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April 10, 2024
28 recorded votes, 28 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes have no attendance line. Every councilor on the council that day took part in a roll call at this meeting (yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn)), so all are shown as present.
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
Docket #0697
Reconsider the vote: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $15,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Veteran’s Heritage Grant Program...
Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider Docket #0697.
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From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider Docket #0697. Reconsideration prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $15,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Veteran’s Heritage Grant Program...
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0530
Message and order an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $7,767,193.00 to provide funding for the Boston Police...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 1 (Mejia), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: MejiaThe minutes list Tania Fernandes Anderson as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 1 (Mejia), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #0531
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department in the amount of $7,767,193.00 to cover the FY24 cost items contained within...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 1 (Mejia), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: MejiaThe minutes list Tania Fernandes Anderson as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 1 (Mejia), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #0532
Message and order an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $34,294.00 to provide funding for a city department for the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; 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 order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #0533
Message and order order for a supplemental appropriation Order for a city department in the amount of $34,294.00 to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; 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 order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #0631
Message and order an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $4,909,838.00 to provide funding for the Boston Police...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; 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 order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #0632
Message and order order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY24 in the amount of $4,909,838.00 to cover the FY24 cost...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; 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 order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #0707
Resolution designating a Hero Square in the North End in recognition of Second Lieutenant Angelo R. Polcari
On motion of Councilors Coletta and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Coletta and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0708
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Centre Street and Westerly Street in recognition of Eugene M. Lydon
On motion of Councilors Weber and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Weber and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0709
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Weld Avenue and Columbus Avenue in Jamaica Plain in recognition of Monek Weitz
On motion of Councilors Weber and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Weber and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0710
Resolution recognizing April 27th as The Karen Wepsic Jamaica Plain Love Your Block Day of 2024
On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0711
Resolution to recognize and honor Eid Al-Fitr as a City of Boston holiday on April 10, 2024
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0712
Resolution recognizing April 13th, 2024 as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement
On motion of Councilors Worrell, FitzGerald, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Worrell, FitzGerald, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0713
Resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
On motion of Councilors Weber and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Weber and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0714
Resolution recognizing Polish Constitution Day and Flag Raising on May 3, 2024
On motion of Councilors Murphy and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Murphy and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0716
Resolution recognizing the week of April 11th to 17th as Black Maternal Health Week
On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Fernandes Anderson, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Fernandes Anderson, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0717
Resolution in support of Bill S.2600, An Act Enhancing School Bus Safety
On motion of Councilors Worrell, Durkan, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Worrell, Durkan, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0719
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Beatrix Knight in City Council, effective April 27, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0720
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Carly Moran in City Council, effective May 4, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0733
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ron Cobb, Cora F. Montrond, and Lorraine Schettino 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 #0734
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ron Cobb, Cora F. Montrond, and Lorraine Schettino in City Council, effective April 13, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0735
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jesus Linares in City Council, effective April 20, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0736
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Horizon Starwood in City Council, effective April 27, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0737
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Paul Halloran in City Council, effective May 1, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0546
Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Blue Cross Blue Shield Building...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #0547
Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Hutchinson Building, 29 Bromfield...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed..” (Motion: Durkan)
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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