Boston City Council
February 5, 2025 — council, 4h 18m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Council vote
Official motion wording
allegiance.
How they voted
The ayes have at the minutes of the January 29th meeting are approved. Verified · official minutes
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Amount of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Creative Aging… — passed
Official motion wording
amount of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Creative Aging Program, awarded by Goddard House Assisted Living to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund bringing arts programming to older adults in Boston. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
This docket is passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0402 · background & details
Motion by Erin Murphy
[docket repaired from transcript: 258 -> 0402] Mover: Murphy (per official minutes).
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(EOEEA), for parks receiving aforesaid grant assistance. This confirmation is required to receive a grant… — passed
Official motion wording
(EOEEA), for parks receiving aforesaid grant assistance. This confirmation is required to receive a grant awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Ringer Playground located in the neighborhood of Allston-Brighton. The rules were suspended;
How they voted
This docket is passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0408 · background & details
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Economic Development, to be administered by Property Management. The grant will fund repairs and capital… — passed
Official motion wording
Economic Development, to be administered by Property Management. The grant will fund repairs and capital improvements to maintain current functionality and programming at the Nazzaro Community Center, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The committee report has been accepted and docket number 0109 has passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0109 · background & details
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The Age Strong Universal Fund, awarded by the Donor Group to be administered by the Age Strong Commission.… — passed
Official motion wording
the Age Strong Universal Fund, awarded by the Donor Group to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund senior center programs and services for older adults in Boston, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.
How they voted
The Committee Report has been accepted and docket number 0111 has passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0111 · background & details
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Councillor Flynn's motion to amend
How they voted — Councillor Flynn's motion to amend
Outcome not yet confirmed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 1:19:15.
Agenda item 0190 · background & details
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How they voted — 0190 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 recommending the order ought to pass in a new draft.
11 votes in the affirmative Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0190 · background & details
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Adoption of a resolution
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 0426 · background & details
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The grant will fund the permit submittals for the project in FY26, with a goal of completing the MEPA… — passed
Official motion wording
The grant will fund the permit submittals for the project in FY26, with a goal of completing the MEPA permitting process and submitting permits to other applicable Local, State and Federal permitting agencies. No objection heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Weber,
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0103 · background & details
Motion by Benjamin Weber
[docket repaired from transcript: 67 -> 0103] Mover: Weber (per official minutes).
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Purchase of equipment and supplies, and to fund training initiatives for the Boston Fire Training Academy… — passed
Official motion wording
purchase of equipment and supplies, and to fund training initiatives for the Boston Fire Training Academy to ensure the department remains current in the firefighting services. No objection heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana,
How they voted
The ayes have it, this docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0239 · background & details
Motion by Henry Santana
Mover: Santana (per official minutes).
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Pass docket number 0118
Official motion wording
pass docket number 0118
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
Member-by-member votes are published once this record is checked against the council’s official minutes. Hear it in the transcript at 3:53:56.
Agenda item 0293 · background & details
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Two full-time Domestic Violence advocates who will work with social services agency partners at the Boston… — passed
Official motion wording
two full-time Domestic Violence advocates who will work with social services agency partners at the Boston Public Health Commission Family Justice Center. No objection heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana,
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket is passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0119 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
($60,233.00). The truck will be used as a Radiological Security Awareness and Response (RSAR) support truck… — passed
Official motion wording
($60,233.00). The truck will be used as a Radiological Security Awareness and Response (RSAR) support truck and will allow the Boston Police Department to continue the sustainment of RSAR training programs. No objection heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana,
How they voted
The ayes have it. This docket is passed. Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0240 · background & details
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And Culture. The grant will fund innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that… — passed
Official motion wording
and Culture. The grant will fund innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that enhances the quality of life in the City of Boston. No objection heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Fernandes Anderson,
How they voted
the ayes have it this docket has passed these these personnel orders have passed Verified · official minutes
Agenda item 0104 · background & details
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Transcript
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