CITY COUNCIL MEETING

2034    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.

    2035    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.

    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.

    2037    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.

2038    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove 

    as Interim Commissioner of Public Works, effective November 24, 2025.

    2039    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove 

    as Interim Chief of Streets, Transportation, and Sanitation, effective 

    November 24, 2025.

    2040    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Johnny 

    Hernandez as Second Assistant Collector Treasurer, effective November 

    20, 2025.

    2041    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.

    2042    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.

    2043    Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of 

    the Boston Retirement Board re: Boston Retirement System CY26 

    Operating Budget.

    2044    Communication from Councilor Flynn to the Massachusetts Architectural 

    Access Board to investigate frequent breakdown of elevators at BHA Ruth 

    Barkley Apartments.

0138    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on 

    January 8, 2025, Docket #0138, Ordinance codifying the Office of 

    Returning Citizens, submits a report recommending that the ordinance 

    ought to pass in a new draft.

    0722    The Committee on Veterans, Military Families, and Military Affairs, to 

    which was referred on April 2, 2025, Docket #0722, Message and order 

    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, 

    submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

    0766    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on 

    March 31, 2025, Docket #0766, Ordinance extending and enhancing 

    protections for tenants facing displacement due to condominium or 

    cooperative conversion in the City of Boston, submits a report 

    recommending that this matter ought to pass in a new draft.

    1927    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on October 29, 

    2025, Docket #1927, Message and order 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, submits a report recommending that the order ought 

    to pass.

    1967    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 

    19, 2025, Docket #1967, Message and order 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), submits a report recommending that the order ought to 

    pass.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.

    1968    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 

    19, 2025, Docket #1968, Message and order 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, 

    submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

    1969    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 

    19, 2025, Docket #1969, Message and order 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, submits a report recommending 

    that the order ought to pass.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.

    1970    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 

    19, 2025, Docket #1970, Message and order 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, submits a report recommending 

    that the order ought to pass.

1852    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.

    1447    Order for a hearing to discuss electrical equipment maintenance and utility 

    safety.

2045    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order relative to the adoption of 

    tax classification in the City of Boston in FY 2026.

    2046    Councilor Louijeune and Weber offered the following: Order for a 

    hearing on building a stronger fair housing future for Boston.

    2047    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of 

    expanding prevention and public awareness campaigns related to drink 

    spiking in the City of Boston.

    2048    Councilor Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Resolution in 

    support of establishing a Chinese American Veterans Memorial on the Rose 

    Kennedy Greenway.

2049    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.

    2050    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of 

    temporary employee Melissa Morgan in City Council, effective January 10, 

    2026.

Legislative Calendar for December 3, 2025.

2051    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing La Bel Luxury Studio.

    2052    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Irene 

    McSweeney.

    2053    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Shattuck Award Recipients.

    2054    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Anthony Lewis.

    2055    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing four 

    individuals upon the 59th anniversary of Barbados’ Independence.

    2056    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Jenny Hall.

    2057    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution in memory 

    of Kathleen “Kitty” Whelan.

    2058    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Mari McCullough.

    2059    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Joe Zuffante.

    2060    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Stan Leonard.

    2061    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Larry Stevens.

    2062    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Wally Southern.

    2063    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Erin Tombari, NP.

    2064    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Alexyss Femino, RN.

    2065    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Ashley Finerty, RN.

    2066    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Elizabeth DiTavi, RN.

    2067    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    VROCC Cocina.

    2068    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Best of 

    the Back Bay.

    2069    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 30th 

    anniversary of Garlands & Greens.