City Council

Agenda

1. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Boston was held in the Christopher A. Iannella Chamber, City Hall on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:15 P.M. President Breadon in the Chair. Present Councilors Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, and Worrell. Absent Councilors Coletta Zapata and Santana. 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 July 8, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 8, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
5. 2026-1391 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($12,855,000.00) in the form of a grant, Bloomberg Philanthropies grant, awarded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund the Skilled Trades Initiative which aims to enhance vocational training, expand pre-apprenticeship opportunities, and support students’ participation in Registered Apprenticeship programs. The initiative focuses on student persistence and completion, employer engagement, and program coordination to build pathways in the construction industry, water utility management, and other skilled trades. This will be administered in collaboration with Boston Public Schools.
   Mayor Order
   Action: Referred to

   Referred to the Committee on Labor and Economic Development.

6. 2026-1392 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant award in the amount not to exceed Eight Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($810,000.00) from the Boston Planning and Development Agency for the Phillips Square Project.
   Mayor Order
   Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

   On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

7. 2026-1393 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Eight Dollars ($251,708.00) in the form of a grant, Save America's Treasures, awarded by the National Park Service to be administered by the Office of Historic Preservation. The grant would fund an archaeological assemblage that was excavated from the Parker-Harris Pottery Site in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, for personal and maintenance costs on collections currently housed at the Archaeology Laboratory, and a consultant's fee.
   Mayor Order
   Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

   On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

8. 2026-1394 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($240,806.50) in the form of a grant, the FY27 DMH CIT-TTAC Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund the implementation of 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for officers under the umbrella of the Bureau of Professional Standards.
   Mayor Order
   Action: Referred to

   Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

9. 2026-1395 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Eleven Cents ($225,125.11) in the form of a grant, the MBI Digital Equity Partnership Program, awarded by the United States Department of the Treasury, passed through the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant would fund services and support for residents of the Commonwealth who cannot afford broadband service and/or internet connected devices or lack the digital literacy skills needed to utilize the internet.
   Mayor Order
   Action: Referred to

   Referred to the Committee on City Services.

10. 2026-1396 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26 Fair Share Supplemental Funds, awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant would fund the replacement of public safety lighting in the Brighton neighborhood in the City of Boston.
    Mayor Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

11. 2026-1397 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a gift of 43 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Units of various types valued at Eighty-Four Thousand Two Hundred and Ten Dollars ($84,210.00) from FWC2026 US, Inc. This gift is awarded to the City of Boston through the Mayor’s Office for use in the public facilities of various departments across the City, including police stations, schools, and municipal offices.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.

12. 2026-1398 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars ($50,978.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Title III-C Nutrition Services Program Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund nutrition services for older adults in the City of Boston.
    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 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

13. 2026-1399 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Dollars ($23,860.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Title III-A Area Plan Administration Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund costs for the administration of Title III programs.
    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 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

14. 2026-1400 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($18,116.00) in the form of a grant, Federal FY26 Title III-D Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund services that assist older adults in Boston to prevent illness and manage chronic conditions.
    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 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

15. 2026-1401 Message and order approving the receipt of a Conservation Restriction on land at 0 Dale Street, Boston, MA 02136. The Grantor’s title of the land is located at Suffolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 70459, Page 316. That description of the land includes all the land in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts containing the entirety of a 44,137± square foot (1.013± acre) parcel of land (“Premises”), which Premises is which land is located at Unnumbered (aka “0”) Dale Street in the Hyde Park District of the City of Boston (numbered in the records of the Assessing Department as Parcel 1808198000), and formerly the property of the former Boston and Providence Railroad Company further bounded and described according to a plan of survey made by Harry R. Feldman, Inc., Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, Joseph L. Calabro, Jr., Registered Land Surveyor No. 15998, dated January 18, 1993 and recorded at Suffolk County Registry of Deeds Book 24453, Page 302.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

16. 2026-1402 Message and order approving the receipt of a Conservation Restriction on land at 190-198 West Eighth Street, Boston, MA 02127. The Grantor’s title of the land is located at Suffolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 71757, Page 35. That description of the land includes all the land in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts containing the entirety of the parcels of land, totaling 4,655 square feet of land, more or less, known as the Sister Mary Veronica Park, shown as “Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot 8, and Lot 9” on a survey dated August 12, 2025 titled “Plot Plan 190-198 West Eighth Street, South Boston, MA,” and prepared by Joyce Consulting Group, Braintree, Massachusetts.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

17. 2026-1403 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Samira Ahmadi, as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction And Disclosure Ordinance Review Board for a term expiring on May 23, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

18. 2026-1404 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Jessica Boatright, as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction And Disclosure Ordinance Review Board for a term expiring on April 24, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

19. 2026-1405 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Stephen Ellis, as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction And Disclosure Ordinance Review Board for a term expiring on May 26, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

20. 2026-1406 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Hessann Farooqi, as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction And Disclosure Ordinance Review Board for a term expiring on March 19, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

21. 2026-1407 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Lori Ferriss, as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction And Disclosure Ordinance Review Board for a term expiring on July 13, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

22. 2026-1408 Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Gail Latimore, as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction And Disclosure Ordinance Review Board for a term expiring on April 24, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

23. 2026-1409 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Camilo Esquivia-Zapata, as a Member of the Building Emissions Reduction And Disclosure Ordinance Review Board for a term expiring on July 20, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

24. 2026-1410 Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding Article 80 large project review and small project review denials at the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) due to parking relief. (Docket #1003 passed by Council on 5/13/2026).
    Mayor Order
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

25. REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
26. 2026-1411 Notice was received from Celina Barrios-Millner regarding her resignation as a Member of the City's Board of Appeals, effective April 6, 2026.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

27. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
28. 2026-1311 On the message and order, referred on July 8, 2026, Docket #1311, authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) for the purpose of paying the costs of a feasibility study and schematic design associated with a project for the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, located at 75 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02120. This includes the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of the Boston Public Schools, the committee submitted a report recommending that the docket ought to be read for the first time and assigned for further action.
    Committee Reports
    Action: The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed.

    The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana). Assigned for further action.

29. 2026-1312 On the message and order, referred on July 8, 2026, Docket #1312, authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study and schematic design work associated with window, door, and roof projects at the following schools: Boston Adult Academy, Joseph J. Hurley School, Ellis Mendell Elementary School, Joyce Kilmer K-8 School, and Lyon Upper 9-12 School. This includes the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of the Boston Public Schools, the committee submitted a report recommending that the docket ought to be read for the first time and assigned for further action.
    Committee Reports
    Action: The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed.

    The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana). Assigned for further action.

30. MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
31. 2026-1237 Order for a hearing regarding the future of the Boston Human Rights Commission.
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action
    Action: Remains in

    Remains in the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

32. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
33. 2026-1412 Ordinance Amending Boston's Regulations Related to Public Trust, Public Interest, and Police Transparency and Accountability.
    Council Ordinance
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

34. 2026-1413 Ordinance to Amend the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency.
    Council Ordinance
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

35. 2026-1414 Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 of the City of Boston Code - Ordinances, Prohibiting the Sale and Use of Synthetic Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Other Dangerous Chemical Compounds.
    Council Ordinance
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

36. 2026-1415 Ordinance Mandating Annual Reporting of Streets Projects.
    Council Ordinance
    Action: Referred to

    Councilor Culpepper in the chair. On motion of Councilors Pepén and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Weber as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

37. 2026-1416 Order for a hearing to improve recruitment of civilian crossing guards to serve Boston families.
    Council Hearing Order
    Action: Referred to

    Councilor Breadon in the chair. On motion of Councilors Pepén and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Culpepper as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

38. 2026-1417 Order for a hearing to discuss expanding access to skilled trades careers in the City of Boston.
    Council Hearing Order
    Action: Referred to

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Murphy as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Labor and Economic Development.

39. 2026-1418 Order for a hearing to review the status of Boston's citywide Bike Network Plan.
    Council Hearing Order
    Action: Referred to

    On motion of Councilors Weber and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Breadon as an original co-sponsor. Councilor Culpepper in the chair. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

40. 2026-1419 Order for a hearing regarding the City of Boston's response to noise complaints and enforcement of noise control laws.
    Council Hearing Order
    Action: Referred to

    Councilor Breadon in the chair. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

41. 2026-1420 Resolution urging improved response to noise complaints and enforcement of Boston's noise control laws.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 9 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Durkan, Mejia), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

42. 2026-1421 Order for a hearing regarding the future of the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science.
    Council Hearing Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Education.

43. 2026-1422 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science Capital Planning Process.
    Council 17F Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

44. 2026-1423 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the Massachusetts School Building Authority eligibility period for Madison Park Technical Vocational High School.
    Council 17F Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

45. 2026-1424 Resolution recommitting the City of Boston to Vision Zero 2030.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Pepén and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Breadon, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

46. 2026-1425 Resolution celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Day on July 15, 2026 in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Murphy and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Murphy, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

47. 2026-1426 Resolution in support of bills S.2344 and H.3754, an Act Relative to Traffic Regulation Using Road Safety Cameras.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Weber and Pepén as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Worrell, Weber, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

48. 2026-1427 Resolution in support of H. 4358 and S. 2662 on consumer protections for wheelchair users.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Councilor Flynn moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

49. 2026-1428 Resolution in support of nurses at Boston Medical Center.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors FitzGerald and Culpepper as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Flynn, FitzGerald, and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

50. 2026-1429 Resolution celebrating the retirement of Eddy Chrispin.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

51. 2026-1430 Resolution recognizing the Roxbury Neighborhood Council.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

52. 2026-1431 Resolution recognizing the month of July as Disability Pride Month.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Mejia and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 10 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan), absent 2 (Coletta Zapata, Santana).

53. 2026-1432 Resolution declaring July 1, 2026, as "Jaylen Brown Day" in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Mejia and Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Worrell as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Culpepper, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

54. 2026-1433 Resolution declaring July 26, 2026, as "BarberTime Day" in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

55. PERSONNEL ORDERS:
56. 2026-1434 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jordan Frias in City Council, effective July 11, 2026.
    Personnel Orders
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

57. 2026-1435 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jordan Frias in City Council, effective July 25, 2026.
    Personnel Orders
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

58. GREEN SHEETS:
59. GS-7/22/26 Legislative Calendar for July 22, 2026.
    Green Sheet
60. CONSENT AGENDA:
61. 2026-1436 Resolution recognizing John Connolly.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
62. 2026-1437 Resolution in memory of Jim Galvin.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
63. 2026-1438 Resolution recognizing Margie Washington's 103rd birthday.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
64. 2026-1439 Resolution in memory of Pete Doherty, “The Duke of Dorchester”.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
65. 2026-1440 Resolution in memory of David Joseph Gilmartin.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
66. 2026-1441 Resolution in memory of Janet Jones.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
67. 2026-1442 Resolution recognizing Modern Taekwondo Center.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
68. 2026-1443 Resolution recognizing Modern Party Art.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
69. 2026-1444 Resolution recognizing Cafe Polonia.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
70. 2026-1445 Resolution recognizing Michelle Burnett.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
71. 2026-1446 Resolution recognizing Symeon Tegos.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
72. 2026-1447 Resolution recognizing Aashka Dance Company members.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
73. 2026-1448 Resolution recognizing Aashka Dance Company volunteers.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
74. 2026-1449 Resolution in memory of Théophile Pierre.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
75. 2026-1450 Resolution in memory of Beverly Harris.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
76. 2026-1451 Resolution recognizing Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
77. 2026-1452 Resolution recognizing Radio Concord for their 33rd anniversary.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
78. 2026-1453 Resolution in memory of Rose Marie Nicholas.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
79. 2026-1454 Resolution in memory of Christopher Washington-Conway.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
80. 2026-1455 Resolution in memory of Pastor B. Christopher Sumner.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
81. 2026-1456 Resolution in memory of Liam D. Fittz.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
82. 2026-1457 Resolution recognizing Al’s Market.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
83. 2026-1458 Resolution in memory of Jean A. Tochterman.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
84. 2026-1459 Resolution recognizing Clarita Prudencio.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
85. 2026-1460 Resolution recognizing Dr. John F. Dolan.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
86. 2026-1461 Resolution recognizing Peter Scolaro.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
87. 2026-1462 Resolution recognizing Robert Casaletto.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
88. 2026-1463 Resolution recognizing Traci Walker Griffith.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
89. 2026-1464 Resolution congratulating Le Foyer Bakery on their 50th Anniversary.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
90. 2026-1465 Resolution congratulating Mendez Barbershop.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
91. 2026-1466 Resolution recognizing the Juan Bautista Cambiaso.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
92. 2026-1467 Resolution recognizing the Immunology Department Staff at Boston Children's Hospital.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
93. 2026-1468 Resolution recognizing July 24, 2026 as "Passion Pit Day" in the City of Boston.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
94. 2026-1469 Resolution in memory of Dudley McDonagh.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
95. 2026-1470 Resolution in memory of Freda T. Nolan.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
96. 2026-1471 Resolution recognizing Empower Peace Women 2 Women.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
97. 2026-1472 Resolution recognizing Brigadier General Enoch O'Dell "Woody" Woodhouse II.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
98. 2026-1473 Resolution recognizing U.S. Army Specialist Augusto Robles and Miles for Military.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
99. 2026-1474 Resolution recognizing West Ninth Street Residents and Community.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
100. 2026-1475 Resolution recognizing BCYF Tynan.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
101. 2026-1476 Resolution in memory of Carol Sullivan.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
102. 2026-1477 Resolution recognizing The National Asian Women's Association and Van Amanda Le.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
103. 2026-1478 Resolution recognizing Brighton Marine.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
104. 2026-1479 Resolution recognizing Mary Balaconis.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
105. 2026-1480 Resolution recognizing the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
106. 2026-1481 Resolution in memory of Helene L. "Betsy" McDonough.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
107. 2026-1482 Resolution recognizing the Haley House.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
108. 2026-1483 Resolution recognizing Visa Street Soccer Park and Bank of America.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
109. 2026-1484 Resolution recognizing Petit Robert Bistro.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
110. 2026-1485 Resolution in memory of Superintendent-In-Chief John Gill.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
111. 2026-1486 Resolution recognizing Michael J. McCormack.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
112. 2026-1487 Resolution recognizing Daily Provisions.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
113. 2026-1488 Resolution recognizing Wang YMCA of Chinatown.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
114. 2026-1489 Resolution recognizing La CASA.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
115. 2026-1490 Resolution recognizing Iiman Abdirahman.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
116. 2026-1491 Resolution recognizing Chaplain Clementina Chery.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
117. 2026-1492 Resolution recognizing the Americans with Disabilities Act.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
118. 2026-1493 Resolution recognizing Willie Gross.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
119. 2026-1494 Resolution recognizing Hanscom Federal Credit Union.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
120. 2026-1495 Resolution recognizing Sal's Ristorante & Pizzeria.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
121. 2026-1496 Resolution recognizing Boston Center for Independent Living.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
122. 2026-1497 Resolution recognizing Asian Community Development Corporation.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
123. 2026-1498 Resolution recognizing South Boston Neighborhood House.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
124. 2026-1499 Resolution recognizing Fairmont Residents and Community.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
125. 2026-1500 Resolution recognizing Bellflower Court Community.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
126. 2026-1501 Resolution recognizing Ruth Barkley Residents and Community.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
127. 2026-1502 Resolution recognizing The Foley Apartments Residents and Community.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
128. 2026-1503 Resolution recognizing Brian Hayward.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
129. 2026-1504 Resolution recognizing Brigitte Currier.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
130. 2026-1505 Resolution recognizing Jamie Fox.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
131. 2026-1506 Resolution recognizing Sue Fox.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
132. 2026-1507 Resolution recognizing John Edward Roche.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
133. 2026-1508 Resolution recognizing African American Veterans of Massachusetts.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
134. 2026-1509 Resolution recognizing The Hurley School.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
135. 2026-1510 Resolution recognizing Alex Cornacchini.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
136. Adjourned at 3:39 P.M. on motion of President Breadon, and in memory of Lisa Gregorio, Liam D. Fittz, Phil Short, Paul Mattaliano, Aaron Sawchuk, Janet Jones, David Joseph Gilmartin, Pete “Duke of Dorchester” Doherty, William Henry Wright, III, Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Yoseliani Marte, Flor Vasallo, Carolyn Tolman, Tony Fonseca, Rolando Molina, Dudley McDonagh, Freda Nolan, Corey “Prano” Murphy, and Louisa Gag, to meet again on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Attest: Alex Geourntas City Clerk
137. The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
138. The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following items:
139. The Chair stated that in absence of objection, two late-filed matters would be added to the Agenda. No objection being heard, the following matters were added:
140. Councilor Weber, on behalf of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following:
141. 2026-1512 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Cindy Dieujuste-Jacob, Emily Polston, Jesse Purvis, and Julian Viviescas Mejia in City Council, effective July 18, 2026.
     Personnel Orders
     Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

     Passed under suspension of the rules.

142. 2026-1511 Notice was received from Councilor Santana regarding his absence from the July 22, 2026 City Council Meeting.
     Report of Public Officer
     Action: Placed on file.

     Placed on file.