Boston City Council
March 1, 2023 — council, 3h 51m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Confirmation of the appointment of Dr. Angela Page-Cook as a member of the Highland Park Architectural…
Official motion wording
Confirmation of the appointment of Dr. Angela Page-Cook as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission
How they voted — Confirmation of the appointment of Dr. Angela Page-Cook as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission
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 3:35:40.
Agenda item 0220 · background & details
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How they voted — Adjourn the meeting in memory of mentioned individuals
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 3:51:02.
Agenda item 0220 · background & details
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President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Flynn moved to adopt the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting.
How they voted
the ayes have it. Thank you the minutes of the last meeting standards approved Verified · official minutes
Motion by Ed Flynn
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Within the collective bargaining agreement between the Public Health Commission and the SEIU Local 888… — passed
Official motion wording
within the collective bargaining agreement between the Public Health Commission and the SEIU Local 888 (Coordinators/Assistant Coordinators Unit). The terms of the contracts include base wage increases of 2% in October 2020, 1.5% in October of 2021, and 2% in October 2022. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
motion carries Verified · official minutes
Yes (2): Frank Baker, Tania Fernandes Anderson
Agenda item 0446 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bach, Braden, Caleta, Royal, Royo [docket repaired from transcript: 294 -> 0446]
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($50,850.00) to provide funding for the Public Health Commission for the FY23 increases contained within…
Official motion wording
($50,850.00) to provide funding for the Public Health Commission for the FY23 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Public Health Commission and the SEIU Local 888 (Coordinator/Assistant Coordinators Unit). The rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket number 0447 has received 12 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0447 · background & details
Roll call vote; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, O'Royle Roll call vote conducted; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Balk, Braden, Colletta Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Balk, Braden, O'Royle [docket repaired from transcript: 295 -> 0447]
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Areas adjacent to Moakley Park, located along the waterfront of Dorchester and South Boston neighborhoods.… — passed
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areas adjacent to Moakley Park, located along the waterfront of Dorchester and South Boston neighborhoods. The project is separate but complementary to the flood mitigation project within Moakley Park, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it, docket 0116. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0116 · background & details
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Implementation of Climate Ready Boston initiatives. This includes advancing coastal resilience and heat… — passed
Official motion wording
implementation of Climate Ready Boston initiatives. This includes advancing coastal resilience and heat resilience strategies, prioritizing equitable electrification and creating a community tree care program, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it, Dr. 0117 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0117 · background & details
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Election Commissioners, I hereby transmit for the approval of your Honorable Body an Order Fixing the date… — passed
Official motion wording
Election Commissioners, I hereby transmit for the approval of your Honorable Body an Order Fixing the date of the Preliminary Election for this Municipal Year as September 12, 2023, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass in a new draft.
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket 0407 has passed in a new draft. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0407 · background & details
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Arts and Culture. The grant will fund innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that… — passed
Official motion wording
Arts and Culture. The grant will fund innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that enhance the quality of life in our city, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0118 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution supporting of the residence life workers at Boston University. On motion of Councilor Bok, Rule 12… — passed
Official motion wording
Resolution supporting of the residence life workers at Boston University. On motion of Councilor Bok, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Bok, Breadon and Louijeune;
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0463 · background & details
Motion by Ed Flynn
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Following: Resolution honoring The Legacy of MLK and Mrs. King Through The Establishment of King's Heritage… — passed
Official motion wording
following: Resolution honoring The Legacy of MLK and Mrs. King Through The Establishment of King's Heritage Trail. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson;
How they voted — following: Resolution honoring The Legacy of MLK and Mrs. King Through The Establishment of King's Heritage Trail. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson;
has received 12 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (5): Ricardo Arroyo, Frank Baker, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Michael Flaherty, Erin Murphy
Agenda item 0461 · background & details
Motion by Erin Murphy
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bark, Braden, Colletta, Lauer, Lujan, Meeheer, REL Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bark, Braden, Colletta Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bark, Braden, Colletta, Fernandez-Anderson [docket repaired from transcript: 304 -> 0461] Mover: Murphy (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 0461
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 2:39:54.
Agenda item 0461 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bark, Braddon, Brayden, Flin, Laura, Lujin, Rural Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bark, Braddon, Brayden, Fernandez [docket repaired from transcript: 305 -> 0461]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Following: Resolution recognizing Irish-American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Murphy, Rule 12 was… — passed
Official motion wording
following: Resolution recognizing Irish-American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilor Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flaherty as a co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and Flaherty;
How they voted
the docket has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0462 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
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Councilor Murphy seeks suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0464
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 2:57:41.
Agenda item 0464 · background & details
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Suspension of rules and passage of docket 0466
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 2:58:13.
Agenda item 0466 · background & details
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Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0468
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 2:59:46.
Agenda item 0468 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0467
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 0467
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 3:00:00.
Agenda item 0469 · 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 a resolution regarding civil service exams
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 3:15:17.
Agenda item 0469 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bark, Brayden [docket repaired from transcript: 305 -> 0469]
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Suspension of the rules and passage of the second 17F from Council Murphy
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 3:27:56.
Agenda item 0341 · background & details
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Initiatives, events and small grants that enable immigrants to play an active role in the economic, civic… — passed
Official motion wording
initiatives, events and small grants that enable immigrants to play an active role in the economic, civic, social and cultural life of the City of Boston, from the Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Louijeune;
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0120 · background & details
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Confirmation of the appointment of Edward Brandenburg as a member of the Aberdeen Architectural Conservation…
Official motion wording
Confirmation of the appointment of Edward Brandenburg as a member of the Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission
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 3:34:54.
Agenda item 0216 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Shelbourne as a member of the Highland Park Architectural…
Official motion wording
Confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Shelbourne as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission
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 3:35:08.
Agenda item 0217 · background & details
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Confirmation of the appointment of Ernest Koston as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation…
Official motion wording
Confirmation of the appointment of Ernest Koston as a member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2024
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 3:35:19.
Agenda item 0218 · background & details
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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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Transcript
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