City Council Meeting

1883    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($3,250,220.00) in the form of a grant, Boston MPO Surplus FY26 Community Connections Grant Program, awarded by the MA Metropolitan Area Planning Council to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant would fund support for new e-bikes and spare batteries for the bikeshare system.

1884    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Ten Cents ($103,239.10) in the form of a grant, the FY27 Local Consumer Aid Fund Grant, awarded by the MA Attorney General to be administered by the Office of Consumer Affairs & Licensing. The grant would fund staff costs, outreach materials, and operational expenses to conduct the Consumer Affairs Program.

1885    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Two Dollars and Ninety Eight Cents ($14,272.98) in the form of a grant, Wagner Peyser Program Supplemental, 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 the individual reemployment needs of unemployment insurance claimants, as well as prevent and detect improper benefit payments, and application assistance for training and education resources and programs.

1886    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Property Management Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to twenty (20) years to manage, maintain, expand, and modernize the City’s advertising supported Coordinated Street Furniture Program, including bus shelters, public toilets, information panels, digital displays, benches, and related public realm amenities. The newly reimagined program is intended to improve the attractiveness of Public Transit as a commuting option, along with comfort, accessibility, equity, real time information, and maintenance across Boston’s streetscapes while increasing advertising revenue and strengthening City oversight. The initial contract term would begin in May, 2027 and end on April 30, 2037, with two five (5) year extensions possible at the City’s sole option.

1887    Message and order that pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that certain portions of Hichborn Street, Brighton, discontinued by vote of the Public Improvement Commission on May 22, 2025, as shown on a set of plans "City of Boston Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Discontinuance Plan, Hichborn Street, Boston (Brighton)," 1 sheet dated August 29, 2023, is transferred from discontinued street parcel to sale parcel.

1888    Message and order that pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 15A, that certain portions of Congress Street and Sleeper Street, South Boston, discontinued by vote of the Public Improvement Commission on June 25, 2026, as shown on a set of plans "City of Boston, Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Vertical Discontinuance Plan, Congress & Sleeper Street, 308-316 Congress Street, South Boston," 2 sheets dated March 23, 2026, is transferred from purpose of discontinued street parcel to sale parcel.

1889    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Reggi Alkiewicz as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1890    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Gary Daffin as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1891    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Alex Eberhardt as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1892    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Jack Imbergamo as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1893    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Mickie Jones as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1894    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Mercedes Loving Manley as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1895    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ricardo Martinez as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1896    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Gabriel Rivas Orellana as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1897    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lilly Rose Valore as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1898    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Gretchen Van Ness as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring September 28, 2028.

1899    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Finn Gardiner as a Member of the LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement Advisory Council Steering Committee for a term expiring October 1, 2028.

1900    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Joanne Freeman Fanfan as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1901    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Dr. Mary Grant as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1902    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Jerry Howland as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1903    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Midori Morikawa as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2027.

1904    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Tiffany Benson as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1905    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Esau Bustamante as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1906    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Colleen Coffey as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1907    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Jason Gallagher as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1908    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Shameeka Moreno as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1909    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of William Thomas as a Member of the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel for a term expiring on September 30, 2028.

1910    Notice was received from Council President Breadon of her absence from the October 7, 2026 Boston City Council Meeting.

1911    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 September 16, 2026.

1912    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 September 23, 2026.

1913    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn transmitting the 2026 Downtown Boston Public Safety Survey.

1914    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding public safety in Downtown Boston.

1915    Communication was received from Councilor Murphy setting the record straight regarding her work and the Council's late filing practice.

1916    Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: result of the election; Karen T. Cross and Sean F. Kelly were elected to serve as Trustees of the Boston Retirement Board for a three-year term.

1805    The Committee on Census, Redistricting, and Elections, to which was referred on September 23, 2026, Docket #1805, Resolution in support of Question 4 to establish Election Day Voter Registration in Massachusetts, submits a report recommending that the resolution ought to be adopted.

1829    Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Two Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand, Eight Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars ($268,887.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the FY27 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and the Boston School Police Patrolmen’s Association.

1830    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY27 in the amount of Two Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand, Eight Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars ($268,887.00) to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and the Boston School Police Patrolmen’s Association. The terms of the contract are September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in October of 2024, 2025, and 2026, and a flat dollar amount increase of $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively.

1831    Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Hundred Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred and Two Dollars ($111,802.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the FY27 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and the Boston School Police Superior Officers Federation.

1832    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY27 in the amount of One Hundred Eleven Thousand, Eight Hundred and Two Dollars ($111,802.00) to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and the Boston School Police Superior Officers Federation. The terms of the contract are July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. The major provision of the contract includes a base wage increase of 2% in October of 2024, 2025, and 2026, and a flat dollar amount increase of $250, $900, and $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively.

1833    Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Eighty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars ($85,879.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the FY27 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and SEIU Local 888, Professional Employees Chapter, Department of Planning and Engineering.

1834    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY27 in the amount of Eighty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars ($85,879.00) to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and SEIU Local 888, Professional Employees Chapter, Department of Planning and Engineering. The terms of the contract are September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The major provision of the contract includes a base wage increase of 2% in September of 2026 and a flat dollar amount of $800 added to annual salaries in January of 2027.

1835    Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Forty Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty Five Dollars ($40,365.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the FY27 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and Boston School Department Plant Administrators Association.

1836    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY27 in the amount of Forty Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty Five Dollars ($40,365.00) to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and the Boston School Department Plant Administrators Association. The terms of the contract are September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in September of 2026 and a flat dollar amount of $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of 2027.

1837    Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Ten Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($10,320.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the FY27 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and AFL CIO, Council 39, Local 2814 (Storekeepers and Stores Deliverymen Union).

1838    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY27 in the amount of Ten Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($10,320.00) to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston School Committee and AFL CIO, Council 93, Local 2814 (Storekeepers and Stores Deliverymen’s Union). The terms of the contract are September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in September of 2026 and a flat dollar amount of $800 to be added to annual salaries in January of 2027.

1917    Councilors Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding city funding for health screenings and wellness support for Boston's first responders.

1918    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the dedication of Hero Squares & Blue Squares that honor Veterans & military families being placed solely under the purview of Boston Veterans Services.

1919    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss stalking and relationship violence at colleges and universities in the City of Boston.

1920    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding BPS transportation performance at the opening of the 2026 2027 school year, contractor accountability, and corrective action.

1921    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution urging the Mass General Brigham Board of Directors to return to the table and negotiate in good faith in light of historic strikes and lockout.

1922    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in support of Bizgrow Central and inclusive small business growth in Boston.

1923    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in support of The Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act (S. 3308 / H.R. 6356).

1924    Councilors Louijeune and Mejia offered the following: Resolution congratulating Bishop John M. Borders III on his retirement and honoring 45 years of service to Morning Star Baptist Church and the City of Boston.

1925    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution urging the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide emergency shelter for displaced former Haitian temporary protected status holders.

1926    Councilors Louijeune and FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

1927    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

1928    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing October 4 10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week.

1929    Councilors Louijeune and Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

1930    Councilors Durkan and Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary and naming October 12, 2026 as "Opening Our Doors Day" in the City of Boston.

Legislative Calendar for October 7, 2026.

1931    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Michael Leach.

1932    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jesus Rodriguez.

1933    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Yves Laveau Guerrier.

1934    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Andrea Ilse.

1935    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing David Wild.

1936    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Melissa L. Hector.

1937    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Upstairs Downstairs Home's Fundraiser for the 250th.

1938    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution in memory of Ralph Cotellesso.

1939    Councilor Weber and City Council offered the following: Resolution recognizing Mark Cohen.

1940    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Mimi Largey Lyons and five other WestZone Family Child Care Network 

founding members.

1941    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Footlight Club's 150th birthday.

1942    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution designating October 7th as a Day of Remembrance in the City of Boston.

1943    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution in memory of Michael J. “Smokey” Cain.

1944    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing El Patron de los Tacos.

1945    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Leonard (Lenny) Curtis.

1946    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Pastor Don Nanstad.

1947    Councilors Culpepper and Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Brooke E. Woodson.

1948    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Andrew Allen.

1949    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Boston Arts Custodial Team.