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Boston City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

October 27, 2021

11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Lydia Edwards, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Andrea Campbell, Ricardo Arroyo, Matt O'Malley, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Annissa Essaibi George, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Michelle Wu

Absent: Kim Janey

Every vote, in order

Adopt the minutes of the October 20, 2021 meeting

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

President Pro Tempore O’Malley moved to adopt the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“President Pro Tempore O’Malley moved to adopt the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: O'Malley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The report was accepted; the order was passed..

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed..

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From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed...”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Docket #0956

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $399,418.73 in the form of a grant for the FY22 State 911 Training Grant, awarded...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Docket #0954

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $4,000,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY22 Public Safety Answering Point...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Docket #1012

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,500,000.00 in the form of a grant for the FY21 Securing the Cities, awarded by...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Docket #1036

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $239,254.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement and...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #1010

Message and order an order authorizing the City of Boston to apply for, and to accept and expend, the Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Continuum of Care grant funds from the...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #1135

Resolution Supporting H.1339/S.829 An Act to Guarantee Debt-Free Public Higher Education

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #1144

Order for the appointment of temporary employee Theresa Malionek in City Council

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules

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From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #1070

Message and order approving the receipt of a Preservation Restriction Agreement on the Vertullo Building, 74-84 Fairmount Avenue, Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Wu, the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Wu, the order was passed..” (Motion: Wu)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Consent agenda

Adopt the consent agenda (the resolutions listed under it in the minutes)

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.

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From the minutes

“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

From the Boston City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (linked from the City Council page on boston.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Boston (boston.gov), from the official headshots on the City Council page. Former councilors show initials.

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