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October 18, 2023
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, Frank Baker, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy
Absent: Brian Worrell, Ricardo Arroyo, Kendra Lara, Ruthzee Louijeune
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the October 4, 2023 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the October 4, 2023 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the October 4, 2023 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1575
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $142,079.00 in the form of grant, for the FY23 Reducing Inquiry and Death of...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1577
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a donation from Northeastern University and its student authors in the form of a license to...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1480
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Hart as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1481
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Jefferey Gonyeau as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1482
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Heyne as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1483
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of John Freeman as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1484
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Bradford Walker as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1485
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Lynn Smiledge as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1486
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Felicia Jacques as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1487
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Angela Ward Hyatt as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1591
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the Intersection of Beach Street and Hudson Street in Chinatown in Recognition of Wing O. Hom
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 #1592
Resolution supporting the Boston Transportation Department's efforts to transform New Edgerly Road into a pedestrian plaza
On motion of Councilors Durkan and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Durkan and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1595
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lee Nave Jr. in City Council, effective October 14, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1596
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lee Nave Jr. in City Council, effective October 21, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1597
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Rita Fernandes in City Council, effective October 14, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1598
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Rita Fernandes in City Council, effective October 21, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1599
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia Kalayajian, Mary Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective October 14, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1600
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia Kalayjian, Mary Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective October 21, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules. /18/23 Legislative Calendar for October 18, 2023.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules. /18/23 Legislative Calendar for October 18, 2023..”
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..”
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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