Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/8/2023 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 (46) 46 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 2023-0369 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 8, 2023 Docket #0369, for your approval an acceptance of Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, An Act Relative to Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Retirees, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0370 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 8, 2023 Docket #0370, for your approval an 0rder to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Seventy Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars ($1,079,770.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public School for the FY23 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston Public Schools and the United Steelworkers Local 2936 (Bus Monitors),the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0371 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 8, 2023 Docket #0371, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Public School Department for FY23 in the amount of One Million Seventy Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars ($1,079,770.00) to cover the FY23 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston Public Schools and the United Steelworkers Local 2936 (Bus Monitors). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025, a base wage increase of 1.5% in September 2021, and rate adjustments in September 2022, and then a base wage of 2% to be given in September 2023 and 2024, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0372 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 8, 2023 Docket #0372, for your approval an Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars ($703,939.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the FY23 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston Public and the Administrative Guild, SEIU Local 888, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0373 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 8, 2023 Docket #0373, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY23 in the amount of Seven Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars ($703,939.00) to cover the FY23 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston Public Schools and the Administrative Guild, SEIU Local 888. The terms of the contract are September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2024. The major provisions of the contracts include based wage increases of 2%, 2.5%, 2.5%, and 2.5% to be given in September of each fiscal year of the contract term, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0374 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 25, 2023. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0375 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 February 1, 2023. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0376 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of Tremont Temple, Downtown Boston, Ma, as a Landmark (In effect after February 22, 2023 if not acted upon). Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0100 2   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. The report was accepted; the order was denied without prejudice.   Action details Video 2023-0378 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to increase the pay for Municipal Officers. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0135 2   Committee Reports The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on January 11, 2023 Docket #0135, Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Reorganization of the Boston School Committee, submits a report recommending that the home rule petition ought to pass in new draft. Councilor Flaherty offered an amendment. On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), nays 9. On motion of Councilor Arroyo; the report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 7, nays: 5, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy and Worrell); present 1 (Bok). Remains in   Action details Video 2023-0166 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to ensure that the Boston Police and Schools Safety officers work together to ensure a safe environment for all our students and staff in the Boston Public Schools. Remains in   Action details Video 2023-0211 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the motion and order, referred on January 25, 2023, Docket #0211, an appropriation from the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund in the sum of One Million Four Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($1,475,000.00) for projects described in the attached order. The Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund Commissioners met on December 7, 2022, and voted to approve these projects and to establish a dedicated repairs and restoration fund for the Browne Fund Projects, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2023-0377 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss increasing access to swimming lessons and awareness of water safety. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0379 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing calling for District Increment Financing (DIF) to be Utilized In District Seven. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Louijeune as a co-sponsor. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0380 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to address the mental health needs of our students with a focus on guidance counselors. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Fernandes Anderson as a co-sponsor. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0381 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee James Lambert III in City Council, effective February 4, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023=0402 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from Councilor Mejia of her absence from the February 8, 2023 City Council Meeting. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0403 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from Councilor Coletta of her absence from the February 8, 2023 City Council Meeting. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0404 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from Councilor Worrell of his absence from the February 8, 2023 City Council Meeting. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0405 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Ordinance to increase the Allocated Budget for City Council Staff. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0406 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Arroyo called Docket # 0406, Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Establishing Student Voting on the Boston School Committee, from the Committee on Government Operations. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Arroyo, the petition was passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Baker and Flynn). Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0214 1   Mayor Order Councilor Baker called Docket # 0214, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Maurice N. Finegold, as a member of the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission for a term expiring on May 1, 2026, from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended, the appointment was confirmed. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Not available 2023-0215 1   Mayor Order Councilor Baker called Docket # 0215, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Sandra Steele, as a member of the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission for a term expiring on May 1, 2026, from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended, the appointment was confirmed. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Not available 2023-0219 1   Mayor Order Councilor Baker called Docket # 0219, ,message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Tanvi Nayer, as an alternate member of the Back Bay Architectural Conservation District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2028, from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended, the appointment was confirmed. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Not available 2023-0222 1   Mayor Order Councilor Baker called Docket # 0222, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Anndie Chan-Patera, as an alternate member of the Back Bay Architectural Conservation District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2026, from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended, the appointment was confirmed. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Not available 2023-0223 1   Mayor Order Councilor Baker called Docket # 0223, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Thomas High, as a member of the Back Bay Architectural Conservation District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2023, from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended, the appointment was confirmed. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Not available 2023-0382 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Patricia Eileen Lally.     Action details Video 2023-0383 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Father John Cashman.     Action details Not available 2023-0384 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Denis V. Minihane.     Action details Not available 2023-0385 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of George McCormack.     Action details Not available 2023-0386 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Truc Lai and the Murphy School.     Action details Not available 2023-0387 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Intellipro Group.     Action details Not available 2023-0388 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Yisu Jin.     Action details Not available 2023-0389 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolutions recognizing eleven organizations during Lunar New Year.     Action details Not available 2023-0390 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Margaret "Peggy" Rooney.     Action details Not available 2023-0391 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Jessica Paulino.     Action details Not available 2023-0392 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Jenna Laque.     Action details Not available 2023-0393 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Kelsi & Zach Snook.     Action details Not available 2023-0394 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Manoucheka Dasse-Mugambizi.     Action details Not available 2023-0395 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Elysia Larson.     Action details Not available 2023-0396 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Katie Clarke.     Action details Not available 2023-0397 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Mr. Charles McAfee.     Action details Not available 2023-0398 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Jose Solis.     Action details Not available 2023-0400 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Juan Carlos Ruiz.     Action details Not available 2023-0401 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Tyler Lawrence.     Action details Not available