Boston City Council
February 28, 2024 — council, 5h 10m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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As Juan Aurelio Lopez Day in the City of Boston. On the motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was… — passed
Official motion wording
as Juan Aurelio Lopez Day in the City of Boston. On the motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0410 · background & details
Motion by Liz Breadon
[docket repaired from transcript: 264 -> 0410] Mover: Breadon (per official minutes).
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FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution to honor John D. O'Bryant Students. On
How they voted — FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution to honor John D. O'Bryant Students. On
Talking number 0403 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 0403 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta, Durkin, Fernandeson Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta, Durkin, Fernandesandson [docket repaired from transcript: 259 -> 0403] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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How they voted — President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the February 14, 2024 meeting.
The ayes have it. The minutes of the last meeting are approved. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0403 · background & details
Motion by Ruthzee Louijeune
[docket repaired from transcript: 259 -> 0403] Mover: Louijeune (per official minutes).
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No cost to the City with a potential for revenue share. BTD has identified two vendors through the public…
Official motion wording
no cost to the City with a potential for revenue share. BTD has identified two vendors through the public procurement process that offer different models that address the distinct challenges to locate curbside EV charging, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order should pass.
How they voted
Document 0143 has received 12 votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0143 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta [docket repaired from transcript: 99 -> 0143]
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Recognizing and celebrating Irish-American Heritage Month. On the motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, Rule… — passed
Official motion wording
recognizing and celebrating Irish-American Heritage Month. On the motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Breadon as an original co-sponsor. On
How they voted
all those in favor say aye all opposed say nay the ayes have it this docket has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0402 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
[docket repaired from transcript: 32 -> 0402] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana and Weber offered the following: Resolution to formally… — passed
Official motion wording
FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana and Weber offered the following: Resolution to formally support the Roxbury District Increment Financing (DIF) to be utilized in District 7. On
How they voted
Document 0404 has received 10 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (7): Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0404 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Luizan, Peppin [docket repaired from transcript: 260 -> 0404] Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
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0405 Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy… — passed
Official motion wording
0405 Councilor Fernandes Anderson, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution in recognition and celebration of the great abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
This docket has passed, has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0405 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
[docket repaired from transcript: 261 -> 0405] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution… — passed
Official motion wording
FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing the achievements of Black Veterans. On
How they voted
Roll call vote on document number 0408. All councillors voted yes. Verified · official minutes
Yes (6): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0408 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colleta, Durkin, Louis-N, Meeheer, Peppin Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Closure. On the motion of Councilors Weber and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as… — passed
Official motion wording
closure. On the motion of Councilors Weber and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On
How they voted
Thank you, docket number 0409 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes (8): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0409 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber, seconded by Henry Santana
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Galeta, Luugen, Rerell Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Galeta, Luugen, Rerell Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Colletta, Galeta Mover: Weber, seconder: Santana (per official minutes).
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Suspension of the rules and adoption of docket 0411
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 4:11:11.
Agenda item 0041 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Colletta Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Caleta, Colletta [docket repaired from transcript: 265 -> 0041]
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Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution declaring March 2, 2024 as Burna… — passed
Official motion wording
Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution declaring March 2, 2024 as Burna Boy Day in the City of Boston. On
How they voted
Document 0412 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Yes (5): John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0412 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Durkin, Fernandis Anderson, L, Lujana, Perth Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Durkin, Fernandis Anderson, L, Lujana, Perth Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Durkin, Fernandis Anderson, Lewyenne, Lujana [docket repaired from transcript: 266 -> 0412] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Commission to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund investigations that are…
Official motion wording
Commission to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund investigations that are coordinated between the Boston Police Department Human Trafficking Unit and other law enforcement entities, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted — Commission to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund investigations that are coordinated between the Boston Police Department Human Trafficking Unit and other law enforcement entities, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
Dock number 0283 has received 11 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0283 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Colletta, Durkin
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How they voted — Roll call vote on document 0282
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 4:57:32.
Agenda item 0283 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Durkin [docket repaired from transcript: 0282 -> 0283]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Grant will fund high-visibility enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to, speeding…
Official motion wording
grant will fund high-visibility enforcement of motor vehicle laws, including but not limited to, speeding and aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving and occupant protection, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
Docket number 0344 has received 11 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0344 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 228 -> 0344]
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Later in the session, Councilor Santana moved for reconsideration of Docket #0387. Reconsideration prevailed.… — passed
Official motion wording
Later in the session, Councilor Santana moved for reconsideration of Docket #0387. Reconsideration prevailed. On
How they voted
Document 0387 has received 11 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Yes (7): Tania Fernandes Anderson, John FitzGerald, Ed Flynn, Erin Murphy, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, Benjamin Weber
Agenda item 0387 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayton, Caleta, Colletta, Durkin, Oujan, Weirle, Whoreau Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayton, Caleta, Durkin, Fernandez, Oujan Mover: Santana (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Later in the session, Councilor Santana moved for reconsideration of Docket #0388. Reconsideration prevailed.… — passed
Official motion wording
Later in the session, Councilor Santana moved for reconsideration of Docket #0388. Reconsideration prevailed. On
How they voted
this document has been adopted and passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0388 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Brayon, Caleta, Colletta, Durkin, Ougen, Weirle, Whoreau Mover: Santana (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Later in the session, Councilor Santana moved for reconsideration of Docket #0389. Reconsideration prevailed.… — passed
Official motion wording
Later in the session, Councilor Santana moved for reconsideration of Docket #0389. Reconsideration prevailed. On
How they voted — Later in the session, Councilor Santana moved for reconsideration of Docket #0389. Reconsideration prevailed. On
Docket number 0389 has been adopted in this past. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0389 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana
Mover: Santana (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Docket number 0390
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 5:05:45.
Agenda item 0389 · background & details
Roll call vote requested [docket repaired from transcript: 0390 -> 0389]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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