City Council Meeting

0850    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.

0851    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.

0852    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.

0853    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.

0854    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.

0855    Notice was received from Nicholas Ariniello, Assessing Commissioner, of the appointment of Caroline Noone as an Assistant Assessor, effective April 10, 2026.

0856    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.

0857    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.

0858    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.

0859    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.

0860    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.

0861    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.

0862    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn requesting a response on Docket #0221 relating to BHA Ruth Barkley elevators.

0863    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a public records request relating to drink spiking in Boston.

0260    The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on February 4, 2026, Docket #0260, message and order 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, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed.

0569    The Committee on Community Preservation Act, to which was referred on March 18, 2026, Docket #0569, message and order 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, submits a report that the order ought to pass.

0758    The Committee on Community Preservation Act, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0758, message and order 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, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0760    The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0760, message and order 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, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0761    The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0761, message and order 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, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0771    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0771, communication was 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), submits a report recommending that the designation ought to be passed. 

Dockets #0733 0735, Orders for the FY27 Operating Budget, including annual appropriations for departmental operations, for the School Department, and for other post employment benefits (OPEB).

Dockets #0736 0737, Orders for capital fund transfer appropriations.

Dockets #0738 0740, Orders for the Capital Budget, including loan orders and lease purchase agreements.

Docket #0757, Message and order approving an appropriation of Three Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,600,000.00) from the 21st Century Fund, also known as the Public, Educational, or Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Related Fund. Pursuant to Section 53F 3/4 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, the funds may be used to support PEG access services, to monitor compliance with the cable franchise agreement, and for preparation of renewal of the franchise license.

0864    Councilors Coletta Zapata and Weber offered the following: An Ordinance Increasing Tenant Protection During Rental Inspection Code Violations.

0865    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for a hearing to explore the use of parking structures.

0866    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the City of Boston Planning Department's performance and 2026 Annual Report.

0867    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss a moratorium for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in Boston.

0868    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to explore establishing a university small business technical assistance partnership in the City of Boston.

0869    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution in support of establishing a university small business technical assistance partnership in the City of Boston. 

0870    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: 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.

0871    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution calling for an independent investigation into the in custody death of Shacoby Kenny at the Suffolk County House of Correction.

0872    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: 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.

0873    Councilor Murphy offered the following: 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.

0874    Councilors Murphy and Flynn offered the following: 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.

0875    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution demanding that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not conduct civil immigration enforcement activities at or surrounding Fenway Park.

0876    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution affirming the City of Boston's opposition to the use of Charlestown for Everett Stadium event parking.

0877    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution in support of safeguarding state and federal funding allocated for transportation and streets projects.

0878    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution in support of United States Postal Service reestablishing a post office location in Allston.

0879    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of the elimination for summer block party grants.

0880    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution declaring "Polish Constitution Day" in the City of Boston.

0881    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week.

0882    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing May 1st, 2026 as Dr. Jean McGuire Day in the City of Boston.

0883    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

0884    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing National Nurses Month and National Nurses Week.

0885    Councilors Flynn and Durkan offered the following: Resolution in support of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

0886    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month.

0887    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Vu Tran in City Council, effective May 9, 2026.

0888    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Moira Carragee in City Council, effective May 2, 2026.

Legislative Calendar for April 29, 2026.

0889    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jack Fultz.

0890    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the grand opening of Avra Estiatorio.

0891    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Sherley Smith.

0892    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit.

0893    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Eileen Peterson.

0894    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Elsie Morantus Petion.

0895    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution in memory of John Francis Snedeker.

0896    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Prince Hall and African Lodge No. 459.

0897    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Siobhan Salani.

0898    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson.

0899    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Candelaria Silva Collins.

0900    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Chris Sumner.

0901    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Marcia Butman.

0902    Councilors Louijeune and Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing April 30th 2026, as International Jazz Day. 

0903    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution congratulating Larry E. Polston Jr.