CITY COUNCIL MEETING
All weekly City Council meetings are held at 12 p.m. (noon) in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of Boston City Hall, unless otherwise noted.
Discussion Topics
- Roll Call
- Approval of the Minutes
-
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR
0589 Message and order for your approval a revised home rule petition to the General Court entitled "Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Creation of a Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL) within an Affordable Housing Development in the Dorchester Section of the City of Boston."
0590 Message and order authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds in a principal amount not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($350,000,000). The current conditions in the municipal bond market appears to be favorable for the City to potentially realize significant saving in debt service costs by refunding certain of its outstanding general obligation bonds.
0591 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of a set of lockers, three bookshelves, and a desk, valued at $1,800.00, donated by The Winsor School. The purpose of this donation is to enhance the facilities at the BCYF Mattahunt Community Center for the benefit of the Mattapan neighborhood.
0592 Message and order for your approval an Order accepting a Preservation Restriction on the Shirley-Eustis Outbuilding/W. Elliott Woodward Rental House, 42-44 Shirley Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02119-2726.
0593 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Senam Kumahia as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0594 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lindsey Mac-Jones as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0595 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Fadi Samaha as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0596 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Gonyeau as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0597 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ameeth Deenanath as an Alternate Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0598 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Linda Neshamkin as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0599 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Intiya Ambrogi-Isaza as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0600 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Julie Hall as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0601 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Ian Urquhart as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0602 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Galvin as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
0603 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Nancy Johnson as a Member of the Monument Square Landmark District Study Committee.
-
REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS
0604 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Sally Glora as a member of the Boston Retirement Board, for a term expiring February 25, 2028.
0605 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Dr. Elsie Taveras as Chair of the Boston Public Health Commission's Board of Health, for a term expiring January 20, 2026.
0606 Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City on Monday March 3, 2025 at 6:10 p.m., returning Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 7:59 p.m.
0607 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding increasing oversight on TNC rideshares.
0608 Communication was received from Dr. Samuel DePina transmitting certain information under section 17F re: Boston Public Schools (BPS) Code of Conduct Violations, filed on Docket #0489, presented at the February 10, 2025 meeting of the Boston City Council.
0609 Communication was received from the City Clerk regarding the 2024 - 2025 University Accountability-Statistical Report.
0610 Communication was received from the City of Boston’s Coordinated Response Team RE: an update on ongoing efforts to end congregate substance use in Boston.
-
MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
0458 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Core Program for Madison Park Technical Vocational High School pursuant to M.G.L. c. 70B, § 5. The Statement of Interest describes and explains the deficiencies within the school facility that prevents Boston Public Schools (BPS) from delivering their desired educational program.
0459 Message and order authorizing for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Statements of Interest for their Accelerated Repair Program for the following schools: Boston Adult Technical Academy, Hurley K-8 School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School, Mendell Elementary School, Mary Lyon Pilot High School, Joyce Kilmer Lower School, Margarita Muñiz Academy, Orchard Gardens K-8 School, Trotter K-6 Elementary School. The Statements of Interest describe and explain the deficiencies and the priority category for which the City of Boston may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority 5 - Replacement, renovation or modernization of the school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility.
0148 Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY26 Budget.
0265 Order for a hearing to discuss the preservation of historical artifacts in Boston Public Schools slated for closure or merger.
0254 Order for a hearing to discuss long-term city job vacancies.
-
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
0611 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Gissell Melo.
0612 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Jonathan Telfort.
0613 Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Petition for a Special Law RE: An Act Relative to the Zoning Board of Appeal.
0614 Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for a hearing to establish the Fairmount Avenue Arts and Cultural District in Hyde Park.
0615 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing on regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) by the City of Boston and Boston Police Department.
0616 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss and establish guidelines for the filing and adoption of Council Resolutions.
0617 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding TNC Rideshare arrests.
0618 Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution designating a Hero Square in Charlestown in recognition of Major General Joseph Warren.
0619 Councilor Weber and Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in support of immigrant's rights legislation, including the Safe Communities Act, the Immigrant Legal Defense Act, and the Dignity Not Deportations Act.
0620 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution to embrace and extend heartfelt wishes to the beloved Muslim community in Boston, Massachusetts, throughout the United States and across the globe, invoking blessings upon them as they embark upon the sacred journey of Ramadan, a month revered for its rituals of prayer, fasting, charity, and deep reflection.
0621 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution to support addressing the needs of the Cabo Verdean Americans in Boston.
0622 Councilor Louijeune and Mejia offered the following: Resolution denouncing the rollback of temporary protected status for Haitian, Venezuelan, and other designated communities.
0623 Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing March 5th as Crispus Attucks Day in the City of Boston.
-
Green Sheets
5/25 Legislative Calendar for March 5, 2025.
-
Consent Agenda
0624 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution congratulating Fabiola Jean-Louis.
0625 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution congratulating United In Care Services.
0626 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Keith Gloe.
0627 Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution in memory of Josephine Bianchi.
0628 Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing Melvin J. Vargas-Tineo.
0629 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution congratulating Jean Esaïe Petit-Homme.
0630 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution congratulating Hanso Marquis.
0631 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution congratulating Renaldo Estigene.
0632 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution congratulating Verwhens Lise Venoïs.
0633 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Michael Joseph O'Brien.
0634 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Papercuts' Beloved Sammy.
0635 Councilor Fernandes Anderson offered the following: Resolution recognizing Roberta Wiggins.