City Council

Agenda

1. ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR MATTERS PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING IN THE CHRISTOPHER IANNELLA CHAMBER ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 AT 12:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 20, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
5. 2026-1083 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) in the form of a grant, Community Safety Initiative, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund the City of Boston's comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing gun, gang, and youth violence in the City.
   Mayor Order
6. 2026-1084 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($39,000.00) in the form of a grant, Donation of MSP Surplus Vessel - Marine 43, awarded by Massachusetts State Police / Crime Laboratory to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund the transfer of one 1979 Coast Guard UTB Patrol Boat "Marine 43" from the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit to the Boston Police Harbor Patrol Unit.
   Mayor Order
7. 2026-1085 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Dollars ($20,930.00) in the form of a grant, the El Centro Fellowship grant, awarded by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant would fund the fellowship program for El Centro IT training program graduates.
   Mayor Order
8. 2026-1086 Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding all grant programs, contacts, and funding provided to nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations and external partners in Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027, including all reductions, eliminations, and changes in funding, Docket #0873, passed by the City Council on April 29, 2026.
   Mayor Order
9. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES
10. REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
11. 2026-1087 Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., returning Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:15 P.M.
    Report of Public Officer
12. 2026-1088 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 April 29, 2026.
    Report of Public Officer
13. 2026-1089 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 13, 2026.
    Report of Public Officer
14. 2026-1090 Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Application of West End Library Preservation Associates Limited Partnership for authorization and approval of a project pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 121A and the Acts of 1960, Chapter 652, each as amended, for the West End Library Redevelopment Project in the West End neighborhood of Boston.”
    Report of Public Officer
15. 2026-1091 Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mildred Hailey Phase One Chapter 121A Project, first amendment to report and decision.”
    Report of Public Officer
16. 2026-1092 Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mildred Hailey Phase One Chapter 121A Project Phase 4A and Phase 4B second amendment to report and decision.”
    Report of Public Officer
17. 2026-1093 Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mildred Hailey Phase One Chapter 121A Project, completion of design review procedures for Phase 4A and Phase 4B, second amendment to report and decision.”
    Report of Public Officer
18. 2026-1094 Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Franklin Hill Phase 2A and 2B Chapter 121A Project, amendment to report and decision and regulatory agreement.”
    Report of Public Officer
19. 2026-1095 Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mattapan Heights III Chapter 121A Project, second amendment to report and decision.”
    Report of Public Officer
20. 2026-1096 Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #294.24 - The Swallow Mansion, 33 Cordis Street, Charlestown, MA (in effect after July 1, 2026 if not acted upon).
    Report of Public Officer
21. 2026-1097 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn transmitting the Wolf & Company audit.
    Report of Public Officer
22. 2026-1098 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a double amputee, disabled veteran, sleeping outside due to an elevator failure at BHA Ruth Barkley apartments.
    Report of Public Officer
23. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
24. 2026-0969 The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred on May 13, 2026, Docket #0969, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Million Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Four Dollars ($12,573,604.00) in the form of a grant, 2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Preparedness. The grant would fund support to the safety and security needs of our Massachusetts state and local entities directly involved with providing services for the Boston 2026 World Cup event, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
    Committee Reports
25. 2026-1030 The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #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, submits a report that the order ought to pass.
    Committee Reports
26. 2026-1031 The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on May 20, 2026 Docket #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), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
    Committee Reports
27. MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
28. 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).
29. Dockets #0736-0737, Orders for capital fund transfer appropriations.
30. Dockets #0738-0740, Orders for the Capital Budget, including loan orders and lease-purchase agreements.
31. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
32. 2026-1099 Ordinance to require quarterly revenue reports to be provided to the City Council.
    Council Ordinance
33. 2026-1100 Resolution to receive quarterly revenue reports from the Finance Cabinet.
    Council Legislative Resolution
34. 2026-1101 Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's Main Streets Programs and the recently released Wolf & Company audit.
    Council Hearing Order
35. 2026-1102 Order for a hearing regarding the City Council's authority to adopt, amend, or reject the annual budget under the Boston City Charter.
    Council Hearing Order
36. 2026-1103 Order for a hearing to examine eliminating minimum lot size requirements in District 4.
    Council Hearing Order
37. 2026-1104 Order for a hearing to examine the elimination of the Boston Human Rights Commission in the FY27 operating budget.
    Council Hearing Order
38. 2026-1105 Order for a hearing to explore the creation and maintenance of public bathroom facilities in the City of Boston.
    Council Hearing Order
39. 2026-1106 Order for a hearing to discuss the 2025 Boston Firearm Trafficking Report.
    Council Hearing Order
40. 2026-1107 Order for a hearing to discuss the findings of the 2025 Annual Report by the Boston Disability Commission.
    Council Hearing Order
41. 2026-1108 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the number of parking meters and annual revenue generated in the City of Boston.
    Council 17F Order
42. 2026-1109 Resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Month.
    Council Legislative Resolution
43. 2026-1110 Resolution affirming the City of Boston's commitment to green infrastructure.
    Council Legislative Resolution
44. 2026-1111 Resolution recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
45. 2026-1112 Resolution recognizing Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
46. 2026-1113 Resolution calling for a federal investigation into Boston Housing Authority (BHA) elevator failures.
    Council Legislative Resolution
47. PERSONNEL ORDERS:
48. 2026-1114 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Mohamed Diallo in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.
    Personnel Orders
49. 2026-1115 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee George Yousif Abdallah in City Council, effective June 20, 2026.
    Personnel Orders
50. GREEN SHEETS:
51. GS-6/3/26 Legislative Calendar for June 3, 2026.
    Green Sheet
52. CONSENT AGENDA:
53. 2026-1116 Resolution in memory of Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr., Boston Fire Department, Local 718.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
54. 2026-1117 Resolution congratulating Young Man With a Plan.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
55. 2026-1118 Resolution recognizing 12 graduates and volunteers of Roslindale ESOL courses.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
56. 2026-1119 Resolution in memory of Rita Joan Garufi.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
57. 2026-1120 Resolution recognizing Aileen Montour.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
58. 2026-1121 Resolution recognizing Cafe Polonia.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
59. 2026-1122 Resolution recognizing Dorchester Day Honors.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
60. 2026-1123 Resolution recognizing Dorchester Day Awards.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
61. 2026-1124 Resolution recognizing 2026 District 3 Legacy Businesses.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
62. 2026-1125 Resolution in memory of Joseph W. Donovan.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
63. 2026-1126 Resolution recognizing Colectivo Brothers & Sisters.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
64. 2026-1127 Resolution recognizing Pvt. William P. Nearen.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
65. 2026-1128 Resolution recognizing Manlio Mendez.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
66. 2026-1129 Resolution recognizing B/SPOKE Fitness Studio.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
67. 2026-1130 Resolution recognizing Michael Schmidt and Tara Lyons.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
68. 2026-1131 Resolution recognizing Dayanara Hernandez Cabrera and 21 other East Boston High School - Fisher College dual enrollment graduates.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
69. 2026-1132 Resolution recognizing Democracy Brewing.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
70. 2026-1133 Resolution recognizing Elaine Anoli.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
71. 2026-1134 Resolution recognizing Skippy Imbergamo.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
72. 2026-1135 Resolution recognizing Nick Moulaison, Ann Guange, and Gina Guange.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
73. 2026-1136 Resolution recognizing Joanna Cataldo.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
74. 2026-1137 Resolution recognizing Father Angel Pedro Alvarez.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
75. 2026-1138 Resolution recognizing Jane O’Reilly.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
76. 2026-1139 Resolution in memory of Teresa Basile.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
77. 2026-1140 Resolution recognizing Grace Gans-Linnane.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
78. 2026-1141 Resolution recognizing John Coleman.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
79. 2026-1142 Resolution recognizing Carole Coleman.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
80. 2026-1143 Resolution recognizing Mario Umana Academy.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
81. 2026-1144 Resolution recognizing Sacred Heart Parish.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
82. 2026-1145 Resolution recognizing Captain Dean Bickerton.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
83. 2026-1146 Resolution recognizing Sarah Frederick.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
84. 2026-1147 Resolution recognizing the Latino Law Enforcement Group of Boston.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
85. 2026-1148 Resolution recognizing John Messia Jr.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
86. 2026-1149 Resolution recognizing Bobby Juliano.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
87. 2026-1150 Resolution in memory of Maria E. Juliano.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
88. 2026-1151 Resolution in memory of Alexander Nguyen.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
89. 2026-1152 Resolution recognizing the Boston Center for Independent Living.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
90. 2026-1153 Resolution in memory of Barry J. Callow.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
91. 2026-1154 Resolution recognizing the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
92. 2026-1155 Resolution recognizing the Michael J. Perkins Elementary School.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
93. 2026-1156 Resolution recognizing the James F. Condon School.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
94. 2026-1157 Resolution declaring May 21, 2026 as "Fenway Community Center Day."
    Consent Agenda Resolution
95. 2026-1158 Resolution recognizing John Tobin.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
96. 2026-1159 Resolution recognizing Roberta Smalls.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
97. 2026-1160 Resolution recognizing Mothers Against Drugs, Inc.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
98. 2026-1161 Resolution recognizing Officer Joaquim P. Antunes III.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
99. 2026-1162 Resolution recognizing Roscoe Hamer.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
100. 2026-1163 Resolution recognizing Rev. Oscar J. Pratt, Jr.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
101. 2026-1164 Resolution recognizing Nuevo Dia Adult Day Health Center's West Roxbury location.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
102. 2026-1165 Resolution in recognition of Ariella Hellman.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
103. 2026-1166 Resolution in recognition of @ Union and two other winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Award.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
104. 2026-1167 Resolution recognizing the Islamic Society of Boston.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
105. 2026-1168 Resolution recognizing Petit Robert Bistro.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
106. 2026-1169 Resolution recognizing Dr. Angela Paige Cook.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
107. 2026-1170 Resolution recognizing Reverend Joe Cook.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
108. 2026-1171 Resolution recognizing Fred Woodard.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
109. 2026-1172 Resolution recognizing Tariq Meyers.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
110. 2026-1173 Resolution in memory of Reverend Franklin Murray Sr.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
111. 2026-1174 Resolution in memory of Roscoe Baker.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
112. 2026-1175 Resolution recognizing Andrea Puckerine-Braxton.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
113. 2026-1176 Resolution in memory of Eileen Kenner.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
114. 2026-1177 Resolution in memory of Nerva Desir.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
115. 2026-1178 Resolution in memory of Giovanni "Gio" Bala.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
116. 2026-1179 Resolution in memory of Hazel T. Williams.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
117. 2026-1180 Resolution declaring May 26, 2026 "Frantzdy Pierrot Day."
     Consent Agenda Resolution