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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/29/2026 12:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2026-0850 1 Mayor OrderMessage transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding Boston Public Schools' school bus auto liability insurance coverage, including the non-renewal of the prior policy, the procurement of a new insurance provider, and all related safety, claims, and cost data, Docket #0779, passed by the City Council on April 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0851 1 Mayor OrderMessage transmitting certain information under Section 17F relative to the City of Boston's insurance and liability coverage, Docket #0817, passed by the City Council on April 15, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0852 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Rodney Marshall as Fire Commissioner and Chief of the Boston Fire Department effective May 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0853 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Mac Hudson as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately.   Not available Not available
2026-0854 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Darien Johnson as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately.   Not available Not available
2026-0855 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from Nicholas Ariniello, Assessing Commissioner, of the appointment of Caroline Noone as an Assistant Assessor, effective April 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0856 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board seeking an individual to fill the vacant Fifth Member board position. Due to the vacancy, this term shall expire on January 15, 2027.   Not available Not available
2026-0857 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: the FY27 Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment ("COLA") Base Vote.   Not available Not available
2026-0858 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of January 28, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0859 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0860 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of February 25, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0861 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of March 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0862 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn requesting a response on Docket #0221 relating to BHA Ruth Barkley elevators.   Not available Not available
2026-0863 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a public records request relating to drink spiking in Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0260 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on February 4, 2026, Docket #0260, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Samira Ahmadi as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Review Board, for a term expiring May 23, 2026, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed.   Not available Not available
2026-0569 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Community Preservation Act, to which was referred on March 18, 2026, Docket #0569, message and order approving an appropriation of Thirty-Two Million, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($32,600,000.00) from Fiscal Year 2026 community preservation fund revenues for community preservation projects at the recommendation of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”). The upcoming projects will aim to improve the quality of life across Boston neighborhoods. Plans include renovating playgrounds and enhancing or creating recreational spaces such as parks, community gardens, and urban farms. In addition, these projects will plant trees to grow the city’s tree canopy, preserve historic buildings and artifacts, support a program for affordable first-time home buyers and construct new affordable housing units for residents. Together, these efforts are expected to deliver a meaningful and lasting positive impact on Boston’s neighborhoods and communities, submits a report that the order ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2026-0758 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Community Preservation Act, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0758, message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Ninety Dollars ($1,763,090.00) for the administrative and operating expenses of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) for Fiscal Year 2027, and a further appropriation order in the amount of Thirty-Nine Million Five Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars ($39,587,798.00) from the Community Preservation Fund’s (“the Fund”) estimated annual revenues for Fiscal Year 2027, to be appropriated and reserved for future appropriation, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2026-0760 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0760, message and order for your approval an appropriation order in the amount of Eight Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($860,000) for the Cemetery Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Trust Office of the Treasury Department to be funded from the Cemetery Trust Fund established under Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2026-0761 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0761, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) in the form of a grant, Red Sox Arts and Parks Program Grant, awarded by the Boston Red Sox to be administered by the Mayor's Office, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2026-0771 3 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0771, communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #147.89 - The Copley Plaza Hotel, Back Bay (in effect after April 30, 2026 if not acted upon), submits a report recommending that this designation ought to be passed.   Not available Not available
2026-0864 1 Council OrdinanceAn Ordinance Increasing Tenant Protection During Rental Inspection Code Violations.   Not available Not available
2026-0865 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to explore the use of parking structures.   Not available Not available
2026-0866 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the City of Boston Planning Department's performance and 2026 Annual Report.   Not available Not available
2026-0867 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss a moratorium for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0868 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to explore establishing a university small business technical assistance partnership in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0869 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of establishing a university small business technical assistance partnership in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0870 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to examine the circumstances surrounding in-custody deaths at the Suffolk County House of Correction and systemic factors contributing to mortality in custody.   Not available Not available
2026-0871 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution calling for an independent investigation into the in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction.   Not available Not available
2026-0872 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution calling for the temporary suspension of correctional staff involved in the December, 2025 in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction.   Not available Not available
2026-0873 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding all grant programs, contacts, and funding provided to nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations and external partners in Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027, including all reductions, eliminations, and changes in funding.   Not available Not available
2026-0874 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the City of Boston's efforts to address drink spiking and drug-facilitated sexual assault in nightlife establishments, including safety training programs, prevention initiatives, communications with licensed venues, and records maintained by the City related to these efforts.   Not available Not available
2026-0875 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution demanding that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not conduct civil immigration enforcement activities at or surrounding Fenway Park.   Not available Not available
2026-0876 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution affirming the City of Boston's opposition to the use of Charlestown for Everett Stadium event parking.   Not available Not available
2026-0877 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of safeguarding state and federal funding allocated for transportation and streets projects.   Not available Not available
2026-0878 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of United States Postal Service reestablishing a post office location in Allston.   Not available Not available
2026-0879 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of the elimination for summer block party grants.   Not available Not available
2026-0880 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution declaring "Polish Constitution Day" in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0881 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week.   Not available Not available
2026-0882 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing May 1st, 2026 as Dr. Jean McGuire Day in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0883 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.   Not available Not available
2026-0884 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing National Nurses Month and National Nurses Week.   Not available Not available
2026-0885 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital.   Not available Not available
2026-0886 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month.   Not available Not available
2026-0887 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Vu Tran in City Council, effective May 9, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0888 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Moira Carragee in City Council, effective May 2, 2026.   Not available Not available
GS-4/29/26 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for April 29, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0889 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Jack Fultz.   Not available Not available
2026-0890 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the grand opening of Avra Estiatorio.   Not available Not available
2026-0891 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sherley Smith.   Not available Not available
2026-0892 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit.   Not available Not available
2026-0893 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Eileen Peterson.   Not available Not available
2026-0894 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Elsie Morantus Petion.   Not available Not available
2026-0895 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of John Francis Snedeker.   Not available Not available
2026-0896 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Prince Hall and African Lodge No. 459.   Not available Not available
2026-0897 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Siobhan Salani.   Not available Not available
2026-0898 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson.   Not available Not available
2026-0899 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Candelaria Silva-Collins.   Not available Not available
2026-0900 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Chris Sumner.   Not available Not available
2026-0901 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Marcia Butman.   Not available Not available
2026-0902 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing April 30th 2026, as International Jazz Day.   Not available Not available
2026-0903 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating Larry E. Polston Jr.   Not available Not available