Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/5/2023 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 (57) 57 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 2023-0710 1   Committee Reports The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on April 5, 2023, Docket #0710, Message and order for your approval an Ordinance Governing Construction and Demolition Operations in the City of Boston, submits a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0711 1   Mayor Order Councilor Bok called Docket #0711, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Armindo Goncalves, as a member of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission for a term expiring on January 4, 2027, from the committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Bok, the appointment was confirmed. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0712 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Rachel Kemp as a member of the Boston Election Commission Advisory Board for a term expiring March 31, 2027. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0713 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Gabriel Comacho as a member of the Boston Cannabis Board for a term expiring March 27, 2025. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0714 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Michael Flaherty as a member on the Surveillance Oversight Advisory Board, effective immediately. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0715 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Hilary Robinson as a member of the Surveillance Oversight Advisory Board, effective immediately. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0716 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Teresa Anderson as a member of the Surveillance Oversight Advisory Board, effective immediately. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0717 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of An Le as a member of the Surveillance Oversight Advisory Board, effective immediately. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0718 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kade Crockford as a member of the Surveillance Oversight Advisory Board, effective immediately. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0719 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Lawrence S. DiCara, Chairman of the Audit Committee, updating the City Council of their meetings held with independent auditors KPMG LLP for the year ending December 31, 2022. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0720 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Sheila Dillon, Chief of Housing and Director, regarding the 2022 Annual report on Boston's Affordable Housing. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0721 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Nicholas Ariniello, Assessing Commissioner, of the appointment of Anthony Greene as an Assistant Assessor. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0576 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on March 15, 2023, Docket #0576, for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to submit Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Core Program for the P.A. Shaw Elementary School and the Charles H. Taylor Elementary School pursuant to M.G.L Chapter. 70B, Section 5. The Statement of Interest describes and explains the deficiencies within each of the school facilities that prevent them from delivering their desired educational program, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.     Action details Video 2023-0154 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing on fire and emergency disaster relief services in the City of Boston. Remains in   Action details Video 2023-0630 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to discuss the ban of miniature alcohol bottles (Singles) in the City of Boston. Remains in   Action details Video 2023-0148 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing regarding contraception and menstrual product vending machines in the City of Boston. Remains in   Action details Video 2023-0606 2   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. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed.   Action details Video 2023-0145 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to discuss the safety of light poles, bridges, and other public infrastructure in the City of Boston. President Flynn in the Chair. Remains in   Action details Video 2023-0722 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing To Review The Good Food Purchasing Program For Boston Public Schools. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0723 1   Council Hearing Order WITHDRAWN withdrawn   Action details Video 2023-0724 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the digitization and tracking of parking regulations. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0725 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing on contract and payroll implementation for unions in Boston Public Schools. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-0726 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Bok, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2023-0727 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution to acknowledge and celebrate April 2023 as Second Chance Month in Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2023-0728 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Morgan Williams Casey in City Council, effective April 10, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023-0729 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Coletta offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Joseph Gravellese in City Council, effective April 1, 2023 Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023-0730 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Coletta offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Joseph Gravellese in City Council, effective April 8, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video GS-4/5/23 1   Green Sheet Legislative Calendar for April 5, 2023.     Action details Not available 2023-0755 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from Councilor Breadon of her absence from the April 5, 2023 City Council Meeting. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0756 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from Councilor Bok regarding her resignation from the Boston City Council effective April 28, 2023. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-0757 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Nicole Lvov in City Council effective April 15, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023-0758 1   Report of Public Officer Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: Legal Counsel, Witnesses and Experts Hired to Defend Redistricting Case for Boston City Council. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 8, nays 4 (Arroyo, Fernandes Anderson, Lara, Mejia). Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023-0759 1   Report of Public Officer Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: regarding Redistricting Correspondence Shared with Attorney John Lyons. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order failed to passage; yeas 6, nays 6 (Arroyo, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia). The report was accepted; the order was denied without prejudice.   Action details Video 2023-0731 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Kevin Linskey.     Action details Not available 2023-0732 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Margaret "Peggy" Dibuduo Ronan.     Action details Not available 2023-0733 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Corinne Ellis Gilbert.     Action details Not available 2023-0734 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Richard Cook.     Action details Not available 2023-0735 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Michel Soukar.     Action details Not available 2023-0736 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Rev. Guival Mercedat.     Action details Not available 2023-0737 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Rev. Roger Estinvil.     Action details Not available 2023-0738 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Prof. Jean Samuel Trezil.     Action details Not available 2023-0739 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Dr. Lucrèce Thomas.     Action details Not available 2023-0740 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Rev. Guy Thomas.     Action details Not available 2023-0741 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing 43 women nominated for the EXTRAordinary Women Reception 2023.     Action details Not available 2023-0742 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing President Jose Marie Neves.     Action details Not available 2023-0743 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Charlayne Hunter-Gault.     Action details Not available 2023-0744 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Gloria China & Emily Chin.     Action details Not available 2023-0745 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Catherine Hardaway, Danny Hardaway, Haris Hardaway.     Action details Not available 2023-0746 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Denise O'Marde & Dimitri Phanor.     Action details Not available 2023-0747 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Effie Anastasiadis.     Action details Not available 2023-0748 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Jen Royale.     Action details Not available 2023-0749 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Maria Maria.     Action details Not available 2023-0750 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Nia Grace.     Action details Not available 2023-0751 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Pamela Leins & Welinton Garcia.     Action details Not available 2023-0752 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Shanita Clarke.     Action details Not available 2023-0753 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Katiuska Valiente.     Action details Not available 2023-0754 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Gloria Rivera.     Action details Not available