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A
C
B
You
Madame
clerk
I
am
formed
by
the
clerk
that
a
quorum
is
present
at
this
time.
I
would
like
all
guests,
my
colleagues
and
staff,
to
please
rise
councillors.
Akin
will
come
up
to
introduce
our
clergy
for
the
day.
Who
will
take
us
through
the
invocation
at
that
time,
I
ask
that
all
guests
remain
standing
or
that
everyone
remain
standing
as
they
take
us
through
the
project
legions
councillors.
They
come.
D
Thank
you,
madam
president.
It
is
my
pleasure
to
introduce
today
pastor
Orlando,
Hall
who's
standing
right
here,
he's
the
pastor
of
the
Boston
temple
in
the
Fenway,
the
seventh-day
Adventist
Church,
and
it's
been
a
played,
a
real
role
in
the
Fenway
community
over
the
years
doing
a
lot
of
participation
national
night
out
there,
which
is
where
we
first
cross
paths
and
it's
a
pleasure
and
an
honor
to
have
him
here
to
kick
off
our
meeting
so
pastor.
Thank.
E
You
before
we
pray
I
wish
to
just
direct
your
attention
to
a
passage
found
in
Scripture
Isaiah,
chapter
65
and
verse.
24
tells
us
that
before
we
call
God
will
answer,
and
while
we
are
yet
speaking,
he
will
hear
I
wish
to
draw
attention
to
this
passage,
because
the
business
that
takes
place
within
these
chambers
are
very
important
and,
as
such,
should
not
be
taken
lightly.
E
My
rule
here
too,
to
invite
God's
presence
is
not
one
that
I
take
lightly
and
therefore
I
wish
to
remind
you
that,
after
this
prayer,
God's
presence
will
be
here
to
guide
and
direct
that
which
is
to
take
place.
So
therefore,
with
solemnity,
I
invite
you
to
bow
your
heads
with
to
me
as
we
pray,
Eternal,
Father
and
God.
We
thank
you
for
the
been
the
blessing
of
life.
E
We
thank
you
for
bringing
us
here
in
safety,
and
we
thank
you
for
the
call
that
you
have
placed
upon
each
of
the
council
members
that
they
can
can
work
for
the
benefit
of
this
wonderful
community
here
in
Boston.
It
is
our
prayer
that,
as
we
gather,
to
discuss
pertinent
issues
that
you
will
be
present
with
us.
D
F
F
So
I
I
have
the
the
great
honor
and
pleasure
of
inviting
to
today's
council
meeting
miss
Stephanie
Thomas,
who
is
an
amazing
leader.
She
lives
in
my
district.
She
is
an
activist
she
has
done
amazing
work
and
what
makes
Boston
so
great
as
a
city
is
our
wonderful
neighborhoods
and
it's
the
residents
of
those
neighbors
that
those
neighborhoods
that
make
our
city
great
and
you
are
truly
an
unsung
hero
for
all
the
work
that
you've
done.
I
know
that
you've
done
important
work.
F
Soma
Stephanie
lives
over
near
Whittier
and
has
been
an
acrylic
'voice
as
that
housing
development
is
being
redeveloped.
She
has
done
amazing
work
in
terms
of
fighting
for
shelter,
a
bus,
shelter
and
making
sure
that
that
was
replaced,
and
so
now
our
seniors
and
those
who
need
to
to
sit
while
they
wait
for
the
bus.
They
now
have
a
shelter
to
say
just
this
past
Monday,
you
may
have
heard
her
on
NPR.
F
It
was
really
important
to
invite
her
here
today
to
recognize
you
as
an
unsung
hero
in
the
city
of
Boston,
for
all
the
great
work
that
you
do
in
Roxbury
wanted
to
invite
you
here
to
be
joined
by
your
family
and
friends
and
other
residents
of
Whittier
to
present
you
with
this
official
resolution
from
the
Boston
City
Council.
This
is
from
myself
as
well
as
all
of
my
colleagues
here
for
your
amazing
work.
F
This
is
in
recognition
of
your
amazing
work
on
behalf
of
the
residents
of
the
Whittier
Street
housing
development,
to
replace
the
bus,
stop
sign
specifically
on
Tremont
Street
and
Mel
Nia
Cass
Boulevard
in
the
city
of
Boston,
but
for
all
of
the
work
that
you've
done
it
Whittier
and
through
the
community
she's
a
big
leader
in
the
the
Unity
Day,
which
is
so
she's
just
amazing
and
I'm.
Just
gonna
present
this
to
you
and
if
you
want
to
say
a
few
words,
you're
welcome
and
then
we're
going
to
take
some
pictures.
G
G
G
Okay,
I'm
gonna
say
these
few
words.
I
know
you
are
running
a
meeting
and
you
all
have
to
get
everything
together.
Okay,
listen
it's
been
a
long
long
journey.
G
F
G
B
H
With
a
parenting
journey
in
Omari,
would
you
guys
join
me
at
the
die
a
splay?
So
it's
very
ears
yeah.
So
it's
it's
unbelievable.
So
you
know
in
the
words
of
dr.
King,
everyone
can
be
great
because
everyone
can
serve
miss
Thomas.
Thank
you
for
being
great.
We
thank
you
for
your
service
and
it
is
also
very
appropriate.
H
It's
a
great
segue
to
the
honoring
of
America
fries
and
the
work
of
the
parenting
journey,
because
really
what
you
are
demonstrating
is
the
powerful
love
not
only
have
a
strong,
God,
loving
and
fearing
woman,
but
also
of
a
mother,
and
not
just
the
mother,
to
your
family
but
to
the
community,
and
so
we
thank
you
for
that,
and
so
on.
The
heels
of
Mother's,
Day
and
Father's
Day
I
wanted
to
honor
the
work
of
the
parenting
journey
and
the
leadership
of
the
stewardship
of
Omari
Jeffrey's.
H
Very
often
when
we
talk
about
children
and
I
think
we
think
of
them
as
independent
contractors,
but
they
are
connected
to
a
greater
network
and
community
and
so
in
defending
their
childhood,
so
that
they
can
just
be
kids
and
laugh
and
have
the
freedom
of
what
it
means
to
be
a
child
that
begins
with
strong
communities
which
foster
and
support
and
nurture
strong
families.
Those
strong
families
has
everything
to
do
with
strong
parents,
which
then
raise
up
those
strong
children.
H
So
very
often,
when
we
talk
about
our
youth,
we'll
talk
about
education
and
how
it
is
life's
great
equalizer,
but
I've
always
asserted
that,
although
education
is
life's
great
equalizer,
family
is
life's
great
stabilizer
and
our
children
need
both
and
so
I
just
want
to
commend
an
uplift
and
recognize
the
work
of
the
parenting
journey.
More
than
52,000
parents
have
participated
in
their
programming
since
they
began
in
2007.
H
They
have
nearly
500
locations
throughout
the
US
and
can
be
found
in
communities
throughout
the
Commonwealth,
as
well
as
in
New
York,
Washington,
DC
Florida
and
many
more
I
want
to
invite
Kevin
up
to
say
a
little
bit
more
about
what
the
parenting
journey
does
and
then
I
will
begin
the
formal
recognition
of
a
marriage
efforts.
Thank
you.
H
I'm,
just
following
my
notes,
you
know
just
following
my
notes:
okay,
so
what
I
will
do,
then
is
just
say
a
few
things
about
amore
and
then
he
can
talk
about
the
parenting
journey
and
then
we'll
do
a
photo.
Does
that
work?
Okay,
all
right,
so
Maria
Jeffrey's,
his
entire
professional
career,
has
been
in
service
to
our
country
and
community.
As
a
veteran
as
a
community
organizer
and
as
a
nonprofit
leader,
he
has
created
countless
initiatives
to
promote
diversity
and
social
change
throughout
our
Commonwealth
and
in
this
city.
H
With
his
work
from
the
mass
service
Alliance
Friends
of
the
children
of
Boston
and
Boston
Rising,
he
is
a
standout
leader
and
steward
for
the
parenting
journey
and
contributes
in
countless
ways
to
the
organization's
36
year.
History
of
providing
direct
services
dedicated
to
the
uplifting
of
families.
Mr.
Paris
Jeffries
introduced
the
parenting
journeys
inaugural
social
and
Family
Justice,
fellowship
meant
to
empower
families
through
the
intersection
of
economic
justice
and
parenting
therefore
be
resolved
that
we
as
a
body
officially
recognize
and
honor.
H
You
know,
I
call
you
a
Marten.
Okay,
all
right,
all
right,
Amari
fares,
Jeffries
for
his
work.
On
behalf
of
families,
in
Greater
Boston
and
throughout
the
country,
and
again
we
just
thank
you
for
the
role
that
you
play
in
community
and
strengthening
our
families
and
supporting
parents
and
creating
healthier
children
and
healthier
communities.
So
thank
you.
I
I
have
had
an
opportunity
to
work
with
a
lot
of
the
counselors
in
the
room,
because
I've
had
a
lot
of
job
so
I'm,
either
innovative
or
I
can't
keep
a
job
and
so
on
good
days,
I,
say
I'm
innovative
on
bad
days.
I
can't
keep
a
job.
So
thank
you
guys
for
having
me
here
today.
Thank
you,
City
Council
and
President
Campbell
for
honoring
the
work
of
parenting
journey
today.
I
would
like
to
thank
my
longtime
mentors,
Robert
Lewis
jr.
I
and
Hubie
Jones,
who
have
taught
me
that
commitment
to
social
justice
is
always
the
long
road.
I
would
like
to
thank
the
PJ
team
behind
me,
and
especially
our
Parent
Advisory
Council,
Erica,
erica
Bronner
and
kevin
gill
neck
and
our
social
are
in
our
inaugural
social
justice,
fellow
counselor
Tito
Jackson,
who
are
the
architects
and
creators
of
our
parent
Bill
of
Rights.
Lastly,
I'd
like
to
thank
councilor
Ayanna
Presley
for
the
citation
it
is
an
honor
to
be
recognized
by
someone
who
has
championed
families
throughout
our
city
and
throughout
our
Commonwealth.
Councilor.
I
I
Through
this
parent
Bill
of
Rights,
we
have
the
opportunity
to
participate
in
this
family
ecosystem
by
now
parenting
our
city,
the
city
of
Boston.
We
can
ensure
that
our
parents,
this
city,
is
thriving
so
that
it
can
guarantee
economic
security,
safe
communities
and
diversity
to
all
of
its
children,
because
Boston
is
a
family
that
should
get
a
clap.
I
B
B
B
C
You
docket
number
one
zero,
seven,
six
message
and
rod
are
approving
an
appropriation
of
five
million
four
hundred
twenty
nine
thousand
three
hundred
and
four
dollars
for
the
purpose
of
paying
for
the
costs
associated
with
window
replacement
projects
at
the
John
Marshall
Elementary
School
known
as
sup
Academy.
This
includes
projects
at
the
payment
of
all
costs
and
incidental
are
related
thereto
and
for
which
the
city
of
Boston
may
be
eligible
for
a
grant
for
the
Massachusetts
School
Building
Authority
known
as
the
MSD
a
and
set
amount
to
be
extended
under
the
direction
of
public
facilities.
C
This
includes
the
payment
of
all
incidental
or
related
thereto
and
for
which
the
city
of
Boston
may
be
eligible
for
a
grant
from
the
Massachusetts
School
Building
Authority
known
as
the
MSBA
and
said
amount
to
be
expended
under
the
direction
of
the
public
facilities
department.
On
behalf
of
the
Boston
Public
Schools.
B
C
Number
one:
zero
eight
one
message:
an
order
authorizing
the
city
of
Boston
to
accept
and
expand
agree
enter
two
hundred
and
fifty
thousand
and
the
former
grant
from
the
downtown
Boston
Business
Improvement
District
known
as
bid
public
/
private
safety
initiative
awarded
by
the
donor
group
to
the
be
administer
by
the
police
department.
The
grant
will
fund
the
purchase
and
installation
of
video
cameras
and
related
equipment
in
the
downtown
business
area.
The
equipment
will
assist
BPD
with
enhancing
Public
Safety
and
improving
the
quality
of
life
in
the
downtown
area.
C
C
B
You
docket
one
zero,
eight
one
at
this
time,
as
vice
chair
of
the
Committee
on
Public
Safety
and
criminal
justice,
I'm
going
to
seek
suspension
of
the
rules
in
passage
of
docket
one
zero,
eight
one,
it's
pretty
self
extended
pretty
self-explanatory.
It's
a
grant
from
the
downtown
business
from
the
downtown
Boston
Business
Improvement
District
Public
Safety
Initiative,
going
to
fund
installation
of
cameras
that
have
already
been
discussed
and
agreements
made
in
the
downtown
area.
B
C
Number
one
zero
way
to
message:
an
order
authorizing
the
city
of
Boston
to
accept
annex
and
an
amount
of
150
thousand
dollars
in
the
form
of
a
grant
for
the
cashier
20
18
/
20
19
awarded
by
the
donor
group
to
be
administered
by
the
Boston
Center
for
youth
and
families.
The
grant
will
fund
matching
and
support
the
Supplemental
Nutrition
Assistance
Program
known
as
snap
healthy
incentives
program
and
the
New
Boston
double-up
Food
Bank
food
buck
pilot
program
through
donations
for
an
amount
not
to
exceed
one
hundred
and
fifty
thousand
dollars.
H
You,
madam
president,
self-explanatory
for
the
most
part,
I
rise
to
ask
me:
suspend
the
rules
and
accept
and
expand
this
grant
the
Boston
Center
for
youth
and
families.
Today
this
grant
will
fund
matching
and
support
the
SNAP
healthy
incentives
program
and
the
New
Boston
double-up
food
buck
pilot
program.
This
funding
will
enable
beneficiaries
of
these
programs
to
double
their
buying
power
at
Boston
farmers
markets
and
select
neighborhood
convenience
stores,
providing
greater
access
to
fresh
and
healthy
foods.
C
Number
one
Sara
way
three
message
and
order
authorizing
the
city
of
Boston
to
accept
and
expend
the
amount
of
$100,000
in
the
form
of
a
grant
for
the
efficiency
and
regionalization
grant
awarded
by
the
mass
Department
of
Revenue
to
be
administered
by
the
Office
of
Economic
Development.
The
grant
will
fund
the
Greater
Boston
Regional
Economic
compact
cities
to
hire
consultant
will
develop
an
act
action
plan
of
operational
prod
based
on
overlapping
needs,
expressed
in
the
municipalities,
community
master
plans,
docket.
C
Docket
number
1
Sarah
wait
for
a
message
and
authorizing
City
Boston
to
accept
and
expend
an
amount
of
ninety
thousand
dollars
in
the
form
of
a
grant
for
the
community
gardens
gram
of
water
by
TD
Bank
to
be
administered
by
the
mayor's
office.
The
grant
will
fund
the
activation
of
the
community
gardens
and
green
spaces
located
in
the
city
of
Boston
docket
number
one:
zero.
Eight
five
message
in
rodder
authorizing
the
city
of
Boston
to
accept
and
extend
an
amount
of
twenty
five
thousand
in
the
form
of
a
grant
for
Phase.
C
J
I
rise
to
speak
on
these
two
docket
side
requests
the
duck
at
1,
0
a4
remain
in
committee,
and
I
would
like
to
suspend
the
rules
and
pass
docket
1:08
5.
This
is
a
$25,000
grant
for
Phase
two
of
the
climate
ready
Boston
initiative.
This
has
been
awarded
by
the
bar
foundation
and
will
essentially
allow
for
some
preliminary
infrastructure
development
to
deal
with
coastal
flooding.
As
a
coastal
city,
it's
in
the
grips
of
dealing
with
manmade,
climate
change,
it's
pertinent
that
we
get
this
adopted
and
funded
as
soon
as
possible.
Thank
you.
Thank.
B
You
councillor
Malley
and
we
will
take
them
separate,
so
docket,
1,
0,
8
4,
will
remain
in
the
movie
assigned
to
the
Committee
on
Environment
sustainability
in
parks
and
then
docket
one
zero.
Eight
five
council
Malley,
who
is
the
chair
of
the
Committee
on
Environment
sustainability
in
parks,
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
passage
of
docket
one
zero,
eight
five,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
docket
one
zero.
Eight
five
has
been
passed.
C
Docket
number
one:
zero,
eight
six
message:
Narada
authorizing
the
City
of
Boston,
to
accept
and
extend
an
amount
of
thirteen
thousand
six
hundred
and
seven
dollars
and
fifty
cents
in
the
form
of
a
grant
watered
by
the
pipefitters
Association
local
union
537
to
be
administered
by
the
police
department.
The
grant
will
fund
the
installation
of
two
security
cameras,
one
on
Enterprise
Street
and
one
on
class
Street
at.
B
This
time
a
Miss
vice
chair,
the
Committee
on
Public
Safety
and
criminal
justice,
given
the
size
of
the
grant
and
the
fact
that
it's
already
has
plan
use,
which
is
to
install
these
two
cameras
at
these
two
predetermined
locations,
I
see
suspension
of
the
rules
and
passage
of
docket,
one
zero,
eight
six,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
docket
one
zero.
Eight
six
has
been
passed,
docket.
B
C
You
docket
number
one:
zero,
eight,
eight
notices
to
C
from
the
mayor
of
the
pointment
of
Kara
Eliot
Ortega
as
interim
arts,
Commissioner
of
the
Office
of
Arts
and
Culture,
effective
July,
1st
2018
and
docket
number
one
zero.
Eight
nine
communication
was
received
from
Gail
will
add,
assessing
Commissioner
of
the
appointment
of
Julie,
castor
as
an
assistant,
assessor
docket,.
B
This
time
the
chair
seeks
approval
of
Duquette
one
zero
one:
zero
nine
zero
under
the
usual
terms
and
conditions,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
docket
one:
zero.
Nine
zero
has
been
approved
under
the
usual
terms
and
conditions
moving
on
to
reports
of
committees,
a
man
clerk.
If
we
could
read
docket
zero,
seven
one
three
through
zero,
seven
one.
Five
thank.
C
You,
madam
president,
docket
number
zero,
seven
one:
three,
the
Committee
on
arts,
culture
and
special
events
to
which
was
referred
on,
may
9,
2018,
docket,
number,
zero,
seven
one
three
message
and
order
authorized
in
the
office
of
of
culture,
arts
and
culture
to
accept
and
expend
a
grant
from
the
Boston
Redevelopment
Authority.
The
grant
of
three
hundred
and
thirty
two
thousand
three
hundred
and
thirty
dollars
will
fund
the
Boston
artists
in
resin
and
programming
throughout
the
city
submits
a
report
recommending
the
order
ought
to
pass
docket
number
zero.
C
C
The
grant
of
two
hundred
and
thirty
five
thousand
eleven
dollars
will
fund
the
Boston
Cultural
Council
grants
to
individual
artists
submits
a
report
recommending
the
order
ought
to
pass
and
docket
number
zero,
seven
one
five,
the
Committee
on
arts
and
culture
and
special
events,
which
was
referred
on:
May
9th
2018,
docket
number,
0,
7,
1,
5,
message
in
water
authorizing
the
Office
of
Arts
and
Culture
to
accept
and
expend
a
grant
from
the
Boston
Redevelopment
Authority.
The
grant
of
one
hundred
and
twenty
three
thousand
eleven
dollars
will
fund
the
Boston
artists,
Resource
Manager.
F
You,
madam
chair,
the
Committee
on
arts,
culture
and
special
events
held
a
public
hearing
on
June
28th,
which
seems
like
two
years
ago.
I
think
it
was
just
two
weeks
ago
right
here
in
the
chamber
we
took
testimony
these
matters
were
we
were
referred
by
the
mayor
on
May
9th,
at
that
particular
hearing
on
the
28th
we
heard
from
chief
Julie
burrows
I
think
this
was
her
last
City
Council
hearing
with
us.
We
also
get
to
meet
Kara
Eliot
Ortega,
the
interim.
F
We
also
had
other
members
of
the
team
we
reviewed
dockets
0
7
1
3,
which
was
the
the
grant
that
would
fund
Boston
artists
and
residents
throughout
the
city.
Docket
0
7
1
4
was
for
the
Boston
Cultural
Council
grants
and
that
would
go
to
individual
artists
and
then
0,
7,
1
5
would
just
provide
a
position
to
really
be
that
point
of
contact
to
help
creative
people
who
need
to
help
navigate
the
system.
B
Thank
You
counselor
Janie.
We
were
just
making
sure
that
everyone
had
a
copy
of
the
committee
report
that
she
was
referencing.
Those
are
being
handed
out
now,
I
think
the
son
got
it
and
some
did
not
so
at
this
time,
councilor
Janie
for
councilor
Janie,
who
is
a
chair
of
the
Committee
on
arts,
culture
and
special
events,
recommends
acceptance
of
the
committee
report
and
passage
of
dockets
zero,
seven
one
three
zero,
seven,
one
four
and
zero
seven
one.
B
Five
I
will
take
each
one
separately
for
just
a
matter
of
record
for
document
zero,
one,
seven
for
docket,
seven,
one:
three,
all
those
in
favor
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
duck
at
zero.
Seven,
one
three
has
been
passed
for
docket,
zero,
seven
one
for
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
duck
at
zero.
Seven
one
four
has
been
passed
and
for
dock
at
zero,
seven,
one
five,
all
those
in
favor
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
documen.
K
You,
madam
president,
this
matter
was
sponsored
by
you,
president.
Under
a
gamble
referred
to
the
Committee
on
governance
on
January
31st
of
2018,
we
held
a
public
hearing
last
night,
Tuesday
July
10th.
This
hearing
discuss
both
the
possibility
of
allowing
immigrants
with
legal
status
to
vote
in
municipal
elections
as
well
as
other
inclusive
practices
period.
To
reiterate,
there
is
currently
no
proposed
legislation
on
the
table.
K
We
also
heard
from
George
Pillsbury
for
nonprofit
vote
and
get
some
compelling
testimony
from
Veronica
cerrado
who's,
the
attorney
and
executive
director
of
the
project
citizenship.
Talking
about
the
significant
risks
that
one
may
run
when
allowing
non-citizens
to
vote
in
the
event
that
they
vote
when
they're
not
supposed
to
they're
barred
from
gaining
citizenship
forever,
which
is
a
pretty
significant
risk
that
she
wanted
to
highlight.
So
that
matter
is
staying
committee,
but
through
the
chair,
I'll
put
it
over
to
the
chair.
She
hasn't
even
the
lead
sponsor.
She
hasn't.
He.
B
Thank
you
very
much
councillor
Flaherty
and
thank
you
also
to
the
councillors
who
came,
including
on
councillors,
a
come
councilor
Pressley,
councillor,
Janey,
councillor,
Flynn,
councillor,
Edwards
and
I
know:
councillor
sabe,
George
and
councillor
McCarthy
also
sent
letters,
so
thank
you.
I
think
we
demonstrated
that
even
for
what
was
I
guess
a
controversial
issue
that
we
can
have
a
conversation
and
dialogue
amongst
one
another,
about
issues
that
are
controversial
and
do
it
in
a
respectful
way
and
still
admire
each
other
for
the
work
that
we
do.
B
I
do
think
the
it's
a
conversation
worth
continuing
and
I
definitely
will.
It
was
a
great
conversation
and
a
great.
The
two
panels
were
excellent
and
the
whole
point
of
doing
it
was
to
make
sure
that
we
had
perspectives
from
both
sides
and
I.
Think
that
was
adequately
represented
yesterday,
including
a
woman
who
talked
who
was
a
clerk
from
County
in
Maryland
that
currently
allows
this,
but
also
a
woman
who
talked
about
the
risk
of
doing
something
like
this.
B
If
someone
makes
a
mistake,
for
example,
if
we
allow
this
and
say
they're
allowed
to
vote
in
Boston,
but
then
they
go
and
vote
in
Cambridge,
they
run
the
risk
of
actually
forfeiting
their
right
to
become
a
permanent
US
citizen
or
becoming
a
US
citizen.
What
sparked
this,
as
many
know,
is
that
given
what's
happening
in
Washington,
not
just
children
being
taken
away
from
their
families,
but
now
people
who
are
serving
in
the
military
being
abruptly
discharged
for
no
apparent
reason
because
they
are
possibly
immigrants.
B
I,
said
I'm
sort
of
done
going
to
rallies
and
marches
and
sending
resolutions
to
Washington
and
I
wanted
to
have
a
conversation
that
looked
at
all
of
the
things
we
could
be
doing
at
the
local
level,
with
the
authority
that
we
have,
and
so
this
included
many
things,
including
the
possibility
of
voting.
And
why
did
we
include
a
conversation
on
voting
because
it's
happening
in
other
places
in
the
country?
And
so
why
not
have
the
conversation
here
in
the
city
of
Boston?
B
And
it's
also
been
a
conversation
that
folks
in
the
immigrant
space
and
other
advocates
have
been
having
as
well?
And
we
will
continue
to
talk
about
the
possibility
of
doing
it
just
for
clarification
purposes.
I
feel
like
I've
been
giving
history
lessons
as
of
late.
The
US
Constitution
does
not
prohibit
this.
B
So
it's
a
conversation,
I
think
was
worth
having
and
if
anything
I
think
we
learned
that
if
we
want
this
city
to
feel
inclusive
for
everybody
that
we're
gonna
have
to
take
on
some
tough
conversations,
because
there
were
folks
who
were
appalled
at
the
idea
of
us
just
having
the
conversation
which
was
really
troubling
in
a
lot
of
ways,
but
I'm
not
afraid
of
having
conversations.
I'm
gonna
keep
forging
ahead,
but
I
do
want
to
thank
my
colleagues
for
their
input.
B
I
also
want
to
thank
councilor
Flaherty
for
running
a
great
campaign
and
my
chief
of
staff
Ellie
for
doing
a
lot
of
the
coordination.
We'll
continue.
The
conversation
say
again.
What
did
I
say
campaign?
Oh
I,
don't
know
why
I
said
that
Keller
Flaherty,
thank
you
for
thank
you,
as
I
was
rushing
out
to
thank
Ellie
but
Thank
You,
Joseph
Larry
and
Thank
You
Ellie
from
my
office
for
coordinating
the
terrific
panels.
B
This
is
something
that
I
think
it's
still
requires
some
serious
consideration
and
I
look
forward
to
talking
with
many
folks
in
the
community
and
getting
out
in
the
community
to
have
more
conversations
about
it.
So
Thank
You
councillor
hilarity
at
this
time
a
duck
at
zero,
two
four
zero
or
remain,
and
the
Committee
on
government
operations
moving
on
to
motions
orders
and
resolutions.
C
Docket
one:
zero.
Nine
one
council
Baker
off
the
falling
resolution
designating
a
hero
square
at
Edison,
Green,
Street
and
Pond
Street.
In
order
in
honor
of
second
lieutenant
Warren
Francis
aims
and
docket
number
one:
zero.
Nine
to
counsel
Baker
offered
the
following
resolution:
designating
hero
square
at
the
intersection
of
Bellevue
Street
and
Kane
Street
in
honor
of
sergeant
victor
Gemelli
councillor.
L
B
L
B
You
councillor
Baker
at
this
time,
councillor
Baker,
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
passage
I'm,
sorry
you're,
so
right
before
I
get
there.
Anyone
else
looking
to
speak
on
this
matter.
Okay,
Oh,
counselor.
Sorry
George
want
to
speak
now,
Madame
clerk.
If
you
could
add
councillor,
CLO
counsel,
Edwards,
counselor,
sabe,
George,
councillor,
Flaherty,
councillor
Flynn,
councillor,
Janey,
councillor,
Malley,
councilor,
Pressley,
councillor,
woo
councillors
a
come
as
well
as
the
chair
and
I'm,
assuming
that
everyone
wants
to
be
added
to
both
Dawkins
your
1
0,
9
1
and
1
0
9.
Thank
you.
B
At
this
time,
councillor
Baker
seats
seek
suspension
of
the
rules
and
adoption
of
docket
1
0
9
1,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it:
docket
1,
0,
9
1
has
been
adopted.
Councillor
Baker
also
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
adoption
of
docket
1
0
9,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it:
docket
1,
0,
9
2,
has
been
adopted.
M
You,
madam
president,
I
rise
to
ask
for
a
suspension
and
adoption
as
well
private
first
class
John
McDonald
was
we
returned
from
his
remains,
were
returned
to
be
buried
at
the
National
Cemetery
in
born
after
74
years
of
being
missing
in
action.
He
lied
about
his
age.
He
was
16
when
he
entered
the
Marines.
M
He
died
in
his
first
day
of
battle
of
Tarawa
in
Japan.
He
was
killed
on
November
20th
1943.
His
reign
remains
were
not
identified
and
returned
to
his
family.
It's
old.
74
years
later
he
was
an
Austin
resident.
He
grew
up
on
Royce
Road,
private
first
class
John
McDonald
was
finally
laid
to
rest
at
Massachusetts,
National
Cemetery,
and
we
want
to
designate
the
intersection
of
Royce
Road
and
Commonwealth
Ave
as
private
first
class
John
McDonald
Garros
square,
so
I
asked
suspension
and
adoption.
Thank
you.
B
Thank
You
counselor
Sam
Oh,
madam
clerk,
if
you
could
add
counselor
Baker
councillor,
Edwards,
counselor,
Flaherty,
counselor,
sabe,
George,
Keller,
flee
and
counselor
Janey,
counselor,
O'malley,
councilor,
Pressley
counsel,
whoo,
counselor
Zakim,
as
well
as
the
chair
at
this
time.
Counselor
see
almost
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
adoption
of
docket
one
zero,
nine
three,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
duck
at
one
zero.
Nine
three
has
been
passed.
N
You
this
ordinance
is
a
follow
up
to
the
hearing
that
we
had
on
May
31st
with
regards
to
back
taxes
and
Bostonians,
who
owe
the
city
of
Boston
some
money.
This
is
an
attempt,
as
we
learned
in
that
hearing,
to
help
people
who
are
currently
in
tax
purgatory,
get
right
with
the
city
as
we
learn,
10,000
Bostonians
on
an
annual
basis
or
actually
fall
behind
in
their
taxes.
1,600
liens
on
average
are
actually
put
out
and
of
them
several
hundred
foreclosure
foreclosure
processes
are
started.
N
With.
No
other
plan
see
right
now
in
Boston.
We
actually
do
offer
a
lot
of
help
to
people
who
owe
taxes
in
terms
of
excuse
me
for
future
taxes.
Only
so
that,
if
you're
a
senior
you
can
work
off
your
tax,
you
can
work
off
your
tax
bill
here
if
you're
a
senior
for
example.
You
can
also
defer
your
taxes
if
you're
over
65
years
old,
but
if
you're
a
senior
who
owes
taxes
as
in
before
your
65th
birthday.
You
happen
to
owe
some
taxes
or,
if
you're,
anybody
else.
N
Actually
in
the
city
of
Boston,
we
have
one
program,
and
that
requires
a
25%
down
payment
and
one
year
to
pay
them
all
off
one
year
to
pay
off
all
the
back
taxes
that
you
owed
the
city
of
Boston.
That's
the
only
program
we
offer
big
notice.
The
state
has
offered
us
an
opt-in
provision
that
we,
as
a
city
council,
can
adopt
and
simply
allow
for
payment
plan
for
residents
and
also
commercial
entities.
N
So
this
would
offer
an
opportunity
to
lower
that
this
also
offers
an
opportunity
for
commercial
entities
that
would
allow
them
up
to
two
years
actually
to
pay
back
their
taxes
that
they
owe
anything
in
terms
of
taxes
to
the
city
of
Boston.
In
addition
to
that,
if
they
wanted
to
qualify
for
the
50%
interest
forgiveness,
they
can
do
one
of
three
things.
When
is
if
they
have
a
brown
field
or
an
environmental
toxic
place,
they
can
clean
it
up
if
they
own
a
residential
or
excuse
me,
an
investment
property
that
they
are
not
living
in.
N
They
can
rent
50%
of
those
units
for
the
low
market,
helping
to
keep
people
in
their
homes
and
if
they
happen
to
own
a
commercial
entity
that
they're
renting
out
to
small
businesses,
they
can
also
rent
that
out
to
a
local
business
for
for
below
market
rate,
to
keep
our
businesses
there.
Now
these
numbers
I've
come
up
with,
and
the
suggestions
for
how
that
people
can
make
right
with
the
city.
Well,
that's
the
the
point
of
this
body.
N
I
want
your
feedback
I,
want
your
your
your
your
knowledge
and
I
think
that
while
the
numbers
may
change
and
what
we
think
the
entities
could
do
best
by
the
city
of
Boston
to
get
to
the
50%
tax
forgiveness.
That's
that's
really
not
the
point.
The
point
is
that
we're
moving
towards
a
direction
of
providing
tax
relief
for
a
lot
of
Bostonians,
who
are
currently
a
tax
purgatory
and
don't
know
what
to
do.
Many
of
them
are
seniors.
N
Who
again
are
house
rich,
cast
cash
poor
and
while
the
city
may
not
pursue
them,
they're
still
stuck
in
this
situation
where
they
back
taxes,
and
they
really
don't
know
what
they're
going
to
do.
This
is
a
tax
payment
plan
I'm
looking
forward
to
also
introducing
a
Home
Rule
petition
later
on
this
year
or
possibly
the
following
year.
That
would
reduce
that
25%
requirement.
That
is,
state
law,
there's
nothing.
N
O
You
counsel,
council
president,
thank
you
to
councillor
Edwards
for
your
leadership
on
this
issue
and
thank
you
to
the
mayor's
office
as
well
as
council.
Edwards
stated
many
seniors.
People
with
disabilities,
low
income
families
veterans
across
the
city
of
expressed
concerns
about
being
able
to
afford
to
continue
staying
in
their
homes
they
find
out
their
homes,
have
grown
in
great
value
and
struggle
to
keep
up
with
property
tax.
This
Act
will
work
to
allow
qualify
and
residential
taxpayers
up
to
three
years
to
repay
outstanding
taxes.
O
B
F
I
just
wanted
to
commend
councillors
and
councillor
Flynn
for
your
leadership
on
this
is
a
huge
issue.
I
hear
stories
from
residents.
I,
don't
know
how
often
on
this
issue,
there's
one
resident
in
particular,
who
is
currently
struggling
and
there's
no
relief,
and
you
know
this
is
a
huge
challenge.
I
think,
particularly
as
neighborhoods
are
gentrifying
and
we
have
the
house
Ridge
cash-poor.
So
many
folks
and
communities
of
color
low-income
communities
certainly
are
elderly
disabled.
This
is
a
huge
issue
and
so
I
want
to
commend
you
guys
and
just
add
my
name.
Please
thank
you.
F
M
I
chaired
the
hearing
with
councillor
Edwards
in
one
thing
that
I
that
came
out
of
that,
for
me
was
several
years
ago,
council,
Linehan,
council,
Murphy
and
I
passed
got
a
Home
Rule
petition
passed
to
lower
the
eligible
age
for
a
tax
deferral
from
65
to
55
I'm
unsure.
If,
if
that
ever
went
anywhere,
so
we
need
to
find
out
because
it's
not
reflected
as
a
program
offered
by
assessing
the
tax
deferral
program
works.
If
you
apply,
is
you
don't
have
to
pay
your
taxes?
M
A
4%
interest
rate
is
applied,
and
then
they
can
be
satisfied
upon
death
and
liquidation
of
the
asset.
I
think
that's
a
way
better
way
to
help
seniors,
and
at
that
hearing
they
brought
in
an
elderly
man
who
old
$400
on
his
tax
bill.
So
he's
like
1
1,
quarterly
payment
in
arrears
and
he
wanted
to
go
into
the
he
wanted
access
to
a
program
that
he'd
have
to
pay
25%
down,
set
a
25%
interest
which
is
confiscatory
so
I
would
just
say
just
I
wanted
to
put
that
out
there.
M
So
you
know
that
we've
been
working
on
something
similar
to
this.
That
I
think
works
better.
In
fact,
I
asked
the
Assessor
to
ask
to
see
if
we
could
actually
lower
the
interest
from
4%
I
think
Newton
offers
a
1
or
2%
mm-hmm
going
for
it
much
better
program
just
wanted
to
put
that
out
there
for
everybody's
knowledge.
Thank
you
would.
B
C
D
You,
madam
president,
I
want
to
start
by
thanking
a
a
good
colleague,
councilor
Pressley,
for
working
together
on
this,
as
well
as
our
respective
staffs,
who
did
a
quite
a
bit
of
research
on
what
is
effective
and
appropriate.
A
policy
from
HR
working
with
HR
here
in
the
city
of
Boston
and
looking
at
practices
and
legislators
on
government
bodies
around
the
country
to
address
issues
of
workplace
harassment,
discrimination
for
people
here
in
City
Council.
D
You
know,
as
we
had
a
working
session
that
was
quite
well
attended
by
our
colleagues
and
I,
want
to
thank
everyone
for
participating
to
develop
a
system
that
make
sure
that
people
who
work
here
who
visit
here,
whether
there
advocates
lobbyists,
residence
staff,
employees,
interns,
our
counselors
themselves,
feel
safe
and
protected
everyday
and
that
we've
policies
in
place
to
both
make
sure
we're
gonna
be
proactive
about
responding
to
complaints
of
harassment
or
other
or
retaliation,
but
also
instituting
training
for
employees.
And
that
includes
the
members
of
this
body.
D
So
I
look
forward
to
continuing
this
discussion,
and
this
is
a
the
proposal
that
we
have
come
out
of
the
committee
process
out
of
the
working
session,
but
look
forward
to
discussing
further
with
our
colleagues
and
hopefully
adopting
and
putting
this
in
place
to
make
sure,
as
we
always
do,
that
Boston
is
a
leader
in
the
field.
Thank
you.
Thank.
H
You,
madam
president,
and
into
your
point
earlier
in
the
week
regarding
real
substantive
and
tangible
ways
to
support
immigrants
in
the
city
of
Boston,
I
think
on
the
issue
of
sexual
harassment.
What
is
encouraging
about
this
is
that
this
is
something
real
and
tangible
that
we
can
do
in
addition
to
the
statements
of
solidarity
that
we've
offered
here
in
the
wake
of
national
movements
with
an
elevated
consciousness
around
this
issue.
So
I
want
to
thank
councilor
Zakim
for
his
leadership
and
partnership
on
this
policy.
H
This
includes
paid
and
unsafe
unpaid
staff,
which
was
something
that
came
up
in
the
working
session,
the
need
for
us
to
include
in
this
policy
interns
and
recognizing
the
obvious
power
structures
that
underpin
a
majority
of
sexual
harassment
cases.
We
have
opted
intentionally
to
include
council
members
in
this
policy
as
well
in
order
to
make
systemic
change
at
the
Cheras
bad
behavior
and
protects
everyone.
H
We
need
to
be
intentional
in
ending
the
abuse
of
power
that
you
often
takes
places
in
workplaces,
including
the
halls
of
government
every
workplace,
including
this
one,
should
lead
with
clear
principles
and
institute
policies
that
support
them.
This
policy,
the
first
of
its
kind
for
the
Boston
City
Council,
will
make
clear
the
steps
taken
in
the
event
of
Harris,
Minh
or
discrimination.
H
If
an
incident
occurs,
it
mandates,
training,
establishes
a
chain
of
reporting,
highlights
various
forms
of
Harris
men,
including
cyber
and
digital
abuse,
sets
deadlines,
protects
privacy,
prohibits
retaliation
and
makes
clear
the
termination
will
be
the
result
of
any
allegation
that
is
found
to
be
true.
It
also
specifies
an
annual
review
of
the
policy
to
ensure
that
we
are
doing
everything
we
can
to
prevent
harassment
or
misconduct
for
our
employees,
both
both
in
and
outside
of
City,
Hall,
so
again,
I
think
councillors,
income
for
his
leadership
and
partnership
on
this.
H
B
You
and
counselor
as
a
command
councilor
Pressley.
Thank
you
very
much
for
your
leadership
on
this.
The
hard
work
that
your
team
members
also
put
in
and
thank
you
to
the
colleagues
for
their
input
as
well
and
participation
in
the
working
session.
Thank
you
at
this
time,
madam
clerk.
If
you
could
add
councillor
co-moh
councillor
sabi
George,
councillor,
Edwards
counsel,
Flaherty,
councillor
Flynn,
councillor,
Janey,
councillor,
O'malley,
counselor
Wu,
as
well
as
the
chair
at
this
time,
docket
one
zero.
Nine
five
would
be
assigned
to
the
Committee
on
rules.
P
Boston
has
209
wetlands
areas
in
the
city,
totaling,
almost
350
acres,
plus
another
1,300
plus
acres
subject
to
coastal
storm
Flowage.
What
that
means
is
that
we
are
uniquely
vulnerable
to
climate
change
from
a
number
of
different
angles
of
flooding
and
every
single
one
of
the
city
council
districts
represented
by
colleagues.
Here,
has
these
areas
within
them,
and
so
we
think
about
the
coast
and
particularly
councillor
Baker's
district,
and
you
know:
healthcare,
edwards
and
council
Quinns,
but
really
inland
as
well.
P
There
are
significant,
whether
it's
the
river
or
different
bodies
of
water
that
can
flow
can
overflow
and
flood.
So,
even
though
every
City
Council
District
is
affected
by
wetlands,
we
are
Boston.
Is
only
one
of
three
coastal
municipalities
in
Massachusetts
that
doesn't
have
an
additional
layer
of
local
legislation
protecting
these
wetlands.
What
it
would
do
is
enable
the
conservation
commission
to
put
some
teeth
into
how
the
thinking
about
development,
how
they're
thinking
about
our
ability
to
require
green
infrastructure
or
set
some
of
the
terms
of
what
is
developed.
P
So
there
are
a
number
of
there's
a
range
of
where
this
could
go
in
terms
of
what
stipulations
we
would
put
in
there,
and
several
agencies
within
the
city
are
already
working
hard
on
this.
So
this
will
be
a
matter
of
coordination
and
bringing
everyone
to
the
table
to
talk
about.
You
know
what
we
are
aiming
for
and
how
local
legislation
could
put
additional
teeth
into
the
state's
requirements
which
have
some
gray
areas
that
leave
it
open
for
risk
from
climate
change.
P
So
the
key
question
would
be
whether
the
city
can
set
new
definitions
for
climate
change.
Related
projects
under
the
state's
wetlands,
Protection,
Act
and
I
encourage
everyone
to
weigh
in
again
we're
always
trying
to
balance
how
to
remain
a
thriving
developing,
bustling
city
that
is
very
attractive
for
people
to
live.
P
In
to
do
business
in,
but
that
against
the
very
real,
immediate
and
extremely
urgent
threat
of
climate
change,
I
think
we
need
to
err
more
on
the
side
of
joining
all
of
those
190
municipalities
that
have
already
enacted
this
type
of
legislation
and
make
sure
that
we're
doing
everything
we
can
to
protect
our
residents.
Thank
you.
Thank.
B
You
Thank
You
counsel.
Anyone
else
looking
to
speak
on
this
matter
add
their
name,
madam
Clerk.
If
you
could
add
councillor
Edwards
councillor,
asabi
George,
councillor,
Baker,
councillor,
Flaherty,
councillor,
Flynn,
councillor,
Janey,
council,
O'malley,
councilor,
Pressley
councillors
a
come
as
well
as
the
chair,
docket
one
zero.
Nine
six
will
be
assigned
to
the
Committee
on
Environment
sustainability
in
parks.
H
H
We
have
also
been
promoting
this
in
our
social
media
platforms,
urging
people
to
sign
it
and
I
just
wanted
to
share
it
with
you,
the
the
pledge
in
support
of
the
parents,
Bill
of
Rights
that
I'm
asking
us
to
suspend
in
pass
today,
based
on
the
staggering
impact
the
systemic
barriers
of
oppression
have
had
on
families,
particularly
for
immigrants,
people
of
color
people
in
recovery
and
people
living
in
high
poverty
communities
and
our
parents
lived
experiences.
The
Parent,
Advisory
Council
for
parenting
journey
established
the
parents
Bill
of
Rights.
H
This
platform
will
guide
and
inform
our
advocacy
efforts
as
we
seek
greater
opportunities
for
all
families
and
I'll.
Read
it
quickly.
Parents
Bill
of
Rights
we,
as
parents
and
caregivers,
deserve
to
raise
our
children
and
vibrant
communities.
We
all
deserve
to
live
in
a
vibrant
community,
where
we
are
safe
to
access,
nutritious
and
affordable
food
in
our
community
to
live
in
an
affordable
home
that
meets
livable
standards
and
to
send
our
children
to
save
high
quality
schools
and
our
neighborhoods.
We,
as
parents
and
caregivers,
deserve
the
ability
to
support
our
families.
H
We
all
deserve
paid
time
off
to
care
for
a
new
child
or
sick
family
member,
comprehensive
health
care
that
is
affordable
for
our
whole
family
and
includes
mental
health
care,
substance,
abuse,
treatment
and
prevention,
services
and
reproductive
health
care,
high
quality
and
affordable
childcare
and
living
wages.
And,
finally,
we,
as
parents
and
caregivers,
deserve
to
raise
our
children
with
the
culture
and
values
that
reflect
our
diversity.
We
all
deserve
comprehensive
immigration,
families
that
keep
comprehensive
immigration
policies
that
keep
families
together.
H
B
You
councillor
Presley
I'm
anyone
else
looking
to
speak
on
this
matter
at
the
name.
Madam
Clerk,
if
you
could
add
councillor
Janey
councillor,
Edwards
councillor,
sabi
George,
councillor,
Malley,
councillor,
woo,
councilors,
a
comm
councillor
CMO,
as
well
as
the
chair
councillor
priority.
At
this
time,
councilor
Pressley
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
adoption
of
docket
one
zero,
nine
seven!
Oh,
can
you
also
add
councillor
Flynn
and
councillor
Baker
I'm
councilor
Pressley
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
adoption
of
docket
one
zero,
nine,
seven,
all
those
in
favor
say
aye
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes.
H
I
feel
like
I'm
filibustering
a
little
bit
but
busy
meeting
and
into
the
session
airshow.
Once
again,
I
want
to
thank
my
research
director,
Linnaeus
Wallace,
as
well
as
one
of
our
summer
policy
in
terms
of
deep
in
my
office,
for
helping
to
draft
this
resolution,
as
well
as
our
partners
at
name
route,
pro-choice
Massachusetts
for
the
work
that
they
do
every
day
to
protect
women's
reproductive
freedom
and
medical
decisions
when
it
comes
to
autonomy
over
our
bodies.
H
Today,
I
ask
all
of
you
to
join
me
in
supporting
this
resolution
to
urge
the
Massachusetts
state
legislature
and
governor
Charlie
Baker
to
pass
and
sign
into
law
the
nasty
women
Act.
This
has
already
passed
the
Senate.
This
bill
is
sponsored
by
acting
Senate
President
Harry,
a
Chandler
and
long
has
been
championed
by
state
representative
byron.
Rushing.
This
will
repeal
draconian
laws
that
are
on
the
books
in
Massachusetts.
For
those
of
you
that
are
unaware.
H
Prior
to
the
passage
of
row
view
way,
we
did
have
a
law
on
the
book
banning
abortion,
that
draconian
and
archaic
law
is
still
on
the
books
and
given
the
current
climate
and
what
is
happening
and
the
potential
of
what
could
happen.
The
nasty
Women
Act
is
legislation
moving
for
us
to
repeal
this
archaic
law
and
to
remove
it
from
our
books
just
to
do
it
anyway,
but
certainly
in
light
of
the
threat
that
could
happen
again.
This
became
unconstitutional
45
years
ago,
with
the
transformative
and
landmark
ruling
in
roe
v
wade
for
decades.
H
Roe
v
wade
has
provided
access
to
safe
and
legal
abortions,
saving
many
lives
and
allowing
women
from
all
backgrounds
to
participate
more
fully
in
society
and,
though
many
believe,
abortion
to
be
settled
law.
Many
low-income,
immigrant
and
women
of
color
still
face
challenges
to
receive
and
safe
abortion
care
due
to
restrictive
laws
like
the
Hyde
Amendment
and
disinformation
from
crisis.
Pregnancy
centers,
which
was
just
recently
held
up
by
our
Supreme
Court,
should
Rove
you
weighed,
be
overturned
and
the
threat
is
real
or
otherwise
gutted.
H
Without
action
at
the
state
level,
the
archaic
statutes
in
Massachusetts
could
be
used
against
abortion
providers
by
prosecutors
to
infringe
on
the
right
to
choose.
The
fact
is:
two-thirds
of
the
american
public
do
not
want
to
see
roe,
v--
wade
overturned,
and
that
includes
the
majority
of
both
men
and
women,
65
and
68
percent,
respectively,
to
be
exact
overall,
the
abortion
rate
is
decreasing
in
the
US
and
still
about
half
of
all
pregnancies
in
the
u.s.
H
each
year
are
unplanned
and
almost
one-third
of
women
will
have
an
abortion
in
their
lifetime,
highlighting
perhaps
the
importance
of
ready
access
to
safe
abortion.
So
here
we
are
at
a
crossroads
and
with
Justice
Kennedy
having
retired
and
the
successor
of
Brett
Kavanaugh.
If
this
happens
we'll.
Certainly
this
near-certainty
up
in
a
delicate
pro-choice
majority
on
the
court
and
change
its
character
for
generation
or
more
as
future
cases
on
the
economy,
voting
rights,
the
and
the
basic
ground
rules
of
our
politics
are
being
decided.
D
You,
madam
president,
I,
want
to
thank
our
good
colleague,
councilor
Pressley,
for
bringing
this
forward
and
for
speaking
so
eloquently
on
it
and
on
the
risks
and
on
the
timeliness
of
this.
So
many
of
the
battles
that
I
think
we
thought
had
been
fought
in
one
over
the
last
generation
or
two
or
three
now
are
at
risk
of
being
undone
with
President
Trump
in
Washington
having
the
ability
to
appoint
a
second
Supreme
Court
justice,
whether
it's
his
current
nominee,
who
has
confirmed
or
someone
else
down
the
road
I
think
it's
quite
clear.
D
We
do
have
someone
who
will
be
seeking
to
overturn
Roe
versus
Wade,
along
with
a
host
of
other
important
rulings
and
protections
for
people
across
the
United
States.
Unfortunately,
with
this
little,
we
can
do
in
this
body
or
in
the
Commonwealth
to
prevent
that,
because
we
have
such
able
and
dedicated
federal
representatives,
both
in
the
Senate
and
the
House
fighting
those
battles
for
us
in
Washington.
But
what
we
can
do
is
make
sure
that
here
in
Massachusetts,
we
are
going
to
update
our
laws.
D
It
is
incredibly
important
that
we
stand
up
yet
again
in
the
face
of
retrograde
movements
coming
out
of
Washington
things
that
can
set
us
back
they're
going
to
affect
the
health
of
everyone
in
our
communities
that
are
going
to
that,
have
the
ability
to
say
to
make
health
care
decisions
for
others,
which
we
should
not
be
having
here
in
the
Commonwealth
of
Massachusetts.
So
I
look
forward
to
supporting
this.
Please
add
my
name
and
I.
Think
it's
a
it's
unfortunate
that
we
have
to
do
this
once
again.
D
B
You
councillor
Zakim
at
this
time,
madam
clerk,
if
you
could
add
councillor
Janie's
name,
councillor
co-moh
councillor,
Edwards,
councillor,
sabi,
George,
council,
Malley,
councillor
woo,
councillor
Jose
come
as
well
as
the
chair
in
councillor
Flaherty.
All
those
councilor
Pressley
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
adoption
of
docket
one
zero,
nine,
eight,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
docket
one
zero.
Nine
eight
has
been
passed,
docket.
H
And
thank
you
to
my
friend
councillor,
savvy
George,
for
her
leadership
and
support
on
this.
You
may
recall
that
the
women
councillors
a
year
ago
did
a
series
of
of
hearings
and
listening
sessions
to
better
understand
what
we
could
do
to
improve
quality
access
and
affordability
of
childcare,
and
one
of
the
things
that
that
became
glaringly
obvious,
as
we
were
in
community
and
and
and
listening
and
learning,
is
that
we
need
to
provide
childcare
assistance
to
those
families
that
are
experiencing
homelessness.
Currently,
there
are
1000
123
families
experiencing
homelessness
in
Boston.
H
They
do
not
have
access
to
childcare
and
it
is
critical
in
order
for
them
to
get
on
a
pathway
to
upward
mobility.
They
need
to
be
able
to
secure
jobs,
to
participate
in
workforce
development
and
training
and
the
fact
that
they
don't
have
access
to
childcare,
prohibits
this
upward
mobility
and
is
contributing
to
their
cycle
of
oppression.
If
this
bill
is
passed,
it
would
deem
families
residing
in
a
temporary
shelter,
including,
but
not
it's
a
congregate.
Motel
coast
sheltering
or
scattered
site
shelters
provided
by
various
state
departments.
H
They
would
qualify
for
subsidized
full-time
childcare
for
a
minimum
of
six
months
while
residing
in
said
shelter.
This
could
really
be
game-changing.
So
again,
we
as
a
as
a
body
continue
to
stand
in
solidarity
on
so
many
issues.
I
hope
we
can
add
this
to
the
list.
No
child
or
family
should
be
held
back
from
achieving
upward
mobility
and
success
because
of
institutional
roadblocks
that
threaten
their
way.
No
one.
None
of
these
families
I
mean
the
stories
were
heartbreaking,
are
looking
for
a
hand
out
they're,
simply
looking
for
a
hand
up.
H
Many
of
them
are
in
school
and
workforce
development
training
or
have
gone
through
apprentice
programs
and
have
jobs
that
they
can't
even
take
on
simply
because
they
do
not
have
access
to
childcare
while
living
in
shelter
so
again,
I
think
counselor,
sabe
George
for
co-sponsoring
this
resolution
with
me,
I
think
for
her
leadership
in
this
space
and
her
role
as
chair
on
the
committee
on
homelessness,
mental
health
and
recovery,
and,
of
course
we
thank
our
State
House.
Colleagues.
Thank.
Q
You,
madam
president,
Thank
You
councillor
Presley
for
your
leadership
on
this
important
issue.
We've
been
here
before
we've
discussed
this
before
it's
so
important
that
we
create
childcare
opportunities
that
are
so
easy
for
our
families,
experience
and
homelessness
to
access.
We
do
know
that
there
are
almost
4,000
students
in
the
Boston
Public
Schools
that
are
experiencing
homelessness.
I
talk
about
it
too
much
because
it's
still
a
challenge.
Q
It's
still
a
problem,
but
that
number
doesn't
include
younger
siblings
that
are
at
home,
who
are
part
of
families
that
are
in
need
for
better
access
to
in
quicker
access
to
childcare
and
high
quality
early
ed
programs.
This
resolution
will
echo
and
I
think
elevate
the
voice
of
those
working
on
this
issue
on
the
state
level
to
create
that
better
access
and
hopes
that
we
can
support
these
families
that
are
in
a
moment
of
crisis
and
a
time
of
chaos
where
we
should
be
supporting
them.
The
most.
Thank
you.
H
B
Thank
you
at
this
time
I'm,
madam
clerk.
If
you
could
add,
counsel
O'malley
councillor
Baker,
councillor,
Edwards,
councillor,
Janey,
councillor,
woo,
councillor
Zakim,
as
well
as
the
chair
at
this
time,
councilor
Pressley
encounter
asabi
George,
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
adoption
of
docket
one
zero,
nine,
nine,
all
those
in
favor,
say
aye
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
docket
one
zero.
Nine
nine
has
been
adopted,
docket.
O
O
K
Team
with
the
support
of
this
party,
we
passed
a
home
rule
petition
that
I
had
sponsored
to
allow
the
early
retirement
or
early
retired,
bas
and
police
officers.
The
ability
to
perform
pay
detail
work
as
requested
by
private
contracts
or
throughout
the
city,
because
so
many
details
go
unmanned
or
unfilled,
each
and
every
day
where
they
would
give
us
an
additional.
You
know
two
to
three
hundred
offices:
trained
offices,
experienced
offices,
yet
retired,
but
serving
in
the
capacity
as
a
detail
officer.
K
We
also
prior
to
that
this
body,
through
Home
Rule
that
I
had
sponsors,
extend
expand
of
the
age,
a
maximum
age
that
you
could
actually
serve
as
a
police
officer.
It
used
to
be
age
32.
We
moved
it
to
age,
40,
giving
the
training
and
experience
the
life
experience
of
those
individuals
and
allowing
them
to
participate.
K
What
I'm
now
presenting
is
a
hearing
to
explore
the
possibility
of
increasing
the
retirement
age
for
police
officers
within
our
city's
police
department,
as
we've
seen,
police
officers
gain
significant
training
and
experience
along
with
developing
key
relationships
and
familiarity
with
the
communities
that
they
serve
throughout
a
city.
It's
also
been
an
integral
part
of
our
community
policing
efforts,
which
is
the
model
across
the
country
for
many
of
our
offices.
They
continue
to
have
the
mental
and
physical
capabilities
to
continue
to
serve
beyond
the
required
retirement
age,
which
is
right
now
it's
age
65.
K
Lastly,
well
we
have
a
conversation
with
respect
to
recruitment
efforts
around
diversity
on
our
Police
Department
I'd
like
to
acknowledge
that
there's
also
need
to
retain
that
talent
and
that
experience
as
well
as
that
diversity,
it's
a
vital
to
community
policing
and
maintaining
a
diverse
Department.
So
I'd
like
an
opportunity
to
look
at
the
data.
It's
really
something
that
came
out
of
the
ways.
It
means
budget
hearings
when
we
spoke
to
our
police
commission,
the
police
department,
so
it'd
be
great
opportunity
to
have
a
discussion
with
the
administration.
K
Let's
talk
to
our
Police
Commission,
let's
also
bring
in
members
of
the
btp
a
members
of
the
superior
officers,
members
of
the
detectives
Association,
so
that
we
could
get
some
input
from
them,
but
and
I'm
not
quite
sure
what
the
ideal
retirement
age
is.
I
can
just
tell
you
that
I
don't
think
it
should
be.
65
in
2018,
should
it
be
67?
Should
it
be
69?
K
Should
it
be
70,
so
I
think
that's
really
what
we
should
have
for
discussion
and
also
there's
gonna,
be
real
data
with
respect
to
you
know,
cost
of
the
city
and
in
pension
issues
etc.
So
we
also
want
to
engage
CFO
on
this
issue
as
well,
so
through
the
chair
turn
it
over
to
counsel
Flynn
if
he
has
any
additional
thoughts
but
and
urge
my
colleagues
to
sign
on
I
think
it's
worthwhile
as
we
continue
to
try
to
find
ways
to
retain
the
talent
that
we
have
on
the
police
department
and
also
expand
those
opportunities.
K
There
are
gonna,
be
some
that
probably
gonna
want
no
part
of
this.
That
they've
reached
the
maximum
capacity
and
at
age
65.
They
want
to
retire
and
become
snowbirds
and
all
the
respect.
That's
they
were
earned
it.
But
there
are
a
lot
of
men
and
women
and
I
know
on
the
department
I
served
with
when
I
was
an
assistant
district
attorney
that
are
currently
almost
approaching
retirement
age
in
there
they're
having
mixed
emotions
about
if
they
know
that
they
would
love
to
continue
to.
K
O
Thank
you,
madam
president,
and
thank
you
to
counsel
Flaherty
for
his
leadership
on
this
I'm
glad
to
co-sponsor
with
council
flowery.
I
do
think
65
might
be
too
young
and
I
think
there's
a
lot
of
people
that
are
in
their
60s
that
are
still
able
to
make
a
meaningful
contribution
to
our
city.
That
they've
worked
for
the
police
of
their
work
for
the
various
city
departments
for
many
years.
They
know
the
city,
they
know
the
neighborhoods.
O
They
know
the
people
they
understand
the
culture
of
Boston
and
I
think
they
have
a
lot
of
institutional
knowledge
that
would
really
like
to
keep
on
keep
one
serving
in
the
city.
So
I
just
want
to
say
thank
you
to
council
flower
tea
for
his
leadership
on
this
issue.
Thank
you.
Madam
president.
Thank.
B
You
councillor
Flynn
anyone
else
looking
to
speak
on
this
matter
add
their
name
at
this
time.
Madam
clerk,
if
you
could
add
councillor
Baker
councillor,
sabi
George,
councillor
del
Sol,
Edwards
councilor,
Pressley
councillors,
a
come
counselor
Wu
at
this
time.
Madam
clerk
docket
one
one:
zero
zero
will
be
placed
in
the
Committee
on
Public
Safety
and
criminal
justice.
B
B
You
counsel
CMO
just
quickly.
This
is
an
order
for
a
hearing
to
review
a
report
that
has
just
come
out,
which
is
the
final
report
that
we
were
expecting
and
waiting
for
on
the
body.
Camera
pilot
program
I
had
a
hearing
before
and
had
a
hearing
order
filed
before
on
the
preliminary
study.
This
is
to
review
the
final
study
and,
as
we
all
know,
two
million
dollars
was
just
put
into
our
recent
budget
for
a
rollout
of
the
body
camera
program
on
a
permanent
basis.
So
this
conversation
I
hope
to
also
include
or
I
hope.
B
The
discussion
will
also
include
the
rollout
of
that
program
and
the
implementation
of
that
program.
What
units
win?
What
are
all
the
details
and
logistics?
And
frankly
the
department
was
waiting
until
we
got
this
report,
so
look
forward
to
everyone
being
a
part
of
the
conversation,
as
we
continue
the
dialogue
on
body
cameras
and
Technology
generally,
that
not
only
served
our
officers
but
also
the
community
and
have
been
proven
to
improve
relations
between
the
two
Thank
You
councillor.
Cyril.
Thank.
C
M
Please
add
councillor
Janie's
name:
councillor
asabi
George,
councillor,
Edwards,
councillor
flower,
tea,
councillor,
O'malley,
councilor,
Pressley,
councillor,
woo,
councillor,
Zakim,
councillor,
Flynn,
councillor
Baker
and
in
the
chair
as
well.
Thank
you.
Madame
clerk,
please
place
docket
one
one:
zero
one
in
public
safety.
B
Edwards
councillor
Edwards,
seeks
suspension
of
the
rules
and
in
passage
of
document
one
one,
zero.
Two,
all
those
in
favor
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it
Duquette
one
one
zero
two
has
been
passed.
I
am
informed
by
the
clerk
that
there
are
three
late
file
matters
which,
in
the
absence
of
objection,
will
be
added
to
the
agenda.
Seeing
in
hearing
no
objection,
they
will
be
added.
Do
you
guys
have
the
three
late
file
matters.
B
C
C
Offered
by
counsel
is
Michelle
woo
and
Kim
Janey
Otto.
Regarding
a
text
amendment
for
the
Boston
zoning
code,
whereas
small
businesses
and
locally
owned
businesses
contribute
to
the
economic
and
social
vitality
of
neighborhoods
throughout
the
city
of
Boston,
therefore,
be
it
ordered
that
the
Boston
City
Council
by
and
through
councils
Michelle
woo
Kim
Janey,
submits
a
petition
to
amend
the
text
of
the
Boston
zoning
code
as
established
under
Chapter
665
of
the
acts
of
1956,
as
amended
to
establish
formula
retail
uses
filed
in
the
council,
July
11th
2018
council.
P
P
P
We
could
go
beyond
three
co-sponsors
with
this
for
council
McCarthy
had
been
really
instrumental
in
speaking
up
when
the
PETCO
located
in
Roslindale
councillor,
sabe
George
has
had
hearings
on
this
topic
when
she
was
chairing
the
committee
that
has
led
transferred
transformed
into
councilor
Danny's
now
committee,
and
just
as
recently
as
a
couple
months
ago,
councillor
Campbell
was
president
Campbell
was
championing
a
community
voice
in
as
of
Wright
developments,
as
we
were
seeing
with
Popeyes
in
Harvard
Square.
So
we
have
seen
this
happen.
P
It's
not
just
about
Starbucks,
although
that's
certainly
been
a
high-profile
situation
lately,
but
this
is
this
type
of
pressure,
and
this
type
of
commercial
gentrification
is
happening
in
every
single
business
district
across
the
city
within
our
main
streets,
as
well
as
in
business
districts
that
are
not
formally
Main
streets.
So
what
we
are
proposing
is
not
to
ban
chain
stores,
but
rather
to
adopt
legislation
that
other
cities
have
had
in
place
for
a
long
time,
which
is
to
require
conditional
use
permits
when
these
types
of
businesses
are
looking
to
open
up
in
business
districts.
P
We
know
that
they
have
an
impact,
not
just
on
the
impact.
The
type
of
you
know
the
character
and
the
feel
of
the
neighborhood.
There
are
impacts
on
the
other
surrounding
local
businesses
in
terms
of
competition,
but
also
in
livability
impacts.
You
know:
are
they
as
respectful
of
neighborhood
hours,
when
they're
loading
and
unloading
things?
Are
they
contributing
and
hiring
local
folks?
Are
their
wages
and
benefits
the
same?
P
So
there's
a
distinction
in
many
ways
between
our
locally
owned
boston,
neighborhood
businesses
and
the
national
multinational
corporations
that
are
now
looking
to
come
in,
since
our
local
businesses
have
put
in
such
time
and
energy
to
building
up
their
their
business
districts.
So,
following
the
model
of
many
other
successful
ordinances
and
other
cities,
this
one
would
define
a
chain
store
as
a
formula
retail
use
within
the
zoning
code.
P
That
would
be
a
business
that
has
11
or
more
locations
around
the
world
and
two
of
the
following
features:
a
standardized
array
of
merchandise,
a
standardized
facade,
standardized,
decor
and
color
scheme,
uniform
apparel
standardized
financial
markets
MUC.
So
essentially,
if
you
have
a
lot
of
branches
that
have
some
consistency
to
it,
that's
how
we
define
you
as
a
chain
store
and
if
you
want
to
open
up
in
one
of
our
main
streets,
districts
or
other
business
districts,
all
we're
asking
is
that
you
appear
before
the
cba
to
get
as
a
conditional
use
permit.
P
That
is
a
requirement
that
many
businesses
are
already
going
through,
because
our
zoning
code
is
so
specific
about
what
type
of
use
is
allowed
site
by
site
by
site.
So
it's
not
adding
an
additionally
burdensome
extra.
It's
not
a
duck.
It's
not
adding
an
incredibly
additional
burden.
It
is
merely
giving
residents
and
stakeholders
that
voice
that
they
need
to
have
because
there's
a
difference
when
Starbucks
isn't
a
neighborhood
when
peco's
in
the
neighborhood
with
when
Papa
is
in
the
neighborhood
compared
to
that
locally
owned
shop.
Thank
you,
Thank.
F
And
certainly
want
to
thank
councillor
Wu
for
her
leadership,
I'm
very
proud
to
join
her
as
a
co-sponsor
on
this
matter.
As
the
chair
of
small
business
and
Consumer
Affairs
Committee
I
know
how
important
small
businesses
are
to
building
a
sense
of
community
and
neighborhood
character.
They
are
places
where
neighbors
meet
and
build
community
at
small
businesses.
In
my
neighborhood
Dudley
cafe
in
particular,
it
hosts
a
trivia
night
deadly
dough,
which
is
no
longer
with
us
used
to
host
family
game
nights.
F
There
are
different
community
events
that
happen
in
our
small
businesses,
I
know
historically,
and
communities
of
color
barbershops
play
a
key
role
and
really
building
a
sense
of
community
where
men
and
young
boys
get
to
share
wisdom
that
our
Beauty
Salons.
We
sees
the
same
thing
serving
as
social
network
sharing
ideas,
building
connections
with
with
women.
F
So,
whether
it's
a
coffee
shop,
a
hardware
store
corner
store
restaurant,
they
are
so
vital
to
our
munities
I,
want
to
just
make
clear
that
this
is
not
about
prohibiting
big
chains
that
this
is
really
just
about
giving
communities
a
voice
in
the
process.
I
was
really
proud
to
attend
your
hearing
and
Codman
Square
and
hearing
from
residents
in
that
neighborhood
and
how
that
process
went
awry.
F
So
it's
very
important
that
we
give
you
know
communities
residents
a
chance
to
weigh
in
I
believe
that's
really
important,
and
this
would
do
that
I
think
about
our
different
commercial
districts
throughout
the
neighborhood
and
how
special
they
are
I,
think
about
even
Newbury
Street
and
what
Newbury
Street
looks
like
20
years
ago
30
years
ago,
with
lots
of
boutiques
that
were
very
unique,
and
now
it's
just
filled
with
big
chains.
It
looks
just
like
a
mall
somewhere
I
still
love
Newbury
Street.
F
F
They
play
a
crucial
role
in
helping
to
close
race
and
gender
gaps,
particularly
when
we
have
small
businesses
of
color
or
that
are
owned
by
by
women,
and
it's
just
an
opportunity
for
for
residents
and
neighbors
to
build
community
wealth
and
so
I'm,
proud
to
support
and
stand
and
and
stand
here
as
a
co-sponsor
on
this
matter
and
encourage
my
colleagues
to
join
us.
Thank
you
thank
you
and
thank
you
for
concert
Edwards
for
Johnny,
because
it's
visible
Thank.
N
You
very
much
I
this.
My
support
for
this
ordinance
is
really
prompted
by
a
recent
incident
in
the
North
End
when
it
comes
to
Starbucks
and
particularly
I.
Think
when
we
look
at
the
processes
that
we
have
now
with
zoning,
we
can
and
should
not
treat
a
Starbucks
like
a
local
coffee
shop.
They
should
be
treated
differently
because
their
impact
is
differently
both
in
terms
of
positives
and
both
in
terms
of
negatives.
N
We
should
see
chain,
restaurants
and
chain
entities
as
as
apart
as
a
growing
sense
of
our
our
growing
city
and
how
we
regulate
them
should
be
something
that
forever
puts
them
in
a
position
not
where
they're
competing
against
our
local
businesses,
but
they're,
essentially
treated
as
though
they
could
be
adding
to
our
community
and,
if
they're,
not
that.
We
should
make
sure
that
our
local
businesses
are
not
displaced
by
them.
N
So
we
have
a
real
issue
in
terms
of
how
our
community
or
how
our
city
is
growing,
and
when
we
have
this
type
of
commercial
displacement
happening
at
this
rapid
pace.
It's
our
responsibility,
I
think
to
make
sure
our
zoning
code
protects.
Our
local
businesses
doesn't
necessarily
prohibit
growth
in
business,
but
make
sure
that,
as
our
communities
are
growing,
that
we
are
actually
growing
with
they
Starbucks
and
with
our
local
businesses
and
not
being
overtaken
by
them.
N
J
You,
madam
president,
I,
certainly
appreciate
and
share
the
intent
that
this
is
written
by
the
three
co-sponsors
and
echo
the
call
for
supporting
our
local
business
districts.
I
yesterday
spent
time
in
all
four
of
my
local
main
street's
districts
within
district
six,
make
it
a
point
to
as
frequently
as
possible
to
utilize
our
small
businesses
and
Lord
knows
eat
at
our
local
restaurants.
I
pride
myself
on
that
perhaps
too
much
I
would
just
urge
a
little
bit
of
caution
with
a
change
to
the
zoning
code.
J
Again,
I
think
the
intent
is
important
and
Noble
and
one
that
I
share,
but
this
is
a
very,
very
complicated
Gordian
knot
than
we're
talking
about
and
I
think
we
need
to
be
mindful
of
a
couple
of
issues,
not
the
least
of
which
is
how
consumers
rely
so
much
on
e-commerce
to
buy
things
and
that
effect
that
can
have
is
probably
the
most
difficult
barrier
for
a
locally
owned
and
operated
business.
Secondly,
I've
been
proud
to
work
with
many.
J
Many
of
our
colleagues,
and
certainly
you,
council,
president
Campbell
on
our
work,
is
addressing
commercial
vacancies,
which
is
growing
despite
the
fact
that
the
economy
is
so
strong.
Despite
the
fact
we
have
more
businesses,
some
of
the
examples
that
had
been
cited,
including
the
most
recent
one
in
in
district,
one
with
the
proposed
Starbucks
and
Lord
knows-
we've
had
that
in
my
district
as
well.
J
J
That,
obviously,
should
this
zoning
amendment
go
forth
would
have
been
a
conditional
use
which
would
have
made
it
more
difficult,
although
not
impossible
to
come
in,
but
as
the
local
councillor
is
able
to
work
with
them
to
work
and
support
the
local
bodegas
to
use
their
bulk
purchasing
power
to
work
and
hire
locally
a
local
talent
which
they've
been
able
to
do
as
well
and
I.
Guess
just
my
concern
with
the
parameters
of
what
would
constitute
a
chain
store
or
chain
business.
Roche
brothers
supermarket
started
in
Roslindale
JP.
J
Let's
start
in
Jamaica
Plain
would
both
be
considered
and
I
think
those
are
two
businesses
that
neither
of
us
would
necessarily
think
of
as
a
large
chain,
but
would
then
come
under
a
conditional
use,
as
opposed
to
an
allowed
use
in
some
of
these
cases
we
already
have
conditional
use
is
in
many
of
our
business
districts
for
a
whole
host
of
reasons.
So
I
guess
I'm,
just
saying
that
you
know,
I
will
certainly
participate
when
we
have
the
airing
on
this.
J
B
Thank
You
councilman.
Would
you
like
to
add
your
name?
Okay,
anyone
else
looking
to
speak
on
this
matter
or
add
their
name,
madam
Clerk,
if
you
could
add
councillor
CMO
councillor,
sabi,
George,
councilor,
Pressley,
I,
just
quickly
wanted
to
applaud
or
think
counselor
Wu
and
councillor
Janie
and
councillor
Edwards
I
think
it
does
touch
many
issues,
including
the
vacant.
B
Commercial
lots
as
a
right
I
do
want
to
be
a
little
bit
cautious
here
too
one
because
I
think
the
as
of
right
hearing
demonstrated
how
complicated
it
is
when
dealing
with
the
zoning
code
and
how
it
can
show
up
differently
in
different
neighborhoods.
So,
for
example,
when
I
read
this
initially
when
it
came
to
chains,
there
are
certain
communities
that
don't
have
a
coffee
shop,
that's
open,
past
four
o'clock
and
who
may
not
be
opposed
to
a
chain
restaurant
coming
their
way.
B
So
how
do
we
be
mindful
of
pockets
in
the
city
that
don't
have
certain
types
of
businesses
that
might
welcome
certain
types
of
businesses?
In
addition,
when
we
talked
about
as
of
right
projects,
if
you
do
conditional
use
for
this,
I'd
love
the
conversation
to
not
just
include
chain
restaurants,
but
just
the
process
overall,
like
what
people
should
know
when
it
comes
to
having
knowledge
about
what
is
being
built
in
their
community.
So
look
forward
to
the
hearing
and
look
forward
to
the
conversation.
Thank
you
again.
You
guys
Madame
clerk.
C
Q
Councillor
sorry
George,
thank
you,
madam
president,
and
I
apologize
for
the
late
file,
but
they
do
I
think
it's
very
important,
as
the
state
is
reviewing
and
preparing
to
approve
its
budget,
that
we
support
this
resolution
that
supports
amendment
1
and
encourages
the
vote
of
the
State
House,
our
state
legislature,
to
support
this.
It's
very
important,
as
we
talked
about
you
know,
just
wrapping
up
our
budget
process.
Q
We
talked
about
the
needs
of
the
Boston
Public
Schools
and
how
funding
is
constantly
at
risk
and
is
deteriorating
year
after
year
and
and
often
because
of
the
the
myth.
I
don't
want
to
say:
I
don't
want
cheese,
I
want
to
choose
the
right
words.
They
don't
want
to
offend
any
colleagues
up
at
the
Statehouse,
because
I'd
like
them
to
support
this
so
I
do
ask
today:
I.
Q
So
I
do
ask
for
your
support
today
of
this
resolution.
Supporting
amendment
number
one
to
the
House
bill:
4
7
3.
Oh,
this
was
sponsored
at
the
State
House
by
our
Boston
state.
Rep
tin
Ryan
represents
Charlestown
also
endorsed
by
our
mayor,
Marty
Walsh.
It
will
it's
an
act
relative
to
the
findings
of
the
foundation
Review
Commission,
which
would
cap
the
municipal
revenue
growth
at
two
and
a
half
percent.
Q
If
the
district
meets
all
of
the
following
criteria,
the
you
know
we
already
spend
if
we
already
spend
over
a
required
contribution,
if
we
have
the
greatest
percentage
of
economically
disadvantaged
students
and
we
do
not
receive
foundation
aid
as
drafted
House
bill,
4,
7
3
O
only
focuses
on
the
foundation
budget
and
does
not
review
the
local
contribution
portion
of
the
chapter
7
a
formula.
We
talk
a
lot
about
chapter
70
and
how
it
is
broken.
We
need
help
fixing
it
and
this.
This
helps
us
in
that
process,
as
it
is
now
without
the
amendment.
Q
This
bill
actually
hurt
Boston
because
we
continue
to
receive
minimum
aid
for
we've
continued
to
receive
men,
minimal
aid
for
several
years,
and
our
charter
school
assessment
continues
to
rise.
So
I
do
ask
that
all
of
you
sign
on
to
this
I
hope
that
you
will
I
also
ask
anyone
viewing
this
at
home
and
I've
done
a
little
bit
of
social
media,
asking
the
residents
in
the
city
of
Boston
and
outside
the
city
of
Boston
to
call
not
just
Boston
wraps,
but
all
the
state
built
the
entire
state
delegation
to
support
amendment
one
I.
K
You,
madam
president,
I
rise
to
support
the
author
and
also
to
support
state
representative
Dean
Ryan
bps
needs
as
much
state
funds
as
possible.
We
particularly
given
the
increase
to
the
trailor
assessment,
but
also
because
we
have
the
highest
percentage
of
economically
disadvantaged
students
in
the
state.
So
what
funds
we
can
get
from
our
state
counterparts
and
friends
and
colleagues,
the
better
so
great
work
by
our
colleague
to
sniff
this
out
and
also
send
them
message
up
to
to
the
house
that
we
want
them
to
support
naman
one.
Thank
you
that
a
prisoner
hang
on.
B
M
You,
madam
president,
I
also
rise
to
commend
the
maker.
The
mayor
and
representative
Ryan
I
brought
this
up
several
times
during
budget
hearings
and
I
brought
my
little
cheat
sheet
and
I'm
in
a
bad
mood.
So
I'm
gonna
offend
some
people,
so
the
foundation
budget
was
reformulated
maybe
six
years
ago
and
we
lost
then
and
now
they're
looking
to
do
it
again
to
lose
more
and
again,
we
all
know
how
our
net
state
aid
continues
to
go
down.
This
is
only
going
to
exacerbate
it
and
I
read
the
exam
at
the
hearing.
M
M
This
is
broken.
We
have
more
needs
than
any
other
community
in
the
state
may
be
other
than
Springfield
and
Chicopee.
We
need
this
money,
these
dollars
for
our
kids,
because
we
are
teaching
the
most
challenging
population
in
the
state
and
I.
Don't
think
we
need
to
call
our
own
reps.
We
need
to
call
the
suburban
reps,
who
actually
did
this
to
us
so
I,
just
it's
just
frustrating,
because
every
year
we
get
less
and
less
from
the
state.
They
pour
more
and
more
responsibilities
on
us
which
costs
us
more
money.
So
that's
it!
M
B
O
F
You,
madam
president,
certainly
want
to
commend
councillor
asabi
George
in
the
mayor
for
leadership
on
this
issue.
Please
add
my
name,
you
know
as
someone
who
has
done
advocacy
around
education
in
Boston,
particularly
around
the
opportunity
and
achievement
gaps
that
exist.
This
is
a
critical
issue.
We
need
to
support
this
amendment.
You
know,
year
after
year,
after
year
after
year,
we
see
costs
going
up
in
Boston
and
state
aid
shrinking.
It's
just
shameful
that
we
would
have
a
town
like
Belmont,
get
a
15%
increase
and
and
Boston
only
getting
point.
Eight
nine.
F
We
like
to
talk
about
equity.
That
certainly
is
not
equitable.
We
need
to
make
sure
that
our
students
in
Boston,
who
are
largely
students
of
color
many
who
have
disabilities,
who
are
English
language
learners,
more
than
half
speak
a
language
other
than
English
I
mean
we.
This
is
just
outrageous,
and
so
I
certainly
encourage
all
my
colleagues
here
to
sign
on,
but
to
continue
to
do
the
advocacy
needed
to
make
sure
that
we
support
this.
So
thank
you.
Thank.
B
J
You,
madam
president,
and
I,
don't
need
to
reiterate
what
many
of
my
dear
colleagues
have
said
in
words,
far
more
eloquent
than
my
own
want
to
begin
by
thanking
the
lead
sponsor
of
this
resolution.
The
enlarged
council
from
Dorchester
for
her
great
leadership
on
this,
as
well
as
mayor
Walsh.
Every
year
for
the
last
eight
years,
I've
had
the
incredible
honor
and
privilege
of
sitting
in
the
Eagle
room,
usually
the
second
week
in
April,
to
receive
the
budget
for
the
city
of
Boston.
J
The
proposed
budget
first
under
former
Mayor
Menino
now
under
Mayor
Walsh
and
the
one
consistent,
has
always
been
we're
seeing
a
unfunded,
fully
restored,
Charter
reassessment,
Charter
assessment
and
that's
only
Groningen
exacerbated
in
the
eight
years
that
I've
served
on
this
body.
This
should
should
this
age,
4
7,
3,
o
passed
without
amendment
number
one.
J
H
Thank
you,
madam
president,
and
and
yes
I'll,
just
lend
my
voice
to
the
course
here
and
thank
the
chair
of
the
Education
Committee
afore,
a
leadership
here
and
state
Rep
Ryan
in
the
legislature.
You
know.
Obviously
there
is
a
broader
discussion
that
we
continue
to
want
to
have
with
bps,
around
sort
of
vision
and
alignment
of
how
dollars
should
be
dedicated
and
allocated
and
that's
an
ongoing
conversation.
But
the
fact
remains
that
there
are
still
incredible
deficits
and
funding,
and
so
we
need
to
be
having
those
conversations
at
the
same
time.
H
You
know
how
do
we
prioritize
and
dedicate
our
dollars
and
the
need
to
have
more
and
in
a
large
part
of
that
is
about
reimbursement
I.
You
know
we
have
been
in
the
unenviable
position
and,
admittedly,
I've
operated
with
the
level
of
resentment
at
times
that
we've
had
to
choose
between
whether
or
not
to
onboard
a
paraprofessional
or
a
school
librarian
or
school
nurse.
You
know
these
are
not.
H
We
should
not
be
having
to
make
these
sorts
of
choices,
and
so,
while
we're
having
this
conversation
about
vision
and
alignment
of
prioritizing
how
our
dollars
are
dedicated
and
allocated,
we
just
can't
get
around
the
fact
that
there
are
still
a
deficit
of
funding
and
we
need
more
dollars.
So
again,
I
think
everyone
and.
B
P
We
see
a
similar
treatment
of
the
City
of
Boston
at
the
state
level
when
it
comes
to
transportation
and
our
resources
that
were
given
around
transportation,
infrastructure
and
access
to
the
T
and
in
other
ways
that
we
are
bearing
a
lot
of
the
burden
but
not
treated
equitably
in
terms
of
the
the
level
of
need
that
is
in
Boston,
so
I'm
looking
forward
to
supporting
this
and
doing
whatever
I
can,
along
with
everyone
else,
to
see
it
happen.
Thank
you.
Thank.
N
You
I
also
don't
really
have
much
to
add
to
the
incredible
comments
of
my
colleagues.
I
wanted
to
again
thank
my
colleague
and
it's
asabi
George
for
her
leadership
on
this,
and
also
thank
my
rep
and
my
delegation.
Dan
Ryan,
who
represents
Charlestown
I,
think
what
I
really
have
learned
so
much
in
the
budget
process.
N
Being
my
first
time
going
through
is
that
there
are
unique
burdens
that
the
city
of
Boston
has
the
unique
choices
that
the
council
Pressley
just
noted,
and
also
just
the
unique
population
that
we
have
puts
us
in
a
position
where
you
cannot
treat
us
just
like
we're
any
other
school
system,
and
that's
what
this
this
does
without
the
amendment.
We
need
this
amendment
to
sure
that
we're
on
a
playing
field
that
at
least
acknowledges
the
realities
that
our
teachers
deal
with
our
systems
deal
with.
We've
certainly
put
our
money
into
it.
N
I
believe
almost
a
third
of
our
budget
is
dedicated
to
making
sure
our
kids
are
educated
to
the
best
that
we
can
they're
moved
and
they're
taken
care
of,
and
so
what
I
think
it's
most
important
is
that
the
suburbs
really
do
see
that
we
have
done
what
we
can
and
we're
doing
our
part.
We
ask
them
to
do
their
part
and
that
they
also
don't
see
us
as
a
separate
world.
Our
success
is
their
success.
N
If
this
is
if
this,
if
our
children
are
being
educated,
if
we're
producing
a
generation
of
folks
who
are
able
to
compete
in
this
world,
that
is
best
for
not
only
our
city
but
the
entire
state,
so
I
hope
that
they
don't
see
this
as
vs.
them
conversation.
This
is
really
about
bringing
us
all
the
same
playing
field
and
I
really
do
encourage
them
to
pass
the
amendment
Thank.
B
B
So
I
do
want
to
thank
everyone,
including
the
mayor
for
his
leadership
and
advocacy
in
councillor
sabe,
George
and
I.
Think
councillors
see
almost
said
it
best.
Those
numbers
just
don't
align
given
when
we
talk
about
the
need
of
the
various
communities
involved,
so
I
hope
those
in
the
Statehouse
would
do
what's
right
here
and
those
who
are
watching
the
council
meeting.
We
urge
you
to
call
your
you're,
not
just
a
Boston
delegation
but
others
from
other
municipalities
as
well,
and
urge
them
to
adopt
this
amendment.
So
thank
you
again,
councillor
asabi
George.
B
B
Moving
on
to
the
green
sheets,
anybody
wishing
to
remove
a
matter
from
the
green
sheets
may
do
so
at
this
time.
Moving
right
along
I
am
informed
by
the
clerk
that
there
are
too
late
file
matters
for
the
consent
agenda
which,
in
the
absence
of
objection,
will
be
added
to.
They
will
be
added
to
the
consent
agenda,
all
those
in
hearing
and
seeing
no
objections.
This
meeting
has
gone
so
long
hearing
and
seeing
no
objections.
The
too
late
file
matters
have
been
added
to
the
consent
agenda.
B
N
N
She
was
one
of
the
original
Londoners
who
lived
in
our
street
in
London
Street
and
to
see
her
to
have
her
leave,
has
been
a
real
detriment
and
loss
for
our
community,
and
particularly
the
folks
in
our
street.
The
other
person
I
want
to
recognize
is
commander
Robert,
Bob
Gillen.
He
was
the
commander
of
the
USS
Constitution.
The
fifty-ninth
commander
he's
a
Charlestown
resident
brother
of
MO
Gillen
for
those
of
you
who
don't
know
who
was
deeply
loved
Bob
served
29
years
in
the
u.s.
Navy
and
served
during
Korea
and
Vietnam.
N
He
is
a
local
hero
and
when
I
told
Moe
that
I
would
wanted
to
do
and
say
some
remarks.
He
said:
that's
not
really
what
we
do.
We
don't
really
recognize
and
I
I
just
recognize
the
generation
that
he
comes
from.
That
service
is
what
you
do.
Patriotism
is
how
you
live,
and
he
that's
that's
who
bob
Gilliam
was
and
I
just
wanted
to
recognize,
he's
passing
and
to
think
that
colleagues
for
signing
the
the
memorial
citation
and
his
name
and
knowing
that
his
he's
not
been
forgotten
and
his
service
was
incredibly
powerful.
N
B
Q
I
hope
that
we
always
remember
this
a
joyous
event
and
the
rescue
of
these
boys
in
their
soccer
coach,
but
that
we
also
remember
the
loss
of
officer
Coonan
in
this.
In
this
Africa.
We
have
all
signed
a
tribute
that
we
will
make
sure
it
gets
to
his
family,
because
it's
it's
something
I
know
that
we
all
watched
from
afar-
and
you
know
my
kids,
who
belong
to
many
sports
teams.
Q
I,
can
only
imagine
both
the
fear
of
those
children,
the
concern
of
their
coach,
but
also
to
know
that
there
were
so
many
interested
from
afar.
But
then
so
many
that
came
including
our
own
us
seals.
I
think
in
particular,
went
over
to
help
in
this
rescue
really
is
an
incredible
incredible
testimony
to
human
nature
and
love
for
one
another
and
care
for
one
another
in
our
drive
to
be
successful.
Q
So
I'd
like
to
thank
everyone
for
signing
on
to
this,
and
we
will
get
this
to
Thailand,
may
I
also
make
a
more
of
a
local
note
for
a
loss
again
that
we've
we've
signed
on
to
just
just
on
July
4th.
Last
week
we
lost
one
of
our
Boston
firefighters,
a
resident
of
Roxbury
Justin
Poitras,
passed
away
as
a
result
of
injuries
sustained
from
motorcycle
accident
and
happened
at
the
end
of
my
street.
He
was
only
31
years
old.
He
was
a
United
States
Marine.
Q
He
had
served
four
years
as
a
Marine
and
was
deployed
to
Iraq
during
Operation
Iraqi
Freedom.
He
was
honorably
honorably
discharged
from
the
Marine
Corps
and
following
that
discharge
enrolled
Boston
graduated
in
2014,
from
the
School
of
Health
Sciences,
with
a
bachelor's
degree
and
as
a
young
firefighter
just
joining
the
fire
department
in
2017.
He
was
stationed
at
engine
42
after
graduating
from
the
Academy.
His
obituary
describes
him
as
an
extremely
motivated
kind
and
respectful
young
man.
He
was
generous
and
volunteered
countless
hours
at
Boston,
Shriners
Hospital,
helping
in
the
burnt
burn
unit
this
year.
Q
He
helped
the
Boston
firefighters
Foundation,
raise
money
for
burn
victims
by
taking
part
in
their
firefighters
calendar.
He
was
mr.
January
2018,
he
loved
his
family
and
he
loved
his
firefighter
brothers
and
sisters
in
his
last
act
of
kindness
and
giving
Justin's
organs
were
donated
to
help
save
the
lives
of
six
people.
Today
is
a
celebration
of
Justin's
life
and
I
know
that
today
we
celebrate
his
life
and
mourn.
Q
B
Thank
you
counsellor,
sorry
George.
It
was
some
very
sad,
so
thank
you
for
acknowledging
him
at
this
time
before
we
move
on
to
memorials
I
neglected
to
actually
move
to
adopt
the
consent
agenda.
So
at
this
time
the
chair
moves
for
adoption
of
the
consent
agenda.
All
those
in
favor,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it.
The
consent
agenda
has
been
adopted
at
this
time.
If
everyone
could
please
rise.
B
And
we
will
adjourn
today's
meeting
in
memory
of
the
following
individuals
for
the
chair:
Larry
Wilson
for
councilor
Edwards,
commander,
Robert,
Gillen,
Lelaina,
cinchy
ciancia.
Thank
you
for
councillor
Janey
Carrie,
Mae,
Morgan
Smith
for
counselors
Presley
and
Janie
Daisy
Janey
for
counselor
Flaherty,
Walter
Rodriguez
for
counselor
Flynn
and
counselor
Flaherty
Andrea
Lynch
for
the
entire
council.
Lucy
fan
Daka
and
Justin
boisterous
a
moment
of
silence.
Please.
B
Thank
you.
The
chair
moves
that
when
the
council
adjourns
today
it
does
so
a
memory
of
those
aforementioned
individuals.
We
are
scheduled
to
meet
again
in
this
chamber
on
Wednesday
August
1st
at
noon.
All
those
in
favor
of
adjournment,
say
aye,
any
opposed,
say,
nay,
the
eyes
have
it.
The
council
is
adjourned.