City Council meeting

1452 Message and order for approval of a Home Rule Petition to the General Court entitled “Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Certain Affordable Housing in the Charlestown Section of the City of Boston.”

1453 Message and order for approval of a Home Rule Petition to the General Court entitled “Petition for a Special Law Re: An act Relative to Certain Affordable Housing in the Brighton Section of the City of Boston.”

1454 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($248,500.00) in the form of a grant,  for the FY2019 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program, awarded by National Institute of Justice to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund two Criminalist positions, overtime, lab supplies, and continuing education expenses.

1455 Message and order for your approval of an appropriation order in the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) for the Cemetery Division of the Parks and Recreation Department to be funded from the Cemetery Trust Fund established under Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961.

1456 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) awarded by the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership/Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, pursuant to line item 7008-1116 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Massachusetts State Budget. The purpose of the grant is to support the Roslindale Gateway project located in the Roslindale section of the City of Boston.

1457 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Shelburne, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1458 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of  Curtis Maxwell Perrin, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1459 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Diana Parcon, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1460 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ernest Coston, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1461 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of John Freeman, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1462 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jon Ellertson, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1463 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kristen Hoffman, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1464 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lucy Lomas, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1465 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lynn Smiledge, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1466 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Maria Andrea Caceres, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1467 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian, as a member of the Study Committee to prepare the report for the potential designation of a Highland Park Architectural Conservation District.

1468 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 18, 2019.

1469 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 25, 2019.

1470 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 2, 2019.

1471 Notice was received from the Mayor of his absence from the City from 9:20 P.M. on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 until 9:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 12th, 2019.

1472 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Catherine Davis, Director of Special Events and Tourism, effective October 14, 2019.

1473 The Constable Bond of Dominique Chester has been duly approved by the Collector- Treasurer was received.

1474 Communication was received from Maureen Joyce, City Auditor; transmitting reports listing transfers made solely for the purpose of closing accounts for Fiscal Year 2019.

0545 The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on March 20, 2019 Docket #0545, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($58,916.00) in the form of a Recreational Trails Program grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs/Department of Conservation & Recreation, to be administered by the Boston Transportation Department. The grant will fund additional expenses, fees, and professional services beyond what was originally anticipated for a new, accessible gateway and path in the Arnold Arboretum from the Bussey Street Underpass in Roslindale, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.

0665 The Committee on Planning and Development, to which was referred on April 24, 2019 Docket #0665, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the form of a grant awarded by the Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a the Boston Planning and Development Agency, pursuant to the 135 Morrissey Boulevard Cooperation Agreement. The purpose of the grant is to facilitate planning, design and capital improvements at and adjacent to the MBTA's JFK/UMASS Station, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.

0970 The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation , to which was referred on June 19, 2019 Docket #0970, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000.00) in the form of a grant awarded by the Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a the Boston Planning and Development Agency, pursuant to the Winthrop Square Cooperation Agreement, One Post Office Square Cooperation Agreement and the 15-19 Congress Street Cooperation Agreement. The purpose of the grants is to facilitate planning and design for the Seaport to North Station Rapid Bus Corridor. The Seaport to North Station Rapid Bus Corridor was identified in the Go Boston 2030 as a key future rapid bus corridor, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.

1275 Message and order authorizing the City to adopt a property tax exemption for members of the National Guard and reservists who are serving in foreign countries. The City of Boston initially adopted the exemption in Fiscal Year 2012, and by law, this local option must be extended by a vote of the City Council every two years. The City of Boston shall offer a property tax exemption of up to 100% for active members of the National Guard and reservists.

1292 Order for a hearing regarding prohibiting wearing a mask, hood or other device to conceal any portion of the face to conceal the identity of the wearer upon or within public property in the City of Boston.

1105 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from Verizon Wireless for an amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00). The purpose of this grant is to fund Digital Equity Programs and to support a Smart City Fellow position.

0583 Order for a hearing regarding Vacant Properties in the City of Boston.

0316 Order for a hearing to discuss strategies to reduce and activate vacant residential properties in the City of Boston.

1475 Councilor Garrison offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the need for more dedicated senior housing in Boston.

1476 Councilor Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution In Support of the Student Opportunity Act.

1477 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Order for a hearing to review the Boston Community Ombudsman Oversight Panel.

1478 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding automobile insurance rates in the City of Boston.

1479 Councilor Campbell for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Vanessa Woo in City Council.

Legislative Calendar for October 23, 2019.

1480 Councilor Edwards offered the following: Resolution congratulating Pazza on Porter.

1481 Councilors Flynn, Wu, Flaherty, Essaibi-George and Garrison offered the following: Resolution congratulating the Asian American Women Political Initiative.

1482 Councilors Flynn, Wu, Flaherty, Essaibi-George, and Garrison offered the following: Resolution congratulating Tom Lyons.

1483 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 24th Anniversary of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Massachusetts, INC.

1484 Councilor Edwards offered the following: Resolution congratulating 21 individuals for graduating from the CCDS Cooperative Institute.

1485 Councilor Edwards offered the following: Resolution congratulating Luz Zambrano.

1486 Councilor Edwards offered the following: Resolution congratulating Liliana Avendano.

1487 Councilor Edwards offered the following: Resolution congratulating Catalina Rojas.

1488 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Gary Yu.

1489 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Newton Chinese School.

1490 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Lantix veterans and military families.

1491 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of William Fitzgerald.

1492 Councilors Baker and Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution congratulating Mark Hegarty.

1493 Councilors Baker and Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution congratulating Neponset Child Care Center on receiving the 2019 Popes Hill Good Business Award.

1494 Councilor Edwards offered the following: Resolution recognizing Terry Kennedy.

1495 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Kalel Mullings.

1496 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Alina Tschumakow.

1497 Councilor McCarthy offered the following: Resolution congratulating Sabrina Ivory.

1498 Councilors Flynn and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution in memory of Francis Dillon.

1499 Councilors Flynn and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution in memory of Michael Lynch.

1500 Councilors Flynn and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution in memory of John Mahoney.

1501 Councilors Flynn, Flaherty, Wu and Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution recognizing Marvin Gilmore.

1502 Councilors Flynn, Flaherty, Wu and Essaibi-George offered the following: Resolution recognizing The Jewish Community Relations Council.

1503 Councilors Flynn and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution recognizing Betty Flaherty.

1504 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Hanna Savransky.

1505 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution congratulating eight recipients of the 2019 Henry L. Shattuck Public Service Awards

1506 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Xavier Mathurin.

1507 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Bishop Peter E. Doyle.

1508 Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dr. Edward F. Barrows.

1509 Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Resolution recognizing five people who were honored at the "Delei-Te Ceremony".

1510 Councilors Flaherty and Edwards offered the following: Resolution recognizing Joseph Giangregorio.

1511 Councilors Flaherty and Edwards offered the following: Resolution recognizing Fernando Giangregorio.

1512 Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Resolution recognizing Cesar Angomas.

1513 Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dr Lincoln P. Edwards.

1514 Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution in memory of Kevin Muldoon.

1515 Councilor McCarthy offered the following: Resolution in memory of Steven Gallagher.