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  1. 1 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Boston was held in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, City Hall on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 12:07 PM. President Louijeune in the Chair. All Councilors present. Father Tom Conway, St. Anthony Shrine, delivered the invocation and the meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed. ▶ jump to 4:11
  2. 2 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:21
  3. 3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 21:01
  4. 4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
  5. 5 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1162, for your approval an Order amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter XV, Section 15-11.1, regarding Black Male Advancement for Equity and Welfare. Since its establishment in 2021, the Black Men and Boys Commission has sought to study the social conditions of the city’s Black men and boys, develop strategies to remedy or assist in remedying serious adversities, and recommend courses of action to create equal opportunity for generations of Black men and boys in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass in new draft. Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 13. 2024-1162 Referred to ▶ jump to 21:09
  6. 6 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1163, for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars ($187,373.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc. (BPSTSA), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-1163 Referred to ▶ jump to 22:10
  7. 7 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1164, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY25 in the amount of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Three Dollars ($187,373.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc. (BPSTSA). The terms of the contract are September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027. The major provisions of the contract includes a base wage increase of 2% to be given in September of each year of the contract term and flat amounts of $200, $200, $275, and $350 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-1164 Referred to ▶ jump to 22:42
  8. 8 On the message and order, Docket #1165, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy-Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Commonwealth Builder Program, awarded by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft. 2024-1165 Referred to ▶ jump to 23:44
  9. 9 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1166, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($4,125,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund costs associated with providing Enhanced 911 services, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. 2024-1166 Referred to ▶ jump to 24:21
  10. 10 Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #1167, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Stove Replacement Program (EJG2G), awarded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, to be administered by the Environment Department. The grant will fund to educate residents on electric cooking and its environmental/health benefits, from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed. 2024-1167 Referred to ▶ jump to 24:59
  11. 11 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1168, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY24 Boston Regional Intelligence Center Earmark, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund upgrading, expanding, and integrating technology and protocols related to anti-terrorism, anti-crime, anti-gang and emergency response, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 9, nays 3 (Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell), absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-1168 Referred to ▶ jump to 25:32
  12. 12 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1169, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($539,256.00) in the form of a grant, for the MassEVIP Charging Stations, awarded by MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant will fund sixty (60) electric vehicle charging stations under the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) Public Access Charging (PAC) Program, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. 2024-1169 Referred to ▶ jump to 26:11
  13. 13 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1170, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($445,865.77) in the form of the grant for the FY25 State 911 Training Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the training and certification of Enhanced 911 telecommunications staff, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-1170 Referred to ▶ jump to 26:54
  14. 14 Councilor Santana called Docket #1171, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Thirty-One Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($260,031.75) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program (COPPGP), awarded by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund and support the installation of CO alarms and training and public education programs to promote health and public safety, from the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed. 2024-1171 Referred to ▶ jump to 27:32
  15. 15 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1172, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Senior’s Save Program grant, awarded by the Boston Charitable Trust Fund to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund the heating system replacement program for eligible senior citizen homeowners in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed 2024-1172 Referred to ▶ jump to 28:14
  16. 16 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Cultural Access program grant, awarded by the Donor Group to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. The grant will fund Highland Street donation/grant for the Cultural Access program for Boston Public School Sundays. 2024-1173 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 28:45
  17. 17 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety-Four Thousand Dollars ($94,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY25 Local Consumer Aid Fund, awarded by the MA Attorney General's Office to be administered by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing. The grant will fund staff costs and operational expenses. 2024-1174 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 30:16
  18. 18 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1175, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars ($87,427.00) in the form of a grant, for the United States Attorney’s Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) Initiative grant, awarded by the United States Attorney’s Office passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The grant will fund the purchase of needed equipment, software, and other technology items considered vital for preventing or reducing violent crime, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. 2024-1175 Referred to ▶ jump to 31:07
  19. 19 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1176, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($11,600.00) in the form of a grant for the Escrow-Mitigation Activities, awarded to the City of Boston to be administered by the Boston Center for Youth and Families. The grant will fund to pay contractors for mitigation activities, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed. 2024-1176 Referred to ▶ jump to 31:50
  20. 20 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1177, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23 National Violent Death Reporting System, awarded by the MA Department of Public Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund data collection by the Bureau of Investigative Services and the Drug Control Unit, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. 2024-1177 Referred to ▶ jump to 32:20
  21. 21 Councilor Santana called Docket #1178, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept a donation of a 2013 Ford F-150 Truck. The purpose of this donation is to support the Boston Police Department in their investigation of individuals and entities suspected of insurance fraud, and any other departmental needs, from the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed. 2024-1178 Referred to ▶ jump to 32:53
  22. 22 On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1179, for the confirmation of the appointment of Jaimie McNeil as a member of the Zoning Commission for a term expiring May 1, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. 2024-1179 Referred to ▶ jump to 33:30
  23. 23 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F re: to the operations of and asset held by the BRA (d/b/a BPDA/EDIC) pertaining to Docket 0490 passed by the Council on March 6, 2024. 2024-1180 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 33:53
  24. 24 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F re: information to 2022 and 2023 Boston Police Department promotion exams pertaining to Docket 0936 passed by the Council on June 5, 2024 and Docket 1064 passed by the Council on June 26, 2024. 2024-1181 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 34:21
  25. 25 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F re: relative to "BPS Sundays," pertaining to Docket 1063 passed by the Council on June 26, 2024. 2024-1182 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 34:54
  26. 26 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES
  27. 27 REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
  28. 28 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Priscilla Douglas as a member of the Boston Cultural Council, for a term expiring October 1, 2027. 2024-1183 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 35:22
  29. 29 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Evandro Carvalho as Chair of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT) Commission, effective May 6, 2024. 2024-1184 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 35:33
  30. 30 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of John Romano as Co-Chair of the Boston - AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring on January 10, 2025. 2024-1185 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 35:47
  31. 31 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Trinh T. Nguyen as a Trustee to the Neighborhood Jobs Trust for a term expiring January 14, 2025. 2024-1186 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 36:03
  32. 32 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Janet Slovin as a member of the Boston Election Commission for a term expiring March 31, 2028. 2024-1187 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 36:15
  33. 33 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Tara Southard as a member of the Disability Commission Advisory Board for a term expiring August 1, 2027. 2024-1188 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 36:26
  34. 34 Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: the FY25 Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment ("COLA") Base Vote. 2024-1189 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 36:39
  35. 35 Communication was received from the Auditing Department providing the Fiscal Year 2025 Payroll Allotment Schedules for all City Departments. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the docket was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 2024-1190 Referred to ▶ jump to 36:54
  36. 36 Communication was received from the Office of Black Male Advancement of the report entitled "Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement Quarterly Report" April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024. 2024-1191 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 37:06
  37. 37 Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #239.11, Horticultural Hall, 247 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 (in effect after August 29, 2024 if not acted upon). 2024-1192 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 37:27
  38. 38 Communication was received from the City Clerk regarding Dockets #0108, #0109, #0113, #0114 and #0288 from the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. 2024-1193 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 38:01
  39. 39 Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding "Application for Faneuil Gardens Redevelopment Chapter 121A Project.” 2024-1194 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 38:19
  40. 40 Communication from Councilor Fernandes Anderson in regards to Docket #0353: a hearing to discuss the feasibility of BPS providing ESOL classes for parents. 2024-1195 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 38:32
  41. 41 The Constable Bond of Miryam Cissero having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer was received and approved under the usual terms and conditions. 2024-1196 Approved under the usual terms and conditions ▶ jump to 38:56
  42. 42 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
  43. 43 On the Home Rule Petition, referred on June 12, 2024, Docket #0995, Petition For A Special Law Re: An Act Regarding The Disability Pension For Richard Lopez, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to pass. The report was accepted; the petition was passed. 2024-0995 The report was accepted; the petition was passed. ▶ jump to 39:14
  44. 43 Councilor Coletta Zapata, on behalf of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following:
  45. 44 On the Home Rule Petition, referred on July 10, 2024, Docket #1125, Petition For A Special Law Re: An Act Providing Certain Death Benefits for the widow of a former Firefighter of the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to pass. The report was accepted; the petition was passed. 2024-1125 The report was accepted; the petition was passed. ▶ jump to 42:10
  46. 45 Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred and Three Dollars ($786,503.00) to provide funding for a City Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and Boston Public Library Professional Staff Association. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on July 8, 2024. 2024-1110 The report was accepted; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 47:41
  47. 46 Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for a City Department for FY25 in the amount of Seven Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred and Three Dollars ($786,503.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Public Library Professional Staff Association. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on July 8, 2024. 2024-1111 The report was accepted; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 48:18
  48. 46 Councilor Worrell, on behalf of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following:
  49. 47 Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-One Dollars ($34,331.00) to provide funding for a City Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and Teamsters Local 25. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on July 8, 2024. 2024-1112 The report was accepted; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 49:26
  50. 48 Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for a City Department for FY25 in the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-One Dollars ($34,331.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Teamsters Local 25. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% to be given in July of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on July 8, 2024. 2024-1113 The report was accepted; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 50:00
  51. 49 On the message and order, referred on April 3, 2024, Docket #0633, authorizing the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor’s Office of Housing, to accept and expend payments in the amount of Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00) given to the City of Boston’s Inclusionary Development Policy Fund (IDP). The IDP was established by Executive Order in February 2000 to support the production and preservation of affordable housing in new market rate housing developments, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; 2024-0633 The report was accepted; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 56:54
  52. 50 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0695, 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 to provide rapid rehousing services together with wraparound support and recovery services to individuals, with a history of homelessness, awarded by the MA Department of Public Health to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund State ARPA Earmark Mayor’s Office of Housing, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft. 2024-0695 The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft. ▶ jump to 57:35
  53. 51 MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
  54. 51 Councilor Breadon, on behalf of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, submitted the following:
  55. 52 MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
  56. 53 On the message and ordinance, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1197, Amending the City of Boston Code, Ordinances Chapter VII Section 7 Regulating Restrictions on Park Frontages, the committee submitted a report recommending that the Ordinance ought to pass. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed; yeas 10, nays 1 (Flynn), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia). 2024-1197 Referred to ▶ jump to 94:06
  57. 54 Ordinance to Enhance Driveway Accessibility. 2024-1198 Referred to ▶ jump to 111:36
  58. 55 Ordinance Codifying the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations. 2024-1199 Referred to ▶ jump to 116:14
  59. 56 Ordinance to Establish RISE: Reshaping Inequities through Systematic Empowerment. 2024-1200 Referred to ▶ jump to 125:41
  60. 56 On motion of Council President Louijeune, Docket #1218 was taken out of order:
  61. 57 Ordinance preventing wage theft in the City of Boston. 2024-1201 Referred to ▶ jump to 136:07
  62. 58 On the Home Rule Petition, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1202, re: An Act Providing Certain Death Benefits for Rachel Marie Troy, the widow of a former Firefighter of the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to pass. The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 13. 2024-1202 Referred to ▶ jump to 144:02
  63. 59 Petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Antonio Pires to join the Boston Police Department. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed. 2024-1203 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 147:49
  64. 60 Petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Maugelin Verdieu to join the Boston Police Department. On motion of Councilor Pepen, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed. 2024-1204 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 150:28
  65. 61 Order for a hearing to discuss ways to provide critical public safety support and address quality of life issues relating to the crisis at Mass and Cass. 2024-1205 Referred to ▶ jump to 152:40
  66. 62 Order for a hearing to discuss food access, sustainability, and the need for a food hub in East Boston. Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on City Services & Innovation Technology. 2024-1206 Referred to ▶ jump to 168:26
  67. 63 Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Police Department staffing levels. 2024-1207 Referred to ▶ jump to 177:47
  68. 64 Order for a hearing to review the usage of security cameras in Boston Public Schools. 2024-1208 Referred to ▶ jump to 186:59
  69. 65 Order for a hearing to discuss how Boston Public Schools can expand the use of evidence-based best practices for Inclusive Learning Environments for Multilingual and Special Education Learners. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Weber as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Education. 2024-1209 Referred to ▶ jump to 190:10
  70. 66 Order for a hearing to support the creation of lending libraries to benefit residents and reduce wasteful purchases. 2024-1210 Referred to ▶ jump to 200:08
  71. 67 Order for a hearing for the Boston City Council to address next steps after the Failed Property Tax Reclassification Home Rule Petition though Audit. 2024-1211 Referred to ▶ jump to 202:21
  72. 68 Order for a hearing to audit all City of Boston Boards and Commissions to evaluate their composition, selection process, criteria for selection, appointment timeline, and adherence to the principles of equity and inclusion. 2024-1212 Referred to ▶ jump to 215:40
  73. 69 Order for a hearing to audit the City of Boston's accountability, transparency and accessibility regarding the enforcement of City of Boston Code 8-10. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency, and Accessibility. 2024-1213 Referred to ▶ jump to 223:39
  74. 70 Order for a hearing to audit the distribution of local, state, and federal grants to small businesses. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency, and Accessibility. 2024-1214 Referred to ▶ jump to 232:16
  75. 71 Resolution recognizing August 16, 2024 as Dominican Cultural Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Santana as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepén and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1215 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 238:42
  76. 72 Resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl prevention and awareness day on August 21, 2024. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1216 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 250:15
  77. 73 Resolution recognizing August 15, 2024 as India's Independence Day. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1217 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 254:13
  78. 74 Resolution calling for the Boston Public Health Commission to declare a public health emergency relative to the closing of Carney Hospital. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Flynn and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, present 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-1218 The rules were suspended; the ordinance was adopted. ▶ jump to 66:17
  79. 75 Resolution recognizing September 7 as Brazil's Independence Day and requesting a flag raising to celebrate its perseverance on its mission to reach liberation. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1219 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 256:57
  80. 76 Resolution recognizing the birthday of James Baldwin, a celebrated African American writer and civil rights activist. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1220 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 262:55
  81. 77 Resolution recognizing the National Fitness Campaign. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1221 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 266:40
  82. 78 Resolution to rename the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library in honor of Mel and Joyce King. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1222 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 270:47
  83. 79 Resolution celebrating August 6 as Jamaican Independence Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1223 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 279:31
  84. 80 Resolution recognizing August 17th as Garvey Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1224 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 282:45
  85. 81 Resolution celebrating the 62nd anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day. On motion of Councilor Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Worrell as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Fernandes Anderson, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. 2024-1225 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 286:13
  86. 82 PERSONNEL ORDERS:
  87. 83 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Bonnie Delaune in City Council, effective August 1, 2024. 2024-1226 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 292:23
  88. 84 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Bayle Vines in City Council, effective July 22, 2024. 2024-1227 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 292:30
  89. 85 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Millie Rivera in City Council, effective July 13, 2024 2024-1228 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 292:52
  90. 86 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alyssa Reaves and Iris Zhao in City Council, effective June 15, 2024. 2024-1229 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 292:59
  91. 87 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cierra Thompson in City Council, effective June 15, 2024. 2024-1230 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 293:05
  92. 88 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval in City Council, effective July 1, 2024. 2024-1231 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 293:10
  93. 89 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Yuqing Sun in City Council, effective July 20, 2024. 2024-1232 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 293:15
  94. 90 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ewura Yankah in City Council, effective August 10, 2024. 2024-1233 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 293:22
  95. 91 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective August 26, 2024. 2024-1234 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 293:27
  96. 92 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Laura Toledano and Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective August 3, 2024. 2024-1235 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 293:34
  97. 93 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Andrew Galvin in City Council, effective August 10, 2024. 2024-1236 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 293:40
  98. 94 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Elaine Donovan, Judy Evers, Jack Imbergamo, Sebastian Parra, Gabriela Ramirez and Elizabeth Sanchez in City Council, effective August 10, 2024. 2024-1237 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 293:46
  99. 95 GREEN SHEETS: ▶ jump to 294:06
  100. 96 Legislative Calendar for August 7, 2024. GS-8/7/24
  101. 97 CONSENT AGENDA: ▶ jump to 299:11
  102. 98 Resolution recognizing DSNI for their 40th Anniversary. 2024-1238
  103. 99 Resolution in memory of Matthew Lynch. 2024-1239
  104. 99 The Chair stated in absence of objection, one late file matter would be added to the Agenda. No objection being heard, the following item was added:
  105. 100 Resolution recognizing Matthew and Margaret Galvin. 2024-1240
  106. 100 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Amy Linné as a member of the Boston Conservation Commission. 2024-1268 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 298:22
  107. 101 Resolutions recognizing ten Boston Police Department Sergeants. 2024-1241
  108. 101 Councilor Mejia called Docket #0103, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jaclyn Youngblood as a member of the Audit Committee for a term expiring September 11, 2028, from the Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency and Accessibility. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the order was passed. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  109. 102 Resolution celebrating Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day on July 17, 2024. 2024-1242
  110. 103 Resolution congratulating Sweeties in Roslindale. 2024-1243
  111. 104 Resolution recognizing Karen Weber. 2024-1244
  112. 105 Resolution in memory of Dorothy Morris. 2024-1245
  113. 105 The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following items:
  114. 106 Resolution recognizing six people for their dedication and commitment to the Comite Banilejo 2024. 2024-1246
  115. 107 Resolution recognizing Erick Volquezrodriguez. 2024-1247
  116. 108 Resolution in memory of Cathleen "Cathy" (Curran) Deeney. 2024-1248
  117. 109 Resolution recognizing Jenna Reynolds. 2024-1249
  118. 110 Resolution recognizing Jina Song. 2024-1250
  119. 111 Resolution recognizing Gio Valencia. 2024-1251
  120. 112 Resolution congratulating Nicholas "Jerry" Leonard. 2024-1252
  121. 113 Resolution congratulating Richard Giordano. 2024-1253
  122. 114 Resolution recognizing the Cape Verdean Association of Boston. 2024-1254
  123. 115 Resolution celebrating the 54th annual August Moon Festival. 2024-1255
  124. 116 Resolution recognizing the Indian Community of Boston. 2024-1256
  125. 117 Resolution recognizing Abigail Nwogu. 2024-1257
  126. 118 Resolution recognizing Cayden Nusantoro Liu and Heiryung Na. 2024-1258
  127. 119 Resolution recognizing GMC and Wellington Hill Neighborhood Associations. 2024-1259
  128. 120 Resolution recognizing restaurants participating in the Codman Square Jerk Fest. 2024-1260
  129. 121 Resolution recognizing Mia Mottley - Prime Minister of Barbados. 2024-1261
  130. 122 Resolution recognizing the Lynch-Meagher Family. 2024-1262
  131. 123 Resolution recognizing Fedna Francois. 2024-1263
  132. 124 Resolution recognizing Mora Junior Etienne. 2024-1264
  133. 125 Resolution recognizing Voche Noelsaint. 2024-1265
  134. 126 Resolution recognizing the Brazilian Community of Boston. 2024-1266
  135. 127 Resolution recognizing the achievements of Richard Giordano and naming August 9, 2024 as Richard Giordano Day in the City of Boston. 2024-1267
  136. 136 The Chair stated in absence of objection, two late file matters would be added to the Consent Agenda. No objection being heard, the following items were added:
  137. 137 Resolution in memory of Karen Weber-Salamanca. 2024-1269 ▶ jump to 299:16
  138. 138 Resolution recognizing Cindy Brown. 2024-1270 ▶ jump to 299:21
  139. 139 The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
  140. 140 Adjourned at 5:17 p.m. on motion of President Louijeune, and in memory of Carmen Orlando, Stephen Celona Jr., Janet Hurwitz, Dorothy Morris, Joseph Canavan, Edward Byrne, Billy Baker, Cathleen “Cathy” Deeney, Russell Flynne Sr., Vincent Bonafine, Kenny Blasi, Patricia Stockbridge, Diane Michelle Diggs, Corey Comperatore, Benjamin Weinryb-Grosghal, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Jack Connors, Sonya Massey and Karen Weber-Salamanca, to meet again at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Attest: Alex Geourntas City Clerk