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  1. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the impact of restricted deeds on property ownership and transfer, including both negative and positive effects, and strategies to promote generational wealth creation.
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Planning and Development Agency in the amount not to exceed Two Million Five Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars ($2,562,297.00) for the costs related to transportation improvement projects.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Million Five Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($7,501,200.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal Highway Administration Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division, to be administered by the Boston Transportation Department and the Boston Public Works Department. The grant will fund a portion of the design cost for the Sullivan Square/Rutherford Avenue project.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00) and any interest accrued thereon-received in the form of annual Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) payments and held in an interest-bearing escrow fund until designated for use by the City-for the Sullivan Square Infrastructure Project.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand ($38,000.00) in the form of a grant for the MHC FY24 Survey and Planning Grant Phase II, awarded by the United States Department of the Interior, passed through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, to be administered by the Office of Historic Preservation. The grant will fund Phase II of the East Boston Survey Update. The aim of Phase II is to produce new and updated inventory forms for properties in East Boston's Orient Heights area.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($539,256.00) in the form of a grant, for the MassEVIP Charging Stations, awarded by MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant will fund sixty (60) electric vehicle charging stations under the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) Public Access Charging (PAC) Program.
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) in the amount not to exceed Four Million Three Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($4,382,932.66) cost related to the following projects: Two Financial Center, The Victor (Simpson Parcel), 1501 Commonwealth Avenue, 1297-1305 Blue Hill Avenue, BIDMC New Inpatient Building, 1350 Boylston Street, 76 Stoney Road, Seaport Square Northern Avenue Bridge, 745 Atlantic Avenue, 370-380 Harrison Avenue, Boston University Center- Dental School, Boston Landing, 780 Morrissey Boulevard, 289 Walk Hill Street, Allston Yard Building A, 61-83 Braintree Street, and Belvidere Street Student Housing Project.
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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Reconnecting Communities-Pilot Program, awarded by the United States Department of Transportation. The grant will fund the assessment of the feasibility of reconnecting the Chinatown neighborhood that was bisected by the construction of I-90.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eleven Million Four Hundred Six Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars ($11,406,762.00) in the form of a grant, awarded by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry to be administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. The grant will fund the creation of an accessible, inclusive and resilient urban forest in Boston and reduce technical and financial barriers to accessing and preserving trees.

    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 Million Three Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($2,322,200.00) in the form of a grant, for the Community Mitigation Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be administered by the Budget Management. The grant will fund to offset cost related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  4. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Jerica Bradley as Temporary First Assistant Collector-Treasurer for a period of 60 days, effective September 6, 2024.

    Placed on file.

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  5. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Tim McKenzie as Temporary Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer for a period of 60 days, effective September 6, 2024.

    Placed on file.

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  6. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk regarding the 2023 - 2024 University Accountability-Statistical Report.

    Placed on file.

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  7. 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 August 28, 2024.

    Placed on file.

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  8. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    The Constable Bond of Helen Cameron having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer was received and approved under the usual terms and conditions.

  9. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Oliver Sellers-Garcia as an ex-officio member of the Air Pollution Control Commission, effective immediately.

    Placed on file.

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  10. Referred
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #243.11, The William Lloyd Garrison House, 17 Highland Park Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 (in effect after October 9, 2024 if not acted upon).

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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  11. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Quoc Tran, as a member of the Internal Affairs Oversight Panel, effective immediately.

    Placed on file.

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  12. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Eron Hackshaw, as a member of the Internal Affairs oversight panel, effective immediately.

    Placed on file.

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  13. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Sammy Nabulsi, as a member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel, effective immediately.

    Placed on file.

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  14. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1163, for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars ($187,373.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc. (BPSTSA), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).

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  15. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1164, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY25 in the amount of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Three Dollars ($187,373.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc. (BPSTSA). The terms of the contract are September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027. The major provisions of the contract includes a base wage increase of 2% to be given in September of each year of the contract term and flat amounts of $200, $200, $275, and $350 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).

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  16. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the home rule petition, referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0926, an act relative to raising the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to pass. The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).

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  17. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Message and order for your approval an Order amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter XV, Section 15-11.1, regarding Black Male Advancement for Equity and Welfare. Since its establishment in 2021, the Black Men and Boys Commission has sought to study the social conditions of the city’s Black men and boys, develop strategies to remedy or assist in remedying serious adversities, and recommend courses of action to create equal opportunity for generations of Black men and boys in the City of Boston.

    Remains in the Committee on Government Operations.

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  18. 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 for Police Officers for Chris Glaropoulos. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).

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  19. Referred
    Council Ordinance

    Ordinance establishing the Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections. On motion of Councilor Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Worrell as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  20. Withdrawn
    Council Legislative Resolution

    WITHDRAWN

  21. Withdrawn
    Council Legislative Resolution

    WITHDRAWN

  22. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing September as Hunger Action Month and September 10, 2024 as Hunger Action Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Weber and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Pepén, and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  23. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing October 1, 2024, as Nigerian Independence Day. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  24. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing September 2024 as Suicide Awareness Month in Boston. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  25. Withdrawn
    Council Hearing Order

    WITHDRAWN

  26. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools transportation for students on the first week of school. On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Murphy as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  28. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under section 17F: regarding Boston Housing Authority (BHA) elevators.

    Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  29. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under section 17F: regarding White Stadium documents.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  30. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Clare Brooks in City Council effective September 7, 2024.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  31. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Millie Rivera in City Council effective September 7, 2024.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  32. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kiara Montes De Oca in City Council effective September 7, 2024.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  34. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Nuevo Dia Adult Day Health Care.
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  36. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Leonardo Rosarlo.
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  37. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Dorchester Art Project.
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  41. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Port Norfolk Yacht Club.
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  45. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Xiomara Saldaña.
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  46. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Odalis Polanco.
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  54. Filed
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Notice was received from Councilor Fernandes Anderson of her absence from the September 11, 2024 Council Meeting.

    Placed on file.

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  55. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees in City Council, effective September 14, 2024.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  56. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to address utility street work coordination, notification, and compliance post-completion.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.

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  1. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss causes of increases in Boston Police overtime spending. On motion of Councilors Weber and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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  1. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the home rule petition, referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0926, an act relative to raising the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy, the committee submitted a report recommending that the petition ought to pass. The report was accepted; the petition was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
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  1. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1163, for your approval an Order to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars ($187,373.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY25 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc. (BPSTSA), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
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  2. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on August 7, 2024, Docket #1164, for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY25 in the amount of One Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Three Dollars ($187,373.00) to cover the FY25 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police School Traffic Supervisors Association, Inc. (BPSTSA). The terms of the contract are September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027. The major provisions of the contract includes a base wage increase of 2% to be given in September of each year of the contract term and flat amounts of $200, $200, $275, and $350 to be added to annual salaries in January of each fiscal year, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Fernandes Anderson).
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  1. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss a holistic vision for District Seven in order to redress historic racial harm and to uphold District Seven Constituents' Civil Rights.

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  2. Passed
    Council Ordinance

    Ordinance reforming the Boston Cultural Council. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended, the ordnance was passed; yeas 12, absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  4. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Bridget Connelly as member of the Local 888 AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring September 12, 2026.

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  5. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as ex-officio member of the Air Pollution Control Commission, effective immediately.

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  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Six Thousand Dollars ($106,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 Fire Prevention & Safety grant, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund critically needed resources to strengthen community fire prevention programs and enable scientific research on innovations that improve firefighter safety, health, and well-being.

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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the MBI Digital Equity Partnership Program, awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury, passed through the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant will fund services and support for residents of the Commonwealth who cannot afford broadband service and/or internet connected devices or lack the digital literacy skills needed to utilized the internet.

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  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston (the "City") to accept and expend the amount of Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000.00) in the form of a grant (the "Grant Payment"), awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury, to be administered by the City's Chief Financial Officer/Collector-Treasurer. This Grant Payment is made from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund in the Treasury of the United States established by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the Educational and Workforce Development past successes and future opportunities of youth jobs offered by the City of Boston.

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to review the procedures and protocols for the termination of City appointees.

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing September as Baby Safety Month to promote infant safety and injury prevention in Boston.

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  15. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing September 17-23 as National Constitutional Week in the City of Boston.

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  16. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Bishop Dr. Everett Dallas Jr.

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  20. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the Nubian Square Task Force, its goals, vision, and composition in alignment with the principles of equity and recovery.

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  22. Agenda Ready
    Green Sheet

    Legislative Calendar for September 18, 2024.

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