MassVoter.com← Boston City CouncilBoston City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
August 10, 2022
39 recorded votes, 39 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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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, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: Julia Mejia
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the July 13, 2022 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the July 13, 2022 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the July 13, 2022 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0938
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $39,155.00 in the form of a grant for the Recording Risk Grant, awarded by the...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0939
Message and order: order to fully authorized the creation of a Sheltered Market Program. During the pilot which ended on June 2022, we learned that this is a powerful...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0274
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,642,723.10 in the form of a grant for, the FY22 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr....
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0348
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $237,500.00 in the form of a grant for the FY22 HazMat Earmark, awarded by the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0349
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $150,000.00 in the form of grant, for the FY22 COVID-19 SA/DV Trust Fund, awarded...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0375
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $555,166.40 in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY20 Assistance to...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0351
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $36,250.00 in the form of a grant, for the Dialogue to Action, awarded by the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0682
Home rule petition: Electronic Application and Transmission of Absentee Ballots for Absent Uniformed Services Voters
The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 12 (Absent Mejia).
The minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 12 (Absent Mejia)..”
Docket #0862
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY22 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $145,115.00 to provide funding for the Boston Police Department...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0863
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY22 in the amount of $145,115.00 to cover the FY22 cost contained...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0864
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $108,158.00 to provide funding for the Property Management...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0865
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Property Management Department for FY23 in the amount of $108,158.00 to cover the FY23 cost contained...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0961
Ordinance Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Section 1, to Codify City Policy Regarding the Display of Flags on City Hall Plaza
On motion of Councilors Bok, Louijeune and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Bok, Louijeune and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed..” (Motion: Bok)
Docket #0967
Resolution Recognizing National Purple Heart Day 2022
On motion of Councilors Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0968
Resolution Recognizing August 7 - 13 As National Community Health Center Week
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0969
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Abdullah Beckett in City Council, effective July 30, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0970
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Isabel Slater in City Council, effective July 30, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0971
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Amanda O'Connor and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective July 30, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0972
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Asli Ercem in City Council, effective August 13, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0973
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Mariam Ibrahimi in City Council, effective August 6, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0974
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Mariam Ibrahimi in City Council, effective August 13, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0975
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jacqueline Celestino in City Council, effective August 6, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0976
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Sophia Wang and Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective August 6, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0977
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Isabelle Nelson and Yongshi Yu in City Council, effective August 13, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0978
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Mary Karski in City Council, effective August 6, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0979
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Aziza Robinson-Goodnight in City Council, effective July 26, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0980
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sarah Lawton in City Council, effective 7/30/22
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0981
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Bruce Broisman in City Council, effective August 17, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0982
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lotan Mizrahi in City Council, effective September 1, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0983
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Stephen Etienne in City Council, effective August 20, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0984
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Asli Ercem in City Council, effective August 27, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0985
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Asli Ercem in City Council, effective September 3, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1111
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Clara Goldberg in City Council, effective September 6, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1013
Resolution condemning union-Busting and unfair labor practices of the Starbuck Corporation
On motion of Councilors Breadon, Bok and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Breadon, Bok and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1014
Resolution in support of H.2769 :An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving beneficiary of Robert Lawler"
On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flaherty)
Docket #0265
Amend Docket #0265 from $10,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00: An order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant funded through the coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery fund...
Councilor Baker moved to amend Docket #0265 from $10,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00. Seconded by Councilor Murphy
The minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Baker moved to amend Docket #0265 from $10,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00. Seconded by Councilor Murphy Motion Prevailed; yeas 12; (Absent 1 Mejia)..” (Motion: Baker, second: Murphy)
Amend Docket #0265 from $10,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 (Councilor Baker): An order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant funded through the coronavirus state and local...
Docket #0265 as amended did not Pass; yeas 5 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn Murphy and Worrell), nays 7 (Arroyo, Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Lara and Louijeune).
Yes: Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, WorrellNo: Anderson, Arroyo, Bok, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Zapata
From the minutes
“Docket #0265 as amended did not Pass; yeas 5 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn Murphy and Worrell), nays 7 (Arroyo, Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Lara and Louijeune)..” (Motion: Baker)
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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