City Council Meeting

2025    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Four Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Twenty Cents ($2,409,496.20) in the form of a grant, the WIOA Youth Program Grant, 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 a comprehensive youth employment program to serve eligible youth, ages 14 24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.

2026    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and Twenty Cents ($1,822,840.20) in the form of a grant, WIOA Adult Activities, 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 services to help job seekers access employment, education, skills training, apprenticeships and support services.

2027    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($760,000.00) in the form of a grant, the FY27 Hazardous Materials Response Team Earmark Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant would fund the needs of the Boston Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team, per line item 8000 0600 of the FY27 General Appropriations Act.

2028    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) in the form of a grant, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Fellow, awarded by Harvard University to be administered by the Law Department. The grant would fund a City Leadership Fellow, who will serve as a partner with City departments in the advancement of City programs and policies.

2029    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Ninety Thousand One Hundred Five Dollars and Twenty Two Cents ($190,105.22) in the form of a grant, Apprenticeship Building America, awarded by the United States Department of Labor to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund equity pathways from pre apprenticeships to registered apprenticeships (RAPs) in the hospitality, construction, health care, and life sciences industries for underrepresented populations and underserved communities.

2030    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eight Seven Thousand Dollars ($187,000.00) in the form of a grant, East Boston Foundation Fund II, awarded by the Massachusetts Port Authority to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund the Age Strong Commission's operations and management of the East Boston Senior Center.

2031    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Mercy Robinson as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2029.

2032    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029.

2033    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Trish Cafferky as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston AFSCME Council 93, AFL CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.

2034    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Maya Getter as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston AFSCME Council 93, AFL CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.

2035    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lauren Healy as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston AFSCME Council 93, AFL CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.

2036    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lou Mandarini as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston AFSCME Council 93, AFL CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.

2037    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 30, 2026.

2038    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 October 7, 2026.

2039    Communication was received form Councilor Flynn regarding a block party in South Boston.

2040    Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board regarding the appointment of Dennis C. Callahan, Esquire as the fifth Board member of the Boston Retirement Board, for a term commencing on January 15, 2027 and expiring on January 15, 2030.

2041    The Constable Bonds of Ron Cobb, Burton Malkofsky, Alexa McNeil, and Rouseline Torres having been duly approved by the Collector Treasurer were received.

0180    Order for a hearing to discuss resources for the Boston Police Crime Laboratory.

0870    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.

2042    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Marcus Alexis.

2043    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the opportunity gap for young women and women of color.

2044    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for a hearing to assess how to best implement an elected Boston School Committee to improve Boston Public Schools' service provision, programming, community engagement processes, and other duties and responsibilities.

2045    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for a hearing to review Boston's updated 311 system, service request management, and accountability.

2046    Councilors Breadon and Louijeune offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the proposed changes on the 2030 Census under Code of Federal Regulations Part 60 and Part 70.

2047    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to review the City's decision making and permitting process for approval of a block party in South Boston.

2048    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the decision making and community process for the construction and removal of the O'Connor Way bike lane in South Boston.

2049    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss ongoing public safety and quality of life challenges in South Boston.

2050    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss issues of public safety and storage with the use of lithium ion batteries in micromobility devices.

2051    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding youth jobs.

2052    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of waiving the 10 year residency requirement for Boston Police civilian employees transferring to sworn officers.

Legislative Calendar for October 28, 2026.

2053    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Alexa Gomberg.

2054    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution congratulating Jenny Marcelin.

2055    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Pamela Carver.

2056    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Honorable Neil A. Hourihan.

2057    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ryan Whitcomb.

2058    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ken Sazama.

2059    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing four community leaders for their dedication and service to the community at the 2026 Gala Solidaridad.

2060    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing four individuals for 25 years of dedication to educating the whole student in mind, body, and character at Codman Academy Charter Public School.

2061    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dale Elliott, Jr.

2062    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing 12 individuals upon graduating from EMPath’s Economic Mobility Program.

2063    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Lovante Dixon.

2064    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Chant D'esperance Tour members.

2065    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Andre Kearns.

2066    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in tribute to Cinaï Rimpal.

2067    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in tribute to Jean Daniel St. Marc.

2068    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Fifth Annual Night in the Stacks.

2069    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing Sarah Benat.

2070    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Allen Knight.

2071    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Charles Yancey Book Fair.

2072    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Roxbury Action Program.

2073    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Tamika Turner.

2074    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Amanda Turner.

2075    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Sharmaine Jones.

2076    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Barbara Ogarro.

2077    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Kioumara Estrada.

2078    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Yrmaris Matias.

2079    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Zabdieli Diaz Rodriguez.