MassVoter.com← Boston City CouncilBoston City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
June 28, 2023
29 recorded votes, 26 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 June 21, 2023 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the June 21, 2023 Special Meeting.
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“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the June 21, 2023 Special Meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1145
Resolution recognizing July 1, 2023, as Somali Independence Day
On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1146
Resolution recognizing the month of June 2023 as Immigrant Heritage Month
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 #1135
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $15,000.00 in the form of a grant, a charitable donation, awarded from the Frank...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0822
Message and confirmation of the appointment of Matt O'Malley, as a member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure (BERDO) Review Board for a term expiring...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1143
Resolution in support of in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts
On motion of Councilors Louijeune,Worrell and Fernandes Andrerson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Louijeune,Worrell and Fernandes Andrerson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1144
Resolution recognizing the 213th Anniversary of the Independence of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the flag raising for Venezuela Day in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1176
Resolution recognizing July 5th, Cape Verdean Independence Day, as a municipal holiday in the city of Boston
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1147
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval in City Council, effective July 1, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1148
Order for the appointment of temporary employees in City Council, effective June 17, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1187
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Elaine Donovan and Gabriela Ramirez in City Council, effective July 1, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0122
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $150,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Age Strong Universal Fund, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0814
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $430,419.00 in the form of a grant for the Federal FY23 Senior Companion Program...
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0815
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars (137,753.00)...
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0893
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,525,380.77 in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23 Nutrition Services...
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1014
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $263,086.00 in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23 Title III-C Nutrition...
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0575
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $340,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Strengthening Child Care Programs...
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0817
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kendra Lara, as a member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure (BERDO) Review Board for a...
On motion of Councilor Lara, the appointment was confirmed.
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“On motion of Councilor Lara, the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Lara)
Docket #0783
Message and order approving an appropriation of $1,269,117.00 for the administrative and operating expenses of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee...
On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the order was passed..” (Motion: Flaherty)
Docket #1132
Partial Override #1 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2024, (Docket #0760), passed by the City Council on June 14, 2023. I am...
Snow & Winter Management Equipment: $670,000 Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call of Partial Override #1 Partial Override #1; yeas 6 nays 6 (Baker, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy). Override Fails.
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, WorrellNo: Baker, Breadon, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, ZapataThe minutes give the count (6-6) and later say: "Four of the Partial Overrides having failed with the exception of #4, Docket #1132 has been overridden in part and this constitutes the approval of the FY24 City Budget."
From the minutes
“Snow & Winter Management Equipment: $670,000 Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call of Partial Override #1 Partial Override #1; yeas 6 nays 6 (Baker, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy). Override Fails..” (Motion: Anderson)
Partial Override #2 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2024, (Docket #0760), passed by the City Council on June 14, 2023. I am...
Treasury Department Supplies & Materials: $113,079 Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call of Partial Override #2 Partial Override #2; yeas 3 nays 8 (Baker, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Worrell). Override Fails.
The minutes give the count as yeas 3, nays 8 (8 named), but 12 councilors were present by the attendance line, so the count only is shown. The minutes later say: "Four of the Partial Overrides having failed with the exception of #4, Docket #1132 has been overridden in part and this constitutes the approval of the FY24 City Budget."
From the minutes
“Treasury Department Supplies & Materials: $113,079 Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call of Partial Override #2 Partial Override #2; yeas 3 nays 8 (Baker, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Worrell). Override Fails..” (Motion: Anderson)
Partial Override #3 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2024, (Docket #0760), passed by the City Council on June 14, 2023. I am...
Treasury Department Supplies & Materials: $41,250 Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call of Partial Override #3 Partial Override #3; yeas 5 nays 7 (Baker, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell). Override Fails.
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Lara, Louijeune, MejiaNo: Baker, Breadon, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes later say: "Four of the Partial Overrides having failed with the exception of #4, Docket #1132 has been overridden in part and this constitutes the approval of the FY24 City Budget."
From the minutes
“Treasury Department Supplies & Materials: $41,250 Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call of Partial Override #3 Partial Override #3; yeas 5 nays 7 (Baker, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell). Override Fails..” (Motion: Anderson)
Amendment to Partial Override #4 (Councilor Baker), FY2024 budget
Councilor Baker moved for the following amendment to Partial Override #4.
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Baker, Breadon, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellAbstained: Zapata
From the minutes
“Councilor Baker moved for the following amendment to Partial Override #4. Motion prevailed; yeas 11, nays 0, present 1(Coletta)..” (Motion: Baker)
Partial Override #5 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2024, (Docket #0760), passed by the City Council on June 14, 2023. I am...
Boston Police Department Equipment: $1,450,000 Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call of Partial Override #5 Partial Override #5; yeas 5 nays 7 (Baker, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell). Override Fails.
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Lara, Louijeune, MejiaNo: Baker, Breadon, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes later say: "Four of the Partial Overrides having failed with the exception of #4, Docket #1132 has been overridden in part and this constitutes the approval of the FY24 City Budget."
From the minutes
“Boston Police Department Equipment: $1,450,000 Councilor Fernandes Anderson requested a roll call of Partial Override #5 Partial Override #5; yeas 5 nays 7 (Baker, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell). Override Fails..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0764
Final passage (second reading): Referred on April 12, 2023 Docket #0764, authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more leases, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0767
Final passage (second reading): Referred on April 12, 2023 Docket #0767, for an appropriation in the amount of $657,110,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for city departments...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0768
Final passage (second reading): Referred on April 12, 2023 Docket #0768, authorizing an appropriation in the amount of $328,160,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12..” (Motion: Anderson)
Amend City Council Rule #4 with the following
On motion of Councilor Lara, the Motion was passed; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy)
Yes: Anderson, Arroyo, Breadon, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell, ZapataNo: Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Lara, the Motion was passed; yeas 8, nays 4 (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn, Murphy).” (Motion: Lara)
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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