City Council —
2.1.2023 12:00 PM ET Agenda Minutes Video
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Mayor Home Rule Petition
Message and order for your approval a proposed Act to Improve and Modernize Planning and Community Development in the City of Boston.Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Attachments
- Modernize PlanningOpen Modernize Planning
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Mayor Order
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Four Dollars and Twenty Cents ($1,722,764.20) in the form of a grant for the Local Fire Department Projects and Grants Line Item 83240050 of the FY23 State Budget, awarded by Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund decontamination equipment, vehicle and maintenance expenses for the Hazard Response Team at the Boston Fire Department.Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.
Attachments
- Local Fire Department Project $1,722,764.20Open Local Fire Department Project $1,722,764.20
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Mayor Order
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Local Fire Department Project and Grants for the FY23 State Budget Line Item 8240050 awarded by Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to be administered by the Boston Fire Department. The grant will fund renovations at Engine 8/Ladder 1 in the North End, to improve the safety, health and wellness of firefighters.Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.
Attachments
- Local Fire Projects and Grants $300,000.00Open Local Fire Projects and Grants $300,000.00
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Filed
Mayor Order
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the Department of Public Works, Docket #1397), passed by the Council on November 9, 2022.Placed on file.
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- 17F Public WorksOpen 17F Public Works
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Filed
Mayor Order
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the BPS Transportation, Docket #1421), passed by the Council on November 13, 2022.Placed on file.
Attachments
- 17F BPS TransportationOpen 17F BPS Transportation
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Filed
Mayor Order
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the BPS Facilities, Docket #1396), passed by the Council on November 9, 2022.Placed on file.
Attachments
- 17F BPS FacilitiesOpen 17F BPS Facilities
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Filed
Mayor Order
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the Mayor's Office of Housing, Docket #1395), passed by the Council on November 9, 2022.Placed on file.
Attachments
- 17F Mayor's Office of HousingOpen 17F Mayor's Office of Housing
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Mayor Order
Message and order temporarily extending Urban Renewal Plans in the City of Boston until March 31, 2025 or passage of a proposed relevant Home Rule Petition.Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.
Attachments
- Urban RenewalOpen Urban Renewal
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Filed
Report of Public Officer
Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Bernadine Desanges as Director of Diversity of the City of Boston.Placed on file.
Attachments
- DesangesOpen Desanges
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Filed
Report of Public Officer
Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency of the New Boston Food Market Chapter 121A Project, Certificate of Project Termination.Placed on file.
Attachments
- New Boston Food MarketOpen New Boston Food Market
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Passed
Committee Reports
On the message and order, referred on January 11, 2023, Docket #0114, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Presidentially Declared Disaster, awarded by Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, to be administered by Risk Management, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.Attachments
- Presidentially Declared Disaster $5,000,000.00Open Presidentially Declared Disaster $5,000,000.00
- Committee Report 0114, 0115Open Committee Report 0114, 0115
Updated 2.3.2023 4:40:59 PM UTC
- Passed
Committee Reports
On the message and order, referred on January 11, 2023, Docket #0115, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23 State Training Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to be administered by the Fire Department, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.The report was accepted; the order was passed.
Attachments
- FY23 State Training Grant $2,250,000.00Open FY23 State Training Grant $2,250,000.00
- Committee Report 0114, 0115Open Committee Report 0114, 0115
Updated 2.3.2023 2:55:00 PM UTC
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Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action
Message and order for your approval an Ordinance establishing the Office of Participatory Budgeting, amending the City of Boston Code, Chapter V, with the insertion of a new Section 5-1.11. Filed in the City Clerk's office on December 12, 2022.Remains in the Committee on Government Operations.
Attachments
- Amending Office of Participatory BudgetingOpen Amending Office of Participatory Budgeting
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action
On the message and order, referred on January 11, 2023 Docket #0111, authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate an amount of Twenty One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollar ($21,600,000.00) for the purpose of paying the cost of a design and construction associated with boiler, windows and door replacement projects at the following schools: Boston Day and Evening Academy, Henderson Upper School, Rafael Hernandez School and William E. Russell School, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read once and passed; yeas 13. The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed.Assigned for further action.
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Updated 2.3.2023 4:41:27 PM UTC
- Passed
Council Home Rule Petition
Petition for a Special Law RE: An act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Police Officers for Wendy Pierre-Louis. On motion of Councilor Baker, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 13.Attachments
- Home Rule Petition BPD Maximum Age Requirement Wan Pierre Louis.docx (1)Open Home Rule Petition BPD Maximum Age Requirement Wan Pierre Louis.docx (1)
Updated 2.3.2023 2:57:48 PM UTC
- Passed
Council Legislative Resolution
Resolution to support the Economic Census and to promote response rates in the City of Boston. Councilor Breadon in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.Attachments
- Economic Census ResolutionOpen Economic Census Resolution
Updated 2.3.2023 2:59:42 PM UTC
- Passed
Council Legislative Resolution
Resolution recognizing February 27th, 2023 as Dominican Independence Day. On motion of Councilor Lara and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Fernandes Anderson as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Lara, Mejia and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.Attachments
- _RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 27TH, 2023 AS DOMINICAN INDEPENDENCE DAYOpen _RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 27TH, 2023 AS DOMINICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Updated 2.3.2023 4:03:44 PM UTC
- Passed
Council Legislative Resolution
Resolution designating a Memorial Hero Square at the intersection of Glen Road and Forest Hills Street in Jamaica Plain in memory of Paul Xavier Hogan. President Flynn in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Lara and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Fernandes Anderson as co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Lara and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.Attachments
- Paul Hogan Hero Square Dedication Resolution.docxOpen Paul Hogan Hero Square Dedication Resolution.docx
Updated 2.3.2023 4:03:24 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a hearing regarding winter placemaking and Boston as a 'Winter City'.Referred to the Committee on Arts, Culture, and Special Events.
Attachments
- Winter City Hearing Order.docxOpen Winter City Hearing Order.docx
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a hearing to bring the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend to Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Louijeune as co-sponsors.Referred to the Committee on Arts, Culture, and Special Events.
Attachments
- NBA All Star Game Hearing Order.docxOpen NBA All Star Game Hearing Order.docx
Updated 2.3.2023 7:34:23 PM UTC
- Withdrawn
Council Hearing Order
WithdrawnAttachments
- Summer Youth Violence Prevention Hearing Order.docxOpen Summer Youth Violence Prevention Hearing Order.docx
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a hearing regarding efforts to increase housing affordability for long-term residents.Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.
Attachments
- Refile Order for a Hearing Regarding Home Ownership Vouchers.docxOpen Refile Order for a Hearing Regarding Home Ownership Vouchers.docx
Updated 2.2.2023 9:07:20 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a hearing regarding equity in city contracts.Referred to the Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development.
Attachments
- Refile Order for a Hearing Regarding Equity in City Contracts .docxOpen Refile Order for a Hearing Regarding Equity in City Contracts .docx
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a meeting to review the Boston City Council rules.Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Attachments
- _Meeting to Review City Council Rules 2023Open _Meeting to Review City Council Rules 2023
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a hearing to discuss the rise in public consumer energy costs.Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.
Attachments
- MASSSAVES AND CCE HEARING ORDER.docxOpen MASSSAVES AND CCE HEARING ORDER.docx
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a hearing to discuss the payroll concerns of many of our Boston Public School teachers who are owed back pay.Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.
Attachments
- BPS Teachers Payroll Concerns.docxOpen BPS Teachers Payroll Concerns.docx
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a hearing to discuss the recovery and revitalization of the taxi industry.Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.
Attachments
- ORDER FOR A HEARING TO DISCUSS THE RECOVERY AND REVITALIZATION OF THE TAXI INDUSTRY.docxOpen ORDER FOR A HEARING TO DISCUSS THE RECOVERY AND REVITALIZATION OF THE TAXI INDUSTRY.docx
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Council Hearing Order
Order for a hearing regarding calling for a moratorium on all development on all city owned land in district seven prior to the request for proposal process.Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.
Attachments
- 23.1.30 ORDER FOR A HEARING REGARDING CALLING FOR A MORATORIUM ON ALL DEVELOPMENTOpen 23.1.30 ORDER FOR A HEARING REGARDING CALLING FOR A MORATORIUM ON ALL DEVELOPMENT
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Passed
Personnel Orders
Councilor Flynn for Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jesus David Linares Marrero in City Council, effective February 4, 2023.Passed under suspension of the rules.
Attachments
- Order Linares Marrero 2 1 23Open Order Linares Marrero 2 1 23
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Green Sheet
Legislative Calendar for February 1, 2023.Attachments
- Feb1_23 Green SheetsOpen Feb1_23 Green Sheets
Updated 2.3.2023 2:55:19 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution recognizing Tufts Medical Center in the Year of the Rabbit.Attachments
- Resolution recognizing Tufts Medical Center in the Year of the RabbitOpen Resolution recognizing Tufts Medical Center in the Year of the Rabbit
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution declaring Maurice Le'Tour Winston II Day in Boston.Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution in memory of Cornelia A. Kelley.Attachments
- Cornelia A. KelleyOpen Cornelia A. Kelley
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution recognizing Abbot Gilman.Attachments
- Abbot GilmanOpen Abbot Gilman
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution congratulating Bill and Ann Downey.Attachments
- DowneyOpen Downey
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution recognizing Faithful Church of Christ's 90th Anniversary.Attachments
- Resolution Faithful Church of ChristOpen Resolution Faithful Church of Christ
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution in memory of Sandra Porter.Attachments
- Resolution Sandra PorterOpen Resolution Sandra Porter
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution in memory of Willie Hicks, Sr.Attachments
- Resolution Willie Hicks SrOpen Resolution Willie Hicks Sr
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.Attachments
- International Holocaust DayOpen International Holocaust Day
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution recognizing 7 school teachers and administrators for their coordination of the Student Exchange Program between Boston Latin School and Lycée André Argouges.Attachments
- Resolution recognizing 7 school teachers and administrators for their coordination of the student exchange program between Boston Latin School and Lycée André ArgougesOpen Resolution recognizing 7 school teachers and administrators for their coordination of the student exchange program between Boston Latin School and Lycée André Argouges
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution recognizing Masai-Maliek King.Attachments
- Resolution recognizing Masai-Maliek KingOpen Resolution recognizing Masai-Maliek King
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution recognizing Pao Arts Center.Attachments
- Resolution recognizing Pao Arts CenterOpen Resolution recognizing Pao Arts Center
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution recognizing Timmy Smith.Attachments
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
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Consent Agenda Resolution
Resolution congratulating Joyce Judge.Attachments
- Joyce Judge Resolution .docxOpen Joyce Judge Resolution .docx
Updated 2.2.2023 9:45:08 PM UTC
- Draft
Report of Public Officer
Resolution in memory of Shaun Folan.Attachments
- Shaun FolanOpen Shaun Folan
Updated 2.2.2023 9:45:10 PM UTC
- Referred
Report of Public Officer
Message and order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty Eight Dollars ($164,448.00) to provide funding for the Boston School Department for the FY23 increase contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School and the New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 160 Boston School Police Patrolmen's Association.Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.
Attachments
- 0362Open 0362
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Report of Public Officer
Message and order approving a supplemental appropriation for the Boston School Department for the FY23 in the amount of One Hundred Sixty Four Thousand, Four Hundred Forty Eight Dollars ($164,448.00) to cover the FY23 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston School and the New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 160 Boston School Police Patrolmen's Association. The terms of the contract are September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2024 The major provisions of the contracts include base wage increases of 2%, 2.5 %, 2.5% and 2.5% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term.Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.
Attachments
- 0363Open 0363
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Referred
Report of Public Officer
Message and order to reduce the FY23 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Two Hundred Eighty Three Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty Six Dollars ($1,283,486.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools and the City Housing Trust Fund for the FY23 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and Local 1952, Painters Allied Trades District Council No. 35 (School Custodians).Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.
Attachments
- Appropriation 1283486Open Appropriation 1283486
Updated 2.3.2023 7:43:46 PM UTC
- Referred
Report of Public Officer
Message and order approving a supplemental appropriation of One Million Two Hundred Eighty Three Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty Six Dollars ($1,283,486.00) to cover the FY18 cost contained with the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and Local 1952, Painters and Allied Trades District Council No. 35 (School Custodians). The terms of the contracts are September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2026. The major provisions of the contracts include base wage increases of 2% in September and then a base wage increase of 2.5% to be given in September of 2022, 2023 and 2024 and then a base wage of 2% to be given in September 2024 and 2025.Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.
Attachments
- Supp Appropriation 1283486Open Supp Appropriation 1283486
Updated 2.3.2023 7:38:06 PM UTC
- Filed
Report of Public Officer
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the Grant for IDEA grant set aside for Private School Spec Ed, (Docket #0175), passed by the Council on January 9, 2023.Placed on file.
Attachments
- 17F Grant for IDEAOpen 17F Grant for IDEA
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC
- Filed
Report of Public Officer
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F: relative to the Special Education for Private School Year 2019-2023, (Docket #0174), passed by the Council on January 9, 2023.Placed on file.
Attachments
- 17F Special EducationOpen 17F Special Education
Updated 2.2.2023 7:13:33 PM UTC