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December 11, 2024
47 recorded votes, 41 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 December 4, 2024 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the December 4, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1827
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $55,606.00 to provide funding for the Public Health Commission...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13(Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell).
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13(Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell)..”
Docket #1828
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the FY25 appropriation order for the Public Health Commission for FY25 in the amount of $55,606.00 to...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell).
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell)..”
Docket #1829
Message and order: Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $29,378.00 to provide funding for the Public Health Commission...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell).
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell)..”
Docket #1830
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Public Health Commission for FY25 in the amount of $29,378.00 to cover the three FY25 cost items...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell).
From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell)..”
Docket #1347
Substitute new language: Message and ordinance establishing the Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language.
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“Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Zapata)
Message and ordinance establishing the Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
On motion of Councilor Coletta, the report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Coletta, the report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell)..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #1507
Message and order requesting and recommending that the city hold in-person early voting for both the September 9, 2025, Preliminary Municipal Election (presuming this...
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft..”
Docket #1508
Message and order at the recommendation of the Chair of the Board of Election Commissioners, I hereby transmit for the approval of your Honorable Body an Order fixing...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1564
Message and order Order for a hearing regarding nominations for the Civilian Review Board and Internal Affairs Oversight Panel within the Office of Police...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), present 1 (FitzGerald), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
Yes: Breadon, Durkan, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: FitzGeraldThe minutes list Tania Fernandes Anderson as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), present 1 (FitzGerald), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..”
Docket #1674
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $4,460,897.00 in the form of a grant, for the FFY24 Lead Paint Hazard Reduction...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0866
Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Hansy Better Barraza, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027
The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed.
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“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“The report was accepted; the reappointment was confirmed..”
Docket #1545
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $307,304.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY25 DMH CIT TTAC Grant awarded by the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1546
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $280,065.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY24 DNA Capacity Enhancement and...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1548
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $29,496.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Port Security Grant Program...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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, (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), present 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #1622
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $56,890.04 in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Municipal Road Safety grant...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), present 1 (Mejia)..”
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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia)..”
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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), present 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #1770
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $80,000.00 in the form of a grant for the Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), present 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #1772
Message and order referred on December 4. 2024, Docket #1772, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $71,335.00 in the form of a grant, for...
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), 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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia)..”
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 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepen, Santana, Webber and Worrell)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1768
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $195,690.30 in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Adult Activities Administration...
On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was passed.
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“On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was passed..” (Motion: Weber)
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.
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“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0292
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Craig Douglas as a member of the Bay Village Historic District Commission, for a term expiring April 1, 2026
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the appointment was confirmed.
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“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #0107
Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Peter Sanborn, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2025
On motion of Councilor Durkan, the appointment was confirmed.
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“On motion of Councilor Durkan, the appointment was confirmed..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1853
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston and Jesse Purvis in City Council, effective December 7, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1854
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Karishma Chouhan and Shane Pac in City Council, effective December 14, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1855
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Michelle A.L. Goldberg in City Council, effective January 4, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1856
Order for the appointment of temporary employees in City Council, effective December 14, 2024
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
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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“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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