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
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
1188 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of One Million Two Hundred Seventy One Thousand Three
Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty Eight Cents ($1,271,380.38) in the form
of a grant, for the WIOA Youth Program Grant, awarded by the United
States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of
Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce
Development. The grant will fund a comprehensive youth employment
programs to serve eligible youth, ages 14 24, who face barriers to
education, training, and employment.1189 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Four Hundred Twenty Three Thousand One Hundred
Thirty Two Dollars ($423,132.00) in the form of a grant, awarded by the
United States Department of the Treasury, passed through the MassHire
Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of
Workforce Development. The grant will fund and support jobs seekers by
providing staffing at the MassHire Career Centers to help them enroll in
education and training programs funded by ARPA upskilling.
1190 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred Fifty One Dollars
and Eighty Five Cents ($350,151.85) in the form of a grant for the Carry In
RESEA Program for Field CY24 Grant, awarded by the United States
Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career
Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The
grant will fund individual reemployment needs of Unemployment Insurance
claimants, as well as prevent and detect improper benefit payments, and
application assistance for training and education resources and programs.1191 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Two Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred
Seventy Nine Dollars and Seventy Four Cents ($229,879.74) in the form of
a grant, for the Shared Street and Spaces grant, awarded by the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation to be administered by the
Transportation Department. The grant will fund safety infrastructure design
and construction for a more accessible Goodearl Square.1192 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) in the form of a
grant, for the Boston Climate Jobs Alliance Grant, awarded by Citizens
Bank Foundation/ Community Relations to be administered by the Office of
Workforce Development. The grant will fund critical outreach and job
coaching for workers in training to ensure placement into jobs that enhance
climate resilience as part of the Boston Climate Jobs Alliance.1193 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) in
the form of a grant, for the Liberty Mutual Climate Resiliency Grant,
awarded by Liberty Mutual Foundation, Inc., to be administered by the
Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund mitigative and
adaptive approaches to climate change. By supporting innovative solutions,
scaling proven strategies, and promoting nature based initiatives, this
funding empowers grassroots efforts to tackle environmental challenges.
1194 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Seventy Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty Two Dollars and
Thirty Five Cents ($77,122.35) in the form of a grant, the Carry In WIOA
Dislocated Workers Administration Grant, awarded by United States
Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career
Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The
grant will fund administrative cost associated with providing programming
to help dislocated workers get back to work as quickly as possible and
overcome barriers to employment.1195 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) in the form of a grant,
from the Friends of Youth Opportunity Boston, awarded by State Street
Global Advisors to be administered by the Office of Workforce
Development. The grant will fund young people ages 14 24 an opportunity
to work and learn, along with intensive staff support.1196 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Three Dollars and
Thirty Five Cents ($60,573.35) in the form a of a grant, for the Carry In
WIOA Adult Administration Grant, awarded by the United States
Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career
Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The
grant would fund administrative cost associated with Boston’s MassHire
Career Centers, which help resident adult job seekers access employment,
education, job training, apprenticeship, and support services.1197 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Fifty Thousand Twenty Seven Dollars and Fifty Five Cents
($50,027.55) in the form a grant from the Department of Transitional WPP
Grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be
administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund
employment and training assistance, career counseling and job search
assistance for individuals in need who receive cash assistance, food
assistance, and housing assistance, to help transition from temporary to
self sufficiency.
1198 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Thirty Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty Nine Dollars and
Thirty Six Cents ($34,349.36) in the form of a grant, for the Carry In
Regional Planning Grant, awarded by the United States Department of
Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be
administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund
regional planning efforts to address the creation of regional pipeline
programming for high demand industries and occupations in alignment with
regional planning priorities.1199 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Three Dollars and
Seventy Seven Cents ($8,943.77) in the form of a grant, awarded by
MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office
of Workforce Development. The grant will fund employment and training
assistance, career counseling and job search assistance for disabled
individuals who are clients at Boston MassHire Career Centers.1200 Message and orders authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of Three Thousand Seventy Four Dollars and Ninety Four Cents
($3,074.94) in the form of a grant for the SCSEP Grant, awarded by the
MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office
of Workforce Development. The grant will fund employment and training
assistance, career counseling and job search assistance for older adults and
individuals with disabilities who are clients at Boston’s MassHire Career
Centers.1201 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the
amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty One Dollars and Eight Cents
($1,861.08) in the form of a grant, for the Trade Adjustment Assistance
Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through
the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the
Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund reemployment
services to workers who have lost their jobs or experienced a reduction in
hours and wages due to increased imports or shifts in production outside the
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REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
1202 Communication was received from the Mayor in regards to the FY2026
Budget that has taken effect.1203 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Andrea Caruth,
as Director of the Department of Supplier Diversity, effective June 9, 2025.1204 Communication was receive from Dr. Samuel DePina, Deputy
Superintendent of Operations, Boston Public Schools, transferring certain
information under Section 17F; relative to conduct and safety procedures
and policies for Boston Public Schools in District 3, Docket #1142, passed
by the Council on June 4, 2025.1205 The Constable Bonds of Ruth Baez Velez, Russell C, Castagne, Derrick
Hughes and Mark Weisberg having been duly approved by the
Collector Treasurer were received. -
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
0394 The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was
referred on February 5, 2025, Docket #0394, Message and order authorizing
the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Seven
Hundred Thirty Five Thousand One Hundred Seven Dollars and
Thirty Nine Cents ($1,735,107.39) in the form of a grant, for the FY25
Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative Grant awarded
by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by
the Police Department. The grant will fund regional and multi disciplinary
approaches to combat gang violence through coordinated prevention and
intervention, law enforcement, prosecution, and reintegration programs,
submits a report recommending the order ought to pass.0888 The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was
referred on April 16, 2025, Docket #0888, Message and order authorizing
the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million Dollars
($4,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Housing for
Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), awarded by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor’s Office
of Housing. The grant will fund services for income eligible individuals and
families affected by AIDS. The award amount is estimated from prior years,
submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
0889 The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was
referred on April 16, 2025, Docket #0889, Message and order authorizing
the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 Emergency
Solutions Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing.
The grant will fund the street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness
prevention, rapid re housing assistance, and shelter services. The award
amount is estimated from prior years, submits a report recommending that
the order ought to pass.0885 The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was
referred on April 16, 2025, Docket #0885, Message and order authorizing
the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighteen Million
Dollars ($18,000,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY25
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), awarded by the United
States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by
the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund housing, economic
development and social services program. The award amount is estimated
from prior years, submits a report recommending that the order ought to
pass.0886 The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was
referred on April 16, 2025, Docket #0886, Message and order authorizing
the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Million Dollars
($6,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY25 HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Grant, awarded by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development to be administered by the
Mayor’s Office of Housing. The grant will fund the production of new
affordable rental and homeownership housing, and also provide operating
support for community development corporations. The award amount is
estimated from prior years, submits a report recommending that the order
ought to pass.1187 The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on June
4, 2025, Docket #1187, Docket #1187, Communication was received from
Eneida Tavares, Chair of the Board of Election, regarding the Citizen
Petition to create an Office of Inspector General, submits a report
recommending that this matter ought to pass in a new draft. -
MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
0266 Order for a hearing to discuss pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and
expanding the safety surge program in the City of Boston.0423 Order for a hearing to review the effectiveness of speed humps in Boston.
0124 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of J. Andres
Bernal as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term
expiring July 1, 2027.0727 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Lisa Tharp as
a Primary Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission for a
term expiring on December 31, 2028.0176 Order for a hearing on government accountability, transparency, and
accessibility of decision making protocols in city government. -
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
1206 Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Ordinance amending the
City of Boston code, Section 6 6.3, Schedule of Parking Fines.1207 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for a hearing to review
the traffic and parking management plan for White Stadium game days.1208 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution denouncing the
renaming of US Navy Ship Harvey Milk and other US Navy Ships named
after important Civil Rights Advocates.1209 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of
establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission to study and address Downtown
Office Vacancies and City Revenue.1210 Councilor Louijeune and Durkan offered the following: Resolution in
support of home care workers bargaining for a fair contract.1211 Councilor Pepén and Worrell offered the following: Resolution
recognizing June as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of
Boston.1212 Councilor Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Resolution in
support of extended hybrid work accommodations for Rosemarie Pessia
during cancer treatment. -
GREEN SHEETS
Legislative Calendar for June 11, 2025.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1213 Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing 4
people at the 2025 Men’s Mind, Body & Spirit Summit.1214 Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing 141
organizations and individuals for their leadership and contribution to
Santana's Pride events 2025.1215 Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing
Rosabelli Coelho.1216 Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing
Savin Hill Yacht Club.1217 Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution in memory of
Louise Bonar.1218 Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution Recognizing Lu
Agosti, and Justin Liu.1219 Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Fran
Gershwin.1220 Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution celebrating
Charlesgate Alliance.1221 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution congratulating
Susan Rolfe, RN.1222 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Black
Seed Cafe & Grill.1223 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing EMPath
Economic Mobility Pathways.1224 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Rosa
Sobradelo.1225 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Haley
House.1226 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jovita
Fontanez.
1227 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing May's
Cake House.1228 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Drydock
Cafe.1229 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing
Blackstone Franklin Square Neighborhood Association.1230 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Worcester
Square Area Neighborhood Association.1231 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Cruz
Companies, Inc.1232 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jacques'
Cabaret.1233 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing American
Provisions.1234 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing JJ Foley's
Cafe.1235 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Peach
Farm Restaurant.1236 Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing East
Berkeley Neighborhood Association.1237 Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution congratulating Mrs.
Olivia Cichon.