Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/12/2025 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Council Chambers Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (85) 85 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 2025-0448 1   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0448, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fourteen Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($14,400,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Safe Street and Roads for All, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, passed through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, to be administered by the Transportation Department, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0449 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0449, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Two Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars ($2,294,289.00) in the form of a grant for the WIOA Youth Program 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 a comprehensive youth employment program to serve eligible youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0450 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0450, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Two Hundred Twelve Dollars and Seventy Cents ($1,761,212.70) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Adult Activities, 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 services to help job seekers access employment, education, skills training, apprenticeships and support services, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0451 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0451, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Seventy-Six Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars ($1,076,177.00) in the form of a grant, for the Wagner Peyser Program, 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 the 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, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0452 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0452, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Nine Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Thirty Cents ($983,445.30) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Dislocated Workers 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 a program to help dislocated workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to employment, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0453 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Childcare Entrepreneur Fund Grant, awarded by the Donor Group to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund charitable and educational activities related to Childcare. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2025-0454 1   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0454, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($43,312.50) in the form of a grant for the FYOB MLK Scholars Program Grant, awarded by the Boston Foundation, passed through the Philanthropic Initiative, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund summer jobs, financial education, and professional development opportunities for Boston youth, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0455 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0455, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Carry-In Regional Planning 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 regional planning efforts to address the creation of regional pipeline programming for high demand industries and occupations in alignment with regional planning priorities, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0456 1   Mayor Order Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the VBS-Horrigan Stock Donations, awarded by John Horrigan, passed through the City of Boston Trust Funds, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund various expenses at the Veronica B. Smith Senior Center in Brighton. The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2025-0457 1   Mayor Order WITHDRAWN     Action details Not available 2025-0458 1   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0458, 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, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0459 1   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). Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0460 1   Mayor Order Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Dr. Guale Valdez as a member of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health, for a term expiring January 15, 2028. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0461 1   Mayor Order Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0461, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Boatright as a member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Review Board, for a term expiring April 24, 2026, from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks. Objection by Councilor Flynn Committee members polled; yeas 7. The matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the appointment was confirmed. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0462 1   Committee Reports On the message and order, referred on February 12, 2025, Docket #0462, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Lawrence DiCara as a member of the Audit Committee, for a term expiring November 9, 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0463 1   Report of Public Officer Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Jerica Bradley as First Assistant Collector-Treasurer, effective November 30, 2024. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0464 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Councilor Murphy and Councilor Flynn regarding a "Request to Implement a Citywide Ban on Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment Matters." Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0465 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune calling for the election of City Clerk for the City of Boston on February 12, 2025, and ending on February 3, 2028. President Louijeune nominates Alex Geourntas. Seconded by Councilor Pepén. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, a roll call vote was called with the following result: Alex Geourntas- Councilors Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell- 12. Not Present 1(Mejia). Alex Geourntas, having received 12 votes, was declared City Clerk for a term ending February 3, 2028. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0466 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune calling for the election of Assistant City Clerk for the City of Boston on February 12, 2025, and ending on February 3, 2028. President Louijeune nominates Dassie Bheecham. Councilor Louijeune nominates Dassie Bheecham. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, a roll call vote was called with the following result: Dassie Bheecham- Councilors Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Fernandes Anderson, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell- 12. Not Present 1, (Mejia). Dassie Bheecham, having received 12 votes, was declared Assistant City Clerk for a term ending February 3, 2028. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0467 1   Report of Public Officer Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding Eve Griffin of the Boston Public Library. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0236 3   Committee Reports On the message and order, Docket #0236, for your approval a new home rule petition to the General Court, “Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Residential Tax Relief in the City of Boston,” the committee submitted a report recommending that the docket ought to pass in a new draft. Councilor Flynn offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body; yeas 12, present 1 (Mejia). Councilor Mejia moved to close debate. Motion prevailed; yeas 10, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy). A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), nays 7, present 3 (Breadon, Fernandes Anderson, Mejia). Councilor Flynn offered a second amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body. Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. Councilor Mejia moved to close debate. Motion prevailed; yeas 10, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy). A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 2 (Flynn, Murphy), nays 9, present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia). Coun The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft.   Action details Video 2025-0293 2   Committee Reports The Committee on Strong Women and Families and Communities, to which was referred on January 29, 2025, Docket #0293, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($145,687.72) in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Violence Against Women’s Act, a STOP Grant, 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 a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate who provide services for victims in Jamaica Plain, as well as for Spanish-speaking victims citywide and also supporting overtime for all Civilian Domestic Violence Advocates citywide, submits 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 2025-0135 1   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Ordinance to protect workers from heat-related illness and injuries in the City of Boston. Remains in   Action details Video 2025-0325 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's FY26 budget. Remains in   Action details Video 2025-0241 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action On the message and order, referred on January 15, 2025, Docket #0241, an order temporarily extending Urban Renewal Plans in the City of Boston until March 31, 2027 or passage of a proposed relevant Home Rule Petition, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia). The report was accepted; the order was passed.   Action details Video 2025-0484 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution in support of the Mass General Brigham primary care physicians. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Durkan and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2025-0468 1   Council Ordinance Ordinance to Establish RISE: Reshaping Inequities through Systematic Empowerment. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0469 1   Council Home Rule Petition Petition for a Special Law Re: The Use of Nondisclosure, Confidentiality, and Other Employment Agreements in the City of Boston. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0470 1   Council Home Rule Petition Petition for a Special Law re: An Act requiring that broker fees in the City of Boston be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0471 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss requiring all micro-mobility devices to be licensed, registered and insured. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0472 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to review the PILOT program in the City of Boston. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0473 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing regarding biannual review of the Boston Employment Commission and the Boston Residents Jobs Policy. On motion of Councilor Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Labor, Workforce & Economic Development. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0474 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to assess the efficacy of the City of Boston Municipal Code's University Accountability Ordinance. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Breadon as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Housing & Community Development. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0475 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to review and evaluate the Boston City Council's legislative impact on District 7 residents and its collaboration with the administration on projects in District 7 to identify areas for improvement. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0476 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing on Boston's distribution and implementation of COVID-19 relief funding and programs. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to add Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Boston's COVID-19 Recovery. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0477 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to discuss contractor parking regulations, permitting, and enforcement in Boston. On motion of Councilors Durkan and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0478 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to evaluate alterative options for the center running bus lane on Blue Hill Avenue and Columbus Avenue. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0479 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to update and replace Black Heritage Trail signage. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0480 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to evaluate the year-to-date financial performance of the FY2025 operating budget. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0481 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to audit the financial impact of the Boston Police Department's compliance with City of Boston Code Section 11-1.1. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0490 1   Council 17F Order Order requesting certain information under section 17F re: vehicles owned, leased, or otherwise utilized by the City of Boston. Passed   Action details Video 2025-0482 1   Council Hearing Order Order for a hearing to examine the impact of expiring COVID-related grant funding and other expenditures on City programs and staffing. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0483 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution to support a study to evaluate feasibility of establishing an electric shuttle bus program to connect business districts across Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2025-0485 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution to support and create a small business Trust Cooperative in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2025-0486 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution calling on the Administration to provide constituent service software to improve City Council constituent services advocacy and follow-up. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2025-0487 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution recognizing Black History Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Worrell and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Fernandes Anderson as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijuene and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.   Action details Video 2025-0488 1   Council Legislative Resolution Resolution in support of establishing a community preference policy for affordable housing development to mitigate displacement in Boston neighborhoods. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0489 1   Council 17F Order Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding Boston Public Schools (BPS) Code of Conduct Violations. Passed   Action details Video 2025-0270 2   Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action Councilor Worrell called Docket #0270, an order to adopt the Good Landlord Tax Abatement as a local option in the City of Boston from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency and Parks. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Docket 0270 was passed; yeas 10, not present 3 (Breadon, Durken, Mejia). The rules were suspended; the order was passed.   Action details Not available 2025-0518 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0518, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Reginald Stovell as a member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Review Board, for a term expiring May 26, 2026, from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks. Objection by Councilor Flynn Committee members polled; yeas 7. The matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the appointment was confirmed. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0519 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0519, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lori Ferriss as a member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Review Board, for a term expiring July 13, 2026, from the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency & Parks. Objection by Councilor Flynn Committee members polled; yeas 7. The matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the appointment was confirmed. Referred to   Action details Video 2025-0520 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Message transmitting certain information under section 17F pertaining to re: Information on White Stadium and Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, filed on Docket #0342, presented at the January 29, 2025 meeting. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0521 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Communication was received from Councilor Erin Murphy regarding a Request for Clarification on Homeowner Rebate and Property Tax Relief Proposals. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0522 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Communication was received from Councilor Erin Murphy regarding a Request for Clarification on Homeowner Rebate and Property Tax Relief Proposals addressed to Councilor Coletta Zapata. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0523 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Communication was received from Councilor Erin Murphy regarding Proposed Concerns and a Need for Equal Consideration. Placed on file.   Action details Video 2025-0524 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Korri Crowley in City Council, effective February 22, 2025. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video 2025-0525 1   Personnel Orders Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepen offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Edward Conley in City Council, effective February 8, 2025. Passed under suspension of the rules.   Action details Video GS-2/12/25 1   Green Sheet Legislative Calendar for February 12, 2025.     Action details Video 2025-0491 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing VietAid.     Action details Not available 2025-0492 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Tree of Life Behavioral Health Services & Parents Universal Institute.     Action details Not available 2025-0493 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing First Class Beauty Bar.     Action details Not available 2025-0494 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Josh Schmidt.     Action details Not available 2025-0495 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution in memory of Elba Portillo.     Action details Not available 2025-0496 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing The JP Recovery Center.     Action details Not available 2025-0497 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale.     Action details Not available 2025-0498 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing four individuals upon Grenada Independence Day.     Action details Not available 2025-0499 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Ms. Shirley Jones.     Action details Not available 2025-0500 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Josiah Quincy Elementary School.     Action details Not available 2025-0501 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Peter O'Malley.     Action details Not available 2025-0502 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Dr. Esther St Louis.     Action details Not available 2025-0503 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Dr. Thomas St Louis.     Action details Not available 2025-0504 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Bishop Gregory Toussaint.     Action details Not available 2025-0505 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Stephen Pina.     Action details Not available 2025-0506 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating ChamSuze & Yves St Pierre.     Action details Not available 2025-0507 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution congratulating Professor Théophile Pierre.     Action details Not available 2025-0508 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing the Eliot School.     Action details Not available 2025-0509 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England.     Action details Not available 2025-0510 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Chinese Merchants Association.     Action details Not available 2025-0511 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Ni Lun Welfare Association.     Action details Not available 2025-0512 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Gee How Oak Tin.     Action details Not available 2025-0513 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Tufts Medical Center.     Action details Not available 2025-0514 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Leung Family Association.     Action details Not available 2025-0515 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Ukraine Forward.     Action details Not available 2025-0516 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Ukrainian American Educational Center of Boston.     Action details Not available 2025-0517 1   Consent Agenda Resolution Resolution recognizing Wang YMCA of Chinatown.     Action details Not available