City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #1017

Message and order for your approval a home rule petition to the General Court entitled “Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Authorizing the City of Boston to Establish Fossil Fuel-Free Standards for New Construction and Major Renovation Projects.”

This matter was sponsored by the Administration and referred to the Committee on August 31, 2022. 

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 22 of the Acts of 2022, 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 virtually.  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 livestream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964.  It will also be re-broadcasted at a later date on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964.

Public Testimony:

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. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via video conference 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.

Mail Address: Docket #1017 City Council, City Hall, Fifth Floor, Boston MA 02201

Fax Number: 617-635-4203 Attn: Meghan Kavanagh, Docket #1017

Staff Telephone: 617-635-0742 | Staff Email: meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov 

Committee Email: ccc.go@boston.gov 

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