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Boston City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

June 5, 2024

66 recorded votes, 63 with disagreement.

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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 May 22, 2024 meeting

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Docket #0903

Uphold the ruling of the Chair: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $300,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Culture Access Fund, awarded by the...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 11–2

Councilor Flynn doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending this docket be placed in the Committee on PILOT Agreements, Institutional & Intergovernmental Relations. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.

Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn, Murphy

From the minutes

“Councilor Flynn doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending this docket be placed in the Committee on PILOT Agreements, Institutional & Intergovernmental Relations. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of the Chair prevailed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy)..” (second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · 6–3

Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending this docket remain in the Committee on Education. Seconded by Councilor Mejia. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.

Yes: Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Mejia, MurphyThe minutes list Liz Breadon, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Edward Flynn and Brian Worrell as not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending this docket remain in the Committee on Education. Seconded by Councilor Mejia. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of the Chair prevailed; yeas 6, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Mejia, Murphy), not present 4 (Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Worrell)..” (second: Mejia)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Docket #0905

Uphold the ruling of the Chair: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $250,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Cultural Access Fund, awarded by the...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 6–3

Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending the docket remain in the Committee on Education. Seconded by Councilor Mejia. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.

Yes: Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Mejia, MurphyThe minutes list Liz Breadon, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Edward Flynn and Brian Worrell as not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending the docket remain in the Committee on Education. Seconded by Councilor Mejia. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of the Chair prevailed; yeas 6, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Mejia, Murphy), not present 4 (Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Worrell)..” (second: Mejia)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Docket #0906

Uphold the ruling of the Chair: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $150,000.00 in the form of a grant, BPS Sundays pilot program support, awarded by...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 6–3

Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending the docket remain in the Committee on Education. Seconded by Councilor Mejia. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.

Yes: Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Mejia, MurphyThe minutes list Liz Breadon, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Edward Flynn and Brian Worrell as not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending the docket remain in the Committee on Education. Seconded by Councilor Mejia. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of the Chair prevailed; yeas 6, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Mejia, Murphy), not present 4 (Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Worrell)..” (second: Mejia)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Docket #0910

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $16,825.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY2020-2021 Port Security Grant...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Docket #0924

Reconsider the vote: Communication was received from the Mayor transmitting information received from Boston Inspectional Services Department pertaining to the 2023 Annual Rental...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Later in session, Councilor Breadon moved for reconsideration of Docket #0924.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Later in session, Councilor Breadon moved for reconsideration of Docket #0924. Reconsideration prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #0642

Message and order a home rule petition to the General Court entitled "Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Property Tax Classification in the City of...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–4

On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed. yeas 8, nays 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), present 1 (Mejia).

Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, WorrellAbstained: Mejia

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed. yeas 8, nays 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), present 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Zapata)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #0670

Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 10–3

The report was accepted; the order as amended 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 report was accepted; the order as amended was passed; yeas 10, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #0683

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Law Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and services for repairs to city property. This...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #0684

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Tourism revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and services to support events and...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Docket #0685

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and services to support the...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Docket #0686

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and services to support public...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Docket #0687

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Distributed Energy Resource Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to facilitate the purchase of offsets of greenhouse gas...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Docket #0688

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Environment Conservation Commission revolving fund for the Fiscal Year 2025 for the purpose of securing outside...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Docket #0689

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to pay salaries and benefits of...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Docket #0690

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to repair and purchase Boston Public Schools computer...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Docket #0691

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to support the maintenance and repair for BPS facilities...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Docket #0692

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for the Fiscal Year 2025 for Boston Public School Transportation cost, including...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Docket #0693

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to support the Canine Unit's training program for officers...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Docket #0694

Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to pay salaries and benefits of employees and to purchase...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Docket #0679

Message and order authorizing the appropriation of $1,300,000.00 from the income of the George Francis Parkman Fund. The funds are to be expended under the direction...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Docket #0680

Message and order approving an appropriation of $4,400,000.00 from the 21st Century Fund, also known as the Public Educational, or Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Docket #0673

Message and order approving an appropriation of $4,000,000.00 from the City’s Capital Grant Fund to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Docket #0674

Message and order approving an appropriation of $29,780,000.00 from the City’s Capital Grant Fund in order to provide funding for various transportation and public...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Docket #0675

Message and order authorizing an appropriation Order in the amount of $1,850,000.00 from Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The report was accepted; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Docket #0676

Final passage (second reading): An appropriation order in the amount of $184,780,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for city departments including the Boston Center for Youth and...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 12–1

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Breadon).

Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Breadon)..” (Motion: Worrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Reconsider the vote: An appropriation order in the amount of $184,780,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for city departments including the Boston Center for Youth and...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 12–0

Councilor Mejia motioned to reconsider her vote; Yeas 12, present 1(Pepen).

Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: PepénThe minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (12-0).

From the minutes

“Councilor Mejia motioned to reconsider her vote; Yeas 12, present 1(Pepen)..” (Motion: Mejia)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Final passage (second reading): An appropriation order in the amount of $184,780,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for city departments including the Boston Center for Youth and...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ApprovePassed · 11–2

Docket #0676 received a second reading and again passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).

Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon, Mejia

From the minutes

“Docket #0676 received a second reading and again passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Docket #0677

Final passage (second reading): Authorizing an appropriation order in the amount of $240,375,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 11–2

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).

Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon, Mejia

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia)..” (Motion: Worrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Docket #0678

Final passage (second reading): An order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2025 in an amount not to...

Minutes, page 10 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 11–2

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).

Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon, Mejia

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia)..” (Motion: Worrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Docket #0672

Message and order approving an appropriation of $40,000,000.00 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund established under Section 20 of...

Minutes, page 10 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

The report was accepted, the order was passed; yeas 13.

From the minutes

“The report was accepted, the order was passed; yeas 13..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Docket #0671

Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2025

Minutes, page 10 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 10–3

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 10, nays 3 (Breadon, Mejia, Murphy).

Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon, Mejia, Murphy

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 10, nays 3 (Breadon, Mejia, Murphy)..” (Motion: Worrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Docket #0929

Resolution recognizing June as Vitiligo Awareness Month

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Louijeune)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Docket #0930

Resolution recognizing June 2024 as Pride Month

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Santana)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Docket #0931

Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilors Flynn, Coletta Zapata and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilors Flynn, Coletta Zapata and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Docket #0933

Resolution to support increasing diversity and expanding opportunities for Boston municipal employees of color

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

On motion of Councilors Mejia and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilors Mejia and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13..” (Motion: Mejia)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Docket #0934

Resolution in support of the Massachusetts Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality (H.1713/S.947), to protect LGBTQ+ families and reproductive rights

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 13 present

On motion of Councilors Santana, Fernandes Anderson and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilors Santana, Fernandes Anderson and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13..” (Motion: Santana)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Docket #0935

Resolution in support of H.4356, An Act Promoting Housing Opportunity And Mobility Through Eviction Sealing

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · 12–0

On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Weber and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Flynn).

Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Edward Flynn as not present for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Weber and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Flynn)..” (Motion: Louijeune)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Docket #0936

Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to BPD promotional exam

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Docket #0937

Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to legal spending

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Docket #0938

Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to chronic absenteeism

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Docket #0939

Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to school athletics and transportation data

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Docket #0940

Order for the appointment of temporary employee Priscilla Tagoe in City Council, effective June 8, 2024

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0941

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alyssa Reaves and Iris Zhao in City Council, effective June 15, 2024

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Docket #0681

Message and order approving an appropriation of $1,568,348.00 for the administrative and operating expenses of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee...

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Pepen, the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Pepen, the order was passed..” (Motion: Pepén)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Docket #0635

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $140,253.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Retired Senior Volunteer Program...

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Docket #0634

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $346,835.00 in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY24 Senior Companion Program...

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Docket #0696

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $184,320.00 in the form of a grant, for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home...

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Docket #0815

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 Chinatown Childcare Services, awarded by...

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Docket #0646

A petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Max Handerson to join the Boston Police Department

Minutes, page 14 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed.

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From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)

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Docket #0758

A petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Cherell Mellace to join the Boston Police Department

Minutes, page 14 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed.

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From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)

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Docket #0839

Petition for a Special Law: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Elsie Barbosa

Minutes, page 14 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Docket #0977

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston, Jesse Purvis, and Cyerrah Walker in City Council, effective June 1, 2024

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

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From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0978

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston, Jesse Purvis, and Cyerrah Walker in City Council, effective June 8, 2024

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

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From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0979

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Ariel Burey, Julisa Curet Rodriguez, Francis Gonzalez, Bolivar Hiciano, Beatrix Knight...

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

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From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0980

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Ariel Burey, Julisa Curet Rodriguez, Francis Gonzalez, Bolivar Hiciano, Beatrix Knight...

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0981

Order for the appointment of temporary employee Caroline O'Neill in City Council, effective June 8, 2024

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

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From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0982

Order for the appointment of temporary employee Caroline O'Neill in City Council, effective June 15, 2024

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0983

Order for the appointment of temporary employee Danielle Rones in City Council, effective June 10, 2024

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

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From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0984

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew W. Broude, Ana E. Calderon, Carla Johnson, Edosa Osemwegie, Wilmer Quinones and Gabrielle Waiter in City...

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0985

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew W. Broude, Ana E. Calderon, Carla Johnson, Edosa Osemwegie, Wilmer Quinones and Gabrielle Waiter in City...

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0986

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Laura Toledano, Sophia Wang, and Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective June 1, 2024

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0987

Order for the appointment of temporary employees Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Laura Toledano, Sophia Wang, and Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective June 8, 2024

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Docket #0988

Order for the appointment of temporary employee Edward Conley in City Council, effective June 1, 2024

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed under suspension of the rules.

The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

From the minutes

“Passed under suspension of the rules..”

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Consent agenda

Adopt the consent agenda (the resolutions listed under it in the minutes)

Minutes, page 17 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

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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