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March 20, 2024 ·12:00 PM Final

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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, March 20, 2024 at 12:07 P.M. President Louijeune in the Chair. All Councilors Present. Father Broderick Walsh, The Paulist Center, delivered the invocation and the meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting. Motion Prevailed.
  2. 2 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:29
  3. 3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ▶ jump to 11:25
  4. 4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
  5. 5 Councilor Coletta called Docket #0529, message and order for your approval a home rule petition to the General Court entitled "Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to the Creation of a Branch of the Boston Public Library within an Affordable Housing Development in the Downtown Section of the City of Boston," from the Committee on Government Operations. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta, the order was passed. 2024-0529 Referred to ▶ jump to 11:35
  6. 6 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0530, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred and Ninety-Three Dollars ($7,767,193.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 1 (Mejia), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-0530 Referred to ▶ jump to 12:13
  7. 7 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0531, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department in the amount of Seven Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars ($7,767,193.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 and July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 2%, 1%, and 2.5% to be given in July of each fiscal year of the contract term as well as the addition of the Transitional Career in July 2023. The contract also contains reforms relating to discipline, officer return to duty, paid detail system, and union release. Filed in Office of the City Clerk on March 18, 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, present 1 (Mejia), not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-0531 Referred to ▶ jump to 12:40
  8. 8 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0532, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($34,294.00) to provide funding for a city department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-0532 Referred to ▶ jump to 13:50
  9. 9 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0533, order for a supplemental appropriation Order for a city department in the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($34,294.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases 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, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in Office of the City Clerk on March 18, 2024. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Fernandes Anderson). 2024-0533 Referred to ▶ jump to 14:18
  10. 10 Councilor Durkan called Docket #0534, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Senam Kumahia as a member of the Bay Village Historic District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the appointment was confirmed. 2024-0534 Referred to ▶ jump to 15:35
  11. 11 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0535, for the confirmation of the appointment of Franklin Ross as a member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring March 18, 2029, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft. 2024-0535 Referred to ▶ jump to 15:50
  12. 12 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0536, for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed. 2024-0536 Referred to ▶ jump to 16:04
  13. 13 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0537, for the confirmation of the appointment of Celina Barrios-Millner as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring February 5, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft. 2024-0537 Referred to ▶ jump to 16:20
  14. 14 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0538, for the confirmation of the appointment of Lindsey Marie Mac-Jones as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring March 18, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft. 2024-0538 Referred to ▶ jump to 16:35
  15. 15 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0539, for the confirmation of the appointment of John Amodeo as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed. 2024-0539 Referred to ▶ jump to 16:49
  16. 16 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0540, for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft. 2024-0540 Referred to ▶ jump to 17:01
  17. 17 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0541, for the confirmation of the appointment of Celina Barrios-Millner as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring February 5, 2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed in a new draft. 2024-0541 Referred to ▶ jump to 17:15
  18. 18 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0542, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Michael Woodall as a member of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, for a term expiring January 3, 2028, the committee submitted a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed. 2024-0542 Referred to ▶ jump to 17:29
  19. 19 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES
  20. 20 REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
  21. 21 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Mariama White-Hammond, as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. 2024-0543 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 18:00
  22. 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 March 6, 2024. 2024-0544 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 18:11
  23. 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 February 7, 2024. 2024-0545 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 18:28
  24. 24 Councilor Durkan called Docket #0546, Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Blue Cross Blue Shield Building, 133 Federal Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (in effect after April 20, 2024 if not acted upon), from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed. 2024-0546 Referred to ▶ jump to 18:57
  25. 25 Councilor Durkan called Docket #0547, Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Hutchinson Building, 29 Bromfield Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (in effect after April 20, 2024 if not acted upon), from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was passed. 2024-0547 Referred to ▶ jump to 19:19
  26. 26 Communication was received by the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Residency Compliance Commission regarding the Updated Annual Report (January thru December 2022). 2024-0548 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 19:56
  27. 27 Communication was received from Nicholas Ariniello, Assessing Commissioner, of the appointment of Kidani Abadi as Director of Assessor Services for the Personal Property Unit. 2024-0549 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 20:11
  28. 28 Communication was received by the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding "Proposed Minor Modification to the Washington Park Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Mass.R-24, with respect to L-49 and L-50.” 2024-0550 Placed on file. ▶ jump to 20:25
  29. 29 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
  30. 30 On the Home Rule Petition, referred on January 24, 2024, Docket #0171, To Ensure Future Inauguration Dates Do Not Fall on a Federal Holiday, the committee submitted a report recommending that the docket ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft; yeas 11, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy). 2024-0171 The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft. ▶ jump to 21:00
  31. 30 Councilor Gabriela Coletta, on behalf of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following:
  32. 31 MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
  33. 32 On the message and ordinance, referred on January 31, 2024, Docket #0257, creating the Planning Department in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass in an amended draft. Councilor Mejia offered an amendment; seconded by Councilor Fernandes Anderson. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the amendment did not pass; yeas 2, nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Worrell). Later in session, Councilor Mejia moved return Docket #0257 to committee; seconded by Councilor Murphy. Motion did not prevail; yeas 5, nays 8 (Breadon, Coletta, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). On motion of Councilor Coletta, the report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in an amended draft; yeas 8, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia). 2024-0257 Remains in ▶ jump to 26:33
  34. 33 Councilor Coletta called Docket #0256, message and order for your approval an Ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter 12, Section 12-3.5, Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement, from the Committee on Government Operations. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta, the rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed. 2024-0256 Remains in ▶ jump to 28:09
  35. 34 On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0338, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Two Hundred and Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($1,203,751.00) to provide funding for various City Departments for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. 2024-0338 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 30:22
  36. 35 On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0339, a supplemental appropriation Order for various departments for the FY24 in the amount of One Million Two Hundred and Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($1,203,751.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 93. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions for the contract include base wage increases 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. The agreement also includes changes to personal days, an increase in the clothing allowance and training funds, and increases to certain differentials, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. 2024-0339 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 30:50
  37. 35 Councilor Worrell, on behalf of the Committee on Ways & Means, submitted the following:
  38. 36 On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0340, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($647,254.00) to provide funding for various City Departments for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Service Employees International Union, Local 888, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. 2024-0340 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 31:54
  39. 37 On the message and order, referred on February 14, 2024, Docket #0341, a supplemental appropriation Order for various departments for the FY24 in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($647,254.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained with the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Service Employees International Union. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions for 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, $250, $900, and $750 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year after the percentage increase. The agreement also includes an expansion of the clothing allowance, an increase to the weekend differential, and compensation reviews of certain position groups, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. 2024-0341 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 32:26
  40. 38 On the message and order, referred on March 6, 2024, Docket #0459, an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($2,945.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the New York Typographical Union CWA Local 14156, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. 2024-0459 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 33:31
  41. 39 On the message and order, referred on March 6, 2024, Docket #0460, a supplemental appropriation Order for the FY24 in the amount of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($2,945.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained with the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the New York Typographical Union CWA Local 14156. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2023 through June 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, $250, $900 and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year, after the 2% increase, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 13. 2024-0460 The rules were suspended; the order was passed. ▶ jump to 34:00
  42. 40 MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
  43. 41 Order for a hearing to review resources and organization of youth sports across Boston. 2024-0551 Referred to ▶ jump to 44:55
  44. 42 Order for a hearing to audit the implementation and outcomes of restorative justice practices in Boston Public Schools. 2024-0552 Referred to ▶ jump to 71:56
  45. 43 Order for a hearing to audit the City of Boston's procurement processes, procedures, and progress. 2024-0553 Referred to ▶ jump to 78:31
  46. 44 Order for a hearing to audit Boston Public Schools' special education services and return on investments. 2024-0554 Referred to ▶ jump to 82:18
  47. 45 Order for a hearing on government transparency and accountability towards service provision spending for English language learners. 2024-0555 Referred to ▶ jump to 88:40
  48. 46 Order for a hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision making protocols in city government. 2024-0556 Referred to ▶ jump to 103:30
  49. 47 Resolution recognizing Bangladesh Independence Day. 2024-0557 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 113:08
  50. 48 Resolution recognizing March 21, 2024 as Andrea Swain Day in the City of Boston. 2024-0558 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 115:25
  51. 49 Resolution in Support of The Location Shield Act. 2024-0559 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. ▶ jump to 119:30
  52. 50 GREEN SHEETS:
  53. 51 Legislative Calendar for March 20, 2024. GS-3/20/24
  54. 52 CONSENT AGENDA:
  55. 53 Resolution recognizing National Equal Pay Day. 2024-0560 ▶ jump to 132:35
  56. 54 Resolution recognizing Captain Nemo's. 2024-0561
  57. 54 The Chair stated that in absence of objection, five late file matters would be added to the Agenda. No objection being heard, the following matters were added:
  58. 55 Resolution recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Animal Rescue League of Boston. 2024-0562
  59. 55 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0567, for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Commissioner of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed. 2024-0567 Referred to ▶ jump to 128:57
  60. 56 Resolution recognizing sixteen students for their artistic creativity as 3rd grade poster winners. 2024-0563
  61. 56 On the message and order, referred on March 20, 2024, Docket #0568, for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Fort Point Channel District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2024, the committee submitted a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed. 2024-0568 Referred to ▶ jump to 129:26
  62. 57 Resolution congratulating Frank Baker for being inducted into the Dorchester Hall of Fame. 2024-0564
  63. 57 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ariel Burey in City Council, effective March 18, 2024. 2024-0569 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 131:51
  64. 58 Resolution recognizing Elder Kenneth L. Forde. 2024-0565
  65. 59 Resolution extending congratulations to the Boston Latin School Boys Hockey team for winning the 2024 Division 2 MIAA Championship. 2024-0566
  66. 59 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Yuqing Sun in City Council, effective March 23, 2024. 2024-0570 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 132:00
  67. 60 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Yuqing Sun in City Council, effective March 30, 2024. 2024-0571 Passed under suspension of the rules. ▶ jump to 132:05
  68. 61 The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following matters:
  69. 69 The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
  70. 70 Adjourned at 2:32 p.m. on motion of President Louijeune, and in memory of Rose Pugliese, Dr. Alice Kidder, Barbara Walker, and Cassandra "Queen" Gunter, to meet again on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Attest: Alex Geourntas City Clerk