City Council meeting

0866 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Boston Digital Archaeology Project, awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities to be administered by the Environment Department. The grant will fund salary for an archaeologist to collect data and digitized findings and make them accessible to scholars and the general public.

0867 The Constable’s Bonds of the following having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer were received and approved under the usual terms and conditions.

Janet Balestra

Stephen Batres

James F. Burke

Paul Burns

John, Consolo 

James Darby 

Shelia Darby

Tamika Dash

John DiNatale

William Doniger 

Gerald Fanfan

Marcel Foster

Tyrone Grant

Keith Hershenson

Michael Janus

Catherine Kirby

Joseph G. Kirby Frank Kravitsky

Mark Kravitsky

A Vanesa LaRocque

Anthony M. Lopes

Jay Lowenstein

Juaquin C. Marchando

Robert Messina

William McKeen

Marvin Minor 

Suzanne Morrison

George Reese

Pierre Salomon

Patricia Sheets

Joseph Smith

Christopher Waites

Mark P. Weisburg

Marcia S. Weisman

0868 Notice was received from the Mayor of his absence from the City from 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 until 8:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

0869 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 April 24, 2019.

0870 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 May 8, 2019.

0871 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 May 15, 2019.

0872 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Bethany Serota as a Co-Chairperson of the Local 1952 Housing Trust Fund.

0663 The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on April 24, 2019, Docket #0663, an ordinance amending the City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapters VI, VII, XVI, and XVIII, concerning the registration and licensing of dogs, transfer of the Animal Care and Control unit from the Inspectional Services Department to the Parks and Recreation Department, submits a report recommending the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.

0803 Message and order for an appropriation order in the amount of One Million Two Hundred and Two Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven Dollars ($1,202,337.00) for the administrative and operating expenses of the City of Boston Preservation Committee ("CPC") for Fiscal Year 2020, and a further appropriation Order in the amount of Twenty-Four Million Three Hundred and Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirteen Dollars ($24,309,813.00) from the Community Preservation Fund's ("the Fund") estimate annual revenues for Fiscal Year 2020, to be appropriated and reserved for future appropriation.

0315 An Ordinance Establishing Equitable Regulation of the Cannabis Industry in the City of Boston.

0622 - 0624 Orders for the FY20 Operating Budget including Annual Appropriations for Departmental Operations, Annual Appropriation for the School Department, Appropriation for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB).

0625 Message and order approving an appropriation of Thirty Six Million-Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($36,400,000.00) from the City's Capital Grant Fund in order to provide funding for various transportation and public realm improvements. These projects are aligned with the goals of Go Boston 2030, the City's transportation master plan. The funds shall be credited to the Capital Grant Fund from the Parking Meter Fund.

0626 Message and order approving an appropriation of Two Hundred Forty-Seven Million Six Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($247,675,000.00) for the acquisition of interests in land or the acquisition of assets, or the landscaping, alteration, remediation, rehabilitation improvement of public land, the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, improvement, alteration, remodeling, enlargement, demolition, removal or extraordinary repairs of public buildings, facilities, assets, works or infrastructure; for the cost of feasibility studies or engineering or architectural services for plans and specifications; for the development, design, purchase and installation of computer hardware or software and computer-assisted integrated financial management and accounting systems; and any and all cost incidental or related to the above described projects; for the purposes of various city departments included Boston Center for Youth and Families, Department of Innovation and Technology, Environment, Fire, Neighbor        hood Development, Office of Arts and Culture, Parks and Recreation, Police, Property Management, Public Works, and Transportation Departments, Boston Public Library, Boston Redevelopment Authority, and Public Health Commission.

0627 Message and order approving an appropriation of Forty Two Million Four Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($42,405,000.00) for the acquisition of interests in land or the acquisition of assets, or the landscaping, alteration, remediation, rehabilitation, or improvement of public land, the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, improvement, alteration, remodeling, enlargement, demolition, removal or extraordinary repairs of public buildings, facilities, assets, works or infrastructure; for the cost of feasibility studies or engineering or architectural services for plans and specifications; for the development, design, purchase and installation of computer hardware or software and computer-assisted integrated financial management and accounting systems; and any and all cost incidental or related to the above described projects; for the purposes of the Boston Public Schools.

0628 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more leases, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2020 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million-Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,200,000.00). These funds are to be used by various City departments for the acquisition of equipment in furtherance of their respective governmental functions. The list of equipment includes: computer equipment (hardware and software), motor vehicles and trailers, ambulances, firefighting equipment, office equipment, telecommunications equipment, photocopying equipment, medical equipment, school and educational equipment, school buses, parking meters, street lighting installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of the foregoing.

0873 Councilor Janey offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding diversity and inclusion in Boston's arts institutions.

0874 Councilor Janey offered the following: Resolution designating a Hero Square in honor of Private First Class John Francis DeFreytas at the corner of Saint Botolph and Albemarle Streets.

0875 Councilors Flynn and Campbell offered the following: Order for a Hearing to Discuss Wage Theft in the City of Boston.

0876 Councilors O'Malley and Edwards offered the following: Order for a hearing on menstrual equity in the City of Boston.

0877 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: an order for a hearing on the feasibility of a textile recycling program in the City of Boston.

0878 Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month.

0879 Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for a Hearing on the Proposed North-South Rail Link.

0880 Councilor Edwards offered the following: Resolution supporting the Red-Blue Connector.

0881 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Edwards offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Josue D. Perez in City Council.

0882 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Ciommo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Deborah Glennon, Jacqueline Franks, Thomas R. Jackson and Daniel Polanco in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0883 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Ciommo offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Deborah Glennon, Jacqueline Franks, Thomas R. Jackson and Daniel Polanco in City Council effective June 15, 2019.

0884 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Baker offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Amy Frigulietti, Joseph M. McEachern, Patricia McCormack and Julie Ryan in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0885 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Baker offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Amy Frigulietti, Joseph M. McEachern, Patricia McCormack and Julie Ryan in City Council effective June 15, 2019.

0886 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Samantha Bennett, Shaikh Hasib, Tricia A. Kalayjian, Alicia Payne, Ryan Spitz and Paul Sullivan in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0887 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Samantha Bennett, Shaikh Hasib, Tricia A. Kalayjian, Alicia Payne, Ryan Spitz and Paul Sullivan in City Council effective June 15, 2019.

0888 Councilor Campbell for Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees William Poff-Webster, Jessica Morris, Shannon M. Murphy and William MacGregor in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0889 Councilor Campbell for Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees William Poff-Webster, Jessica Morris, Shannon M. Murphy and William MacGregor in City Council effective June 15, 2019.

0890 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Edwards offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Patrick Kelly in City Council.

0891 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Zakim offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Nicholas G. Carter, Jamie Howell-Walton, Matthew Brodeur and Zoe Swarzenski in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0892 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Zakim offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Nicholas G. Carter, Jamie Howell-Walton, Matthew Brodeur and Zoe Swarzensk in City Council effective June 15, 2019.

0893 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ana E. Calderon, Charlie Levin, Melissa Lo and Sophia Wang in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0894 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ana E. Calderon, Charlie Levin, Melissa Lo and Sophia Wang in City Council effective June 15, 2019.

0895 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Garrison offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Stephen Kamau, Mark W. Murphy and Anthony Solimine in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0896 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Garrison offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Stephen Kamau, Mark W. Murphy and Anthony Solimine in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0897 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Meghan Camello, Karen Foley, Malaika Lucien, Joseph Okafor, Jean Powers and Jessica Rodriguez in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

0898 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Meghan Camello, Karen Foley, Malaika Lucien, Joseph Okafor, Jean Powers and Jessica Rodriguez in City Council effective June 15, 2019.

0899 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Janey offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Monet Trippett, Lajesha Graham, Paloma Okunbor and Jadis T. Deshong-Venay in City Council effective June 8, 2019.

Legislative Calendar for June 5, 2019.

0900 Councilors Janey and Campbell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Rev. Miniard Culpepper.

0901 Councilor Janey offered the following: Resolution recognizing Miriam Manning.

0902 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution congratulating Constance Johnson.

0903 Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution recognizing six people for their hard work and determination in pursuing a rigorous STEM education as part of the MGH Youth Scholars Program.

0904 Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution recognizing six people for their hard work and determination in pursuing a comprehensive internship as part of the Brigham and Women's Student Success Jobs Program (SSJP).

0905 Councilors Baker and McCarthy offered the following: Resolution in memory of John Hanna.

0906 Councilor Ciommo offered the following: Resolution recognizing Linda D'Agostino.

0907 Councilor Ciommo offered the following: Resolution recognizing Nancy St Michel.

0908 Councilor Ciommo offered the following:  Resolution recognizing Alethea Doreen Pinckney.

0909 Councilor Ciommo offered the following:  Resolution recognizing David Lee Ray.

0910 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing seven people for their service to the Curley K-8 School.

0911 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Matt Arsenault and May 24, 2019 as "Matt Arsenault Day".

0912 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Nicholas Arsenault and May 24, 2019 as "Nicholas Arsenault Day".

0913 Councilors Ciommo and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution in memory of Cynthia A. Franks.

0914 Councilors Baker and Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution congratulating Gretchen Haase.

0915 Councilors Baker and Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution congratulating John Schneiderman.

0916 Councilor Wu offered the following: Resolution honoring June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month in the City of Boston.

0917 Councilors Baker and Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution congratulating Jha'Niyla Tinker.

0918 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Leslie Moukheiber.

0919 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Battle of New England Basketball Tournament.

0920 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Alan Symkus.

0921 Councilor Janey offered the following: Resolution recognizing Karen King.

0922 Councilor Janey offered the following: Resolution recognizing the South End Community Health Center.

0923 Councilor Janey offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Harmonizing Stars of Boston.

0924 Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution recognizing 13 people for their contributions as members of Boston’s Spice during the Golden Age at WRBB, 104.9 FM, a public service of Northeastern University, that influenced the Greater Boston music scene and beyond.

0925 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Hanif Damion Maragh.

0926 Councilors Baker and Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution congratulating Angelie McGrath.

0927 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Tony's Place.