City Council

Name: Boston City Council meeting
Start: 2026-02-25T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Council Chambers

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12 p.m. (Boston time), Council Chambers

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On the agenda

Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($189,000.00) in the form of a grant, The Solar Recommissioning Project Grant, awarded by MA Department of Energy Resources to be administered by the Environment. The grant would fund the replacement of existing inverters with newer models, the incorporation of rapid shutdown modules to meet safety regulations, the replacement of the monitoring system, and proper redressing of wiring. (2026-0377): The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding cost of out-of-district vocational placements for Boston resident students, Docket #0297, passed by the City Council on February 4, 2026. (2026-0379): Placed on file.
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding traveling Boston Public School employees and parking access needs, Docket #0298, passed by the City Council on February 4, 2026. (2026-0380): Placed on file.
Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 A.M., returning Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. (2026-0381): Placed on file.
Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., returning Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. (2026-0382): Placed on file.
Communication was received from the Office of Black Male Advancement of the report entitled "Black Male Advancement Impact Report 2025". (2026-0386): Placed on file.
Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Proposed Minor Modification to the Washington Park Urban Renewal Plan, Project No. Mass. R-24, with respect to Parcel L-19.” (2026-0384): Placed on file.
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 February 11, 2026. (2026-0383): Placed on file.
Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding temporary rollback of Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) percentage for five years. (2026-0385): Placed on file.
Order for a hearing on BPS staffing program impacts. (2026-0200): Remains in
Order for a hearing regarding Boston Public Schools student-athlete transfer and eligibility policies. (2026-0166): Remains in
Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Fire Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Firefighters for Richard Scimeca. (2026-0390): The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
Resolution recognizing Women's History Month and reaffirming Boston's commitment to women's rights. (2026-0418): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution declaring February 17, 2026 as Jesse Jackson Day in the City of Boston. (2026-0419): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing the 27th of February as Dominican Independence Day. (2026-0420): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing March 2nd as Read Across America Day. (2026-0421): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the City of Boston. (2026-0422): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing March as National Social Work Month. (2026-0423): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution urging continued funding of the MBTA's Fare-Free Bus Program. (2026-0425): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in recognition of the Independence of Ghana on March 6, 1957. (2026-0426): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of H.D. 5608, "An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment," (The PROTECT Act). (2026-0427): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of an initiative to create a U.S. commemorative stamp series in honor of African American Veterans. (2026-0428): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission to study and address Downtown office vacancies and city revenue. (2026-0430): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding increased White Stadium costs and their effect on other Boston Public Schools capital projects. (2026-0433): The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding Memoranda of Understanding, cooperation agreements or collaborative partnerships between the City of Boston and external entities. (2026-0434): The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding detainer requests from January 1, 2024 to the present. (2026-0435): Failed
Councilor Breadon offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Veniece Miller in City Council, effective February 28, 2026. (2026-0436): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee John D. Moore in City Council, effective February 21, 2026. (2026-0437): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Millie Rivera and Skarlett Abreu Martinez in City Council, effective February 21, 2026. (2026-0438): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offers the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Millie Rivera and Skarlett Abreu Martinez in City Council, effective February 28, 2026. (2026-0439): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Legislative Calendar for February 25, 2026. (GS-2/25/26)
Resolution recognizing Boston Hip-Hop Legends. (2026-0440)
Resolution recognizing Norman Brown. (2026-0441)
Resolution recognizing February 12, 2026 as "North End Curling Club Day" in the City of Boston. (2026-0442)
Resolution congratulating the Boston Lunar New Year Festival Gala. (2026-0444)
Resolution recognizing Joseph Charles. (2026-0445)
Resolution recognizing eight (8) individuals upon receipt of their awards in celebration of Afro-Caribbean Black History. (2026-0446)
Resolution recognizing the Luis D. Brown Peace Institution. (2026-0447)
Resolution recognizing the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative. (2026-0448)
Resolution recognizing Ethan Torres. (2026-0449)
Resolution recognizing Belencita Rosa. (2026-0450)
Resolution recognizing staff of the Benjamin Healthcare Center and 11 individuals. (2026-0451)
Resolution in memory of Scott MacIsaac. (2026-0452)
Resolution celebrating the grand opening of Swingers Back Bay. (2026-0443)
Resolution recognizing The Ice Creamsmith. (2026-0453)
Resolution in support of the seven nights per week "Residential Parking Only" in South Boston. (2026-0431): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Communication from the Law Department regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint filed on February 21, 2026. (2026-0454): Placed on file.
Resolution in memory of Juan Gabriel Lopez. (2026-0455)
Resolution recognizing Lorraine Schettino. (2026-0456)
Resolution in memory of George Jeas. (2026-0457)
Resolution recognizing Segun Idowu. (2026-0458)
Resolution recognizing Annie Corrine Johnson. (2026-0459)
Resolution recognizing The Black Builders of Boston and 16 award-winners celebrating the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. (2026-0460)
Resolution recognizing The Black Men and Boys Commission. (2026-0461)
Resolution in memory of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. (2026-0462)
Councilor Weber called Docket #0128, message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,500,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs for the window and door replacement projects at the following schools: the Edward Everett Elementary School and the Richard J. Murphy K-8 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, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). (2026-0128): The order was read a second time and again passed.
Councilor Weber called Docket #0129, message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs for the roof replacement projects at the following schools: the Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School and Hugh Roe O’Donnell 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, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). (2026-0129): The order was read a second time and again passed.
Councilor Flynn called Docket #0378, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Dollars ($20,930.00) in the form of a grant, the El Centro Fellowship Grant, awarded by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant would fund the fellowship program for El Centro IT training program graduates, from the Committee on City Services. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. (2026-0378): Referred to
Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to the Zoning Board of Appeal. (2026-0389): Referred to
An Ordinance Establishing the Boston Emergency Relief Fund. (2026-0387): Referred to
An Ordinance Modernizing and Increasing Transparency at the Zoning Board of Appeal. (2026-0388): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding Boston LGBTQIA+ youth community spaces and their public health benefits. (2026-0391): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding Boston's LGBTQIA+ mental health data collection processes, existing services, and further community needs. (2026-0392): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding legalizing construction of triple-deckers and other 2- to 4-unit housing in the City of Boston. (2026-0394): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in every neighborhood in the city of Boston. (2026-0395): Referred to
Order for a hearing to facilitate the creation of Single Room Occupancy (SROs) in the City of Boston. (2026-0396): Referred to
Order for a hearing to discuss how Boston Public Schools can expand the use of evidence-based best practices for inclusive learning environments for multilingual and special education learners. (2026-0397): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding the public safety requirements and possible locations for a new emergency operations center in the city of Boston. (2026-0398): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding how the Boston Police Department collects, uses, protects, and shares information that may be requested by external entities. (2026-0399): Referred to
Order for a hearing to ensure access to lifesaving online resources for LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities in response to proposed federal and state digital censorship legislation. (2026-0393): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding all City of Boston grants administered by the Boston Fire Department. (2026-0400): Referred to
Order for a hearing to discuss parking benefit districts. (2026-0401): Referred to
Order for a hearing to examine reallocating funding for the Blue Hill Avenue project toward streetscape improvements and beautification and to provide a status update on project implementation. (2026-0402): Referred to
Order for a hearing to examine the status of the proposed Long Island reconstruction project and the reopening of the Long Island Treatment Center. (2026-0403): Referred to
Order for a hearing to examine weather emergency policies for unhoused individuals in the City of Boston and coordination with housing and homelessness assistance providers and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. (2026-0404): Referred to
Order for a hearing to examine crossing guard staffing shortages in the City of Boston and to explore strategies for improved coordination and volunteer recruitment. (2026-0405): Referred to
Order for a hearing on transparency and accountability of private fundraising in Boston Public Schools. (2026-0406): Referred to
Order for a hearing on civil rights, constitutional, and legal implications of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC), The Associative Violence Information System (AVIS), Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), and participation in Federal Joint Task Forces (JTTF). (2026-0409): Referred to
Order for a hearing to examine and modernize the Boston City Charter in advance of the City's 400th anniversary. (2026-0410): Referred to
Order for a hearing to review prevention and response to bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct in Boston Public Schools. (2026-0407): Referred to
Order for a hearing to identify community priorities, needs, and hopes in Boston Public Schools. (2026-0408): Referred to
Order for a hearing to explore how to amend special law to expand access to the ballot box by removing language barriers and aligning with the language and communications access ordinance. (2026-0411): Referred to
Order for a hearing to bring World Cup activations and economic activity to Boston neighborhoods. (2026-0412): Referred to
Order for a hearing to discuss water and sewer infrastructure in Chinatown and the Leather District. (2026-0413): Referred to
Order for a hearing on the establishment of a Committee on Civility in the City of Boston. (2026-0414): Referred to
Order for a hearing to discuss appropriate uses of Boston 311 and 9-1-1 emergency. (2026-0415): Referred to
Order for a hearing to discuss the Boston 2025 crime statistics. (2026-0416): Referred to
Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools (BPS) health services leadership requirements. (2026-0417): Referred to
Resolution in support of receiving a response to docket #0221: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F: regarding elevator access, life safety, and disability compliance. (2026-0429): Referred to
Resolution in support of a temporary rollback for the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and affordable housing requirement to 13%. (2026-0432): Referred to
Councilor Breadon called Docket #0424, Resolution recognizing Women's History Month and the Boston City Council Women's History Month Celebration, from the Committee on Rules, Ethics, and Administration. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. The report was accepted; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). (2026-0424): Referred to

Roll-call votes

Documents

Summary

The Boston City Council met on February 25, 2026 under Council President Liz Breadon. The meeting featured a presentation recognizing the Boston Black Men and Boys Commission for the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, and the Council passed a solar recommissioning grant (Docket 0377), a firefighter age waiver for Richard Scamacca (Docket 0390), and numerous resolutions including Women's History Month, Rev. Jesse Jackson Day, Dominican Independence Day, Read Across America Day, fare-free bus funding, the Ghana independence recognition, and the PROTECT Act. A major debate occurred over Docket 0402, Councilor Culpepper's Blue Hill Avenue hearing order, when Culpepper appealed the chair's referral to the Planning, Development and Transportation Committee, arguing it belonged in the Civil Rights Committee; the appeal failed 6-7 and the docket stayed in planning. Other items introduced included the Boston Emergency Relief Fund ordinance (Docket 0387) and a two-part Zoning Board of Appeals reform package (Dockets 0388-0389). A section 17F request on immigration detainers (Docket 0435) failed 9-4, and MSBA school repair appropriations (Dockets 0128-0129) passed on second reading.

Transcript

5:11 i'm.

8:07 Just.

8:11 Good afternoon everyone.

8:12 No.

8:13 Good afternoon.

8:15 I called to order today's

8:17 meeting of the boston city

8:17 council.

8:19 You MAY watch the

8:23 council meeting live on

8:24 youtube@boston.Gov backslash

8:26 city council dash tv.

8:29 At this time I ask my

8:30 colleagues and those in

8:31 attendance to please silence

8:33 your cell phones and electronic

8:33 devices.

8:37 Also pursuant to rule 2042, I

8:39 remind all in the chamber that

8:41 no demonstration of approval or

8:42 disapproval from members of the

8:43 public will be permitted.

8:44 Thank you.

8:47 MR. Clerk, will you please call

8:49 the call the roll to ascertain

8:50 the presence of a quorum?

8:52 Councilor breadon.

8:54 Here councilor collette as a

8:55 party councilor.

8:56 Culpeper.

8:57 Councilor durkan.

8:59 Councilor fitzgerald.

9:00 Councilor flynn.

9:00 Yeah.

9:01 Councilor louijeune.

9:02 Yeah.

9:03 Concilor mejia here.

9:04 Councilor murphy.

9:05 Council.

9:06 Pippin.

9:06 Councilor.

9:07 Santana.

9:10 Councilor weber.

9:11 And councilor earl here.

9:12 A quorum is present.

9:13 Thank you, mr clerk.

9:17 Um, for this week I understand

9:18 clergy.

9:19 I understand the concern he is

9:21 speaker had to cancel because

9:23 of the weather so that that uh

9:23 .

9:25 So, mr clerk, if you will

9:27 graciously offer, uh, an

9:29 invocation and following that

9:31 we will say the pledge

9:31 of allegiance.

9:39 Good afternoon everyone.

9:40 Let's pray.

9:43 to worship.

9:43 The ringing of bells calls us

9:45 The pounding of drum calls us

9:48 toward the popping of a quote

9:49 calls us to celebration.

9:51 What is the sound that calls us

9:53 to hear one another?

9:54 Listen.

9:55 Listen carefully.

9:57 It is here in the silence.

9:58 Listen deeply.

10:01 The beating of our own hearts

10:03 calls us to ourselves.

10:05 Call us to be a true selves.

10:07 Call us to be our best selves.

10:09 Call us to be what we might

10:09 become.

10:10 Listen.

10:12 There is another sound.

10:14 The breath of our neighbors

10:16 call us outside ourselves.

10:18 Call us to be companions.

10:20 Call us to be allies.

10:21 Call us to be partners.

10:22 Listen.

10:24 We must heed the call of our

10:26 own hearts where love and

10:28 truth, caring and justice are

10:28 born.

10:29 Listen.

10:32 We must heed the call of others

10:34 to gather together with some

10:37 great purpose with passion and

10:37 fidelity.

10:40 Compassion and equity are

10:40 nourished.

10:42 The hammering silence calls us

10:44 together that we MAY do the

10:46 work we cannot do alone.

10:48 Let us heed the calls that come

10:52 in the silence that we MAY be

10:55 well and do good together for

10:56 all of boston.

10:56 Amen.

11:00 Rich and.

11:01 German language.

11:02 to the sky.

11:06 The united states of america.

11:07 One nation.

11:09 Under GOD, indivisible with

11:11 liberty and justice.

11:11 For all.

11:15 thank you, MR. Clerk.

11:22 We are now on to presentations

11:22 .

11:24 Uh, counselor culpeper.

11:28 Have you do you have a

11:28 presentation to make?

11:29 I do.

11:33 MADAM PRESIDENT, thank you to

11:34 the board.

11:37 Yep.

11:40 culpeper.

11:40 come on up, counselor

11:42 You have um, if you bring your,

11:43 uh, presentation of black men

11:44 and boys commission.

11:46 Um, if you want to come on up

11:47 and make your presentation, I.

12:16 Thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT.

12:18 Good afternoon.

12:21 To all of my council colleagues

12:21 .

12:25 Today I rise to proudly present

12:28 this resolution recognizing the

12:29 boston black men and boys

12:32 commission for its leadership,

12:34 advocacy and ongoing commitment

12:38 to advancing equity,

12:39 opportunity and outcomes for

12:41 black communities across our

12:41 city.

12:43 The work of the commission is

12:44 not just important.

12:47 It's essential at a time when

12:50 far too many black men and boys

12:52 continue to face systemic

12:54 barriers in education,

12:56 employment, public health,

12:57 public safety.

13:00 This body has remained

13:01 steadfast in its mission to

13:03 ensure that the voices are

13:05 heard, the challenges are

13:07 addressed and their potential

13:09 is fully realized through

13:11 thoughtful policy

13:11 recommendations.

13:15 Community engagement and

13:16 cross-sector collaboration.

13:18 The commission has helped shine

13:21 a light on disparities which

13:22 actively working towards

13:24 solutions and that create

13:26 meaningful pathways to success

13:28 for future generations.

13:31 As we honor the 100th

13:32 anniversary of black history

13:34 month, it is especially fitting

13:36 that we take this moment to

13:38 recognize the commission's

13:40 unwavering commitment to

13:42 uplifting black communities and

13:44 inspiring positive, lasting

13:45 change here in boston.

13:47 The work reflects the legacy

13:50 of those who came before us

13:53 leaders who demanded justice,

13:55 expanded opportunity and worked

13:58 tirelessly to ensure that

13:59 progress was not promised to

14:01 some but delivered for all.

14:04 I would like also to take this

14:05 opportunity to recognize some

14:07 of the dedicated members of the

14:09 commission whose leadership

14:11 continues to move this work

14:14 forward, including the chair

14:15 patrick good and you'll hear

14:16 from him in just one second.

14:19 Richard clayton is not here.

14:21 Simon hammond, jackie dean,

14:24 tony brewer, tito jackson,

14:26 former city councilor and all

14:27 of the commission members whose

14:30 service and advocacy make a

14:32 difference in the lives

14:33 of boston's residents each and

14:34 every day.

14:38 because of your efforts, we're

14:39 building a stronger.

14:46 Because of your efforts.

14:49 We are building a stronger,

14:51 more inclusive city one where

14:53 black men and boys are not only

14:56 thrive.

14:56 supported but empowered to

14:58 Just a reminder the black men

15:00 and boys commission is having a

15:03 ball this friday a ball that

15:04 all of you councilors are

15:05 invited to.

15:07 This friday in honor of the

15:09 100th anniversary of black

15:10 history month.

15:12 On behalf of my colleagues on

15:14 the boston city council, we

15:16 extend our sincere

15:18 congratulations and our best

15:20 wishes for your continued

15:20 success.

15:22 I'd like to read this

15:24 resolution now and then

15:26 CHAIRMAN Majorie majorie good

15:28 will come up and bring remarks.

15:33 City of boston and city

15:34 council official resolution

15:36 presented by councilor minyard

15:38 culpeper bid resolved that the

15:41 boston city council extends its

15:42 congratulations to the black

15:44 men and boys commissions in

15:46 recognition of the commission's

15:48 leadership, advocacy and

15:50 ongoing commitment to advancing

15:53 equity, opportunity and

15:54 outcomes of black communities.

15:57 In honor of the 100th

15:57 anniversary of the black

15:59 history of black history month,

16:01 we recognize this commission

16:03 for its unwavering commitment

16:06 to uplifting black communities

16:08 and inspiring positive change.

16:10 And be it further resolved that

16:12 the boston city council extends

16:14 its best wishes for the

16:16 commission's continued success

16:18 ,that this resolution be duly

16:20 signed and has been duly signed

16:23 by the PRESIDENT Of the city

16:24 council and attested to a copy

16:27 there transmitted by the clerk

16:30 of the city of boston CHAIRMAN

16:30 Majorie.

16:33 The mic is yours.

16:37 Let me first by thanking you

16:39 council culpeper this is an

16:41 honor and a joy to do this work

16:42 on behalf of the city.

16:45 Um I want to thank the mayor

16:47 the office of black male

16:47 advancement.

16:50 Um, I just want to acknowledge

16:51 frank farrell, the executive

16:53 director who's been here since

16:53 the inception.

16:55 Um, I had the pleasure

16:56 of working with folks in this

16:56 room.

16:58 Um, I want to thank all you

16:58 councilors.

16:59 You've all been supportive

17:00 of our mission.

17:02 Um, from day one and really

17:04 look forward to the ball on

17:04 friday.

17:06 Folks can attend and just want

17:08 to say thank you on behalf

17:09 of all the commissioners and

17:10 most importantly the community.

17:12 The community has embraced us.

17:14 The community has supported us.

17:16 The community has challenged us

17:16 .

17:19 Um and so it is a a love

17:19 relationship.

17:22 Um and we are here to support

17:24 on behalf of the community and

17:25 appreciate all the support that

17:27 you've given us and if we can

17:28 do anything to support you

17:29 please let us know.

17:32 Um, and happy black history

17:32 month.

17:33 Thank you.

17:41 Mr smith.

17:44 With my colleagues like to come

17:45 up for a photograph here.

17:46 down here.

17:47 Oh, you can.

17:48 Stay up here.

17:49 If we ask.

17:51 You I think you.

17:55 As the PRESIDENT Of the school.

18:00 Crisis and just thankful.

18:03 thank you, thank you.

18:05 Thank you.

18:06 Okay.

18:12 It's.

18:16 Everybody see?

18:19 Jeez.

18:22 Oh, my.

18:24 Thank you everyone.

18:25 thank.

18:31 you.

18:32 Take this.

18:51 Do we get everybody?

19:00 Mr chair, could you please

19:02 amend the attendance to reflect

19:04 that councilor collette is a

19:04 part of this present?

19:10 Now on to the first order

19:11 of business which is the

19:12 approval of the minutes from

19:14 the meeting of FEBRUARY 11th,

19:15 2026.

19:16 All in favor say aye.

19:18 All opposed say nay.

19:20 The ayes have it.

19:22 The minutes of the FEBRUARY

19:24 11th meeting are approved.

19:28 Uh, I want a communications

19:29 from her honor the mayor.

19:31 MR. Clerk, could you please

19:32 read docket 0377.

19:36 Number 0377 messaging on

19:37 authorizing the city of boston

19:40 to accept and expend the amount

19:41 of $189,000 in the form of a

19:44 grant the solar recommissioning

19:46 project grant awarded by the

19:47 mass department of energy

19:49 resources to be administered by

19:50 the environment department.

19:52 The grant would fund the

19:55 replacement of existing

19:57 inverters with new newer

19:57 models.

19:59 The incorporation of rapid shut

20:02 down modules to meet safety

20:02 regulations.

20:04 The replacement of the

20:08 redressing of wyoming.

20:08 monitoring system and proper

20:13 Thank you, MR. Clerk.

20:18 referred to the committee.

20:18 Docket 0377 will, uh, be

20:21 Oh.

20:23 and councilor ralph, you

20:24 have the floor.

20:25 Uh.

20:26 thank you, MADAM PRESIDENT.

20:29 Um, this is a small dollar

20:30 amount grant from the

20:31 department of energy resources

20:34 that will allow the city to

20:35 recommissioned existing solar

20:37 arrays on three city owned

20:39 buildings the archives building

20:41 which receive 126,000.

20:43 Uh, which I'm sure, uh, the

20:44 city clerk would be happy

20:44 about.

20:44 Yes.

20:47 Uh, boston lighting academy

20:49 which receive 56,000 of the

20:50 grant and dearborn stem academy

20:53 ,uh, which will receive

20:53 $7,000.

20:55 These funds will replace aging

20:57 um inverters, upgrade safety

20:59 equipment with rapid shut down

21:00 modules, improve wiring and

21:02 install a modern web based

21:04 monitor system so we can ensure

21:06 these systems are operating

21:07 efficiently, efficiently and

21:07 reliably.

21:10 This work strengthens boston's

21:12 climate action plan, improves

21:13 our green energy

21:15 infrastructure, supports our 20

21:17 2050 carbon neutral goals and

21:19 even provides educational value

21:20 for our students learning about

21:22 renewable energy technologies.

21:24 The vendor is expected to be

21:26 selected by APRIL and the work

21:27 to begin this summer.

21:29 As chair of the committee on

21:30 environmental, environmental

21:32 justice, resiliency and parks,

21:34 I would like to request

21:36 docket.

21:36 thank you.

21:36 suspension and passage of this

21:39 uh, councilor.

21:40 Well, the chair of the

21:42 committee on environmental

21:43 justice resiliency and parks

21:45 suspension of the rules and

21:47 passage of dockets 0377.

21:49 All those in favor say aye.

21:51 All those against say nay.

21:52 Vote.

21:54 MR. Clerk, could you please,

21:55 uh, take a roll call?

21:58 Vote on docket 0377.

21:59 Councilor breadon.

22:00 Yes.

22:01 councilor breadon.

22:01 Yes.

22:03 Councilor collette is opposed.

22:03 Yes.

22:04 Councilor as a party.

22:05 Yes.

22:05 Councilor culpepper.

22:06 Yes.

22:06 Councilor.

22:07 Culpepper.

22:07 Yes.

22:08 Councilor durkan.

22:10 Yes.

22:10 Councilor.

22:11 Fitzgerald.

22:11 Yes.

22:12 Councilor fitzgerald.

22:12 Yes.

22:13 Councilor.

22:13 Flynn.

22:13 Yes.

22:14 Councilor flynn.

22:14 Yes.

22:15 council louijeune.

22:16 Yes.

22:16 Councilor louijeune.

22:17 Yes.

22:17 Councilor.

22:18 Councilor.

22:18 Mejia.

22:19 Yes.

22:19 Mejia.

22:19 Councilor.

22:20 Murphy.

22:20 Councilor.

22:21 Murphy.

22:21 Yes.

22:22 Councilor.

22:22 Pepen.

22:23 Councilor.

22:23 Pan.

22:24 Councilor.

22:24 Yes.

22:24 Santana.

22:25 Yes.

22:26 Councilor santana.

22:26 Yes.

22:27 Councilor.

22:28 Weber.

22:29 Councilor weber.

22:29 Yes.

22:30 And councilor worrell.

22:30 Yes.

22:31 Councilor earle.

22:32 Yes.

22:34 Talking number 0377 has

22:36 received a unanimous vote in

22:36 the affirmative.

22:38 Thank you, MR. Clerk.

22:40 Docket 0377 has passed.

22:42 MR. Clerk, could you please

22:44 read docket 0378.

22:47 Talking number 0378 messaging

22:49 on authorizing the city

22:50 of boston to accept and expend

22:54 the amount of $20,930 in form

22:56 of a grant the central

22:58 fellowship grant awarded by

23:00 catholic charities archdiocese

23:02 of boston to be administered by

23:03 the department of innovation

23:04 and technology.

23:05 The grant would fund the

23:07 fellowship program for el

23:09 centro it training program

23:10 graduates.

23:11 Thank you, MR. Clerk.

23:15 Docket 0378 will be referred to

23:16 the committee on city services

23:16 .

23:19 MR. Clerk, could you please

23:23 read docket 037 9 to 0 380?

23:29 Docket number 0379 message

23:30 transit minister and

23:33 information under section 17

23:35 of regarding costs of out

23:36 of district vocational

23:38 placements for boston resident

23:39 students.

23:42 Docket number 0297 passed by

23:43 the city council on FEBRUARY

23:48 4th, 2026 and docket number

23:49 0380 message transmitting

23:50 certain information under

23:53 section 17 of regarding

23:54 traveling boston school.

23:56 Boston public school employees

23:58 and parking access needs ducky

24:02 number 0298 passed by the city

24:04 council on FEBRUARY 4th, 2026.

24:05 Thank you.

24:10 docket 0379 and 20380 will

24:11 be placed on file.

24:15 We're now on to reports

24:16 of public officers and others.

24:17 MR. Clerk, could you please

24:22 read docket 038120386.

24:24 Talking numbers 0381.

24:25 Notice we received from the

24:27 mayor of her absence from the

24:30 city from thursday, FEBRUARY

24:32 12th, 2026 at 7 A.M. Returning

24:36 12 P.M..

24:36 sunday, FEBRUARY 15th, 2026 at

24:38 Talking numbers 0382 nos.

24:40 Received from the mayor

24:41 of absence from the city from

24:44 monday, FEBRUARY 16th, 2026 at

24:46 9 A.M. Returning thursday,

24:49 FEBRUARY 19th, 2026 at 6:30

24:52 P.M. Docket number 0383 notice

24:54 we received from the clerk in

24:55 accordance with chapter six

24:59 of the ordinances of 1979

25:00 regarding action taken by the

25:01 mayor, by the mayor on papers

25:04 acted upon by the city

25:06 council at its meeting

25:07 of FEBRUARY 11th 2026 trucking

25:10 number 0384 communication

25:11 received from the city clerk

25:13 of the filing by the boston

25:15 planning and development agency

25:16 regarding proposed minor

25:18 modification to the washington