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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/22/2025 12:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2025-1831 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the United States Department of the Interior under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965 (Pub. L. 88-578, 78 Stat 897), to be administered by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, for purposes of making capital improvements to Ceylon Park in Dorchester. The Order also confirms that Ceylon Park is permanently dedicated for park and playground purposes, as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), the grantor’s agent.   Not available Not available
2025-1832 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eight Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($895,657.87) in the form of a grant, for the RESEA Program for Field CY25 Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund individual reemployment needs of Unemployment Insurance claimants, as well as prevent and detect improper benefit payments, and application assistance for training and education resources and programs.   Not available Not available
2025-1833 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($99,476.00) in the form of a grant from the Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG), awarded by the United States Department of Transportation to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund training for emergency responders in high-consequence areas to protect people, property, and the environment from accidents involving gas or hazardous liquid pipelines.   Not available Not available
2025-1834 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($48,900.00) in the form of a grant for the 2025 Mayors Challenge Project Grant, awarded by the United Nations Development Program to be administered by Operations. The grant will fund a study to address chronic school bus delays through AI-enabled traffic signal priority at key intersections and piloting innovative pick-up and drop-off scenarios to address congestion on neighborhood streets close to a school.   Not available Not available
2025-1835 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars ($44,780.00) in the form of a grant, for the Water Quality Assessment of Chandler Pond Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. The grant will fund water quality monitoring in Chandler Pond for 12 months, develop a watershed-based plan to identify sources of pollution, engage the community to build continued support for the restoration of Chandler Pond and to educate abutters about what they can do to minimize urban impacts to the pond.   Not available Not available
2025-1836 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the Procurement Department to extend the term of an existing three (3) year contract for the purchase of ladder trucks for the Boston Fire Department (ā€œBFDā€). Two trucks contemplated under the contract were delivered in December 2024, but the remaining four trucks are currently scheduled to be delivered, two trucks at a time, in October 2026 and March 2027.   Not available Not available
2025-1837 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Steven Farrell, as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust, for a term expiring November 2, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-1838 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of David O'Donahoe, as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust, for a term expiring October 6, 2029.   Not available Not available
2025-1839 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Bethany Patten, as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust, for a term expiring October 6, 2029.   Not available Not available
2025-1840 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Robert Qua, as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust, for a term expiring October 6, 2029.   Not available Not available
2025-1841 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor hereby delegating the authority vested in me pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, section 4 to Brian Swett as Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space for the City of Boston. This delegation is effective October 20, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-1842 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) regarding Boston Logan International Airport 2023/2024 Environmental Data Report - EEA #3247.   Not available Not available
2025-1843 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Evandro C. Carvalho, Executive Director, regarding the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency's Annual Report FY25.   Not available Not available
2025-1844 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Matthew Dickey as a Member of the Boston Commemoration Commission effective immediately.   Not available Not available
2025-1845 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ester Farah as a Member of the Boston Commemoration Commission effective immediately.   Not available Not available
2025-1846 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Claire Teylouni, as a Member of the Participatory Budget External Oversight Board, for a term expiring November 15, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-1277 3 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1277, Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to City of Boston Certified Emergency Telecommunicators, submits a report recommending that this matter ought to pass in a new draft.   Not available Not available
2025-0473 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a hearing regarding biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and the Boston Residents Jobs Policy.   Not available Not available
2025-1847 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Ryan Cazeau.   Not available Not available
2025-1848 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Jose Reyes.   Not available Not available
2025-1849 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss H.3754 and automated road safety enforcement in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1850 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the City of Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan.   Not available Not available
2025-1851 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to facilitate the creation of Single Room Occupancy Units (SROs) in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1852 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to learn how the City Council can support the Mayor's Youth Sports Initiative to increase youth sports participation across Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1853 1 Council OrderOrder regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code relative to Chinatown adult entertainment.   Not available Not available
2025-1854 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding Boston Housing Authority (BHA) operations and standard practices.   Not available Not available
2025-1855 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing October 26, 2025 as Intersex Awareness Day.   Not available Not available
2025-1856 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing the "Hope Out of Darkness" art installation commemorating 170 years since Solomon Northup's visit to Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1857 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of access to gender-affirming care in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1858 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ameera Suttles in City Council.   Not available Not available
GS-10/25 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for October 22, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-1859 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Luis A. Velez-Cortes.   Not available Not available
2025-1860 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Gladtidings House of Prayer for All Nations.   Not available Not available
2025-1861 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Cub Scouts Pack 3.   Not available Not available
2025-1862 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ismael Diaz Rodriguez.   Not available Not available
2025-1863 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mission Hill NHS.   Not available Not available
2025-1864 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Veronika Testa.   Not available Not available
2025-1865 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing five graduating students at Bioversity.   Not available Not available
2025-1866 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing three students for their nomination for the Student Alumni Award at 3point Gala.   Not available Not available
2025-1867 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Patricia Sheffield.   Not available Not available
2025-1868 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing All Dorchester Sport & Leadership and 10 other recipients of the 2025 Hidden Heroes Sheroes event.   Not available Not available
2025-1869 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Peter Joseph Meade.   Not available Not available
2025-1870 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing John Nucci.   Not available Not available
2025-1871 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Animal Rescue League of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1872 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Kamankola.   Not available Not available
2025-1873 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing The Turkish American Cultural Society.   Not available Not available
2025-1874 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Napoleon Jones-Henderson.   Not available Not available
2025-1875 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1876 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dr. Orlando Gutierrez Boronat.   Not available Not available
2025-1877 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 30 individuals who received a 2025 Cedar Grove Civic Association Scholarship.   Not available Not available
2025-1878 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association.   Not available Not available
2025-1879 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing David Jacobs and Gen Tracy.   Not available Not available
2025-1880 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Gregory Timilty.   Not available Not available
2025-1881 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Art Resource Collaborative for Kids (ARCK).   Not available Not available
2025-1882 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the South Boston Sports Hall of Fame.   Not available Not available
2025-1883 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day.   Not available Not available
2025-1884 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Waiman Lee.   Not available Not available
2025-1885 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Brigadier General Enoch O'Dell "Woody" Woodhouse II.   Not available Not available
2025-1886 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Greater Boston Global Age Center.   Not available Not available
2025-1887 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Chinese American Heritage Foundation.   Not available Not available
2025-1888 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1889 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Boston Police Officer Javier Pagan.   Not available Not available
2025-1890 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing MarilĆŗ Alvarado-HernĆ”ndez.   Not available Not available
2025-1891 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Massachusetts Affordable Homeownership Alliance.   Not available Not available
2025-1892 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Grealish Boxing Gym.   Not available Not available
2025-1893 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Zakiya Alake and 6 other community leaders.   Not available Not available
2025-1894 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mary Stampley.   Not available Not available
2025-1895 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Paula Alexander.   Not available Not available
2025-1896 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Margarita Montero.   Not available Not available
2025-1897 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ricardo Sanchez.   Not available Not available
2025-1898 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ana Calderon.   Not available Not available
2025-1899 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing William J. Martin.   Not available Not available
2025-1900 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Nicolas J. Perez.   Not available Not available
2025-1901 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing MRKH Intersex Organization and three other groups.   Not available Not available
2025-1902 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing New Mission High School.   Not available Not available
2025-1903 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mattie Washington.   Not available Not available
2025-1904 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Maria Maria.   Not available Not available
2025-1905 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Honorable Carlos Del Toro.   Not available Not available
2025-1906 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Anne Grimes Rand.   Not available Not available
2025-1907 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Bruce Blessington.   Not available Not available
2025-1908 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Carlos Zepeda.   Not available Not available
2025-1909 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mariana Zapata.   Not available Not available
2025-1910 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Alejandro Preciado.   Not available Not available
2025-1911 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Marta Helena PatiƱo Henao.   Not available Not available
2025-1912 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Tommy Howard.   Not available Not available
2025-1913 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Kevin Smith.   Not available Not available
2025-1914 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers and four individuals.   Not available Not available
2025-1915 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Philip Castor.   Not available Not available
2025-1916 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Sinclair Osner Bernadeau.   Not available Not available
2025-1917 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Detective Juan Seoane.   Not available Not available
2025-1918 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of David Milhomme.   Not available Not available
2025-1919 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Haitian Community leaders.   Not available Not available
2025-1920 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing The Dot Pot.   Not available Not available
2025-1921 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing The Ellie Fund.   Not available Not available
2025-1922 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Judge Leslie E. Harris.   Not available Not available
2025-1923 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Shane Pac.   Not available Not available