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  1. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to explore snow removal relief and options.
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  2. Pending
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    Order for a hearing to discuss creation of a snow corps in Boston.
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  1. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($189,000.00) in the form of a grant, The Solar Recommissioning Project Grant, awarded by MA Department of Energy Resources to be administered by the Environment. The grant would fund the replacement of existing inverters with newer models, the incorporation of rapid shutdown modules to meet safety regulations, the replacement of the monitoring system, and proper redressing of wiring.

    On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  2. Filed
    Mayor Order

    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding cost of out-of-district vocational placements for Boston resident students, Docket #0297, passed by the City Council on February 4, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  3. Filed
    Mayor Order

    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding traveling Boston Public School employees and parking access needs, Docket #0298, passed by the City Council on February 4, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Dollars ($20,930.00) in the form of a grant, the El Centro Fellowship Grant, awarded by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant would fund the fellowship program for El Centro IT training program graduates.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  5. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 A.M., returning Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.

    Placed on file.

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  6. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., returning Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30 P.M.

    Placed on file.

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  7. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the Office of Black Male Advancement of the report entitled "Black Male Advancement Impact Report 2025".

    Placed on file.

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  8. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Proposed Minor Modification to the Washington Park Urban Renewal Plan, Project No. Mass. R-24, with respect to Parcel L-19.”

    Placed on file.

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  9. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 11, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  10. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding temporary rollback of Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) percentage for five years.

    Placed on file.

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  12. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing regarding Boston Public Schools student-athlete transfer and eligibility policies.

    Remains in the Committee on Education.

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  13. Passed
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Fire Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Firefighters for Richard Scimeca.

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

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  14. Referred
    Council Home Rule Petition

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

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  15. Referred
    Council Ordinance

    An Ordinance Establishing the Boston Emergency Relief Fund.

    On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  16. Referred
    Council Ordinance

    An Ordinance Modernizing and Increasing Transparency at the Zoning Board of Appeal.

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  18. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding Boston's LGBTQIA+ mental health data collection processes, existing services, and further community needs.

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

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  19. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding legalizing construction of triple-deckers and other 2- to 4-unit housing in the City of Boston.

    On motion of Councilors Santana and Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  20. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in every neighborhood in the city of Boston.

    On motion of Councilors Santana and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  21. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to facilitate the creation of Single Room Occupancy (SROs) in the City of Boston.

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  22. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss how Boston Public Schools can expand the use of evidence-based best practices for inclusive learning environments for multilingual and special education learners.

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

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  23. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding the public safety requirements and possible locations for a new emergency operations center in the city of Boston.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  24. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding how the Boston Police Department collects, uses, protects, and shares information that may be requested by external entities.

    On motion of Councilors Santana and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  25. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to ensure access to lifesaving online resources for LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities in response to proposed federal and state digital censorship legislation.

    Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

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  26. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding all City of Boston grants administered by the Boston Fire Department.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  28. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine reallocating funding for the Blue Hill Avenue project toward streetscape improvements and beautification and to provide a status update on project implementation.

    On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. Councilor Culpepper motioned to doubt the decision of the Chair, recommending this docket be placed in the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement; seconded by Councilor Flynn. Recess. A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of the Chair prevailed; yeas 7 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), nays 6 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell). Remains in the Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation.

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  29. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine the status of the proposed Long Island reconstruction project and the reopening of the Long Island Treatment Center.

    On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery.

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  30. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine weather emergency policies for unhoused individuals in the City of Boston and coordination with housing and homelessness assistance providers and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

    On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery.

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  31. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine crossing guard staffing shortages in the City of Boston and to explore strategies for improved coordination and volunteer recruitment.

    On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  33. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing on civil rights, constitutional, and legal implications of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC), The Associative Violence Information System (AVIS), Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), and participation in Federal Joint Task Forces (JTTF).

    On motion of Councilors Mejia and Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

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  34. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine and modernize the Boston City Charter in advance of the City's 400th anniversary.

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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  35. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to review prevention and response to bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct in Boston Public Schools.

    Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  37. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to explore how to amend special law to expand access to the ballot box by removing language barriers and aligning with the language and communications access ordinance.

    On motion of Councilors Mejia and Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Census, Redistricting, and Elections.

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  38. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to bring World Cup activations and economic activity to Boston neighborhoods.

    On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism and Special Events.

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  43. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools (BPS) health services leadership requirements.

    On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Education.

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  44. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Women's History Month and reaffirming Boston's commitment to women's rights.

    On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata, Breadon, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  45. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution declaring February 17, 2026 as Jesse Jackson Day in the City of Boston.

    On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  46. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 27th of February as Dominican Independence Day.

    On motion of Councilors Pepén and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Santana, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  47. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing March 2nd as Read Across America Day.

    On motion of Councilors Murphy and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Culpepper as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Mejia, and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  49. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing March as National Social Work Month.

    On motion of Councilors Murphy and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  50. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution urging continued funding of the MBTA's Fare-Free Bus Program.

    On motion of Councilors Pepén and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Flynn).

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  51. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in recognition of the Independence of Ghana on March 6, 1957.

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

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  52. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of H.D. 5608, "An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment," (The PROTECT Act).

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

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  53. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of an initiative to create a U.S. commemorative stamp series in honor of African American Veterans.

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

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  54. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of receiving a response to docket #0221: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F: regarding elevator access, life safety, and disability compliance.

    Objection by Councilor Pepén. Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  55. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission to study and address Downtown office vacancies and city revenue.

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Breadon), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan).

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  56. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding increased White Stadium costs and their effect on other Boston Public Schools capital projects.

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

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  57. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding Memoranda of Understanding, cooperation agreements or collaborative partnerships between the City of Boston and external entities.

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

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  58. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding detainer requests from January 1, 2024 to the present.

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order did not pass: yeas 4 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  59. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Veniece Miller in City Council, effective February 28, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  60. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee John D. Moore in City Council, effective February 21, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  61. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Millie Rivera and Skarlett Abreu Martinez in City Council, effective February 21, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  62. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Millie Rivera and Skarlett Abreu Martinez in City Council, effective February 28, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  64. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Boston Hip-Hop Legends.
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  65. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Norman Brown.
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  66. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing February 12, 2026 as "North End Curling Club Day" in the City of Boston.
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  67. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution congratulating the Boston Lunar New Year Festival Gala.
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  68. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Joseph Charles.
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  69. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing eight (8) individuals upon receipt of their awards in celebration of Afro-Caribbean Black History.
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  70. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Luis D. Brown Peace Institution.
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  71. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative.
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  72. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Ethan Torres.
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  73. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Belencita Rosa.
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  76. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution celebrating the grand opening of Swingers Back Bay.
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  77. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing The Ice Creamsmith.
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  78. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of the seven nights per week "Residential Parking Only" in South Boston.

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), present 1 (Weber), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan).

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  79. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of a temporary rollback for the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and affordable housing requirement to 13%.

    Objection by Councilor Pepén. Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  80. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Councilor Breadon called Docket #00424, Resolution recognizing Women's History Month and the Boston City Council Women's History Month Celebration, from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

    Objection by Councilor Durkan. Referred to the Committee on Rules, Ethics, and Administration.

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  81. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from the Law Department regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint filed on February 21, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  84. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Resolution in memory of George Jeas.
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  90. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Councilor Weber called Docket #0128, message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,500,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs for the window and door replacement projects at the following schools: the Edward Everett Elementary School and the Richard J. Murphy K-8 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 Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  91. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Councilor Weber called Docket #0129, message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs for the roof replacement projects at the following schools: the Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School and Hugh Roe O’Donnell 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 Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  1. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

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

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  2. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

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

  3. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

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

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  4. Passed
    Council 17F Order

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

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

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

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  6. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

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

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  7. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

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

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  8. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

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

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  9. Referred
    Council Order

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

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  10. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

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

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  11. Referred
    Council Order

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

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  12. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

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

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  14. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

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

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  17. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Louijeune regarding equity in tourism.

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  18. Passed
    Mayor Order

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

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  19. Passed
    Mayor Order

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

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