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2025-0589
| 1 | | Mayor Home Rule Petition | Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0589, message and order for your approval a revised home rule petition to the General Court entitled "Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Creation of a Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL) within an Affordable Housing Development in the Dorchester Section of the City of Boston," from the Committee on Government Operations.
No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body.
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the petition was passed. | Referred to | |
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2025-0590
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds in a principal amount not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($350,000,000). The current conditions in the municipal bond market appears to be favorable for the City to potentially realize significant saving in debt service costs by refunding certain of its outstanding general obligation bonds. | Referred to | |
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2025-0591
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of a set of lockers, three bookshelves, and a desk, valued at $1,800.00, donated by The Winsor School. The purpose of this donation is to enhance the facilities at the BCYF Mattahunt Community Center for the benefit of the Mattapan neighborhood. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2025-0592
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for your approval an Order accepting a Preservation Restriction on the Shirley-Eustis Outbuilding/W. Elliott Woodward Rental House, 42-44 Shirley Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02119-2726. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2025-0593
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Senam Kumahia as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0594
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lindsey Mac-Jones as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0595
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0596
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Gonyeau as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0597
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ameeth Deenanath as an Alternate Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0598
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Linda Neshamkin as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0599
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Intiya Ambrogi-Isaza as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0600
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Julie Hall as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0601
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ian Urquhart as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0602
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Galvin as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0603
| 1 | | Mayor Order | Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Nancy Johnson as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | The rules were suspended; the appointments were confirmed. | |
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2025-0604
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Sally Glora as a member of the Boston Retirement Board, for a term expiring February 25, 2028. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0605
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Dr. Elsie Taveras as Chair of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health, for a term expiring January 20, 2026. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0606
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City on Monday March 3, 2025 at 6:10 p.m., returning Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 7:59 p.m. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0607
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding increasing oversight on TNC rideshares. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0608
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from Dr. Samuel DePina transmitting certain information under section 17F re: Boston Public Schools (BPS) Code of Conduct Violations, filed on Docket #0489, presented at the February 10, 2025 meeting of the Boston City Council. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0609
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from the City Clerk regarding the 2024 - 2025 University Accountability-Statistical Report. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0610
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from the City of Boston’s Coordinated Response Team RE: an update on ongoing efforts to end congregate substance use in Boston. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0458
| 2 | | Committee Reports | The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0458, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Core Program for Madison Park Technical Vocational High School pursuant to M.G.L. c. 70B, § 5. The Statement of Interest describes and explains the deficiencies within the school facility that prevents Boston Public Schools (BPS) from delivering their desired educational program, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. | Remains in | |
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2025-0459
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | On the message and order authorizing for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Statements of Interest for their Accelerated Repair Program for the following schools: Boston Adult Technical Academy, Hurley K-8 School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School, Mendell Elementary School, Mary Lyon Pilot High School, Joyce Kilmer Lower School, Margarita Muñiz Academy, Orchard Gardens K-8 School, Trotter K-6 Elementary School. The Statements of Interest describe and explain the deficiencies and the priority category for which the City of Boston may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 5 - Replacement, renovation or modernization of the school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Durkan). | The report was accepted; the order was passed. | |
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2025-0148
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY26 Budget. | Remains in | |
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2025-0265
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to discuss the preservation of historical artifacts in Boston Public Schools slated for closure or merger. | Remains in | |
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2025-0254
| 2 | | Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action | Order for a hearing to discuss long-term city job vacancies. | Remains in | |
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2025-0619
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution in support of immigrant's rights legislation, including the Safe Communities Act, the Immigrant Legal Defense Act, and the Dignity Not Deportations Act.
On motion of Councilors Weber and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor.
On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy). | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2025-0622
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution denouncing the rollback of temporary protected status for Haitian, Venezuelan, and other designated communities.
Councilor Worrell in the Chair.
On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co-sponsor.
On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2025-0611
| 1 | | Council Home Rule Petition | Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Gissell Melo.
Councilor Louijeune in the Chair.
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 1 (Pepén). | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2025-0612
| 1 | | Council Home Rule Petition | Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Jonathan Telfort.
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12. | The rules were suspended; the order was passed. | |
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2025-0613
| 1 | | Council Home Rule Petition | Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Relative to the Zoning Board of Appeal. | Referred to | |
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2025-0614
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to establish the Fairmount Avenue Arts and Cultural District in Hyde Park. | Referred to | |
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2025-0615
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing on regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) by the City of Boston and Boston Police Department. | Referred to | |
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2025-0616
| 1 | | Council Hearing Order | Order for a hearing to discuss and establish guidelines for the filing and adoption of Council Resolutions. | Referred to | |
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2025-0617
| 1 | | Council 17F Order | Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding TNC Rideshare arrests. | Passed | |
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2025-0618
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution designating a Hero Square in Charlestown in recognition of Major General Joseph Warren.
On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was passed. | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2025-0620
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution to embrace and extend heartfelt wishes to the beloved Muslim community in Boston, Massachusetts, throughout the United States and across the globe, invoking blessings upon them as they embark upon the sacred journey of Ramadan, a month revered for its rituals of prayer, fasting, charity, and deep reflection.
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12. | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2025-0621
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution to support addressing the needs of the Cabo Verdean Americans in Boston.
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12. | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2025-0623
| 1 | | Council Legislative Resolution | Resolution recognizing March 5th as Crispus Attucks Day in the City of Boston.
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. | |
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2025-0636
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from Councilor Durkan regarding her absence from the March 5, 2025 City Council Meeting. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0637
| 1 | | Personnel Orders | Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cisnell Baez in City Council, effective March 1, 2025. | Passed under suspension of the rules. | |
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2025-0638
| 1 | | Personnel Orders | Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Sydney Scanlan and Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective March 1, 2025. | Passed under suspension of the rules. | |
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2025-0639
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok regarding updates and context to an ongoing maintenance transformation at the Boston Housing Authority. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0640
| 1 | | Report of Public Officer | Communication was received from City Clerk Alex Geourntas regarding Dockets #0593 - #0603: appointments to the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee. | Placed on file. | |
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2025-0624
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution congratulating Fabiola Jean-Louis. | | |
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2025-0625
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution congratulating United In Care Services. | | |
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2025-0626
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in memory of Keith Gloe. | | |
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2025-0627
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in memory of Josephine Bianchi. | | |
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2025-0628
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Melvin J. Vargas-Tineo. | | |
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2025-0629
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution congratulating Jean Esaïe Petit-Homme. | | |
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2025-0630
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution congratulating Hanso Marquis. | | |
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2025-0631
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution congratulating Renaldo Estigene. | | |
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2025-0632
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution congratulating Verwhens Lise Venoïs. | | |
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2025-0633
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in memory of Michael Joseph O'Brien. | | |
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2025-0634
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution in memory of Papercuts' Beloved Sammy. | | |
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2025-0635
| 1 | | Consent Agenda Resolution | Resolution recognizing Roberta Wiggins. | | |
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