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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Boston was held in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, City Hall at 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Councilors Present: President Ross in the Chair, all Councilors present.
Clergy:City Clerk Rosaria Salerno, delivered the invocation and the meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The following were received:
Docket	Short Description
0278	President Ross moved to adopt the minutes from the February 11, 2009 meeting. Motion prevailed. On motion of Councilor Ciommo, Docket No. 0278 and 0279 was taken out of order. Councilor Ciommo on behalf of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following: On the message and order, referred on February 11, 2009, Docket #0278, to reduce the appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $2,944,070.00 to provide funding in the Boston Police Department for the FY09 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City and the Boston Police Superior Officers Federation, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted, the order was passed; yeas 13.
0279	On the message and order, referred on February 11, 2009, Docket #0279, approving a supplemental appropriation of $2,944,070.00 for the Police Department for FY09, to cover the cost items contained within the collective Bargaining agreement between the City and the Boston Police Superior Officers Federation, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
0329	On motion of Councilor Turner Docket No. 0329 was taken out of order. Councilors Turner, Yoon, Yancey and Tobin offered the following:Resolution regarding the Low Power FM Radio Campaign. On motion of Councilor Turner, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
0308	Message and order authorizing the Boston Police Department Hackney Division to establish in accordance with General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ a revolving fund for FY09 for New Driver Instructional Purposes. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
0309	Message and order authorizing the Police Commissioner to accept and expend the FY09 State 911 Department PSAP and Regional Emergency Communication Center Support and Incentive grant of $1,649,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety State 911 Department. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
0310	Message and order authorizing the Transportation Commissioner to accept and expend a grant of $40,000.00 from the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works, for the purpose of creating a bike share program for City employees and special events participants at City Hall, as well as regional bike maps that will promote and facilitate bike ridership. Referred to the Committee on Environment and Health.
0311	Message and order authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend a grant of $30,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, for the purpose of deploying, maintaining and implementing 10 Mass Decontamination Units. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
0312	Message and order authorizing the Police Commissioner to accept and expend a grant of $21,000.00 from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, for the purpose of the Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
0313	Message and order authorizing the Police Commissioner to accept and expend a grant of $16,500.00 from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, for the purpose of legislative funding for the Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
0314	Message and order authorizing the Boston Art Commission to accept and expend a grant of $12,000.00 as a donation of the bronze sculpture titled “Ad Astra” by Kahlil Gibran from Stuart and Beverly Denenberg, for the purpose of honoring Mr. Gibran, a Boston Artist, who contributed to our arts Community. Referred to the Arts Film, Humanities and Tourism.
0315	Message transmitting certain information from the Police Department re: crime statistics for the period of January 1, 2009 and ending January 31, 2009. Placed on file.
0316	Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Redevelopment Authority of the “Thirteenth Amendment to Report and Decision on the Dudley Neighbors, Inc., Chapter 121A Project.” Placed on file.
0317	Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Edward Saywell to the Art Commission for a term expiring January 2014. Placed on file.
0318	Communication was received from the Tyree Environment Corp. regarding Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment, Method I Risk Characterization and Phase III Remedial Action Plan. Placed on file.
0319	Notice was received from the Mayor of his absence from the City on February 19, 2009 until February 20, 2009. Placed on file.
0320	Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Redevelopment Authority of the “Agreement between the City of Boston and School House Kenilworth Williams Limited Partnership pursuant to Chapter 121A project, Section 6A of the M.G.L.” 6 Kenilworth Street and 37 Williams Street Chapter 121A Project. Placed on file.
0321	Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Redevelopment Authority of the “Agreement between the City of Boston and School House Brookledge Cummins Limited Partnership pursuant to Chapter 121A project, Section 6A of the M.G.L.” 60 Brookledge Street and 610 Cummins Highway Chapter 121A Project. Placed on file.
0322	Notice was received from Mayor of the appointment of Maryanne O’Keefe, as a member of the Rent Equity Board for a term expiring January 4, 2010. Placed on file.
0323	Notice was received from Mayor of the appointment of Carl Lizio, as a member of the Rent Equity Board for a term expiring January 4, 2010. Placed on file.
0324	Councilors Linehan, Flaherty, Ross, LaMattina, Yancey, Ciommo, Yoon, Murphy, Turner, Consalvo, Connolly and Feeney offered the following:Order for a hearing to expand and improve recycling throughout the City. Referred to the Committee on City and Neighborhood Services.
0325	Councilors Flaherty, Yoon, Turner and Yancey offered the following:Order for a hearing to discuss how the City should spend its share of the federal economic stimulus package. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
0326	Councilors Tobin, Flaherty, Yoon, Yancey and Turner offered the following:Order for a hearing to discuss the role, powers and responsibilities of the Occupancy Committee and how they relate to those of the Zoning Board of Appeals in the City. Referred to the Committee on Housing.
0327	Councilors Murphy and Tobin offered the following:Order for a hearing to discuss the possibility of allowing slot machines at Suffolk Downs and the other three racetracks to generate much needed revenue. Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Planning.
0328	Councilors Consalvo, Ciommo, Feeney, Linehan, Turner, Yoon, Ross and LaMattina offered the following:Ordinance addressing illegally registered out- of- state vehicles. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
0330	Councilor Yancey offered the following:Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: a list of all cell towers and antennas located in the City by owner, carrier, location, date installed, radio frequency power, permitting process for installations, compensation and fees and Community benefits. On motion of Councilor Yancey, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
0331	Councilor Flaherty offered the following:Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: maintenance service for Ladder 26. On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
0332	Councilor Yoon offered the following:Order for a hearing to review the Boston Finance Commission recommendations to reduce Boston’s Projected Deficit. Referred to the Committee on Post Audit and Oversight.
0333	Councilor Ross for Councilor Yancey offered the following:Order for the appointment of temporary employee Monet Joyce Skeete in City Council. Passed under suspension of the rules.
0334	Councilor Ross for Councilor Connolly offered the following:Order for the appointment of temporary employee Tyisha Edwards in City Council. Passed under suspension of the rules.
0335	Councilor Ross for Councilor Feeney offered the following:Order for the appointment of temporary employees Michael Manning, Patricia A. Miller and Irene M. Smith in City Council effective February 21, 2009 Passed under suspension of the rules.
0336	Order for the appointment of temporary employees Michael Manning, Patricia A. Miller and Irene M. Smith in City Council effective February 28, 2009 Passed under suspension of the rules.
0307	Message and order amending a Home Rule Petition entitled “An Act Relative to Reserve Firemen” of the Massachusetts General Laws, this petition amends the existing general law by striking the words “except Boston”. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
0355	The Chair stated that in absence of objection, 1 late-filed matter was added to the Agenda. No objection being heard, the following matter was added: Councilor Turner offered the following:Order for a hearing to discuss the Low Power FM Radio Stations. Referred to the Committee on Human Rights and Services.
0337	The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following matters: Councilors Yancey and Turner offered the following:Resolution in memory of Mrs. Martha Mae Foster.
0338	Councilor LaMattina offered the following:Resolution in memory of Josephine Polizzi-Thorner.
0339	Councilor Consalvo offered the following:Resolution congratulating 22 students on winning their schools Art Contest.
0340	Councilors Murphy and Ciommo offered the following:Resolution in memory of David P. Smith.
0341	Councilor Ciommo offered the following:Resolution in memory of Francis P. McDermott.
0342	Resolution in memory of Daniel J. Mahoney.
0343	Councilors Turner, Yancey and Yoon offered the following:Resolution congratulating Calvin L. Hicks.
0344	Councilor Yancey offered the following:Resolution congratulating Mrs. Geneva Murchison.
0345	Councilor Consalvo offered the following:Resolution congratulating Kathy Ahern.
0346	Councilor LaMattina offered the following:Resolution congratulating Alice Waters.
0347	Resolution congratulating Concetta Tarantino.
0348	Councilor Feeney offered the following:Resolution declaring February 20, 2009 as Justin Holmes day.
0349	Councilors Turner, Yoon and Yancey offered the following:Resolution congratulating Perry Smith.
0350	Resolution congratulating Jeanette Boone.
0351	Councilor Consalvo offered the following:Resolution recognizing Dashawn Hardy.
0352	Resolution recognizing Brandon Pulido.
0353	Resolution recognizing Jesse Bland.
0354	Councilor s Turner and Yancey offered the following:Resolution declaring February 22, 2009 As Black History Day in Boston. The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted. On motion of President Ross, the meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 1:40 p.m., to discuss pending litigation, yeas 13. Adjourned in memory of Ruth Connolly, Bernadine Ford, Fred Uftring, Jr., Maria Keating, Robert Drummond, Angie Lee Wilkerson, Lynn Hall, Helen Jackson, Mary Hixon ad Marjorie Camden, to meet again on Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. The papers acted upon at the foregoing meeting of the City Council, which contain action requiring the approval of the Mayor, were deposited in the Mayor’s Office on February 27, 2009. Attest: Rosaria Salerno City Clerk