City Council
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Agenda — 137 items
- 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, June 5, 2024 at 12:15 PM President Louijeune in the Chair. All Councilors Present. Pastor Davie Hernandez, Restoration City Church, delivered the invocation and the meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed.
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
- 4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
- 5 On the message and order referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0903, 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 Culture Access Fund, awarded by the Boston Foundation to be administered by the Office of Arts & Culture. The grant will fund the support of the Cultural Access Pilot Program, BPS Sundays, from the Boston Foundation, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 6 On the message and order referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0904, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($297,200.00) in the form of a grant for the FY24 Local Cultural Council Program, awarded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture. The grant will fund innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that enhances the quality of life in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 7 On the message and order referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0905 authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Cultural Access Fund, awarded by the Barr Foundation to be administered by the Office of Arts & Culture. The grant will fund support for the Cultural Access Fund Pilot Program, helping to support the BPS Sundays initiative across several arts and cultural institutions, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 8 On the message and order referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0906, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) in the form of a grant, BPS Sundays pilot program support, awarded by Pilot House Philanthropy to be administered by the Office of Arts and Culture. The grant will fund the learning and evaluation component of the BPS Sunday Pilot Program, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 9 On the message and order, referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0907, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health Sustainability, awarded by the United States Conference of Mayors to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood Development. The grant will fund and support programs that engage community members and promote or stimulate behavior change in Childhood Obesity Prevention and environmental health and sustainability, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 10 The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0908, message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Thirty-Four Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($34,188.00) to provide funding for the Boston Health Commission for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, Local 787, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
- 11 The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0909, message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Health Commission for FY24 in the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($34,188.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, Local 787. The terms of the contracts are October 1, 2023 through September 20, 2024 and October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2% to be given in January of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500.00, $250.00, $900.00, and $800.00 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year after the percent increase, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
- 12 On the message and order, referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0910, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($16,825.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY2020-2021 Port Security Grant, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund and support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 13 On the message and order, referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0911, 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 FY24 Earmark for Fairmount Housing Development, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the support of Police overtime for visible patrols in the Fairmount Development, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
- 14 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES
- 15 REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
- 16 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Scott Finn as Ex-Officio Member of the Boston Retirement Board effective immediately.
- 17 Notice was received from Governor Healey of the appointment of Matt O'Malley as a Member of the Boston Redevelopment Authority expiring September 9, 2025.
- 18 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Scott Finn as a Trustee of the George Robert White Fund effective immediately.
- 19 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 #277.21, The Apollos Field House, 30 Union Street, Charlestown, MA 02129. (In effect after July 6, 2024, if not acted upon).
- 20 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 #178.94, The South Market Building, Clinton Street, Boston, MA, 02109. (In effect after July 6, 2024 if not acted upon).
- 21 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 #179.94, The North Market Building, 300 - 399 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA, 02109. (In effect after July 6, 2024 if not acted upon).
- 22 Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of May 15, 2024.
- 23 Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of May 22, 2024.
- 24 The Constable Bonds of Samuel J. Desrosiers, Clive McDermot, David A. Johnson, Mark W. Vickers, Steven D. Jones, Jean R. LaFortune, Patrick M. Kromah and Caelum Long having been duly approved and received by the Collector-Treasurer were received and approved under the usual terms and conditions.
- 25 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Jessica Pierre, as an Associate Commissioner to the Parks and Recreation Commission, for a term expiring May 6, 2028.
- 26 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Icey Washington, as an Associate Commissioner to the Parks and Recreation Commission, for a term expiring May 6, 2028.
- 27 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Peter Shilland, as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust, for a term expiring May 20, 2026.
- 28 Communication was received from the Mayor transmitting information received from Boston Inspectional Services Department pertaining to the 2023 Annual Rental Registration & Inspection Report pursuant to CBC 9-1.3(m). Placed on file. Later in session, Councilor Breadon moved for reconsideration of Docket #0924. Reconsideration prevailed. Referred to the Committee on Housing & Community Development.
- 29 MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
- 30 On the message and order, a home rule petition to the General Court entitled "Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Property Tax Classification in the City of Boston," the committee submitted a report recommending the petition ought to pass. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed. yeas 8, nays 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), present 1 (Mejia).
- 30 Councilor Coletta Zapata, on behalf of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following:
- 31 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0683, authorizing a limit for the Law Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and services for repairs to city property. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from recoveries for damages to city property caused by third parties. The Law Department will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 32 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0684, authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Tourism revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and services to support events and programming on and around City Hall Plaza to advance tourism and promote participation in public celebrations, civic and cultural events. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from payments for the use of City Hall Plaza pursuant to City of Boston Code, Ordinance, 11-7.14. The Mayor's Office of Tourism will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 32 On motion of President Louijeune, Docket #0670 was taken out of order:
- 33 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0685, authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and services to support the operation of the Strand Theatre. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from rental fees for the use of the Strand Theatre. The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 34 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0686, authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and services to support public art to enhance the public realm throughout the City of Boston. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from easements within the public way granted by the Public Improvement Commission. The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 34 Councilor Worrell, on behalf of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following:
- 35 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0687, authorizing a limit for the Distributed Energy Resource Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to facilitate the purchase of offsets of greenhouse gas emissions which shall be associated with a portion of the electricity consumed by the City annually; and to operate, maintain, monitor and expand the City's existing solar arrays and Boston Public Schools' combined heat and power facilities. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from the sale of renewable and alternative energy certificates and demand response program revenues produced by combined heat and power units located at Boston Public Schools sites and solar renewable energy certificates produced by the City's photovoltaic arrays. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 36 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0688, authorizing a limit for the Environment Conservation Commission revolving fund for the Fiscal Year 2025 for the purpose of securing outside consultants including engineers, wetlands scientists, wildlife biologists or other experts in order to aid in the review of proposed projects to the Commission, per the city’s ordinance protecting local wetland and promoting climate change adaptation. The revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from fees imposed by the Commission for the purpose of securing outside consultants. The Environment Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 37 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0689, authorizing a limit for the Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to pay salaries and benefits of employees and to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to operate the City Hall Child Care. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from tuition paid by parents or guardians for children enrolled at the center. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 38 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0690, authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to repair and purchase Boston Public Schools computer technology, including computers, mobile devices, and instructional software. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from equipment sales and repair fees for Boston Public School technology. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,750,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 39 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0691, authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to support the maintenance and repair for BPS facilities, including custodial and utility costs for extended building time, floor refinishing, landscaping and building repairs. Receipts from Lease, Permit for Use and Parking Fees for BPS facilities will be deposited in the fund. BPS will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall not exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 40 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0692, authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for the Fiscal Year 2025 for Boston Public School Transportation cost, including bus and public transportation costs. This revolving fund shall be credited with revenue received by Boston Public School Department for the provision of transportation to groups and entities for field trips and activities other than transportation to and from school. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 41 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0693, authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to support the Canine Unit's training program for officers and police dogs from non-City of Boston law enforcement agencies. The Special Operating Division will charge tuition and other fees to outside law enforcement agencies for the Canine Unit. The tuition and other fees by outside agencies will be used to purchase training equipment, certify instructors, update facilities and provide funds for other training needs not otherwise budgeted. The Special Operations Division will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 42 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0694, authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to pay salaries and benefits of employees and to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to operate the Police Department Fitness Center. Revenue for this fund is derived from monthly membership fees. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 43 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0679, authorizing the appropriation of One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00) from the income of the George Francis Parkman Fund. The funds are to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the maintenance and improvement of Boston Common and Parks in existence since January 12, 1887, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 44 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0680, approving an appropriation of Four Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,400,000.00) from the 21st Century Fund, also known as the Public Educational, or Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Related Fund, pursuant to Section 53F 3/4 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, to the PEG Access and Cable Related Grant for cable related purposes consistent with the franchise agreement between the cable operator and the city including but not limited to: (i) supporting public, educational or governmental access cable television services; (ii) monitoring compliance of cable operator with the franchise agreement; or (iii) preparation of renewal of the franchise license, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 45 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0673, approving an appropriation of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) from the City’s Capital Grant Fund to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation network services in the city. Such funds will be transferred and credited to the Capital Grant Fund from revenue received from the Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 46 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0674, approving an appropriation of Twenty-Nine Million Seven Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($29,780,000.00) from the City’s Capital Grant Fund in order to provide funding for various transportation and public realm improvements. The funds shall be credited to the Capital Grant Fund from the Parking Meter Fund, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 47 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0675, authorizing an appropriation Order in the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,850,000.00) from Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction, for projects, the Lafayette Garage and Border Resilience projects, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
- 48 Councilor Worrell called Docket #0676, an appropriation order in the amount of One Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($184,780,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for city departments including the Boston Center for Youth and Families, Boston Housing Authority, Boston Planning and Development Agency, Boston Public Library, Environment, Fire, Mayor’s Office of Housing, Office of Arts and Culture, Parks and Recreation, Police, Property Management, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Breadon). Councilor Mejia motioned to reconsider her vote; Yeas 12, present 1(Pepen). Docket #0676 received a second reading and again passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).
- 49 Councilor Worrell called Docket #0677, authorizing an appropriation order in the amount of Two Hundred Forty Million Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($240,375,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).
- 50 Councilor Worrell called Docket #0678, an order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2025 in an amount not to exceed Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00). These funds are to be used by various City departments for the acquisition of equipment in furtherance of their respective governmental functions. The list of equipment includes: computer equipment (hardware and software), motor vehicles and trailers, ambulances, firefighting equipment, office equipment, telecommunications equipment, photocopying equipment, medical equipment, school and educational equipment, school buses, parking meters, street lighting installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of the foregoing, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).
- 51 On the message and order, approving an appropriation of Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00) to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund established under Section 20 of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted, the order was passed; yeas 13.
- 52 Councilor Worrell called Docket #0671, message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2025, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 10, nays 3 (Breadon, Mejia, Murphy).
- 53 On the message and order, referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0670, for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2025, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass in an amended draft. The report was accepted; the order as amended was passed; yeas 10, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy).
- 54 MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
- 55 An Ordinance to Adopt the Small Commercial Tax Exemption as a Local Option in the City of Boston.
- 56 On the home rule petition, referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0926, an act relative to raising the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to pass. The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
- 57 Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's LGBTQIA+ mental health data collection processes, existing services, and further community needs. On motion of Councilors Santana and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness and Recovery.
- 58 Order for a hearing to discuss the impact of CORI on access to employment and other opportunities. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development.
- 59 Resolution recognizing June as Vitiligo Awareness Month. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
- 60 Resolution recognizing June 2024 as Pride Month. On motion of Councilors Santana and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Breadon and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
- 61 Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Coletta Zapata and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
- 62 WITHDRAWN
- 63 Resolution to support increasing diversity and expanding opportunities for Boston municipal employees of color. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
- 64 Resolution in support of the Massachusetts Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality (H.1713/S.947), to protect LGBTQ+ families and reproductive rights. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Breadon as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Santana, Fernandes Anderson and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.
- 65 Resolution in support of H.4356, An Act Promoting Housing Opportunity And Mobility Through Eviction Sealing. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Breadon as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Weber and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Flynn).
- 66 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to BPD promotional exam.
- 67 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to legal spending.
- 68 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to chronic absenteeism.
- 69 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to school athletics and transportation data.
- 70 PERSONNEL ORDERS:
- 71 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Priscilla Tagoe in City Council, effective June 8, 2024.
- 72 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alyssa Reaves and Iris Zhao in City Council, effective June 15, 2024.
- 73 GREEN SHEETS:
- 74 Legislative Calendar for June 5, 2024.
- 75 CONSENT AGENDA:
- 76 Resolution recognizing eight members of the District 7 Advisory Council.
- 76 Councilor Pepen called Docket #0681, message and order approving an appropriation of One Million Five Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars ($1,568,348.00) for the administrative and operating expenses of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) for the Fiscal Year 2024 and a further appropriation order in the amount of Thirty Three Million Seven Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars ($33,773,783.00) from the Community Preservation (“the Fund”) estimated annual revenues for Fiscal Year 2025, to be appropriated and reserved for future appropriation, from the Committee on Community Preservation Act. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Pepen, the order was passed.
- 77 Resolution recognizing Kerrie Griffin.
- 77 Councilor Murphy called Docket #0635, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars ($140,253.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Retired Senior Volunteer Program, awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund administration for senior community service volunteers, including reimbursement for meals and travel expenses, from the Committee on Strong Women, Families and Communities. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.
- 78 Resolution recognizing Chan Ascher Architecture Team.
- 78 Councilor Murphy called Docket #0634, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($346,835.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY24 Senior Companion Program, awarded by AmeriCorps to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund administration of the Senior Companion Program, including reimbursement for travel and meals plus stipend for volunteers who provide companionship to homebound and frail seniors, from the Committee on Strong Women, Families and Communities. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.
- 79 Resolution recognizing The West End Museum.
- 79 Councilor Murphy called Docket #0696, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($184,320.00) in the form of a grant, for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Funding for Family Caregivers Support Program Stipends, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Respite and Supplemental Services Stipends to family caregivers enrolled in an Aging Service Access Points Family Caregiver Support Program, from the Committee on Strong Women, Families and Communities. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.
- 80 Resolution recognizing and congratulating the 32 Boston Public School Valedictorians.
- 80 Councilor Murphy called Docket #0815, 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 Chinatown Childcare Services, awarded by the Boston Planning and Development Agency to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund to support the creation and sustainability of Family Child Care and Center Based programs, from the Committee on Strong Women, Families and Communities. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.
- 81 Resolution recognizing Jeffrey Buckley.
- 81 Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0646, A petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Max Handerson to join the Boston Police Department, from the Committee on Government Operations. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed.
- 82 Resolution recognizing Maeghan Driscoll.
- 82 Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0758, A petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Cherell Mellace to join the Boston Police Department, from the Committee on Government Operations. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed.
- 83 Resolution recognizing Nicole Adkins.
- 83 Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0839, Petition for a Special Law: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Elsie Barbosa, from the Committee on Government Operations. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata , the petition was passed.
- 84 Resolution recognizing Isabella Robbins.
- 84 The Chair stated that in absence of objection, twelve late file matters would be added to the agenda. No objection being heard, the following items were added:
- 85 Resolution recognizing Omar Pleitez.
- 85 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston, Jesse Purvis, and Cyerrah Walker in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.
- 86 Resolution recognizing Albert "Buddy" Mangini.
- 86 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston, Jesse Purvis, and Cyerrah Walker in City Council, effective June 8, 2024.
- 87 Resolution in memory of Debbie White.
- 87 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Ariel Burey, Julisa Curet Rodriguez, Francis Gonzalez, Bolivar Hiciano, Beatrix Knight, Kiara Montes De Oca, Irene Nakabonge-Lugude, Millie Rivera, and Kori-Reign Tyler in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.
- 88 Resolution recognizing Nhu Quynh (Tina) Vo.
- 88 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Ariel Burey, Julisa Curet Rodriguez, Francis Gonzalez, Bolivar Hiciano, Beatrix Knight, Kiara Montes De Oca, Irene Nakabonge-Lugude, Millie Rivera, and Kori-Reign Tyler in City Council, effective June 8, 2024.
- 89 Resolution recognizing Stephen Fabiano.
- 89 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Caroline O'Neill in City Council, effective June 8, 2024.
- 90 Resolution recognizing Restaurant Cesaria.
- 90 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Caroline O'Neill in City Council, effective June 15, 2024.
- 91 Resolution in memory of Marlene Adonis.
- 91 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Danielle Rones in City Council, effective June 10, 2024.
- 92 Resolution recognizing Theonide Pierre.
- 92 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew W. Broude, Ana E. Calderon, Carla Johnson, Edosa Osemwegie, Wilmer Quinones and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.
- 93 Resolution recognizing Rosa's Liquors.
- 93 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew W. Broude, Ana E. Calderon, Carla Johnson, Edosa Osemwegie, Wilmer Quinones and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 8, 2024.
- 94 Resolution recognizing the Dorchester Reporter.
- 94 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Laura Toledano, Sophia Wang, and Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.
- 95 Resolution recognizing African Freedom Day.
- 95 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Laura Toledano, Sophia Wang, and Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective June 8, 2024.
- 96 Resolution recognizing Reverend Miniard Culpepper.
- 96 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Edward Conley in City Council, effective June 1, 2024.
- 97 Resolution recognizing Emerson College and their support of local organizations.
- 98 Resolution recognizing Que Shing Chinese Music and Opera Group.
- 99 Resolution recognizing Italian National Day.
- 100 Resolution recognizing Noli Film Festival.
- 100 The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following matters:
- 101 Resolution recognizing City of Boston Office of Veterans Services.
- 102 Resolution recognizing Denise Delgado.
- 103 Resolution recognizing World Unity Day.
- 104 Resolution recognizing Arthur 'Harold' Green.
- 105 Resolution recognizing Sylvan and Shawn Cedeno and Red House Entertainment.
- 106 Resolution recognizing VITFriends.
- 107 Resolution recognizing June 7 as Portraits of Pride Day.
- 108 Resolution recognizing Jaxon Whitworth.
- 109 Resolution recognizing Andrew Whitworth.
- 110 Resolution recognizing Neajah Shillingford-Compas.
- 136 The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
- 137 Adjourned at 7:13 p.m. on motion of President Louijeune, and in memory of Lisa Savereid, Debra S. White, Michael Renaccio, Juan Torablanca Ruiz, Julio Mejia, Gayle Belcher, Bernard Doyle, Michelle McCourt, and Vanessa Ufemini, to meet again on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Attest: Alex Geourntas City Clerk