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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/8/2026 12:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2026-1311 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) for the purpose of paying the costs of a feasibility study and schematic design associated with a project for the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, located at 75 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02120. 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.   Not available Not available
2026-1312 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study and schematic design work associated with window, door, and roof projects at the following schools: Boston Adult Academy, Joseph J. Hurley School, Ellis Mendell Elementary School, Joyce Kilmer K-8 School, and Lyon Upper 9-12 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.   Not available Not available
2026-1313 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a gift of a Percheron Gelding Horse, valued at Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($8,500.00) from the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit. This gift is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for use by the Mounted Unit of the Boston Park Rangers.   Not available Not available
2026-1314 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Carless as a Member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2028.   Not available Not available
2026-1315 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Seth McCoy as a Member of the Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2028.   Not available Not available
2026-1316 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Felicia Jaques as a member of the Boston Planning and Development Agency Board, for a term expiring August 15, 2029.   Not available Not available
2026-1317 1 Mayor OrderMessage transmitting 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 the status of records maintained by the City regarding these efforts. (Docket #0595 passed by Council on 3/18/2026, and Docket #0874 passed by Council on 4/29/2026).   Not available Not available
2026-1318 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Raymond Boly as Chair of the Board of Review effective immediately, for a term expiring January 7, 2030.   Not available Not available
2026-1319 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Arlene Calderon as a Member of the Board of Review effective immediately, for a term expiring January 7, 2030.   Not available Not available
2026-1320 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Hinlan Wong as a Member of the Board of Review effective immediately, for a term expiring January 7, 2030.   Not available Not available
2026-1321 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Hinlan Wong as Interim Commissioner of the Assessing Department effective July 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1322 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission regarding a vote to approve Diana Fernandez Bibeau to serve on the Community Preservation Committee, as the representative of the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission.   Not available Not available
2026-1323 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 June 3, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1324 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 June 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1325 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 June 24, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1326 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Council President Liz Breadon regarding City Council nominations for the Transgender, Gender-diverse, Intersex, and LGBTQIA2S+ Oversight Commission.   Not available Not available
2026-1327 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Council President Liz Breadon to address an Open Meeting Law complaint and respond accordingly on behalf of the Boston City Council.   Not available Not available
2026-1328 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn calling for a public safety summit.   Not available Not available
2026-1329 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn calling for Boston Police enforcement on main streets and commercial corridors for mopeds and e-bikes.   Not available Not available
2026-1330 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding the lack of community engagement and public safety considerations for 3 A.M. last call.   Not available Not available
2026-1331 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn requesting a supplemental budget to support recently laid off Boston Public Schools (BPS) employees.   Not available Not available
2026-0970 1 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred on May 13, 2026, Docket #0970, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Seventy-Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($1,073,239.34) in the form of a grant, the FY26 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, awarded by MA Executive Office Of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through coordinated prevention and intervention, law enforcement, prosecution, and reintegration programs, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2026-0968 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, to which was referred on May 13, 2026, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor’s Office of Housing, to accept and expend payments in the amount of Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00) given to the City of Boston’s Inclusionary Development Policy Fund. The City of Boston’s Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) Fund was established by Executive Order in February 2000 to support the production and preservation of affordable housing in new market rate housing developments. The IDP required all developers of residential development projects with ten or more units to include affordable units in their projects as a condition of receiving relief from the Boston Zoning Code. Further, the Executive Order provided the option for developers to make contributions to the IDP Fund in lieu of providing on-site affordable units, subject to the approval of the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2026-1332 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Increasing Civil Penalties for the Illegal Possession, Use, and Sale of Fireworks in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-1333 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the impacts of recent Boston Public Schools (BPS) personnel cuts on students with disabilities.   Not available Not available
2026-1334 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the status of HVAC updates in the Boston Public Schools.   Not available Not available
2026-1335 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the status of the Blackstone Pool and an independent engineering study on repairs.   Not available Not available
2026-1336 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the potential impacts on City revenue in the event that Boston receives an unfavorable court judgment on commercial property assessments.   Not available Not available
2026-1337 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss fulfillment of community benefits funded by development projects.   Not available Not available
2026-1338 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss reestablishing a post office location in Allston.   Not available Not available
2026-1339 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing regarding housing voucher discrimination and fair housing civil rights enforcement in Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-1340 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to examine the civil rights implications of rapid transit inequities in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-1341 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of evaluating an Orange Line extension along Blue Hill Avenue.   Not available Not available
2026-1342 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution calling on Boston Public Schools to fully partner with the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program.   Not available Not available
2026-1343 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution denouncing the United States Supreme Court's decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals and affirming Boston's support for TPS holders.   Not available Not available
2026-1344 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of Senate Bill 3112, "An Act Authorizing Municipalities to Opt-in to a Temporary Pilot to Extend the Hours of Liquor Licenses and to Allow for Public Consumption in Designated Districts in Summer 2026."   Not available Not available
2026-1345 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of a fair contract for MAB Community Services' group home direct support staff.   Not available Not available
2026-1346 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution calling for an immediate briefing on Boston's summer safety plan and a collaborative review to strengthen public safety.   Not available Not available
2026-1347 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution declaring July 1, 2026, as "Jaylen Brown Day" in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-1348 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution to use a supplemental budget to restore funding for Boston Public Schools (BPS) employees.   Not available Not available
2026-1349 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing the month of July as Disability Pride Month.   Not available Not available
2026-1350 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution to support maintaining and adhering to Proposition 2 1/2 in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-1351 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution of unequivocal denouncement against any violence, assault, or harassment towards Boston Police Officers, our dedicated first responders, and city officials.   Not available Not available
2026-1352 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of declaring July 11th as MADMOMS Day in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-1353 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jackson Phagelo Niclas in City Council, effective July 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1354 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Murphy's staff in City Council, effective July 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1355 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Matthew Lyder in City Council, effective July 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1356 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Michael Fishbein in City Council, effective July 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1357 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Vivian Tsitso in City Council, effective July 25, 2026.   Not available Not available
GS-7/8/26 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for July 8, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-1358 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services.   Not available Not available
2026-1359 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Boston Building Resources.   Not available Not available
2026-1360 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing July 11th as "Noah Kahan Day" in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-1361 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sweet Teez Bakery.   Not available Not available
2026-1362 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Harbor Point Juneteenth Committee.   Not available Not available
2026-1363 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Marcus King.   Not available Not available
2026-1364 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Michael Brun.   Not available Not available
2026-1365 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Steve Bulpett.   Not available Not available
2026-1366 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Rose Presume.   Not available Not available
2026-1367 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Patrice Dumont.   Not available Not available
2026-1368 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Jean-Claude Desir.   Not available Not available
2026-1369 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sandra McCroom.   Not available Not available
2026-1370 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Chadd Rolfe.   Not available Not available
2026-1371 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dereck Barringer.   Not available Not available
2026-1372 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Claudino Cardoso.   Not available Not available
2026-1373 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Peter Vergados.   Not available Not available
2026-1374 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Katarzyna Smolarek.   Not available Not available
2026-1375 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Haitian community members.   Not available Not available
2026-1376 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Hawa Yusuf.   Not available Not available
2026-1377 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Jose Estrella.   Not available Not available
2026-1378 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Tom McDonough.   Not available Not available
2026-1379 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing AAA Restaurant.   Not available Not available
2026-1380 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Rainbow Nail Salon.   Not available Not available
2026-1381 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Alto Rango Jewelry.   Not available Not available
2026-1382 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dhanya Ramlal-Whyte.   Not available Not available
2026-1383 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sylvaine Lestrade.   Not available Not available
2026-1384 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Stacy Mark.   Not available Not available
2026-1385 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Brenda Inez Richardson.   Not available Not available
2026-1386 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Maria Fernandes-Barros.   Not available Not available
2026-1387 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Jazz Urbane Cafe.   Not available Not available
2026-1388 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Reverend Dr. William H. Bennett II.   Not available Not available
2026-1389 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Syvalia Hyman III.   Not available Not available