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City Council Roll Call Votes

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Roll Call votes

Description:

Communication was received from Council President Michelle Wu calling for the election of the City Clerk for a term commencing on February 3, 2016 and ending on February 1, 2019. President Wu called for nominations for position of the City Clerk. Councilor Baker moved to nominate Maureen E. Feeney. President Wu asked for any further nominations hearing none. Motion Prevailed. On motion of President Wu, a roll was called with the following result. For Maureen E. Feeney- Councilor Baker, Campbell, Ciommo, Essaibi-George, Flaherty, Jackson, LaMattina, Linehan, McCarthy, O’Malley, Pressley, Wu, Zakim-13. Maureen E. Feeney, having received thirteen unanimous votes, was declared elected City Clerk for a term commencing February 3, 2016.

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Campbell:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
Yes
Wu:
Yes
Zakim:
Yes
Description:

Councilors Pressley, Jackson, Flaherty, Baker, Campbell, Ciommo, Essaibi-George, LaMattina, Linehan, McCarthy, O’Malley, Zakim and Wu offered the following: Resolution in Support of S.2107/H.1733: An Act to Establish Pay Equity. On motion of Councilor Pressley; the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Campbell:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
Yes
Wu:
Yes
Zakim:
Yes
Description:

Councilor Linehan called Docket #0105, order for the construction of a High School in Mattapan, from the table. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. Councilor Yancey requested that the order have its second reading. The motion failed on passage yeas 8; nays 5 (Councilors Baker, Ciommo, LaMattina, Linehan and Zakim).

Votes:
Baker:
No
Ciommo:
No
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
No
Linehan:
No
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
Yes
Wu:
Yes
Yancey:
Yes
Zakim:
No
Description:

Councilor LaMattina called docket #1027, order declaring surplus land located at 115 Federal Street to transfer care, custody, management and control of said property to the Public Facilities Commission, from the Committee on Economic Development, Planning and Labor. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor LaMattina, the order was passed; yeas 10, nays 3. (Jackson, Pressley, Yancey)

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
No
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
No
Wu:
Yes
Yancey:
No
Zakim:
Yes
Baker:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
No
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
No
Wu:
Yes
Yancey:
No
Zakim:
Yes
Description:

On the message and order, referred October 21, 2015 Docket #1660, to declare surplus City-owned former Public Works Department parcel property known as Howell Street, Dorchester (1288 square feet of vacant land) District to transfer care, custody, management and control of said property to the Public Facilities Commission, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
Yes
Wu:
Yes
Yancey:
Yes
Zakim:
Yes
Description:

On the message and order, referred October 21, 2015 Docket #1659, to declare surplus City-owned former Public Works Department parcel property known as Washburn Street, Dorchester (711 square feet of vacant land) to transfer care, custody, management and control of said property to the Public Facilities Commission, the Committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
Yes
Wu:
Yes
Yancey:
Yes
Zakim:
Yes
Description:

message and ordinance amending City of Boston Code of Ordinances Chapter 2-8.1, Salary of City Councilors, and City of Boston Code of Ordinances 2-7.11, Salary of the Mayor, from the Committee on Government Operations. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Flaherty, the rules were suspended: the ordinance was passed, yeas 9; nays 4 (Councilors Pressley, Wu, Yancey and Zakim).

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
No
Wu:
No
Yancey:
No
Zakim:
No
Description:

resolution urging utility regulators to ensure that Boston residents have access to FIOS, from the Committee on City, Neighborhood Services and Veterans Affairs

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
Yes
Wu:
Yes
Yancey:
Yes
Zakim:
Yes
Description:

Councilors Pressley, O'Malley, Jackson, McCarthy, Wu, Linehan, Ciommo, Flaherty and LaMattina offered the following: Resolution in support of state legislation regarding decennial division of wards and precincts. Councilor Murphy offered an amendment, seconded by Councilor Flaherty. The motion prevailed. The amendment was passed, yeas 12, nays 0. Absent or not voting (Zakim) Referred to Committee on Government Operations

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
Yes
Wu:
Yes
Yancey:
Yes
Zakim:
Not Present
Description:

Councilors Murphy, O’Malley, Baker, Ciommo, Flaherty, Jackson, LaMattina, McCarthy, Pressley, Wu, Yancey, Zakim and Linehan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Boston Police Department's mission to ensure safety and well-being of visitors, residents and businesses located in the City of Boston. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted, yeas 13.

Votes:
Baker:
Yes
Ciommo:
Yes
Flaherty:
Yes
Jackson:
Yes
LaMattina:
Yes
Linehan:
Yes
McCarthy:
Yes
Murphy:
Yes
OMalley:
Yes
Pressley:
Yes
Wu:
Yes
Yancey:
Yes
Zakim:
Yes

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