Boston City Council
February 14, 2024 — council, 2h 40m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting.
How they voted
the ayes have it, the minutes of the last meeting are approved Verified · official minutes
Motion by Ruthzee Louijeune
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: Louijeune (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
1, 2023 - December 31, 2023. Placed on file. 0302 A petition for a special law re: An age waiver for… — passed
Official motion wording
1, 2023 - December 31, 2023. Placed on file. 0302 A petition for a special law re: An age waiver for the maximum age requirement for Paul O'Brien to join the Boston Police Department. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
passed Verified · official minutes
Yes (2): John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn
Agenda item 0302 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Fernand, Fernandez [docket repaired from transcript: 194 -> 0302]
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Following schools: Kenny Elementary School, O'Donnell Elementary School, Adams Elementary School, Chittick… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
following schools: Kenny Elementary School, O'Donnell Elementary School, Adams Elementary School, Chittick Elementary School, Everett Elementary School, Gardner Pilot Academy, Lyndon Elementary School and Murphy K-8 School. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket number 0258 has received a unanimous vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (13): Henry Santana, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon
Agenda item 0258 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Fernandez Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Colletta, Durkin, Fernandez
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Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket number 0358
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 1:57:25.
Agenda item 0358 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Brown, Colletta, Durkin
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Worrell offered the following: Resolution to Combat and Prevent Human Trafficking. Councilor Worrell in… — passed
Official motion wording
Worrell offered the following: Resolution to Combat and Prevent Human Trafficking. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket number 0359 has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0359 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Roll call vote announced at 7783s; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Durkin Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Children of Addiction Week. Councilor Louijeune in… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Children of Addiction Week. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
has received a unanimous vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (7): Gabriela Coletta Zapata, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0360 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernandson, Leuzean, Setana, Worel Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernandez [docket repaired from transcript: 240 -> 0360] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Passage of docket number 0362
Official motion wording
passage of docket number 0362
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 2:17:56.
Agenda item 0362 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 242 -> 0362]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Their department, from the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice. No objection being heard,… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
their department, from the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
Docket number 0285 has received a unanimous vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (13): Henry Santana, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon
Agenda item 0285 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Brayton, Calletta, Dirkin, Fernison
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Strong Women, Families, and Communities. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee… — passed
Official motion wording
Strong Women, Families, and Communities. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0284 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5.… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Committee members polled; yeas 5. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended;
a unanimous vote in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (13): Henry Santana, Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon
Agenda item 0106 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Brayton, Colletta [docket repaired from transcript: 70 -> 0106]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — 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 2:40:26.
Agenda item 0106 · 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
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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