CITY COUNCIL MEETING
All weekly 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.
Discussion Topics
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
1271 Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars ($45,682.00) to provide funding for the Inspectional Services Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on August 26, 2024.
1272 Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Inspectional Services Department for FY25 in the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars ($45,682.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The terms of the contracts are July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contracts include a base wage increase of 2% to be give in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year.
1273 Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Twenty Three Thousand Thirty Two Dollars ($23,032.00) to provide funding for the Office of Tourism for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 11. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on August 26, 2024.
1274 Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Office of Tourism for FY25 in the amount of Twenty-Three Thousand Thirty-Two Dollars ($23,032.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 11. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, to be given in July of 2026 and 2027 and flat amounts of $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January 2025, 2026, and 2027 after any percentage increases.
1275 Message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) in the amount not to exceed Four Million Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($4,382,932.66) cost related to the following projects: Two Financial Center, The Victor (Simpson Parcel), 1501 Commonwealth Avenue, 1397-1305 Blue Hill Avenue, BIDMC New Inpatient Building, 1350 Boylston Street, 76 Stoney Road, Seaport Square Northern Avenue Bridge, 745 Atlantic Avenue, 370-380 Harrison Avenue, Boston University Center- Dental School, Boston Landing, 780 Morrissey Boulevard, 289 Walk Hill Street, Allston Yard Building A, 61-83 Braintree Street, and Belvidere Street Student Housing Project.
1276 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($2,232,152.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 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.
1277 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Reconnecting Communities-Pilot Program, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation. The grant will fund the assessment of the feasibility of reconnecting the Chinatown neighborhood that was bisected by the construction of I-90.
1278 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($1,736,520.00) in the form of a grant for the State FY25 Council on Aging formula allocation, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund social and health care services for 115,768 older adults in the City of Boston at $15 dollars per person, according to the 2020 Census data for UMass Boston Donahue Institute.
1279 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Thirty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Three Dollars ($1,038,243.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title lll-B Supportive Services, 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 home-based support services for older adults in the City of Boston.
1280 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($530,999.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 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 Caregivers Services for older Adults in the City of Boston.
1281 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Three Dollars ($461,143.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title III-A Administration grant 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 costs for the administration of Title III programs.
1282 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($456,500.00) in the form of a grant, for FY25 MVP Action Grant, awarded by the Executive Office of Energy & Environment Affairs to be administered by the Environment Department. The grant will fund the permit submittals for the project in FY26, with a goal of completing the MEPA permitting process and submitting permits to other applicable Local, State and Federal permitting agencies.
1283 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 FY25 Title III- Ombudsman Program, award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affair, 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.
1284 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty-Four Thousand Fifty-Eight Dollars ($84,058.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Title III-D Disease Prevention and 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.
1285 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Thousand Twenty Dollars ($20,020.00) in the form of a grant for the El Centro Fellowship 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.
1286 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($11,200.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services to be administered by the Boston Police Department. The grant will fund to support enrollment in the Certificate of Intensive Training in Motivational Interviewing for the SSYI Boston Case Management Team.
1287 Message and order for your approval an Order to declare surplus City-owned easement currently under the management of the Boston Transportation Department and transfer the care, custody, management and control of said property to the Public Facilities Commission. The land easement is located at 847, 849, and 851 Albany Street in Roxbury (Ward 08 Parcels 0802014000, 0802016000, 802017000, and 080218000). This will transfer interest back to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission in accordance with a settlement agreement resolving an ongoing lawsuit against the City of Boston.
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REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
1288 Communication was received from the Mayor's Office of Housing regarding the Short-Term Rentals 2024 Report to the Boston City Council.
1289 Notice was received from Council President Louijeune of her absence from the City on Sunday, August 18, 2024, returning the afternoon of Friday, August 23, 2024.
1290 Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 6:52 p.m., returning on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:10 p.m.
1291 Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., returning on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
1292 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Christopher J. Conley as a member of the Surveillance Oversight Advisory Board, effective immediately.
1293 Communication was received from Councilor Mejia regarding Docket #1213.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
0110 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on November 15, 2023, Docket #0110, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Nancy Russell, as a member of the St. Botolph Architectural Commission for a term expiring on November 10, 2026, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.
0111 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on November 23, 2023, Docket #0111, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jim Kutchin, as a member of the St. Botolph Architectural Commission for a term expiring on November 10, 2026, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.
0112 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on November 15, 2023, Docket # 0112, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Douglas Miller, as a member of the St. Botolph Architectural Commission for a term expiring on November 10, 2026, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.
0154 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on January 24, 2024, Docket #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, submits a report recommending the order ought to be placed on file.
0636 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 3, 2024, Docket #0636, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Paul Raber Umphenour II as an Alternate Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission, for a term expiring March 19, 2027, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.
0640 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 3, 2024, Docket #0640, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Angela Ward Hyatt as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.
0641 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 3, 2024, Docket #0641, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Shamaiah Turner as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2026, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass in a new draft.
0698 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0698, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Ready as a member of the South End Landmark Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2025, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.
0864 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on May 2, 2024, Docket #0864, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Alaa Mukahhal, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be placed on file.
0865 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on May 2, 2024, Docket #0865, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kerry Walsh Logue, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on November 1, 2025, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be placed on file.
0867 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on May 22, 2024, Docket #0867, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Sherry Dong, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2026, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.
1179 The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1179, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jaimie McNeil as a member of the Zoning Commission, for a term expiring May 1, 2025, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.
0682 The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on April 10, 2024, Docket #0682, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from Eversource valued in the amount not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) (grant includes the value of rebates and equipment) for the purpose of promoting energy efficiency and energy savings to various public buildings and infrastructure projects, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
- MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
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MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
1294 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Keny Gateau.
1295 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Adam Watt.
1296 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Jean E. Roseney.
1297 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Pierre Charles Darius of Mattapan.
1298 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the current status of the elevator system in Boston Housing Authority (BHA) developments.
1299 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss BPS’s plans to protect students during heat emergencies.
1300 Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's Walking City Trail, an urban hiking route connecting 27 miles of Boston parks, gardens, urban forests, and streets through 17 Boston neighborhoods.
1301 Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss BCYF services in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of the City of Boston.
1302 Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss towing practices in the City of Boston, with a particular focus on public authority-ordered towing.
1303 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing to increase Veterans property tax exemption.
1304 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution in support of the New Madinah Community Development Project.
1305 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution celebrating the life of Emmett Till and to recognize August 28th as Emmett Till Day in the City of Boston.
1306 Councilor FitzGerald and Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month.
1307 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution calling for the reinstatement of Eddy Chrispin to BPD Command Staff.
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PERSONNEL ORDERS:
1308 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Beatrix Knight and Kiara Montes De Oca in City Council, effective August 31, 2024.
1309 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew Costas, Deborah Glennon, Moira McCrave-Carragee and Wayne D. Yeh in City Council, effective August 24, 2024.
1310 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gabriel Cruz in City Council, effective August 24, 2024.
1311 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Caroline O'Neill is City Council, effective September 7, 2024.
1312 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Edward Conley in City Council, effective August 31, 2024.
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GREEN SHEETS
28/24 Legislative Calendar for August 28, 2024.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1313 Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing ten women leaders.
1314 Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution in memory of Beth Stacy Perez.
1315 Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution in memory of Brian Sullivan.
1316 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing National Purple Heart Day.
1317 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Colin's Joy Project.
1318 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Henrietta McKenzie.
1319 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dr. Albert D. Holland.
1320 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Boston Raider's 50th anniversary.
1321 Councilor Santana, Mejia and Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing eleven Dominican Leaders in the Dominican Community of Boston.
1322 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution recognizing The Brazilian-American Center.
1323 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution recognizing The Brazilian Women's Group.
1324 Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Patrick Emory.
1325 Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Loring Greenough House.
1326 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in recognition of Elisa Zanini.
1327 Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution in memory of Timothy Richard Shields.
1328 Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Meri Guerrero.
1329 Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Aurelio Santos Méndez.
1330 Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Santo P. Méndez.