CITY COUNCIL MEETING

    0134    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Thirteen Million Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Two 

    Hundred Dollars ($13,317,200.00) in the form of a grant from the FY2023 

    Urban Area Security Initiative, awarded by the United States Department of 

    Homeland Security, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public 

    Safety & Security, to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Emergency 

    Management. The grant will fund planning, exercise, trainings, and 

    operational needs, that will help prevent, respond to and recover from 

    threats of acts of terrorism, including chemical, biological, radiological, 

    nuclear and explosive incidents.

    0135    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for 

    the Aquatics Facilities Grant, awarded by the United States Department of 

    the Treasury, passed through the MA Department of Conservation and 

    Recreation, to be administered by Property Management. The grant will 

    fund the repairs and maintenance of aquatic facilities.

    0136    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000.00) in the form of a 

    grant, for the Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program (CAAP), 

    awarded by the Barr Foundation, to be administered by the Mayor’s Office 

    of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. The grant will fund core support to 

    its Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion to grow its impact.

    0137    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Six Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Dollars 

    ($659,990.00) in the form of a grant, for the Energy Efficiency and 

    Conservation Block Grant, awarded by the United States Department of 

    Energy to be administered by the Environment Department. The grant will 

    fund State and Local Governments and Tribes, in implementing strategies to 

    reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel emissions and to improve energy 

    efficiency.

    0138    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of One Hundred Forty Six Thousand Eighty Nine Dollars and 

    Seventy Seven Cents ($146,089.77) in the form of a grant for the FY23 

    Violence Against Women Act, a STOP Grant, awarded by the United States 

    Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public 

    Safety and Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant 

    will fund a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate who provides services for 

    victims in Jamaica Plain, East Boston, and Charlestown, as well as overtime 

    for all civilian domestic violence advocates citywide.

    0139    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Fifty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Eight Dollars 

    ($59,268.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 BJA Justice and Mental 

    Health Collaboration Program, awarded by the United States Department of 

    Justice, passed through the University of Massachusetts, to be administered 

    by the Police Department. The grant will fund the connection of BPD data 

    with data from BMC’s Boston Emergency Services Team so that we can 

    better understand the impact of co response (mental health and law 

    enforcement) in Boston.

    0140    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, for 

    the SFY2024 JAG ALERT, awarded by the United States Department of 

    Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and 

    Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund 

    certification of all BPD Police Academy Instructors through the 5 day 

    AAIR Train the Trainer course at the ALERT (Advance Law Enforcement 

    Rapid Response Training) Center at Texas State University.

    0141    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) in the form of a grant, 

    for the Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant Program, awarded by the 

    Massachusetts Metropolitan Area Planning Council to be administered by 

    the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. The grant will 

    fund the acceleration of climate resilience in Boston through the “Building 

    Resilience Through Immersive Education and Training” project.

    0142    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to Accept and expend the 

    donation of Ten Thousand (10,000) winter coats from Project Warmth in 

    support of the migrant crisis.

    0143    Message and order that will authorize the Boston Transportation 

    Department ("BTD") to enter into two contracts, with terms of up to 10 

    years, to deploy curbside electric vehicle ("EV") charging stations through a 

    public/private partnership and at no cost to the City with a potential for 

    revenue share. BTD has identified two vendors through the public 

    procurement process that offer different models that address the distinct 

    challenges to locate curbside EV charging.

    0144    Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Felicia 

    Jacques, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for 

    a term expiring on January 20, 2027.

    0145    Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Thomas 

    Rodde, as a member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District 

    Commission for a term expiring on January 20, 2027.

    0146    Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Catherine 

    Hunt, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for a 

    term expiring on January 20, 2027.

    0147    Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of John 

    Freeman, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for 

    a term expiring on January 20, 2027.

    0148    Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of John 

    Amodeo, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for 

    a term expiring on January 20, 2027.

    0149    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Terri North, 

    as a member of the Back Bay West/Bay State Road Architectural 

    Conservation District Commission for a term expiring on January 15, 2027.

    0150    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Christopher 

    DeBord, as a member of the South End Landmark District Commission for 

    a term expiring on January 20, 2027.

    0151    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Pamela 

    Beale, as a member of the Back Bay West/Bay State Road Architectural 

    Conservation District Commission for a term expiring on January 15, 2027.

    0152    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ruel 

    Longfellow, as a member of the Bay State Road/Back Bay West Area 

    Architectural Conservation District Commission for a term expiring on 

    January 15, 2027.

    0153    Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Lynn 

    Smiledge, as a member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District 

    Commission for a term expiring on January 20, 2027.

    0154    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey 

    Heyne, as a member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District 

    Commission for a term expiring on January 20, 2027.

0155    Communication was received from City Council President Ruthzee 

    Louijeune detailing the named chairs, vice chairs and voting members of 

    the Boston City Council's Standing Committees for the 2024 2025 term.

    0156    Communication was received from State Representative Jake Auchincloss 

    urging the Boston City Council to approve the $13.3 million dollar Urban 

    Area Security Initiative funding granted to the Metro Boston Homeland 

    Security Region by the U.S Department of Homeland Security.

    0157    Communication was received from the Police Commissioner in accordance 

    with Section 3 of the Boston Trust Act regarding civil immigration detainer 

    results for calendar year 2023.

    0158    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Rachel 

    Goldstein as a Trustee of the Make Boston Shine Trust Fund for a term 

    expiring on January 9, 2026.

    0159    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of John Romano 

    as a Trustee of the Make Boston Shine Trust Fund for a term expiring on 

    January 9, 2026.

    0160    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Kevin Tran as 

    a Trustee of the Make Boston Shine Trust Fund for a term expiring on 

    January 9, 2026.

    0161    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Brianna Millor 

    as a Trustee of the Make Boston Shine Trust Fund for a term expiring on 

    January 9, 2026.

    0162    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Trinh T. 

    Nguyen as a Trustee of the Neighborhood Jobs Trust for a term expiring on 

    January 14, 2026.

    0163    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Robert 

    Whitney as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust for a term expiring 

    on January 22, 2026.

    0164    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Janine 

    Commerford as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust for a term 

    expiring on January 22, 2026.

0165    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order that rules of the Boston 

    City Council be adopted for the Municipal Years 2024 2025.

    0166    Councilor Coletta offered the following: Ordinance Formally Creating the 

    Office of Food Justice and Establishing a Food Recovery Program in the 

    City of Boston.

    0167    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Ordinance establishing the Office 

    of Pest Control in the City of Boston.

    0168    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Ordinance with respect to 

    Honey Bees.

    0169    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Text Amendment to the 

    Boston Zoning Code with respect to Honey Bees.

    0170    Councilor Coletta and Mejia offered the following: Ordinance 

    Establishing Street Food Enterprises in the City of Boston Municipal Code 

    by Inserting Chapter 17, Section 22, Permitting and Regulation of 

    Non Motorized Street Food Carts.

    0171    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Home Rule Petition to Ensure 

    Future Inauguration Dates Do Not Fall on a Federal Holiday.

    0172    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing to create 

    indoor playgrounds in the City of Boston.

    0173    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding 

    equity in city contracts.

    0174    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing to address 

    gun violence.

    0175    Councilor Worrell and Durkan offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing to bring the NBA All Star Weekend to Boston.

    0176    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding 

    the Homeownership Voucher Program.

    0177    Councilor Murphy and Weber offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    reclaiming the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center for our Boston 

    Public School athletes.

    0178    Councilor Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    to address the disparity in pay between our Boston Fire and Boston Police 

    Cadets.

    0179    Councilor Durkan and Coletta offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    to discuss trash collection in Boston.

    0180    Councilor Durkan and Pepén offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    to discuss city services in regard to composting and the need for increased 

    composting services.

    0181    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss 

    the mental health and wellness resources available to City of Boston 

    employees and new resources implemented after the COVID 19 pandemic.

    0182    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding 

    gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment.

    0183    Councilor Fernandes Anderson and Worrell offered the following: 

    Order for a hearing to facilitate a community process to support consumers 

    in District 7 impacted by the impending closure of Walgreens at 416 

    Warren Street.

    0184    Councilor Durkan and Santana offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing to review the creation of a municipal bus service to provide 

    last mile service and late night shuttle service for third shift workers.

    0185    Councilor Worrell and Fernandes Anderson offered the following: 

    Order for a hearing to explore the Summer Community Plan.

    0186    Councilor Worrell and Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    regarding barriers to business.

    0187    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing to access 

    expanded Hospital & Community Centric Violence Prevention & 

    Intervention.

    0188    Councilor Worrell and Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    to explore scholarships for Boston students to increase access to all forms 

    of higher education.

    0189    Councilor Worrell and Louijeune offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing regarding providing technical assistance to civic associations and 

    outlining best practices for civic associations.

    0190    Councilor Coletta offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding 

    implementing coastal resilience strategies for Boston's waterfront.

    0191    Councilor Breadon and FitzGerald offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing to discuss the continuity of health care services in relation to the 

    financial challenges faced by the Steward Health Care System.

    0192    Councilor Coletta offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss 

    the ongoing modernization of article 80 in Boston's Zoning Code.

    0193    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss 

    an increase in racist incidents in Boston and the Human Rights 

    Commission’s role in tracking, reporting, and addressing discrimination and 

    civil rights violations.

    0194    Councilor Coletta and Louijeune offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing to establish a Climate Change and Environmental Justice 

    Curriculum Pilot Program in Boston Public Schools.

    0195    Councilor Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson offered the following: 

    Order for a hearing on discrimination in lending and appraisals.

    0196    Councilor Coletta and Louijeune offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing regarding menstrual product accessibility in the City of Boston.

    0197    Councilor Louijeune and Coletta offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing to address the mental health needs of our students with a focus on 

    guidance counselors.

    0198    Councilor Coletta and Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    regarding technological infrastructure improvements across city 

    departments.

    0199    Councilor Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson offered the following: 

    Order for a hearing to explore municipal bonds and other fiscal options to 

    increase affordable housing, school buildings, and community investments.

    0200    Councilor Louijeune and Worrell offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing on the civil rights and liberties of returning citizens and re entry 

    into their Boston communities.

    0201    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for a hearing on ways 

    to increase trash pickup for large buildings.

    0202    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for a hearing on 

    addressing and improving fair housing practices in the city of Boston.

    0203    Councilor Louijeune and Fernandes Anderson offered the following: 

    Order for a hearing regarding the state of anti displacement as to Boston’s 

    Acquisition Opportunity Program.

    0204    Councilor Louijeune and Coletta offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing on the needs and services for recent migrant populations.

    0205    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order requesting certain 

    information under Section 17F relative to Boston Emergency Medical 

    Services response times.

 

0206    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of 

    temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste, Hodan Hashi, Emily Polston and 

    Jesse Purvis in City Council, effective January 20, 2024.

    0207    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of 

    temporary employee Cierra Thompson in City Council, effective January 

    22, 2024.

    0208    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for 

    the appointment of temporary employee Maccon Bonner in City Council, 

    effective January 8, 2024.

    0209    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for 

    the appointment of temporary employee Geidy Romero in City Council, 

    effective January 24, 2024.

    0210    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order 

    for the appointment of temporary employee Sofrinia Daley in City Council, 

    effective January 8, 2024.

    0211    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for 

    the appointment of temporary employees Dulce Bernal Sandoval, Julisa 

    Curet Rodriguez, Jamie Leveque Beon and Millie Rivera in City Council, 

    effective January 22, 2024.

    0212    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for 

    the appointment of temporary employee Isabella Ortega in City Councilor, 

    effective January 29, 2024.

    0213    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for 

    the appointment of temporary employee Melissa Beltran in City Council, 

    effective January 13, 2024.

    0214    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for 

    the appointment of temporary employee Wilmer Quinones in City Council, 

    effective January 22, 2024.

    0215    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for 

    the appointment of temporary employee Gabriel Cruz in City Council, 

    effective February 3, 2024.

    0216    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for 

    the appointment of temporary employee Lisa Searcy in City Council, 

    effective January 20, 2024.

    0217    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Order 

    for the appointment of temporary employee Jessica Correia in City Council, 

    effective February 3, 2024.

24/24    Legislative Calendar for January 24, 2024

0218    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of James 

    F. English.

    0219    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Charles Monahan.

    0220    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Chinese 

    Women's Association of New England.

    0221    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of Stephen 

    Chen.

    0222    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing American 

    Weston Academy.

    0223    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing New 

    England Kung Fu Dance.

    0224    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Eleanor 

    Fisher Kaplan.

    0225    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Muhamad Ali Salaam.

    0226    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of Frank J. 

    Drogo Sr.

    0227    Councilor Weber and Mejia offered the following: Resolution in 

    memory of Julia Martin.

    0228    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Dumas Louis Charles.

    0229    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in recognition of 

    Community Builders.

    0230    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Destin Durogene.

    0231    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jean 

    Claude Charlet.

    0232    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Arthur 

    Rose.

    0233    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution in memory of Robert 

    Mann.

    0234    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Usope Civilus.

    0235    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in memory of Boston 

    Police Officer Pierce Fitzgerald Norton.

    0236    Councilor Coletta offered the following: Resolution recognizing Andrew 

    Pike.

    0237    Councilor Coletta and Murphy offered the following: Resolution 

    recognizing Mary Beth Kelly.

    0238    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 

    Coalition of National Asian Elite Leadership.

    0239    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Detective Larry Ellison.

    0240    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Lucille Holmes.

    0241    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Timothy J. Davenport.

    0242    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognition 

    Alphonse Theodore Firmin.

    0243    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Flourish & Foundry.

    0244    Councilor Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Resolution 

    congratulating the 2024 2025 Officers of the Chinese Consolidated 

    Benevolent Association of New England, Inc.

    0245    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing eight 

    Elders of Temple Salem SDA Church.

    0246    Councilor Coletta offered the following: Resolution recognizing Albert 

    Caldarelli.