MassVoter.com← Boston City CouncilBoston City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
November 1, 2023
21 recorded votes, 19 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, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Michael Flaherty, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy
Absent: Kendra Lara
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the October 25, 2023 meeting
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting. Motion Prevailed.” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1650
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $24,121.00 to provide funding for the Property Management...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12..”
Docket #1651
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Property Management Department for FY24 in the amount of $24,121.00 to cover the FY24 cost items...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12..”
Docket #1434
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars, ($4,125,000.00) in the form...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1511
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,181,789.09 in the form of a grant, for the FY21 AFG Health & Wellness, awarded...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1514
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $533,200.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Prosecuting Cold Cases using DNA...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1515
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $317,082.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY23 DNA Capacity Enhancement and...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1516
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $49,173.60 in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1517
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $24,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY22 Port Security Grant, awarded by...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1518
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $16,387.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Port Security Grant Program...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1540
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,124,566.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY2023 Comprehensive Opioid...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1541
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $481,919.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Byrne Justice Assistance...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1542
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $446,406.09 in the form of a grant, for the FY24 State 911 Training Grant, awarded...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1544
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $70,172.00 in the form of a grant, for the Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1689
Order requesting certain information under section 17F RE: BPS Summer School Incidents
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1690
Order requesting certain information under section 17F RE: ADA Compliance at English High School
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1691
Resolution recognizing November 2, 2023 as Ellis Early Learning Day in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Mejia and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Mejia and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #1692
Resolution commemorating Veterans Day and honoring all those who served our country
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1693
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cindy Frempong in City Council, effective November 1, 2023
Passed under suspension of the rules. /1/23 Legislative Calendar for November 1, 2023.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules. /1/23 Legislative Calendar for November 1, 2023..”
Docket #1573
Message and order: Order that will amend Chapter VI Section 6-11, the Gender Inclusion Ordinance to incorporate best practices regarding gender identity inclusion
On motion of Councilor Arroyo, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Arroyo, the order was passed..” (Motion: Arroyo)
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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