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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/30/2025 12:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2025-0945 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of bike helmets valued at Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,300.00), donated by Breakstone, White & Gluck, located at 2 Center Plaza, #530, Boston, MA 02108. The purpose of the donation is to increase child participation in outdoor activities in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-0948 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for confirmation of the appointment of new Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0947 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for confirmation of the appointment of renewal Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0940 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Thirty-Three Million Two Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($33,262,466.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools (BPS) for the FY25 impact of increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and the Boston Teachers Union. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 28, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-0946 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for confirmation of the appointment of renewal constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0949 1 Mayor OrderMessage transmitting certain information under section 17F re: down payment assistance grants disbursed since 2021, filed on Docket #0774, passed by the City Council on April 2, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-0943 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixteen Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars and Three Cents ($16,937.03) in the form of a grant, for the Carry-In Wagner Peyser Administration 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
2025-0942 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,987,500.00) in the form of a grant, for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, to be administered by the Planning Department. The grant will fund the East Boston Waterfront-Carlton Wharf and Lewis Mall Resiliency Project.   Not available Not available
2025-0944 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($13,735.00) in the form of a grant for the Mass Commission for the Blind Grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund employment and training assistance, career counseling, and job search assistance for legally blind individuals who are clients at Boston MassHire Career Centers.   Not available Not available
2025-0941 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Schools for FY25 in the amount of Thirty-Three Million Two Hundred Sixty Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($33,262,466.00) to cover the impact of FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and the Boston Teachers Union. The term of the contract is September 1, 2024 - August 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include general wage increases of 2.5%, 2%, and 2% in September of 2024, 2025, and 2026. The Paraprofessionals and ABAs will also receive market rate adjustments.   Not available Not available
2025-0950 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Trinh Nguyen as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on May 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
2025-0951 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Alexandra Valdez as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on May 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
2025-0952 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ashley Groffenberger as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on May 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
2025-0953 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Brianna Millor as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on April 14, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0954 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Mariangely Solia Cervera as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on April 14, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0955 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Dr. Bisola Ojikutu as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on April 14, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0956 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Jose C. Masso III as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on April 14, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0957 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Aliza R. Wasserman as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on April 14, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0958 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Shiela Dillon as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on April 14, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0959 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nathalia Benitez-Perez as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on April 14, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0960 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Segun Idowa as a Member of the Trustees of the Charitable Donations for Inhabitants of Boston for a term expiring on April 14, 2028.   Not available Not available
2025-0961 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kharlita Chambers-Walker as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on October 28, 2026.   Not available Not available
2025-0962 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., returning Thursday April 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.   Not available Not available
2025-0967 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 16, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-0963 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: result of the election for a vacant elected board seat; Sean F. Kelly was elected to serve as Trustee of the Boston Retirement Board for the remainder of a term ending September 30, 2026.   Not available Not available
2025-0964 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: the FY26 Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment ("COLA") Base Vote.   Not available Not available
2025-0965 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Proposed Minor Modification to The West End Land Assembly and Redevelopment Plan. Project No. Mass. 2-3, with respect to Parcel 1A.”   Not available Not available
2025-0966 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its Special meeting of April 18, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-0530 1 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred on February 26, 2025, Docket #0530, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($58,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY19 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund fire prevention education and training, fire code enforcement, fire/arson investigation, firefighter safety and health programming, prevention efforts, and research and development, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2025-0887 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Strong Women, Families, and Communities, to which was referred on April 16, 2025, Docket #0887, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($4,149,200.00) in the form of a grant for the YouthWorks Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund a Summer and School Year jobs program that will provide leadership development, skills training, and career exploration for low-income at-risk youth ages 14-25, submits a report recommending that the grant ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2025-0970 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Age Waiver for Jason Deleon to join the Boston Police Department.   Not available Not available
2025-0968 1 Council OrdinanceOrdinance Establishing the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement.   Not available Not available
2025-0969 1 Council OrdinanceOrdinance establishing a Transgender, Gender-diverse, Intersex, and LGBTQIA2S+ Oversight Commission.   Not available Not available
2025-0984 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution declaring "Polish Constitution Day".   Not available Not available
2025-0972 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss making neighborhood streets safer following the 30-day review of streets projects in Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-0983 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of Bill SD.2808: an Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth.   Not available Not available
2025-0982 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.   Not available Not available
2025-0981 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of H.1347 "An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care".   Not available Not available
2025-0986 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month.   Not available Not available
2025-0980 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and in support of legislation to reclassify and protect 9-1-1 dispatchers.   Not available Not available
2025-0985 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in honor of International Firefighters' Day in appreciation of the Boston Fire Department, it's representation through Local 718 and the professional firefighters of Massachusetts, and the International Association of Firefighters.   Not available Not available
2025-0971 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' New Bus Ridership Policy.   Not available Not available
2025-0973 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss implementation of the seven nights per week Residential Parking Only Policy in South Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-0974 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing on fiscal transparency, equitable access, and Council oversight in the expansion of the Museum Access program.   Not available Not available
2025-0975 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the availability of cooling centers in the city of Boston during extreme heat emergencies.   Not available Not available
2025-0976 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss adding State Oversight on Statement of Financial Interests (SFIs).   Not available Not available
2025-0977 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing regarding procedures following a vacancy in the office of District City Councilor.   Not available Not available
2025-0978 1 Council OrderOrder to adopt Chapter 270 of the Acts of 2024 regarding local law enforcement continuity between the City of Boston and the Town of Dedham.   Not available Not available
2025-0979 1 Council OrderResolution for a flag raising to celebrate Montserrat.   Not available Not available
2025-0987 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Regan Hegarty in City Council, effective May 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-0988 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Carly Moran in City Council, effective May 7, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-0989 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cisnell Baez in City Council, effective May 1, 2025.   Not available Not available
GS-4/30/25 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for April 30, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-0990 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing West Ward.   Not available Not available
2025-0991 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing April 22 2025 as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.   Not available Not available
2025-0992 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Curtis Baptiste.   Not available Not available
2025-0993 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Empress Creation.   Not available Not available
2025-0994 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Black Unicorn Marathoners.   Not available Not available
2025-0995 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Marilyn Bevans.   Not available Not available
2025-0996 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Laura Dickerson.   Not available Not available
2025-0997 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating Beatrice Nessen.   Not available Not available
2025-0998 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England.   Not available Not available
2025-0999 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Cafe Porto Bello.   Not available Not available
2025-1000 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Wang YMCA of Chinatown.   Not available Not available
2025-1001 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative.   Not available Not available
2025-1002 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Joseph E. Coppola.   Not available Not available
2025-1003 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Coach Scott Neal.   Not available Not available
2025-1004 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Susan Mahoney.   Not available Not available
2025-1005 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Constintine P. Calliontzis.   Not available Not available
2025-1006 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing April 30th, 2025, as International Jazz Day.   Not available Not available
2025-1007 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Nancy Williams-Gross.   Not available Not available
2025-1008 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Greater Boston Legal Services.   Not available Not available
2025-1009 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Tight Knit in Roslindale.   Not available Not available