City Council meeting
The City Council is holding a meeting on October 19 at 12 p.m.
All City Council meetings are held at 12 p.m. (noon) in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of Boston City Hall, unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public and are also available on Xfinity Channel 8, RCN 82, Fios 964, and livestream via City Council TV.
Discussion Topics
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
1242 Message disapproving an ordinance amending City of Boston Code,
Ordinances V, Section 5 5.10 regarding Salary Categories for Certain
Offices, and City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter II, Section 2 8.1,
Salary of City Councilors, and Section 2 7.11, Salary of the Mayor, (Docket
#0920), passed by the City Council October 6, 2022.1243 Message and order for your approval an Order amending City of Boston
Code, Ordinances V, Section 5 5.10 regarding Salary Categories for Certain
Offices, and City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter II, Section 2 8.1,
Salary of City Councilors, and Section 2 7.11, Salary of the Mayor.
Filed in Office of the City Clerk on October 17, 2022.1244 Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY23
appropriation for the Reserves for Collective Bargaining by Thirty One
Million, Seventy Two Thousand, Twenty Nine Dollars ($31,072,029.00) to
provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the FY23 cost contained
within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston School
Committee and the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), Local 66, AFT
Massachusetts.
1245 Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston
Public Schools for FY23 in the amount of Thirty Seven Million Six
Hundred Seventy Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars
($37,674,337.00) to cover the FY23 cost items contained within the
collective bargaining agreements between the Boston School Committee
and the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), Local 66, AFT Massachusetts. The
terms of the contracts are September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The
major provisions of the contracts include base wage increases of 2.5% in
September 2022, September 2023, as well as other cost items including
inclusion reform implementation.
Filed in Office of the City Clerk on October 17, 2022.1246 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a
grant from the Boston Planning and Development Agency in an amount not
to exceed Four Million Six Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred and
Eighty Nine Dollars ($4,601,589.00) which will be allocated to the Mayor’s
Office of Arts and Culture for its work on public arts and culture efforts.1247 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Four Hundred Forty One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Five
Dollars ($441,825.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY22 Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant Local Allocation, awarded by the United States
Department of Justice to be administered by the Police Department. The
grant will fund a Domestic Violence Management Analyst at the Family
Justice Center, a Hub & Center of Responsibility Coordinator and a
Technology Coordinator for multiple data collection, reporting and records
management systems.1248 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Five
Dollars ($315,365.00) in the form of a grant for the FY2022 DNA Capacity
Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program, awarded by the United
States Department of Justice to be administered by the Police Department.
The grant will fund two Criminalist positions, lab supplies, equipment and
continuing education expenses.
1249 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of One Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand One Hundred Four Dollars
($167,104.00) in the form of a Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive
Program grant, from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection, to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant
will fund the procurement and deployment of Level III DC Fast Charge
Electric Vehicle charging stations in Allston, Dorchester, Hyde Park and
Roslindale, be available to the general public for 24 hours a day.1250 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
mount of Forty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($49,500.00) in the
form of a grant, for the Ruggles Corridor Art Project, awarded by the
Boston Housing Authority to be administered by the Office of Arts and
Culture. The grant will fund the design of the Ruggles Corridor public art
project in Roxbury.1251 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F: relative to
1905 Centre St and 1911 Centre St, (Docket #1036), passed by the Council
on August 31, 2022.1252 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F: relative to
Rental Relief Fund, (Docket #1190), passed by the Council on September
28, 2022.1253 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F: regarding
Retail Residential Kitchens, (Docket #1191), passed by the Council on
September 28, 20221254 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F: relative to
Small Business Relief Fund (Docket #1192), passed by the Council on
September 28, 2022.1255 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F: relative to
Financial Assistance for Homeownership Programs (Docket #1193), passed
by the Council on September 28, 2022.1256 Message transmitting certain information under section 17F: relative to
Seniors Save Program (Docket #1194), passed by the Council on September
28, 2022.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES
1257 Petition of WeDriveU, for a license to operate motor vehicles for the
carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston. -
REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
1258 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Communication was received
from Council President Ed Flynn calling for the election of the Assistant
City Clerk for the City of Boston on October 19, 2022.1259 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lotika S.
Paintal, as a Member of the Boston Fair Housing Committee for a term
expiring July 1, 2024.1260 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ashley
Groffenberger, as Trustee of the Boston Common Maintenance Trust Fund
for a term expiring January 12, 2024.1261 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ashley
Groffenberger, as Chairperson of the Boston Common Maintenance Trust
Fund for a term expiring January 12, 2024.1262 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ashley
Groffenberger, as Trustee of the Franklin Park Maintenance Trust Fund for
a term expiring January 12, 2024.1263 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ashley
Groffenberger, as Chairperson of the Franklin Park Maintenance Trust Fund
for a term expiring January 12, 2024.1264 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 #266.19, The Tileston House,
Dorchester, MA. (In effect after November 6, 2022 if not acted upon).1265 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 #274.21, Mt. Calvary Holy Church
/ Congregation Shara Tfilo Synagogue, Roxbury, MA. (In effect after
November 13, 2022 if not acted upon).
1266 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 #214.05, Blessed Sacrament
Complex, Jamaica Plain, MA. (In effect after November 13, 2022 if not
acted upon).1267 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 #269.21 Frederick Ayer Mansion
Interior, Back Bay, Ma. (In effect after November 14, 2022 if not acted
upon).1268 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 #269.20. the Howe Kingsley
House Dorchester, Ma. (In effect after November 14, 2022 if not acted
upon).1269 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 September 14, 2022.1270 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 September 21, 2022.1271 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 September 28, 2022.1272 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 October 6, 2022. -
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
1019 The Committee on Public safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred
on August 31, 2022, Docket #1019, Message and order authorizing the City
of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Four Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,450,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23
Safe and Successful Youth Initiative, awarded by the MA Executive Office
of Health and Human Services to be administered by the Police Department.
The grant will fund a comprehensive, inter agency strategy that connect law
enforcement, employment, education, public health and youth development
agencies to reduce youth violence in the Commonwealth, submits a report
recommending that the order ought to pass.1020 The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was
referred on August 31, 2022, Docket #1020, Message and order authorizing
the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Nine Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($950,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Securing the
Cities continuation, awarded by the United States Department of Homeland
Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund
continued enhancement for regional capabilities to detect, identify, report
and interdict nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control
and provide regional training and exercise opportunities necessary to
enhance regional capabilities, submits a report recommending that the order
ought to pass. -
MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
1210 Message and order for an appropriation order in the amount of Thirty
Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($30,300.000.00) to cover the
cost designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new building for
the Josiah Quincy Upper School.1098 Order for a hearing regarding Redistricting Principles.
Councilor Breadon offered a motion to Amend Docket 1098
motion was Seconded
motion prevailed1099 Message and order for your approval an Order to declare surplus the parcel
of land currently owned by the City of Boston, located at Harrison Avenue
in the Roxbury District (Ward 08, Parcel 0242604), and to transfer the
parcel to the Public Facilities Commission for the care, custody,
management and control of said parcel.
1100 Message and order for your approval an Order to declare surplus two (2)
parcels of land currently owned by the City of Boston, located at
Washington Street in the Roxbury District (Ward 08, Parcel 02426020 and
Ward 08, Parcel 0246010 respectively), and to transfer the parcels to the
Public Facilities Commission for the care, custody, management and control
of said parcels.0888 Order for a hearing to ensure that all incidents of bullying and violence are
properly reported to ensure a safe environment for all students and staff in
the Boston Public Schools. -
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
1273 Councilor Baker offered the following: An Ordinance Amending City
Council Electoral Districts.1275 Councilor Breadon and Arroyo offered the following: An Ordinance
Amending City Council Electoral Districts.1277 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in Support of Unite
Here Local 26 Hyatt Centric Hotel Workers to Get a First Contract.1278 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for a
hearing to discuss the need for a health center in Nubian Square.1279 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for a
hearing to discuss how the Boston Public Schools can more effectively
support the needs of its Muslim students.1280 Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding
the distribution of drug paraphernalia in the Newmarket Area of Boston.1281 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution Declaring Gun
Violence as a Public Health Emergency.1282 Councilor Bok offered the following: Resolution in support of the Boston
University Graduate Workers Union.1283 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution
recognizing Masha Amini's Birthday, September 23rd, as the day of
women's right to self expression, Boston's Hijab Day. -
PERSONNEL ORDERS:
1284 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the
appointment of temporary employee Christina Glover in City Council,
effective October 15, 2022.1285 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for the
appointment of temporary employee Jamie Leveque in City Council,
effective October 29, 2022.1286 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the
appointment of temporary employee Luz Johanna Perez Borbon in City
Council, effective October 29, 2022.1287 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the
appointment of temporary employee Angela El Jazzar in City Council,
effective October 29, 2022. -
GREEN SHEETS:
/19/22 Legislative Calendar for October 19, 2022.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1288 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution congratulating the
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.1289 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of Roger
Wedge.1290 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing the
forty members of the SPARK Council.1291 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing the
eight Captains of the SPARK Council.1292 Councilor Baker offered the following: Resolution recognizing Glenn
Knowles & Associates for 15 years in business.1293 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution
recognizing Ernest "Randy" Coston.1294 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution
recognizing Paulo Amado De Barros.1295 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution
recognizing Said Abdikarim.
1296 Councilor Flynn, Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Coletta, Fernandes Anderson,
Flaherty, Lara, Louijeune, Mejia, Worrell and Murphy offered the
following: Resolution recognizing Milagros Para Niños.1297 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jose
Rivera Adrovet.1298 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the
Greater Boston Sickle Cell Disease Association.1299 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ashley
Vassall.1300 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing October
16th, 2022 as “Reggie Wong Day”.1301 Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Hatim
Jean Louis.1302 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Marie
St Fleur.1303 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing
Joseph Chery.1304 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Kay
Pam.1305 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Lillie
Malloy.1306 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing
Carmelo Frederic.1307 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dr.
Eustache Jean Louis.1308 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing
Roberto Pierre Martino.1309 Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Deborah
Lang Froggath.1310 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing
African Community Economic Development of New England.
1311 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Iris
Gonzalez.1312 Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Mrs.
Myrtha Jean.1313 Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Kate
Magazine.1314 Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Nurse
Ruth Hines.1315 Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Barbara
Randolph.