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April 27, 2022
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Lydia Edwards, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: Ricardo Arroyo
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the April 13, 2022 meeting
Reverend Willie Bodrick, II, Twelfth Baptist Church, delivered the invocation and the meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting.
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“Reverend Willie Bodrick, II, Twelfth Baptist Church, delivered the invocation and the meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0347
Message and order, to which authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $266,500.00 in the form of a grant for the FY22 Local Cultural Council...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0402
The message and order, to which was referred on March 23, 2022, Docket #0402, approving a supplemental appropriation of $2,954,828.00 to cover the FY22 cost items...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0403
The message and order, to which was referred on March 23, 2022, Docket #0403, to reduce the FY22 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0434
The message and order, to which was referred on March 30, 2022 Docket #0434, for the confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Cook as a member of the Boston...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0463
The message and order, to which was referred on April 6, 2022, Docket #0463, for your approval an order authorizing the City of Boston to submit to the Massachusetts...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0464
The message and order, to which was referred on April 6, 2022, Docket #0464, for your approval a revised Order authorizing the City of Boston to submit to the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0548
Resolution to commence making Eid al-Fitr a holiday recognized by the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0551
Resolution calling on the Massachusetts Legislature and M.B.T.A. to Advance Low-Income Transit Fares
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0549
Resolution recognizing the Bicentenary of the Incorporation of the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Bok and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Bok and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Bok)
Docket #0550
Resolution in support of Greater Boston Starbucks Workers United
On motion of Councilors Breadon, Flynn and Bok, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Breadon, Flynn and Bok, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0552
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Samantha Bennett in City Council, effective April 23, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0553
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ryan Clark in City Council, effective April 23, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0554
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ana E. Calderon, Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Sophia Wang, Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective April 23, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0321
Petition for a Special Law re: Securing Environmental Justice in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the Petition was passed as amended.
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“On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the Petition was passed as amended..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Passed 27/22 Legislative calendar for April 27, 2022.
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“Passed 27/22 Legislative calendar for April 27, 2022..”
Consent agenda
Adopt the consent agenda (the resolutions listed under it in the minutes)
The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
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“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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