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, September 16, 2026 at 12:14 P.M. President Breadon in the Chair. Present Councilors Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, and Worrell. Pastor Wilson Santos, Congregation Lion of Judah, delivered the invocation, and the meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the August 26, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 26, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
5. 2026-1671 Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY27 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS).
   Mayor Order
   Action: Referred to

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

6. 2026-1672 Message and order for the Boston Police Department for FY27 in the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around sick time buyback at retirement. As originally presented to you, the FY27 budget request included a Reserve for Collective Bargaining - a separate appropriation to fund projected collective bargaining increases. A separate order has been filed to reduce that appropriation by One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00).
   Mayor Order
   Action: Referred to

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

7. 2026-1673 Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY27 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS-SO).
   Mayor Order
   Action: Referred to

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

8. 2026-1674 Message and order for the Boston Police Department for FY27 in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS - SO). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around paid details and summer vacation schedules. As originally presented to you, the FY27 budget request included a Reserve for Collective Bargaining - a separate appropriation to fund projected collective bargaining increases. A separate order has been filed to reduce that appropriation by One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand, Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00).
   Mayor Order
   Action: Referred to

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

9. 2026-1675 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Thirteen Million Four Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Seventy Dollars And Forty Cents ($13,471,070.40) in the form of a grant, FY2025 Urban Area Security Initiative, awarded by United States Department of Homeland Security, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Preparedness. The grant would fund the enhancement of regional preparedness and capabilities in designated high-threat, high-density areas.
   Mayor Order
   Action: Referred to

   Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

10. 2026-1676 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, the BPS Sundays Support Grant, awarded by the Barr Foundation to be administered by the Office of Arts & Culture. The grant would fund MOAC's Cultural Access Program (Museum Sundays), allocating 60% of the funds to the Innovation Fund and 40% to unrestricted project expenses.
    Mayor Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

11. 2026-1677 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26 Fair Share Supplemental Funds, awarded by Massachusetts Department of Transportation to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant would fund the ongoing support of street operations 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 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

12. 2026-1678 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($288,221.00) in the form of a grant, the FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program, awarded by United States Department of Justice to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund two Criminalist positions, overtime, lab supplies, equipment, and continuing education expenses.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

13. 2026-1679 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) in the form of a grant, BHCCI/Connect, Learn, Explore & CEF, awarded by Boston Children's Hospital to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant would fund the BHCCI/Connect, Learn & Explore and Child Entrepreneur Fund (CEF) Grant.
    Mayor Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    Referred to the Committee on Human Services. Later in session, Councilor Murphy moved for reconsideration of Docket #1679. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. Reconsideration prevailed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan). On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).

14. 2026-1680 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred One Dollars And Fifty Cents ($64,201.50) in the form of a grant, Federal FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant, awarded by Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Preparedness. The grant would fund the enhancement of operational capacity at the Boston Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and promote the professional development of OEM staff.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

15. 2026-1681 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty Cents ($51,980.30) in the form of a grant, FFY26 State Administrative Matching Grants for SNAP, awarded by USDA - Food & Nutrition Service, passed through the MA Executive Office of Health & Human Services, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund costs incurred to operate SNAP, including outreach and application assistance.
    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 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

16. 2026-1682 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, Food, Fuel and Shelter, awarded by The Boston Foundation to be administered by the Office of Food Justice. The grant would fund the expansion of the Boston Double Up Food Bucks Program to more communities.
    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 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

17. 2026-1683 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, Tuition Free Community College Expansion, awarded by the United States Department of Labor to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund the Community Project - Tuition-Free Community College Initiative.
    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 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

18. 2026-1684 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Dollars ($1,890.00) in the form of a grant, Project VOICE, awarded by the National Science Foundation, passed through the Georgia Institute of Technology, to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant would fund co-designing civic technology tools with and for youth in communities across Boston, MA, with the goal of strengthening neighborhood social cohesion and supporting youth mental health and resilience.
    Mayor Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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

19. 2026-1685 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Procurement Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to six (6) years for the purchase of Fire Apparatus (ladder, pumper, and tower trucks). The contract term would begin in September 2026 and end December 31, 2031. The City Council’s permission to enter into a contract of this type for a period of more than three years is required by section twelve of Chapter 30B of the General Laws. A term longer than three years will enable the City to ensure that the contract is in effect while the apparatus are being built for all three (3) fiscal year orders. Year 1 will be ordered in August of 2026, year 2 ordered in July of 2027, and year 3 ordered in July of 2028. The expected lead time for the apparatus is between twenty-four (24) to thirty-six (36) months, with delivery and payment for the final apparatus expected during 2031.
    Mayor Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order was passed.

    On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

20. 2026-1686 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Fred Penney, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2027.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

21. 2026-1687 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Maya Smith, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2027.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

22. 2026-1688 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Gina Smyth, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2027.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

23. 2026-1689 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kailie Benson, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2028.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

24. 2026-1690 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Mike Glasfeld, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2028.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

25. 2026-1691 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Jill Valdes-Horwood, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2028.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

26. 2026-1692 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Gabriela Coletta Zapata, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

27. 2026-1693 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Josh DeLisle, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

28. 2026-1694 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Oliver Sellers-Garcia, as a member of the Boston Waterways Board for a term expiring on September 14, 2029.
    Mayor Order
    Action: Referred to

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

29. REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
30. 2026-1695 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Richard Claytor as a Member of the Black Men and Boys Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2028.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

31. 2026-1696 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Alex Edwards as a Member of the Black Men and Boys Commission for a term expiring September 11, 2029.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

32. 2026-1697 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Abrigal Forrester as a Member of the Black Men and Boys Commission for a term expiring September 11, 2029.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

33. 2026-1698 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Matthew Gibson as a Member of the Black Men and Boys Commission for a term expiring September 11, 2029.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

34. 2026-1699 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Stanley Green as a Member of the Black Men and Boys Commission for a term expiring September 11, 2029.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

35. 2026-1700 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Reginald Jean as a Member of the Black Men and Boys Commission for a term expiring September 11, 2029.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

36. 2026-1701 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Desmond Kennard as a Member of the Black Men and Boys Commission for a term expiring September 11, 2029.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

37. 2026-1702 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ron Marlow as a Member of the Black Men and Boys Commission for a term expiring September 11, 2029.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

38. 2026-1703 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 August 26, 2026.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

39. 2026-1704 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn transmitting "Boston Public Schools - Procurements, Contracts, and Payments: Improper Workarounds and Oversight Failures Lead to Wasted Public Funds and Inaccurate Budget Reporting" by the Massachusetts Inspector General.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

40. 2026-1705 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a potential hate crime in the South End.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

41. 2026-1706 Communication was received from Councilor Worrell and Councilor Culpepper regarding a memo from Professor James Jennings on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign project.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

42. 2026-1707 Communication was received from Metro Boston Homeland Security regarding support for accept and expend of FY'25 UASI Grant funding.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Placed on file.

    Placed on file.

43. 2026-1708 Communication was received from the Mayor, pursuant to the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63, transmitting the City of Boston's 2025 Annual Surveillance Report.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

44. 2026-1709 Communication was received from the Boston Police Department regarding a revised Surveillance Use Policy for the Department's use of "Social Media Analysis Tools."
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

45. 2026-1710 The Constable Bonds of Christopher Castagna, Carl Jean-Louis, Philmore Phillip, Bianca Pierre and Patricia Sheets having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer were received and approved under the usual terms and conditions.
    Report of Public Officer
    Action: Approved under the usual terms and conditions

46. MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
47. 2026-1334 Order for a hearing to discuss the status of HVAC updates in the Boston Public Schools.
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action
    Action: Remains in

    Remains in the Committee on Education.

48. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
49. 2026-1711 Ordinance Amending and Extending Protections for Tenants Facing Displacement by Condominium or Cooperative Conversion.
    Council Ordinance
    Action: Referred to

    Councilor Culpepper in the chair. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

50. 2026-1712 Ordinance to Codify Abutters Meetings and Community Process for All Projects Seeking Zoning Relief in the City of Boston.
    Council Ordinance
    Action: Referred to

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

51. 2026-1713 Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Fiscal Accountability and Oversight of the Boston Public Schools.
    Council Home Rule Petition
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

52. 2026-1714 Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Melvin Casseus.
    Council Home Rule Petition
    Action: The rules were suspended; the petition was passed.

    On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).

53. 2026-1715 Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Authorizing Property Tax Relief for Community-Serving Non-Profit Organizations in the City of Boston.
    Council Home Rule Petition
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

54. 2026-1716 Order for a hearing to discuss the findings of the state Inspector General's Report on Boston Public Schools' procurements, contracts and payments and plans to improve fiscal management practices going forward
    Council Hearing Order
    Action: Referred to

    On motion of Councilors Weber and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Post-Audit.

55. 2026-1717 Order for a hearing to discuss San Francisco's reduced affordable housing requirements and Inclusionary Housing Program to address the housing crisis.
    Council Hearing Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

56. 2026-1718 Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts.
    Council Order
    Action: Referred to

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

57. 2026-1719 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding voter registration and Election Day voting procedures in the City of Boston.
    Council 17F Order
    Action: The rules were suspended; the order failed to pass.

    On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order failed to pass: yeas 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), nays 5 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, Pepén, Weber), present 4 (Culpepper, Durkan, Mejia, Santana).

58. 2026-1720 Resolution endorsing a financial literacy graduation requirement for Boston Public Schools.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Flynn and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Flynn, Santana, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

59. 2026-1721 Resolution in support of workers at Encore Boston Harbor.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Durkan as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Santana, Coletta Zapata, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

60. 2026-1722 Resolution denouncing hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander Community.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Flynn and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

61. 2026-1723 Resolution calling upon the Administration to honor its commitments to The People's Academy Inc. and ensure transparency and equity in the City's treatment of a Roxbury-based workforce development organization.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Flynn and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).

62. 2026-1724 Resolution condemning the United States Postal Service's proposal to permanently close the Allston Post Office branch.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Councilor Coletta Zapata in the chair. On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

63. 2026-1725 Resolution in support of mail-in voting.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Mejia, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

64. 2026-1726 Resolution in support of H.1405 / S.860: An Act Establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Weber and Mejia as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Breadon, Weber, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Flynn).

65. 2026-1727 Resolution in support of H.R. 1725 Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Councilor Breadon in the chair. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

66. 2026-1728 Resolution recognizing April 22 as "Yhinny Matos Day" in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Mejia and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

67. 2026-1729 Resolution recognizing September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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

68. 2026-1730 Resolution recognizing September 12, 2026, as Black Joy 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.

69. 2026-1731 Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Santana as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepén, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

70. 2026-1732 Resolution declaring September 18th as Ben Swan Day in the City of Boston.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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

71. 2026-1733 Resolution recognizing September 23, 2026 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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

72. 2026-1734 Resolution recognizing the 115th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Flag Raising for Taiwan Day.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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

73. 2026-1735 Resolution recognizing October 26, 2026 as Intersex Awareness Day.
    Council Legislative Resolution
    Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    On motion of Councilors Santana and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

74. PERSONNEL ORDERS:
75. 2026-1736 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cassandra Johnson in City Council, effective September 12, 2026.
    Personnel Orders
    Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

76. GREEN SHEETS:
77. GS-9/16/26 Legislative Calendar for September 16, 2026.
    Green Sheet
78. CONSENT AGENDA:
79. 2026-1737 Resolution recognizing TRUBU CIBAU.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
80. 2026-1738 Resolution recognizing the ribbon cutting of 43 Hemenway.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
81. 2026-1739 Resolution recognizing Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
82. 2026-1740 Resolution recognizing Dermot Kennedy.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
83. 2026-1741 Resolution recognizing June Weinberg.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
84. 2026-1742 Resolution in memory of Madeline J. LaMonica.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
85. 2026-1743 Resolution congratulating the Sacred Rose Center.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
86. 2026-1744 Resolution in memory of Noreen Kelly.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
87. 2026-1745 Resolution congratulating the Boston to Belfast Program.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
88. 2026-1746 Resolution congratulating Landry's Bicycles.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
89. 2026-1747 Resolution in memory of John Arun Basu.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
90. 2026-1748 Resolution in memory of John Patrick McLaughlin.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
91. 2026-1749 Resolution congratulating Marijane Diodati.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
92. 2026-1750 Resolution congratulating the Brazilian Independence Day Festival.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
93. 2026-1751 Resolution in memory of John Pierce Rousmaniere.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
94. 2026-1752 Resolution recognizing Rubiel Patiño.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
95. 2026-1753 Resolution recognizing Geoff Pipoly.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
96. 2026-1754 Resolution recognizing Wilner Auguste.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
97. 2026-1755 Resolution recognizing Alcides Velez, Jr.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
98. 2026-1756 Resolution recognizing Juan Carlos Ferrufino.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
99. 2026-1757 Resolution in memory of Denise Alena Washington.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
100. 2026-1758 Resolution recognizing Bianca Rose.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
101. 2026-1759 Resolution recognizing Shabazz Napier.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
102. 2026-1760 Resolution recognizing Cedar Grove Cemetery and the Boston Women's Heritage Trail.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
103. 2026-1761 Resolution recognizing Evenflow E. Guillomaitre.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
104. 2026-1762 Resolution recognizing Marcus Craigwell.
     Consent Agenda Resolution
105. The Chair stated that in absence of objection, four late-filed matters would be added to the Agenda. No objection being heard, the following matters were added:
106. The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
107. 2026-1769 The Constable Bond of Holsen Borgella having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer was received and approved under the usual terms and conditions.
     Report of Public Officer
     Action: Approved under the usual terms and conditions

108. 2026-1768 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kiara Montes De Oca in City Council, effective September 5, 2026.
     Personnel Orders
     Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

     Passed under suspension of the rules.

109. 2026-1767 Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gretta Healy in City Council, effective September 19, 2026.
     Personnel Orders
     Action: Passed under suspension of the rules.

     Passed under suspension of the rules.

110. Recess.
111. 2026-1770 Resolution to honor those killed in the Cape Verde bus crash and to support victims' families.
     Council Legislative Resolution
     Action: The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

     Recess. On motion of Councilors Worrell and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Worrell, FitzGerald, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Louijeune). Later in session, Councilor Louijeune moved for reconsideration of the vote. Seconded by Councilor Worrell. Reconsideration prevailed. On motion of Councilors Worrell, FitzGerald, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

112. Adjourned at 4:49 P.M. on motion of President Breadon, in memory of Ralph Cotellesso, Thomas Rose, Noreen Kelly, Madeline J. LaMonica, Elizabeth "Beth" Runkel, Edward Welch, Yhinny Matos, Victoria Williams, the 25 people who died in a bus accident in Fogo, Cape Verde, John Patrick McLaughlin, John Arun Basu, Effie Vasiliades, Sister Betty Cawley, and Gloria Steinem, to meet again on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Attest: Alex Geourntas City Clerk
113. The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following items:
114. The Chair stated that in absence of objection, 1 late-filed matter would be added to the Agenda. Objection by Councilor Durkan.