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October 19, 2022
36 recorded votes, 35 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, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: Kendra Lara
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the October 5, 2022 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1242
Message disapproving an ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances V, Section 5-5.10 regarding Salary Categories for Certain Offices, and City of Boston Code...
The ordinance was passed notwithstanding the Disapproval of the Mayor, yeas 9, nays 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy).
The minutes give the count as yeas 9, nays 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The ordinance was passed notwithstanding the Disapproval of the Mayor, yeas 9, nays 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy)..”
Docket #1243
Councilor Louijeune offered an amendment: Message and order: Order amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances V, Section 5-5.10 regarding Salary Categories for Certain Offices, and City of Boston...
Councilor Louijeune offered an amendment.
The minutes give only the count (yeas 9; nays 4), not who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Louijeune offered an amendment. Motion prevailed roll call yeas 9; nays 4; (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy)..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Message and order: Order amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances V, Section 5-5.10 regarding Salary Categories for Certain Offices, and City of Boston Code...
The ordinance as amended was passed; yeas 9, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy).
The minutes give the count as yeas 9, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The ordinance as amended was passed; yeas 9, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy)..”
Docket #1244
Message and order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserves for Collective Bargaining by $31,072,029.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1245
Message and order for the Boston Public Schools for FY23 in the amount of $37,674,337.00 to cover the FY23 cost items contained within the collective bargaining...
The report was accepted; the order was passed. .
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed. ..”
Docket #1250
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the mount of $49,500.00 in the form of a grant, for the Ruggles Corridor Art Project, awarded by...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1257
Councilor Baker Called docket #1257, Petition of WeDriveU, for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in...
On motion of Councilor Baker, was rejected without prejudice.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Baker, was rejected without prejudice..” (Motion: Baker)
Docket #1258
Elect the Assistant City Clerk (Dassie Bheecham) for a term ending February 3, 2025
Docket #1258: Communication from Council President Ed Flynn calling for the election of the Assistant City Clerk. President Flynn nominates Dassie Bheecham. Councilor Flaherty moved to second.
A vote electing a person, so MassVoter shows the result only. The minutes read: "For Dassie Bheecham Councilors Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell -12." The list names 13 councilors, including Kendra Lara, whom the attendance line lists as absent, while the count says 12.
From the minutes
“On motion of President Flynn, a roll was called with the following result. For Dassie Bheecham Councilors Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell -12. Dassie Bheecham having received twelve unanimous votes, was declared elected Assistant City Clerk for a three year term ending on February 3, 2025..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1264
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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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Baker, the order was passed..” (Motion: Baker)
Docket #1019
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $3,450,000.00 in the form of a grant for the FY23 Safe and Successful Youth...
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..”
Docket #1020
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $950,000.00 in the form of a grant for the Securing the Cities continuation...
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..”
Docket #1210
Final passage (second reading): Message and order for an appropriation order in the amount of $30,300,000.00 to cover the cost designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new building for...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12; nays 0; not present 1 (Worrell).
The minutes give the count as yeas 12; nays 0; not present 1 (Worrell), but 11 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12; nays 0; not present 1 (Worrell)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1098
Order for a hearing regarding Redistricting Principles
The report was accepted, the order was passed; yeas 11; nays 1 (Baker) Absent 1 (Lara).
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Bok, Breadon, Flaherty, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell, ZapataNo: BakerThe minutes list Kendra Lara as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted, the order was passed; yeas 11; nays 1 (Baker) Absent 1 (Lara)..”
Docket #1099
Message and order: Order to declare surplus the parcel of land currently owned by the City of Boston, located at Harrison Avenue in the Roxbury District (Ward 08...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
From the minutes
“the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass; yeas12; nays 0; absent 1; (Lara). The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1100
Message and order: Order to declare surplus two (2) parcels of land currently owned by the City of Boston, located at Washington Street in the Roxbury District (Ward...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
The minutes give the count (yeas 11, nays 0; absent 1) without naming who was not present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass; yeas 11, nays 0; absent 1; (Lara). The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1277
Resolution in Support of Unite Here Local 26 Hyatt Centric Hotel Workers to Get a First Contract
On motion of Councilors Flynn Louijeune and Collette, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn Louijeune and Collette, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1282
Resolution in support of the Boston University Graduate Workers Union
On motion of Councilors Bok, Breadon and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Bok, Breadon and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Bok)
Docket #1275
Substitute new language: An Ordinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts
Councilor Breadon moved to substitute Docket #1275 in a new draft.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Breadon moved to substitute Docket #1275 in a new draft. Motion prevailed.” (Motion: Breadon)
Amendment (Councilor Bok): An Ordinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts
On motion of Councilor Bok, amendment did not pass; yeas 3, (Bok, Coletta and Flynn), nays 10.
The minutes give the count as yeas 3, (Bok, Coletta and Flynn), nays 10, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Bok, amendment did not pass; yeas 3, (Bok, Coletta and Flynn), nays 10..” (Motion: Bok)
Substitute new language: An Ordinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts
On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the amendment to substitute Docket#1351 for Docket #1275 did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9.
The minutes give the count as yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the amendment to substitute Docket#1351 for Docket #1275 did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9..” (Motion: Flaherty)
First amendment (Councilor Flynn): An Ordinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts
On motion of Councilor Flynn, first amendment did not pass; yeas 3, (Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 10.
The minutes give the count as yeas 3, (Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 10, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, first amendment did not pass; yeas 3, (Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 10..” (Motion: Flynn)
Second amendment (Councilor Flynn): An Ordinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts
On motion of Councilor Flynn, second amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9.
The minutes give the count as yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, second amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9..” (Motion: Flynn)
Third amendment (Councilor Flynn): An Ordinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts
On motion of Councilor Flynn, third amendment did not pass; yeas 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9.
The minutes give the count as yeas 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, third amendment did not pass; yeas 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy) nays 9..” (Motion: Flynn)
An Ordinance Amending City Council Electoral Districts
On motion of Councilor Breadon; the report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 9, nays: 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy).
The minutes give the count as yeas 9, nays: 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Breadon; the report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 9, nays: 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy)..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1281
Resolution Declaring Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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 Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1283
Resolution recognizing Masha Amini's Birthday, September 23rd, as the day of "Women, Life, Freedom"
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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 Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1284
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Christina Glover in City Council, effective October 15, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1285
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jamie Leveque in City Council, effective October 29, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1286
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Luz Johanna Perez Borbon in City Council, effective October 29, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1287
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Angela El Jazzar in City Council, effective October 29, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules. /19/22 Legislative Calendar for October 19, 2022.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules. /19/22 Legislative Calendar for October 19, 2022..”
Docket #1317
Order for the appointment of temporary Michelle A.L. Goldberg and Shane Pac in City Council, effective October 22, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1318
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $20,020.00 in the form of a grant for the El Centro Fellowship, awarded by...
The rules were suspended; 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 rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1184
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 petition 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 Baker, the petition was passed..” (Motion: Baker)
The report was accepted; the petition was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the petition was passed..”
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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From the minutes
“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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