City Council meeting
The City Council is holding a meeting on September 21 at 12 p.m.
All City Council meetings are held at 12 p.m. (noon) in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of Boston City Hall, unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public and are also available on Xfinity Channel 8, RCN 82, Fios 964, and livestream via City Council TV.
Discussion Topics
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
1134 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of One Million Nine Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand Sixty Six
Dollars ($1,969,066.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23 Title
III C Nutrition Services Program, awarded by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of
Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant
will fund nutrition services for older adults in the City of Boston. These
services are enhanced by Federal Nutrition Services Incentive Program and
the State Elder Lunch Program grants.1135 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of One Million Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Five Dollars
($1,006,875.00) in the form of a grant for the FY23 Title III B Supportive
Services, awarded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be
administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund
home based support services for older adults in the City of Boston.
1136 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Nine Hundred Eighty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Two
Dollars and Forty Four Cents ($987,452.44) in the form of a grant, from the
Federal FY22 Nutrition Services Incentive Program, awarded by the U. S.
Department of Health and Human Services, passed though the MA
Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong
Commission.1137 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Five Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Two Hundred Eighty
Seven Dollars ($524,287.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY23
Title III E Family Caregiver Support Program, awarded by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA
Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong
Commission. The grant will fund Caregiver Services for older adults in the
City of Boston.1138 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Four Hundred Twenty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty
One Dollars ($424,821.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY23 Title
III A, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be
administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund cost for
administration of Title III programs.1139 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of One Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy
One Dollars ($177,271.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23
Title III Ombudsman Program, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to
be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund
consumer protection programs to improve long term services for older
adults in the City of Boston.1140 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Seventy Eight Thousand Sixty Hundred Ninety Five Dollars
($78,695.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY23 Title III D
Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, awarded by the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of
Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant
will fund services that assist older adults in Boston to prevent illness and
manage chronic conditions.1141 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Sixty Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars
($62,569.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY20 Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant Reallocation, awarded by the United States Department of
Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety &
Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund
Annual Boston Address Verification procedures mandated by the
Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board.1142 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Five Dollars
($40,875.00), in the form of a grant for the FY22 Port Security Grant
Program, awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security
to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund
installation and re powering of three Boston Police Department Harbor
Patrol Unit vessels and new equipment for the Harbor Patrol Unit Dive
Team.
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REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
1143 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Mariangely
Solis Cervera, as Affirmative Action Officer on the Residency Compliance
Commission for a term expiring December 1, 2025. -
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
0934 The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks, to which
was referred on August 10, 2022, Docket #0934, Message and order
authorizing an appropriation order in the amount of Six Hundred Eighty Six
Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($686,800.00) for the Cemetery Division
of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Trust Office of the
Treasury Department to be funded from the Cemetery Trust Fund
established under Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961, submits a report
recommending that the docket ought to pass. -
MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
0888 Order for a hearing to ensure that all incidents of bullying and violence are
properly reported to ensure a safe environment for all students and staff in
the Boston Public Schools.1098 Order for a hearing regarding Redistricting Principles.
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MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
1144 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for a hearing to address
the facility conditions of all BCYF's pools to ensure city services to all
residents.1145 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for a hearing to address
the current lifeguard shortage affecting the BCYF's pools.1146 Councilor Coletta and Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing
to address Fire Emergencies and Other Emergency Response.1147 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss
City of Boston Code 12 16 Safe Sharps Disposal Program.1148 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for a hearing on the
needs and services for migrant populations. -
PERSONNEL ORDERS:
1149 Councilor Flynn for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the
appointment of temporary employee Lindsey Santana in City Council,
effective August 27, 2022. -
GREEN SHEETS:
21/22 Legislative calendar for September 21, 2022.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1150 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution welcoming Irish Naval
Ship LE James Joyce to the City of Boston.1151 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.1152 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of Eleanor
Levin.1153 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ruth C.
Moy.1154 Councilor Flynn and Flaherty offered the following: Resolution
recognizing Susan Devlin.1155 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of
Ottavio Cerullo.1156 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing the
2022 Commonwealth Heroines.1157 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing Rachael
Pineda.1158 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jayvian
Carrasquillo.1159 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of James
Monahan.1160 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing Sgt.
John Samuels.1161 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing Officer
Stanley Jean.1162 Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Resolution in memory of Clifton
Reed.1163 Councilor Arroyo offered the following: Resolution in memory of David
F. Vittorini.