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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/24/2023 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2023-0963 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket #0963, message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($85,600.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY23 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston Public Health Commission and the SENA, Local 9158, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-0964 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket #0964, message and order for your approval a supplemental appropriation Order for the Public Health Commission for FY23 in the amount of Eighty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($85,600.00) to cover the FY23 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston Public Health Commission and SENA, Local 9158. The terms of the contracts are October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. The major provisions of the contracts include base wage increases of 1.5% in January of 2022, 2% in January 2023, 2% in January 2024, and 2% in January 2025. The agreements also contain other benefits including increased hazardous duty differentials, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-0965 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket #0895, message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Thirty-Two thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($32,334.00) to provide funding for the Parks and Recreation Department for the FY23 increases contained within the Collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Park Rangers’ Association, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-0966 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket #0866, message and order for your approval a supplemental appropriation Order for the Parks and Recreation Department for FY23 in the amount of Thirty-Two Three Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($32,334.00) to cover the FY23 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Park Rangers’ Association. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 1.5% and 2%, to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-0967 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000.00) in the form of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency grant pass through the United Way Worldwide to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund humanitarian services for individuals and families encountered by the Department of Homeland Security at the Southern border, through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-0968 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston through its Property Management Department to accept the equipment itemized in the attached order that is being donated from the Boston Planning and Redevelopment Agency (BPDA).The BPDA is vacating its space at 22 Drydock Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 and it no longer has any need of the equipment.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-0969 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the development of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training for CERT programs within the region, awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security, passed through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management. The grant will fund FY22 HSGP Citizen Corp. Program (CCP).The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-0970 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket #0970, message and order authorizing the City of Boston Department of Innovation and Technology to enter into a contract for payment processing services for a term of up to Five (5) years, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-0971 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for your approval of the receipt of a Preservation Restriction on St. James African Orthodox Church, located at 50 Cedar Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02119-1431.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-0972 1 Mayor OrderMessage transmitting certain information under Section 17F: Relative to BPS Student Enrollment, Docket 0915, passed by the City Council on May 8, 2023.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0973 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: the follow-up to FY24 Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment ("COLA") Base Vote.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0974 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as Chair of the Air Pollution Control Commission, effective immediately.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0975 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Liz Breadon submitting documents regarding analysis of proposed redistricting plans.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2023-0710 3 Committee ReportsThe 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.The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed.  Action details Video Video
2023-0928 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionNotice was received from Adam Cederbaum, Corporation Counsel, providing an update on the lawsuit that was filed against the Boston City Council in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts - Case Number 1:22-cv-12048: Rasheed Walters, et al vs. Boston City Council, et al.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0930 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrdinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0935 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionCommunication was received from Councilor Liz Breadon submitting documents regarding redistricting litigation.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0936 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionCommunication was received from Councilor Liz Breadon submitting documents regarding minutes of the Committee on Redistricting and messages of disapproval.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0937 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionCommunication was received from Councilor Liz Breadon submitting documents regarding redistricting archival records.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0941 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrdinance Amending City Council Electoral DistrictsPlaced on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0942 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOn the ordinance, referred on May 17, 2023 Docket #0942, amending City Council Electoral Districts, the Committee submitted a report on recommending the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the ordinance, in its new draft, was passed; yeas 10, nays 2 ( Lara and Mejia).The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft.  Action details Video Video
2023-0959 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrdinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2023-0976 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Workers. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.adopted  Action details Video Video
2023-0977 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing the contributions of the Boston Emergency Medical Services and recognizing Boston Emergency Medical Services Week. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.adopted  Action details Video Video
2023-0978 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Deborah Glennon, Anne Mazzola, Moira McCrave Carragee, Patricia Mullaney and Wayne Yeh in City Council, effective May 27, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-0979 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Deborah Glennon, Anne Mazzola, Moira McCrave Carragee, Patricia Mullaney and Wayne Yeh in City Council, effective June 3, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-0980 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sarah Lawton in City Council, effective May 20, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-0981 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sean Waddington in City Council, effective June 3, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-0982 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jacqueline Celestino, Clara Goldberg, My'Kell McMillen, Lee Nave Jr. and Chukwuemeka Osuagwu in City Council, effective May 27, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-0983 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jacqueline Celestino, My'Kell McMillen, Lee Nave Jr. and Chukwuemeka, effective June 3, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-0984 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Laura Toledano in City Council, effective May 27, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2023-0985 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Laura Toledano in City Council, effective June 3, 2024.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
GS-5/24/23 2 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for May 24, 2023   Action details Not available
2023-1002 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication from the Mayor to withdraw Docket #0812 from April 24, 2023 council meeting.Placed on file.  Action details Not available
2023-1003 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jean Frias, Justin Gardner, Jamie Leveque-Beon, Jesus D. Linares Marrero and Faarooq Sahabdeen in City Council, effective May 27, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1004 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jean Frias, Justin Gardner, Jamie Leveque-Beon, Jesus D. Linares Marrero and Faarooq Sahabdeen in City Council, effective June 3, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1005 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ali ABY Muhammed in City Council.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1006 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia A. Kalayjian, Mary Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective May 27, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1007 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia A. Kalayjian, Mary Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective June 3, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1008 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Julisa Curet, Luz Johanna Perez Borbon and Millie Rivera in City Council, effective May 27, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1009 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Julisa Curet, Luz Johanna Perez Borbon and Millie Rivera in City Council, effective June 3, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1010 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lybille Rocher in City Council, effective May 27, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-1011 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lybille Rocher in City Council, effective June 3, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Not available
2023-0986 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Nicolas Frédéric Pierre L’Huillier.   Action details Video Video
2023-0987 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Christopher Lustig.   Action details Video Video
2023-0988 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing BSFIT.   Action details Video Video
2023-0989 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Helen Mah.   Action details Video Video
2023-0990 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 30 Boston Businesses for receiving the Legacy Business Award 2023.   Action details Video Video
2023-0991 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 24 students for receiving the Cardinal of the Month award from Madison Park Technical Vocational High School.   Action details Video Video
2023-0992 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Kathleen Lonergan.   Action details Video Video
2023-0993 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing James T. Murphy.   Action details Video Video
2023-0994 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Lily Rose Valore.   Action details Video Video
2023-0995 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Roisin Dillon.   Action details Video Video
2023-0996 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Savannah Washington.   Action details Video Video
2023-0997 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ryleigh Mahoney.   Action details Video Video
2023-0998 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Paul Feeney.   Action details Video Video
2023-0999 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 12 adult learners in East Boston.   Action details Video Video
2023-1000 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 18 people for winning college scholarships.   Action details Video Video
2023-1001 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of James "Jimmy" Murphy.   Action details Video Video