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July 19, 2023
40 recorded votes, 40 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 28, 2023 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1191
Message and order: order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $402,150.00 to provide funding for the Public Health Commission...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11.
The minutes give the count as yeas 11, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11..”
Docket #1192
Message and order: supplemental Order for the Public Health Commission for FY24 in the amount of $402,150.00 to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11.
The minutes give the count as yeas 11, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11..”
Docket #1193
Message and order: order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $170,390.00 to provide funding for the Public Health Commission...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11.
The minutes give the count as yeas 11, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11..”
Docket #1194
Message and order: supplemental Order for the Boston Police Department for FY24 in the amount of $170,390.00 to cover the FY24 cost of items contained within the...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11.
The minutes give the count as yeas 11, but 12 councilors were present for this vote by the attendance line (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune and Erin Murphy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 11..”
Docket #1200
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars (38,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the MHC FY23...
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 #1201
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of Donna Moore as an Inspectional Service Constable authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their...
The rules were suspended; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1097
Message and order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $1,273,531.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Health...
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 #1098
Message and order for the Public Health Commission for FY23 in the amount of $1,273,531.00 to cover FY23 cost items contained within the collective bargaining...
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 #0864
Message and order: receipt of a Preservation Restriction on the Hayden Building, 681-683 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts
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 #1211
An ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, 2-8.3
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the ordinance 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 Flynn, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1214
Resolution recognizing the month of July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Mejia, Flynn and Murphy, 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 Mejia, Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1215
Resolution to improve safety along Department of Conservation and Recreation Parkways in the Fenway
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, present 1.
The minutes give only the count (yeas 10, present 1), not who voted present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, present 1..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1216
Resolution to end legacy admission practices in higher education
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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 Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1217
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Godfred Afeghera, Rita Fernandes, Arshneel Kaur and Nicole Lvov in City Council, effective July 15, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1218
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Alexander Pappas in City Council, effective July 15, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1219
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Elaine Donovan in City Council, effective July 15, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1220
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Rita Fernandes and Arshneel Kaur in City Council, effective July 29, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1266
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Arshneel Kaur in City Council, effectiveJuly 22, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1267
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Angie Brutus and Harshini Chandrika Dasri in City Council, effective July 29, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1268
Order for the appointment of temporary employee My'Kel McMillen in City Council, effective July 15, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1269
Order for the appointment of temporary employee My'Kel McMillenin City Council, effective July 22, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1270
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sheeza Kahn in City Council, effective July 29, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1271
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Arshneel Kaur in City Council, effective July 15, 2023
Passed.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Docket #1272
Resolution in Support of UPS Teamsters and Their Ability to Collective Bargain
On motion of Councilors Flaherty, Louijeune and Murphy, 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 Flaherty, Louijeune and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flaherty)
Docket #1273
Resolution Condemning House Republicans on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Committee
On motion of Councilor Arroyo, 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 Arroyo, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Arroyo)
Docket #0970
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Department of Innovation and Technology to enter into a contract for payment processing services for a term of up to...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0894
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $206,006.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0895
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Public School Department for FY23 in the amount of $206,006.00 to cover the FY23 cost items...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0896
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $68,769.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0897
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY23 in the amount of $68,769.00 to cover the FY23 cost items...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0963
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $85,600.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Health...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0964
Message and order: supplemental appropriation Order for the Public Health Commission for FY23 in the amount of $85,600.00 to cover the FY23 cost items contained...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0965
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Thirty-Two thousand $32,334.00 to provide funding for the Parks...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0966
Message and order: supplemental appropriation Order for the Parks and Recreation Department for FY23 in the amount of $32,334.00 to cover the FY23 cost contained...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1101
Message and order: order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $186,862.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1102
Message and order: supplemental Order for the Boston Public Schools for the FY23 in the amount of $186,862.00 to cover the FY23 cost items contained within the...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1103
Message and order: order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $27,803.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1104
Message and order: supplemental Order for the Boston Public Schools for the FY23 in the amount of $27,803.00 to cover the FY23 cost item contained within the...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (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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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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