CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1924    Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 

    appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Nine Hundred 

    Seventy Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Nine Dollars ($977,749.00) 

    to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the FY26 increases 

    contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Boston 

    Public School Committee and the City of Boston and the Administrative 

    Guild, SEIU Local 888.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on October 27, 2025.

    1925    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston 

    Public School Department for FY26 in the amount of Nine Hundred 

    Seventy Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Nine Dollars ($977,749.00) 

    to cover the cost items contained within the collective bargaining 

    agreements between the Boston Public School Committee and the 

    Administrative Guild, SEIU Local 888. The terms of the contract are 

    September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. The major provisions of the 

    contracts include base wage increases of 2% and the flat amounts of $250, 

    $900, and $850 to be given in September of each fiscal year of the contract 

    term. The contract also supports increased opportunities for professional 

    development and mentoring.

    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.

    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.

    1928    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Forty Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Five Dollars and One Cent 

    ($40,685.01) in the form of a grant for the State Literacy Program grant, 

    awarded by the MA Department of Education to be administered by the 

    Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund the infrastructure 

    cost for the Adult Community Learning Services at the Mass Hire Career 

    Centers.

1929    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 October 8, 2025.

    1930    Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding a text amendment to the 

    Boston Zoning Code relating to adult entertainment in Chinatown.

 

0145    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on 

    January 8, 2025, Docket #0145, Petition for a Special Law Re: To establish 

    the Commission of Inspectors General on Financial Management, submits a 

    report recommending that the docket ought to pass in a new draft.

    1353    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which 

    was referred on July 9, 2025, Docket #1353, Message and order for the 

    confirmation of the reappointment of Norm Stembridge as a member of the 

    Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2028, submits a report 

    recommending that the Order ought to pass.

    1354    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which 

    was referred on July 9, 2025, Docket #1354, Message and order for the 

    confirmation of the appointment of Rob Steinberg as a member of the St. 

    Botolph Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term 

    expiring June 20, 2026, submits a report recommending the Order ought to 

    pass.

    1412    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which 

    was referred on August 6, 2025, Docket #1412, Message and order for the 

    confirmation of the appointment of Celina Barrios Millner as a Member of 

    the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2028, submits a 

    report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

 

    1625    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of One Million Forty Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty Seven 

    Dollars and Twenty Cents ($1,045,187.20) in the form of a grant, for the 

    Youthworks FY25 26, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Labor and 

    Workforce Development, passed through the Economic Development & 

    Industrial Corporation of Boston, to be administered by Office of Youth 

    Employment Office (OYEO). The grant will fund support youth 

    employment and development in accordance with the requirement outlined 

    in Youthworks program administration and management guide.

    1658    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Two Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Forty One Dollars and 

    Twenty Cents ($222,041.20) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Youth 

    Activities 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 

    a program that focuses primarily on out of school youth, between the ages 

    of 14 24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.

    1659    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Two Hundred 

    Twenty Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($173,229.50) in the form of a grant, 

    for the WIOA Adult Activities 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 the creation of a seamless system of adult 

    education, workforce preparation and training services.

    1660    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Eighty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Three Dollars and 

    Two Cents ($89,593.02) in the form of a grant, for the Wagner Peyser 

    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.

    1691    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of One Million Nine Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand Three 

    Hundred Seventy Dollars and Eighty Cents (1,998,370.80) 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 program to serve 

    eligible youth, ages 14 24, who face barriers to education, training and 

    employment.

    1692    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of One Million Five Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Sixty Five 

    Dollars and Fifty Cents ($1,559,065.50) in the form of a grant, for the 

    WIOA Adult Activities, 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 

    services to help job seekers access employment, education, skills training, 

    apprenticeships and support services.

    1693    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of One Million Forty Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Five Dollars 

    and Sixty Seven Cents ($1,040,435.67) in the form of a grant, for the 

    Wagner Peyser Program, 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 

    the 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.

    1694    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Six Dollars ($966,006.00) in 

    the form of a grant, for the WIOA Dislocated Workers 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 a program to help dislocated 

    workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to 

    employment.

    1695    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Eight Hundred Eighty Four Thousand One Hundred Eleven 

    Dollars ($884,111.00) in the form of a grant, for the One Stop Career 

    Center Grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be 

    administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund 

    comprehensive career services and resources to unemployed job seekers 

    such as reviewing job postings, career counseling and job coaching, 

    education/skills training, and job placement assistance.

    1697    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of One Hundred Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Four 

    Dollars ($107,334.00) in the form of a grant, for the WIOA Dislocation 

    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 

    individualized career services and training services, for dislocated workers 

    to rejoin the workforce as early as possible and overcome barriers to 

    employment.

    1832    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Eight Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Seven 

    Dollars and Eighty Seven Cents ($895,657.87) in the form of a grant, for 

    the RESEA Program for Field CY25 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.

    1434    Ordinance Codifying the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement.

    0176    Order for a hearing on government accountability, transparency, and 

    accessibility of decision making protocols in city government.

    1432    Ordinance Regarding the Safety and Efficacy of Commercial Autonomous 

    Vehicle Operations Relative to Workers, Emergency First Responders, and 

    Residents in the City of Boston.

 

1931    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: An Ordinance regarding 

    Living Wage For City Employees.

    1932    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Petition for a Special Law Re: 

    An Act Relative to Redefining Commercial and Residential Definitions, and 

    Creating Further Exemptions.

    1933    Councilor Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    regarding parking access for traveling Boston Public Schools employees.

    1934    Councilor Pepén and Weber offered the following: Resolution 

    recognizing October as Pedestrian Safety Month in the City of Boston.

    1935    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    November 2025 as Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Awareness 

    Month

Legislative Calendar for October 29, 2025.

1936    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 

    Wang YMCA of Chinatown and 5 other organizations and leaders.

    1937    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing Elijah 

    Dodson and Penguin Pizza.

    1938    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing The 

    Solomon Northup Committee for Commemorative Works and 12 

    individuals.

    1939    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Carol 

    Kelly.

    1940    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing three 

    individuals during Boston's inaugural Fierce Styles Fashion Week.

    1941    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Sharon Connolly.

    1942    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing 14 

    Boston Police Officers.

    1943    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 

    Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center.

    1944    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Laura 

    Gang.

    1945    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Charles 

    McCarthy.