City Council meeting
The City Council is holding a meeting on November 17 at 12 p.m.
All 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.
Please note: Due to COVID-19, meetings are currently being held remotely via Zoom.
Discussion Topics
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
1166
Message and order for your approval an order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of One Million Two Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($1,212,000.00) for the purpose of paying the cost of a feasibility study and schematic design associated with the boiler and window and door replacement projects at certain Boston Public Schools. This includes the payments of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of the Boston Public Schools.
1167
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirteen Million Five Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($13,520,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY21 Urban Areas 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 fund will continue to support planning, exercises, trainings and operations that build regional capacities to help prevent, respond to and recover from threats or acts of terrorism, including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive incidents.
1168
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Four Dollars ($2,070,874.00) in the form of a grant for the FY22 Title III C, awarded by the U.S. Department. 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 state Elder Lunch Program grants.
1169
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 Federal FY22 Title III B for 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 Supportive Services for older adults in the City of Boston.
1170
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred Twenty Dollars ($526,120.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY22 Title III E, 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.
1171
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Dollars ($417,870.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY22 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.
1172
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Seventy One Thousand Two Hundred Forty Two Dollars ($171,242.00) in the form of a grant for the FFY20 Title III Ombudsman, 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 would fund services and advocacy for seniors in nursing home.
1173
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($92,735.50) in the form of a grant, for the FY21 Emergency Management Performance Grant, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the Massachusetts Emergency Agency, to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management.
1174
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty One Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($81,275.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY22 Title III D, 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 Health Promotion and Evidence Based Services for older adults in Boston.
1175
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 FY22 First Responder Naloxone Administration Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Department Public Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the purchase of Naloxone and related supplies for use by the Boston Police Department.
1176
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) in the form of a grant for the National Arts Program, awarded by the National Arts Program Foundation to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.
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REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
1177
Communication was received from Maureen Joyce, City Auditor; transmitting reports listing transfers made solely for the purpose of closing accounts for Fiscal Year 2021.
1178
Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Daniel R. Green as Secretary of the City of Boston Licensing Board, for a term expiring June 7, 2026.
1179
Notice was received from Councilor Wu of her resignation from the Boston City Council effective November 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
1180
Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Board of Election Commissioners certifying the results of the election held for the Mayor and City Council. -
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
0352
The Committee on City and Neighborhood Services to which was referred on February 24, 2021, Docket #0352, Petition of A Yankee Line, for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston, submits a report recommending that the petition ought to be denied.
0828
The Committee on City and Neighborhood Services, to which was referred on June 30, 2021, Docket #0828, Petition of WeDriveU, Inc. for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston, submits a report recommending that the petition ought to placed on file.
0829
The Committee on City and Neighborhood Services, to which was referred on June 30, 2021, Docket #0829, Petition of WeDriveU, Inc. for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston, submits a report recommending that the petition ought to placed on file.
0830
The Committee on City and Neighborhood Services, to which was referred on June 30, 2021, Docket #0830, Petition of WeDriveU, Inc. for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston, submits a report recommending that the petition ought to placed on file.
0296
The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on February 3, 2021, Docket #0296, Petition for a special law re: An Act Relative to The Boston Landmarks Commission, submits a report recommending that the home rule petition ought to pass in a new draft.
0441
The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on March 17, 2021, Docket #0441, ordinance relative to the investments of the City Treasury, submits a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
1023
The Committee on Planning Development and Transportation, to which was referred on September 29, 2021, Docket #1023 a Communication received from Susan L. Sullivan executive Director Newmarket Business Association regarding the proposed petition for Newmarket Business Improvement District, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
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Ordinance to provide for legal representation of the Boston Groundwater Trust by the City of Boston Law Department. -
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
1181
Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding Access to Low Cost Veterinary Care.
1182
Councilor Bok offered the following: Order relative to the adoption of classification in the City of Boston in Fiscal Year 2022.
1183
Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order requesting certain information under section 17F: regarding the Boston Water and Sewer Commission Diversity Cultural Assessment Report.
1184
Councilor Baker offered the following: Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: Boston Public School incident reports.
1185
Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution Opposing the Proposed Relocation of the Herter Community Garden.
1186
Councilor Breadon and Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance. -
PERSONNEL ORDERS:
1187
Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Michelle Goldberg, Kerry Jordan, Juan Lopez, Candace Morales, Christine O'Donnell, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino, Yuleidy Valdez and Ashley Vassal in City Council effective November 13, 2021.
1188
Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Michelle Goldberg, Kerry Jordan, Juan Lopez, Candace Morales, Christine O'Donnell, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino, Yuleidy Valdez and Ashley Vassal in City Council effective November 20, 2021.
1189
Councilor O'Malley for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gina Endres in City Council effective November 13, 2021.
1190
Councilor O'Malley for Councilor Baker offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Amanda Curley, Malaki Hernandez, Patricia McCormack, Joseph McEachern and Julie Ryan in City Council effective November 20, 2021.
1191
Councilor O'Malley for Councilor Essaibi George offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Alana Olsen in the City Council effective November 20, 2021.
1192
Councilor O'Malley for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ana Calderon, Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Sophia Wang and Vanessa Woo in City Council.
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GREEN SHEETS:
Legislative Calendar for November 17, 2021.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1193
Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution in memory of James L. Hickey.
1194
Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Lindy Williamson.
1195
Councilor O'Malley offered the following: Resolution recognizing Joanie Golden.
1196
Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Roza Lyons.
1197
Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing American Warrior Initiative.
1198
Councilor Campbell offered the following: Resolution congratulating eight community members for receiving the 2021 Hidden Heroes and Sheroes Award.
1199
Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Sociedad para el Desarollo Communitario (SODECO).
1200
Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing General Octavio Ariza Núñez.
1201
Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Women Veterans Network.
1202
Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Brighton Marine.
1203
Councilor Edwards offered the following: Resolution recognizing Florence D'Abella.