Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 8/28/2024 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 (77) 77 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 2024-1271 1   Mayor Order Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars ($45,682.00) to provide funding for the Inspectional Services Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1272 1   Mayor Order Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Inspectional Services Department for FY25 in the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars ($45,682.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The terms of the contracts are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contracts include a base wage increase of 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1273 1   Mayor Order Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Twenty-Three Thousand Thirty-Two Dollars ($23,032.00) to provide funding for the Office of Tourism for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 11. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1274 1   Mayor Order Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Office of Tourism for FY25 in the amount of Twenty-Three Thousand Thirty-Two Dollars ($23,032.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 11. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, to be given in July of 2026 and 2027 and flat amounts of $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January 2025, 2026, and 2027 after any percentage increases. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1275 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1275, for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) in the amount not to exceed Four Million Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($4,382,932.66) cost related to the following projects: Two Financial Center, The Victor (Simpson Parcel), 1501 Commonwealth Avenue, 1297-1305 Blue Hill Avenue, BIDMC New Inpatient Building, 1350 Boylston Street, 76 Stoney Road, Seaport Square Northern Avenue Bridge, 745 Atlantic Avenue, 370-380 Harrison Avenue, Boston University Center- Dental School, Boston Landing, 780 Morrissey Boulevard, 289 Walk Hill Street, Allston Yard Building A, 61-83 Braintree Street, and Belvidere Street Student Housing Project, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1276 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1276, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($2,232,152.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title III-C Nutrition Services Program, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund nutrition services for older adults in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1277 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28. 2024, Docket #1277, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Reconnecting Communities-Pilot Program, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation. The grant will fund the assessment of the feasibility of reconnecting the Chinatown neighborhood that was bisected by the construction of I-90, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1278 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1278, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,736,520.00) in the form of a grant for the State FY25 Council on Aging formula allocation, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund social and health care services for 115,768 older adults in the City of Boston at $15 dollars per person, according to the 2020 Census data for UMass Boston Donahue Institute, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1279 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1279, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Thirty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Three Dollars ($1,038,243.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title lll-B Supportive Services, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund home-based support services for older adults in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1280 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1280, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($530,999.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title III-E Family Caregiver Support Program, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Caregivers Services for older Adults in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1281 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1281, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Three Dollars ($461,143.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title III-A Administration grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund costs for the administration of Title III programs, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0103 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($456,500.00) in the form of a grant, for FY25 MVP Action Grant, awarded by the Executive Office of Energy & Environment Affairs to be administered by the Environment Department. The grant will fund the permit submittals for the project in FY26, with a goal of completing the MEPA permitting process and submitting permits to other applicable Local, State and Federal permitting agencies. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1283 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1283, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One Dollars ($177,271.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title III- Ombudsman Program, award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affair, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund consumer protection programs to improve long-term services for older adults in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1284 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1284, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty-Four Thousand Fifty-Eight Dollars ($84,058.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title III-D Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund services that assist older adults in Boston to prevent illness and manage chronic conditions,the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1285 1   Mayor Order Councilor Pepén called Docket #1285, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Thousand Twenty Dollars ($20,020.00) in the form of a grant for the El Centro Fellowship 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 & Innovation Technology. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Pepén, the order was passed. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1286 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on August 28, 2024, Docket #1286, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($11,200.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The grant will fund to support enrollment in the Certificate of Intensive Training in Motivational Interviewing for the SSYI Boston Case Management Team, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1287 1   Mayor Order Councilor Durkan called Docket #1287, message and order for your approval an Order to declare surplus City-owned easement currently under the management of the Boston Transportation Department and transfer the care, custody, management and control of said property to the Public Facilities Commission. The land easement is located at 847, 849, and 851 Albany Street in Roxbury (Ward 08 Parcels 0802014000, 0802016000, 802017000, and 080218000). This will transfer interest back to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission in accordance with a settlement agreement resolving an ongoing lawsuit against the City of Boston, from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 7, nays 1 (Flynn). On motion of Councilor Durkan, the order was passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy). Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1288 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from the Mayor's Office of Housing regarding the Short-Term Rentals 2024 Report to the Boston City Council. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1289 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from Council President Louijeune of her absence from the City on Sunday, August 18, 2024, returning the afternoon of Friday, August 23, 2024. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-1290 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 6:52 p.m., returning on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-1291 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., returning on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-1292 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Christopher J. Conley as a member of the Surveillance Oversight Advisory Board, effective immediately. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-1293 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Councilor Mejia regarding Docket #1213. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0110 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on November 15, 2023, Docket #0110, for the confirmation of the appointment of Nancy Russell, as a member of the St. Botolph Architectural Commission for a term expiring on November 10, 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0111 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on November 23, 2023, Docket #0111, for the confirmation of the appointment of Jim Kutchin, as a member of the St. Botolph Architectural Commission for a term expiring on November 10, 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0112 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on November 15, 2023, Docket #0112, for the confirmation of the appointment of Douglas Miller as a member of the St. Botolph Architectural Commission for a term expiring on November 10, 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0154 3   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on January 24, 2024, Docket #0154, for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Heyne, as a member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on January 20, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be placed on file. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0636 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on April 3, 2024, Docket #0636, for the confirmation of the appointment of Paul Raber Umphenour II as an Alternate Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission, for a term expiring March 19, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0640 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on April 3, 2024, Docket #0640, for the confirmation of the appointment of Angela Ward Hyatt as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0641 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on April 3, 2024, Docket #0641, for the confirmation of the appointment of Shamaiah Turner as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2026, 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.   Action details Video 2024-0698 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0698, for the confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Ready as a member of the South End Landmark Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0864 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on May 2, 2024, Docket #0864, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Alaa Mukahhal, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to be placed on file. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0865 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on May 2, 2024, Docket #0865, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kerry Walsh Logue, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on November 1, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to be placed on file. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2024-0867 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on May 22, 2024, Docket #0867, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Sherry Dong, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed; yeas 11, present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia). The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-1179 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1179, for the confirmation of the appointment of Jaimie McNeil as a member of the Zoning Commission for a term expiring May 1, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.   Action details Video 2024-0682 2   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0682, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from Eversource valued in the amount not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) (grant includes the value of rebates and equipment) for the purpose of promoting energy efficiency and energy savings to various public buildings and infrastructure projects, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1304 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution in support of the New Madinah Community Development Project. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1294 1   Council Home Rule Petition Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Keny Gateau. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1295 1   Council Home Rule Petition Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Adam Watt. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1296 1   Council Home Rule Petition Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Jean E. Roseney. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1297 1   Council Home Rule Petition Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Pierre Charles Darius of Mattapan. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan). The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2024-1298 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss the current status of the elevator system in Boston Housing Authority (BHA) developments. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1299 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss BPS’s plans to protect students during heat emergencies. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Weber and Pepén as original co-sponsors. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1300 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's Walking City Trail, an urban hiking route connecting 27 miles of Boston parks, gardens, urban forests, and streets through 17 Boston neighborhoods. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Weber as original co-sponsors. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1301 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to discuss BCYF services in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of the City of Boston. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1302 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss towing practices in the City of Boston, with a particular focus on public authority-ordered towing. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1303 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order to increase Veterans property tax exemption. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Louijeune, the order was passed (not present, Flynn). Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1305 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution celebrating the life of Emmett Till and to recognize August 28th as Emmett Till Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1306 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2024-1307 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution calling for the reinstatement of Eddy Chrispin to BPD Command Staff. Referred to   Action details Video 2024-1308 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Beatrix Knight and Kiara Montes De Oca in City Council, effective August 31, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-1309 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew Costas, Deborah Glennon, Moira McCrave-Carragee and Wayne D. Yeh in City Council, effective August 24, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-1310 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gabriel Cruz in City Council, effective August 24, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-1311 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Caroline O'Neill is City Council, effective September 7, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2024-1312 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Edward Conley in City Council, effective August 31, 2024. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video GS-8/28/24 1   Green Sheet Legislative Calendar for August 28, 2024.     Action details Not available 2024-1313 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing ten women leaders.     Action details Not available 2024-1314 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Beth Stacy Perez.     Action details Video 2024-1315 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Brian Sullivan.     Action details Not available 2024-1316 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing National Purple Heart Day.     Action details Not available 2024-1317 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Colin's Joy Project.     Action details Not available 2024-1318 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Henrietta McKenzie.     Action details Not available 2024-1319 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Dr. Albert D. Holland.     Action details Not available 2024-1320 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Boston Raider's 50th anniversary.     Action details Not available 2024-1321 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing eleven Dominican Leaders in the Dominican Community of Boston.     Action details Not available 2024-1322 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing The Brazilian-American Center.     Action details Not available 2024-1323 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing The Brazilian Women's Group.     Action details Not available 2024-1324 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Patrick Emory.     Action details Not available 2024-1325 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing the Loring Greenough House.     Action details Not available 2024-1326 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in recognition of Elisa Zanini.     Action details Not available 2024-1327 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Timothy Richard Shields.     Action details Not available 2024-1328 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Meri Guerrero.     Action details Not available 2024-1329 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Aurelio Santos Méndez.     Action details Not available 2024-1330 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Santo P. Méndez.     Action details Not available 2024-1331 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Henry Lee.     Action details Not available 2024-1332 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Nhi Uyen Xa.     Action details Not available 2024-1333 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Mei Gun Soo-Hoo.     Action details Not available