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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/28/2026 12:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2026-2025 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Four Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Twenty Cents ($2,409,496.20) in the form of a grant, the WIOA Youth Program Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund a comprehensive youth employment program to serve eligible youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.   Not available Not available
2026-2026 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and Twenty Cents ($1,822,840.20) in the form of a grant, WIOA Adult Activities, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund services to help job seekers access employment, education, skills training, apprenticeships and support services.   Not available Not available
2026-2027 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($760,000.00) in the form of a grant, the FY27 Hazardous Materials Response Team Earmark Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant would fund the needs of the Boston Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team, per line item 8000-0600 of the FY27 General Appropriations Act.   Not available Not available
2026-2028 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) in the form of a grant, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Fellow, awarded by Harvard University to be administered by the Law Department. The grant would fund a City Leadership Fellow, who will serve as a partner with City departments in the advancement of City programs and policies.   Not available Not available
2026-2029 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Ninety Thousand One Hundred Five Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($190,105.22) in the form of a grant, Apprenticeship Building America, awarded by the United States Department of Labor to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund equity pathways from pre-apprenticeships to registered apprenticeships (RAPs) in the hospitality, construction, health care, and life sciences industries for underrepresented populations and underserved communities.   Not available Not available
2026-2030 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eight-Seven Thousand Dollars ($187,000.00) in the form of a grant, East Boston Foundation Fund II, awarded by the Massachusetts Port Authority to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund the Age Strong Commission's operations and management of the East Boston Senior Center.   Not available Not available
2026-2031 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Mercy Robinson as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2029.   Not available Not available
2026-2032 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029.   Not available Not available
2026-2033 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Trish Cafferky as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.   Not available Not available
2026-2034 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Maya Getter as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.   Not available Not available
2026-2035 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lauren Healy as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.   Not available Not available
2026-2036 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lou Mandarini as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.   Not available Not available
2026-2037 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 September 30, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-2038 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 October 7, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-2039 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received form Councilor Flynn regarding a block party in South Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-2040 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board regarding the appointment of Dennis C. Callahan, Esquire as the fifth Board member of the Boston Retirement Board, for a term commencing on January 15, 2027 and expiring on January 15, 2030.   Not available Not available
2026-2041 1 Report of Public OfficerThe Constable Bonds of Ron Cobb, Burton Malkofsky, Alexa McNeil, and Rouseline Torres having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer were received.   Not available Not available
2026-0180 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a hearing to discuss resources for the Boston Police Crime Laboratory.   Not available Not available
2026-0870 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder 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
2026-2042 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Marcus Alexis.   Not available Not available
2026-2043 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the opportunity gap for young women and women of color.   Not available Not available
2026-2044 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to assess how to best implement an elected Boston School Committee to improve Boston Public Schools' service provision, programming, community engagement processes, and other duties and responsibilities.   Not available Not available
2026-2045 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to review Boston's updated 311 system, service request management, and accountability.   Not available Not available
2026-2046 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing regarding the proposed changes on the 2030 Census under Code of Federal Regulations Part 60 and Part 70.   Not available Not available
2026-2047 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to review the City's decision-making and permitting process for approval of a block party in South Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-2048 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the decision-making and community process for the construction and removal of the O'Connor Way bike lane in South Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-2049 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss ongoing public safety and quality of life challenges in South Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-2050 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss issues of public safety and storage with the use of lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.   Not available Not available
2026-2051 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding youth jobs.   Not available Not available
2026-2052 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of waiving the 10-year residency requirement for Boston Police civilian employees transferring to sworn officers.   Not available Not available
GS-10/28/26 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for October 28, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-2053 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Alexa Gomberg.   Not available Not available
2026-2054 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution congratulating Jenny Marcelin.   Not available Not available
2026-2055 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Pamela Carver.   Not available Not available
2026-2056 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Honorable Neil A. Hourihan.   Not available Not available
2026-2057 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ryan Whitcomb.   Not available Not available
2026-2058 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ken Sazama.   Not available Not available
2026-2059 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing four community leaders for their dedication and service to the community at the 2026 Gala Solidaridad.   Not available Not available
2026-2060 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing four individuals for 25 years of dedication to educating the whole student in mind, body, and character at Codman Academy Charter Public School.   Not available Not available
2026-2061 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dale Elliott, Jr.   Not available Not available
2026-2062 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 12 individuals upon graduating from EMPath’s Economic Mobility Program.   Not available Not available
2026-2063 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Lovante Dixon.   Not available Not available
2026-2064 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Chant D'esperance Tour members.   Not available Not available
2026-2065 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Andre Kearns.   Not available Not available
2026-2066 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in tribute to Cinaï Rimpal.   Not available Not available
2026-2067 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in tribute to Jean Daniel St. Marc.   Not available Not available
2026-2068 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Fifth Annual Night in the Stacks.   Not available Not available
2026-2069 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sarah Benat.   Not available Not available
2026-2070 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Allen Knight.   Not available Not available
2026-2071 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Charles Yancey Book Fair.   Not available Not available
2026-2072 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Roxbury Action Program.   Not available Not available
2026-2073 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Tamika Turner.   Not available Not available
2026-2074 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Amanda Turner.   Not available Not available
2026-2075 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sharmaine Jones.   Not available Not available
2026-2076 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Barbara Ogarro.   Not available Not available
2026-2077 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Kioumara Estrada.   Not available Not available
2026-2078 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Yrmaris Matias.   Not available Not available
2026-2079 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Zabdieli Diaz-Rodriguez.   Not available Not available