Boston public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Council will consider several grants for pedestrian and bike lane projects, police technology, and composting initiatives. The agenda also includes committee reports on reparations and requests for hearings regarding immigrant voting rights.

• $4,785,000 grant for Canal Street and Thoreau Path pedestrian and bike lane projects
• $567,000 grant for eCitation technology in police cruisers
• Ordinance establishing the Office of Participatory Budgeting
• $90,000 grant for a composting and food waste reduction pilot project
• Committee report recommending a new draft for a reparations commission ordinance

The City Council passed an ordinance to establish a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans. The body also approved several grants for infrastructure, public safety, and environmental projects, and confirmed eight members to the Zoning Board of Appeal.

• Passed ordinance creating a Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans (13-0)
• Approved $4,785,000 grant for Canal Street, Thoreau Path, and bike lane projects
• Approved $90,000 grant for composting and food waste reduction planning
• Approved $10,000 grant for National Violence Death Reporting System data collection
• Confirmed 8 appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeal
• Approved $1,515,000 for school roof, boiler, window, and door feasibility studies
• Passed ordinance regarding gender inclusion (Chapter VI, Section 6-11)
• Approved $681,287 for Boston Public Library Professional Staff Association collective bargaining

City Council

The council will consider orders to reallocate over $31 million from collective bargaining reserves to fund Boston Public Schools. The agenda also includes several ordinances regarding the amendment of City Council electoral districts. Additionally, members proposed hearings on zoning code amendments and trash containerization.

• Order to reduce FY23 Reserves for Collective Bargaining by $31,072,029.00 to fund Boston Public Schools
• Supplemental appropriation of $37,674,337.00 for Boston Public Schools per the BTU contract
• Ordinances amending City Council electoral districts
• $106,000 grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for BPD investigations and traffic safety
• Order for a hearing on trash containerization in Boston

The City Council approved two orders to fund collective bargaining agreements between the Boston School Committee and the Boston Teachers Union. The council also authorized two grants for the Police Department and adopted several honorary resolutions.

• Approved $37,674,337.00 for FY23 Boston Public Schools collective bargaining agreements
• Approved reducing Reserves for Collective Bargaining by $31,072,029.00 to fund Boston Public Schools
• Approved $106,000.00 grant from Massachusetts Gaming Commission for Police Department investigations and safety
• Approved $59,405.30 grant from US Department of Justice for Police Department mental health and wellness services
• Adopted resolution recognizing Civic Leaders of District 7
• Adopted resolution recognizing November as Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Awareness Month
• Adopted resolution calling for September 22nd as the Day of 'Women, Life, Freedom'
• Adopted 10 resolutions in a Consent Agenda recognizing various festivals, individuals, and heritage months

City Council

The City Council will consider orders to reallocate $31,072,029.00 from reserves to fund Boston Public Schools. The agenda also includes reviewing the Mayor's disapproval of an ordinance regarding salaries for the Mayor and City Councilors. Additionally, several grants for police services, arts, and electric vehicle charging stations are presented for approval.

• Order to reduce FY23 Collective Bargaining Reserves by $31,072,029.00 for Boston Public Schools
• Supplemental appropriation of $37,674,337.00 for BPS/BTU contract costs
• Mayor's disapproval of an ordinance amending salaries for the Mayor and City Councilors
• $167,104.00 grant for electric vehicle charging stations in Allston, Dorchester, Hyde Park, and Roslindale
• $4,601,589.00 grant for the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture

The City Council voted 9-4 to override the mayor's veto of an ordinance amending salary categories for certain offices, including the mayor and city councilors. The council also approved $37.7 million for Boston Public Schools teacher contracts, $30.3 million for a new Josiah Quincy Upper School building, and passed a redistricting ordinance in a new draft (9-4). Several grants and appointments were accepted, and resolutions on gun violence and labor support were adopted.

• Overrode mayor's veto of salary ordinance (9-4)
• Approved $37.7M for BPS teacher contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $30.3M for new Josiah Quincy Upper School (12-0)
• Passed redistricting ordinance in new draft (9-4)
• Approved $4.6M grant for public arts and culture
• Approved $3.45M grant for Safe and Successful Youth Initiative
• Elected Dassie Bheecham as Assistant City Clerk (12-0)
• Declared gun violence a public health emergency (resolution adopted)

City Council

The City Council will consider several federal grants for senior services, including nutrition and caregiver support programs. The Council will also review a recommended $686,800.00 appropriation for the Cemetery Division. Additionally, several orders for public hearings regarding school safety, pool conditions, and migrant services are proposed.

• $1,969,066.00 grant for nutrition services for older adults
• $686,800.00 appropriation for the Cemetery Division
• $40,875.00 grant for Boston Police Department Harbor Patrol Unit vessels and equipment
• Hearing order regarding facility conditions and lifeguard shortages at BCYF pools
• Hearing order regarding redistricting principles

The City Council accepted and referred to committee seven federal grants totaling over $4.6 million for the Age Strong Commission to fund nutrition, home-based support, caregiver, and health promotion services for older adults. Two smaller grants for police department programs were passed under suspension of rules: $62,569 for sex offender registry address verification and $40,875 for harbor patrol vessel equipment. The council also passed an appropriation of $686,800 from the Cemetery Trust Fund for the Cemetery Division and Parks Department, and approved a temporary employee appointment. All other items were procedural, including resolutions and hearing orders referred to committees.

• Referred 7 federal grants totaling $4,623,970 to Committee on Strong Women, Families, and Communities for elder services
• Passed $62,569 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for police sex offender registry address verification
• Passed $40,875 Port Security Grant for Boston Police Harbor Patrol vessel equipment
• Passed $686,800 appropriation from Cemetery Trust Fund for Cemetery Division and Parks Department
• Approved temporary employee Lindsey Santana in City Council under suspension of rules
• Placed on file mayoral appointment of Mariangely Solis-Cervera to Residency Compliance Commission
• Adopted consent agenda of 16 resolutions and memorials

City Council

The City Council will consider a home rule petition to establish fossil fuel-free standards for new construction and major renovations. The agenda also includes accepting federal grants totaling over $49 million for homelessness services, youth violence reduction, and nuclear material detection. Additionally, several requests for public hearings regarding local parks and pool closures are listed.

• Home rule petition for fossil fuel-free standards in new construction
• $45,000,000 federal grant for homelessness services
• $3,450,000 grant for the Youth Initiative to reduce violence
• $950,000 grant for detecting radioactive materials
• Hearing request regarding cleanliness and safety at Clifford Park

The City Council approved eight home rule petitions for disability pensions for individual city employees, all passed in new drafts. Several grant applications and appointments were referred to committees or placed on file, with no final votes on those items. The meeting also adopted a consent agenda of resolutions and recognized numerous community members.

• Passed home rule petition for disability pension for Elaina McAlister (new draft)
• Passed home rule petition for disability pension for Kurt Stokinger (new draft)
• Passed home rule petition for disability pension for Matthew Morris (new draft)
• Passed home rule petition for disability pension for Harry Jean (new draft)
• Passed home rule petition for disability pension for Terry Cotton (new draft)
• Passed home rule petition for disability pension for Ryan Lenane (new draft)
• Passed home rule petition for disability pension for Scott O'Brien (new draft)
• Passed home rule petition for disability pension for Richard Cintolo (new draft)

City Council

The City Council will consider several orders from the Mayor, including salary amendments for city officials and surveillance policy reviews. The agenda also includes accepting various grants for transportation improvements, elder nutrition, and public safety. Additionally, the council will review supplemental appropriations for school bus driver contracts.

• $16,527,831 HUD grant for the Continuum of Care program to support the unsheltered homeless
• $6,785,000 BPDA grant for Canal Street, Thoreau Path, and Northern Avenue Bridge projects
• $1,510,820 supplemental appropriation for Transdev bus driver contracts in Boston Public Schools
• $4,000,000 grant for Enhanced 911 services via the Police Department
• Amendments to City Code regarding salaries for the Mayor and City Councilors

The Boston City Council passed an order reauthorizing the Sheltered Market Program for an additional three years, which aims to foster equity in city contracting. The council also passed an ordinance codifying policy on flag displays at City Hall Plaza and adopted a home rule petition regarding electronic absentee ballots for uniformed services voters. Several grant acceptances and appropriations were approved, including funding for homeless services, pedestrian improvements, and public safety. A proposed $10 million ARPA grant was amended to $5 million but failed to pass.

• Reauthorized Sheltered Market Program for 3 years
• Passed ordinance codifying flag display policy on City Hall Plaza
• Passed home rule petition on electronic absentee ballots (12-0)
• Approved $16.5M HUD Continuum of Care grant for homeless services
• Approved $6.785M BPDA grant for pedestrian and bike improvements
• Approved $4M Public Safety Answering Point grant for 911 services
• Approved $2.3M State Elder Lunch Program grant
• Failed to pass $5M ARPA grant (5-7)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several federal grants for COVID-19 recovery and local programs. A motion was passed to move $5,000,000 from the Mayor's Office of Housing to the Dorchester Fieldhouse within a larger $349,500,000 grant. The agenda also includes requests for public hearings on topics such as police response to white supremacy and LGBTQ+ youth homelessness.

• $5,000,000 reallocated from Mayor's Office of Housing to Dorchester Fieldhouse
• $349,500,000 federal grant for COVID-19 response and recovery
• $17,700,000 federal grant for COVID-19 response and recovery
• $145,115.00 appropriation for Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors contract
• $75,000 grant for the FY23 Local Consumer Program

The City Council passed the Boston Fair Chance Act ordinance, which was introduced as a new draft after the mayor disapproved a previous version. The council also approved a $349.5 million ARPA grant order and a $17.7 million ARPA grant order, both in new drafts. Several resolutions and orders for hearings were adopted or referred to committees.

• Passed Boston Fair Chance Act ordinance (10-0)
• Approved $349.5M ARPA grant order (12-0, 1 not present)
• Approved $17.7M ARPA grant order (12-0, 1 not present)
• Passed resolution calling for end to U.S. embargo against Cuba (9-3, 1 present)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Dominican Cultural Day (12-0)
• Adopted resolution condemning hateful vandalism targeting LGBTQ+ seniors
• Adopted resolution supporting 32BJ SEIU's Security Officer Campaign
• Adopted consent agenda with 15 resolutions

City Council

The City Council will consider several grants and committee reports. These include funding for affordable housing, senior nutrition services, and youth violence prevention programs. The meeting also includes notices regarding local appointments and development projects.

• $40,000,000 for the Inclusionary Development Policy Fund to produce and preserve affordable housing
• $300,000 grant from the Boston Red Sox Arts Fund for arts and culture programs
• $177,886.31 grant for the FY22 State Elder Lunch Program
• $50,000 grant for the FY22 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative
• Ordinance establishing the Boston Fair Chance Act (recommended to pass in new draft)

The City Council approved the amended FY2023 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order (Dockets #0762 and #0763) with partial overrides, after a revised amendment to fully fund 6,000 youth summer jobs and 1,500 year-round jobs failed on an 8-5 vote. The council also passed several grant acceptances, including $349.5 million in federal ARPA funds (amended to add $5 million for the Dorchester Fieldhouse, then referred back to committee), and elected Alex Geourntas as City Clerk unanimously. Multiple other orders and ordinances were passed, including the Boston Fair Chance Act and an ordinance on exterior wall inspections.

• Approved FY23 budget with partial overrides (13-0)
• Failed revised override to fully fund 6,000 youth summer jobs (8-5)
• Elected Alex Geourntas as City Clerk (13-0)
• Passed Boston Fair Chance Act ordinance
• Passed $349.5M ARPA grant order, amended to add $5M for Dorchester Fieldhouse, then referred back to committee (8-5)
• Passed $40M Inclusionary Development Policy Fund order
• Passed $21.6M HOME-ARP grant order
• Passed $17.7M ARPA grant order (12-0, 1 not present)

City Council

The City Council will review an amended FY2023 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order following the Mayor's disapproval of a previous version. Committee reports recommend accepting grants for diesel emissions reduction and energy efficiency outreach, as well as acquiring land in Hyde Park. The agenda also includes motions for hearings on taxi medallion buy-backs and minority business access.

• $350,000 grant to purchase fuel-efficient school buses via the DER Grant
• $180,000 grant for energy efficiency outreach in environmental justice communities
• Eminent domain acquisition of two parcels at 0-4 Lakeside Avenue for Sprague Pond parkland
• Hearing order for using ARPA funds to buy-back Hackney Carriage Medallions
• Petition for municipal voting rights for residents aged 16 and 17

The City Council referred the mayor's disapproved FY2023 appropriation and tax order and the amended order to the Ways and Means Committee. It passed a home rule petition for a special law re: Chapter 30B, accepted and passed two grant orders (DER grant for school buses, Community First Partnership grant), and approved an eminent domain taking for Sprague Pond parkland. The Council also confirmed constable appointments, adopted several resolutions, and approved temporary employee appointments.

• Referred mayor's disapproved FY2023 appropriation and tax order to Ways and Means Committee
• Passed home rule petition re: Chapter 30B (12 yeas)
• Accepted $350,000 DER grant for fuel-efficient school buses
• Accepted $180,000 Community First Partnership grant for energy efficiency outreach
• Approved eminent domain taking for Sprague Pond Shoreline Reserve (12 yeas)
• Confirmed renewal and new constable appointments
• Adopted resolution dedicating Savin Hill Ave & Sydney St as Hero Square (12 yeas)
• Adopted resolution acknowledging and apologizing for role in Trans-Atlantic slave trade (12 yeas)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a request to accept over $21.5 million in federal HOME-ARP funds to provide housing for vulnerable populations and those experiencing homelessness. The agenda also includes several proposals to set spending limits for various city revolving funds for Fiscal Year 2023, including funds for schools, police training, and public art.

• $21,597,797.00 HOME-ARP grant for housing vulnerable populations
• Home Rule Petition for affordable housing in South Boston
• $500,000 appropriation from the Boston Equity Fund for cannabis business grants
• Designation of Highland Park Architectural Conservation District in Roxbury
• $34,309.00 grant for forensic science training and education

The Boston City Council passed the FY2023 annual appropriation for the School Department (10-3) and the annual appropriation and tax order for the city (13-0). It also approved a $550.37 million capital improvement appropriation and a $138.5 million Boston Public Schools capital appropriation, both assigned for further action. The council also passed a Home Rule Petition for affordable housing in South Boston and accepted a $21.6 million federal HOME-ARP grant for homeless housing.

• Passed FY2023 School Department appropriation (10-3)
• Passed FY2023 annual appropriation and tax order (13-0)
• Approved $550.37M capital improvement appropriation (13-0)
• Approved $138.5M BPS capital appropriation (13-0)
• Passed Home Rule Petition for affordable housing in South Boston
• Accepted $21.6M HOME-ARP grant for homeless housing
• Approved $40M OPEB Liability Trust Fund appropriation (13-0)
• Adopted LGBTQIA+ Pride Month resolution

City Council

The City Council will consider an order to acquire two parcels at 0-4 Lakeside Avenue in Hyde Park via eminent domain. This project would use Community Preservation Fund monies to create permanently protected parkland. The agenda also includes mayoral appointments and orders for the FY23 Operating Budget.

• Eminent domain acquisition of two parcels at 0-4 Lakeside Avenue, Hyde Park
• Use of Community Preservation Fund monies for Sprague Pond Shoreline Reserve
• Confirmation of appointments to the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health
• Orders for the FY23 Operating Budget

The Boston City Council confirmed four appointments to the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health, including reappointments of Guale Valdez and Phillomin Laptiste, and new appointments of Greg Wilmot and Sandro Galea. The council also passed several orders accepting state and federal grants for senior services, and approved temporary City Council staff appointments. An order to acquire parkland by eminent domain was referred to committee, and several other items were placed on file or referred.

• Confirmed reappointment of Guale Valdez to Board of Health
• Confirmed reappointment of Phillomin Laptiste to Board of Health
• Confirmed appointment of Greg Wilmot to Board of Health
• Confirmed appointment of Sandro Galea to Board of Health
• Passed order accepting $1,056,840 grant for Council on Aging
• Passed order accepting $286,860 grant for Senior Companion Program
• Passed order accepting $137,753 grant for Retirement Senior Volunteer Program
• Adopted resolution opposing H.1234 and 2022 state ballot initiative

City Council

The City Council will review orders from the Mayor to reallocate funds from the Collective Bargaining Reserve to cover wage increases for several departments. The agenda also includes a $900,000 limit for the City Hall Child Care revolving fund.

• $123,291.00 appropriation for Boston Public Health Commission contract increases
• $94,113.00 appropriation for Inspectional Services Department contract increases
• $5,473.00 appropriation for Boston Police Department contract increases
• $900,000.00 limit for the City Hall Child Care revolving fund
• Hearing order regarding ARPA funding for South Boston Community Health Center expansion

City Council

The City Council will review orders for the FY23 operating and capital budgets. The agenda also includes an ordinance for periodic inspections of building exterior walls and a $492,286 grant for an e-cargo bike pilot.

• Ordinance for periodic inspection of building exterior walls
• $492,286.00 grant for an e-cargo bike delivery pilot program
• Orders for the FY23 Operating Budget and capital fund transfers
• Hearing on Workforce Development Housing for City employees
• Hearing on transparency regarding spending on ELL students

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution to name the Children's Room in the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library as 'JaiJai's Room' in memory of Jairam Miguel Rodrigues Rao. The council also confirmed constable appointments, placed mayoral appointments on file, and referred several orders and resolutions to committees. No major budget or policy decisions were made; most items were procedural or referred for further study.

• Adopted resolution naming library room 'JaiJai's Room' (12-0)
• Confirmed renewal appointments of constables for 2022-2025
• Confirmed new constable appointments for 2022-2025
• Confirmed renewal Inspectional Services constable appointments
• Placed on file mayoral appointment of Alexandra L. Lawrence as Deputy Chief of Administration
• Placed on file mayoral appointment of Santiago Graces as Chief Information Officer
• Placed on file mayoral appointment of Jose F. Masso as Chief of Human Services
• Passed order requesting information on recent city hires (with substituted language)

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting a $349,500,000 federal grant to fund COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. The agenda also includes orders for the FY23 operating budget and proposed hearings regarding housing code enforcement and park renovations.

• Acceptance of a $349,500,000 federal grant for COVID-19 recovery and Green New Deal initiatives
• Acceptance of a $40,000,000 federal grant for revenue replacement
• Orders for the FY23 Operating Budget and capital fund transfer appropriations
• Proposed hearing on the impact of housing code enforcement
• Proposed hearing on diversifying cannabis business models

The Boston City Council met on May 4, 2022, and took mostly procedural actions. It referred two ARPA grant acceptance orders (totaling $389.5 million) to the Committee on Boston's COVID-19 Recovery, and referred several hearing orders to various committees. The Council also adopted multiple resolutions, including recognizing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and supporting state forfeiture reform bills. No final votes on substantive policy were taken.

• Referred $349.5M ARPA grant order to Committee on Boston's COVID-19 Recovery
• Referred $40M ARPA grant order to Committee on Boston's COVID-19 Recovery
• Referred hearing order on inequitable housing code enforcement to Committee on City Services
• Referred hearing order on Malcolm X Park renovation to Committee on Environmental Justice
• Referred hearing order on diversifying cannabis business models to Committee on Small Business
• Adopted resolution recognizing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
• Adopted resolution supporting forfeiture reform bills S.2671 and S.2105
• Adopted consent agenda with 11 resolutions

City Council

The City Council is reviewing orders to accept $40 million for the Inclusionary Development Policy Fund and various federal HUD grants. The agenda also includes a $2,954,828 appropriation for union contract wage increases and school repair program requests.

• Acceptance of $40,000,000 for the Inclusionary Development Policy Fund
• Federal HUD grants including $18,000,000 for Community Development Block Grants
• $2,954,828 supplemental appropriation for AFSCME contract wage increases
• $266,500 grant for the FY22 Local Cultural Council Program
• MSBA repair program requests for Haley Pilot, Curley K-8, and Burke High schools

The Boston City Council approved a $2.95 million supplemental appropriation to fund the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement, confirmed Christopher Cook to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, and passed several grant acceptances and resolutions, including one to make Eid al-Fitr a city holiday. All items were approved as recommended by committees; no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $2,954,828 supplemental appropriation for AFSCME contract (passed)
• Confirmed Christopher Cook to Boston Water and Sewer Commission (confirmed)
• Approved $40M Inclusionary Development Policy Fund acceptance (referred to committee)
• Approved FY22 HUD grant acceptance up to $31M (referred to committee)
• Approved FY22 Senior Companion Program grant of $286,860 (referred to committee)
• Approved Community First Partnership grant of $180,000 (referred to committee)
• Approved FY22 Retirement Senior Volunteer Program grant of $137,753 (referred to committee)
• Adopted resolution to make Eid al-Fitr a city holiday (adopted)

City Council

The Boston City Council is considering several mayoral orders regarding the FY2023 budget. These items include large-scale appropriations for citywide infrastructure, school system improvements, and various departmental revolving funds.

• $550,370,000 appropriation for city land, assets, and infrastructure repairs
• $138,535,000 appropriation for Boston Public Schools land and asset acquisition
• $40,000,000 appropriation to the OPEB Liability Trust Fund
• $36,000,000 for equipment leases including vehicles and computers
• $1,600,000 to address transportation network services impact on roads and bridges

City Council

The Council is reviewing an appropriation of $27,205,854.00 from the Community Preservation Fund for local projects. The agenda also includes orders for school repair programs and hearings on topics such as pest control and mental health curriculum in schools.

• $27,205,854.00 appropriation from FY2022 community preservation fund revenues
• MSBA Statements of Interest for Blackstone School and the Accelerated Repair Program
• Order for a hearing on municipal bonds for affordable housing
• Ordinance creating a Municipal Identification Card
• Petition for a Special Law regarding environmental justice

The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 6, 2022, and took several actions. It referred two orders regarding Massachusetts School Building Authority statements of interest to the Committee on Ways and Means, including one for an Accelerated Repair Program covering six schools. The Council also referred a petition for additional liquor licenses and an ordinance creating a municipal identification card to the Committee on Government Operations. Several temporary employee appointments were approved under suspension of the rules, and a resolution supporting the Massachusetts State House Employee Union was adopted.

• Referred MSBA statements of interest orders to Committee on Ways and Means
• Referred petition for additional liquor licenses to Committee on Government Operations
• Referred municipal ID card ordinance to Committee on Government Operations
• Approved temporary employee appointments (multiple orders, passed under suspension)
• Adopted resolution supporting Massachusetts State House Employee Union
• Adopted consent agenda resolutions honoring Vietnam War Veterans Day and in memory of Edward Crosby 'Ned' Johnson III

City Council

The City Council is considering a $350,000 grant to fund fuel-efficient school buses for the Boston Public School fleet. The agenda also includes reports on extending nine urban renewal plans and an ordinance regarding residential picketing. Additionally, several orders for public hearings on waste services and student athletics are presented.

• $350,000 grant for fuel-efficient school buses via the DER Grant
• Short term extension of nine urban renewal plans in Boston
• Ordinance regarding targeted residential picketing
• Order for a hearing on recycling, compost, and waste services
• Order for a hearing regarding a city-level Conservation Corps for Boston

The Boston City Council approved a short-term extension of nine urban renewal plans (13-0) and passed a new draft of an ordinance targeting residential picketing (9-4). Several other items were referred to committees, including a home rule petition on Chapter 30B, a diesel emissions grant, and a special law for four additional liquor licenses. The council also adopted multiple resolutions and a consent agenda of recognitions.

• Approved short-term extension of nine urban renewal plans (13-0)
• Passed ordinance on targeted residential picketing (9-4)
• Referred home rule petition on Chapter 30B to Government Operations
• Referred $350,000 diesel emissions grant to Environmental Justice Committee
• Referred confirmation of Christopher Cook to Boston Water and Sewer Commission
• Adopted resolution supporting PILOT legislation
• Adopted resolution supporting electric bicycle legislation
• Adopted consent agenda with 20 resolutions

City Council

The Council will consider a supplemental appropriation of $2,954,828.00 to cover FY22 costs in the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. The agenda also includes accepting a $1,056,840.00 grant for services for older adults. Several hearings are proposed regarding surveillance equipment and urban renewal plans.

• $2,954,828.00 supplemental appropriation for AFSCME contract FY22 costs
• $1,056,840.00 State FY22 Council On Aging formula grant acceptance
• Hearing regarding government transparency and surveillance equipment
• Extension of nine urban renewal plans in Boston
• Hearing regarding a Cradle to Career Tracking System

The Boston City Council confirmed three appointments to the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission: Ralph Jackson, Edward Fleck, and Mark Kiefer. The council also adopted a resolution supporting Sheraton Hotel Workers and approved several temporary employee appointments. Several other items, including a $2.95 million AFSCME collective bargaining appropriation and a $1.06 million elder affairs grant, were referred to committees for further review.

• Confirmed Ralph Jackson to Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (term expiring May 1, 2023)
• Confirmed Edward Fleck as alternate member, Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (term expiring May 1, 2024)
• Confirmed Mark Kiefer to Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (term expiring May 1, 2026)
• Adopted resolution in support of Sheraton Hotel Workers
• Approved temporary employee appointments in City Council (multiple, effective March-April 2022)
• Adopted consent agenda of 15 resolutions (recognitions and memorials)

City Council

The City Council will consider several grant acceptances, including funds for firefighter training and an e-cargo bike delivery pilot. The agenda also includes requests for hearings on cannabis regulation and city contract equity. Additionally, the council will review appointments for temporary staff.

• $555,166.40 FEMA grant for Fire Department safety training and equipment
• $492,286.00 grant for an e-cargo bike delivery pilot program
• $38,829.16 grant for firefighter safety and exercise equipment
• $14,732.00 donation of bicycle helmets for the Boston Police Department
• Proposed ordinance regarding targeted residential picketing

City Council

The City Council will review several grant acceptances for school repairs and public safety. The agenda includes a $2,016,409.00 reallocation to fund collective bargaining wage increases. The council will also review the third draft of the Boston Fair Chance Act ordinance.

• $2,016,409.00 appropriation for SENA collective bargaining wage increases
• Statement of Interest for repairs at six Boston schools
• Third draft of the Boston Fair Chance Act ordinance
• $237,500 grant for Fire Department HazMat equipment and maintenance
• Hearing request for a Rent-to-Own Pilot Program

The Boston City Council approved two related orders to fund collective bargaining agreements with SENA: a $2,016,409 reduction in the Reserve for Collective Bargaining and a supplemental appropriation of the same amount for FY22. The council also passed a $40,500 grant for the Adopt A Statue Endowment Fund and adopted several resolutions and consent agenda items. Most other items were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $2,016,409 appropriation for SENA collective bargaining agreements
• Approved $2,016,409 transfer from Reserve for Collective Bargaining
• Approved $40,500 Adopt A Statue Endowment Fund grant
• Adopted resolution recognizing March 13, 2022 as Essential Workers Day
• Adopted resolution recognizing March as National Social Worker Month
• Approved temporary employee appointments for David Mareira and Brenna Broderick
• Adopted consent agenda with 9 resolutions
• Referred MSBA Statement of Interest for six schools to Ways and Means

City Council

The City Council will consider a $27,205,854.00 appropriation from the Community Preservation Fund. The agenda also includes several federal grant acceptances for police and fire department operations. Additionally, the council will review an ordinance regarding targeted residential picketing.

• $27,205,854.00 appropriation from Community Preservation Fund revenues
• $24,154,518.85 SAFER grant for Fire Department training and salaries
• $2,500,000.00 DOJ grant for the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
• Ordinance regarding targeted residential picketing
• Home Rule petition for real estate transfer fees and senior property tax relief

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a request to reallocate $2,016,409.00 to fund wage increases in collective bargaining agreements. The agenda also includes the acceptance of grants for community safety, ADA improvements, and a Green New Deal search. Additionally, the council will consider committee reports regarding an ordinance for a Commission on Black Men and Boys.

• $2,016,409.00 appropriation for SENA collective bargaining wage increases
• $1,642,723.10 grant for the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative
• $250,000.00 grant for the FY22 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program
• Ordinance to create a Commission on Black Men and Boys
• $65,000.00 Barr Foundation grant for Green New Deal Senior Advisor search

The City Council passed an ordinance creating a Commission on Black Men and Boys, as recommended by the Committee on Government Operations. It also approved a $250,000 state grant for municipal ADA improvements and a $200,000 No Kid Hungry grant for a fellowship on food access. Three appointments to the Boston Housing Authority Monitoring Committee were confirmed, and a resolution calling on the Biden Administration to cease deportations of Haitian migrants under Title 42 was adopted.

• Passed ordinance creating a Commission on Black Men and Boys
• Approved $250,000 grant for the FY22 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program
• Approved $200,000 No Kid Hungry Grant for a fellowship on food access
• Confirmed Cokiena Fuller, Ana Calderon, and Dacia Morales to the Boston Housing Authority Monitoring Committee
• Adopted resolution calling on the Biden Administration to cease deportations of Haitian migrants under Title 42
• Approved temporary employee appointments in the City Council
• Adopted consent agenda of resolutions in memory of individuals and recognizing a JROTC program
• Referred multiple orders for hearings to committees, including on communications access for people with disabilities and equity in city contracts

City Council

The Council will consider an order authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds for up to $200,000,000.00 to potentially reduce debt service costs. The agenda also includes orders for hearings regarding Boston Public Schools enrollment and property tax abatements in the Newmarket area. Additionally, the council will review applications for the Commission on Black Men and Boys.

• Authorization of refunding bonds up to $200,000,000.00
• Third draft of the Boston Fair Chance Act ordinance
• Hearing order regarding declining enrollment at Boston Public Schools
• Hearing order for property tax abatements in the Newmarket area
• Order to accept and expend ARPA grant funds

The Boston City Council approved the issuance of up to $200 million in refunding bonds to potentially save on debt service costs, and referred a proposed Boston Fair Chance Act ordinance to committee. Several resolutions and hearing orders were adopted or referred, including support for equitable representation and a hearing on declining school enrollment. The meeting was largely procedural, with most items passed unanimously.

• Approved $200M refunding bonds order (13-0)
• Referred Boston Fair Chance Act ordinance to Government Operations Committee
• Adopted resolution supporting H.3115 equitable representation (13-0)
• Referred hearing order on BPS declining enrollment to Education Committee
• Referred hearing order on Newmarket property tax abatements to Ways and Means
• Referred hearing order on 2020 public health declaration to Public Health Committee
• Referred working session on Black Men and Boys Commission applications to Civil Rights Committee
• Adopted consent agenda with 6 resolutions (13-0)

City Council

The council is reviewing a $5,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding reparations and commissions for black men and boys.

• $5,000,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Ordinance creating a commission to study reparations for African Americans
• $250,000 ADA Improvement Grant for vertical lift installation
• Hearing order regarding sidewalk snow removal during storms
• Text amendment to the zoning code for formula retail uses

The Boston City Council passed a $5 million grant from the U.S. Treasury's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for COVID-19 recovery. It also approved a $9,000 grant for a Boston University research partnership on police responses to mental health calls, and set special elections for District 1. Several ordinances and hearing orders were referred to committees, including a reparations study commission and a commission on Black men and boys.

• Approved $5M federal grant for COVID recovery (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 BU research grant for police mental health response (13-0)
• Approved special elections for District 1 on April 5 and May 3, 2022 (13-0)
• Referred ordinance creating reparations commission to committee
• Referred ordinance creating Commission on Black Men and Boys to committee
• Referred hearing orders on sidewalk snow clearance, recycling, lawn equipment, affordable housing marketing, youth mental health, and vaccine mandate MOA
• Adopted consent agenda with four resolutions (13-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing mayoral orders to accept several federal and state grants. These funds are designated for fire department staffing, police initiatives, and food insecurity programs. The agenda also includes notices of mayoral appointments.

• Order authorizing bond refunding up to $200,000,000.00
• $24,154,518.85 SAFER grant for Boston Fire Department training and salaries
• $5,000,000.00 U.S. Treasury grant for pandemic recovery
• $2,500,000.00 DOJ grant for the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
• $200,000.00 'No Kid Hungry' grant for food insecurity solutions

The Boston City Council adopted its rules for Municipal Years 2022-2023, with an amendment offered by Councilor Breadon, all by 13-0 votes. It also passed an order authorizing up to $200 million in refunding bonds to potentially reduce debt service costs, and approved several grant acceptances and temporary employee appointments. Most other items were referred to committees for further review.

• Adopted Council rules for 2022-2023, as amended (13-0)
• Passed order authorizing up to $200M in refunding bonds (13-0)
• Approved $24.15M SAFER grant for firefighter training and salaries (referred to committee)
• Approved $5M COVID-19 recovery grant (referred to committee)
• Approved $2.5M Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant (referred to committee)
• Approved $527,586 Connected and Protect grant (referred to committee)
• Approved $491,316 First Responders CARA grant (referred to committee)
• Approved $272,013 DNA Capacity Enhancement grant (referred to committee)

City Council

The City Council will receive notices regarding numerous mayoral appointments to various city departments and offices. The meeting also includes communications about amendments to two BPDA development projects. Additionally, several orders for temporary City Council employees will be presented.

• Mayoral appointments for various department commissioners and chiefs
• Second Amendment to 252-264 Huntington Ave Chapter 121A Project
• Eighth Amendment to Mission Main Chapter 121A Project
• 2021 civil immigration detainer results from the Police Commissioner
• Appointments of temporary employees to the City Council

The Boston City Council held its first meeting of 2022, during which Councilor Flynn was elected President for the 2022-2023 municipal years with 13 votes. The council also adopted temporary rules for 2022-2023, approved several temporary staff appointments, and placed numerous mayoral appointments on file. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected Councilor Flynn as City Council President for 2022-2023 (13 votes)
• Adopted City Council Rules of 2020-2021, except Rule 36, as temporary rules for 2022-2023
• Approved temporary employee appointments for various councilors (passed under suspension of rules)
• Passed orders requesting information on COVID-19 vaccination mandate and Best Western Roundhouse Hotel
• Placed on file mayoral appointments for multiple department heads and commissioners
• Adopted consent agenda items