Boston City Council
February 15, 2023 — council, 4h 14m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Councilor Flaherty offered an amendment. On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4…
Official motion wording
Councilor Flaherty offered an amendment. On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), nays 9. On motion of Councilor Arroyo;
How they voted — Councilor Flaherty offered an amendment. On motion of Councilor Flaherty, amendment did not pass; yeas 4, (Baker, Flaherty, Flynn and Murphy), nays 9. On motion of Councilor Arroyo;
Roll call vote on the amendment filed by Council of Michael Flaherty Records conflict — see note
Yes (1): Frank Baker
No (1): Ricardo Arroyo
Agenda item 0135 · background & details
Motion by Michael Flaherty
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bark, Braden Roll call vote announced but result not explicitly stated; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bark, Braden [docket repaired from transcript: 93 -> 0135] CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — outcome: transcript=failed official=passed
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — acceptance of the committee report in passage of docket 0135 in a new draft
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 1:38:02.
Agenda item 0135 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The minutes of the last meeting stand is approved. Verified · official minutes
Motion by Ed Flynn
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: Flynn (per official minutes).
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Passage of docket 0406
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 1:44:15.
Agenda item 0406 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach, Braden, Caleta, Calletta Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach, Braden, Calletta [docket repaired from transcript: 262 -> 0406]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and Local 1952, Painters… — passed
Official motion wording
within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and Local 1952, Painters Allied Trades District Council No. 35 (School Custodians), 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 0364 · background & details
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Major provisions of the contracts include based wage increases of 2%, 2.5%, 2.5%, and 2.5% to be given… — passed
Official motion wording
major provisions of the contracts include based wage increases of 2%, 2.5%, 2.5%, and 2.5% to be given in September of each fiscal year of the contract term, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted — major provisions of the contracts include based wage increases of 2%, 2.5%, 2.5%, and 2.5% to be given in September of each fiscal year of the contract term, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
The docket has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0373 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — 0324 On the message and order, referred on February 1, 2023 Docket #0324, temporarily extending Urban Renewal Plans in the City of Boston until March 31, 2025 or passage of a proposed relevant Home Rule Petition, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
I respectfully recommend that a roll call vote be taken and this matter ought to pass Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0373 · background & details
Outcome text is a recommendation for a roll call vote, not an actual vote result. [docket repaired from transcript: 212 -> 0373]
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Passage of docket 034
Official motion wording
passage of docket 034
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 2:09:39.
Agenda item 0034 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Baak, Braden, Brayden, Ryo Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Baak, Braden, Ryo [docket repaired from transcript: 28 -> 0034]
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The Police Department. The grant will fund regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to combat gang violence… — passed
Official motion wording
the Police Department. The grant will fund regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through coordinated prevention and intervention, law enforcement, prosecution and reintegration program, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
the docket has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0210 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 213 -> 0210]
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In the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Flynn Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as… — passed
Official motion wording
in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Flynn Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Louijeune and Murphy;
How they voted
This docket has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0411 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
[docket repaired from transcript: 265 -> 0411] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. 0418 Councilor Fernandes Anderson… — passed
Official motion wording
Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. 0418 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the Boston Public Health Commission. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson,
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0418 · background & details
Motion by Tania Fernandes Anderson
Mover: Fernandes Anderson (per official minutes).
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Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0418
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0418
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 3:46:14.
Agenda item 0019 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0418 -> 0019]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0422
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0422
How they voted — suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0422
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 3:46:47.
Agenda item 0422 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to add late file matters into the agenda
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 3:48:06.
Agenda item 0422 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 273 -> 0422]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Second reading of docket 0111
Official motion wording
second reading of docket 0111
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 4:03:05.
Agenda item 0011 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach, Braden, Royo [docket repaired from transcript: 73 -> 0011]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Confirmation of the reappointment of Rebecca Gutman as a member of the Boston Public Health Commission's…
Official motion wording
Confirmation of the reappointment of Rebecca Gutman as a member of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health
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 4:06:19.
Agenda item 0303 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
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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Adjournment of the meeting
Official motion wording
adjournment of the meeting
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 4:13:18.
Agenda item 0318 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: -> 0318]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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