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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/3/2025 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2025-2034 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), Division of Conservation Services’ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Ronan Park located in the neighborhood of Dorchester.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-2035 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($339,888.00) in the form of a grant, Neighborhood Jobs Trust Grant, awarded by City Foundation to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund both administrative and programmatic activities to ensure that funding allocated by the Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) is used by training providers that prepare individuals with job readiness skills needed to secure permanent employment at the developers' project sites.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-2036 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($148,824.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Reallocation, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the Annual Boston Address Verification procedure mandated by the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2025-2037 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in the form of a grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield/BlueRoots Collaboration Grant, awarded by Donor Group to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund transforming underused land into sustainable assets that provide climate, wellness, and workforce benefits, with a focus on removing invasive plants and establishing a walking path.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-2038 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as Interim Commissioner of Public Works, effective November 24, 2025.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2025-2039 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as Interim Chief of Streets, Transportation, and Sanitation, effective November 24, 2025.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2025-2040 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Johnny Hernandez as Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer, effective November 20, 2025.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2025-2041 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Thursday November 27, 2025 at 12:00 P.M., returning Friday November 28, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2025-2042 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received by the City Clerk from the Board of Election Commissioners certifying the results of the election held for Mayor and City Council.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2025-2043 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: Boston Retirement System CY26 Operating Budget.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2025-2044 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication from Councilor Flynn to the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board to investigate frequent breakdown of elevators at BHA Ruth Barkley Apartments.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2025-0138 2 Committee ReportsOn the ordinance, referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0138, codifying the Office of Returning Citizens, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. Councilor Worrell in the chair. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Murphy).The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft.  Action details Video Video
2025-0722 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on April 2, 2025, Docket #0722, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($12,881.00) in the form of a grant, for the Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through 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 enhanced employment services for eligible veterans, prioritizing disabled veterans, and those facing significant barriers to employment, with the goal of improving their job search outcomes and economic self-sufficiency, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Councilor Louijeune in the chair. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Murphy).The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-0766 3 Committee ReportsOn the ordinance, referred on March 31, 2025, Docket #0766, extending and enhancing protections for tenants facing displacement due to condominium or cooperative conversion in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Murphy).The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft.  Action details Video Video
2025-1927 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on October 29, 2025, Docket #1927, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,607,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Community Mitigation Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be administered by the Office of Budget Management. The grant will fund offset costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-1967 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1967, for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to provide funding for the Police Department for FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association (BPPA), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-1968 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1968, for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% and a 1% increase to hazardous duty differential. The contract also contains reforms relating to police performance evaluations and will require officers to wear nametags, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-1969 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1969, Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston Public Health Commission and SEIU Local 888, Program collective bargaining unit, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-1970 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1970, Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 in the amount of Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Public Health Commission and SEIU, Local 888, Programs collective bargaining unit. The term of the contract covers October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions contract include base wage increases of 2% along with flat dollar weekly increases totaling to an annual increase of $500, $200, $550, then $500 to be given in January of each year of the contract term. The agreement also includes amendments to the longevity/career awards and reclassifications on lowest paid employees, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WoThe report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2025-1852 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a hearing to learn how the City Council can support the Mayor's Youth Sports Initiative to increase youth sports participation across Boston.Remains in   Action details Video Video
2025-1447 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a hearing to discuss electrical equipment maintenance and utility safety.Remains in   Action details Video Video
2025-2045 1 Council OrderOrder relative to the adoption of tax classification in the City of Boston in FY 2026.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2025-2046 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing on building a stronger fair housing future for Boston.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2025-2047 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of expanding prevention and public awareness campaigns related to drink spiking in the City of Boston.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2025-2048 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of establishing a Chinese American Veterans Memorial on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2025-2049 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jesse Weiskop Blank in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2025-2050 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Melissa Morgan in City Council, effective January 10, 2026.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
GS-12/3/25 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for December 3, 2025.   Action details Not available
2025-2051 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing La Bél Luxury Studio.   Action details Not available
2025-2052 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Irene McSweeney.   Action details Not available
2025-2053 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Shattuck Award Recipients.   Action details Not available
2025-2054 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Anthony Lewis.   Action details Not available
2025-2055 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing four individuals upon the 59th anniversary of Barbados’ Independence.   Action details Not available
2025-2056 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Jenny Hall.   Action details Not available
2025-2057 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Kathleen “Kitty” Whelan.   Action details Not available
2025-2058 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mari McCullough.   Action details Not available
2025-2059 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Joe Zuffante.   Action details Not available
2025-2060 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Stan Leonard.   Action details Not available
2025-2061 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Larry Stevens.   Action details Not available
2025-2062 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Wally Southern.   Action details Not available
2025-2063 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Erin Tombari, NP.   Action details Not available
2025-2064 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Alexyss Femino, RN.   Action details Not available
2025-2065 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ashley Finerty, RN.   Action details Not available
2025-2066 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Elizabeth DiTavi, RN.   Action details Not available
2025-2067 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing VROCC Cocina.   Action details Not available
2025-2068 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Best of the Back Bay.   Action details Not available
2025-2069 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of Garlands & Greens.   Action details Not available