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May 1, 2024
37 recorded votes, 31 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 April 10, 2024 meeting
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0740
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0741
Message and order for confirmation of the renewal appointments of constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0742
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of renewal Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0743
Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of new Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the...
The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed..”
Docket #0503
Message and order in the amount of $38,277,047.00 from Fiscal Year 2024 Community Preservation Fund revenues for community preservation projects at the recommendation...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0342
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expand the amount of $1,705,475.12 in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr....
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #0504
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount $44,100.00 in the form of a grant, for the Boston Violence Intervention & Prevention...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #0577
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expand the amount of $84,000.00 in the form of a grant, FY24 CISM Grant, awarded by the MA Executive...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #0280
Message and order: appropriation order in the amount of $1,260,000.00 for the Cemetery Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Trust Office of the...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #0582
Home rule petition: for A Special Law Re: An Act to Amend the Training Requirement For the Fire Department Cadet Program in Boston
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 10, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 10, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy)..”
Docket #0573
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $20,000,000.00 in the form of a grant for the Federal FY24 Community Development...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0574
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $7,000,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY24 Home Investment Partner
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0575
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $4,000,000.00 in the form of a grant for the FY24 Housing for Persons with AIDS...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0576
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $2,000,000.00 in the form of a grant for the Federal FY24 Emergency Solution Grant
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0770
Substitute new language: Resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
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)
Suspend the rules: Resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to suspend the rules.
From the minutes
“Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to suspend the rules. Motion prevailed; yeas 13..” (Motion: Anderson)
Resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“The resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy)..”
Docket #0757
Resolution recognizing April 30, 2024 as International Jazz Day
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0765
Resolution recognizing Black Women Veterans during Black Maternal Health Week
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0766
Resolution supporting the extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program and advancing digital equity
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Mejia and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Mejia and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0767
Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month
On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Durkan, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Durkan, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: FitzGerald)
Docket #0768
Resolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week
On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: FitzGerald)
Docket #0769
Resolution recognizing National Nurses Week
On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: FitzGerald)
Docket #0771
Resolution for a Dedication for Master Sergeant James B. Fitzgerald at the Intersection of Holden Row and Wesley Street in Charlestown
On motion of Councilor Coletta, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Coletta, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0772
Resolution in Support of An Act to Increase Access to Disposable Menstrual Products (H.534/S.2491)
On motion of Councilors Coletta and Louijeune, 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 motion of Councilors Coletta and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0773
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jose Pina Jr. in City Council
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0774
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Alice Scollins 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 #0775
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cyerrah Walker 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 #0776
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Meghan Kavanagh 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 #0777
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Andrew Galvin, John Herrington and Louisa Siciliano in City Council, effective May 28, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0809
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jesus Linares 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 #0810
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Lauren Carmi and Lily Sweeterman 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 #0811
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kennedy Avery and Anthony Baez in City Council, effective Friday June 28, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0812
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Lauren Carmi and Lily Sweeterman 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 #0385
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $100,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Recycling Dividends Program 23...
On motion of Councilor Coletta, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Coletta, the order 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..”
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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