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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Boston Family Day Grant, awarded by the Boston Foundation to be administered by the Office of Arts and Culture. The grant will fund the Boston Family Day program from 2025-2026, provided by the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation.

    Referred to the Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism & Special Events.

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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($34,349.36) 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 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.

    Referred to the Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development.

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  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Eighty-One Cents ($12,869.81) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Youth 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 administrative cost associated with providing a comprehensive youth employment program that serves eligible youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.

    Referred to the Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development.

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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($747,842.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Library Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the AFSCME, Local 1526. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on June 23, 2025.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Library Department for FY25 in the amount of Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($747,842) to cover the FY25 cost items continued within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and AFSCME, Local 1526. The terms of the contracts are October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contracts include base wage increases of 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $800, and $175 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. The agreement also includes the addition of prepaid legal benefits as well as changes to Sunday overtime for certain positions. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on June 23, 2025.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant not to exceed One Million One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($1,170,000.00) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program. The grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Moakley Park located in the neighborhood of South Boston.

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.000) in the form of a grant from the Cummings Foundation, to be administered by the Office of Human Services. The grant will support violence prevention, including events, community outreach and engagement, and efforts to support the City’s summer safety plan and Plan to End Violence.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.

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  8. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($344,335.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY26 Senior Companion Program, awarded by AmeriCorps to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund administration of the Senior Companion Program, including reimbursement for travel and meals plus stipend for volunteers who provide companionship to homebound and frail seniors.

    The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  9. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($251,145.00) in the form of a grant, for the MA Innocence and Conviction Integrity Collaboration Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the Committee for Public Counsel Services, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the BPD Crime Lab staff time for the Massachusetts Innocence and Conviction Integrity Collaboration Project.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.

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  10. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($36,500.00) in the form of a grant for the Chronicle Heritage Donation, awarded by the Chronicle Heritage to be administered by the Office of Historic Preservation. The grant will fund payroll expenses.

    The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  11. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding Boston Policy Institute's latest report on Downtown Office Vacancies.

    Placed on file.

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  13. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from Councilor Fernandes Anderson regarding her resignation from the Boston City Council effective Friday, July 4, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  15. Referred
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Eneida Tavares, Chair of the Board of Election, regarding the Citizen Petition to establish an Independent Municipal Inspector General.

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  17. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Fernandes Anderson regarding the development of centralized and accountable equity-driven dashboards across key City Departments.

    Placed on file.

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  18. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune regarding City Council Rule 5.

    Placed on file.

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  19. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the petition #268.20, The Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (In effect after July 23, 2025 if not acted upon).

    The rules were suspended; the designation was passed.

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  20. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilors Murphy and Flynn regarding Docket #1101, order for a hearing to review the hiring, training and compliance certification of BPS Bus Drivers.

    Placed on file.

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  21. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on March 12, 2025, Docket #0648, for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston Streets Cabinet to enter into a contract for a period of up to ten years for the services of an operator for the City’s public bike share program, Bluebikes. The contract term would begin in 2026. The City Council’s permission to enter into a contract of this type for a period of more than three years is required by section 12 of Chapter 30B of the General Laws, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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  22. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on April 2, 2025, Docket #0720, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant will fund safety design and construction in intersections to employ low-cost, high impact strategies through a safety and equity lens for Complete Street. The principal safety issues addressed are speeding, pedestrian crashes, as well as visibility issues, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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  23. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on June 4, 2025, Docket #1133, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) in the form of a grant awarded by the Cummings Foundation. The grant will fund the City of Boston’s violence prevention work including activations and events, community outreach, block parties and the Youth Options Unlimited program, and other efforts consistent with the City’s summer safety plan and Plan to End Violence, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.

    The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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  24. Referred
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to City of Boston Certified Emergency Telecommunicators.

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  25. Passed
    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 Alex J. Rodriguez. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Santana). Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The petition was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).

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  26. Passed
    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 Luis Cabral. On motion of Councilor Pepén, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 10, not present 3 (Durkan, Murphy, Santana). Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Murphy).

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  27. Passed
    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 Angel G. Rivera. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 10, not present 3 (Durkan, Murphy, Santana). Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Murphy).

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  28. Referred
    Council Ordinance

    Ordinance to prioritize surplus municipal property as affordable housing. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Worrell as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  29. Withdrawn
    Council Legislative Resolution

    WITHDRAWN

  30. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution to support the right of parents to bring their infants to work. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9, nays 4 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén).

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  31. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing The First Edition of The District 7 Workbook. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia, Santana, Louijeune), nays 2 (FitzGerald, Flynn), present 1 (Weber), not present 6.

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  32. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution urging a State and City partnership to build housing for young adults, including those aging out of DCF on community college campuses in Boston. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  34. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution calling for a comprehensive transportation study to evaluate Boston's multimodal system, including parking, access, equity, and infrastructure outcomes. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  35. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution calling for urgent structural reforms to strengthen Boston's housing pipeline, anti-displacement strategies, and affordability framework. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  36. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in honor and gratitude to the District 7 constituents for their courage, diversity, and collective commitment to justice and civic engagement. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  37. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution designating the Downtown RFI Area as a Boston Cultural District led by Indigenous and Black communities as a step towards reparations. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 7, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 1 (Durkan), not present 2 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata).

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  38. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution calling for a Black Economic Development Plan and Equity-backed Budget Framework to close Boston's racial wealth gap. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 1 (Flynn), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Weber). Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The resolution was adopted, yeas 11, not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Weber).

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  39. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution to support public understanding of the role and responsibilities of Boston City Councilors. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  40. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution to recognize and to celebrate the independence of Cabo Verde and to declare July as Cabo Verdean Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).

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  41. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution declaring the Boston City Council's support of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Shadow Regulations as affirmed by session law.

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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  42. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing June as Homeownership Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).

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  43. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution to call for an independent investigation into City Hall terminations, retaliation claims, and supervisory conduct.

    Referred to the Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development.

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  44. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the community process to designate the Boston Fish Pier as a landmark.

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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  45. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding the Boston Public Schools Exam Schools admissions policy and proposed changes. On motion of Councilors Pepén and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor.

    Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  47. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to bring a Historically Black College or University Satellite Campus to Boston. Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed.

    Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  48. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding reviving the "Red Shirts" program.

    Referred to the Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development.

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  49. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: Assessment of Commercial Properties in the City of Boston.

    The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  51. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Bernadette Pignone.
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  52. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Olivia Cichon.
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  53. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Dat Fitzgerald.
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  54. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Colin O'Dwyer.
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  55. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Rosa Sobradelo.
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  56. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing 6 businesses in District One for being awarded the Legacy Business award 2025.
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  57. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Caffe Dello Sport.
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  58. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Rocco Telese.
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  59. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing The North End Branch Library.
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  60. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Memorial Hall.
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  61. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of William Tanner.
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  62. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Ann Lydon.
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  64. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Cora Marie Tinsley.
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  67. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Private First Class Catalina Ortiz-Sierra.
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  68. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Specialist Luis Tejada Cuello.
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  69. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Kate Brown.
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  70. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Jim Cassetta.
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  72. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Neil Sharma.
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  73. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing David T. Donnelly.

  79. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing four young scholars for their leadership in loving memory of Shelbia Irene Dickerson.
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  80. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Darren T. Wells.
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  81. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Christopher Bailey.
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  82. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Latisha "Tisha" Scott and the entire team behind Alluring Beauty.
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  83. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Albert Clifton Rue Sr.
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  85. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Michael Skillin.
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  86. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Andrew Beck Lew.
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  87. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Carla Indus Johnson and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 21, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  88. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Carla Indus Johnson and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 28, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  89. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dorah Pierre Louis in City Council, effective June 28, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  90. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Bolivar Hiciano in City Council, effective June 28, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  91. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sydney Weekes in City Council, effective June 28, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  92. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    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 June 28, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  93. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    An ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, 2-8.3.

    The rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed.

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  94. Passed
    Loan Order

    Councilor Worrell called Docket #0828, approving an appropriation order in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Six Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($266,100,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for city departments including the Boston Center for Youth and Families, Boston Housing Authority, Boston Planning and Development Agency, Boston Public Library, Innovation and Technology, Environment, Fire, Mayor’s Office of Housing, Office of Arts and Culture, Parks and Recreation, Police, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Department, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).

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  95. Passed
    Loan Order

    Councilor Worrell called Docket #0829, appropriation order in the amount of One Hundred Ninety-Six Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($196,900,000.00) for various capital improvements purposes for the Boston Public Schools, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).

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  96. Passed
    Loan Order

    Councilor Worrell called Docket #0830, authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more leases, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2026 in an amount not to exceed Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00). These funds are to be used by various City departments for the acquisition of equipment in furtherance of their respective governmental functions. The list of equipment includes: computer equipment (hardware and software), motor vehicles and trailers, ambulances, firefighting equipment, office equipment, telecommunications equipment, photocopying equipment, medical equipment, school and educational equipment, school buses, parking meters, street lighting installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of the foregoing, from the Committee on Ways and Means. Hearing no objection, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).

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  1. Referred
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Eneida Tavares, Chair of the Board of Election, regarding the Citizen Petition to establish an Independent Municipal Inspector General.
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  1. Referred
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Relative to the Zoning Board of Appeal.
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  1. Referred
    Council Ordinance

    Ordinance establishing a Transgender, Gender-diverse, Intersex, and LGBTQIA2S+ Oversight Commission. Councilor Mejia moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor.
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    1. Passed
      Committee Reports

      On the message and order, referred on March 12, 2025, Docket #0648, for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston Streets Cabinet to enter into a contract for a period of up to ten years for the services of an operator for the City’s public bike share program, Bluebikes. The contract term would begin in 2026. The City Council’s permission to enter into a contract of this type for a period of more than three years is required by section 12 of Chapter 30B of the General Laws, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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    2. Passed
      Committee Reports

      On the message and order, referred on April 2, 2025, Docket #0720, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant will fund safety design and construction in intersections to employ low-cost, high impact strategies through a safety and equity lens for Complete Street. The principal safety issues addressed are speeding, pedestrian crashes, as well as visibility issues, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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    1. Passed
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution recognizing June as Homeownership Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).

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    2. Passed
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution to recognize and to celebrate the independence of Cabo Verde and to declare July as Cabo Verdean Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).

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    3. Passed
      Report of Public Officer

      An ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, 2-8.3.

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    4. Agenda Ready
      Consent Agenda Resolution

      Resolution recognizing Andrew Beck Lew.

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    5. Agenda Ready
      Consent Agenda Resolution

      Resolution recognizing Michael Skillin.

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    6. Referred
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution declaring the Boston City Council's support of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Shadow Regulations as affirmed by session law.

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    7. Referred
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing to bring a Historically Black College or University Satellite Campus to Boston. Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed.

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    8. Referred
      Council Ordinance

      Ordinance to prioritize surplus municipal property as affordable housing. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Worrell as original co-sponsors.

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    9. Filed
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from Councilors Murphy and Flynn regarding Docket #1101, order for a hearing to review the hiring, training and compliance certification of BPS Bus Drivers.

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    10. Referred
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($251,145.00) in the form of a grant, for the MA Innocence and Conviction Integrity Collaboration Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the Committee for Public Counsel Services, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the BPD Crime Lab staff time for the Massachusetts Innocence and Conviction Integrity Collaboration Project.

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    11. Referred
      Mayor Order

      Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Library Department for FY25 in the amount of Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($747,842) to cover the FY25 cost items continued within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and AFSCME, Local 1526. The terms of the contracts are October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contracts include base wage increases of 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $800, and $175 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. The agreement also includes the addition of prepaid legal benefits as well as changes to Sunday overtime for certain positions. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on June 23, 2025.

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    12. Filed
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune regarding City Council Rule 5.

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    13. Referred
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution to call for an independent investigation into City Hall terminations, retaliation claims, and supervisory conduct.

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    15. Referred
      Mayor Order

      Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($747,842.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Library Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the AFSCME, Local 1526. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on June 23, 2025.

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    16. Passed
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($36,500.00) in the form of a grant for the Chronicle Heritage Donation, awarded by the Chronicle Heritage to be administered by the Office of Historic Preservation. The grant will fund payroll expenses.

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    17. Passed
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the petition #268.20, The Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA, as a Landmark (In effect after July 23, 2025 if not acted upon).

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    18. Passed
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($344,335.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY26 Senior Companion Program, awarded by AmeriCorps to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund administration of the Senior Companion Program, including reimbursement for travel and meals plus stipend for volunteers who provide companionship to homebound and frail seniors.

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    20. Referred
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.000) in the form of a grant from the Cummings Foundation, to be administered by the Office of Human Services. The grant will support violence prevention, including events, community outreach and engagement, and efforts to support the City’s summer safety plan and Plan to End Violence.

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    21. Referred
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant not to exceed One Million One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($1,170,000.00) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program. The grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Moakley Park located in the neighborhood of South Boston.

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    22. Passed
      Report of Public Officer

      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 June 28, 2025.

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    23. Passed
      Report of Public Officer

      Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sydney Weekes in City Council, effective June 28, 2025.

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    24. Passed
      Report of Public Officer

      Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Bolivar Hiciano in City Council, effective June 28, 2025.

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    25. Passed
      Report of Public Officer

      Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dorah Pierre Louis in City Council, effective June 28, 2025.

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    26. Passed
      Report of Public Officer

      Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Carla Indus Johnson and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 28, 2025.

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    27. Passed
      Report of Public Officer

      Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Carla Indus Johnson and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 21, 2025.

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