City Council Meeting

0792    Message 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.

0793    Message 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.

0794    Message 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.

0795    Message 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.

0796    Message 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.

0797    Message 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.

0798    Message 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.

0799    Message 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.

0800    Message 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.

0801    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Danny Best, Darlene Lombos, Erin Travassos, Greg Janey, Harneen Chernow, Jill Reynolds, Joan Phillips, Kenzie Box, 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.

0802    Notice 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.

0803    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 4, 2026.

0804    Communication 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.

0805    Communication was received from Councilors Murphy and Flynn clarifying their request for an independent performance audit of city operations.

0806    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding outgoing ARPA funds to nonprofits and small businesses in the City of Boston.

0163    The 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.

0755    The 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.

0218    Order for a hearing to review the effectiveness of the Boston Residents Jobs Policy in improving equity and employment standards on projects throughout the city.

0320    Message 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.

0476    Order for a series of hearings regarding all City of Boston grants administered by the Boston Police Department.

0759    Message 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.

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.

0763    Message 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.

0807    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Ordinance to Address Private Way Potholes.

0808    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Ordinance Establishing a Minority Business Enterprise Procurement Readiness Pilot Program.

0809    Councilor Durkan and Santana offered the following: Order for a Text Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to parking minimums for residential development.

0810    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss workforce pipeline opportunities between the Wentworth Institute of Technology and the City of Boston's Inspectional Services Department.

0811    Councilor Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to review animal control enforcement, leash law compliance, dog licensing, and public safety in the city of Boston.

0812    Councilor Flynn and Murphy offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's alleged noncompliance and lack of transparency in the use of federal funds.

0813    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss gambling and predatory marketing in Chinatown.

0814    Councilor Culpepper and Worrell offered the following: Order for summons.

0815    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the release of certain body worn camera footage from the Boston Police Department.

0816    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to mopeds and e bikes in Boston.

0817    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to the City of Boston's insurance and liability coverage.

0818    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution in support of upholding the democratic principle of no taxation without representation.

0819    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution in support of administrative transparency, equitable student and community representation, and freedom of speech in higher education.

0820    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

0821    Councilor Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.

0822    Councilor Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

0823    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution affirming the City of Boston's opposition to the use of Charlestown for Everett stadium event parking.

0824    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution in support of renaming Ruggles Station to honor a figure reflective of Boston's values.

0825    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution opposing the proposed $1,000 cap on MassHealth adult dental benefits.

0826    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of central staff employees in City Council, effective April 18, 2026.

0827    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Briyana Targete in City Council, effective May 16, 2026.

0828    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Andrew Gomes in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.

0829    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Chrisnel Pena in City Council, effective April 18, 2026.

Legislative Calendar for April 15, 2026.

0830    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of Sonia Lyle.

0831    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of Tereza Mendes Ribeiro.

0832    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Saint Botolph Neighborhood Association.

0833    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution in memory of Anna Mae Cole.

0834    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution in memory of Joseph "Joe" Zuccarini.

0835    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing the New England Center for Arts and Technology.

0836    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Boston's Higher Ground.

0837    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing 826 Boston.

0838    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Nancy Metayer.

0839    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Claudette Mentor.

0840    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Joey Key.

0841    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Marie Dumornay.

0842    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Louise Davis.

0843    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Edner Guerrier.