 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Roberta Frances Madden.     Action details Not available