Boston City Council
April 10, 2024 — council, 4h 24m. 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 number 0711
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 3:01:12.
Agenda item 0711 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernandez-Anderson, Lu-Ean, Pappan Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernandez-Anderson, Kalada [docket repaired from transcript: 457 -> 0711]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of April 13, 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 47:36.
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
The Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements…
Official motion wording
the Boston Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
docket number 0531 has received 11 votes in the affirmative one present and one not present Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0530 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Office…
Official motion wording
increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 6, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
docket number 0532 has received 11 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0532 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Durkin, Everton, Hamilton [docket repaired from transcript: 346 -> 0532]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual…
Official motion wording
each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in Office of the City Clerk on March 18, 2024.
How they voted
Roll call vote on docket number 0533 Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0533 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between…
Official motion wording
Police Department for the FY24 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
Docket number 0631 has received 12 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0631 · background & details
Outcome text is the clerk's instruction to conduct a roll call vote, indicating the motion passed. [docket repaired from transcript: 409 -> 0631]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
The contract also contains reforms relating to discipline, officer return to duty, paid detail system,…
Official motion wording
The contract also contains reforms relating to discipline, officer return to duty, paid detail system, and union release, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 1, 2024.
How they voted
Roll call vote on docket number 0632 Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0632 · background & details
Roll call vote announced but outcome text is not the final result [docket repaired from transcript: 410 -> 0632]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution designating a Harrow Square in the North End in recognition of Second Lieutenant Angelo R. Polcari
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 2:35:07.
Agenda item 0707 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Weld Avenue and Columbus Avenue in Jamaica Plain…
Official motion wording
Resolution designating a Hero Square at the intersection of Weld Avenue and Columbus Avenue in Jamaica Plain in recognition of Monak Whites
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 2:39:16.
Agenda item 0709 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy and Santana offered the following: Resolution… — passed
Official motion wording
Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy and Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing April 27th as The Karen Wepsic Jamaica Plain Love Your Block Day of 2024. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
docket number 0710 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0710 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana
[docket repaired from transcript: 456 -> 0710] Mover: Santana (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
13th, 2024 as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement. On motion of Councilors Worrell and FitzGerald, Rule 12… — passed
Official motion wording
13th, 2024 as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement. On motion of Councilors Worrell and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Worrell, FitzGerald, and Santana, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0712 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
[docket repaired from transcript: 458 -> 0712] Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
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Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following… — passed
Official motion wording
Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber and Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Polish Constitution Day and Flag Raising on May 3, 2024. On motion of Councilors Murphy and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
docket number 0713 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0714 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
[docket repaired from transcript: 459 -> 0714] Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
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Recognizing Polish Constitution Day and flag raising on May 3rd 2024
Official motion wording
recognizing Polish Constitution Day and flag raising on May 3rd 2024
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 3:17:48.
Agenda item 0715 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 460 -> 0715]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Adopt docket number 0176
Official motion wording
adopt docket number 0176
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 3:36:03.
Agenda item 0176 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0418 -> 0176]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors… — passed
Official motion wording
Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Pepén as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Durkan, and Pepén, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
docket number 0717 has been adopted Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0717 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Colletta, Durkin, Fernandez, Fernison [docket repaired from transcript: 463 -> 0717] Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension and passage of docket number 0546
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 4:09:38.
Agenda item 0546 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Passage of personnel order for Council of Louisiana for central staff
Official motion wording
passage of personnel order for Council of Louisiana for central staff
How they voted — passage of personnel order for Council of Louisiana for central staff
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 4:11:08.
Agenda item 0547 · background & details
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Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Personnel order, Councilor Luijian for Councilor Murphy
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 4:11:56.
Agenda item 0547 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 463 -> 0547]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Affairs. Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider Docket #0697. Reconsideration prevailed.…
Official motion wording
Affairs. Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider Docket #0697. Reconsideration prevailed. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — Affairs. Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider Docket #0697. Reconsideration prevailed. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended;
Docket number 0697 has received 12 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0697 · background & details
Motion by Ed Flynn
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleta, Durkin, Fischerow Mover: Flynn (per official minutes).
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 4:24:24.
Agenda item 0697 · 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
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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