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City Council

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 12 p.m. (Boston time), Council Chambers

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On the agenda

Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding Boston Public Schools' school bus auto liability insurance coverage, including the non-renewal of the prior policy, the procurement of a new insurance provider, and all related safety, claims, and cost data, Docket #0779, passed by the City Council on April 8, 2026. (2026-0850): Placed on file.
Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F relative to the City of Boston's insurance and liability coverage, Docket #0817, passed by the City Council on April 15, 2026. (2026-0851): Placed on file.
Notice was received from Nicholas Ariniello, Assessing Commissioner, of the appointment of Caroline Noone as an Assistant Assessor, effective April 10, 2026. (2026-0855): Placed on file.
Notice was received from the Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board seeking an individual to fill the vacant Fifth Member board position. Due to the vacancy, this term shall expire on January 15, 2027. (2026-0856): Placed on file.
Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: the FY27 Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment ("COLA") Base Vote. (2026-0857): Placed on file.
Notice 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 January 28, 2026. (2026-0858): Placed on file.
Notice 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 February 4, 2026. (2026-0859): Placed on file.
Notice 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 February 25, 2026. (2026-0860): Placed on file.
Notice 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 18, 2026. (2026-0861): Placed on file.
Communication was received from Councilor Flynn requesting a response on Docket #0221 relating to BHA Ruth Barkley elevators. (2026-0862): Placed on file.
Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a public records request relating to drink spiking in Boston. (2026-0863): Placed on file.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Mac Hudson as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. (2026-0853): Placed on file.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Darien Johnson as a member of the Task Force on the Study on City of Boston Reparations, effective immediately. (2026-0854): Placed on file.
On the message and order, referred on February 4, 2026, Docket #0260, for the confirmation of the appointment of Samira Ahmadi as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Review Board, for a term expiring May 23, 2026, the committee submitted a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. (2026-0260): The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
On the message and order, referred on March 18, 2026, Docket #0569, approving an appropriation of Thirty-Two Million, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($32,600,000.00) from Fiscal Year 2026 community preservation fund revenues for community preservation projects at the recommendation of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”). The upcoming projects will aim to improve the quality of life across Boston neighborhoods. Plans include renovating playgrounds and enhancing or creating recreational spaces such as parks, community gardens, and urban farms. In addition, these projects will plant trees to grow the city’s tree canopy, preserve historic buildings and artifacts, support a program for affordable first-time home buyers and construct new affordable housing units for residents. Together, these efforts are expected to deliver a meaningful and lasting positive impact on Boston’s neighborhoods and communities, the committee submitted a report that the order ought to pass. (2026-0569): The report was accepted; the order was passed.
On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0761, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) in the form of a grant, Red Sox Arts and Parks Program Grant, awarded by the Boston Red Sox to be administered by the Mayor's Office, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. (2026-0761): The report was accepted; the order was passed.
On the communication, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0771, received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #147.89 - The Copley Plaza Hotel, Back Bay (in effect after April 30, 2026 if not acted upon), the committee submitted a report recommending that this designation ought to be approved. (2026-0771): The report was accepted; the order was passed.
On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0758, approving an appropriation order in the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Ninety Dollars ($1,763,090.00) for the administrative and operating expenses of the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) for Fiscal Year 2027, and a further appropriation order in the amount of Thirty-Nine Million Five Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars ($39,587,798.00) from the Community Preservation Fund’s (“the Fund”) estimated annual revenues for Fiscal Year 2027, to be appropriated and reserved for future appropriation, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. (2026-0758): The report was accepted; the order was passed.
On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0760, for your approval an appropriation order in the amount of Eight Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($860,000) for the Cemetery Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Trust Office of the Treasury Department to be funded from the Cemetery Trust Fund established under Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. (2026-0760): The report was accepted; the order was passed.
Resolution declaring "Polish Constitution Day" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune). (2026-0880): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Murphy as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald, Mejia and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune). (2026-0881): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
WITHDRAWN. (2026-0875): Withdrawn.
Resolution affirming the City of Boston's opposition to the use of Charlestown for Everett Stadium event parking. (2026-0876): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Durkan and Worrell the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune). (2026-0885): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of establishing a university small business technical assistance partnership in the City of Boston. (2026-0869): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution calling for an independent investigation into the in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction. (2026-0871): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution calling for the temporary suspension of correctional staff involved in the December, 2025 in-custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction. (2026-0872): Placed on file.
Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune). (2026-0883): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing National Nurses Month and National Nurses Week. On motion of Councilors Mejia and FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. (2026-0884): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. On motion of Councilors Weber and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted. (2026-0886): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of safeguarding state and federal funding allocated for transportation and streets projects. (2026-0877): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of United States Postal Service reestablishing a post office location in Allston. (2026-0878): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution recognizing May 1st, 2026 as Dr. Jean McGuire Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Culpepper as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Mejia and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune). (2026-0882): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Resolution in support of the elimination for summer block party grants. Councilor Breadon in the chair. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution failed to be adopted: yeas 3 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy), nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Louijeune). (2026-0879): Placed on file.
Order requesting 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. (2026-0873): The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
Order requesting 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 records maintained by the City related to these efforts. (2026-0874): The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
Councilor Breadon for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Vu Tran in City Council, effective May 9, 2026. (2026-0887): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Moira Carragee in City Council, effective May 2, 2026. (2026-0888): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Legislative Calendar for April 29, 2026. (GS-4/29/26)
Resolution recognizing Jack Fultz. (2026-0889)
Resolution recognizing the grand opening of Avra Estiatorio. (2026-0890)
Resolution recognizing Sherley Smith. (2026-0891)
Resolution recognizing Eileen Peterson. (2026-0893)
Resolution recognizing Elsie Morantus Petion. (2026-0894)
Resolution in memory of John Francis Snedeker. (2026-0895)
Resolution recognizing the Prince Hall and African Lodge No. 459. (2026-0896)
Resolution recognizing Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson. (2026-0898)
Resolution recognizing Candelaria Silva-Collins. (2026-0899)
Resolution recognizing Chris Sumner. (2026-0900)
Resolution recognizing Marcia Butman. (2026-0901)
Resolution recognizing the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit. (2026-0892)
Resolution recognizing April 30th 2026, as International Jazz Day. (2026-0902)
Resolution congratulating Larry E. Polston Jr. (2026-0903)
Resolution recognizing Siobhan Salani. (2026-0897)
Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Rodney Marshall as Fire Commissioner and Chief of the Boston Fire Department effective May 1, 2026. (2026-0852): Placed on file.
Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Lexie Gross in City Council, effective May 2, 2026. (2026-0904): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of City Council staff employees in City Council, effective June 27, 2026. (2026-0905): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Councilor Breadon for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Wilmer Quinones Melo in City Council, effective May 2, 2026. (2026-0906): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Councilor Breadon for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Wilmer Quinones Melo in City Council, effective May 16, 2026. (2026-0907): Passed under suspension of the rules.
Notice was received from Councilor Louijeune regarding her absence from the April 29, 2026 City Council Meeting. (2026-0908): Placed on file.
Councilor Flynn called Docket #0302, resolution in support of the replacement of concurrent traffic signals in the City of Boston, from the Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation. No objection being heard the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata), absent 1 (Louijeune). (2026-0302): The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
An Ordinance Increasing Tenant Protection During Rental Inspection Code Violations. (2026-0864): Referred to
Order for a hearing to explore the use of parking structures. (2026-0865): Referred to
Order for a hearing to explore establishing a university small business technical assistance partnership in the City of Boston. (2026-0868): Referred to
Order 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. (2026-0870): Referred to
Order for a hearing to discuss the City of Boston Planning Department's performance and 2026 Annual Report. (2026-0866): Referred to
Order for a hearing to discuss a moratorium for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in Boston. (2026-0867): Referred to

Roll-call votes

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