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February 5, 2025
17 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Edward Flynn, John FitzGerald, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Absent: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Brian Worrell
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the January 29, 2025 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0402
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $115,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Creative Aging Program, awarded by...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0408
Message and order: order confirming that Ringer Playground is permanently dedicated for park and playground purposes, as required by the Executive Office of Energy...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0109
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $5,000,000.00 in the form of a grant for the Nazzaro Community Center Renovation...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0111
Message and order reoffered on December 4 Docket #0111, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $150,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0190
Message and order to implement a nondisclosure agreement prohibition policy for Boston City Council
The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 11.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft; yeas 11..”
Docket #0426
Resolution recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
On motion on Councilors Flynn and Mejia the rules were suspended, resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion on Councilors Flynn and Mejia the rules were suspended, resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0427
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Reginald Stewart in City Council, effective February 10, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0444
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Melissa Beltran, Clare Brooks, Mark A. Cohen, Bonnie Delaune and Jordan Frias in City Council, effective February 1, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0445
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Miles Starkey in City Council, effective February 10, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0103
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $456,500.00 in the form of a grant, for FY25 MVP Action Grant, awarded by the...
On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was passed..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0118
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $395,746.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0119
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $150,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY22 COVID-19 SA/DV Trust Fund...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0239
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $500,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Training Academy Earmark, awarded...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0240
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend for the benefit of the City of Boston, a donation from the National Nuclear Security...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0104
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $305,600.00 in the form of a grant, for the FY25 Local Cultural Council Program...
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the order was passed..” (Motion: Anderson)
Consent agenda
Adopt the consent agenda (the resolutions listed under it in the minutes)
The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
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From the minutes
“The matters contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
From the Boston City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (linked from the City Council page on boston.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Boston (boston.gov), from the official headshots on the City Council page. Former councilors show initials.
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