CITY COUNCIL MEETING

           1672    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend

                        the amount of Fifteen Million Nine Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred

                        Seventy‑Six Dollars and Fifty‑Six Cents ($15,904,976.56) in the form of a

                        grant for the EDA Good Jobs Challenge, awarded by the United States

                        Department of Commerce to be administered by the Office of Workforce

                        Development. The grant will fund technical training, project planning, and

                        infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic

                        changes.

           1673  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the

                        amount of Eleven Million Nine Hundred Fifty‑Two Thousand Nine

                        Hundred Eighty‑Six Dollars ($11,952,986.00) in the form of a grant, for the

                        FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative, awarded by the United States

                        Department of Homeland Security, passed through the MA Executive

                        Office of Public Safety and Security, to be administered the Mayor's Office

                        of Emergency Preparedness. The grant will fund the enhancement of

                        regional preparedness and capabilities in designated high‑threat,

                        high‑density areas.

 

           1674  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the

                        amount of Four Million Four Hundred Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred

                        Ninety‑Seven Dollars ($4,460,897.00) in the form of a grant, for the FFY24

                        Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Grant Program, awarded by the United States

                        Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the

                        Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund abatement, inspection, risk

                        assessment, temporary relocation, and interim control of lead‑based paint

                        hazards in eligible privately owned, single‑family and multi‑family housing

                        units that are occupied by low‑income families.

 

           1675  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the

                        amount of Two Million Three Hundred Five Thousand Eight Hundred

                        Forty‑Seven Dollars ($2,305,847.00) in the form of a grant for the FY24

                        Regional Catastrophic Preparedness grant, awarded by the United States

                        Department of Homeland Security, passed through the Federal Emergency

                        Management Agency, to be administered by the Mayor's Office of

                        Emergency Preparedness. The grant will fund regional planning efforts to

                        manage catastrophic incidents, including extreme weather events and their

                        impact.

 

           1676  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 Securing the Cities Continuation Grant, awarded by the United States

                        Department of Homeland Security to be administered by the Police

                        Department. The grant will fund continued enhancements for regional

                        capabilities to detect, identify, report, and interdict nuclear and other

                        radioactive materials out of regulatory control and provide regional training

                        and exercise opportunities necessary to enhance regional capabilities.

 

           1677  Message and order for your approval an appropriation Order in the amount

                        of Nine Hundred Twenty‑Five Thousand Dollars ($925,000.00) for

                        Cemetery Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Trust

                        Office of the Treasury Department to be funded from the Cemetery Trust

                        Fund established under Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961.

 

           1678  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the

                        amount of Six Hundred Forty‑Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty‑Eight

                        Dollars ($644,458.00) in the form of a grant, for the US Inflation Reduction

                        Act, awarded by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry

                        to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will

                        fund to grow an accessible, inclusive, and resilient urban forest.

 

 

           1679  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the

                        amount of Three Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred Dollars

                        ($305,600.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Local Cultural Council

                        Program, awarded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council to be

                        administered by the Office of Arts and Culture. The grant will fund

                        innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that

                        enhances the quality of life in the City of Boston.

 

           1680  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the

                        amount of One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00) in the form

                        of a grant, for the FY25 DMH Co‑Response Grant, awarded by the MA

                        Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department.

                        The grant will fund two full‑time recovery coaches through BEST and

                        provide training to officers.

 

           1681  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 FY25 DMH Training Grant, awarded by the MA Department

                        of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant

                        will fund to reimburse overtime cost to backfill Crisis Intervention Team

                        training and other mental health trainings for officers.

 

           1682  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the

                        amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, for

                        the FY25 Massachusetts Budget Earmark, for the Hyde Park Community

                        Center, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Economic Development to

                        be administered by Administrative Services. The grant will fund excursions

                        and cultural trips for the Hyde Park Community Center.

 

           1683  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the

                        amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, for

                        the FY25 Massachusetts Budget Earmark, awarded by the MA Executive

                        Office of Economic Development to be administered by Administrative

                        Services. The grant will fund the Senior Program at the Roche Community

                        Center and will provide a variety of social, educational, and recreational

                        activities designed to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of

                        older adults in the community.

 

           1684  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an

                        in‑kind donation of a trailer and stage, valued at Seven Thousand Five

                        Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00), donated to the Fund for Boston

                        Neighborhood, Inc. The purpose of this donation is to support the annual

                        Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour stopping in neighborhoods across the City

                        of Boston each December to bring joy to children and families.

 

           1685  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an

                        in‑kind donation of 200 Turkeys, valued at Four Thousand One Hundred

                        Ninety Dollars ($4,190.00) donated by Roche Brothers. The purpose of this

                        donation is to provide turkeys for Thanksgiving to families in the City of

                        Boston.

 

           1686  Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an

                        in‑kind donation of 100 Turkeys, valued at Two Thousand Ninety‑Five

                        Dollars ($2,095.00) donated by TD Garden. The purpose of this donation is

                        to provide turkeys for Thanksgiving to families in the City of Boston.

 

           1687  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of William

                        Harry Shipps, as a member of the Audit Committee, for a term expiring

                        November 9, 2029.

 

           1688  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Samantha

                        Riemer, as a member of the Audit Committee, for a term expiring

                        November 9, 2029.

 

           1689  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Janet

                        Peguero, as a member of the Audit Committee, for a term expiring October

                        27, 2029.

 

           1690  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Woods,

                        as a member of the Zoning Commission, for a term expiring October 26,

                        2026.

 

           1691  Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Michael

                        Nichols, as a member of the Zoning Commission, for a term expiring

                        October 1, 2027.

 

           1692  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ameeth

                        Deenanath as an Alternate Member of the Study Committee to prepare the

                        report for the potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural

                        Conservation District.

 

           1693  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Senam

                        Kumahia as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the

                        potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation

                        District.

 

           1694  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha

                        as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential

                        designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation District.

 

           1695  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Richard

                        Henderson as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for

                        the potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation

                        District.

 

           1696  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lindsey

                        Mac‑Janes as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for

                        the potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation

                        District.

 

           1697  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey

                        Gonyeau as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the

                        potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation

                        District.

 

           1698  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Linda

                        Neshamkin as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for

                        the potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation

                        District.

 

           1699  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Julie Hall as

                        a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential

                        designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation District.

 

           1700  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ian Urquhart

                        as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential

                        designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation District.

 

           1701  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Crystal

                        Galvin as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the

                        potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation

                        District.

 

           1702  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Nancy

                        Johnson as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the

                        potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural Conservation

                        District.

 

           1703  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Intiya

                        Ambrogi Isaza as a Member of the Study Committee to prepare the report

                        for the potential designation of a Monument Square Architectural

                        Conservation District.

 

           1704  Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of David Marr

                        as a member of the Zoning Commission, for a term expiring on November

                        1, 2026.

 

           1705  Message and order for your approval an Order to declare surplus parcel of

                        land currently owned by the City of Boston located at Codman Square Park

                        on Talbot Avenue in Dorchester District (Ward 17, Parcel 1704781300),

                        and shown on the plan recorded at Suffolk County Registry of Deeds under

                        Book 2016 Page 513, entitled Parcel Consolidation Plan, Codman Square,

                        Codman Commons, Boston (Dorchester), MA, September 2016; and to

                        transfer the parcel to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the

                        care, custody, management and control of said parcel.

           1706  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 #270.20, The Daniel Withington

                        House, 19 Ashland Street, Boston, MA (in effect after December 20, 2024,

                        if not acted upon).

 

           1707  Communication was received from Councilor Fernandes Anderson

                        regarding Dockets #0266 and #0587.

 

           1708  Communication was received from Councilor Fernandes Anderson

                        regarding Docket #1212.

 

           1709  Communication was received from Councilor Fernandes Anderson regarding

                        Dockets #0356 and #0514.

 

           1710  Communication was received from Councilor Erin Murphy regarding a

                        letter to Clare Kelly, Director of Intergovernmental Relations, on Council

                        Invitations to Testify and Docket #1628, a hearing to address the final

                        repairs needed for the Condon Pool to reopen.

 

           1711  Communication was received from Councilor Murphy regarding a letter

                        sent to the City Council on "Ensuring Transparency in the Appointment and

                        Replacement Process for City Appointees" and Docket #1399, order for a

                        hearing to review the procedures and protocols for the termination of City

                        appointees.

 

           1712  Communication was received from the Office of Black Male Advancement

                        of the report entitled "Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement

                        Quarterly Report" July 1, 2024 ‑ September 30, 2024.

 

           1713  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 30, 2024.

           1542  The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was

                        referred on October 23, 2024, Docket #1542, message and order authorizing

                        the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Three

                        Hundred Forty‑Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty‑One Dollars and

                        Twenty‑Four Cents ($1,349,531.24) in the form of a grant, for the FFY24

                        Shelter & Service Program Competitive (SSP‑C) grant, awarded by the

                        United States Department of Homeland Security, passed through Executive

                        Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), to be administered

                        by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund the increase of

                        capacity to shelter non‑citizen migrants recently released from DHS

                        custody, including renovations and modifications to existing facilities,

                        submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

 

 

           1544  The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was

                        referred on October 23, 2024, Docket #1544, message and order authorizing

                        the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Nine Hundred

                        Ninety‑Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety‑Six Dollars ($999,896.00) in

                        the form of a grant, for the FFY24 Shelter & Services Program Allocated

                        (SSP‑A) grant, awarded by the United States Department of Homeland

                        Security, passed through the Executive Office of Housing and Livable

                        Communities (EOHLC), to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of

                        Housing. The grant will fund the increase of capacity to shelter non‑citizen

                        migrants recently released from DHS custody, including renovations and

                        modifications to existing facilities, submits a report recommending that the

                        order ought to pass.

           1619  Message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of

                        Boston to appropriate the amount of One Million Five Hundred Fifteen

                        Thousand Dollars ($1,515,000.00) for the purpose of paying the costs of a

                        feasibility study through schematic design for the roof, window, and door

                        replacement projects for the following schools: Kenny Elementary School,

                        O’Donnell Elementary School, Adams Elementary School, Chittick

                        Elementary School, Everett Elementary School, Gardner Pilot Academy,

                        Lyndon Elementary School, and Murphy K‑8 School.

 

           1613  Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25

                        appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Eight Hundred

                        Eighty‑One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy‑Nine Dollars ($881,479.00)

                        to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools (BPS) for the FY25

                        increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the

                        Boston Public School Committee and AFSCME, Council 93 and Affiliate

                        Local 230 (Cafeteria Workers).

 

 

           1614  Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston

                        Public Schools for FY25 in the amount of Eight Hundred Eighty‑One

                        Thousand Four Hundred Seventy‑Nine Dollars ($881,479.00) to cover the

                        FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement

                        between the Boston School Committee and the AFSCME, Council 93 and

                        Affiliate Local 230 (Cafeteria Workers). The term of the contract is

                        September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2027. The major provisions of the

                        contract include base wage increases of 2% in September of 2023, 2024,

                        2025, and 2026; with additional annual wage increases of $500, $250,

                        $900, and $800 per employee in September of 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

                        Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 28, 2024.

 

           1615  Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25

                        appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Four Hundred

                        Fifty‑Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty‑Six Dollars ($457,886.00) to

                        provide funding for the Boston Public Schools (BPS) for the FY25

                        increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the

                        Boston School Committee and the Lunch Monitors, AFSCME, Council 93.

 

           1616  Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston

                        Public Schools for FY25 in the amount of Four Hundred Fifty‑Seven

                        Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty‑Six Dollars ($457,886.00) to cover the

                        FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement

                        between the Boston School Committee and the Lunch Monitors, AFSCME,

                        Council 93. The term of the contract is September 1, 2024, through August

                        31, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include step changes in

                        September 2023; base wage increases of 2% in September of 2024, 2025,

                        and 2026; and increases of $0.15, $0.60, and $0.56 to be added to hourly

                        wages in September 2024, 2025, and 2026.

                        Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 28, 2024.

 

           1617  Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25

                        appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Forty Thousand

                        Eight Hundred Thirty‑Eight Dollars ($40,838.00) to provide funding for the

                        Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) for the FY25 increases

                        contained within the collective bargaining agreements between Boston

                        Public Health Commission and SEIU Local 888, Coordinators Unit.

 

 

           1618  Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston

                        Public Health Commission for FY25 in the amount of Forty Thousand Eight

                        Hundred Thirty‑Eight Dollars ($40,838.00) to cover the FY25 cost items

                        contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston

                        Public Health Commission and the SEIU Local 888, Coordinators Unit. The

                        terms of the contracts are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and July 1,

                        2024 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contracts

                        including base wage increases of 2% in October 2023, 2024, 2025, and

                        2026; and flat amount additions of $500.00, $250.00, $900.00, and $800.00

                        to be added in January of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.

                        Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 28, 2024.

 

           1640  Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25

                        appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Three Million

                        Eight Hundred Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixty‑Seven Dollars

                        ($3,806,367.00) to provide funding for various departments for the FY25

                        increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the

                        City of Boston and the Salaried Employees of North America (SENA).

 

           1641  Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for various City

                        Departments for FY25 in the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Six

                        Thousand Three Hundred Sixty‑Seven Dollars ($3,806,367.00) to cover the

                        FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement

                        between the City of Boston and the Salaried Employees of North America

                        (SENA). The terms of the contact are October 1, 2023 through September

                        30, 2027. The major provision of the contract includes a base wage increase

                        of 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat

                        amounts of $500.00, $250.00, $900.00, and $750.00 to be added to annual

                        salaries in January of each fiscal year, as well as a new pre‑paid legal

                        benefit.

                        Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 4, 2024.

 

           0645  An ordinance establishing the office of Inspector General within the City of

                        Boston.

           1714  Councilor Fernandes Anderson and Mejia offered the following:

                        Ordinance Establishing the Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement.

 

           1715  Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order relative to the adoption of

                        Tax Classification in the City of Boston in FY 2025.

 

           1716  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the

                        Lung Cancer rates among Black Veterans.

 

           1717  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss

                        elder scamming.

 

           1718  Councilor Flynn and Murphy offered the following: Resolution

                        recommending the placement of the City of Boston Election Department

                        Under State Receivership.

 

           1719  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of Tufts

                        University's Cherish Chinatown Restaurant Challenge.

 

           1720  Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution Honoring Barbados'

                        58th Independence Day and Flag Raising.

 

           1721  Councilor Santana and Breadon offered the following: Resolution

                        recognizing November 20, 2024 as the 25th Anniversary of Transgender

                        Day of Remembrance in the City of Boston.

 

           1722  Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing

                        November 2024 as Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Awareness

                        Month.

 

           1723  Councilor Weber and Louijeune offered the following: Resolution

                        recognizing November 28, 2024 as National Day of Mourning in the City of

                        Boston.

 

           1724  Councilor Louijeune and Weber offered the following: Resolution in

                        support of H.R. 82 / S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act.

           1725  Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of

                        temporary employee Isabelle Nelson in City Council, effective November

                        25, 2024.

 

           1726  Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of

                        temporary employee Brieajah Ayers in City Council, effective November

                        25, 2024.

 /20/24  Legislative Calendar for November 20, 2024.

           1727  Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing 11 people

                        for pioneering love and energy to the birth of Hip Hop culture in the City of

                        Boston.

 

           1728  Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Alan

                        Staunton.

 

           1729  Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing

                        Roslindale Green and Clean.

 

           1730  Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Girl Scout

                        Troop 63603.

 

           1731  Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution in memory of Mario

                        Evans.

 

           1732  Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing

                        Fields Corner Main Street.

 

           1733  Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing

                        Kathrina Caiby.

 

           1734  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Wang

                        YMCA Chinatown.

 

           1735  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing St. Francis

                        House.

 

           1736  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing South

                        Boston Community Health Center and Labore Center.

 

           1737  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Showa

                        Boston Institute.

 

           1738  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Patricia

                        Donovan.

 

           1739  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Greater

                        Boston Holodomor Remembrance Committee.

 

           1740  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing English

                        For New Bostonians.

 

           1741  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ellis Early

                        Learning.

 

           1742  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing DAV 5K

                        Road Race.

 

           1743  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Brighton

                        Marine.

 

           1744  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing 19 BPD

                        Benevolent Society Retirees.

 

           1745  Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Consul

                        General Seiichiro Takahashi.

 

           1746  Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing

                        Father Michael J. Godderz.

 

           1747  Councilor FitzGerald and Flynn offered the following: Resolution

                        recognizing eight legacy South End businesses and nonprofits.

 

           1748  Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jean‑Luc

                        Pierite.

 

           1749  Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Fahad

                        Yasin.

 

           1750  Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Katonya

                        Burke.

 

           1751  Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Life

                        Changing Church.

 

           1752  Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing the

                        Friends of the West Roxbury Library's 50 anniversary.

 

           1753  Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ron

                        Bonigli & Lucky Strike Lanes.

 

           1754  Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing

                        November 13, 2024 as Helen Cox Day in the City of Boston.

 

           1755  Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 50th

                        anniversary of The Fenway News.

 

           1756  Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing 15 years

                        of BINA Farm Center.