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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2026 12:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2026-0792 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor’s Office of Housing, to apply for, and to accept and expend, the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in an amount not to exceed Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00). These funds will be used to support programs that provide services and housing to persons experiencing homelessness.   Not available Not available
2026-0795 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Four Dollars And Thirty-Nine Cents ($45,804.39) in the form of a grant, the FY26 Municipal Road Safety Grant, awarded by United States Department of Transportation, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund high-visibility traffic enforcement of motor vehicles laws, including but not limited to, speeding and aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving and occupant protection, as well as traffic safety equipment.   Not available Not available
2026-0793 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26 Earmark for Four Corners, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund support of Police overtime for visible patrols in the Uphams Corner, Bowdoin Street, Geneva Avenue, Grove Hall, Washington Street (Four Corners), Old Road, Blue Hill/Columbia in the Dorchester and Roxbury sections of the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0794 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26 Earmark for Area A-1 District, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund the purchase of ADA-compliant barriers within the Area A-1 District.   Not available Not available
2026-0796 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Sampson as an Alternate Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2030.   Not available Not available
2026-0797 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Robert Weintraub as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2029.   Not available Not available
2026-0798 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the appointment of David Dixon as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2028.   Not available Not available
2026-0799 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kirsten Hoffman as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0800 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kirsten Hoffman as a Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0801 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Danny Best, Darlene Lombos, Erin Travassos, Greg Janey, Harneen Chernow, Jill Reynolds, Joan Phillips, Kenzie Bok, Kevin Churchwell, MD, Kristin Driscoll, Michelle Auchincloss, Michael Firestone, Rory Dugan, Sacha Stadhard, Sharon Scott-Chandler, Eustacia Reidy MacNaught, and Tony Teta to the Boston Private Industry Council, Boston's MassHire Workforce Board, effective April 9, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0802 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., returning Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.   Not available Not available
2026-0803 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 4, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0804 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from the City of Boston’s Coordinated Response Team regarding an update on ongoing efforts to end outdoor substance use in Boston and connect individuals to treatment and recovery programs.   Not available Not available
2026-0805 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilors Murphy and Flynn clarifying their request for an independent performance audit of city operations.   Not available Not available
2026-0806 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding outgoing ARPA funds to nonprofits and small businesses in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0163 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on January 28, 2026, Docket #0163, Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Real Estate Transfer Fees and Senior Property Tax Relief, submits a report recommending that the home rule petition ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2026-0755 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0755, Message and ordinance establishing a revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 44 s. 53E1/2, to support the establishment and operation of the bikeshare program within the City of Boston, submits a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass.   Not available Not available
2026-0218 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a hearing to review the effectiveness of the Boston Residents Jobs Policy in improving equity and employment standards on projects throughout the city.   Not available Not available
2026-0320 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($577,500.00) in the form of a grant, the FY25 Port Security Grant Program, awarded by United States Department of Homeland Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund the purchase of a new 31' LifeProof boat, the replacement of engines on the 31' Safeboat and 38' Safeboat, and finally, the re-collaring of the Kvichak patrol boat, and ice rescue training.   Not available Not available
2026-0476 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a series of hearings regarding all City of Boston grants administered by the Boston Police Department.   Not available Not available
2026-0763 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionMessage and order for your approval an order authorizing the City of Boston to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) a Statement of Interest for Melvin H. King South End Academy, located at 90 Warren Ave in the South End of Boston. The Statement of Interest describes and explains the deficiencies and the priority categories for which the City of Boston may be invited to apply to the MSBA in the future.   Not available Not available
2026-0759 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ten Million Nine Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars and Seven Cents ($10,925,140.07) in the form of a grant, FY26 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, awarded by United States Department of Homeland Security, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund increasing BPD's ability to detect, identify, track and monitor unmanned aircraft systems within the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0807 1 Council OrdinanceOrdinance to Address Private Way Potholes.   Not available Not available
2026-0808 1 Council OrdinanceOrdinance Establishing a Minority Business Enterprise Procurement Readiness Pilot Program.   Not available Not available
2026-0810 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss workforce pipeline opportunities between the Wentworth Institute of Technology and the City of Boston's Inspectional Services Department.   Not available Not available
2026-0811 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to review animal control enforcement, leash law compliance, dog licensing, and public safety in the city of Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0812 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss Boston's alleged noncompliance and lack of transparency in the use of federal funds.   Not available Not available
2026-0813 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss gambling and predatory marketing in Chinatown.   Not available Not available
2026-0814 1 Council OrderOrder for summons.   Not available Not available
2026-0809 1 Council OrderOrder for a Text Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to parking minimums for residential development.   Not available Not available
2026-0815 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the release of certain body-worn camera footage from the Boston Police Department.   Not available Not available
2026-0816 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to mopeds and e-bikes in Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0817 1 Council 17F OrderOrder requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to the City of Boston's insurance and liability coverage.   Not available Not available
2026-0818 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of upholding the democratic principle of no taxation without representation.   Not available Not available
2026-0819 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of administrative transparency, equitable student and community representation, and freedom of speech in higher education.   Not available Not available
2026-0820 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.   Not available Not available
2026-0821 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.   Not available Not available
2026-0822 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.   Not available Not available
2026-0823 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
2026-0824 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of renaming Ruggles Station to honor a figure reflective of Boston's values.   Not available Not available
2026-0825 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution opposing the proposed $1,000 cap on MassHealth adult dental benefits.   Not available Not available
2026-0826 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of central staff employees in City Council, effective April 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0827 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Briyana Targete in City Council, effective May 16, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0828 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Andrew Gomes in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0829 1 Personnel OrdersCouncilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Chrisnel Pena in City Council, effective April 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
GS-4/15/26 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for April 15, 2026.   Not available Not available
2026-0830 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Sonia Lyle.   Not available Not available
2026-0831 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Tereza Mendes Ribeiro.   Not available Not available
2026-0832 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Saint Botolph Neighborhood Association.   Not available Not available
2026-0833 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Anna Mae Cole.   Not available Not available
2026-0834 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Joseph "Joe" Zuccarini.   Not available Not available
2026-0835 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the New England Center for Arts and Technology.   Not available Not available
2026-0836 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Boston's Higher Ground.   Not available Not available
2026-0837 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 826 Boston.   Not available Not available
2026-0838 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Nancy Metayer.   Not available Not available
2026-0839 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Claudette Mentor.   Not available Not available
2026-0840 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Joey Key.   Not available Not available
2026-0841 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Marie Dumornay.   Not available Not available
2026-0842 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Louise Davis.   Not available Not available
2026-0843 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Edner Guerrier.   Not available Not available