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City Council

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 · 12:00 PM PM · Council Chambers

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  1. Councilor Coletta Zapata, on behalf of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following:
  2. Councilor Flynn, on behalf of the Committee on Veterans, Military Families, and Military Affairs, submitted the following:
  3. Councilor Coletta Zapata, on behalf of the Committee on Government Operations, submitted the following:
  4. Councilor Worrell, on behalf of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following:
  5. The Chair stated that in absence of objection, nine late filed matters would be added to the Agenda. No objection being heard, the following matters were added:
  6. 2025-2070 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jessica Correia, Amanda Curley, Liam Rimas, and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  7. 2025-2078 Communication from Councilor Flynn to Nicholas Ariniello, Commissioner of the Boston Assessing Department, requesting data for a hearing to discuss tax rates for residential and commercial property owners in Boston.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

  8. 2025-2077 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew W. Broude, Ana E. Calderon, Carla Indus Johnson, Joaquim Lombos, Julia E. Manolios, Wilmer Quinones, Ameera Suttles, and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  9. 2025-2076 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew W. Broude, Ana E. Calderon, Carla Indus Johnson, Joaquim Lombos, Julia E. Manolios, Wilmer Quinones, Ameera Suttles, and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  10. 2025-2075 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Melissa Beltran, Clare Brooks, Mark A. Cohen, Korri Crowley, Bonnie Delaune, and Jordan Frias in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  11. 2025-2074 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Melissa Beltran, Clare Brooks, Mark A. Cohen, Korri Crowley, Bonnie Delaune, and Jordan Frias in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  12. 2025-2073 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dianna Bronchuk-Jacob, Sherri R. Cajuste, Edward Conley, and Gabriel Cruz in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  13. 2025-2072 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Dianna Bronchuk-Jacob, Sherri R. Cajuste, Edward Conley, and Gabriel Cruz in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  14. 2025-2071 Councilor Louijeune for Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Jessica Correia, Amanda Curley, Liam Rimas, and Julie Ryan in City Council, effective December 6, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  15. The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following items:
  16. The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
  17. Adjourned at 2:35 p.m. on motion of President Louijeune, and in memory of Newman A. Flanagan, Susan M. (Anderson) Flynn, Army National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, Oscar Castillo, Mary “Jamila” Elizabeth Philips, State Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante, Boston EMT Regina Suprin, Matilde Del Pilar Mata Polance Viuda De Garcia, and Alison Marie Wilson, to meet again on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Attest: Dassie Bheecham Assistant City Clerk
  18. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Boston was held in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, City Hall on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM. President Louijeune in the Chair. Present Councilors Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, and Worrell. Rev. Dr. Soliny Védrine, Boston Missionary Baptist Church, delivered the invocation, and the meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the November 19, 2025 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed.
  19. ROLL CALL
  20. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
  21. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
  22. 2025-2034 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.
    Mayor Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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

  23. 2025-2035 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.
    Mayor Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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

  24. 2025-2037 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.
    Mayor Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, the order was laid on the table. Later in session, the order was reconsidered. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

  25. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES
  26. REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
  27. 2025-2038 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as Interim Commissioner of Public Works, effective November 24, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

  28. 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.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

  29. 2025-2040 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Johnny Hernandez as Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer, effective November 20, 2025.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

  30. 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.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

  31. 2025-2042 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.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

  32. 2025-2043 Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: Boston Retirement System CY26 Operating Budget.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

  33. 2025-2044 Communication from Councilor Flynn to the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board to investigate frequent breakdown of elevators at BHA Ruth Barkley Apartments.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

  34. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
  35. MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
  36. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
  37. 2025-2047 Resolution in support of expanding prevention and public awareness campaigns related to drink spiking in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Councilor Louijeune in the chair. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

  38. 2025-2048 Resolution in support of establishing a Chinese American Veterans Memorial on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of President Louijeune, Docket #2048 was taken out of order. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

  39. PERSONNEL ORDERS:
  40. 2025-2049 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.
    Personnel Orders
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  41. 2025-2050 Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Melissa Morgan in City Council, effective January 10, 2026.
    Personnel Orders
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

  42. GREEN SHEETS:
  43. GS-12/3/25 Legislative Calendar for December 3, 2025.
    Green Sheet
  44. CONSENT AGENDA:
  45. 2025-2051 Resolution recognizing La Bél Luxury Studio.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  46. 2025-2052 Resolution recognizing Irene McSweeney.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  47. 2025-2053 Resolution recognizing Shattuck Award Recipients.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  48. 2025-2054 Resolution recognizing Anthony Lewis.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  49. 2025-2055 Resolution recognizing four individuals upon the 59th anniversary of Barbados’ Independence.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  50. 2025-2056 Resolution recognizing Jenny Hall.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  51. 2025-2057 Resolution in memory of Kathleen “Kitty” Whelan.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  52. 2025-2058 Resolution recognizing Mari McCullough.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  53. 2025-2059 Resolution recognizing Joe Zuffante.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  54. 2025-2060 Resolution recognizing Stan Leonard.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  55. 2025-2061 Resolution recognizing Larry Stevens.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  56. 2025-2062 Resolution recognizing Wally Southern.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  57. 2025-2063 Resolution recognizing Erin Tombari, NP.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  58. 2025-2064 Resolution recognizing Alexyss Femino, RN.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  59. 2025-2065 Resolution recognizing Ashley Finerty, RN.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  60. 2025-2066 Resolution recognizing Elizabeth DiTavi, RN.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  61. 2025-2067 Resolution recognizing VROCC Cocina.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  62. 2025-2068 Resolution recognizing Best of the Back Bay.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
  63. 2025-2069 Resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of Garlands & Greens.
    Consent Agenda Resolution