City Council meeting

0112

Message disapproving an ordinance amending Chapter 12-9 of the City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Regarding Human Rights, (Docket #0945), passed by the City Council December 16, 2020. Along with this veto, I am recommending that the Council pass a new draft.

Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on December 31, 2020.

0113

Message disapproving an ordinance Restricting the Use of Chemical Crowd Control Agents (CCCA) and Kinetic Impact Projectiles (KIP), passed by the City Council December 16, 2020. 

Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on December 31, 2020.

0114

Message and order approving a supplemental appropriation of One Million Eight Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($1,857,220.00) for the Boston Public Schools for FY21 to cover the cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston School Committee and the Boston Association of School Administrators and Supervisors (BASAS).

Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on December 28, 2020.

0115

Message and order to reduce the appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Eight Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($1,857,220.00) to provide funding in the Boston Public Schools for the FY21 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston School Committee and the Boston Association of School Administrators and Supervisors (BASAS).

0116

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred Three Dollars and Six Cents ($1,801.406.06) in the form of a grant, FY21 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The grant will fund regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through coordinated prevention and intervention, law enforcement, prosecution, and reintegration programs.

0117

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) in the form of a grant, 2019 Barr Fellowship, awarded by the Barr Foundation to be administered by the Mayor’s Office. The grant will fund leadership and organizational development in the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics.

0118

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Six Dollars ($123,306.00) in the form of a grant, FY20 Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities, awarded by the United States Department of Justice to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the purchase SafetyNet tracking subscriptions for 225 families of individuals that tend to wander due to dementia or developmental disabilities

0119

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars ($114,737.00) in the form of a grant for the, 2019 Port Security Grant, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure.

0120

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Five Dollars ($71,335.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management. The grant will fund the increased ability to effectively provide prompt and accurate public information and alerts. It will also enhance capacity across the Commonwealth to recover from acts of terrorism, as well as natural, technological and intentional hazards.

0121

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FFY2020 Municipal Road Safety, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The grant will fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to, speeding and aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving and occupant protection.

0122

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars ($29,526.00) in the form of a grant,  for the Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health, awarded by Boston Children’s Hospital to be administered by the Office of Food Access. The grant will fund the Boston Eats program, to improve the health and well-being of children and families disproportionately impacted by inequity in health and the social determinants of health.

0123

Message and orders 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 VP Fund Program, awarded by the Boston Foundation to be administered by the Mayor’s Office. The grant will fund Resilience & Racial Equity for Truth and Healing: narratives and conversation about the integration of Boston’s public school system.

0124

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in the form of a grant, Simoni Foundation Donation, awarded by the Frank R. and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation Inc. to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund initiatives to support training activity and support relating to work of the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit.

0125

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Michael P. Monahan as a member of the Boston Redevelopment Authority for a term expiring August 23, 2023.

0126

Notice was received from the Mayor of the re-appointment of Michael O'Neill, as a member of the Boston School Committee for a term expiring January 4, 2025.

0127

Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Barbara Parker as Director of Labor Relations and the Boston Public Schools Labor Office, effective November 17, 2020.

0128

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Andrea Leers as a Chairperson of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2022.

0129

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Hacin as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2023.

0130

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Manfredi as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2023.

0131

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Deneen Crosby as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2023.

0132

Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Eric Howler as a Member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2022.

0133

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Mikyoung Kim as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2023.

0134

Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kirk Sykes as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2022.

0135

Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of William Rawn as a Member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2022.

0136

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jonathan Evans as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2022.

0137

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Kottaridis as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2022.

0138

Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Mimi Garza Love as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission for a term expiring on October 31, 2021.

0139

Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Alexander MacLeod as a Member of the Board of Examiners for a term expiring on July 1, 2023.

0140

Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Nick Martin as Chief Communications Officer, effective December 14, 2020.

0141

Notice was received from the Mayor of his absence from the City from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Friday January 8, 2021.

0142

Councilors Campbell and Arroyo offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

0143

Councilors Campbell and Arroyo offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the Boston Police Department's gang database.

0144

Councilors Mejia and Arroyo offered the following: Order for a hearing discussing the accessibility of small business outreach during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

0145

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing addressing sexual assault in Boston Public Schools.

0146

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing addressing the relationship between school lunches and the achievement gap.

0147

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing addressing civil rights in the creation of sanctuary safe spaces in Boston.

0148

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing on expanding access for minority business enterprises into high-volume commercial centers.

0149

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing on racism in retail stores in the City of Boston.

0150

Councilors Mejia and Janey offered the following: Order for a hearing identifying restorative justice practices and the role of police in our schools.

0151

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing discussing youth involvement in regards to police reform.

0152

Councilors Mejia and Wu offered the following: Order for a hearing discussing the viability of late-night MBTA service in Boston.

0153

Councilors Mejia and Edwards offered the following: Order for a hearing on public hearings as they relate to government accountability and accessibility.

0154

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing on small business preparedness to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

0155

Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to the Office of Mayor in the City of Boston.

0156

Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Order for a hearing to audit the implementation of the "Invest in Boston" ordinance.

0157

Councilors Arroyo and Breadon offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss promoting public safety and better outcomes for young adults by raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 18 to 21.

0158

Councilors O'Malley and Campbell offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss racial disparities in the Field Interrogation and Observation (FIO) data by the Boston Police Department.

0159

Councilor Campbell offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding automobile insurance rates in Boston.

0160

Councilors Janey and Arroyo offered the following: Resolution calling for the removal of Donald J. Trump from the office of President.

0161

Councilors Flynn and Bok offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the proliferation of electronic billboards in the City of Boston.

0162

Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the creation of a frontline worker COVID-19 Health Registry.

0163

Councilors Flynn and Flaherty offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss establishing a traffic master plan for South Boston.

0164

Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss property taxes and assistance programs for seniors & long-term residents facing difficulties during COVID19.

0165

Councilors Flynn and Campbell offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss ways for the city to prevent and investigate incidents of hate crimes and discrimination.

0166

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the implementation of the #BPSReady Reopening Plan.

0167

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2020 Boston Public Schools Transportation Budget.

0168

Councilors Essaibi-George and Wu offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding creating an admissions policy, improving partnerships, and changing funding for Madison Park Technical Vocational High School.

0169

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: Enfranchising the Boston School Committee Student Member.

0170

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the work of the Boston Student Advisory Council and their policy agenda.

0171

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the governance structure of the Boston School Committee.

0172

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution in support of waiving MCAS in Spring of 2021.

0173

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Regarding the Disability Pension for Harry Jean.

0174

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Regarding the Disability Pension for Ryan Lenane.

0175

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Regarding the Disability Pension for Terry Cotton.

0176

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the review of Curriculum Resources and Standards in the Boston Public Schools.

0177

Councilors Essaibi-George and Janey offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the implementation of an Ethnic Studies Curriculum in the Boston Public Schools.

0178

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding Libraries and Library Staff in the Boston Public Schools.

0179

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding ensuring all Boston Public Schools have Full-time Mental Health and Social Emotional Support Specialists.

0180

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding Special Education Services in the Boston Public Schools.

0181

Councilor Bok offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding potential zoning amendments to be proposed by the Boston Groundwater Trust

0182

Councilor Bok offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding a supplemental sidewalk clearance program during snowstorms in Boston.

0183

Councilor Janey for Councilor Bok offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Emily Brown and Henry Santana in City Council.

Legislative Calendar for January 13, 2021.

0184

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Mirza Barrientos.

0185

Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution recognizing 9 people who volunteer at the Perkins Community Center.

0186

Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution in memory of William Coplin, Jr.

0187

Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Resolution in recognizing Walter and Joanie Craven.

0188

Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution Recognizing January 14, 2021 as Irvienne Goldson Community Health Day.