City Council

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · 12:00 PM PM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Boston City Council approved the FY2027 budget after multiple amendments, authorized $1 million in community safety grants, and confirmed several appointments to architectural and landmarks commissions. The council also passed numerous personnel orders for temporary city staff positions and tabled several hearings on housing, transportation, and urban planning topics for future discussion.

Key Decisions

FY2027 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order Passed as amended (12-1)
$1 million Cummings Community Safety Grant Passed (12-0)
Boston Public Schools revolving funds (3 orders for facilities, transportation, and technology) Passed (13-0)
Request for housing unit data (units and affordable units approved over past 10 years by district) Passed (10-0)
Multiple hearings on resident parking permits, school budget, driverless vehicles, and urban tree canopy Tabled

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Agenda

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Boston was held in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, City Hall on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:25 PM. President Breadon in the Chair. Present Councilors Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, and Worrell. City Clerk Alex Geourntas delivered the invocation, and the meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the June 3, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
2026-1181 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, Cummings Community Safety Grant, awarded by Cummings Foundation Inc. to be administered by the Office of Human Services. The grant would fund and support the Community Safety Initiative, Public Health Initiative, Community Events Initiative, and Youth Engagement Initiative.
Mayor Order
Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
2026-1182 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($3,220.00) in the form of a grant, the Massability/Rehabilitation Commission grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund employment and training assistance, career counseling and job search assistance for disabled individuals who are clients at Boston's MassHire Career Centers.
Mayor Order
Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES
REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
2026-1183 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 20, 2026.
Report of Public Officer
Action: Placed on file.

Placed on file.
2026-1184 Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: result of the election for a vacant elected board seat; Dennis C. Callahan was elected to serve as Trustee of the Boston Retirement Board for a term ending January 15, 2027.
Report of Public Officer
Action: Placed on file.

Placed on file.
2026-1185 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding protocol for the Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, and Boston Emergency Medical Services during the event of an elevator failure at Boston Housing Authority (BHA) developments.
Report of Public Officer
Action: Placed on file.

Placed on file.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
2026-0796 On the message and order, referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0796, 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, the committee submitted a report recommending that the appointment should be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-0797 On the message and order, referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0797, 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, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-0798 On the message and order, referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0798, for the confirmation of the appointment of David Dixon as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2028, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-0799 On the message and order, referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0799, 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, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-0800 On the message and order, referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0800, 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, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-1037 On the message and order, referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1037, 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, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-1038 On the message and order, referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1038, for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-1039 On the message and order, referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1039, 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, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-1040 On the message and order, referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1040, for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kathleen Connor as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 2026, submits a report recommending that the appointment ought to be confirmed. The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the appointment was confirmed.
2026-0741 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0741, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the maintenance and repair of Boston Public Schools facilities, including custodial and utility costs for extended building time, floor refinishing, landscaping and building repairs. Receipts from Lease, Permit for Use and Parking Fees for Boston Public Schools facilities will be deposited in the fund. Boston Public Schools Facilities will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall not exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0742 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0742, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 for Boston Public Schools Transportation costs, including bus and public transportation costs. This revolving fund shall be credited with revenue received by the Boston Public Schools Department for the provision of transportation to groups and entities for field trips and activities other than transportation to and from school. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0743 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0743, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to repair and purchase Boston Public Schools computer technology, including computers, mobile devices and instructional software. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from equipment sales and repair fees for Boston Public Schools technology. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0744 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0744, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Environment Conservation Commission revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 for the purpose of securing outside consultants including engineers, wetlands scientists, wildlife biologists, or other experts in order to aid in the review of proposed projects to the Commission, per the City’s ordinance protecting local wetland and promoting climate change adaptation. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from fees imposed by the Commission for the purpose of securing outside consultants. The Environment Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0745 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0745, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Distributed Energy Resource Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to facilitate the purchase of offsets of greenhouse gas emissions which shall be associated with a portion of the electricity consumed by the City annually; and to operate, maintain, monitor, and expand the City’s existing solar arrays and Boston Public Schools’ combined heat and power facilities. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from the sale of renewable and alternative energy certificates and demand response program revenues produced by combined heat and power units located at Boston Public Schools sites, and solar renewable energy certificates produced by the City’s photovoltaic arrays. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0746 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0746, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Equitable Emissions Investment (BERDO) revolving fund outlined in Section 1(g) of BERDO for Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 44 s. 53E1/2, to incur liabilities against and spend monies from such fund consistent with the Ordinance. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from Alternative Compliance Payments (ACP). ACPs are an approved emissions mitigation pathway that consists of payments equal to the average cost per metric ton of CO2e to decarbonize buildings. The Environment Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at $1,500,000, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0747 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0747, 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), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0748 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0748, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Law Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to purchase goods and services to pay for repairs to city property. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from recoveries for damages to city property caused by third parties. The Law Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Flynn).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0749 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0749, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to pay salaries and benefits of employees and to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to operate the Police Department Fitness Center. Revenue for this fund is derived from monthly membership fees. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0750 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0750, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the Canine Unit’s training programs for officers and police dogs from non-City of Boston law enforcement agencies. The Special Operations Division will charge tuition and other fees to outside law enforcement agencies for training with the Canine Unit. The tuition and other fees paid by outside agencies will be used to purchase training equipment, certify instructors, update facilities and provide funds for other training needs not otherwise budgeted. The Special Operations Division will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0751 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0751, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to purchase goods and services to support public art to enhance the public realm throughout the City of Boston. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from easements within the public way granted by the Public Improvement Commission. The Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Louijeune).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0752 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0752, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to purchase goods and services to support the operation of the Strand Theatre. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from rental fees for the use of the Strand Theatre. The Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Louijeune).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0753 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0753, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Mayor’s Office of Tourism revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to purchase goods and services to support events and programming on and around City Hall Plaza to advance tourism and promote participation in public celebrations and civic and cultural events. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from payments for the use of City Hall Plaza pursuant to CBC Chapter 11, section 7-14. The Mayor’s Office of Tourism will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Louijeune).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0754 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0754, approving an order authorizing a limit for the Transportation Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the operation of the bikeshare program within the City of Boston. This revolving fund shall be funded by system-generated user revenues, sponsorship revenues, and advertising revenues. The Transportation Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at $1,400,000, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed. Recess.
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed.
2026-0733 On the message and order, referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0733, for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass in an amended draft. Councilor Weber moved to substitute language in the committee report. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. The substitute committee report was properly substituted. Councilor Mejia objected to accepting the committee report. Recess. Committee members polled: yeas 6 (Weber, FitzGerald, Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, Pepén, Worrell), nays 1 (Culpepper). Yeas prevailed. Councilor Coletta Zapata offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Councilor Weber recused himself from discussion of the amendment. The amendment was properly before the body. Recess. On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the amendment was withdrawn. Councilor FitzGerald offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. The amendment was properly before the body. Councilor Coletta Zapata in the chair. Councilor Breadon in the chair. Motion by Councilor Mejia to lay the amendment on the table. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. The motion did not prevail; yeas 4 (Durkan, Flynn, Mejia, Worrell), nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber). Councilor FitzGerald moved to close debate. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed; yeas 10 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 3 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan). A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 10 (Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 3 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan). Councilor FitzGerald offered a second amendment. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Councilor Weber recused himself from discussion of the amendment. The amendment was properly before the body. A roll call vote was taken; the amendment passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), not present 1 (Weber). Councilor Flynn offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body. A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 2 (Flynn, Murphy), nays 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). Councilor Flynn offered a second amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body. A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 2 (Flynn, Murphy), nays 10 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 1 (Worrell). Councilor Flynn offered a third amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body. A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 2 (Flynn, Murphy), nays 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata). Councilor Mejia offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body. A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 3 (Culpepper, Mejia, Worrell), nays 9 (Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata). Councilor Mejia offered a second amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body. A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 4 (Culpepper, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber). Councilor Mejia offered a third amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body. A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 4 (Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Worrell), nays 9 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber). Councilor Culpepper offered an amendment. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. The amendment was properly before the body. A roll call vote was taken; the amendment did not pass; yeas 5 (Breadon, Culpepper, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), nays 7 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 1 (Mejia). Recess. The report was accepted; Docket #0733, the order as amended was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Mejia).
Committee Reports
Action: The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft.
MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
2026-1186 Ordinance to codify the Boston Homes Lottery Program by City Council district.
Council Ordinance
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1187 Order for a hearing to discuss and evaluate the Resident Parking Permit Program.
Council Hearing Order
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1188 Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools FY28 Budget.
Council Hearing Order
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1189 Order for a hearing to examine the City of Boston's role in regulating driverless vehicles.
Council Hearing Order
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1190 Order for a hearing to discuss the impact of road races on basic city services in District 2.
Council Hearing Order
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1191 Order for a hearing to discuss expanding urban tree canopy in the neighborhoods of District 2.
Council Hearing Order
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1192 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to the number of units and affordable units approved in the City of Boston over the last ten years by neighborhood and City Council District.
Council 17F Order
Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), not present 3 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia, Worrell).
2026-1193 Resolution recognizing June as Men's Health Awareness Month in the City of Boston.
Council Legislative Resolution
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1194 Resolution in support of a proposed local option for rent stabilization, housing affordability, and tenant stability.
Council Legislative Resolution
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1195 Resolution in support of Bill S. 1247 An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator.
Council Legislative Resolution
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
2026-1196 Resolution calling for long-term and sustainable public investment in school-year youth jobs.
Council Legislative Resolution
Action: Tabled.

Tabled.
GREEN SHEETS:
GS-6/10/26 Legislative Calendar for June 10, 2026.
Green Sheet
CONSENT AGENDA:
2026-1197 Resolution recognizing Glenway Musicians.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1198 Resolution recognizing two winners of the Dorchester Day Awards.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1199 Resolution in memory of Theresa "Terri" Perrotta.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1200 Resolution recognizing Amanda M. Washington.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1201 Resolution recognizing Rose's Place.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1202 Resolution recognizing O'Bryant TAG Seniors.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1203 Resolution in memory of Andree Anna David Mathurin.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1204 Resolution recognizing Rawchayl Sahadeo.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1205 Resolution recognizing Haitians and Haitian-Americans in sports and athletics.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1206 Resolution in memory of Frances Y. Dennis.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1207 Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Zachary Ulrich.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1208 Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Napoleon Jones-Henderson Day" in the City of Boston.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1209 Resolution honoring Patricia Spence.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1210 Resolution recognizing 7 centenarians of Allston-Brighton.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1211 Resolution recognizing six individuals upon "Education Day" and for their dedication to students and learning at Berea SDA Academy.
Consent Agenda Resolution
2026-1218 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Carla Indus Johnson, Juan Concepcion, and Gabrielle Waiter in City Council, effective Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
2026-1217 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Akesha John Quashie, Bradford Knowlton, Tariq Meyers, and Bayle Vines in City Council, effective Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
2026-1216 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Diana Bronchuk Duran, Sheri Cajuste, Edward Conley, and Gabriel Cruz in City Council, effective Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
The Chair stated that in absence of objection, 10 late-filed matters would be added to the Agenda. No objection being heard, the following matters were added:
2026-1214 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Matthew Martinelli, Anastasia Owen, Stephan Clarke, and Angela Yarde in City Council, effective Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
2026-1213 Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of City Council staff employees in City Council, effective Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
2026-1212 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Beatrix Knight in City Council, effective Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
2026-1215 Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Moira Carragee, Matthew Costas, Deborah Glennon, Malaya Hayes, Veniece Miller, and Alexander Rocha in City Council, effective Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
Councilor Culpepper motioned to lay Dockets #1186-1211 on the table. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Councilor Durkan offered an amendment to the motion that only Dockets #1186-1191 and #1193-1196 be laid on the table. The motion carried: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber), nays 1 (Mejia), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Worrell).
Councilor Weber, on behalf of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following:
Councilor Durkan, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, submitted the following:
The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following items:
Adjourned at 9:05 p.m. on motion of President Breadon, and in memory of William Sullivan, Helene L. "Betsy" McDonough, Richard Sullivan, and Mildred "Millie" Driscoll, to meet again on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Attest: Alex Geourntas City Clerk
The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
2026-1221 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Emily Polston, Jesse Purvis, Cindy Dieujuste-Jacob, and Julian Viviescas Mejia in City Council, effective Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
2026-1220 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Anthony Baez, Lauren Carmi, Holly Margulius, and Lily Sweeterman in City Council, effective Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.
2026-1219 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Akesha John Quashie, Bradford Knowlton, Tariq Meyers, and Bayle Vines in City Council, effective Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Personnel Orders
Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

Passed under suspension of the rules.

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