City Council Committee on Government Operations hearing on Docket #0216

An ordinance to establish guidelines for permitting retail residential kitchens. 

This matter was sponsored by Councilor Julia Mejia and was referred to the Committee on January 13, 2021. 

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum participating due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members participating in this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance

In accordance with Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Executive Order modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing virtually.  This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while adhering to public health accommodations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.  The public may watch this meeting live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Verizon 964 and via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv.  It will also be re-broadcasted at a later date.

Public Testimony

Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

Mail Address:  Docket #0216, City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA  02201

Fax Number: 617-635-4203 Attn:  Christine O’Donnell, Docket #0216 

Committee Email:  ccc.go@boston.gov 

Staff Email:  christine.odonnell@boston.gov Staff Telephone: 617-635-1185