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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/13/2022 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2022-0861 1 Mayor OrdinanceMessage disapproving an Ordinance Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter XV, Section X and Establishing the Boston Fair Chance Act (Docket #0259), passed by the City Council on June 29, 2022. Recommending that the City Council pass a new draft based on Docket #0259 with some technical revisions.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0862 1 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on July 13, 2022, Docket #0862 for your approval an Order to reduce the FY22 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($145,115.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY22 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc. (BPSTSA), 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 Video
2022-0863 1 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on July 13, 2022, Docket #0863 for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY22 in the amount of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($145,115.00) to cover the FY22 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc. (BPSTSA). The terms of the contracts are September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2023. The major provisions of the contract includes base wage increases of 2%, 1.5% and 2%, to be given in September of each fiscal year of the contract term, 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 Video
2022-0864 1 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on July 13, 2022, Docket #0864 for your approval an Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($108,158.00) to provide funding for the Property Management Department for the FY23 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Municipal Police Patrolmen's Association (MPPA), 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 Video
2022-0865 1 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on July 13, 2022, Docket #0865 for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Property Management Department for FY23 in the amount of One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($108,158.00) to cover the FY23 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Municipal Police Patrolmen's Association (MPPA). The terms 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. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on July 11, 2022, 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 Video
2022-0866 1 Mayor OrderCouncilor Worrell called Docket # 0866, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23 Local Consumer Program, awarded by the MA Attorney General to be administered by Consumer Affairs and Licensing. The grant will fund staff cost and operational expenses, from the committee on Small Business and Profession Licensing. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0867 1 Mayor OrderWithdrawnwithdrawn  Action details Not available
2022-0868 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the Mayor's Office of Housing regarding the Short-Term Rentals 2022 Report to the Boston City Council.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0869 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from Mayor of the appointment of Paul F. Burke as the Commissioner of the Boston Fire Department effective July 1, 2022.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0870 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kaitlin Passafaro as a member of the Boston Compensation Advisory Board for a term expiring June 30, 2027.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0871 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Celina Barrios-Millner as a member of the Boston Compensation Advisory Board for a term expiring June 30, 2027.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0872 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of John Tobin as a member of the Boston Compensation Advisory Board for a term expiring June 30, 2027.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0873 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Geoffrey Why as a member of the Boston Compensation Advisory Board for a term expiring June 30, 2027.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0874 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kenzie Bok as a member to the Residency Compliance Commission for a term expiring January 3, 2026.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0875 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ross McDonagh as a member to the Residency Compliance Commission for a term expiring January 3, 2026.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0876 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Dr. Aisha E. Miller as a member to the Residency Compliance Commission for a term expiring January 3, 2026.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2022-0877 1 Report of Public OfficerThe Constable Bonds of Cleveland Burton, Charles Clemons, Marvin Minor, Eligia McKenna, Mohamoud Mohamoud, John Connor, Iris Fiqueroa, Jason Grant, Regina Hanson, Joshua Handley, Paul Nally and Jaclyn Pacitti, has been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer were received and approved under the usual terms and coditions.Passed  Action details Video Video
2022-0618 2 Council Legislative ResolutionOn the motion and order, referred on May 11, 2022, Docket #0618, resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba and opening up of new travel and collaborative cultural, medical and academic opportunities between the two countries,” the committee submitted a report recommending the resolution ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the resolution was passed in a new draft; yeas 9, nays 3 (Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), present 1 (Coletta).adopted  Action details Video Video
2022-0503 5 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Forty Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($349,500,000.00) in the form of a grant, awarded by the United States Department of Treasury, to be administered by the City of Boston’s Chief Financial Officer/Collector Treasurer. This grant payment is made from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) in the Treasury of the United States established by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Pursuant to the requirements of the ARPA, the grant payment would fund COVID-19 response and recovery efforts and accelerate a Green New Deal for Boston through once-in-a-generation, transformative investments that address the systemic health and economic challenges in the areas of affordable housing, economic opportunity and inclusion, behavioral health, climate and mobility, arts and culture and early childhood. Councilor Baker offered a motion to Amend Docket #0503 by reducing the Mayor's Office of Housing by $5,000,000.00 and adding $5,000,000.00 for the The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft.  Action details Video Video
2022-0855 2 Mayor OrderOn the motion and order, referred on June 19, 2022, Docket #0816, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of SEVENTEEN MILLION AND SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND Dollars ($17,700,000.00) in the form of a grant, awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury to be administered by the City of Boston's Chief Financial Officer/Collector Treasurer. Pursuant to the requirements of ARPA, the grant will fund COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, the committee 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; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft.  Action details Video Video
2022-0878 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing the 30 Year Anniversary of the International Day for Women of African descent on July 25, 2022 in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Mejia, rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Fernandes Anderson as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.adopted  Action details Video Video
2022-0879 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing August 14, 2022 as Dominican Cultural Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended, the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.adopted  Action details Video Video
2022-0880 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC) and Boston Police Department (BPD) response to the escalation of white supremacist groups in Boston. On motion of Councilor Arroyo, rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Lara as co-sponsors.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0881 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the results of the 2020 census and redistricting process for the City of Boston.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0882 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss Boston's plan to eradicate youth and young adult homelessness, receive updates on implementation and progress specific to LGBTQ+ youth.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0883 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the disproportionate criminalization of the LGBTQ+ community and their health and well-being while incarcerated. Councilor Lara moved reconsideration to have Docket No # 0883 referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. Motion did not prevail.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0884 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the academic performance and social-emotional well-being of LGBTQ+ students in Boston Public Schools.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0885 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss an increase in racist incidents in Boston and the Human Rights Commission's role in tracking, reporting, and addressing discrimination and civil rights violations.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0886 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss regulation of limited service pregnancy centers and crisis pregnancy centers in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Coletta as a co-sponsor.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0887 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing regarding the state of anti-displacement as to Boston's Acquisition Opportunity Program. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Bok and Fernandes Anderson as co-sponsors.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0888 1 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a hearing to ensure that all incidents of bullying and violence are properly reported to ensure a safe environment for all students and staff in the Boston Public Schools.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0889 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution condemning hateful vandalism targeting LGBTQ+ seniors and denouncing White Supremacist activity in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Arroyo and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.adopted  Action details Video Video
2022-0890 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of 32BJ SEIU'S Security Office Campaign. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Flynn and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.adopted  Action details Video Video
2022-0891 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of an African American Veterans' U.S. Commemorative Stamp Series. On motion of Councilor Flynn, rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Fernandes Anderson and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.adopted  Action details Video Video
2022-0892 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under section 17F re: to the Boston Police Department's roster, unit assignments, complaints history, individual overtime records, and revenue sources.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0893 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Joshua McFadden, Aline Mercury, and David Silberg in the City Council, effective July 16, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0894 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Joshua McFadden, Aline Mercury, and David Silberg in City Council effective July 23, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0895 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ann C. DeGeorge in City Council, effective July 9, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0896 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ron Cobb, Michelle L.Goldberg, Megan Kavanagh, Juan Lopez, Cora Montrond, Candace Morales, Christine O'Donnell, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino and Ashley Vassall in City Council.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0897 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Coletta offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Elaine Donovan, Elvira Mora, Sebastian Parra, Elizabeth Sanchez and Eva Scapicchio in City Council, effective July 16, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0898 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sarah Lawton in City Council, effective July 30, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0899 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Shawna O'Hara in City Council, effective July 23, 2022.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0915 1 Report of Public OfficerOrder for a hearing regarding contraception and Menstrual Product vending Machines in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Coletta, rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Arroyo as a co-sponsor.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0916 1 Report of Public OfficerMessage and Ordinances Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter XV, Section X and Establishing the Boston Fair Chance Act. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations. Councilor Arroyo seeks suspension of rule 33 to vote on this matter today. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Arroyo, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed; yeas 10.The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2022-0917 1 Report of Public OfficerOrder for a hearing to discuss the South Boston Waterfront strategic transit plan.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2022-0918 1 Report of Public OfficerResolution in support of Amendment #813 to H5007 Fair Relief now for Low Income Workers. On motion of Councilor Lara, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.adopted  Action details Video Video
2022-0919 1 Report of Public OfficerCouncilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Mariam Ibrahimin in City Council.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2022-0900 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating the Allston Civic Association.   Action details Not available
2022-0901 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Casey Gaffney.   Action details Not available
2022-0902 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the 2022 Commonwealth Heroines.   Action details Not available
2022-0903 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Castle Square Tenants Association.   Action details Not available
2022-0904 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in recognizing Semana Cultural y Festival Dominicano de Boston.   Action details Not available
2022-0905 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in recognizing Encuentro Diaspora Afro.   Action details Not available
2022-0906 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing George's Shoe.   Action details Not available
2022-0907 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Ann Kineavy.   Action details Not available
2022-0908 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Mary Moran   Action details Not available
2022-0909 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Deena Smitherman   Action details Not available
2022-0910 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Scope HQ   Action details Not available
2022-0911 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Boston City Councilor Brian J. Honan in Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of his passing on July 30, 2002.   Action details Not available
2022-0912 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating Alex Geourntas.   Action details Not available
2022-0913 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Antonio Tizzano.   Action details Not available
2022-0914 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Margie McGregor.   Action details Not available