Legislation
Order for a hearing regarding the feasibility and impact of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax in Boston. On the message and order, referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0115, for a supplemental appropriation for the Mayor’s Office of Housing for FY25 in the amount of Four Hundred Twenty-One Thou… On the message and order, referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0114, to reduce the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Four Hundred Twenty One Thousand Three Hund… Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of J. Andres Bernal as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring July 1, 2027. On motion of Councilor D… Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of Petition #224.07, Boston City Hall, 1 … Resolution in memory of Catherine F. Kyriakides. Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding all newly created job positions. On the message and order referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0190, to implement a nondisclosure agreement prohibition policy for Boston City Council, the committee submitted a report recomm… Order for a hearing on discrimination in lending and appraisals. Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Sandra Kautz as an Associate Commissioner of the Parks and Recreation Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 2027. Order for a hearing on the civil rights and liberties of returning citizens and re-entry into their Boston communities. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to … Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0143, Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Senior Homeowner Property Tax Exemption, from the Committee on Government Operations. On motio… Legislative Calendar for January 8, 2025. WITHDRAWN Order for a hearing on a cross-sector collaborative citywide strategy for community safety and violence prevention. Order for a hearing regarding the state of anti-displacement as to Boston’s Acquisition Opportunity Program. Resolution in memory of David G. "Uncle David" Powers. Resolution recognizing 21 students from the ESOL program at Maverick Landing Community Services. Resolution in memory of Alfonso DiPietro. Resolution recognizing Alex Hampton. Order for a hearing on the needs and services for recent migrant populations. On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Coletta Zapata, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an origi… On the message and order, referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0144, Petition for a Special Law Re: Ranked Choice Voting in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending that the pet… Order for a hearing regarding the City of Boston's response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and related resources for survivors. Order for a hearing to explore the effectiveness of high-dosage tutoring and other academic recovery strategies. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board, regarding a special election schedule for a vacant Retirement Board seat. Order for a hearing regarding voter accessibility and election preparedness. Order for a hearing regarding equity in City contracts. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On the ordinance, referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0138, codifying the Office of Returning Citizens, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a n… Communication was received from Kairos Shen, Chief of Planning, regarding a proposed minor modification to the Washington Park Urban Renewal Plan. Order for a hearing to discuss efforts to cancel medical debt. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. Order for a hearing regarding the Homeownership Voucher program. Councilor Santana called Docket #0119, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) in the form of a g… Councilor Santana called Docket #0118, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Six Dollars … Councilor Pepén called Docket #0123, message and order for your approval an Order to declare surplus City-owned computers that are no longer of use to City employees. Once the Department of … Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of 200 rakes donated by Northeastern University’s Department of City and Community Engagement. The p… Councilor Murphy called Docket #0121, message and order authorizing the city of Boston to accept and expend a donation of a Vectra Fitness Cable Multi Station Weight Machine, valued at Twelv… Councilor Coletta Zapata called Docket #0120, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars ($36,63… Councilor Santana called Docket #0117, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($59… On the message and order, referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0116, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine Dol… Councilor Worrell called Docket #0113, message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the FY25 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Six Hundre…Watch Boston legislation
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