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City Council Committee On Planning, Development, And Transportation Hearing On Dockets #0866, #1624, #1690-1704

A hearing regarding various appointments.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. Docket #0866

    Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Hansy Better Barraza, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027.

    This matter was sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu and was referred to the Committee on May 22, 2024.

  2. Docket #1624

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Boatright, as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure (BERDO) Review Board for a term expiring April 24, 2026.

    This matter was sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu and was referred to the Committee on October 30, 2024.

  3. Docket #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.

  4. Docket #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.

  5. Docket #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.

  6. Docket #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.

  7. Docket #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.

  8. Docket #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.

  9. Docket #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.

  10. Docket #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.

  11. Docket #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.

  12. Docket #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.

  13. Docket #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.

  14. Docket #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.

  15. Docket #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.

  16. Docket #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.

  17. Docket #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.

    These matters were sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu and were referred to the Committee on November 20, 2024.

    NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

    Attendance

    In accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing remotely. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will be recorded. 

    Public Testimony

    Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors.

    Staff Contact: Shane L. Pac

    Mail Address:  Dockets #1694, #1690-1704 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

    Committee Email:  ccc.plandev@boston.gov  

    Staff Email:  shane.pac@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  617-635-3040

    Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv

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