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May 10, 2023
27 recorded votes, 27 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, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the May 3, 2023 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0898
Message and order designating Board and Commission members to be Special Municipal Employees under M.G. L. Chapter 268A. This list shall supplement those Boards and...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0899
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0900
Message and order for confirmation of the renewal appointments of constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0901
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of renewal Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0908
Resolution recognizing May 12, 2023 as Epiphany School Day in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Mejia and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Mejia and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #0909
Resolution recognizing the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0910
Resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Coletta and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Coletta and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0911
Resolution honoring the health care & home care worker members of 1199SEIU and on the future of care in Boston
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0912
Resolution supporting Graduate Student Worker Unionizing Efforts At Northeastern University
On motion of Councilors Lara and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Lara and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Lara)
Docket #0913
Resolution supporting S.8/H.26 A Proposal For a Legislative Amendment To The Constitution Relative To Voting Rights
On motion of Councilors Lara and Arroyo, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Lara and Arroyo, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Lara)
Docket #0914
Resolution supporting the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers
On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0915
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: BPS Student Enrollment
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0916
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Emily Polston in City Council, effective May 6, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0917
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston and Jesse Purvis in City effective May 13, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0918
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston and Jesse Purvis in City Council, effective May 20, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0919
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ian Ko and Nicole Lvov in City Council, effective May 6, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0920
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Godfred Afhegera, Rita Fernandes, Arshneel Kaur, Nicole Lvov and Lorraine Payne Wheeler in City Council, effective...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0921
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Godfred Afhegera, Rita Fernandes, Arshneel Kaur, Nicole Lvov and Lorraine Payne Wheeler in City Council, effective...
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0928
Uphold the ruling of the Chair: Notice was received from Adam Cederbaum, Corporation Counsel, providing an update on the lawsuit that was filed against the Boston City Council in U.S. District...
Councilor Coletta moved to challenge, second by Councilor Worrell, shall the decision of the Chair stand on the committee assignment; yeas 4, nays 8(Arroyo, Breadon, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell).
Yes: Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, MurphyNo: Anderson, Arroyo, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (4-8).
From the minutes
“Councilor Coletta moved to challenge, second by Councilor Worrell, shall the decision of the Chair stand on the committee assignment; yeas 4, nays 8(Arroyo, Breadon, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell)..” (Motion: Zapata, second: Worrell)
Refer to committee: Notice was received from Adam Cederbaum, Corporation Counsel, providing an update on the lawsuit that was filed against the Boston City Council in U.S. District Court...
Councilor Coletta moved to refer the Docket to the Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement, second by Councilor Worrell; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, MurphyThe minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (8-4).
From the minutes
“Councilor Coletta moved to refer the Docket to the Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement, second by Councilor Worrell; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy)..” (Motion: Zapata, second: Worrell)
Docket #0929
Refer to committee: Message and order: home rule petition for A Special Law RE: "An Act Relative to District City Council Elections in the City of Boston."
Councilor Coletta moved to refer the docket to The Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, MurphyThe minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (8-4).
From the minutes
“Councilor Coletta moved to refer the docket to The Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy)..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0627
Ordinance to make the Boston City Council's web-page on the Boston City website more resourceful and accessible, from the Committee of Rules and Administration
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the ordinance was passed in a new draft.
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“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the ordinance was passed in a new draft..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0867
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Midori Morikawa, as a member of the Zoning Commission for a term expiring May 1, 2026, from the Committee...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0868
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Aisha Miller, as a member of the Zoning Commission for a term expiring May 1, 2026, from the Committee of...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0869
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ricardo Austrich, as a member of the Zoning Commission for a term expiring May 1, 2026, from the...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Worrell)
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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