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  1. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Nine Cents ($382,163.59) in form of a grant, for the Carry-In Wagner Peyser 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 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.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000.000) in the form of a grant, for the Uncornered Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, passed through the Economic Development & Industrial Corporation of Boston to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund coaching, mentorship, and other workforce development training opportunities for at-risk, violence-involved youth and reentering citizens.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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 Lending Library for Almont Playground/Mattapan, awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund the implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library in the Hunt Almont playground in the Mattapan section of the City of Boston.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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 Lending Library for the Moakley Park/South Boston, awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund the implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library in the Moakley Park in the South Boston section of the City of Boston.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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 Lending Library for Ringer Park/Allston, awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund the implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library in Ringer Park in Allston section of the City of Boston.
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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 Lending Library for, the East Boston Greenway/East Boston awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund the implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library at the East Boston Greenway in the East Boston section of the City of Boston.
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  7. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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.
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  8. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for your approval an appropriation order in the total amount of Thirty-Eight Million One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Fifty-Two Dollars ($38,148,052.00) from Fiscal Year 2025 Community Preservation Fund revenues for community preservation projects at the recommendation of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”).
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  9. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Stanley McLaren as a member of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health, for a term expiring January 15, 2028.
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  10. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kirsten Hoffman as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
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  11. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message transmitting certain information under section 17F re: vehicles owned, leased, or otherwise utilized by the City of Boston, filed on Docket #0490, passed by the City Council on February 12, 2025.
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  12. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 26, 2025.
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  14. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Clare Kelly, Director of Intergovernmental Relations regarding a written statement for reference of the Mayor's testimony at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Washington D.C.
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  15. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0137, An Ordinance regarding employee safety within Boston's oil terminals, submits a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
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  16. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Communication was received from Police Commissioner Michael A. Cox in accordance with Section 3 of the Boston Trust Act regarding civil immigration detainer results for calendar year 2024.
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  17. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($2,563,236.28) in the form of a grant, for the FY25 State Elder Lunch Program Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund nutrition services for older adults in the City of Boston, at a rate of $7.39 per meal for up to 358,679 meals.
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  18. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order 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.
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  19. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order 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.
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  20. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order 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.
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  21. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order 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.
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  22. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($702,244.22) in the form of a grant, for the REDEA Program for Field CY24 Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund individual reemployment needs of unemployment insurance claimants, as well as prevent and detect improper benefit payments, and application assistance for, training and education resources and programs.
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  23. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Six Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($626,466.57) in the form of a grant, for the Carry-in WIOA Dislocated Workers 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 program to help dislocated workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to employment.
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  24. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($254,921.00) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Youth Activities Admin 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 that focuses primarily on out-of-school youth, between ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.
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  25. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and orders authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Seventy Cents ($109,271.70) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Dislocated Worker Admin 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 individualized career services and training services, for dislocated workers to rejoin the workforce as early as possible and overcome barriers to employment.
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  26. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and orders authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety-Four Thousand Eighty-Nine Dollars ($94,089.00) in the form of a grant, for the Wagner Peyser Admin Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office Workforce Development. The grant will fund individual reemployment needs of unemployment insurance claimants, as well as prevent and detect improper benefit payments and application assistance for training and education resources and programs.
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  27. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order 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.
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  32. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Denise Mame Gately in City Council, effective March 18, 2024.
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  43. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Zina Izejiobi.
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    Communication was received from Police Commissioner Michael A. Cox in accordance with Section 3 of the Boston Trust Act regarding civil immigration detainer results for calendar year 2024.
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    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($2,563,236.28) in the form of a grant, for the FY25 State Elder Lunch Program Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund nutrition services for older adults in the City of Boston, at a rate of $7.39 per meal for up to 358,679 meals.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Home Rule Petition

    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."

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  2. Passed
    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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  3. Referred
    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 the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  4. Passed
    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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  5. Filed
    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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  7. Filed
    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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  8. Filed
    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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  9. Filed
    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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  10. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY26 Budget.

    Remains in the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  11. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to discuss long-term city job vacancies.

    Remains in the Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development.

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  12. Pending
    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 the Committee on Education.

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  13. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    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.

    Remains in the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  14. Passed
    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).

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  15. 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 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).

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  16. 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 Jonathan Telfort. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12.

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  17. Referred
    Council Home Rule Petition

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

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  18. Passed
    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).

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  19. Passed
    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.

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  21. Passed
    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.

  22. Passed
    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.

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  24. Referred
    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 the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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  25. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss and establish guidelines for the filing and adoption of Council Resolutions.

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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  31. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Josephine Bianchi.
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  32. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Melvin J. Vargas-Tineo.
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  40. Passed
    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.

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  41. Filed
    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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  43. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  44. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  45. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  46. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  47. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  48. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  49. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  50. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  51. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  52. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  53. Confirmed
    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 appointment was confirmed.

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  54. Filed
    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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  55. Passed
    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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  56. Passed
    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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  57. Filed
    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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  58. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from City Clerk Alex Geourntas regarding Dockets #0593 - #0603 regarding appointments to the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.

    Placed on file.

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    Order for a hearing to discuss long-term city job vacancies.
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    Order for a hearing to discuss the preservation of historical artifacts in Boston Public Schools slated for closure or merger.
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    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.
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  2. Passed
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    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).
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million One Hundred Ninety Thousand Seventy-One Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($1,190,071.64) in the form of a grant for the Carry-in WIOS Adult 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 Department. The grant will fund services to help job seekers access employment, education, skills, training, apprenticeships and support services.

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

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  2. 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 BPS Sunday’s Phase 2 Grant, awarded by the Pilot House Philanthropy to be administered by the Office of Arts and Culture. The program will fund the learning and evaluation components of the BPS Sundays pilot program.

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

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  3. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Mayor’s Office of Human Services’ Connect, Learn and Explore Initiative, awarded by Boston Children’s Hospital to be administered by the Office of Human Services. The grant will fund an annual citywide activation summit for youth, hosting recurring professional development sessions and network convening for youth workers and conduct a youth needs assessment.

    The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Workforce Training Fund Grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund programming to help address business productivity and competitiveness by providing resources to Massachusetts businesses for training current and newly hired employees.

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

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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($58,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY19 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund fire prevention education and training, fire code enforcement, fire/arson investigation, firefighter safety and health programming, prevention efforts, and research and development.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.

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  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Sixty Cents ($41,828.60) in the form of a grant for the Shelter Supplemental Funding Grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund MassHire career centers with supplemental funding to support emergency assistance (EA) shelters residents with training and employment opportunities.

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

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  7. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Torres as a Trustee of the Allston-Brighton Community Fund.

    Placed on file.

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  9. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of January 29, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  10. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 5, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  11. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of December 11, 2024.

    Placed on file.

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  12. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 12, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  13. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the Commemoration Commission of the report entitled "Commemoration Commission Progress Report" January 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  14. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Scott Finn, City Auditor, regarding the City of Boston's Fiscal 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

    Placed on file.

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  15. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Lawrence S. DiCara, Chairman of the Audit Committee, updating the City Council of their meetings held with independent auditor KPMG LLP for the year ending December 31, 2024.

    Placed on file.

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  16. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding proposed minor modification to twelve of Boston's Urban Renewal Plan Areas.

    Placed on file.

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  18. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Audrey Seraphin as a member of the Boston Cultural Council, for a term expiring February 25, 2028.

    Placed on file.

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  19. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Alison Yueming Qu as a member of the Boston Cultural Council, for a term expiring February 25, 2028.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  20. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Therlande Louissaint as a member of the Boston Cultural Council, for a term expiring February 25, 2028.

    Placed on file.

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  21. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicole DuFauchard as a member of the Boston Cultural Council, for a term expiring February 25, 2028.

    Placed on file.

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  22. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ty-Juana Flores as a member of the Boston Cultural Council, for a term expiring February 25, 2028.

    Placed on file.

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  23. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on February 5, 2025, Docket #0396, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars ($775,855.00) in the form of a grant, for the 2025 Community Connections Program Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, passed through the Boston Regional Metropolitan Planning Organization, to be administered by the Transportation Department, , submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, nays 1 (Flynn).

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  24. Passed
    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.

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  25. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY26 Budget.

    Remains in the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  26. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Petition for a Special Law Re: Ranked Choice Voting in Boston.

    Remains in the Committee on Government Operations.

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  27. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($128,700.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY25 increases contains within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society (BPDBS)-Forensic Group, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.

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  28. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($128,700.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society (BPDBS)- Forensic Group. The terms of the contracts are October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include a market adjustment to base wages in FY25, as well as base wage increase of 2% to be given in January 2026 and 2027 and flat amounts of $900 and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January 2026 and 2027, after the percent increases, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.

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  29. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to address the plans underway to do facilities work this summer at several of our buildings that may impact the services we provide.

    Remains in the Committee on Strong Women, Families, and Communities.

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  30. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order for your approval an Ordinance for Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers.

    Remains in the Committee on Government Operations.

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  33. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing and celebrating Irish-American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and Fitzgerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  34. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of prioritizing funding for the Boston Public Schools Parent Mentor Program operated by St. Stephen's Youth Programs. On motion of Councilors Santana and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Flynn and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.

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  35. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing February 27th, 2025 as Dominican Independence Day. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Pepen, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepen and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  36. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of Eve Griffin. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Murphy and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 8 present 5 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Weber and Worrell).

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  38. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution condemning federal cuts to National Institutes of Health funding for Boston and Massachusetts. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Durkan, Breadon and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13.

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  39. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing March as Women's History Month in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Fernandes Anderson as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Mejia and Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  40. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to review capital planning, budgeting, and project management practices in the capital program of the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  41. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss public authority-ordered towing practices in the City of Boston.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.

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  43. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss current population projections and preparation for the 2030 decennial census.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.

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  44. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Briejah Ayers and Isabelle Nelson in City Council, effective February 22, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  45. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Julian Viviescas Mejia in City Council, effective March 3, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  48. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Maria McLaren.
    Attachments

  50. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Stephen W. Powers.
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  51. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Lauren C. DeMato (D'Ambrosio).
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  52. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of William J. Chisholm.
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  53. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of James A. "Jim" Kearney.
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  66. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Police Officer Mark G. Walsh.
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  67. Referred
    Council Ordinance

    An Ordinance Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances Chapter VII Section 7-15.

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

    Attachments

  68. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Scott Finn, City Auditor, transmitting reports listing transfers made solely for the purpose of closing accounts for Fiscal Year 2024.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  69. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for an emergency hearing to discuss the state receivership of Boston's Elections Commission.

    Referred to the Committee of the Whole.

    Attachments

  71. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Jeff Ferris.
    Attachments

  72. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Diana Orthman.
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  73. Passed
    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.

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  74. Passed
    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.

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  75. Passed
    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.

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  76. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Councilor Worrell called Docket #0112, message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Six Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars ($6,637,486.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools (BPS) for the FY25 impact of increases contained with the collective bargaining agreement between the Transdev and its bus drivers, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 13.

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  77. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Councilor Worrell called Docket #0113, message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Six Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars ($6,637,486.00) to cover the impact of FY25 cost items contained within the Collective Bargaining agreement between Transdev and its bus drivers on the City’s transportation contract with the vendor, Transdev. The term of the contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028. The major provisions of the contract include a market rate adjustment, an increase for regular wages and an increase in minimum weekly hours from 31 to 35, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 13.

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  78. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0296, message and order for your approval an Order extending the City’s acceptance of M.G.L. c.32B, §19, to be effective until June 30, 2027, upon my approval and execution of a written agreement with the Public Employee Committee (PEC), from the Committee on Government Operations. No objections heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the order was passed; yeas 13.

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    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools transportation for student athletes.
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    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's FY26 budget.
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  1. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($128,700.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY25 increases contains within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society (BPDBS)-Forensic Group, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
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  2. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($128,700.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society (BPDBS)- Forensic Group. The terms of the contracts are October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include a market adjustment to base wages in FY25, as well as base wage increase of 2% to be given in January 2026 and 2027 and flat amounts of $900 and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January 2026 and 2027, after the percent increases, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13.
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Clare Kelly, Director of Intergovernmental Relations regarding a written statement for reference of the Mayor's testimony at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Washington D.C.

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  2. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Stanley McLaren as a member of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health, for a term expiring January 15, 2028.

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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 Lending Library for, the East Boston Greenway/East Boston awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund the implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library at the East Boston Greenway in the East Boston section of the City of Boston.

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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.

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kirsten Hoffman as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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 Lending Library for Ringer Park/Allston, awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund the implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library in Ringer Park in Allston section of the City of Boston.

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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 Lending Library for the Moakley Park/South Boston, awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund the implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library in the Moakley Park in the South Boston section of the City of Boston.

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order 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 Lending Library for Almont Playground/Mattapan, awarded by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund the implementation, operation and replenishment of a community recreation lending library in the Hunt Almont playground in the Mattapan section of the City of Boston.

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000.000) in the form of a grant, for the Uncornered Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, passed through the Economic Development & Industrial Corporation of Boston to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund coaching, mentorship, and other workforce development training opportunities for at-risk, violence-involved youth and reentering citizens.

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  29. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Zina Izejiobi.

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  39. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Denise Mame Gately in City Council, effective March 18, 2024.

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  43. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 26, 2025.

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  44. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message transmitting certain information under section 17F re: vehicles owned, leased, or otherwise utilized by the City of Boston, filed on Docket #0490, passed by the City Council on February 12, 2025.

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  45. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Nine Cents ($382,163.59) in form of a grant, for the Carry-In Wagner Peyser 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 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.

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  46. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for your approval an appropriation order in the total amount of Thirty-Eight Million One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Fifty-Two Dollars ($38,148,052.00) from Fiscal Year 2025 Community Preservation Fund revenues for community preservation projects at the recommendation of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”).

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  47. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from City Clerk Alex Geourntas regarding Dockets #0593 - #0603 regarding appointments to the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.

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  48. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Durkan regarding her absence from the March 5, 2025 City Council Meeting.

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  49. Filed
    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.

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  50. Passed
    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.

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  51. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cisnell Baez in City Council, effective March 1, 2025.

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  53. Passed
    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.

  54. Passed
    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.

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  55. Referred
    Council Home Rule Petition

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

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  57. Filed
    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.

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  58. Passed
    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.

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  59. Passed
    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.

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  60. Confirmed
    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.

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  61. Confirmed
    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.

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  62. Confirmed
    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.

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  63. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss and establish guidelines for the filing and adoption of Council Resolutions.

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  65. Referred
    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.

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  66. Referred
    Mayor Home Rule Petition

    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."

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  67. Confirmed
    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.

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  68. Confirmed
    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.

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  69. Confirmed
    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.

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  70. Confirmed
    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.

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  71. Confirmed
    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.

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  72. Confirmed
    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.

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  73. Confirmed
    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.

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  74. Confirmed
    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.

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  76. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk regarding the 2024 - 2025 University Accountability-Statistical Report.

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  77. Filed
    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.

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  78. Filed
    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.

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