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June 25, 2025
42 recorded votes, 42 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Tania Fernandes Anderson, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the June 11, 2025 meeting
President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting.
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“President Louijeune moved to adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. Motion Prevailed..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1260
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $344,335.00 in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY26 Senior Companion Program...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1263
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $36,500.00 in the form of a grant for the Chronicle Heritage Donation, awarded by...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1275
Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the...
The rules were suspended; the designation was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the designation was passed..”
Docket #0648
Message and order: Order authorizing the City of Boston Streets Cabinet to enter into a contract for a period of up to ten years for the services of an operator for...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #0720
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $9,000,000.00 in the form of a grant, for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1133
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $550,000.00 in the form of a grant awarded by the Cummings Foundation. The grant...
The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed..”
Docket #1278
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Alex J. Rodriguez
On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Santana).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Santana)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Reconsider the vote: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Alex J. Rodriguez
Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote.
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From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Santana)
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Alex J. Rodriguez
The petition was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The petition was passed; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan)..”
Docket #1279
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Luis Cabral
On motion of Councilor Pepén, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 10, not present 3 (Durkan, Murphy, Santana).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Erin Murphy and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Pepén, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 10, not present 3 (Durkan, Murphy, Santana)..” (Motion: Pepén)
Reconsider the vote: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Luis Cabral
Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote.
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From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Santana)
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Luis Cabral
The petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan and Erin Murphy as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Murphy)..”
Docket #1280
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Angel G. Rivera
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 10, not present 3 (Durkan, Murphy, Santana).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan, Erin Murphy and Henry Santana as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 10, not present 3 (Durkan, Murphy, Santana)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Reconsider the vote: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Angel G. Rivera
Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote.
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From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Santana moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Santana)
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Angel G. Rivera
The petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Murphy).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan and Erin Murphy as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The petition was passed; yeas 11, not present 2 (Durkan, Murphy)..”
Docket #1283
Substitute new language: Order for a hearing to bring a Historically Black College or University Satellite Campus to Boston
Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Worrell moved to substitute language. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1286
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F re: Assessment of Commercial Properties in the City of Boston
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #1288
Resolution to support the right of parents to bring their infants to work
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9, nays 4 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 9, nays 4 (Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Pepén)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1289
Resolution recognizing The First Edition of The District 7 Workbook
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia, Santana, Louijeune), nays 2 (FitzGerald, Flynn), present 1 (Weber), not present 6.
Yes: Anderson, Louijeune, Mejia, SantanaNo: FitzGerald, FlynnAbstained: WeberThe minutes say 6 councilors were not present for this vote without naming them; they are the 6 councilors on the attendance line who are not named in the vote (Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon and Erin Murphy). The minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (4-2); some motions need more than a simple majority.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Fernandes Anderson, Mejia, Santana, Louijeune), nays 2 (FitzGerald, Flynn), present 1 (Weber), not present 6..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1290
Resolution urging a State and City partnership to build housing for young adults, including those aging out of DCF on community college campuses in Boston
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1291
Resolution calling for a comprehensive transportation study to evaluate Boston's multimodal system, including parking, access, equity, and infrastructure outcomes
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1292
Resolution calling for urgent structural reforms to strengthen Boston's housing pipeline, anti-displacement strategies, and affordability framework
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1293
Resolution designating the Downtown RFI Area as a Boston Cultural District led by Indigenous and Black communities as a step towards reparations
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 7, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 1 (Durkan), not present 2 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Anderson, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellNo: FitzGerald, Flynn, MurphyAbstained: DurkanThe minutes list Liz Breadon and Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 7, nays 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), present 1 (Durkan), not present 2 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1294
Resolution calling for a Black Economic Development Plan and Equity-backed Budget Framework to close Boston's racial wealth gap
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 1 (Flynn), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Weber).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WorrellNo: FlynnThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Benjamin Weber as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 10, nays 1 (Flynn), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Weber)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Reconsider the vote: Resolution calling for a Black Economic Development Plan and Equity-backed Budget Framework to close Boston's racial wealth gap
Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider the vote.
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From the minutes
“Later in session, Councilor Flynn moved to reconsider the vote. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Resolution calling for a Black Economic Development Plan and Equity-backed Budget Framework to close Boston's racial wealth gap
The resolution was adopted, yeas 11, not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Weber).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Benjamin Weber as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The resolution was adopted, yeas 11, not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Weber)..”
Docket #1295
Resolution to support public understanding of the role and responsibilities of Boston City Councilors
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1298
Resolution to recognize and to celebrate the independence of Cabo Verde and to declare July as Cabo Verdean Heritage Month
On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Fernandes Anderson and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1299
Resolution recognizing June as Homeownership Month in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan).
Yes: Anderson, Breadon, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Sharon Durkan as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12, not present 1 (Durkan)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #1300
Resolution in honor and gratitude to the District 7 constituents for their courage, diversity, and collective commitment to justice and civic engagement
On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Anderson)
Docket #1338
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Carla Indus Johnson and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 21, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1339
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Carla Indus Johnson and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective June 28, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1340
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Dorah Pierre Louis in City Council, effective June 28, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1341
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Bolivar Hiciano in City Council, effective June 28, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1342
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sydney Weekes in City Council, effective June 28, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1343
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Charles Levin, Melissa Lo, Sydney Scanlan and Vanessa Woo in City Council, effective June 28, 2025
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #1344
An ordinance amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, 2-8.3
The rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed.
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“The rules were suspended; the ordinance was passed..”
Docket #0828
Final passage (second reading): Approving an appropriation order in the amount of $266,100,000.00 for various capital improvement purposes for city departments including the Boston Center for Youth...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon, Mejia
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11, nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0829
Final passage (second reading): Appropriation order in the amount of $196,900,000.00 for various capital improvements purposes for the Boston Public Schools
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon, Mejia
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0830
Final passage (second reading): Authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more leases, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2026 in an amount not to exceed...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia).
Yes: Anderson, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Breadon, Mejia
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the order was read a second time and again passed; yeas 11; nays 2 (Breadon, Mejia)..” (Motion: Worrell)
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..”
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