City Council Meeting

1030    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Forty Seven Million One Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Two Dollars ($47,120,292.00) for purposes of funding the Snow & Winter Management appropriation to meet operating expenses of the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

1031    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Twenty Two Million Eight Hundred Forty Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Two Dollars ($22,845,672.00) for purposes of funding Boston Public Schools to meet operating expenses of the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. This appropriation request was approved by the Boston School Committee on May 6, 2026, and is intended to cover projected deficits in health insurance ($18,087,750.00) and utility spending ($4,757,922.00).

1032    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($2,520,000.00) in the form of a grant, YouthWorks Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund a Summer and School Year jobs program that will provide leadership development, skills training, and career exploration for low income at risk youth ages 14 25 years old.

1033    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Dollars ($178,000.00) in the form of a grant, the RAY Fellowship grant, awarded by the Barr Foundation to be administered by the Environment. The grant would fund a two year, paid fellowship that provides recent college graduates from historically underrepresented communities with the professional experience, mentorship, and leadership development needed to launch careers in the environmental sector.

1034    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant, Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Economic Development to be administered by the Office of Tourism. The grant would fund the City’s plans to activate neighborhoods through watch parties that reflect the diversity and spirit of our communities. Each will feature a live match broadcast, family and youth oriented programming, and opportunities for local small businesses to participate as food vendors. Watch parties are tentative pending match up finalization. All watch parties will be held on City of Boston property. The City plans to host 6 watch parties, supported by this grant.

1035    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Four Thousand Ninety Five Dollars ($24,095.00) in the form of a grant, FY24 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement, awarded by United States Department of Justice, passed through the Massachusetts State Police / Crime Laboratory, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund training and continuing education for forensic examiners, criminalists and laboratory personnel.

1036    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in kind donation valued at Four Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars and Sixty Seven Cents ($428.67), representing the cost of tabling at the Boston Pride for the People Pride Festival to the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement by Boston Pride for the People. The purpose of this donation is to support the City’s participation in the 2026 Boston Pride for the People Celebration. This table will enable the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement to promote City programs and events, distribute resources, and directly engage with residents during Pride.

1037    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Vineet Gupta as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.

1038    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.

1039    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.

1040    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kathleen Connor as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 2026.

1041    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F relative to BPS student athlete school transfer policies, Docket #0698, passed by the City Council on April 1, 2026.

1042    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Erika Chen as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.

1043    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Katherine Davis Wheeler as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.

1044    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kay Schlozman as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.

1045    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 May 6, 2026.

1046    Communication was received from the Boston Air Pollution Control Commission regarding the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Regulations and the Statements of Fiscal Effect and Small Business Impact report.

1047    Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board, regarding a Notice of a Retirement Board Election for vacant Retirement Board seats.

1048    Communication was received from Councilor Murphy regarding the selective blocking of late file matters.

1049    Communication was received from Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian Worrell regarding their absence from the May 15, 2026 Blue Hill Avenue Bus Ride Along.

1050    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a recent violation on the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) from the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board.

1051    Communication was received from Councilor Weber regarding initial thoughts from the Chair on how the amendment process could work.

1052    Communication was received from MassDOT regarding temporary closures of Summer Street.

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 #0747, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Center for Youth & Families (BCYF) revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to pay salaries and benefits of employees and to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to operate the City Hall Child Care. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from tuition paid by parents or guardians of children enrolled at the center. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00).

0591    Order for a hearing to review funding, reimbursement, and accountability for police overtime details in the City of Boston.

0696    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Police Department staffing levels.

1053    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Age Waiver for the Maximum Age Requirement for Jorge Enriquez to Join the Boston Police Department.

1054    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to 17F Reform.

1055    Councilors Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding immediate replacement funding for Boston firefighter cancer screenings, health screenings, mental health supports, and safety, health, and wellness programming before the FY27 budget vote.

1056    Councilors Worrell and Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine FY26 snow and winter management costs.

1057    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding cancer causing chemicals in Boston Fire Department turnout gear and the transition to PFAs free replacement uniforms. 

1058    Councilors Worrell and Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine FY27 property tax rates.

1059    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding new City positions created since January 15, 2025.

1060    Councilors Pepén and Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing National Emergency Medical Services Week 2026.

1061    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing May as Bike Month.

1062    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Boston.

1063    Councilors Flynn and Murphy offered the following: Resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring our Gold Star Families and those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country.

1064    Councilors Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Resolution calling for the rescission of elected official salary increases and the redirection of savings to essential City services.

1065    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Boston Debate League.

1066    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) and increasing the COLA base for retirees in the Boston Retirement System.

1067    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution urging the Boston City Council to fulfill its fiscal duty by pursuing the budget amendment process. 

1068    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kilee Simon in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.

1069    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kristen Ransom and Dylan Ferguson in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.

1070    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alexa Santana and Ayanna Hines in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.

1071    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jaden Smith in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.

1072    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Megan Lovett in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.

Legislative Calendar for May 20, 2026.

1073    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Fenway Civic Association.

1074    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing The Neighborhood of West Roxbury's 175th anniversary celebration.

1075    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Matthew Ethan Bareng.

1076    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Mandy Bass.

1077    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Glenway's Group of Musicians.

1078    Councilors Pepén, Flynn and Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Mothers Against Drugs Inc. (MADMOMS).

1079    Councilors Durkan and Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Emerson College UnCommon Corner.

1080    Councilors Durkan and Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Copley Square Farmer's Market.

1081    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dr. Imari K. Paris Jeffries.