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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

  1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  2. 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.
     

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. GREEN SHEETS:

    21/22    Legislative calendar for September 21, 2022.

  9. 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.
     

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