Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/3/2026 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2026-1083 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) in the form of a grant, Community Safety Initiative, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund the City of Boston's comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing gun, gang, and youth violence in the City.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2026-1084 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($39,000.00) in the form of a grant, Donation of MSP Surplus Vessel - Marine 43, awarded by Massachusetts State Police / Crime Laboratory to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund the transfer of one 1979 Coast Guard UTB Patrol Boat "Marine 43" from the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit to the Boston Police Harbor Patrol Unit.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2026-1085 1 Mayor OrderMessage 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.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1086 1 Mayor OrderMessage transmitting 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, Docket #0873, passed by the City Council on April 29, 2026.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1087 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., returning Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:15 P.M.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1088 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 April 29, 2026.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1089 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 May 13, 2026.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1090 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Application of West End Library Preservation Associates Limited Partnership for authorization and approval of a project pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 121A and the Acts of 1960, Chapter 652, each as amended, for the West End Library Redevelopment Project in the West End neighborhood of Boston.”Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1091 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mildred Hailey Phase One Chapter 121A Project, first amendment to report and decision.”Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1092 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mildred Hailey Phase One Chapter 121A Project Phase 4A and Phase 4B second amendment to report and decision.”Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1093 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mildred Hailey Phase One Chapter 121A Project, completion of design review procedures for Phase 4A and Phase 4B, second amendment to report and decision.”Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1094 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Franklin Hill Phase 2A and 2B Chapter 121A Project, amendment to report and decision and regulatory agreement.”Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1095 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mattapan Heights III Chapter 121A Project, second amendment to report and decision.”Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1096 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #294.24 - The Swallow Mansion, 33 Cordis Street, Charlestown, MA (in effect after July 1, 2026 if not acted upon).The rules were suspended; the petition was passed.  Action details Video Video
2026-1097 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn transmitting the Wolf & Company Audit.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-1098 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a double amputee, disabled veteran, sleeping outside due to an elevator failure at BHA Ruth Barkley Apartments.Placed on file.  Action details Video Video
2026-0969 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on May 13, 2026, Docket #0969, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Million Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Four Dollars ($12,573,604.00) in the form of a grant, 2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Preparedness. The grant would fund support to the safety and security needs of our Massachusetts state and local entities directly involved with providing services for the Boston 2026 World Cup event, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2026-1030 3 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1030, authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Forty-Seven Million One Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars ($47,120,292.00) for purposes of funding the Snow & Winter Management appropriation to meet operating expenses of the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Not available
2026-1031 2 Committee ReportsOn the message and order, referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1031, authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Twenty-Two Million Eight Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($22,845,672.00) for purposes of funding Boston Public Schools to meet operating expenses of the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. This appropriation request was approved by the Boston School Committee on May 6, 2026, and is intended to cover projected deficits in health insurance ($18,087,750.00) and utility spending ($4,757,922.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2026-0735 2 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0735, approving an appropriation of Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00) to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund authorized under Chapter 32B, §20, as added by Chapter 479 of the Acts of 2008. The latest available OPEB actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2023 estimated the City’s unfunded liability at $2.68 Billion Dollars, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Not available
2026-0736 2 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0736, approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) from the City’s Capital Grant Fund to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation network services in the City. Such funds will be transferred and credited to the Capital Grant Fund from revenue received from the Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Not available
2026-0737 2 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0737, approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Not available
2026-0738 2 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0738, approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for city departments including the Boston Center for Youth and Families, Boston Housing Authority, Boston Planning and Development Agency, Boston Public Library, Innovation and Technology, Environment, Fire, Mayor’s Office of Housing, Office of Arts & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read once and passed.The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed.   Action details Not available
2026-0739 2 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0739, approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read once and passed.The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed.   Action details Not available
2026-0740 2 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0740, authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). These funds are to be used by various City departments for the acquisition of equipment in furtherance of their respective governmental functions. The list of equipment includes: computer equipment (hardware and software), motor vehicles and trailers, ambulances, firefighting equipment, office equipment, telecommunications equipment, photocopying equipment, medical equipment, school and educational equipment, school buses, parking meters, street lighting installation, traffic signal equipment and equipment functionally related to, and components of, the foregoing, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read once and passed.The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed.   Action details Not available
2026-0734 2 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0734, for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass.The report was accepted; the order was passed.  Action details Not available
2026-0733 2 Mayor OrderOn the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0733, for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass.Remains in  Action details Not available
2026-1099 1 Council OrdinanceOrdinance to require quarterly revenue reports to be provided to the City Council.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1100 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution to receive quarterly revenue reports from the Finance Cabinet.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2026-1101 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss Boston's Main Streets Programs and the recently released Wolf & Company audit.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1102 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing regarding the City Council's authority to adopt, amend, or reject the annual budget under the Boston City Charter.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1103 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to examine eliminating minimum lot size requirements in District 4.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1104 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to examine the elimination of the Boston Human Rights Commission in the FY27 operating budget.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1105 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to explore the creation and maintenance of public bathroom facilities in the City of Boston.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1106 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the 2025 Boston Firearm Trafficking Report.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1107 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the findings of the 2025 Annual Report by the Boston Disability Commission.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1108 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the number of parking meters and annual revenue generated in the City of Boston.The rules were suspended; the order was passed.  Action details Video Video
2026-1109 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Month.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2026-1110 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution affirming the City of Boston's commitment to green infrastructure.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2026-1111 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Boston.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2026-1112 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Boston.The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.  Action details Video Video
2026-1113 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution calling for a federal investigation into Boston Housing Authority (BHA) elevator failures.Referred to  Action details Video Video
2026-1114 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Mohamed Diallo in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2026-1115 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee George Yousif Abdallah in City Council, effective June 20, 2026.Passed under suspension of the rules.  Action details Video Video
2026-0756 2 Mayor OrderCouncilor Weber called Docket #0756, message and order approving an order appropriating One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000.00) from the income of the George Francis Parkman Fund. The funds are to be expended under the direction of the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the maintenance and improvement of Boston Common and Parks in existence as of January 12, 1887, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body.Passed  Action details Not available
2026-0757 2 Mayor OrderCouncilor Weber called Docket #0757, message and order approving an appropriation of Three Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,600,000.00) from the 21st Century Fund, also known as the Public, Educational, or Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Related Fund. Pursuant to Section 53F 3/4 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, the funds may be used to support PEG access services, to monitor compliance with the cable franchise agreement, and for preparation of renewal of the franchise license, from the Committee on Ways and Means. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body.Passed  Action details Not available
2026-0307 2 Council Legislative ResolutionCouncilor Flynn called Docket #0307, resolution in support of a Boston Housing Authority (BHA) Elevator Safety Commission, from the Committee on Housing and Community Development.Remains in  Action details Not available
2026-1116 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr., Boston Fire Department, Local 718.   Action details Not available
2026-1117 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating Young Man With a Plan.   Action details Not available
2026-1118 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 12 graduates and volunteers of Roslindale ESOL courses.   Action details Not available
2026-1119 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Rita Joan Garufi.   Action details Not available
2026-1120 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Aileen Montour.   Action details Not available
2026-1121 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Cafe Polonia.   Action details Not available
2026-1122 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dorchester Day Honors.   Action details Not available
2026-1123 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dorchester Day Awards.   Action details Not available
2026-1124 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 2026 District 3 Legacy Businesses.   Action details Not available
2026-1125 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Joseph W. Donovan.   Action details Not available
2026-1126 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Colectivo Brothers & Sisters.   Action details Not available
2026-1127 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Pvt. William P. Nearen.   Action details Not available
2026-1128 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Manlio Mendez.   Action details Not available
2026-1129 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing B/SPOKE Fitness Studio.   Action details Not available
2026-1130 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Michael Schmidt and Tara Lyons.   Action details Not available
2026-1131 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dayanara Hernandez Cabrera and 21 other East Boston High School - Fisher College dual enrollment graduates.   Action details Not available
2026-1132 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Democracy Brewing.   Action details Not available
2026-1133 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Elaine Anoli.   Action details Not available
2026-1134 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Skippy Imbergamo.   Action details Not available
2026-1135 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Nick Moulaison, Ann Guange, and Gina Guange.   Action details Not available
2026-1136 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Joanna Cataldo.   Action details Not available
2026-1137 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Father Angel Pedro Alvarez.   Action details Not available
2026-1138 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Jane O’Reilly.   Action details Not available
2026-1139 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Teresa Basile.   Action details Not available
2026-1140 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Grace Gans-Linnane.   Action details Not available
2026-1141 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing John Coleman.   Action details Not available
2026-1142 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Carole Coleman.   Action details Not available
2026-1143 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mario Umana Academy.   Action details Not available
2026-1144 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sacred Heart Parish.   Action details Not available
2026-1145 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Captain Dean Bickerton.   Action details Not available
2026-1146 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sarah Frederick.   Action details Not available
2026-1147 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Latino Law Enforcement Group of Boston.   Action details Not available
2026-1148 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing John Messia Jr.   Action details Not available
2026-1149 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Bobby Juliano.   Action details Not available
2026-1150 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Maria E. Juliano.   Action details Not available
2026-1151 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Alexander Nguyen.   Action details Not available
2026-1152 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Boston Center for Independent Living.   Action details Not available
2026-1153 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Barry J. Callow.   Action details Not available
2026-1154 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center.   Action details Not available
2026-1155 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Michael J. Perkins Elementary School.   Action details Not available
2026-1156 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the James F. Condon School.   Action details Not available
2026-1157 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution declaring May 21, 2026 as "Fenway Community Center Day."   Action details Not available
2026-1158 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing John Tobin.   Action details Not available
2026-1159 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Roberta Smalls.   Action details Not available
2026-1160 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mothers Against Drugs, Inc.   Action details Not available
2026-1161 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Officer Joaquim P. Antunes III.   Action details Not available
2026-1162 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Roscoe Hamer.   Action details Not available
2026-1163 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Rev. Oscar J. Pratt, Jr.   Action details Not available
2026-1164 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Nuevo Dia Adult Day Health Center's West Roxbury location.   Action details Not available
2026-1165 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in recognition of Ariella Hellman.   Action details Not available
2026-1166 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in recognition of @ Union and two other winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Award.   Action details Not available
2026-1167 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Islamic Society of Boston.   Action details Not available
2026-1168 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Petit Robert Bistro.   Action details Not available
2026-1169 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dr. Angela Paige Cook.   Action details Not available
2026-1170 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Reverend Joe Cook.   Action details Not available
2026-1171 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Fred Woodard.   Action details Not available
2026-1172 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Tariq Meyers.   Action details Not available
2026-1173 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Reverend Franklin Murray Sr.   Action details Not available
2026-1174 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Roscoe Baker.   Action details Not available
2026-1175 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Andrea Puckerine-Braxton.   Action details Not available
2026-1176 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Eileen Kenner.   Action details Not available
2026-1177 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Nerva Desir.   Action details Not available
2026-1178 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Giovanni "Gio" Bala.   Action details Not available
2026-1179 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Hazel T. Williams.   Action details Not available
2026-1180 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution declaring May 26, 2026 "Frantzdy Pierrot Day."   Action details Not available