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June 29, 2022
54 recorded votes, 49 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the June 15, 2022 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting.
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“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0800
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $177,886.31 in the form of a grant, for the FY22 State Elder Lunch Program...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0801
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY22 Safe and Successful Youth...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0802
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $15,000.00 in the form of a grant for two charitable donations, awarded by the...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0803
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $6,460.00 in the form of a grant for the Federal FY22 Senior Companion Program...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0804
Elect the City Clerk (Alex Geourntas) for a term ending February 3, 2025
Docket #0804: Communication from Council President Ed Flynn calling for the election of City Clerk. President Flynn nominates Alex Geourntas. Councilor Flaherty moved to second.
A vote electing a person, so MassVoter shows the result only. The minutes read: "For Alex Geourntas- Councilors Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell -13."
From the minutes
“On motion of President Flynn, a roll was called with the following result. For Alex Geourntas- Councilors Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell -13. Alex Geourntas, having received thirteen unanimous votes, was declared elected City Clerk for a three year term ending on February 3, 2025..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0259
Message and Ordinance Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter XV, Section X and Establishing the Boston Fair Chance Act
The report was accepted; the Ordinance was passed in a new draft.
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“The report was accepted; the Ordinance was passed in a new draft..”
Docket #0435
Message and order Petition for a Special Law re: An act authorizing the City of Boston to grant four additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be...
The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 13.
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“The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 13..”
Docket #0536
Message and order authorizing the Mayor's Office of Housing to accept and expend payments in the amount of $40,000,000.00 given to the City of Boston's Inclusionary...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0537
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to apply for, accept and expend the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Housing and Community Development funds from the United...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0708
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston, acting through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, to apply for, accept and expend the amount of $21,597,797.00 provided...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0625
Message and order to reduce the FY22 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $123,291.00 to provide funding for various departments for the FY22...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0626
Message and order for the supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Public Health Commission for FY22 in the amount of $123,291.00 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 #0627
Message and order to reduce the FY22 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $94,113.00 to provide funding for the Inspection Service Department...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0628
Message and order for the supplemental appropriation Order for the Inspectional Services Department for FY22 in the amount of $94,113.00 to cover the FY22 cost...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0762
Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2023, (Docket #0480), passed City Council June 8, 2022. I am filing an amended Annual Appropriation...
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft..”
Docket #0763
Partial Override #1 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message and order for Amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2023
President Flynn asked the Clerk for a Roll Call Vote of Partial Override # 1, yeas 13.
The minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (13-0).
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“President Flynn asked the Clerk for a Roll Call Vote of Partial Override # 1, yeas 13..”
Amendment (Councilor Lara): strike Partial Override #2 and revise Partial Override #3 (youth jobs), FY2023 budget
Councilor Lara offered a motion to Amend the Committee on Ways and Means recommended Overrides by: (a) striking out partial override #2 (b) in Partial Override #3, striking out "Decrease BPD Personnel Services (line 51200, Overtime) to" and adding "The additional $2,410,000 will be offset by the following decrease overrides: BPD Contractual Services - $688,373, BPD Contractual Services - $100,000 and BPD Equipment - $1,700,000."
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Baker, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“Second by Councilor Arroyo. The motion was passed; yeas 8, nays 5 (Baker, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy).” (Motion: Lara, second: Arroyo)
Partial Override #3 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message and order for Amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2023
Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call vote on Revised Partial Override #3; yeas 8, nays 5 (Baker, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) Override Failed.
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Baker, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn, MurphyThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (8-5); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call vote on Revised Partial Override #3; yeas 8, nays 5 (Baker, Bok, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) Override Failed..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0816
Resolution recognizing July 5th As Dia Di Kabuverdianus Na Boston aka "Boston Cabo Verdean's Day"
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Worrell and Baker, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Worrell and Baker, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0819
Resolution recognizing July 1, 2022 as Somali Independence Day
The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..”
Docket #0503
Amendment: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $349,500,000.00 in the form of a grant, awarded by the United States Department of...
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 Dorchester Fieldhouse. Second by Councilor Murphy.
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellNo: Bok, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Zapata
From the minutes
“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 Dorchester Fieldhouse. Second by Councilor Murphy. The motion was passed; yeas 8, nays 5 (Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Lara and Louijeune)..”
Docket #0504
On the message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $40,000,000.00 in the form of a grant, awarded by the United States...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #0817
Resolution calling for the announcement of a public health crisis related to traffic safety and injuries and implementation of sound prevention policies
The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..”
Docket #0818
Resolution Recognizing June 27 As National PTSD Awareness Day Councilor Arroyo in the Chair
The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..”
Docket #0820
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kurt Faustin, Dustin Gardner and Dianna Vega in City Council, effective June 18, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0821
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dustin Gardner in City Council, effective June 25, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0822
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dianna Vega in City Council, effective June 25, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0823
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gina Endres in City Council, effective June 18, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0824
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gina Endres in City Council, effective June 25, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0825
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Asli Ercem in City Council, effective June 18, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0826
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Asli Ercem in City Council, effective June 25, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0827
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Rayshon Irby and Skhashah Charles in City Council, effective July 2, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0828
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Hodan Hashi in City Council, effective July2, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0829
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Albert Chen in City Council, effective June 18, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0830
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ryan Clark and Joseph Gaffney in City Council, effective July 2, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0852
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Marcus McNeil in City Council, effective June 18, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0853
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jacob deBlecourt and Sandra Sanchez Saavedra in City Council, effective July 2, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0854
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Aline Mercury and David Silberg in City Council, effective July 2, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0855
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...
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Yes: Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Tania Fernandes Anderson as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #0856
Message and order authorizing the Transportation Department to accept and expend certain donated goods from Stop & Shop, located at 301 Centre Street, valued at FOUR...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0857
Message and order authorizing the Transportation Department to accept and expend certain donated goods from Whole Foods Supermarket, located at 413 Centre Street...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0858
Resolution Affirming Full Abortion Rights and Reproductive Equity In Opposition to the Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade
On motion of Councilors Bok, Breadon and louijeune, the rules were suspended, the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Bok, Breadon and louijeune, the rules were suspended, the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Bok)
The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..”
Docket #0859
Ordinance Amending CBC 2-8.3
The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted.
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“The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted..”
Docket #0607
Message and ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances Section 9-9,12, Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings Requiring Periodic...
On motion of Councilor Arroyo, the ordinance was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Arroyo, the ordinance was passed..” (Motion: Arroyo)
Docket #0720
Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the...
On motion of Councilor Baker, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Baker, the order was passed..” (Motion: Baker)
Docket #0502
Message and order approving an appropriation of $1,423,386.00 for the administrative and operating expenses of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee...
On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the order was passed..” (Motion: Flaherty)
Docket #0484
Final passage (second reading): Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more leases, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2023 in an amount...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 13.
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“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 13..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0485
Final passage (second reading): 5, message and order, referred on April 13, 2022 Docket #0488, approving an appropriation of $550,370,000.00 for the acquisition of interests in land or the...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 13.
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“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 13..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0486
Final passage (second reading): Message and order approving an appropriation $138,535,000.00 for the acquisition of interests in land or the acquisition of assets, or the landscaping, alteration...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 13.
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“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 13..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0710
Message and order authorizing the Collector-Treasurer for the City of Boston to enter into a compensation balance agreement with Citizens Bank, pursuant to...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was passed..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0711
Message and order authorizing the Collector-Treasurer for the City of Boston to enter into a compensation balance agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A....
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was passed..” (Motion: Anderson)
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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