Boston City Council
August 7, 2024 — council, 5h 17m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Expansion of the rules and passage of docket number 1-2, and adoption of document number 1-218
Official motion wording
expansion of the rules and passage of docket number 1-2, and adoption of document number 1-218
How they voted — expansion of the rules and passage of docket number 1-2, and adoption of document number 1-218
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 1:32:30.
Agenda item 1218 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleda Zapada, Dirkan, Fernandez, President Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Caleda Zapada, Dirkan, Fernerson Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Kaladazapata [docket repaired from transcript: 0695 -> 1218]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — adoption of document number 1-218
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 1:33:11.
Agenda item 1218 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 1-218 -> 1218]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting — passed
Official motion wording
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting.
How they voted
The ayes have it Verified · official minutes
Motion by Ruthzee Louijeune
[docket repaired from transcript: -> None] Mover: Louijeune (per official minutes).
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To accept and expend the amount of $94,000 in the form of a grant for fiscal year 25 local consumer aid fund
Official motion wording
to accept and expend the amount of $94,000 in the form of a grant for fiscal year 25 local consumer aid fund
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 31:02.
Agenda item 1174 · background & details
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Passage of docket number 1110
Official motion wording
passage of docket number 1110
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 53:02.
Agenda item 1110 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernando Sandison, Flint, Kaleta Zapata, Louis N, O'Row, Paleta Zapata, Penn Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernando Sandison, Flint, Kaleta Zapata, Louis, Penn Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Fernando Sandison, Flint, Kaleta Zapata, Louis, O'Row, Penn
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Acceptance of the Committee report and passage of docket number 11112
Official motion wording
acceptance of the Committee report and passage of docket number 11112
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 53:54.
Agenda item 1111 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Durkin, Flint, Kaleta Zapata, Louis N, O'Row, Penn [docket repaired from transcript: 1112 -> 1111]
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Passage of docket number one one one three
Official motion wording
passage of docket number one one one three
How they voted — passage of docket number one one one three
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 56:23.
Agenda item 0112 · background & details
Unresolvable name(s) dropped: Braden, Calletta Zapata, Durkin, Louis-N, Wheryl [docket repaired from transcript: 1113 -> 0112]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Suspension of the rules and passage of docket number 1-215
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 4:09:23.
Agenda item 0112 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0695 -> 0112]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Development Policy Fund (IDP). The IDP was established by Executive Order in February 2000 to support… — passed
Official motion wording
Development Policy Fund (IDP). The IDP was established by Executive Order in February 2000 to support the production and preservation of affordable housing in new market rate housing developments, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The committee report on docket number 0633 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Yes (1): Julia Mejia
Agenda item 0633 · background & details
Roll call vote; Unresolvable name(s) dropped: O'Row [docket repaired from transcript: 411 -> 0633]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Reconsideration of docket number 1190 to be placed in committee
Official motion wording
reconsideration of docket number 1190 to be placed in committee
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 1:05:07.
Agenda item 1190 · background & details
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Suspension and passage of docket number 1203
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 2:30:21.
Agenda item 1203 · background & details
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Suspension and passage of docket number 1124
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 2:32:00.
Agenda item 1124 · background & details
[docket repaired from transcript: 0695 -> 1124]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Suspension of the rules and passage of docket number 1216
Official motion wording
suspension of the rules and passage of docket number 1216
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 4:14:06.
Agenda item 1216 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Recognizing August 15th, 2024, as India's Independence Day
Official motion wording
recognizing August 15th, 2024, as India's Independence Day
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 4:16:51.
Agenda item 1217 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Offered the following: Resolution recognizing September 7 as Brazil's Independence Day and requesting a flag… — passed
Official motion wording
offered the following: Resolution recognizing September 7 as Brazil's Independence Day and requesting a flag raising to celebrate its perseverance on its mission to reach liberation. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Breadon, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 1219 · background & details
Motion by Brian Worrell
Mover: Worrell (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution recognizing the National Fitness Campaign
Official motion wording
resolution recognizing the National Fitness Campaign
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 4:30:26.
Agenda item 1221 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana and Weber offered the following: Resolution… — passed
Official motion wording
Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana and Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing August 17th as Garvey Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended;
How they voted
The ayes have it. Docket number 1224 has been adopted. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 1224 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber, seconded by Tania Fernandes Anderson
Mover: Weber, seconder: Fernandes Anderson (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Expansion of the rules and adoption of the rules and adoption of docket number 1225
Official motion wording
expansion of the rules and adoption of the rules and adoption of docket number 1225
How they voted — expansion of the rules and adoption of the rules and adoption of docket number 1225
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 4:50:43.
Agenda item 1225 · background & details
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How they voted — add name to personnel order 1220
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 4:51:37.
Agenda item 1225 · background & details
The outcome is inferred from the context of the roll call vote question. [docket repaired from transcript: 1220 -> 1225]
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency and Accessibility. No objection being heard… — passed
Official motion wording
Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency and Accessibility. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended;
How they voted — Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency and Accessibility. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended;
The ayes have it. This docket has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0103 · background & details
Motion by Julia Mejia
[docket repaired from transcript: 67 -> 0103] Mover: Mejia (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Adjourn the meeting in memory of the aforementioned 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 5:17:16.
Agenda item 0103 · 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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