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November 20, 2024
62 recorded votes, 46 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 November 6, 2024 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting.
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn)..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1672
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $15,904,976.56 in the form of a grant for the EDA Good Jobs Challenge, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Weber, 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 Weber, the order was passed..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #1673
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $11,952,986.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY2024 Urban Area Security...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, present 1 (Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: Mejia
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, present 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #1675
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $2,305,847.00 in the form of a grant for the FY24 Regional Catastrophic...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: Anderson, Mejia
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia)..”
Docket #1676
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,000,000.00 in the form of a grant for the Securing the Cities Continuation...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: Anderson, Mejia
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia)..”
Docket #1677
Message and order: appropriation Order in the amount of $925,000.00 for Cemetery Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Trust Office of the Treasury...
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, 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 Coletta Zapata, the order was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #1680
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $110,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY25 DMH Co-Response Grant, awarded by...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, present 1 (Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: Mejia
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, present 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #1681
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 FY25 DMH Training Grant, awarded by the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, present 1 (Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: Mejia
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, present 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #1682
Reconsider the vote: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Massachusetts Budget Earmark, for...
Later in session, Councilor Murphy moved for reconsideration of Docket #1683.
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 Murphy moved for reconsideration of Docket #1683. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Murphy)
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Massachusetts Budget Earmark, for...
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..”
Docket #1683
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Massachusetts Budget Earmark...
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..”
Docket #1684
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of a trailer and stage, valued at $7,500.00, donated to the Fund for Boston...
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..”
Docket #1685
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of 200 Turkeys, valued at $4,190.00 donated by Roche Brothers. The purpose...
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..”
Docket #1686
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of 100 Turkeys, valued at $2,095.00 donated by TD Garden. The purpose of...
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..”
Docket #1690
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Woods, as a member of the Zoning Commission, for a term expiring October 26, 2026
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1691
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Michael Nichols, as a member of the Zoning Commission, for a term expiring October 1, 2027
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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 reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1692
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ameeth Deenanath as an Alternate Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1693
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Senam Kumahia as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1694
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1696
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lindsey Mac-Jones as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1697
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Gonyeau as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1698
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Linda Neshamkin as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1699
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Julie Hall as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1700
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ian Urquhart as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1701
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Galvin as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1702
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Nancy Johnson as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1703
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Intiya Ambrogi Isaza as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential...
The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
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 appointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1704
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Marr as a member of the Zoning Commission, for a term expiring on November 1, 2026
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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 reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1705
Message and order: Order to declare surplus parcel of land currently owned by the City of Boston located at Codman Square Park on Talbot Avenue in Dorchester District...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the order was passed; yeas 13..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1706
Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation 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 #1542
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $1,349,531.24 in the form of a grant, for the FFY24 Shelter & Service Program...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; Yeas 12, Nays 1 (Flynn).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; Yeas 12, Nays 1 (Flynn)..”
Docket #1544
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $999,896.00 in the form of a grant, for the FFY24 Shelter & Services Program...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; Yeas 12, Nays 1 (Flynn).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; Yeas 12, Nays 1 (Flynn)..”
Docket #1619
Final passage (second reading): For your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of $1,515,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs of a feasibility study...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and passed in a new draft; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and passed in a new draft; yeas 13..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1613
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $881,479.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1614
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Public Schools for FY25 in the amount of $881,479.00 to cover the FY25 cost items contained...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1615
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $457,886.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1616
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Public Schools for FY25 in the amount of $457,886.00 to cover the FY25 cost items contained...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1617
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $40,838.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Health...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1618
Message and order a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Public Health Commission for FY25 in the amount of $40,838.00 to cover the FY25 cost items...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1640
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $3,806,367.00 to provide funding for various departments for...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1641
Message and order a supplemental appropriation Order for various City Departments for FY25 in the amount of $3,806,367.00 to cover the FY25 cost items contained...
The report was accepted, the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted, the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1723
Resolution recognizing November 28, 2024 as National Day of Mourning in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #1714
Substitute new language: Ordinance Establishing the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to substitute language.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Councilor Fernandes Anderson moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1715
Order relative to the adoption of Tax Classification in the City of Boston in FY 2025
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 13..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1718
Resolution recommending the placement of the City of Boston Election Department Under State Receivership
On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the resolution failed; yeas 2, nays 7 (Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 4 (Coletta Zapata, Fernandes Anderson, Louijeune, Mejia).
Yes: Flynn, MurphyNo: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellAbstained: Anderson, Louijeune, Mejia, Zapata
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the resolution failed; yeas 2, nays 7 (Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 4 (Coletta Zapata, Fernandes Anderson, Louijeune, Mejia)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1719
Resolution in support of Tufts University's Cherish Chinatown Restaurant Challenge
On motion of Councilor Flynn, 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 Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #1720
Resolution Honoring Barbados' 58th Independence Day and Flag Raising
On motion of Councilor Worrell, 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 Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1721
Resolution recognizing November 20, 2024 as the 25th Anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #1722
Resolution recognizing November 2024 as Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Awareness Month
On motion of Councilor Santana, 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 Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #1725
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Isabelle Nelson in City Council, effective November 25, 2024
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..”
Docket #1726
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Brieajah Ayers in City Council, effective November 25, 2024
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..”
Docket #1334
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $11,406,762.00 in the form of a grant, awarded by the USDA Forest Service Urban...
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed; 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 Coletta Zapata, the order was passed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn)..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #1287
Message and order: Order to declare surplus City-owned easement currently under the management of the Boston Transportation Department and transfer the care, custody...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the order was passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the order was passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1474
Message and orders authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a RAISE Grant from the Federal Transit Administration. The City of Boston’s award will not...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the order was passed; 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 Durkan, the order was passed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1620
Message and order: Order appropriating from the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund in the sum of $423,500.00 for projects described in the attached order. The Edward...
On motion of Councilor Pepén, 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 Pepén, the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #1757
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Angelique Brutus and Bayle Vines in City Council, effective November 18, 2024
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..”
Docket #1758
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Carly Johnson in City Council, effective November 23, 2024
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..”
Docket #1759
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Carly Johnson in City Council, effective November 30, 2024
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..”
Docket #1760
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Property Management Department for FY25 in the amount of $170,118 to cover the FY25 cost items...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1761
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Seventy Thousand One Hundred Eighteen Dollar...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13..”
Docket #1762
Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the...
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the designation 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 Durkan, 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.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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