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Welcome to our council meeting. Madam, can you call for a quorum .
I'd like invited Councillor Flaherty now. He will introduce our faith leader for the day. If all guests could rise for the invocation and remain standing.
Thank you, madam president. I have the pleasure of introducing a long-time friend of mine. The reverend deborah grace. She's a daughter, a sister, a mother and a grandmother. She was a city employee for many years. I don't want to date her. It's when she had rent control. She was involved in the Boston rent control administration. She went on to do good things at community centers. Apartment september of 2001, really the events of September 11th, her world changed and was brought to a different calling. She found herself in seminary, graduated from new brunswick theological center in new jersey and is an active member of the staff at the unity tabernacle of holiness. A great friend of mine. Abbas -- a bostonian and very active and very wise. Welcome reverend deborah grace.
Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. I thank you for the honor and the privilege to be here with you to give you words of inspiration to open up this session. The best way -- these are quotes that I pulled that I'd like to share. The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope. Barack obama. This is what you shall do. Love the earth, the sun, the animals, the skies, give to those that ask and devote your labor to others. Argue not concerning got, have patience and indulgence towards people. Take off your hat for anything known or unknown or any man and number of men and women. Go freely with the power of an uneducated person and with the young and with the mother of families. Reexamine all you have been, at school, at church, in any book. Dismiss whatever insult your own soul and your very flesh shall be a great forum and have the richest fluency, not only in its words but in its silent lines and in its lips and in between the lashes of your eyes and every motion and joint of your body shall witness. At the end of life, we will not be judged for how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless and you took me in. Mother theresa. The opportunities you each have in the role as city Councillor Is set by public policy to serve the changing needs of Boston community is an awesome one. Wear it well. These are the scriptures I try to live by. Philippians 12. I know how both to a base and how to abound. Everywhere and in all things, I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry. Both to abound and to suffer needs. I can do all things through christ with his strength. Let us pray. Holy father, we come before this session to ask that you continue to guide the members of this council as they continue to work in the service of others. Bless them this day and all days with my prayer and my praise, amen. I pledge allegiance to the united states of america.
Thank you so much. Madam clerk, can you mark that Councillor Jackson is here as well? We'll start with approval of the minutes from last meeting. If there's no changes, the minutes will be approved. On to communications from his honor, the mayor.
Docket 0512. Message and order approving supplemental appropriations of $21,200 to provide funding to cover the cost items contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the city of Boston and the Boston traffic supervisor's association. The terms of the contract are September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019. The major provisions of the contract include base wage increase of 1% effective the first pay period of $20th, 2016 and December 20th, 2017 and .5% effective the first pay period june of 2018 and 1.5 effective the first date period in September 2018. The agreement includes an increase in the uniform allowance.
Docket Number 0512 will be assigned to the community on ways and means.
Madam clerk, read all of these together.
Thank you, madam president. Docket Number 0513. Notice received from the mayor of his absence from the city from 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 29th until 12:00 a.m. On Thursday, March 30th, 2017. Docket Number 0514. Communication received from the department of development on the student housing trends of 2016 to 2017, academic year report on student housing from data submitted by the clerk to the clerk by the schools pursuant to subsection 1010.4 of chapter 10-10 of the city of Boston code. And executive officer of the Boston retirement board that the board voted to appoint Mr. Timothy smith as the election officer for the state Boston retirement systems election of the third and fourth member of the retirement board. And Docket Number 0516, communication was received from sheila dylan, director in chief of housing of the department of neighborhood development for 2016 annual report on Boston's affordable housing.
Docket Numbers 0513-0516 will be placed on file. Matters recently heard for possible action.
Docket Number 0389. Message and order approving and acceptance of the provisions of general laws chapter,0ń 40 sections 22 a, 22 b and 22 c as amended by chapter 2018 with municipal modderization act. This local option allows municipalities to continue to account for parking receipts separately and to keep receipts reserved for appropriation.
Chair recognizes the chair of the committee on government operations, Councillor Flaherty.
Thank you. The matter was spoken sored by mayor walsh and referred to the committee on March 8. We had a hearing this past Monday, katie hammer from the city testified on behalf of the administration. And in her testimony, katie clarified that the city of Boston already deposits its parking meter receipts into the fund for the purposes and that a vote is necessary and that is as a result of the statewide municipal modernization act. Any revenue generated after november of 2016 would go into the general fund and the budget office would have to consider different approaches to appropriate that money. By keeping this local option, that allows the parking office to budget more than the recurring amount rather than have to aim for a lower amount if the revenue would go above the general fund. For example, we have a surplus of 78 to $80 million. We generate between 14 and 15 million from the meters and appropriated $22 million. It's running above what is coming in. Having that flexibility allows us to make those expenditures. The legislation calls for parking meter reseeds to be -- receipts to be deposited for maintenance and other processes that fall under the office of the parking clerk. Parking payment technology, regulation of parking, salaries of management personnel, improvement to the public realm as well as transportation improvements that are outlined this morning in our budget briefing. Other matters that were discussed including current budget for the parking office, loss of revenue that might take place due to parking fraud and abuse that takes place with the fraud and at this time this chair is asking that the matter ought to pass. Thank you, madam president.
Thank you'll, Councillor Flaherty. If anyone else would like to speak on Docket Number 0389. At this time Councillor Flaherty moves for accept tense of the report and passage. All those in favor say aye. The ayes have it.
Docket Number 0202. Order for hearing to review the overcoming the program and services provided to citizens returning from incarceration.
Chair recognizes Councillor Campbell.
Thank you, madam president. So we held a hearing a couple days ago on overcoming the odds. I want to thank Councillor Zakim and Councillor Essaibi for joining me. That was Monday afternoon. We were joined by gabriella from the community resources for justice, john larraby, and Mr. Roark bond, who is an alumist, chris mitchell from the department of constructions, frank delucca and the suffolk county sheriff's department. We heard a lot about the Boston re-entry initiative and overcoming the odds. Overcoming the odds is a program that starts in the department of correction working with men on re-entry before they come back to our community. The goal is to help them have a successful re-entry, whether it's looking for mental health support, substance abuse support, housing, you name it. They're assigned a case manager that works with them for six months, usually a year. The funding for this program along with the funding for bri has been cut substantially. We're seeing cuts at the federal level, including state as well. So oto is not funded. The great thing about this program is that it serves not only Boston residents specifically, but it's a great collaboration between the department of corrections as well as the community faith organization crj. And they serve men that come back to Roxbury, mattapan and Dorchester. It's an opportunity to receive services before they exit prison and to still have someone to help them along the way. We talked about the city of Boston investing in this program at $250,000 to help sustain it and to get it back on its feet. So that's something that I will talk with the administration about. We also talked about frankly the city of Boston investing some of their money only because most of the people that are coming out of the department of corrections are coming into our neighborhood. The city of Boston has yet to fund any of this in the past. So I think this is a great opportunity. It's also a great opportunity given the fact that the city of Boston is opening their office of reentry. Folks getting out can come into a space and actually get i.d.s, services in one location. This is an opportunity for the city to invest not only with a nonprofit but to provide transitional housing and other services and to help clients. Clients that we know will be identified and known to us not only by the community partner. I also want to thank -- I missed Councillor O'Malley that stopped in as well. Lastly, I want to say that, you know, the men and women coming back face tremendous odds. If they don't have the support, they will not be successful. What that means is they're going to return to a facility, whether it's the department of corrections, a house of corrections. That cost us us a lot of money, this is a reasonable option for the administration to fund a program that we know works, we had an incredible man named Mr. Bond testify about what the program did for him. They reduced recidivism for people coming out of the house of corrections with the bri but those folks coming out of the department of corrections. Lastly, right now the program only serves men. If we were to invest in this, there's an opportunity to serve women and to have it be a 50/50 split. Not just serving men but also woman. So thank you, madam president and thank you for my colleagues that participated and all those that signed on to the original hearing.
Thank you. Councillor, would you like to place this on file or keep it in committee? Thank you. Docket Number 0202 will remain in the committee.
Docket Number 0644. Message and order authorizing the city of Boston to submit to the housing authority, a statement of interest for the carter school located at 396 northampton street.
Chair recognizes the chair of the committee on ways and means, Councillor Ciommo.
Thank you, madam president. Docket Number 0464 authorizes the Boston public schools do submit a statement of interest for funding considering for the mass school building authority to address roof and boiler deficiencies submitted for basement, renovation or modernization of school facilities systems like roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease costs in the school facility. Also, priority 7 for a program, which includes the replacement of obsolete builders, consistent with state and approved local requirements. We had brian mclaughlin, the assistant director of operations from public facilities and carlton jones, Boston public schools director of capital and facilities management appear before the committee to answer questions and discuss the statement of interest process. The deadline for this submission is April 7. The successful review, the city is invited into the program. Conversation will likely begin in the fall of 2017 to discussion the scope and feasibility of the project. The project likely for early 2018 and construction likely to take place summer of 2018. The project will address major deficiencies that will affect classroom size, space challenges and program availability. The upgrades will include a new therapy pool and locker rooms, gymnasium space, assembly room, music therapy room, art therapy room and family room that will make the carter school a successful program for students with intensive special needs. The upgrades help the students locally instead of using out of district services resulting in direct operational savings for the school district. The rate will be 65% and I recommend that we pass Docket Number 0464.
Thank you, Councillor Ciommo. Move for passage of Docket Number 0464.
Chair recognizes the chair of the committee on homelessness and mental recovery. Councillor Essaibi-george.
I would like to thank my colleagues Councillor Mccarthy and Councillor Baker for co-sponsoring this order and councillors o'malley and flaherty for joining us as part of the conversation. We heard from a great panel including jennifer tracy from the recovery services office, devin larkin, the director of the bureau, and our commissioner, betty christopher our isd commissioner and sarah mackin from the organization that coordinates the pickups citywide. Every time we work on the opioid crisis, I'm saddened by the scale and complexity of the issue. Why heard yesterday that a number of fatal overdoses are the people that aren't even on the radar. They have never overdosed before, never sought city resources for treatment and/or services. This doesn't just affect people experiencing homelessness. It happens behind closed doors and every neighborhood of our city and in every city and town in the commonwealth. During the hearing we learned the city picked up more than 20,000 improperly discounted needles since march of 2017. That number is an underestimate. I have to commend the effort that everybody is putting in on this issue and would like to thank or employees that are helping every day, especially librarians, school employees, park employees and first responders. There's always room to do more. With a budget process beginning, I hope you join me in advocating for additional resources to expand the capacity. Right now they are working citywide Monday through Friday with only two dedicated staff. I also pushed through the budget to make sure our city's hazardous waist management contracts are cost-effective. We can also expand voluntary safe needle disposal training for all city employees and hopefully members of the public, especially parents and volunteers. We need to increase access to safe needle disposal kiosks and our for profit retail pharmacies can help in doing that. So much work can be done on this issue and I'd like the docket to remain in committee. Thank you.
Thank you, Councillor Essaibi-george. Councillor Mccarthy, you have the floor.
Thank you, madam president. Thank you to Councillor George for chairing the hearing. I just wanted to quickly add a quick thanks to our former colleague, robby contavo. Last year a little girl in hyde park was stuck by a needle. I requested the bps to have a program for the dangers of needles in play grounds and in parks. That was being dragged along. Robby has been over there a couple weeks. Last week I met with him and they have a program ready to be put together. I want to thank robby for taking the bull by the horns and putting that program in. In the spring time, when we finally get spring time, kids in bps will know better.
Thank you, Councillor Mccarthy. Docket Number 0394 will remain in the committee on homelessness, mental health and recovery.
Docket Number 0136. Order for hearing to address violence in the city of Boston.
Chair recognizes the chair of the committee on public safety and criminal justice, Councillor Campbell.
Thank you, madam president. We held a hearing on this docket last night in Roxbury. We had a great turnout. I want to thank councillorses flaherty, o'malley, essaibi-george for joining us and lead sponsor, lisa jackson. We had dan mulhern from the mayor's office, we had superintendent long, the chief from the police department, we also had sean webb from the street worker's program, roy martin from the house commission, kathryn fine from the house commission. We had the smart team there, we had a community panel that consisted of monica cannon and more. I'll deserve to Councillor Jackson to talk about most of the hearing there were a couple things that we learned. One is that we have to probably do a better job in allowing community and those that sign up for public testimony to go first and incorporate them throughout the hearing. I think folks are frustrated that they had to wait till the end to testify. People want to share their stories. Want to make sure that growing forward we start with the community panels, incorporating public testimony throughout the panel. Last night was an opportunity for us to hear folks that are suffering. Folks in the community only Roxbury in particular and also other parts of the city of Boston have experienced and suffered tremendous trauma. There was an opportunity for folks to come and share their story, share their pain. People did. People came and they shared candidly. That tells me we need to have listening sessions or comments sessions and folks can do that in a safe space. And professionals from the house commission, jri or other places to participate to help these individuals. I want to applaud Councillor Pressley for her past work in doing this. She's done this since the beginning of joining this council. We need to continue that work in a productive way. Last night we heard trauma-based stories, while trying to think about solutions. We need to continue the conversations about communities. These are residents from the city of Boston. They responded as residents. Still felt like there was no adequate trauma response. They got flyers, but they didn't see individuals from the city. We can do a better job. I will say when folks tell us that we can do better, we shouldn't get defensive. We should listen. We should of course look to do better. That's what they're telling us. They're not telling us we're not doing and okay job or great job for certain things. But sometimes they're highlights what we can improve. Last night was an opportunity to think about where we can improve. I will turn it over to Councillor Jackson. Thank you, madam president.
Thank you, Councillor Campbell. Councillor Jackson you have the floor.
Thank you, madam chair woman for a deep and pathful andful hearing. I concur. I think we should listen to those in the community first. Ensure that their voices get on the record and set the stage for the services that are needed. I want to thank Councillor Essaibi-george, Councillor O'Malley and Councillor Flaherty for. There's a whole host of programs. The question is, are the programs actually working together? In addition, what is our report card? What are our measurables and outcomes for the programs that are in existence. On an annual basis, are we looking at and relooking at the actual outcomes of those programs? The other aspect of it is really to make sure as Councillor Campbell noted that folks that are supposed to to these jobs are actually doing them. When we hear that we have contracts for trauma response and you hear someone who was on a street where there were six shootings and the only thing that they received were flyers, that is very difficult to hear. I was at two of those incidents. I give problems to the street workers in those cases because they were able to navigate some of the aspects of that. There was not a comprehensive trauma response. In addition, it requires us to have proactive planning and also make sure that everybody is working together. Everybody that every single neighborhood and every single community, especially the community that sees the most violence, they want it solved. Want to ensure that those individuals are brought to justice. They also have to teal with their own safety and to ensure that when they go home and walk down the street the next day, their family is also going to be okay. So we heard a lot of that yesterday. I'm looking forward to a continued conversation about how we continue to move forward and ensure that every neighborhood in the city of Boston is a safe neighborhood for families to walk on the streets. It pulls at my heard strings to think that any young person, a 5 or 6-year-old getting harmed or shot. That really hurts. The whole city and we have to work together on these issues. Thank you, madam president.
Thank you, Councillor Jackson. Councillor Pressley, you have the floor.
Thank you, madam president. I'd like to commend the maker of this order and the chair for running an impactful hearing. I regret I couldn't physically be present. I was leading a dialogue with educators to make sure our schools are informed in light of the children crossing the threshold and been exposed to violence. After that, I was holding an event against healing. Because it is important, especially in communities disproportionately impacted by violence and again we know the correlation between that and poverty, that we're not just coming together in the walk of violent episodes and the wake of a shooting. We're building community and unapologetic about being bold, brazen in our healing so we need to create more spaces to do that. So we're partnering together to create spaces in the halls of government and throughout the city. We fight every day for more affordable housing, quality housing, the growth of small businesses. None of these things can exist in an ecosystem where human development is compromised. If human development is compromised, people and business and community cannot survive and thrive in an ecosystem where violence is pervasive and when people are battling trauma every day. So I hope we never get to a point where we feel fatigued by these discussions. One loss is too many. Baring in mind those many people that are still alive and walking around with the fractures from -- they've been exposed to violence. So I commend Councillor Jackson. I was proud the entire council signed on to this. I thank the chair. At the end of the day, this is about keeping us honest, accountable and vigilant. Thank you.
Thank you, Councillor Pressley. Docket Number 0136 will remain in the committee on public safety and criminal justice. Motions, orders and resolutions.
Docket Number 0517. Councillor Ciommo offered the following order. An act relative to the ownership of occupancy deadline for residential property exemption from the city of Boston.
Councillor Ciommo, you have the floor.
Thank you, madam president. I'd like to thank the commissioner for working to put this petition together. It came to light to me recently when deb from my office, who you know, recently the mother of a young girl, brooke, also recently bought a house. She bought it in between a window January 2 and June 30th, before June 30th. Had to wait over a year to realize the residential exemption. People remember buying their first home, it's crazy how it runs together. You have work to do. So to realize this exemption is really a benefit and it's also increasing the amount of own or occupancy of homes in the city of Boston and to buy and own a home in city of Boston. Providing first-time homeowners with every possible incentive in Boston should be a priority. Current residential ex some -- exemption policy by January 1. There's a gap for people purchasing a home from January 2 to June 30th making them wait an entire year to experience the benefits from the exemption. Last year the value of the residential exemption for class one residential properties was increased to 35% of the average assessed value making the exemption worth $3,240 each from the previous amount, which was $1,900, which is significant. This petition will close the gap to find more homeowners with the opportunity to access the saving, the financial impact felt by the city will be negligible since these savings are already being taken a count. I look for an expedited hearing. Thank you.
Thank you, Councillor Ciommo. Councillor Baker. Okay. Madam clerk, can you please add Councillor Baker's name. Add Councillor Campbell, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor La my -- Councillor Lamattina, Councillor Essaibi-george, Councillor Pressley. Would anyone else like to speak? Docket Number 0517 will be assigned to the committee on government operations.
Councillor Zakim offereds the following resolution for the safe communities act.
Councillor Zakim, you have the floor.
Thank you, madam president. I introduce this resolution today in support of the safe communities act. The senate and house essentially -- this is similar to the Boston trust act. Almost all of us were here to vote and pass in 2014 that prevents local law enforcement, in this case state law enforcement. Obvious ply in 2014, an important step that this body took with mayor walsh to protect people in our communities and obviously with the change in the national climate and the red rick coming out of washington, it's more important now to extend this this. Particularly folks that are suffering from domestic violence and sexual assault who otherwise are reluctant to come forward and deal and engage with law enforcement. Also, it's fiscal responsibility. We had a budget presentation this morning. Quite a bit of talk there about cuts from federal grants, federal funding to our stay. It's unacceptable for the federal government to extend us our resources for their federaled feel policies. Call we talk about immigration issues in the safe communities act, a top priority. It's important to stand up as a leader and around the country. Send a strong message and in washington that we're going to continue to embrace our history of standing up for what's right and having local control of the decisions and actions of law enforcement and government agencies. At this point I would move for an extension and adoption is the proper term when it's a resolution. I thank you all for your consider.
Thank you. Would anybody else like to sign on? Could you add Councillor Linehan, Councillor Lamattina, Councillor Jackson, flaherty, essaibi-george, campbell.
Thank you. I want to thank Councillor Zakim for this. A lot of people, when we take action like this, you know, criminals are growing to be protected. If you talk to the Boston police, they're not looking to hold people that come in. They want communities failsafe just like we do. Say two things that I've never said publicly. You know, we need these people. I've worked next to people that I don't know if they were immigrants or not. I think they were not immigrants but undocumented. They were here. You need a lot of beautiful people and just trying to work. I'm looking forward to the day when all the yelling on both sides stops and we start talking about that pathway for people that are here working and want to pay taxes. We have irish immigrants and -- I have friends in the columbian community, the ecuadorian community, guys working and raising their families, the work construction during the day and cleaning at night. It's not an easy -- it's not an easy thing to do. So I'm more just saying to my colleagues, we talked to congressmen and senators, let's start talking about the pathway of how people can become citizens and stop the noise, please. Thank you.
Here here, Councillor Baker. Thank you. Councillor Jackson, you have the floor.
I want to thank Councillor Baker for your courage and sharing that really personal and important fact. That means a lot. I think it means a lot about amazing people who are undocumented. The amazing things that they bring to us and having you on this council. I also want to thank Councillor Zakim. You started and have been steadfast with this. You've taken shots at you on this topic and session. You continue to move forward. I appreciate your courage against this very important issue. Its the federal government around immigration. As city councillor, we represent everybody in the city wartless of whether or not they're documented or not. So it's so important that we at the state level have some comprehensive reforms. By the way, that the people in d.c. Get it together and finally do comprehensive immigration reform and fix this problem and pushing this on local level as well as state levels. All those in favor raise your hand. Ayes have it. Docket 0518 has been adopted. I am informed by the clerk that there are two late-filed matters. Madam clerk, could you please read these matters. The first late file has been passed.
April 4th, 2017, Councillor Wu for Councillor Jackson. Also --
Jackson moved for suspension and passage. Almost. Opposed say ney. Late filed has been cast. We have one late-filed matter for the consent agenda, which will be added. Hearing none, the matter is added and chair moves adoption of the consented agenda. All those in favor raise your hand. Consent agenda is adopted. We'll pause for anybody wishing to pull from the green sheets. Hearing none, are there any statements or announcements? Councillor Pressley, you have the floor.
Thank you, madam president. Yesterday was April 4th. It marked two impactful events. One is the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin luther king jr. The other, the birthday of Dr. Maya angelou. Two people who I believe embody love. And I was just hoping that I read similar from Dr. Martin luther king jr. April 4. His vietnam speech. Thief of time. Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity. The affairs of men does not remain a flood, it ebbs. We may cry out to pause in our passage, but time is adamant to every plea and rush his own. Over the bleached bones and jumbled residues of numerous civilizations are written the pathetic words, too late. There is an invisible book of life that faithfully records our vigilance or neglect. Omar is right, the moving finger writes and having where it moves on. We still have a choice today. Non-violent co-existence or violent co-annihilation. We must move past decision to action. We must find new ways to speak for peace in vietnam and justice throughout the developing world, a world that borders on our doors. If we do not act, we shall surely be dragged on the long, dark and shameful corridors of time to those who possess power without compassion and might without morality and strength. Thank you.
Councillor O'Malley, for what purpose dues rise?
I ask permission to make a brief statement.
You have it. Thank you, madam president. I want to make two brief statements about two really remarkable women. We will shortly be closing this meeting in honor of -- alice tennessee, a legendary bostonian. Alice was a fair and loyal aid to Councillor Tom menino, became central staff director of this body and shortly after he was appointed and elected mayor, she was by his side through it all. She was a very quiet person, unassuming demeanor, but she was tenacious and the city is far better off because of what she did over an incredible career. She took a land phil in west Roxbury and turned it into land and parks. She was instrumental in so many supports of the libraries through the years. She literally -- she and her husband ran a food pantry out of their garage. West Roxbury's friends. She is one of the the finest people I ever knew and I know all of you would agree with that. Such a huge part of us. Secondly another remarkable person, next Wednesday before the council meeting, I'm host ago little reception with john samuelson. This will be the fourth time recognizing a legendary Boston marathon runner and joni is probably the fastest and best athlete at all in. Her '50s she can still run a two-hour marathon. To this day, she is one of the finest athletes period. So I am delighted she will be joining us. She brings her mother who are in her '90s and other friends as well. We'll have a reception for you and the staff. Remarkable.
Councillor Essaibi-george. For what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, madam president. I rise to announce my first annual educator of the year awards celebration in honor of teacher appreciation month which is may. This opportunity is for residents of Boston to share their best experiences with someone who goes above and beyond you and your community. My son will be nominating his science teacher Mr. Charles. In his first year of middle school, I've seen douglas come alive in the classroom. School has been pretty easy for him through the years, pretty bright kid. The impression and inspiration Mr. Charles brings to science every day is quite amazing as a parent and is exciting for him as a student. As a former teacher and mother of three other b.p.s. Students, I'm grateful for all the work every day our educators do to support our young people and it's not just our teachers, it's our librarians and all those who work with young people to teach and mentor them and who are in their care. They truly deserve to be acknowledged for their celebration and I'm excited to formally have a way to celebrate and encourage their work. I look for people at home to nominate those inspiring them and their children in their community, regardless of the school or organization they're based out of. As I announce this today, it went out on social media yesterday and we've already received 28 nominations. So it's exciting for us to undertake. This but I look forward to receiving at least 12 more from this chamber. So those educators in your lives, whether you've directly experienced them or heard about their great work in the community, I want to hear about it and I want to make sure that we have an opportunity to recognize the amazing work they've done to inspire our youth. Nominations are open. You can find the link on certainly our social media pages, but call our offices and I will be reaching out to each of you for those nominations, and I'm excited to get this going. So thank you for the opportunity. I look forward to it. Thank you.
Thank you, Councillor Essaibi-george. Finally, I just want to take everyone's time to give a quick update on the council chamber accessibility project. We are nearing the window for feedback in order to stay on schedule for planned renovations this summer while the council has a little bit lighter schedule after budget. Carrie, can you flip through the other images? Is it possible to start with the original?
You all have the full presentation on your desk, but the first one --
Thanks, carrie -- I'll hold up here, too, but so everyone can see, is the original chamber shortly after city hall opened and what it looked like. There are fewer desks as there were only nine councillors at that time. This is the ethos that in the spirit of historic preservation the project team has been going after in terms of finishes and layouts. And then -- and you can even see we actually didn't have doors on some of the original spaces. Obviously, no ramps. We are working to address the accessibility. Then, okay, you can flip through the second. So this is the last stage if your packets. This is the rendering from the team of what the updated chamber would look like.
The floor will be raised so there will be no need for ramps anywhere down into the floor. The desks will be reconfigured with a little more flexibility for when more than four councilors need to be sitting on one site during hearings. Tortens will be installed along the concrete for sound absorption so people can hear better in the chamber as well as an additional monitor this side for that side of the charlie and here so folks can follow what's happening on the screens. The pieces I want to get feedback on, where public testimony will happen from. So I'll send around the renderings that came in after the meeting started, but the current proposal is for public testimony to happen on either side of this back wall with the small bump out. No need to have everyone come down and sit or stand. This would also create less space behind the councillors on this side of the room so this is a significant change as well. Let me see if there is anything else I wanted to mention. Oh, and the last piece is that we currently do not have any wheelchair-accessible seating in the chamber, so the front row of seats on this side is going to be taken out and you will see there's an image in the packet that we will have an adequate percentage of wheelchair-accessible seating. That means this wall will need to be bumped out and there will be a railing and wooden panels as well so there is enough clearance for wheelchairs. Does anyone have questions or comments?
Councillor Flaherty. The access point will be through the front door through here or still two access points on both sides of the chamber?
All the access points will remain the same. The proposal -- and again they sent this after the meeting started so I'll email it -- but the renderings will show that this back wall will essentially have two bumpouts on either side, someone could come up to there and there will be a microphone and a little podium for them to testify from. That is a proposal. It's not ideal from my mind because it means that those in Councillor Essaibi-george's seat won't be able to see around the corner. We will have screens so you will be able to see that way. The idea is testimony will happen from the floor either at these desks or a combination of the stenographer's desk or the podium.
Any other questions? So Councillor Linehan asks for a time line. Essentially, if you have major feedback, let me know. Ideally by this week or latest next week and we'll be able to start after budget is done. So this summer we'll be out of this space. Central staff director and I have been talking about how we can outfit the piamonte room to be the physical space, wiring the room for live streaming or purchasing the equipment to livestrom off-- live stream off-site from either room. Any feedback, anything you have on this image that doesn't feel right, if you have questions, see me afterwards because we need to get the final okay very soon. Anyone up? At this time if all councillors and guests could please rise. Today the council will adjourn in the memory of the following individuals. For Councillor Lamattina, eva bruno, I can'ty tony c.udica, joan m. Woodman ohaloran. For vaccum, knee door cutler. For councillors essaibi-george, mccarthy and o'malley, madeline m. Field. And for all councillors, reverend Dr. Martin luther king and alice hennessy. A moment of silence, please. Thank you. Chair moves when the council adjourns we do so in memory to have the aforementioned individuals and scheduled to meet next Wednesday at noon. (voting) ayes have it, council is adjourned.

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