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  1. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars And Eighty-Eight Cents ($2,315,966.88) in the form of a grant, the FY26 State Elder Lunch Program Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund nutrition services for older adults in the City of Boston, at a rate of $7.39 per meal for up to 313,392 meals.

    On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Louijeune, Worrell).

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  2. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety-Seven Thousand Dollars ($97,000.00) in the form of a grant, the FY26 Local Consumer Aid Fund Grant, awarded by MA Attorney General to be administered by the Office of Consumer Affairs & Licensing. The grant would fund staff costs, outreach materials, and operational expenses to conduct the Consumer Affairs program.

    Referred to the Committee on Labor and Economic Development. Later in session, Councilor Worrell moved for reconsideration of Docket #0501. Reconsideration prevailed. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  3. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Katherine Davis-Wheeler, as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust, for a term expiring March 9, 2030.

    Placed on file.

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  8. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing on transparency and accountability in service provision and spending for English Learners.

    Remains in the Committee on Education.

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  9. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to audit Boston Public School's special education and return on investments.

    Remains in the Committee on Education.

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  10. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing regarding elder scamming and fraud prevention.

    Remains in the Committee on Human Services.

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  11. Referred
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Military Buy-Back for Veteran Municipal Employees.

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  12. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the achievements of the Mattapan Square Task Force and other municipal support for Mattapan Square.

    On motion of Councilor Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  13. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing on modernizing permitting systems to improve accessibility related to transportation, curbside management, construction, and development.

    On motion of Councilor Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Pepén as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  14. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss strategies to prevent homelessness among students in the Boston Public Schools.

    On motion of Councilor Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Breadon and Mejia as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  16. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding Boston Public Schools' efforts to improve chronic absenteeism.

    Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  17. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss career and technical education in Boston Public Schools and its impacts on students' college and career readiness.

    On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Culpepper as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  18. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to review the mid-year implementation and educational impact of the Boston Public Schools' FY27 budget.

    On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Weber as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Post-Audit.

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  19. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine Boston's 48-hour parking space saver policy following snow emergencies.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  20. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine options to improve public safety and quality of life in the Nubian Square area.

    On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Worrell as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  21. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Groundwater Trust and groundwater infrastructure in the City of Boston.

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

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  22. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the status of addressing potholes in the City of Boston.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  23. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to ensure equitable investment, fiscal accountability, and academic excellence in the Boston Pre-K Program.

    Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  24. Referred
    Council Order

    Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to establish a neighborhood impact contribution requirement as part of the linkage program.

    Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. Motion prevailed. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  25. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of the SPARK Act to expand opportunities for minority entrepreneurship.

    On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Worrell, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  26. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of a temporary rollback for the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) and Stretch Energy Codes for five years.

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

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  27. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution commending historic graduation and dropout rate improvements in Boston Public Schools.

    On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Santana as original co-sponsors. Objection by Councilor Mejia. Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  28. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Durkan offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Holly Margulius, Lily Sweeterman and Jessie Frasier in City Council, effective March 7, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  29. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Durkan offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Holly Margulius, Lily Sweeterman and Jessie Frasier in City Council, effective March 14, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  31. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing VietAID's Tet Celebration.
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  32. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution celebrating the 21st anniversary of the Presentation School Foundation.
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  66. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Patricia Giovanniello.
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  67. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Kaori Cafe.
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  68. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Chris Knox.
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  69. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing The Rink at Tall Ship.
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  70. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Anne Marie Titcomb.
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  71. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Bricks and Bubbles.
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  73. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing three individuals for their prize-winning essays upon the second annual Crispus Attucks Essay Contest.
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  74. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of central staff and City Council office staff employees in City Council, effective March 14, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  1. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss progress and opportunities for addressing drink spiking and Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault.
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  1. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) in an amount not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three Dollars ($1,519,383.00) for construction work related to improving HVAC systems at the Otis School in East Boston.

    On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  2. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in the form of a grant, The Obama Foundation Grant, awarded by The Obama Foundation to be administered by the Office of Black Male Advancement. The grant would fund educational achievement, workforce readiness, safety, mentorship, and other locally defined priorities that contribute to long-term success for boys and young men of color.

    On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).

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  3. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Gayana Daniel as ex-officio member of the Task Force on Literacy Rates, effective immediately.

    Placed on file.

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  4. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:30 P.M., returning Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.

    Placed on file.

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  6. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Louijeune regarding equity in tourism.

    Placed on file.

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  7. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding the temporary suspension of concurrent phasing traffic signals in the days and weeks following significant snowstorms.

    Placed on file.

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  9. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing on BPS staffing program impacts.

    Remains in the Committee on Education.

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  11. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to explore snow removal relief and options.

    Remains in the Committee on City Services.

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  13. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to discuss creation of a snow corps in Boston.

    Remains in the Committee on City Services.

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  15. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for hearing to examine options to extend and fund the fare-free bus program for routes 23, 28, and 29. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Worrell as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  16. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding occupational cancer risks for Boston firefighters, and programs the City of Boston offers or could offer for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  17. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine treatment-centered policy approaches to address substance use disorder, homelessness, and civil rights issues in the Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard area. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and FitzGerald as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery.

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  18. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine potential reforms to the Massachusetts State Building Code to allow for mid-rise single stair buildings. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor.

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  19. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to review the application and intent of Rule 15.

    Referred to the Committee on Rules, Ethics, and Administration.

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  20. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a series of hearings regarding all City of Boston grants administered by the Boston Police Department. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Worrell as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  21. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to conduct a comprehensive review of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Action Plan. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Santana as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  22. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding recent juvenile weapon incidents and school safety coordination.

    Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  23. Referred
    Council Order

    Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to expand the eligible location of off-site affordable housing units under the Inclusionary Development Policy. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Pepén as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  24. Referred
    Council Order

    Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to retail zoning.

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  25. Referred
    Council Order

    Order regarding a text amendment to Article 37 of the Boston Zoning Code "Green Buildings and Net Zero Carbon", to expedite and lower costs for development processes. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and FitzGerald as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  26. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the work of Public Works employees during recent snow storm emergencies. On motion of Councilor Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Culpepper as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Durkan and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  27. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution urging the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the City to cancel proposed center running bus lanes as part of the Blue Hill Avenue transportation plan project and reallocate funds dedicated for the center running bus lanes to fund the continuation of the fare-free bus program.

    Objection by Councilor Pepén. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  28. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing March 8, 2026 as International Women's Day. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted

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  29. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution declaring March 17, 2026 as "Boston Fleet Olympic Medalist Day" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell),

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  30. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of ending health disparities impacting the Black community in Boston. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Worrell as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Santana, Culpepper, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell),

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  31. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution expressing support for active duty service members and their families. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell),

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  32. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of the MBTA including sidewalk snow clearance in its upcoming commuter rail operator contract. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  33. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing March 5th as Crispus Attucks Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Flynn, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell),

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  34. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of the temporary replacement of concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals following snowstorms. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Flynn, FitzGerald, Murphy, Worrell), present 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber).

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  35. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the use of $558.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the City of Boston.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  38. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Adam Dworanski.
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  39. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Joel Taylor.
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  40. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in recognition of Frankel Aurelien.
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  43. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution celebrating The Mission Grammar School Groundbreaking.
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  44. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Culpepper regarding the proposed implementation of center-running bus lanes.

    Placed on file.

  45. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Councilor Santana called Docket #0356, Resolution in support of "An Executive Order to Protect Bostonians from Unconstitutional and Violent Federal Operations", from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. The report was accepted; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta, Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  46. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Councilor Breadon called Docket #0424, Resolution recognizing Women's History Month and the Boston City Council Women's History Month Celebration, from the Committee on Rules, Ethics, and Administration. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. The report was accepted; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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    Order for a hearing regarding elder scamming and fraud prevention.
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    Order for a hearing to explore snow removal relief and options.
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    Order for a hearing to discuss creation of a snow corps in Boston.
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  1. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of central staff and City Council office staff employees in City Council, effective March 14, 2026.

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  2. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to ensure equitable investment, fiscal accountability, and academic excellence in the Boston Pre-K Program.

    Attachments

  4. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution commending historic graduation and dropout rate improvements in Boston Public Schools.

    Attachments

  5. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of the SPARK Act to expand opportunities for minority entrepreneurship.

    Attachments

  6. Referred
    Council Order

    Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to establish a neighborhood impact contribution requirement as part of the linkage program.

    Attachments

  7. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the status of addressing potholes in the City of Boston.

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  9. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine options to improve public safety and quality of life in the Nubian Square area.

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  10. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine Boston's 48-hour parking space saver policy following snow emergencies.

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  12. Referred
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Military Buy-Back for Veteran Municipal Employees.

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing three individuals for their prize-winning essays upon the second annual Crispus Attucks Essay Contest.

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  15. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Katherine Davis-Wheeler, as a Trustee of the Boston Groundwater Trust, for a term expiring March 9, 2030.

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