Boston City Council
June 29, 2022 — council, 7h 15m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Police Department. The grant will fund a comprehensive, inter-agency strategy that connects law enforcement… — passed
Official motion wording
Police Department. The grant will fund a comprehensive, inter-agency strategy that connects law enforcement, employment, education, public health and youth development agencies to reduce youth violence in the Commonwealth. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket 08-01 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0801 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson as Chair of… — passed
Official motion wording
amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson as Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means offered Partial Override #1 with the following increases and decreases to Docket #0763.
How they voted — amended Annual Appropriation and Tax Order. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson as Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means offered Partial Override #1 with the following increases and decreases to Docket #0763.
roll call a yes vote means in support of the override Verified · official minutes
Yes (2): Frank Baker, Gabriela Coletta Zapata
Agenda item 0762 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach, Braden, Caleta, Royo [docket repaired from transcript: 309 -> 0762]
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How they voted — Council Lara's amendment to the Chair's override recommendation
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0762 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Barad, Braden, Faherty, Luizen, Luza Clerk corrected the result live: first announced 'Roll call vote on the motion filed by Councilor Lara', corrected to 'Motion passed eight in the affirmative and five in the negative.'. [docket repaired from transcript: 465 -> 0762]
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How they voted — to partially override number three in the amended recommendation
Passed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0762 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Barck, Brayden Roll call vote; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Barck, Braden Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Barck, Brayden [docket repaired from transcript: 465 -> 0762]
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Councilor Baker offered a motion to Amend Docket #0503 by reducing the Mayor's Office of Housing…
Official motion wording
Councilor Baker offered a motion to Amend Docket #0503 by reducing the Mayor's Office of Housing by $5,000,000.00 and adding $5,000,000.00 for the Dorchester Fieldhouse. Second by Councilor Murphy.
How they voted
Roll call vote on amendment offered by Councilor Baker Records conflict — see note
No (1): Frank Baker
Agenda item 0503 · background & details
Motion by Frank Baker
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach, Bradin, Braiden, Matha, Royo, Woulda [docket repaired from transcript: 499 -> 0503] CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — outcome: transcript=failed official=passed
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Offered the following: Resolution calling for the announcement of a public health crisis related to traffic… — passed
Official motion wording
offered the following: Resolution calling for the announcement of a public health crisis related to traffic safety and injuries and implementation of sound prevention policies. Councilor Arroyo in the Chair. The rules were suspended;
How they voted — offered the following: Resolution calling for the announcement of a public health crisis related to traffic safety and injuries and implementation of sound prevention policies. Councilor Arroyo in the Chair. The rules were suspended;
The ayes have it. Docket 0-818 has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
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How they voted — passage of docket 0821 for Councilor Rowell
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0822 on behalf of Councilor Worrell
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0823 on behalf of Councilor Mejia
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0824 on behalf of Councillor Mejia
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0825
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0826
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0827 on behalf of Councillor Arroyo
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 6:00:00.
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0828 on behalf of Councillor Louis-Jen
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 6:00:16.
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0829 on behalf of Councilor Murphy
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 6:00:33.
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0830 on behalf of Councillor Murphy
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 6:00:58.
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — Suspension of the rules and passage of the first personnel order
Passed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — to suspend Rule 12 and add Councilor Lugent as an original co-sponsor
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 6:08:24.
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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How they voted — Suspension of the rules and adoption of the slate file matter
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 6:24:17.
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Council Mejia, Councilor, Councilor Callagher, Councilor Colletta, Councilor Royal, Ruel, the Chair [docket repaired from transcript: 324 -> 0817]
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How they voted — suspension and passage of an ordinance ratifying changes to personnel funds for the City Council
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 6:26:45.
Agenda item 0817 · background & details
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Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53F, for the provision of Banking Services as more fully… — passed
Official motion wording
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53F, for the provision of Banking Services as more fully described in the attached form, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson,
How they voted — Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53F, for the provision of Banking Services as more fully described in the attached form, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson,
The ayes have it. Dr. 0-1-1 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0710 · background & details
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How they voted — Adjourn the meeting
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0710 · background & details
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The FY22 State Elder Lunch Program, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered… — passed
Official motion wording
the FY22 State Elder Lunch Program, awarded by 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. This award represented additional funding for the program. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docta 800 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0800 · background & details
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Two charitable donations, awarded by the Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation Inc. to be administered… — passed
Official motion wording
two charitable donations, awarded by the Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation Inc. to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund training initiatives for the Homicide and Youth Violence Strike Force Units. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
the ayes have it. Docket 0802 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0802 · background & details
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By the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund reimbursement for travel and meals, plus stipends.… — passed
Official motion wording
by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund reimbursement for travel and meals, plus stipends. The supplemental award represents a mandatory increase in the stipend from $3.00 to $3.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2022. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0803 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0803 · background & details
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0259 On the message and Ordinance, referred on February 9, 2022, Docket #0259, Amending City of Boston Code… — passed
Official motion wording
0259 On the message and Ordinance, referred on February 9, 2022, Docket #0259, Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter XV, Section X and Establishing the Boston Fair Chance Act, the committee submitted a report recommending the Ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
How they voted
Docket 0259 has passed in a new draft Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0259 · background & details
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Petition for a Special Law re: An act authorizing the City of Boston to grant four additional licenses… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Petition for a Special Law re: An act authorizing the City of Boston to grant four additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the specified premises, the committee submitted a report recommending the petition ought to pass in a new draft.
How they voted
motion passes unanimously Verified · official minutes
Yes (6): Ricardo Arroyo, Frank Baker, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Michael Flaherty, Ed Flynn, Kendra Lara
Agenda item 0435 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach, Braden, Brayton, Caled, Colletta, Fernando Sandison, Lu Hesseon, Ray [docket repaired from transcript: 285 -> 0435]
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$18,000,000.00, HOME Investment Partnership Program $7,000,000.00, Housing Opportunities for Persons… — passed
Official motion wording
$18,000,000.00, HOME Investment Partnership Program $7,000,000.00, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS $4,000,000.00 and the Emergency Solution Grant $2,000,000.00, the Committee submitted a report recommending that this matter ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0537 · background & details
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The purpose of the HOME-ARP funds is to provide housing to individuals, to households who are homeless, at… — passed
Official motion wording
The purpose of the HOME-ARP funds is to provide housing to individuals, to households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness and other vulnerable populations in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
the docket has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0708 · background & details
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The contracts are October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include… — passed
Official motion wording
the contracts are October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 1.5% and 2% percent to be given in January of each fiscal year of the contact term, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0626 · background & details
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Contained within the Collective Bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Office… — passed
Official motion wording
contained within the Collective Bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6 (OPEIU), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The doctor has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0627 · background & details
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June 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 1.5% and 2% percent… — passed
Official motion wording
June 30, 2023. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increases of 2%, 1.5% and 2% percent to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contact term, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The docket has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0628 · background & details
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0819 Councilor Louijeune, Fernandes Anderson, Murphy, Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn… — passed
Official motion wording
0819 Councilor Louijeune, Fernandes Anderson, Murphy, Arroyo, Baker, Bok, Breadon, Coletta, Flaherty, Flynn, Lara, Mejia and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing July 1, 2022 as Somali Independence Day. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
it is passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0819 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the State…
Official motion wording
public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the State, territory or Tribal government prior to the emergency, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
Roll call vote on docket 0504 Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0504 · background & details
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Passage of docket 0607
Official motion wording
passage of docket 0607
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0607 · background & details
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Highland Park Architectural Conservation District, Roxbury, Ma. (In effect after July 8, 2022 if not acted… — passed
Official motion wording
Highland Park Architectural Conservation District, Roxbury, Ma. (In effect after July 8, 2022 if not acted upon), from the Committee on Planning Development and Transportation. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Baker,
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0720 · background & details
Motion by Frank Baker
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Community Preservation (“the Fund”) estimated annual revenues for Fiscal Year 2023, to be appropriated… — passed
Official motion wording
Community Preservation (“the Fund”) estimated annual revenues for Fiscal Year 2023, to be appropriated and reserved for future appropriation,from the Committee on Community Preservation Act. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Flaherty,
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0502 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0502 · background & details
Motion by Michael Flaherty
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Installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of… — passed
Official motion wording
installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of the foregoing, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson,
How they voted
passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0484 · background & details
Motion by Tania Fernandes Anderson
Mover: Fernandes Anderson (per official minutes).
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Authority and Public Health Commission, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection,…
Official motion wording
Authority and Public Health Commission, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson,
How they voted
Dr. No 485 Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0485 · background & details
Motion by Tania Fernandes Anderson
Mover: Fernandes Anderson (per official minutes).
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Projects; for the purposes of the Boston Public Schools, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no…
Official motion wording
projects; for the purposes of the Boston Public Schools, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson,
How they voted
Dr. No 486 Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0486 · background & details
Motion by Tania Fernandes Anderson
Mover: Fernandes Anderson (per official minutes).
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Consent calendar — items approved as one vote — passed
Official motion wording
Consent Agenda containing the following items — severally adopted
How they voted
The consent agenda has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item consent · background & details
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