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January 29, 2025
31 recorded votes, 28 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, Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Absent: Liz Breadon
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the January 15, 2025 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0189
Council order a Text Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code regarding the Bulfinch Triangle District use regulations
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 10, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 10, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy)..”
Docket #0326
Uphold the ruling of the Chair: Order for a hearing to examine accountability, transparency, and accessibility in administrative procedures for complying with Boston Landmarks Commission...
Councilor Mejia doubted the decision of the chair, recommending that the docket be placed in the Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency & Accessibility. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. A roll call vote was conducted to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.
Yes: Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, ZapataNo: Anderson, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell
From the minutes
“Councilor Mejia doubted the decision of the chair, recommending that the docket be placed in the Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency & Accessibility. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. A roll call vote was conducted to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of Chair prevailed; yeas 7, nays 5 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell)..” (second: Flynn)
Docket #0337
Uphold the ruling of the Chair: Order for a hearing regarding the transition and operations of the new City Planning Department
Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending that the docket be referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. A roll call vote was conducted to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.
Yes: Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, MurphyAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Councilor Murphy doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending that the docket be referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. A roll call vote was conducted to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. The decision of the Chair prevailed; yeas 7, nays 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy), present 1 (Fernandes Anderson)..” (second: Flynn)
Docket #0338
Order to adopt laws concerning the safety of school children embarking and disembarking school buses
On motion of Councilors Pepén and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Pepén and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the order was passed. Yeas 12 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, Louijeune)..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #0340
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F RE: Sidewalk repair deposits and refunds (disaggregated)
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0341
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F RE: Capital Projects in D7 from 2020 to date
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0342
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F RE: Maintenance and Improvements of streets and sidewalks in District 7 from 2020 to date
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0343
Order requesting certain information under section 17F RE: White Stadium and Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0344
Resolution celebrating Lunar New Year
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Santana and Durkan, 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, Santana and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0345
Resolution calling for the reinstatement of Eddy Chrispin to the Boston Police Department Command Staff
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9, nays 2 (Durkan, FitzGerald), present 1 (Santana).
Yes: Anderson, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGeraldAbstained: Santana
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9, nays 2 (Durkan, FitzGerald), present 1 (Santana)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0346
Resolution calling for the relocation of Muriel Snowden International school to a modern, fully equipped facility that provides students and teachers with the...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0347
Resolution to establish a digital marketplace pilot program
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, not present 2 (FitzGerald, Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Durkan, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list John FitzGerald and Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, not present 2 (FitzGerald, Mejia)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0348
Resolution to improve bus monitor pay rates and working conditions in the city of Boston
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, 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 Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0349
Resolution in support of the "Recover Boston" proposal
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 1 (Flynn).
Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, nays 1 (Flynn)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0350
Resolution recognizing The National Fitness Campaign
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, 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 Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0351
Resolution to support and ensure the Nubian Square Task Force, its goals, vision, plan and composition is in alignment with the principles of equity and recovery
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #0353
Resolution in support of the City of Boston fulfilling its promise to meet the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School construction timeline
The resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy), nays 8.
Yes: Anderson, Flynn, Mejia, MurphyNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes name the councilors voting yes and give only the number voting no (8); the 8 councilors voting no are the other councilors present (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Sharon Durkan, Ruthzee Louijeune and Henry Santana).
From the minutes
“The resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy), nays 8..”
Docket #0354
Substitute new language: Resolution for the timely release and review of final transportation, parking, environmental, and alternative public plans for White Stadium prior to further...
Councilor Mejia moved to substitute language.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Mejia moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Mejia)
Resolution for the timely release and review of final transportation, parking, environmental, and alternative public plans for White Stadium prior to further...
The resolution was not adopted; yeas 6 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 6 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana, Weber).
Yes: Anderson, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, WorrellNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Zapata
From the minutes
“The resolution was not adopted; yeas 6 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 6 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Pepén, Santana, Weber)..”
Docket #0355
Resolution recognizing January 18, 2025 as "Day of Care" in honor of the life and legacy of Kyre Ambrose
On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #0356
Resolution recognizing the 332nd Fighter Group, the “Tuskegee Airmen” and Brigadier General Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse II
On motion of Councilors Durkan, Flynn and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Durkan, Flynn and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #0357
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Samantha Courage in City Council, effective February 8, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0358
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lily Sweeterman in City Council, effective February 1, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0123
Message and order: Order to declare surplus City-owned computers that are no longer of use to City employees. Once the Department of Innovation and Technology...
On motion of Councilor Pepén, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Pepén, the order was passed..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #0121
Message and order authorizing the city of Boston to accept and expend a donation of a Vectra Fitness Cable Multi Station Weight Machine, valued at $12,599.00 donated...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0120
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $36,638.00 in the form of a grant, for FY23 Mass Trails Grant, awarded by the MA...
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0385
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Charles Yancey in City Council, effective February 3, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0386
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dorah Pierre Lewis in City Council, effective February 1, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0387
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Nancybella Rago in City Council, effective February 1, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“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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From the minutes
“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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