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  1. Passed
    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 NU Housing Stabilization Fund, awarded by Northeastern University to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund Northeastern University’s contribution of $1,000,000.00 to MOH per cooperative agreement for the 840 Columbus Avenue Project in Roxbury. On motion of Councilor Breadon, 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 One Million Four Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars And Twenty Cents ($1,485,264.20) in the form of a grant, the FY26 Hazardous Materials Response Team Earmark Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant would fund the needs of the Boston Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team, per line item 8000-0600 of the FY26 General Appropriations Act. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. Later in session, Councilor Santana moved for reconsideration of Docket #2079. Seconded by Councilor Breadon. Reconsideration prevailed. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  3. Passed
    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, the Workforce Training Fund Grant, awarded by the MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund programming to help address business productivity and competitiveness by providing resources to Massachusetts businesses for training current and newly hired employees. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  4. 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 November 19, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  5. 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 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  6. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding recent communications relating to elevator failures at BHA Ruth Barkley Apartments.

    Placed on file.

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  7. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding a recent 17F Order relating to Boston Housing Authority (BHA) elevator failures.

    Placed on file.

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  8. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from David Aiken regarding his resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective December 6, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  9. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on August 6, 2025, Docket #1400, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Nine Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($3,966,900.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund a comprehensive, interagency strategy that connects law enforcement, employment, education, public health and youth development agencies to reduce youth violence in the Commonwealth, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted, the order was passed.

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  10. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on August 6, 2025, Docket #1409, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars and One Cent ($10,000.01) in the form of a grant, for the FY23 National Violent Death Reporting System, awarded by the MA Department of Public Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund data collection by the Bureau of Investigative Services and the Drug Control Unit, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted, the order was passed.

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  11. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on August 27, 2025, Docket #1548, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($4,125,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund costs associated with providing Enhanced 911 services, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted, the order was passed.

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  12. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on August 27, 2025, Docket #1549, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($528,156.32) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 State 911 Training Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the training and certification of Enhanced 911 telecommunications staff, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted, the order was passed.

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  13. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to explore amending the Boston Zoning Code to remove parking minimum requirements for new development. Councilor Louijeune in the chair.

    Remains in the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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  14. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the order, referred on August 6, 2025, Docket #1453, to submit a petition to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order pass in a new draft. Councilor Worrell in the chair. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  15. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the order, referred on December 3, 2025, Docket #2045, relative to the adoption of tax classification in the City of Boston in FY 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  16. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of demanding updated cost estimates for the White Stadium project. Councilor Louijeune in the chair. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Murphy, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  17. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive decision-making in Boston Public Schools in closure and reconfiguration decisions. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Durkan, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  19. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of HD.4422, "An Act relative to property tax classification, the senior homeowner property tax exemption, and the personal property tax exemption". On motion of Councilors Weber and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Objection by Councilor Flynn.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  20. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution rededicating the Thomas Irving Atkins Room. Councilor Worrell in the chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  21. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution rededicating the Gabriel Francis Piemonte Room. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  22. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution denouncing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  24. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Michael Fishbein in City Council, effective January 3, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  25. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Nerlande Brice in City Council, effective January 10, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  28. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 45th Anniversary of Wheelock Family Theatre.
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  30. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Anna Leslie.
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  31. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Old South Church.
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  34. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1972, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Boston MVP Action Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund the Massachusetts Audubon’s Boston Nature Center, a 67-acre urban wildlife sanctuary in a low-income neighborhood of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted, the order was passed.

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  35. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ryan Pratt in City Council, effective January 24, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  36. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Elaine Donovan, Judith E. Evers, Stephan Marin Betancurt, Samantha Peracchi, Gabriela Ramirez, and Elizabeth Sanchez in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  37. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Angelique Brutus, Lorraine Payne Wheeler, Reginald W. Stewart, Bayle Vines, and Ewura Yankah in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  38. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Skarlett Abreu Martinez, Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Katarina Helfrich, Beatrix Marcel Knight, and Millie Rivera in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  39. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Stanislaus A. Blejwas in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  40. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dorah Pierre Louis and Olivia Huynh in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  41. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Skarlett Abreu Martinez, Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Katarina Helfrich, Beatrix Marcel Knight, and Millie Rivera in City Council, effective January 3, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  42. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste-Jacob, Jesse Purvis, and Julian Viviescas Mejia in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  43. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of central staff employees in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  44. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Mayor Michelle Wu, regarding certain information under section 17F pertaining to Boston Housing Authority operations and standard practices, Docket #1854, passed by the Council on October 22, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  46. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Councilor Santana called Docket #1951, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Community Safety Initiative, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund the City of Boston’s comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing gun, gang, and youth violence in the City, from the Committee on Public Safety and 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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  47. Passed
    Committee Reports

    Councilor Breadon called Docket #1976, message and order authorizing the City of Boston, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, to accept and expend Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($32,251.00) in supplemental funds awarded under HOME Investment Partnership Program- American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Act of 2021 for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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. This award will support the development of affordable rental housing, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Breadon, the order was passed; yeas 10 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 2 (Mejia, Worrell).

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  48. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Councilor Santana called Docket #2036, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($148,824.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Reallocation, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the Annual Boston Address Verification procedure mandated by the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board, from the Committee on Public Safety and 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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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to explore amending the Boston Zoning Code to remove parking minimum requirements for new development. Councilor Louijeune in the chair.
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  1. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the order, referred on December 3, 2025, Docket #2045, relative to the adoption of tax classification in the City of Boston in FY 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
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  1. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Councilor Santana called Docket #2036, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($148,824.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Reallocation, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the Annual Boston Address Verification procedure mandated by the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board, from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Criminal Justice.

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  2. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), Division of Conservation Services’ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Ronan Park located in the neighborhood of Dorchester.

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

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  3. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in the form of a grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield/BlueRoots Collaboration Grant, awarded by Donor Group to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund transforming underused land into sustainable assets that provide climate, wellness, and workforce benefits, with a focus on removing invasive plants and establishing a walking path.

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was laid on the table. Later in session, the order was reconsidered. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  4. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($339,888.00) in the form of a grant, Neighborhood Jobs Trust Grant, awarded by City Foundation to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund both administrative and programmatic activities to ensure that funding allocated by the Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) is used by training providers that prepare individuals with job readiness skills needed to secure permanent employment at the developers' project sites.

    On motion of Councilor Weber, 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 Nicholas Gove as Interim Commissioner of Public Works, effective November 24, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  6. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as Interim Chief of Streets, Transportation, and Sanitation, effective November 24, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  7. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Johnny Hernandez as Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer, effective November 20, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  8. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Board of Election Commissioners certifying the results of the election held for Mayor and City Council.

    Placed on file.

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  9. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Thursday November 27, 2025 at 12:00 P.M., returning Friday November 28, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.

    Placed on file.

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  10. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn to the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board to investigate frequent breakdown of elevators at BHA Ruth Barkley Apartments.

    Placed on file.

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  12. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the ordinance, referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0138, codifying the Office of Returning Citizens, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. Councilor Worrell in the chair. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Murphy).

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  13. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on April 2, 2025, Docket #0722, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($12,881.00) in the form of a grant, for the Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through 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 enhanced employment services for eligible veterans, prioritizing disabled veterans, and those facing significant barriers to employment, with the goal of improving their job search outcomes and economic self-sufficiency, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Councilor Louijeune in the chair. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Murphy).

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  14. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the ordinance, referred on March 31, 2025, Docket #0766, extending and enhancing protections for tenants facing displacement due to condominium or cooperative conversion in the City of Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Murphy).

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  15. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on October 29, 2025, Docket #1927, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,607,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Community Mitigation Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be administered by the Office of Budget Management. The grant will fund offset costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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  16. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1967, for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to provide funding for the Police Department for FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association (BPPA), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  17. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1968, for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% and a 1% increase to hazardous duty differential. The contract also contains reforms relating to police performance evaluations and will require officers to wear nametags, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  18. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1969, for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston Public Health Commission and SEIU Local 888, Program collective bargaining unit, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  19. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1970, for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 in the amount of Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Public Health Commission and SEIU, Local 888, Programs collective bargaining unit. The term of the contract covers October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions contract include base wage increases of 2% along with flat dollar weekly increases totaling to an annual increase of $500, $200, $550, then $500 to be given in January of each year of the contract term. The agreement also includes amendments to the longevity/career awards and reclassifications on lowest paid employees, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  21. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to learn how the City Council can support the Mayor's Youth Sports Initiative to increase youth sports participation across Boston.

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

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  22. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of establishing a Chinese American Veterans Memorial on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

    On motion of President Louijeune, Docket #2048 was taken out of order. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  23. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing on building a stronger fair housing future for Boston.

    Councilor Worrell in the chair. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Weber, 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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  24. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of expanding prevention and public awareness campaigns related to drink spiking in the City of Boston.

    Councilor Louijeune in the chair. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  25. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the order, referred on December 3, 2025, Docket #2045, relative to the adoption of tax classification in the City of Boston in FY 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  26. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jesse Weiskop Blank in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  27. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Melissa Morgan in City Council, effective January 10, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  30. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Irene McSweeney.
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  31. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Anthony Lewis.
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  32. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Jenny Hall.
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  33. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Kathleen “Kitty” Whelan.
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  34. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Mari McCullough.
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  35. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Joe Zuffante.
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  36. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Stan Leonard.
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  37. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Larry Stevens.
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  38. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Wally Southern.
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  39. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Erin Tombari, NP.
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  40. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Alexyss Femino, RN.
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  41. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Ashley Finerty, RN.
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  42. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Elizabeth DiTavi, RN.
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  43. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Best of the Back Bay.
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  44. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of Garlands & Greens.
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  46. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing VROCC Cocina.
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  48. Passed
    Committee Reports

    Councilor Worrell called Docket #1926, message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Eleven Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($11,100,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs for the window and door replacement projects at the following schools: the Gardner Pilot Academy School and the Lyndon Elementary School. This includes the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of the Boston Public Schools, 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 read a second time and again passed; yeas 10 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Murphy, Santana).

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  49. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Durkan called Docket #1990, Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the petition #152.89, Ferdinand's Blue Store Bruce C. Bolling Building) 2260 - 2270 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA, as a Landmark (In effect after December 17, 2025 if not acted upon), from the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the designation was passed.

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  50. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jessica Correia, Amanda Curley, Liam Rimas, and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  51. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn to Nicholas Ariniello, Commissioner of the Boston Assessing Department, requesting data for a hearing to discuss tax rates for residential and commercial property owners in Boston.

    Placed on file.

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  52. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew W. Broude, Ana E. Calderon, Carla Indus Johnson, Joaquim Lombos, Julia E. Manolios, Wilmer Quinones, Ameera Suttles, and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  53. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew W. Broude, Ana E. Calderon, Carla Indus Johnson, Joaquim Lombos, Julia E. Manolios, Wilmer Quinones, Ameera Suttles, and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  54. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Melissa Beltran, Clare Brooks, Mark A. Cohen, Korri Crowley, Bonnie Delaune, and Jordan Frias in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  55. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Melissa Beltran, Clare Brooks, Mark A. Cohen, Korri Crowley, Bonnie Delaune, and Jordan Frias in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  56. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dianna Bronchuk-Jacob, Sherri R. Cajuste, Edward Conley, and Gabriel Cruz in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  57. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dianna Bronchuk-Jacob, Sherri R. Cajuste, Edward Conley, and Gabriel Cruz in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  58. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jessica Correia, Amanda Curley, Liam Rimas, and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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    Order for a hearing to learn how the City Council can support the Mayor's Youth Sports Initiative to increase youth sports participation across Boston.
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  2. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of demanding updated cost estimates for the White Stadium project. Councilor Louijeune in the chair. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Flynn as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Murphy, and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  3. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution denouncing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  4. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution rededicating the Gabriel Francis Piemonte Room. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  5. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution rededicating the Thomas Irving Atkins Room. Councilor Worrell in the chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  6. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive decision-making in Boston Public Schools in closure and reconfiguration decisions. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Durkan, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  8. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of HD.4422, "An Act relative to property tax classification, the senior homeowner property tax exemption, and the personal property tax exemption". On motion of Councilors Weber and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Objection by Councilor Flynn.

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  10. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Mayor Michelle Wu, regarding certain information under section 17F pertaining to Boston Housing Authority operations and standard practices, Docket #1854, passed by the Council on October 22, 2025.

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  11. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of central staff employees in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

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  12. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste-Jacob, Jesse Purvis, and Julian Viviescas Mejia in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.

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  13. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Skarlett Abreu Martinez, Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Katarina Helfrich, Beatrix Marcel Knight, and Millie Rivera in City Council, effective January 3, 2026.

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  14. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dorah Pierre Louis and Olivia Huynh in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

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  15. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Stanislaus A. Blejwas in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

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  16. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Skarlett Abreu Martinez, Dulce M. Bernal-Sandoval, Katarina Helfrich, Beatrix Marcel Knight, and Millie Rivera in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

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  17. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Angelique Brutus, Lorraine Payne Wheeler, Reginald W. Stewart, Bayle Vines, and Ewura Yankah in City Council, effective December 13, 2025.

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  18. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Elaine Donovan, Judith E. Evers, Stephan Marin Betancurt, Samantha Peracchi, Gabriela Ramirez, and Elizabeth Sanchez in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.

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  19. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Ryan Pratt in City Council, effective January 24, 2026.

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  20. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Nerlande Brice in City Council, effective January 10, 2026.

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  21. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from David Aiken regarding his resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective December 6, 2025.

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  22. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding a recent 17F Order relating to Boston Housing Authority (BHA) elevator failures.

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  23. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding recent communications relating to elevator failures at BHA Ruth Barkley Apartments.

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  24. 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 2025.

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  28. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Old South Church.

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