Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/1/2024 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 (87) 87 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 2024-0740 1   Mayor Order Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2027. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0741 1   Mayor Order Message and order for confirmation of the renewal appointments of constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2027. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0742 1   Mayor Order Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of renewal Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2027. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0743 1   Mayor Order Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of new Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2027. The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0744 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Million Seven Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($7,754,649.00) 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 Superior Officers Federation, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0745 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 in the amount of Seven Million Seven Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($7,754,649.00) to cover the FY24 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Superior Officers Federation. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 1.5%, 2%, 1%, and 2.5% to be given in July of each fiscal year of the contract term, as well as the addition of the Transitional Career Award Program in July 2023. The contract also contains reforms relating to discipline, officer return to duty, paid detail system, and union release, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0746 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, the Multilingual Digital Experience Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Administration & Finance to be administered by the Department of Innovation and Technology. The grant will fund the development of programs and services that improve the experience of digital government services for multilingual communities. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0747 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from City Council President Louijeune of the appointment of Councilor Benjamin J. Weber as the City Council representative on the Residency Compliance Commission, for a term expiring January 1, 2026. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0748 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from the Office of Black Male Advancement of the report entitled "Mayor's Office of Black Male Advancement Quarterly Report" January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0749 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: the FY25 Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment ("COLA") vote. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0750 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: the FY25 Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment ("COLA") Base Vote. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0751 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Scott Finn, City Auditor, transmitting a list of FY24 reallocations made by the Mayor prior to April 15, 2024, for the purpose of continuing operations. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0752 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from City Council President Louijeune of the appointment of Councilor Liz Breadon as the City Council representative on the Neighborhood Housing Trust, for a term expiring January 1, 2026. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0753 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 April 3, 2024. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0754 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 April 10, 2024. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0755 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Putnam Nail Factory / George Lawley & Son Shipyard, 12-12R Ericsson Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (in effect after June 1, 2024 if not acted upon). Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0756 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Councilor Brian Worrell, Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means, regarding the Boston Public School's FY25 budget. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0503 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on March 13, 2024, Docket #0503, in the amount of Thirty-Eighty Million Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Forty-Seven Dollars ($38,277,047.00) from Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation Fund revenues for community preservation projects at the recommendation of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0342 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2024, Docket #0342, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expand the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Twelve Cents ($1,705,475.12) in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be Administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through coordinated prevention and intervention, law enforcement, prosecution and reintegration programs, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0504 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on March 13, 2024, Docket #0504, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($44,100.00) in the form of a grant, for the Boston Violence Intervention & Prevention Initiative (CVIPI), awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the Boston Public Health Commission, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund BPD’s ability to support the project with relevant crime data reporting and, if available, assign a BPD representative to participate with CVIPI Planning/Advisory Committee, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0577 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on March 27, 2024, Docket #0577, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expand the amount of Eighty-Four Thousand Dollars ($84,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY24 CISM Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund access to critical incidents stress management and peer support programs to address mental wellness and suicide prevention for BPD officers, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0280 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on February 7, 2024, Docket #0280, for your approval an appropriation order in the amount of One Million Two Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($1,260,000.00) for the Cemetery Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Trust Office of the Treasury Department to be funded from the Cemetery Trust Fund established under Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0582 2   Committee Reports On the Home Rule Petition, referred on March 27, 2024, Docket #0582, for A Special Law Re: An Act to Amend the Training Requirement For the Fire Department Cadet Program in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 10, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy). The report was accepted; the petition was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0573 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on March 27, 2024, Docket #0573, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY24 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0574 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on March 27, 2024, Docket #0574, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY24 Home Investment Partner, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0575 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on March 27, 2024, Docket #0575, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY24 Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0576 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on March 27, 2024, Docket #0576, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY24 Emergency Solution Grant, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-0770 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to suspend the rules. Motion prevailed; yeas 13. The resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy). The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0757 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing April 30, 2024 as International Jazz Day. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0758 1   Council Home Rule Petition A petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Cherell Mellace to join the Boston Police Department. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0759 1   Council Ordinance Ordinance for Safe and Healthy Hotels in the City of Boston. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0761 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to audit the City of Boston's accountability, transparency and accessibility regarding construction sites impacting small businesses. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0760 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss plans to address drag racing, dirt bikes, ATVs, and other off-road vehicles on neighborhood streets. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0762 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to audit the community engagement efforts of Boston Public School's "Green New Deal" and "Long-Term Facilities Plan." Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0763 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss ways to repair and maintain private ways. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0764 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to utilize former school and municipal buildings as affordable housing. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-0765 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing Black Women Veterans during Black Maternal Health Week. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0766 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution supporting the extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program and advancing digital equity. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Pepén as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Mejia and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0767 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0768 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0769 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing National Nurses Week. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0771 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution for a Dedication for Master Sergeant James B. Fitzgerald at the Intersection of Holden Row and Wesley Street in Charlestown. On motion of Councilor Coletta, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0772 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution in Support of An Act to Increase Access to Disposable Menstrual Products (H.534/S.2491). On motion of Councilors Coletta and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan). The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-0773 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jose Pina Jr. in City Council. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0774 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Alice Scollins in City Council, effective May 4, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0775 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cyerrah Walker in City Council effective April 27, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0776 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Meghan Kavanagh in City Council, effective April 20, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0777 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Andrew Galvin, John Herrington and Louisa Siciliano in City Council, effective May 28, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0809 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepen offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jesus Linares in City Council, effective May 4, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0810 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Lauren Carmi and Lily Sweeterman in City Council, effective April 27, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0811 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kennedy Avery and Anthony Baez in City Council, effective Friday June 28, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0812 1   Report of Public Officer Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Lauren Carmi and Lily Sweeterman in City Council, effective May 4, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-0385 1   Mayor Order Councilor Coletta called Docket #0385, message and order 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 Dividends Program 23, awarded by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Department of Public Works. The grant will fund investment in local programs including recycling equipment, organics diversion, outreach and education, pilot programs, school recycling, toxic reduction, and more from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta, the order was passed. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Not available GS-5/1/24 1   Green Sheet Legislative Calendar for May 1, 2024.     Action details Video 2024-0778 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing El Pelón Taquería.     Action details Video 2024-0779 2   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing and congratulating Martin Walsh.     Action details Not available 2024-0780 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Boston Firefighters Local 718 retirements.     Action details Not available 2024-0781 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Morningstar Baptist Church Nurse's Annual Day.     Action details Not available 2024-0782 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Baby Cafe.     Action details Not available 2024-0783 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Miles Batty.     Action details Not available 2024-0784 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Arianna Maida.     Action details Not available 2024-0785 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Charles River Community Health Center.     Action details Not available 2024-0786 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Jacqueline Royce.     Action details Not available 2024-0787 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Hessann Farooqi.     Action details Not available 2024-0788 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Sister Maryadele Robinson.     Action details Not available 2024-0789 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing 8 members of the Boston Police Department Emerald Society.     Action details Not available 2024-0790 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Sal's Pizza Grand Opening.     Action details Not available 2024-0791 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Old Town Trolley Tours 40th Anniversary.     Action details Not available 2024-0792 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Youth Enrichment Services Black Diamond Gala.     Action details Not available 2024-0793 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Benevolent Asian Jade Society.     Action details Not available 2024-0794 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Japan Festival Boston.     Action details Not available 2024-0795 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating five retiring members of the Harvard Allston Task Force.     Action details Not available 2024-0796 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in congratulating Wyatt Jackson.     Action details Not available 2024-0797 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in recognizing Dianne "Lady Di" Walker.     Action details Not available 2024-0798 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of John Khane.     Action details Not available 2024-0799 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Mike Ndwiga.     Action details Not available 2024-0800 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Francisco Echeverry.     Action details Not available 2024-0801 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Jack Imbergamo.     Action details Not available 2024-0802 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Angelo R. Polcari.     Action details Not available 2024-0803 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Colleen Buckley.     Action details Not available 2024-0804 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Joan "Mommy Charline" Hunter.     Action details Not available 2024-0805 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing 27 people from the Charlestown High School Basketball Team.     Action details Not available 2024-0806 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing John Fiumara.     Action details Not available 2024-0807 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Uvida Shop.     Action details Not available 2024-0808 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Ceydi Karina Corrales.     Action details Not available 2024-0813 1   Report of Public Officer Resolution recognizing Craig Theros.     Action details Video 2024-0814 1   Report of Public Officer Resolution in support of H.2667 a S.1586 "An Act to Provide Public Safety Tellecommunicators With The Same Internal Benefits as First Responders."     Action details Not available