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June 26, 2024
53 recorded votes, 49 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 June 12, 2024 meeting
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting.
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From the minutes
“President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1056
Resolution calling for commitment from the state government to ensure the preservation of all Steward hospitals in Boston
On motion of Councilors Flynn, FitzGerald and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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“On motion of Councilors Flynn, FitzGerald and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1054
Substitute new language: Order for a hearing to create more affordable homes and invest in our local communities with district improvement financing (DIF)
Councilor Pepen moved to substitute language.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Pepen moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #1055
Resolution to recognize and celebrate the independence of Cabo Verde and to declare July as Cabo Verdean Heritage Month
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1057
Resolution to rename the Jamaica Plain Branch Library's Children's Room after Barbara Rhodes
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 #1058
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Humboldt Ave. and Humboldt Court in recognition of Curtis W. Herron, Jr
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1060
Resolution recognizing the advocacy of the 55 Bus Coalition by declaring June 26, 2024 as “#55 Bus Day" in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1061
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to chronic absenteeism in Boston Public Schools
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1063
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to "BPS Sundays."
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1064
Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: information relative to the 2022 and 2023 Boston Police Department promotional exams
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0990
Amend Partial Override #1 and override the appropriation order in full (Councilor Mejia): Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City...
Councilor Mejia’s motion to amend prevailed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan
From the minutes
“Councilor Mejia’s motion to amend prevailed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Override in full of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
The override of Docket #0990 in full failed; yeas 7, nays 6 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, SantanaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (7-6); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“The override of Docket #0990 in full failed; yeas 7, nays 6 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana)..”
Amendment: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am filing an amended Annual...
The appropriation increase was accepted; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The appropriation increase was accepted; yeas 13..”
Reconsider the vote on Partial Override #1: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am filing an...
Councilor Worrell moved to reconsider Partial Override #1 as amended and vote on each partial override. Seconded by Councilor Fernandes Anderson.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell moved to reconsider Partial Override #1 as amended and vote on each partial override. Seconded by Councilor Fernandes Anderson. Reconsideration prevailed; yeas 7, nays 6 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana)..” (Motion: Worrell, second: Anderson)
Partial Override #1 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
-RECESS- Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #1; yeas 7, nays 6 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana). Override failed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, SantanaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (7-6); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“-RECESS- Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #1; yeas 7, nays 6 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana). Override failed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Reconsider the vote on Partial Override #1: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am filing an...
Councilor Murphy moved to reconsider her vote on Partial Override #1.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Weber, WorrellAbstained: Durkan, Pepén, Santana, Zapata
From the minutes
“Councilor Murphy moved to reconsider her vote on Partial Override #1. Motion to reconsider prevailed; yeas 9, present 4 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Pepén, Santata)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Partial Override #1 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Updated vote on Partial Override #1 failed; yeas 8, nays 5 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, Santana).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, SantanaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (8-5); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“Updated vote on Partial Override #1 failed; yeas 8, nays 5 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, Santana)..”
Partial Override #2 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #2; yeas 9, nays 4 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Santana); Override passed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Santana
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #2; yeas 9, nays 4 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Santana); Override passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Reconsider the vote on Partial Override #2: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am filing an...
Later in session, Councilor Pepén moved to reconsider his vote on Partial Override #2.
Yes: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, SantanaNo: Anderson, Breadon, Mejia, Weber, WorrellAbstained: Louijeune, ZapataThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (6-5); some motions need more than a simple majority.
From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Pepén moved to reconsider his vote on Partial Override #2. Motion to reconsider did not prevail; yeas 6, nays 5 (Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Mejia, Weber, Worrell), present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Louijeune)..” (Motion: Pepén)
Partial Override #3 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #3; yeas 8, nays 5 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, Santana). Override failed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, SantanaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (8-5); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #3; yeas 8, nays 5 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, Santana). Override failed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Partial Override #4 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #4; yeas 13. Override passed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #4; yeas 13. Override passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Reconsider the vote on Partial Override #1: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am filing an...
-RECESS- Councilor Worrell moved for reconsideration of Partial Override #1 in an amended draft. Seconded by Councilor Coletta Zapata.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana
From the minutes
“-RECESS- Councilor Worrell moved for reconsideration of Partial Override #1 in an amended draft. Seconded by Councilor Coletta Zapata. Reconsideration prevailed; yeas 9, nays 4 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana)..” (Motion: Worrell, second: Zapata)
Partial Override #1A of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1A; yeas 8, nays 5 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, Santana). Override failed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, SantanaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (8-5); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1A; yeas 8, nays 5 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, Santana). Override failed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Partial Override #5 of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #5; yeas 8, nays 4 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén), present 1 (Santana). Override failed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, PepénAbstained: SantanaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (8-4); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override #5; yeas 8, nays 4 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén), present 1 (Santana). Override failed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Reconsider the vote on Partial Override #1A: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am filing an...
Councilor Worrell moved for reconsideration of Partial Override 1A in an amended draft as Partial Override 1B. Seconded by Councilor Fernandes Anderson.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell moved for reconsideration of Partial Override 1A in an amended draft as Partial Override 1B. Seconded by Councilor Fernandes Anderson. Reconsideration prevailed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Durkan, FitzGerald)..” (Motion: Worrell, second: Anderson)
Partial Override #1B of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1B; yeas 13. Override passed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1B; yeas 13. Override passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Partial Override #1D of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1D; yeas 8, nays 5 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, Santana). Override failed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, SantanaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (8-5); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1D; yeas 8, nays 5 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén, Santana). Override failed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Partial Override #1K of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1K; yeas 7, nays 6 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana). Override failed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, SantanaThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (7-6); overriding the Mayor needs a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1K; yeas 7, nays 6 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana). Override failed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Partial Override #1J of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1J; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn). Override passed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1J; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn). Override passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Partial Override #1P of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
-RECESS- Councilor Worrell moved to pass the following Partial Override 1P: Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language.
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From the minutes
“-RECESS- Councilor Worrell moved to pass the following Partial Override 1P: Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1P; yeas 11, nays 2 (Durkan, Flynn). Override passed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, Flynn
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1P; yeas 11, nays 2 (Durkan, Flynn). Override passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Partial Override #1N of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1N; yeas 12; nays 1 (FitzGerald). Override passed.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: FitzGerald
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1N; yeas 12; nays 1 (FitzGerald). Override passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Partial Override #1Q of the Mayor’s budget changes: Message disapproving the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, (Docket #0670), passed by the City Council on June 05, 2024. I am...
Councilor Worrell moved to pass the following Partial Override 1Q: Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language.
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“Councilor Worrell moved to pass the following Partial Override 1Q: Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1Q; yeas 10, nays 3 (Durkan, Flynn, FitzGerald).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, FlynnThe minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (10-3).
From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell requested a roll call vote on Partial Override 1Q; yeas 10, nays 3 (Durkan, Flynn, FitzGerald)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1065
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 29, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1066
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Skarlett Abreu Martinez, Francis Gonzalez and Bolivar Hiciano in City Council, effective June 29, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1092
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Caroline O’Neill, effective June 22, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1093
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval and Beatrix Knight, effective June 22, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1094
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Beatrix Knight, effective June 29, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1095
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval and Julisa Curet Rodriguez, effective June 29, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1096
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Angie Brutus and Yuqing Sun, effective June 22, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1097
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Angie Brutus and Yuqing Sun, effective June 29, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1098
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dianna Bronchuck, effective June 22, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1099
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dianna Bronchuck, effective June 29, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1100
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Malaya Hayes, effective July 6, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0868
Message and order: Order authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commission, on behalf of the City of Boston, to acquire by an eminent domain taking a parcel at 0 Dale...
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0746
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $3,000,000.00 in the form of a grant, the Multilingual Digital Experience Grant...
On motion of Councilor Pepén, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Pepén, the order was passed..” (Motion: Pepén)
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...
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)
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...
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)
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...
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
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“Docket #0676 received a second reading and again passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia)..”
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
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)
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...
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)
Consent agenda
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The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
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“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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