Boston City Council
October 20, 2021 — council, 2h 10m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1068
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 5:02.
Agenda item 1068 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1069
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1069
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 6:45.
Agenda item 1069 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
0685 On the message and order, referred on May 19, 2021, Docket #0685, Regarding a Text Amendment to… — passed
Official motion wording
0685 On the message and order, referred on May 19, 2021, Docket #0685, Regarding a Text Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to parking minimums for affordable housing, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass in a new draft.
How they voted
The matter has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0685 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Administered by the Office of Food Access. The grant will fund school-based food programs (BosFoodLove)… — passed
Official motion wording
administered by the Office of Food Access. The grant will fund school-based food programs (BosFoodLove) and the Community Hub Schools Initiative, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0958 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Councilor Edwards, on behalf of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following: 0397 On… — passed
Official motion wording
Councilor Edwards, on behalf of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following: 0397 On the Ordinance, referred on March 3, 2021, Docket #0397, Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, the committee submitted a report recommending ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0397 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Supportive Services for older adults… — passed
Official motion wording
administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Supportive Services for older adults in Boston, for the period 4/1/21 through 6/30/22, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The docket 994 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0994 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of docket 0995
Official motion wording
passage of docket 0995
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 42:44.
Agenda item 9905 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund administration cost for planning… — passed
Official motion wording
administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund administration cost for planning and implementation by the Age Strong Commission, from 4/1/2021 to 9/14/2021, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
Docket 0996 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0996 · background & details
Motion by Michael Flaherty
Mover: Flaherty (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Family Caregiver Services for older adults… — passed
Official motion wording
administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund Family Caregiver Services for older adults in Boston, for the period 4/1/2021 through 6/30/22, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0997 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0997 · background & details
Motion by Michael Flaherty
Mover: Flaherty (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, for… — passed
Official motion wording
administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, for the period 4/1/21 through 6/30/22, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0999 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0999 · background & details
Motion by Michael Flaherty
Mover: Flaherty (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket 1114
Official motion wording
acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket 1114
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:02:02.
Agenda item 1114 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To accept and expend an amount of $750,000 in the form of a Land Water Conservation Fund grant awarded by…
Official motion wording
to accept and expend an amount of $750,000 in the form of a Land Water Conservation Fund grant awarded by the National Park Service for improvements at Malcolm X Park
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:05:22.
Agenda item 1013 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Corporation of Boston, to be administered by the Youth Engagement & Employment. The grant will fund… — passed
Official motion wording
Corporation of Boston, to be administered by the Youth Engagement & Employment. The grant will fund the Summer 2021 Success Link Employment Program, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
the ayes have it the docket has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0825 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission.… — passed
Official motion wording
passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund the FY21 Title IIIC Supplemental, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0826 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Accept and extend an amount of $1,76,000, $378,356 in the form of a grant for the FY22 State Elder Lunch…
Official motion wording
accept and extend an amount of $1,76,000, $378,356 in the form of a grant for the FY22 State Elder Lunch Program
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:12:28.
Agenda item 1011 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Your approval of the receipt of a Preservation Restriction Agreement on 41 Melrose Street, Boston, Ma 02116… — passed
Official motion wording
your approval of the receipt of a Preservation Restriction Agreement on 41 Melrose Street, Boston, Ma 02116 by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities d/b/a Historic New England, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0849 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1080
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:31:30.
Agenda item 1080 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 0181
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:36:10.
Agenda item 0181 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1082
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 1082
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:38:26.
Agenda item 1882 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1083
How they voted
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:38:45.
Agenda item 1083 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1084
How they voted
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:38:57.
Agenda item 1084 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1085
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1085
How they voted — suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1085
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:39:09.
Agenda item 1885 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1885
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:39:09.
Agenda item 1885 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to add three late file matters to the agenda
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:39:28.
Agenda item 1885 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and passage of the second late file personnel order
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:40:06.
Agenda item 1885 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — adoption of the consent agenda as presented
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 2:04:31.
Agenda item 1885 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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