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March 27, 2024
47 recorded votes, 44 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the March 20, 2024 meeting
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0598
Resolution to name March 27th as Cabo Verdean Women's Day or Kriola's International Day
On the motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0596
Resolution recognizing March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility
On the motion of Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Erin Murphy as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Murphy)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #0593
Resolution in support of Boston University Graduate Workers
On the motion of Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #0257
Amendment; (Councilor Mejia): Message and ordinance creating the Planning Department in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Mejia, the amendment did not pass; yeas 2, nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Worrell).
Yes: Mejia, MurphyNo: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, ZapataAbstained: Anderson, Worrell
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Mejia, the amendment did not pass; yeas 2, nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Worrell)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Return to committee: Message and ordinance creating the Planning Department in the City of Boston
Later in session, Councilor Mejia moved return Docket #0257 to committee; seconded by Councilor Murphy.
Yes: Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, MurphyNo: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, Zapata
From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Mejia moved return Docket #0257 to committee; seconded by Councilor Murphy. Motion did not prevail; yeas 5, nays 8 (Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Mejia, second: Murphy)
Message and ordinance creating the Planning Department in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Coletta, the report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in an amended draft; yeas 8, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Flynn, MurphyAbstained: Anderson, Mejia
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Coletta, the report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in an amended draft; yeas 8, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia)..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0144
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Felicia Jacques, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0145
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Thomas Rodde, as a member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0146
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Catherine Hunt, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0147
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of John Freeman, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on January...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0148
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of John Amodeo, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on January...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0149
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Terri North, as a member of the Back Bay West/Bay State Road Architectural Conservation District...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0150
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Christopher DeBord, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0151
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Pamela Beale, as a member of the Back Bay West/Bay State Road Architectural Conservation District...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0152
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ruel Longfellow, as a member of the Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area Architectural Conservation District...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0153
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Lynn Smiledge, as a member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission for a term expiring...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0293
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lora Shea as a member of the Bay Village Historic District Commission, for a term expiring April 1, 2026
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0294
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Sikora Nelson as a member of the Bay Village Historic District Commission, for a term expiring...
The report was accepted, the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted, the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0295
Reconsider the vote: Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Steven Dunwell as a member of the Bay Village Historic District Commission, for a term expiring April 1, 2026
Later in session, Councilor Durkan moved for reconsideration of Docket #0295.
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From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Durkan moved for reconsideration of Docket #0295. Reconsideration prevailed..” (Motion: Durkan)
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Steven Dunwell as a member of the Bay Village Historic District Commission, for a term expiring April 1, 2026
The report was accepted, the appointment was confirmed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Tania Fernandes Anderson as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted, the appointment was confirmed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #0534
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Senam Kumahia as a member of the Bay Village Historic District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #0535
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Franklin Ross as a member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring March...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft..”
Docket #0536
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0537
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Celina Barrios-Millner as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft..”
Docket #0538
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lindsey Marie Mac-Jones as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring March...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft..”
Docket #0539
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of John Amodeo as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0540
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft..”
Docket #0541
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Celina Barrios-Millner as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring February...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed in a new draft..”
Docket #0542
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Michael Woodall as a member of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, for a term expiring January 3, 2028
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0567
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0568
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Fort Point Channel District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #0135
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $5,000,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Aquatics Facilities 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 #0137
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $659,990.00 in the form of a grant, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0399
On the Home Rule Petition, referred on February 28th, Docket #0399, for a Special Law re: An Age Waiver for Alex Guzman to join the Boston Police Department
The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #0467
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Core Program for The Boston...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0594
Resolution in support of S.864 and H.4360, An Act Promoting Access to Counsel and Housing Stability in Massachusetts
On the motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune, and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune, and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0586
Substitute new language: Order for a hearing to discuss a statewide right to repair to protect consumers and foster a culture of repair in Boston and beyond
Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to substitute language.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0592
Resolution in support of "The Early Ed Act."
On the motion of Councilors Weber, Murphy, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, not present 2 (Coletta, Worrell).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WeberThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Brian Worrell as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Councilors Weber, Murphy, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, not present 2 (Coletta, Worrell)..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0595
Resolution recognizing March as National Social Worker Month
On the motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On the motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0597
Resolution reaffirming the City of Boston's support for developing Affordable Housing and enabling Senior Property Tax Relief by utilizing Real Estate Transfer Fees
On the motion of Councilors Santana, Coletta, and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy) not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn, MurphyThe minutes list Tania Fernandes Anderson as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On the motion of Councilors Santana, Coletta, and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy) not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0599
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Julisa Curet Rodriguez in City Council, effective March 30, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0600
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jacob DeBlecourt in City Council, effective April 27, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0601
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective March 30, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0602
Order for the appointment of temporary employee James Davis in City Council, effective April 6, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0256
Message and order: Ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter 12, Section 12-3.5, Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement
On motion of Councilor Coletta, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Coletta, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)
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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