Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/25/2023 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 (36) 36 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 2023-1645 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in support of 32BJ SEIU's Cleaning Contract Campaign. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Durkan and Louijeune; the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Not available 2023-1625 1   Mayor Order Councilor Baker called Docket #1625, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23 Mass Trails grant, awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Boston Transportation Department. The grant will fund the enhancement of trails and trail access in the Dorchester Community, from the Committee of Planning Development and Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Baker, the order was passed. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0104 1   Mayor Order Message and order confirming the appointment of Nakeeda Burns to the Zoning Commission as a residential organization member for a term expiring October 26, 2026. Referred to   Action details Video 2023-1627 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding "Proposed Minor Modification to the Washington Park Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Mass.R-24, with respect to Newly Created So Called Parcels L-25 and S-10.” Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-1628 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding "Proposed Minor Modification to the Washington Park Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Mass.R-24, with respect to Newly Created So Called Parcels L-49 and L-50.” Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-1629 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:00 A.M., returning at 7:00 P.M. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2023-1373 2   Committee Reports On the message and ordinance, referred on August 30, 2023, Docket #1373, to support public safety as the City doubles down on our public health-led approach to the crises of mental health, substance use, and unsheltered homelessness concentrated in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, 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; yeas 9, nays 3(Arroyo, Baker, Lara), present 1(Mejia). The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft.   Action details Video 2023-0410 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and ordinance, referred on February 10, 2023, Docket #0410, Petition for a Special Law re: An Act increasing the maximum amount of fines which may be imposed for violations of ordinances and authorizing the City of Boston to place municipal charge liens on certain properties in the City of Boston for nonpayment of any local charges, fees or fines, 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; yeas 12, not present 1 (Lara). Remains in   Action details Video 2023-0153 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing regarding biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and Boston Residents Jobs Policy. Remains in   Action details Video 2023-1449 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to review the mental health and wellness resources available to City of Boston employees during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Remains in   Action details Video 2023-1630 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution celebrating the centennial of the declaration of Republic of Türki?ye and 28th Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Coletta, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Baker as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Coletta and Baker, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2023-1631 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Lara, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2023-1632 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution in Support of Dedicating New Edgerly Road in Honor of John Bookston. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2023-1633 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution to change the name of Faneuil Hall, thereby beginning a process of addressing anti-Black racist symbols prevalent in Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 3 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn). The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2023-1634 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees My'Kel McMillen and Chukweumeka Osuagwu in City Council, effective November 18, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023-1635 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees My'Kel McMillen and Chukwuemeka Osuagwu in City Council, effective November 25, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023-1636 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Flynn for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary Employee Kasey Barrett, in City Council, effective November 6, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video GS-10/25/23 1   Green Sheet Legislative Calendar for October 25, 2023.     Action details Not available 2023-1646 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Flynn for Councilor Baker offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Malaki Hernandez, Patricia McCormack, Joseph M. McEachern and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective November 4, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023-1647 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Flynn for Councilor Baker offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Malaki Hernandez, Patricia McCormack, Joseph M. McEachern and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective November 11, 2023. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2023-1377 1   Mayor Order Councilor Worrell called Docket #1377, message and order authorizing the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to enter into a long term contract for constituent relationship management system for Boston 311 Call Center for a term of up to Ten (10) years,), from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. 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 2023-1576 1   Mayor Order Councilor Worrell called Docket #1576, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars ($18,480.00) in the form of a grant awarded by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston to be administered by the Department of Innovation and Technology. The grant will fund the fellowship program for El Centro IT training program graduates, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. 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 2023-1580 1   Mayor Order Councilor Worrell called Docket #1580, message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars ($60,329.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Cadets Association. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 16, 2023, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. 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 2023-1581 1   Mayor Order Councilor Worrell called Docket #1581, message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY24 in the amount of Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars ($60,329.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Cadets Association. The terms of the contract are October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%,2%,1.5% and 2%, to be given in January 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. 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 2023-1539 1   Mayor Order Councilor Lara called Docket #1539, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars ($1,983,833.00) in the form of a grant, for the Shelter & Services Program 23, awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund services to non-citizen migrants recently released from DHS custody to provide shelter, food, transportation, acute medical care, personal hygiene supplies, and case management services, and to provide funding to non-federal entities to increase their capacity to shelter non-citizen migrants recently released from DHS custody, including renovations and modifications to existing facilities, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Lara, the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2023-1586 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Baker called Docket #1586, Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Nazzaro Community Center, 30 - 32 North Bennet Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (In effect after November 5, 2023 if not acted upon), 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 Baker, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2023-1637 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing the Kiwanis Club of Allston-Brighton for its 45th anniversary.     Action details Video 2023-1638 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in recognition of The IFSI-USA Production.     Action details Not available 2023-1639 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in recognition of 9 Haitian community leaders.     Action details Not available 2023-1640 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Gee How Oak Tin Association of New England.     Action details Not available 2023-1641 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing 37 Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society Retirees.     Action details Not available 2023-1642 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England.     Action details Not available 2023-1643 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Cheryl Rosenberg.     Action details Not available 2023-1644 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Tamkang University of Taipei and Ministry of Education in Taiwan.     Action details Not available 2023-1648 1   Report of Public Officer Resolution in memory of George Hantis.     Action details Not available 2023-1649 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Marta Crilly.     Action details Not available