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City Council

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12 p.m. (Boston time), Council Chambers

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Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) in an amount not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Three Dollars ($1,519,383.00) for construction work related to improving HVAC systems at the Otis School in East Boston. (2026-0463): The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in the form of a grant, The Obama Foundation Grant, awarded by The Obama Foundation to be administered by the Office of Black Male Advancement. The grant would fund educational achievement, workforce readiness, safety, mentorship, and other locally defined priorities that contribute to long-term success for boys and young men of color. (2026-0464): The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Gayana Daniel as ex-officio member of the Task Force on Literacy Rates, effective immediately. (2026-0465): Placed on file.
Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:30 P.M., returning Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. (2026-0466): Placed on file.
Communication from Councilor Murphy clarifying Women's History Month resolution. (2026-0468): Placed on file.
Communication from Councilor Louijeune regarding equity in tourism. (2026-0467): Placed on file.
Communication from Councilor Flynn regarding the temporary suspension of concurrent phasing traffic signals in the days and weeks following significant snowstorms. (2026-0470): Placed on file.
Communication from Councilor Murphy, request for immediate briefing on recent school safety incidents. (2026-0469): Placed on file.
Order for a hearing on BPS staffing program impacts. (2026-0200): Remains in
Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY27 operating budget. (2026-0202): Remains in
Order for a hearing to explore snow removal relief and options. (2026-0270): Remains in
Order for a hearing regarding navigating city services for residents with complex family and caregiving needs. (2026-0285): Remains in
Order for a hearing to discuss creation of a snow corps in Boston. (2026-0291): Remains in
Order for a hearing to discuss the City of Boston purchasing snow melters. (2026-0292): Remains in
Resolution recognizing the work of Public Works employees during recent snow storm emergencies. On motion of Councilor Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Durkan and Culpepper as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Durkan and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. (2026-0482): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing March 8, 2026 as International Women's Day. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted (2026-0484): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution declaring March 17, 2026 as "Boston Fleet Olympic Medalist Day" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), (2026-0485): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of ending health disparities impacting the Black community in Boston. On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Worrell as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Santana, Culpepper, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), (2026-0486): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution expressing support for active duty service members and their families. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), (2026-0487): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of the MBTA including sidewalk snow clearance in its upcoming commuter rail operator contract. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. (2026-0488): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing March 5th as Crispus Attucks Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Flynn, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), (2026-0489): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of the temporary replacement of concurrent pedestrian phasing traffic signals following snowstorms. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the resolution was not adopted; yeas 4 (Flynn, FitzGerald, Murphy, Worrell), present 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber). (2026-0490): The report was accepted; the order was denied without prejudice.
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the use of $558.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the City of Boston. (2026-0491): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Legislative Calendar for March 4, 2026. (GS-3/4/26)
Resolution recognizing John Currier. (2026-0492)
Resolution recognizing Adam Dworanski. (2026-0493)
Resolution recognizing Joel Taylor. (2026-0494)
Resolution in recognition of Frankel Aurelien. (2026-0496)
Resolution recognizing Joseph Burke. (2026-0497)
Resolution recognizing Beverly Christins. (2026-0495)
Resolution celebrating The Mission Grammar School Groundbreaking. (2026-0498)
Communication was received from Councilor Culpepper regarding the proposed implementation of center-running bus lanes. (2026-0499): Placed on file.
Councilor Santana called Docket #0356, Resolution in support of "An Executive Order to Protect Bostonians from Unconstitutional and Violent Federal Operations", from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. The report was accepted; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta, Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). (2026-0356): The report was accepted; the order was passed.
Councilor Breadon called Docket #0424, Resolution recognizing Women's History Month and the Boston City Council Women's History Month Celebration, from the Committee on Rules, Ethics, and Administration. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. The report was accepted; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). (2026-0424): The report was accepted; the order was passed.
Order for hearing to examine options to extend and fund the fare-free bus program for routes 23, 28, and 29. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Worrell as original co-sponsors. (2026-0471): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding occupational cancer risks for Boston firefighters, and programs the City of Boston offers or could offer for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. (2026-0472): Referred to
Order for a hearing to examine treatment-centered policy approaches to address substance use disorder, homelessness, and civil rights issues in the Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard area. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and FitzGerald as original co-sponsors. (2026-0473): Referred to
Order for a hearing to examine potential reforms to the Massachusetts State Building Code to allow for mid-rise single stair buildings. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. (2026-0474): Referred to
Order for a hearing to review the application and intent of Rule 15. (2026-0475): Referred to
Order for a series of hearings regarding all City of Boston grants administered by the Boston Police Department. (2026-0476): Referred to
Order for a hearing to conduct a comprehensive review of Boston’s Anti-Displacement Action Plan. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Santana as original co-sponsors. (2026-0477): Referred to
Order for a hearing regarding recent juvenile weapon incidents and school safety coordination. (2026-0478): Referred to
Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to expand the eligible location of off-site affordable housing units under the Inclusionary Development Policy. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Pepén as original co-sponsors. (2026-0479): Referred to
Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to retail zoning. (2026-0480): Referred to
Order regarding a text amendment to Article 37 of the Boston Zoning Code "Green Buildings and Net Zero Carbon", to expedite and lower costs for development processes. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and FitzGerald as original co-sponsors. (2026-0481): Referred to
Resolution urging the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the City to cancel proposed center running bus lanes as part of the Blue Hill Avenue transportation plan project and reallocate funds dedicated for the center running bus lanes to fund the continuation of the fare-free bus program. (2026-0483): Referred to

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