City Council

Agenda

1. ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR MATTERS PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING IN THE CHRISTOPHER IANNELLA CHAMBER ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 AT 12:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
5. 2026-1030 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.
   Mayor Order
6. 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).
   Mayor Order
7. 2026-1032 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.
   Mayor Order
8. 2026-1033 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.
   Mayor Order
9. 2026-1034 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.
   Mayor Order
10. 2026-1035 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.
    Mayor Order
11. 2026-1036 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.
    Mayor Order
12. 2026-1037 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.
    Mayor Order
13. 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.
    Mayor Order
14. 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.
    Mayor Order
15. 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.
    Mayor Order
16. 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.
    Mayor Order
17. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES
18. REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
19. 2026-1042 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Erika Chen as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.
    Report of Public Officer
20. 2026-1043 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Katherine Davis-Wheeler as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.
    Report of Public Officer
21. 2026-1044 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kay Schlozman as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.
    Report of Public Officer
22. 2026-1045 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.
    Report of Public Officer
23. 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.
    Report of Public Officer
24. 2026-1047 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.
    Report of Public Officer
25. 2026-1048 Communication was received from Councilor Murphy regarding the selective blocking of late file matters.
    Report of Public Officer
26. 2026-1049 Communication was received from Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian Worrell regarding their absence from the May 15, 2026 Blue Hill Avenue Bus Ride-Along.
    Report of Public Officer
27. 2026-1050 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a recent violation on the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) from the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board.
    Report of Public Officer
28. 2026-1051 Communication was received from Councilor Weber regarding initial thoughts from the Chair on how the amendment process could work.
    Report of Public Officer
29. 2026-1052 Communication was received from MassDOT regarding temporary closures of Summer Street.
    Report of Public Officer
30. MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
31. 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).
32. Dockets #0736-0737, Orders for capital fund transfer appropriations.
33. Dockets #0738-0740, Orders for the Capital Budget, including loan orders and lease-purchase agreements.
34. 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).
35. 2026-0591 Order for a hearing to review funding, reimbursement, and accountability for police overtime details in the City of Boston.
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action
36. 2026-0696 Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Police Department staffing levels.
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action
37. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
38. 2026-1053 Petition for a Special Law re: An Age Waiver for the Maximum Age Requirement for Jorge Enriquez to Join the Boston Police Department.
    Council Home Rule Petition
39. 2026-1054 Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to 17F Reform.
    Council Home Rule Petition
40. 2026-1055 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.
    Council Hearing Order
41. 2026-1056 Order for a hearing to examine FY26 snow and winter management costs.
    Council Hearing Order
42. 2026-1057 Order for a hearing regarding cancer-causing chemicals in Boston Fire Department turnout gear and the transition to PFAs-free replacement uniforms.
    Council Hearing Order
43. 2026-1058 Order for a hearing to examine FY27 property tax rates.
    Council Hearing Order
44. 2026-1059 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding new City positions created since January 15, 2025.
    Council 17F Order
45. 2026-1060 Resolution recognizing National Emergency Medical Services Week 2026.
    Council Legislative Resolution
46. 2026-1061 Resolution recognizing May as Bike Month.
    Council Legislative Resolution
47. 2026-1062 Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
48. 2026-1063 Resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring our Gold Star Families and those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country.
    Council Legislative Resolution
49. 2026-1064 Resolution calling for the rescission of elected official salary increases and the redirection of savings to essential City services.
    Council Legislative Resolution
50. 2026-1065 Resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Boston Debate League.
    Council Legislative Resolution
51. 2026-1066 Resolution in support of 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and increasing the COLA base for retirees in the Boston Retirement System.
    Council Legislative Resolution
52. 2026-1067 Resolution urging the Boston City Council to fulfill its fiscal duty by pursuing the budget amendment process.
    Council Legislative Resolution
53. PERSONNEL ORDERS:
54. 2026-1068 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kilee Simon in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.
    Personnel Orders
55. 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.
    Personnel Orders
56. 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.
    Personnel Orders
57. 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.
    Personnel Orders
58. 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.
    Personnel Orders
59. GREEN SHEETS:
60. GS-5/20/26 Legislative Calendar for May 20, 2026.
    Green Sheet
61. CONSENT AGENDA:
62. 2026-1073 Resolution recognizing the Fenway Civic Association.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
63. 2026-1074 Resolution recognizing The Neighborhood of West Roxbury's 175th anniversary celebration.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
64. 2026-1075 Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Matthew Ethan Bareng.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
65. 2026-1076 Resolution recognizing Mandy Bass.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
66. 2026-1077 Resolution recognizing Glenway's Group of Musicians.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
67. 2026-1078 Resolution recognizing Mothers Against Drugs Inc. (MADMOMS).
    Consent Agenda Resolution
68. 2026-1079 Resolution recognizing the Emerson College UnCommon Corner.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
69. 2026-1080 Resolution recognizing Copley Square Farmer's Market.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
70. 2026-1081 Resolution recognizing Dr. Imari K. Paris Jeffries.
    Consent Agenda Resolution