Boston City Council
July 19, 2023 — council, 1h 57m. 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 1-200
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1-200
Vote of 1–2 recorded in the transcript 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 28:10.
Agenda item 1199 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Bradden, Braden, Condez Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Condez, Royo [docket repaired from transcript: 112 -> 1199]
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How they voted — Authorization to accept and expend $38,000 grant for MHC Fiscal Year 23 Survey and Planning Grant
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 28:45.
Agenda item 1199 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Mejia, Murphy and Worrell offered the following: Resolution to improve safety along Department… — passed
Official motion wording
Mejia, Murphy and Worrell offered the following: Resolution to improve safety along Department of Conservation and Recreation Parkways in the Fenway. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket number 1-215 has received 10 votes in the affirmative and one vote present. Verified · official minutes
Yes (6): Ricardo Arroyo, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Michael Flaherty, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy
Agenda item 1215 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Laura, Lujan Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Royo Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Brayden, Colletta, Royo Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Suspension of the rules and passage of docket 1191
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 21:26.
Agenda item 1191 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta, Royo
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Suspension of the rules and passage of Docket 1192
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 21:42.
Agenda item 1192 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta
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Pass the docket 1193
How they voted
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 1193 · background & details
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Agenda item 1194
Official motion wording
Roll call vote on document number 1194
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 23:20.
Agenda item 1194 · background & details
Incomplete roll call, more votes expected; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta Roll call vote announced but outcome not explicitly stated in the provided excerpt.
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Acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket 1097
Official motion wording
acceptance of the committee report and passage of docket 1097
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 1097 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of docket 1098
Official motion wording
passage of docket 1098
How they voted — passage of docket 1098
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 36:29.
Agenda item 1098 · background & details
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How they voted — approval of the preservation restriction on the Hayden Building
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 38:56.
Agenda item 1098 · background & details
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Suspend the rules and pass docket 1211
Official motion wording
suspend the rules and pass docket 1211
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 42:03.
Agenda item 1211 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
To declare the month of July as Disability Pride Month in the city of Boston
Official motion wording
to declare the month of July as Disability Pride Month in the city of Boston
How they voted
Passed unanimously 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 57:31.
Agenda item 1214 · background & details
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Suspension of rules and passage of docket 1-218
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 1:16:01.
Agenda item 1218 · background & details
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Late file personnel order
Official motion wording
late file personnel order
How they voted — late file personnel order
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 1:18:16.
Agenda item 1219 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Suspension of rules and adoption of a late-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 1:27:06.
Agenda item 1219 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — adopt a late 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 1:39:30.
Agenda item 1219 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 1193 -> 1219]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Monitors, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter… — passed
Official motion wording
Monitors, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — Monitors, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended;
The ayes have it. The docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0894 · background & details
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How they voted — passage of docket 0895
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 1:52:55.
Agenda item 0894 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Officers Federation, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard… — passed
Official motion wording
Officers Federation, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
all those in favor say aye aye aye I'll oppose say nay the ayes have it the docket is passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0896 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
2.5%, 2.5%, to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term, from the Committee on City… — passed
Official motion wording
2.5%, 2.5%, to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
All opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0897 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Rangers’ Association, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being… — passed
Official motion wording
Rangers’ Association, from the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. The docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0965 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of docket 0966
Official motion wording
passage of docket 0966
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 1:53:49.
Agenda item 0066 · background & details
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Approval of supplemental appropriation for the Boston Public Schools for fiscal year 23
How they voted — Approval of supplemental appropriation for the Boston Public Schools for fiscal year 23
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 1:53:58.
Agenda item 0070 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — passive docket 1104
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 1:54:36.
Agenda item 0070 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — to adjourn the meeting
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 1:57:23.
Agenda item 0070 · 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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Transcript
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