City Council Committee on Government Operations Hearing on Docket #0137

Ordinance establishing protections for the City of Boston tree canopy. 

This matter was referred to the Committee on January 11, 2023, and sponsored by Councilors Arroyo, Breadon, and Lara.

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members attending this duly posted hearing are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance

In accordance with Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022 modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing remotely. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. 

Public Testimony

Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

Staff Contact:  Christine O’Donnell

Mail Address:  Docket #0137 City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.go@Boston.gov

Staff Email:   christine.odonnell@boston.gov    Staff Telephone:  617-635-1185

Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv