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March 1, 2023
34 recorded votes, 31 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 February 15, 2023 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0446
Message and order approving a supplemental appropriation for the Public Health Commission for FY23 in the amount of $50,850.00 to cover the FY23 cost items contained...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12, nays 0, absent 1.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12, nays 0, absent 1..”
Docket #0447
Message and order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $50,850.00 to provide funding for the Public Health Commission for the...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12, nays 0, absent 1.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12, nays 0, absent 1..”
Docket #0448
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: Relative to Chronic Absenteeism in BPS for the School Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, Docket 0419, passed by...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0449
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: Relative to BPS sexual assault and misconduct data for school year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, Docket 0420...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0450
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: Relative to Bus Drop-Off for English High School Students, Docket 0444, passed by the Council on February...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0117
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $870,000.00 in the form of a grant, for Climate Resilience, awarded by the Barr...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0116
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,633,500.00 in the form of a grant, for the Resilient Moakley Connectors...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0407
Message and order: order at the recommendation of the Chair of the Board of Election Commissioners, I hereby transmit for the approval of your Honorable Body an Order...
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 #0118
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $297,200.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Local Cultural Council Program...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0463
Resolution supporting of the residence life workers at Boston University
On motion of Councilors Bok, Breadon and Louijeune; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Bok, Breadon and Louijeune; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Bok)
Docket #0460
Resolution to explore a need for a Senior Recreational Center In Roxbury
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 0; absent 1 (Mejia).
The minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 0; absent 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0461
Resolution honoring The Legacy of MLK and Mrs. King Through The Establishment of King's Heritage Trail
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 0; absent 1 (Mejia).
The minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 0; absent 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0462
Resolution recognizing Irish-American Heritage Month
On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and Flaherty; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and Flaherty; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0464
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: BPS Transportation follow-up on a previous request
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0465
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lorraine Payne Wheeler in City Council, effective February 25, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0466
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Arshneel Kaur in City Council, effective March 4, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0467
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Thomas Mannion, David Mareira and Lisa Searcy in City Council, effective February 25, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0468
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia A. Kalayjian, Mary Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective February 25, 2022
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0469
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lindsay Dieudonne in City Council, effective March 1, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0498
Resolution in support of Boston Firefighters Local 718 and urging the Massachusetts Civil Service Human Resource Division to work in good faith on the issue of Civil...
The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12..”
Docket #0502
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Angela Yard in City Council, effective March 4, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0503
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Angela Yard in City Council, effective March 10, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0504
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Brian Castro in City Council, effective March 11, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0505
Order for the appointment of temporary employee David Silberg in City Council, effective March 1, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0506
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: An Email regarding payroll overpayment in BPS issued February 3, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0507
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: BPS sexual assault and misconduct data
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0120
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $160,000.00 in the form of a grant for the Immigrant Advancement Fund, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Louijeune; the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Louijeune; the order was passed..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0216
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Edward Bredenberg, as a member of the Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission for a term...
On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed.
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“On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Baker)
Docket #0217
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Shelburne , as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission for a...
On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Baker)
Docket #0218
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ernest Coston, as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission for a term...
On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Baker)
Docket #0220
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Suleman Gajere, as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission for a...
On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Baker)
Docket #0221
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Dr. Angela Paige Cook, as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission...
On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed.
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“On motion of Councilor Baker the appointment was confirmed..” (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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