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            1. Referred
              Council Hearing Order

              Order for a hearing to assess a ban on polystyrene products in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor.
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            1. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($644,458.00) in the form of a grant, for the US Inflation Reduction Act, awarded by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund to grow an accessible, inclusive, and resilient urban forest.

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

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            2. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Nine Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($262,908.86) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 DMH CIT TTAC Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the implementation of 4-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for officers under the umbrella of BPD Street Outreach Unit.

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

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            3. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the MVP Planning 2.0 Grant, awarded by the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Office of Climate Resilience. The grant will fund the work climate resilience communities have done to date and support communities with new methods, tools, and resources for building climate resilience.

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

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            4. Passed
              Mayor Order

              Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($32,251.00) in the form of a grant from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Act of 2021 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The purpose of the HOME-ARP funds is to provide housing, shelter and services to individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations in the City of Boston.

              The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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            5. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Thousand Five Hundred Thirteen Dollars Seventy-Six Cents ($30,513.76) in the form of a grant for the ACLS grant, awarded by the MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will support efforts to work in partnership with local adult education programs to identify and develop career pathways opportunities for adult learners.

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

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            6. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order for your review the City of Boston's 2024 Annual Surveillance Report pursuant to the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63.3 (b)(3) (the "Ordinance").

              Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.

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            7. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Napoleon Jones-Henderson as a Commissioner of the Boston Art Commission, for a term expiring June 1, 2029.

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

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            8. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ian Alteveer as a Commissioner of the Boston Art Commission, for a term expiring January 1, 2029.

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

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            9. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order in accordance with the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63 (“the Ordinance”), I hereby transmit for your review and consideration the proposed Surveillance Use Policy for the Rodent Monitoring Camera System, submitted in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority (BHA).

              Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.

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            10. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Cailtin Gould Lowire as a Commissioner of the Boston Art Commission, for a term expiring August 1, 2029.

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

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            11. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Norm Stembridge as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2028.

              Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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            12. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Rob Steinberg as a member of the St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 20, 2026.

              Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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            13. 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 June 4, 2025.

              Placed on file.

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            14. Filed
              Report of Public Officer

              Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Jonathan Garland as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission, for a term expiring October 31, 2025.

              Placed on file.

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            15. Filed
              Report of Public Officer

              Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of David Nagahiro as a member of the Boston Civic Design Commission, for a term expiring October 31, 2025.

              Placed on file.

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            16. Filed
              Report of Public Officer

              Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Johnny Hernandez as Temporary Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer for a period of 60 days, effective June 24, 2025.

              Placed on file.

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            17. Passed
              Report of Public Officer

              The Constable Bonds of Shanice Boyd, John Connors, John G. Consolo, Sheila Darby, Iris Figueroa, Cassandra Golding, Jason Grant, Regina Hanson, A. Vanessa La Rocque, Tonya Marshall, Eligia McKenna, Jermaine McNeill, Mohamoud Mohamoud, Paul Nally, Alton Oliviera, Pascal Opiyo, Adonis A. Pena, Shane M. Reed, and Jadaya Taylor having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer were received and approved under the usual terms and conditions.

            18. Filed
              Report of Public Officer

              Communication was received from Councilor Worrell regarding the FY26 Budget Implementation.

              Placed on file.

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            19. 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 June 11, 2025.

              Placed on file.

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            20. Filed
              Report of Public Officer

              Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding Tufts University's Boston Urban Rat Study.

              Placed on file.

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            21. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1196, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($60,573.35) in the form of a grant, for the Carry-In WIOA Adult Administration Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund administrative cost associated with Boston’s MassHire Career Centers, which help resident adult job seekers access employment, education, job training, apprenticeship, and support services, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            22. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1194, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy-Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($77,122.35) in the form of a grant, the Carry-In WIOA Dislocated Workers Administration Grant, awarded by United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund administrative cost associated with providing programming to help dislocated workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to employment, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            23. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1200, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Thousand Seventy-Four Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($3,074.94) in the form of a grant for the SCSEP Grant, awarded by the MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund employment and training assistance, career counseling and job search assistance for older adults and individuals with disabilities who are clients at Boston’s MassHire Career Centers, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            24. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1201, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Eight Cents ($1,861.08) in the form of a grant, for the Trade Adjustment Assistance 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 reemployment services to workers who have lost their jobs or experienced a reduction in hours and wages due to increased imports or shifts in production outside the United States, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            25. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1192, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Boston Climate Jobs Alliance Grant, awarded by Citizens Bank Foundation/ Community Relations to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund critical outreach and job coaching for workers in training to ensure placement into jobs that enhance climate resilience as part of the Boston Climate Jobs Alliance, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            26. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1188, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Two Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($1,271,380.38) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Youth Program Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund a comprehensive youth employment program to serve eligible youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            27. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1189, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($423,132.00) in the form of a grant, awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund and support jobs seekers by providing staffing at the MassHire Career Centers to help them enroll in education and training programs funded by ARPA upskilling, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            28. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1190, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Eighty-Five Cents ($350,151.85) in the form of a grant for the Carry-In RESEA 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, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            29. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1193, 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 Liberty Mutual Climate Resiliency Grant, awarded by Liberty Mutual Foundation, Inc., to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund mitigative and adaptive approaches to climate change. By supporting innovative solutions, scaling proven strategies, and promoting nature-based initiatives, this funding empowers grassroots efforts to tackle environmental challenges, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            30. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1195, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) in the form of a grant, from the Friends of Youth Opportunity Boston, awarded by State Street Global Advisors to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund young people ages 14-24 an opportunity to work and learn, along with intensive staff support, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            31. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1197, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Twenty-Seven Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($50,027.55) in the form a grant from the Department of Transitional WPP Grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund employment and training assistance, career counseling and job search assistance for individuals in need who receive cash assistance, food assistance, and housing assistance, to help transition from temporary to self-sufficiency, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            32. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1198, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($34,349.36) in the form of a grant, for the Carry-In Regional Planning Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund regional planning efforts to address the creation of regional pipeline programming for high demand industries and occupations in alignment with regional planning priorities, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            33. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 11, 2025, Docket #1199, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($8,943.77) in the form of a grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund employment and training assistance, career counseling and job search assistance for disabled individuals who are clients at Boston MassHire Career Centers, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            34. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1274, communication was received from Eneida Tavares, Chair of the Board of Election, regarding the Citizen Petition to establish an Independent Municipal Inspector General, the committee submitted a report recommending that this matter ought to pass. Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. The communication did not pass; yeas 3 (Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 9.

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            35. Pending
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1258, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant not to exceed One Million One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($1,170,000.00) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program. The grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Moakley Park located in the neighborhood of South Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              Remains in the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

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            36. Passed
              Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

              Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($747,842.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Library Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the AFSCME, Local 1526. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 12.

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            37. Passed
              Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

              Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Library Department for FY25 in the amount of Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($747,842) to cover the FY25 cost items continued within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and AFSCME, Local 1526. The terms of the contracts are October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contracts include base wage increases of 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $800, and $175 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. The agreement also includes the addition of prepaid legal benefits as well as changes to Sunday overtime for certain positions. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 12.

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            38. Passed
              Council Home Rule Petition

              A 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 Angela C. Depina. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12.

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            39. Passed
              Council Legislative Resolution

              Resolution recognizing the achievements of Miguel Rosales and naming July 9, 2025 “Miguel Rosales Day” in The City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, not present 1 (Coletta Zapata). Later in session, Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed. The resolution was adopted; yeas 12.

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            40. Passed
              Council Legislative Resolution

              Resolution in support of S.2368 and H.3662, "An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions." On motion of Councilors Breadon and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Santana and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.

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            41. Passed
              Council Legislative Resolution

              Resolution concerning the labor dispute between Teamsters and Republic Services. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.

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            42. Passed
              Council Legislative Resolution

              Resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Day on July 23, 2025 in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.

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            43. Passed
              Council Legislative Resolution

              Resolution in support of bringing a WNBA franchise to Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrel, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Durkan and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12.

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            44. Referred
              Council Legislative Resolution

              Resolution for July 4, 2025, in support of democracy and calling for a return to the constitutional principles that are the foundation of this republic. On motion of Councilors Weber and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as an original co-sponsor.

              Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights and Immigrant Advancement.

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            45. Referred
              Council Hearing Order

              ​​Order for a hearing regarding the creation of a regional substance use disorder and mental health fund to address the Mass & Cass crisis. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Murphy as an original co-sponsor.

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

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            47. Referred
              Council Hearing Order

              Order for a hearing to discuss the goals and priorities of the Office of Arts & Culture and the Office of Tourism, Sports & Entertainment in the City of Boston.

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

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            48. Referred
              Council Hearing Order

              Order for an expedited hearing on the City's July 4th payroll delay and its impacts on affected employees. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor.

              Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.

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            49. Referred
              Council Hearing Order

              Order for a hearing regarding the modernization of the Boston EMS dispatch phone system. On motion of Councilors Murphy and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor.

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

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            50. Referred
              Council Hearing Order

              Order for a hearing to explore the inclusion of pollinator corridors as part of sustainable 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 Planning, Development & Transportation.

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            55. Agenda Ready
              Consent Agenda Resolution

              Resolution recognizing the University of Massachusetts Boston Africana Studies Department upon its 50th anniversary.
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            57. Agenda Ready
              Consent Agenda Resolution

              Resolution recognizing Ann Langone.
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            58. Agenda Ready
              Consent Agenda Resolution

              Resolution in memory of Margaret "Peggy" Murray.
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            59. Agenda Ready
              Consent Agenda Resolution

              Resolution in recognition of Kwong Kow Chinese School.
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            60. Agenda Ready
              Consent Agenda Resolution

              Resolution recognizing ten community members for their successful completion of the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) program.
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            61. Agenda Ready
              Consent Agenda Resolution

              Resolution recognizing Reverend Pierre Louis Zephir.
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            66. Agenda Ready
              Consent Agenda Resolution

              Resolution declaring July 15, 2025, as Aliyah Boston Day in the City of Boston.
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            67. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1264, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($34,349.36) in the form of a grant, for the Carry-In Regional Planning Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund regional planning efforts to address the creation of regional pipeline programming for high demand industries and occupations in alignment with regional planning priorities, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            68. Passed
              Committee Reports

              On the message and order, referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1265, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Eighty-One Cents ($12,869.81) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Youth Administration Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund administrative cost associated with providing a comprehensive youth employment program that serves eligible youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

              The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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            69. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Message and order in accordance with the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63.(b)(3), I hereby transmit for your review the Boston Police Department's report on three "Social Media Analysis Tools," the "Surveillance Use Policy" questionnaire, and the relevant Department policies that govern the use of these tools.

              Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.

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            70. 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 June 25, 2025.

              Placed on file.

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            71. Passed
              Personnel Orders

              Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval and Julisa Gonzalez in City Council, effective July 1, 2025.

              Passed under suspension of the rules.

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            72. Passed
              Personnel Orders

              Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dorah Pierre Louis in City Council, effective July 5, 2025.

              Passed under suspension of the rules.

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            73. Passed
              Personnel Orders

              Councilor Louijuene offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dorah Pierre Louis in City Council, effective July 12, 2025.

              Passed under suspension of the rules.

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            74. Passed
              Personnel Orders

              Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Stephan Clarke and Alexander C. Scotland in City Council, effective July 12, 2025.

              Passed under suspension of the rules.

            75. Passed
              Council Legislative Resolution

              Emergency resolution calling on the Healey Administration to protect access to life-saving GLP-1 medication and establish a taskforce of experts. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11, not present 1 (Worrell).

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            76. Referred
              Mayor Order

              Councilor Santana called Docket #1259, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.000) in the form of a grant from the Cummings Foundation, to be administered by the Office of Human Services. The grant will support violence prevention, including events, community outreach and engagement, and efforts to support the City’s summer safety plan and Plan to End Violence, from the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.
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            1. Referred
              Council Hearing Order

              Order for a hearing regarding fire emergencies and the creation of a Fire Victim Fund. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Worrell as original co-sponsors.
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            1. Passed
              Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

              Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($747,842.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Library Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the AFSCME, Local 1526. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 12.
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            2. Passed
              Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

              Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Library Department for FY25 in the amount of Seven Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($747,842) to cover the FY25 cost items continued within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and AFSCME, Local 1526. The terms of the contracts are October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions of the contracts include base wage increases of 2% to be given in October of each fiscal year of the contract term and flat amounts of $500, $250, $800, and $175 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year. The agreement also includes the addition of prepaid legal benefits as well as changes to Sunday overtime for certain positions. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was passed; yeas 12.
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