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2023-0606
| 1 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | On the message and order, referred on March 22, 2023, Docket #0606, an Ordinance adopting the Department of Energy Resources' Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, the committee submitted a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy).
Councilor Arroyo in the Chair. | Referred to | |
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2023-0607
| 1 | | Committee Reports | On the message and order, referred on March 22, 2023, Docket #0607, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventeen Million Five Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($17,535,525.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund housing, economic development and social services programs. The award amount is estimated from prior years, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed. | Referred to | |
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2023-0608
| 1 | | Committee Reports | On the message and order, referred on March 22, 2023, Docket #0608, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Million Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($6,235,976.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23 Home Investment Partner grant awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund the production of new affordable rental and homeownership housing, and also provide operating support for community development corporations. The award amount is estimated from prior years, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed. | Referred to | |
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2023-0609
| 1 | | Committee Reports | On the message and order, referred on March 22, 2023, Docket #0609, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars ($3,734,533.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23 Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund services for income-eligible individuals and families affected by AIDS. The award amount is estimated from prior years, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed. | Referred to | |
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2023-0610
| 1 | | Committee Reports | On the message and order, referred on March 22, 2023, Docket #0610, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Five Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($1,517,966.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23 Emergency Solutions Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund the street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and shelter services. The award amount is estimated from prior years, Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed. | Referred to | |
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2023-0611
| 1 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | On the message and order, referred on March 22, 2023 Docket #00611, 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 Recycling Dividend Program, awarded by the MA Environmental Protection Division to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund curbside recycling and other programs and policies proven to maximize reuse, recycling and waste reduction, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed. | Referred to | |
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2023-0612
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Councilor Bok called Docket #0612, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of winter accessories and toys, valued at Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), donated by Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), located at 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215. The grant will support “Play Shed”, a Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics placemaking pilot to bring delight to our public spaces and expand access to recreational toys and equipment, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation.
No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. | Referred to | |
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2023-0613
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F Relative to the BTU Member Overpayment, (Docket #0506), passed by the Council on March 1, 2023. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0614
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from Maureen Joyce, City Auditor, regarding the City of Boston's Fiscal 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0615
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Joseph D. Feaster Jr. as a member and Chairperson of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0616
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Denilson Fanfan, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0617
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of L'Merchie Frazier, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0618
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of George Greenidge, Jr., as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0619
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Dr. Kerrie Greenige, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0620
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Dr. David Harris, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0621
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Dorothea Jones, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0622
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Carrie Mays, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0623
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Na'tisha Mills, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0624
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Damani Williams, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0133
| 2 | | Committee Reports | On the Home Rule Petition, referred on January 11, 2023, Docket #0133, Authorizing Additional Restricted Liquor Licenses, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass in a new draft.
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays 0. | The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft. | |
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2023-0453
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | On the ordinance, referred on March 1, 2023, Docket #0453, Amending the City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Section 7-3, Bay Village Historic District, the committee submitted a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed. | The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed. | |
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2023-0516
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | On the Home Rule Petition, referred on March 8, 2023, Docket #0516, for a Special Law re: An Act to Make Certain Changes in the Law Relative to the Historic Beacon Hill District, the Committee submited a report recommending that the petition ought to pass in a new draft.
The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays 0. | The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft. | |
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2023-0138
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Ordinance regulation and enforcement of keeping honey bees. | Remains in | |
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2023-0139
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Text amendment to the Boston zoning code with respect to honey bees. | Remains in | |
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2023-0334
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing regarding winter placemaking and Boston as a 'Winter City'. | Remains in | |
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2023-0244
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing on establishing a mental health curriculum in Boston Public Schools. | Remains in | |
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2023-0625
| 1 | | Council Ordinance | Ordinance establishing a "Scofflaw Property Owner List".
On motion of Councilors Breadon and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Bok as an original co-sponsor. | Referred to | |
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2023-0626
| 1 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | On the message and ordinance, referred on March 17, 2023, Docket #0626, amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Section 16-1.9G, to prohibit the sale of guinea pigs in pet shops, the committee submitted a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft. | Referred to | |
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2023-0627
| 1 | | Council Ordinance | Councilor Fernandes Anderson called Docket #0627,
Ordinance to make the Boston City Council's web-page on the Boston City website more resourceful and accessible, from the Committee of Rules and Administration.
No objection being heard, the matter was before the body.
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the ordinance was passed in a new draft. | Referred to | |
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2023-0628
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to explore workforce development via scholarships for BPS students to increase access to all forms of higher education. | Referred to | |
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2023-0629
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing regarding providing technical assistance to civic associations.
On motion of Councilor Worrell Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Coletta as original co-sponsors. | Referred to | |
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2023-0630
| 1 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to discuss the ban of miniature alcohol bottles (Singles) in the City of Boston. | Referred to | |
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2023-0631
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution to extend best wishes to Muslims in Boston, Massachusetts, the United States, and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, fasting, charity, and reflection.
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | adopted | |
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2023-0632
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution to improve quality of life by way of activating space, creating green open spaces, and place making and keeping for youth and families in District 7.
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | adopted | |
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2023-0633
| 1 | | Personnel Orders | Councilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ian Ko in City Council, effective March 25, 2023. | Passed under suspension of the rules. | |
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2023-0634
| 1 | | Personnel Orders | Councilor Flynn for Councilor Bok offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kennedy Avery, Anthony Baez and Jacob Werner in City Council. | Passed under suspension of the rules. | |
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2023-0635
| 1 | | Personnel Orders | Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees in City Council, effective March 18, 2023. | Passed under suspension of the rules. | |
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2023-0669
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from Councilor Baker of his absence from the March 22, 2023 City Council Meeting. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0670
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from Councilor Flaherty of his absence from the March 22, 2023 City Council Meeting. | Placed on file. | |
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2023-0671
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Councilor Flynn for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Anne Mazzola, Patricia Mullaney and Wayne D. Yeh in City Council, effective March 25, 2023. | Passed under suspension of the rules. | |
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2023-0672
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Councilor Flynn for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Anne Mazzola, Patricia Mullaney and Wayne D. Yeh in City Council, effective April 1, 2023. | Passed under suspension of the rules. | |
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2023-0673
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Councilor Flynn for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary Angela Yarde in City Council, effective March 11, 2023. | Passed under suspension of the rules. | |
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2023-0674
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Resolution to acknowledge and celebrate March 27 as Kriola's International Day.
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Lara and Mejia as original co-sponsors.
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Lara and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | adopted | |
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| 1 | | Green Sheet | Legislative Calendar for March 22, 2023. | | |
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2023-0636
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Mary Swanton and the Irish Pastoral Center. | | |
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2023-0637
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Barbara Loftus. | | |
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2023-0638
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Brian Nee. | | |
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2023-0639
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Callum Walsh. | | |
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2023-0640
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Freddie Roach. | | |
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2023-0641
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Sydney Dietz. | | |
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2023-0642
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Sarah Eagan. | | |
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2023-0643
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Meaghan Kelly. | | |
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2023-0644
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Gerda Audry. | | |
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2023-0645
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Regine Albin. | | |
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2023-0646
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Dr. Cassandra Pierre. | | |
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2023-0647
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Officer Daphne Orion. | | |
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2023-0648
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Officer Jean-Louis G. Jean. | | |
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2023-0649
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Officer John Ezekiel. | | |
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2023-0650
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Officer Sean Murphy. | | |
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2023-0651
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Officer Benjamin Katz. | | |
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2023-0652
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Officer Luciano Cirino-Ayuso. | | |
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2023-0653
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Officer Darryl Owens. | | |
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2023-0654
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Robert Francis Hannan Sr. | | |
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2023-0655
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Arianna Meli-Omodei. | | |
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2023-0656
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Daniela Hidalgo Perez. | | |
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2023-0657
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Avan O'Brien. | | |
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2023-0658
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Brendan Nee. | | |
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2023-0659
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Alden Mothander. | | |
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2023-0660
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Gigi Connell. | | |
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2023-0661
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Grace Zandi. | | |
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2023-0662
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Mason Finn. | | |
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2023-0663
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Jeremiah Burke Boys Basketball Team. | | |
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2023-0664
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Tech Boston Girls Basketball Team. | | |
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2023-0665
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Pastor Soliny Vedrine. | | |
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2023-0666
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Michael J. Zayas. | | |
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2023-0667
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Dr. Daniel Honore Lora. | | |
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2023-0668
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution congratulating Michael J. Donovan. | | |
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