City Council Meeting

RDER OF BUSINESS FOR MATTERS PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023 FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING IN THE CHRISTOPHER IANNELLA CHAMBER ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 AT 12:00 P.M.

1573 Message and order for your approval an Order that will amend Chapter VI Section 6-11, the Gender Inclusion Ordinance to incorporate best practices regarding gender identity inclusion.

Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 16, 2023.

1574 Message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Seventeen Million One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($17,165,000.00) for the purpose of paying the costs associated with the boiler, roof, windows and doors replacement

projects as the following schools: The Jeremiah E. Burke High School, The English High School, Dennis C. Haley Pilot School and the Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion Upper School. The City of Boston has applied for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”).

1575 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Seventy-Nine Dollars ($142,079.00) in the form of grant, for the FY23 Reducing Inquiry and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disability, awarded by the United States Department of Justice to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the purchase of SafetyNet tracking subscriptions for 275 families of individuals who have a tendency to wander due to dementia or developmental disabilities.

 

1576 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighteen Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars ($18,480.00) in the form of a grant awarded by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston to be administered by the Department of Innovation and Technology. The grant will fund the fellowship program for El Centro IT training program graduates.

1577 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a donation from Northeastern University and its student authors in the form of a license to print and distribute a book titled “Make to Play: DYI Developmental Toys for Your Child’s First 3 Years” for the purpose of supporting the Mayor’s Office of Early Childhood’s family engagement programming.

1578 Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($145,545.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston Public Schools and the Boston School Department Plant Administrators Association.

Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 16, 2023.

1579 Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston School Department for FY24 in the amount of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($145,545.00) to cover the FY24 cost contained within the collective bargaining agreement between  the Boston Public Schools and the Boston School Department Plant Administrators Association. The terms of the contract are September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 2.5%, 2.5%, 2.5%, 2% and 2% to be given in September of each fiscal year of the contract terms. The agreement also includes increases to on call pay and comp-time policies.

1580 Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY24 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars ($60,329.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Cadets Association.

Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 16, 2023.

1581 Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY24 in the amount of Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars ($60,329.00) to cover the FY24 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Cadets Association. The terms of the contract are October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 2%, 1.5% and 2%, to be given in January of each fiscal year of the contract term.

1582  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 August 30, 2023.

1583  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 June 7, 2023.

1584  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 12, 2023.

1585  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 4, 2023.

1586 Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of The Nazzaro Community Center, 30 - 32 North Bennet Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (In effect after November 5, 2023 if not acted upon).

1587 Communication was received from Nicholas Ariniello, Assessing Commissioner, of the appointment of Joseph O'Malley as an Assistant Assessor.

1588 Communication was received from Trinity Financial regarding 150 Centre Street @ Shawmut Station -121A Application of Trinity Shawmut Limited Partnership for authorization and approval of a project under

M.G.L. Chapter 121A.

1589 Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: result of the election; Karen T. Cross and Michael D. O'Reilly were elected to serve as Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board

for a three year term.

 

1480 The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1480, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Hart as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024, submits a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed.

1481 The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1481, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Jefferey Gonyeau as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024, submits a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed.

1482 The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1482, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Heyne as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending the appointment ought to be confirmed.

1483 The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1483, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of John Freeman as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2024, submits a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed.

1484 The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1484, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Bradford Walker as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed.

1485   The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1485, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Lynn Smiledge as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed.

1486   The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1486, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Felicia Jacques as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending that the reappointment ought to pass.

1487 The Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 20, 2023, Docket #1487, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Angela Ward Hyatt as a member of the Boston Landmarks Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending the reappointment ought to be confirmed.

1373 Message and order for your approval an Ordinance to support public  safety as the City doubles down on our public health‑led approach to the crises of mental health, substance use, and unsheltered homelessness concentrated in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard.

1590 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

1591 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution designating a Hero Square at the Intersection of Beach Street and Hudson Street in Chinatown in Recognition of Wing O. Hom.

1592  Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution supporting the Boston Transportation Department's efforts to transform New Edgerly Road into a pedestrian plaza.

1593 Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Resolution in support of the state of Israel and the Israeli people.

1594 Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution commemorating the life of John Bookston.

 

1595 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lee Nave Jr. in City Council, effective October 14, 2023.

1596 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Lara offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lee Nave Jr. in City Council, effective October 21, 2023.

1597 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Rita Fernandes in City Council, effective October 14, 2023.

1598 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Rita Fernandes in City Council, effective October 21, 2023.

1599 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia Kalayajian, Mary

Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective October 14, 2023.

1600 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Clare Brooks, Tricia Kalayjian, Mary Karski and Paul Sullivan in City Council, effective October 21, 2023.

 

      Legislative Calendar for October 18, 2023.

1601    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution in memory of Brenda (Munsell) Flaherty.

1602    Councilor Flaherty offered the following: Resolution recognizing Marcela Bustamante.

1603    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing 10 individuals for their long standing contributions as Boston Toastmasters.

1604    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of Nancy E. Mickiewicz.

1605    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in recognition of the Korean American Citizens League of New England and Korean Day 2023.

1606    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Greater Boston Sickle Cell Association.

1607    Councilor Baker offered the following: Resolution congratulating Martin Harley.

1608    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of Bill Callahan.

1609    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing Michael Rich.

1610    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing Craig Galvin.

1611    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing John "Jay" Broderick.

1612    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing St. Mary's Center for Women and Children.

1613    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing WORK Inc.

1614     Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of John A. Coppola.

1615     Councilor Coletta offered the following: Resolution in memory of Mary E. Smith.

1616     Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jackie Schulte for her 50 years of service to the John Winthrop Nursery School.

1617     Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Helen Cox on her 92nd birthday.

1618     Councilor Coletta offered the following: Resolution recognizing Noemy Rodriguez.

1619     Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Post Commander George Rollins.