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March 22, 2023
15 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Kenzie Bok, Liz Breadon, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: Frank Baker, Michael Flaherty
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the March 15, 2023 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0133
Home rule petition: Authorizing Additional Restricted Liquor Licenses
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays 0.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays 0..”
Docket #0453
Ordinance Amending the City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Section 7-3, Bay Village Historic District
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0516
Home rule petition: for a Special Law re: An Act to Make Certain Changes in the Law Relative to the Historic Beacon Hill District, the Committee submited a report...
The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays 0.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays 0..”
Docket #0630
Substitute new language: Order for a hearing to discuss the ban of miniature alcohol bottles (Singles) in the City of Boston
Councilor Arroyo moved for substituted language.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Arroyo moved for substituted language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Arroyo)
Docket #0631
Resolution to extend best wishes to Muslims in Boston, Massachusetts, the United States, and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a holy...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0632
Resolution to improve quality of life by way of activating space, creating green open spaces, and place making and keeping for youth and families in District 7
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0633
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ian Ko in City Council, effective March 25, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0634
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kennedy Avery, Anthony Baez and Jacob Werner in City Council
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0635
Order for the appointment of temporary employees in City Council, effective March 18, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0671
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Anne Mazzola, Patricia Mullaney and Wayne D. Yeh in City Council, effective March 25, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0672
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Anne Mazzola, Patricia Mullaney and Wayne D. Yeh in City Council, effective April 1, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0673
Order for the appointment of temporary Angela Yarde 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 #0674
Resolution to acknowledge and celebrate March 27 as Kriola's International Day
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Lara and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Lara and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (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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From the minutes
“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
From the Boston City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (linked from the City Council page on boston.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Boston (boston.gov), from the official headshots on the City Council page. Former councilors show initials.
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