City Council

Agenda

1. ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR MATTERS PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING IN THE CHRISTOPHER A. IANNELLA CHAMBER ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026 AT 12:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
5. 2026-2025 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Four Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Twenty Cents ($2,409,496.20) in the form of a grant, the WIOA Youth Program Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund a comprehensive youth employment program to serve eligible youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.
   Mayor Order
6. 2026-2026 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars and Twenty Cents ($1,822,840.20) in the form of a grant, WIOA Adult Activities, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund services to help job seekers access employment, education, skills training, apprenticeships and support services.
   Mayor Order
7. 2026-2027 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($760,000.00) in the form of a grant, the FY27 Hazardous Materials Response Team Earmark Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant would fund the needs of the Boston Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team, per line item 8000-0600 of the FY27 General Appropriations Act.
   Mayor Order
8. 2026-2028 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) in the form of a grant, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Fellow, awarded by Harvard University to be administered by the Law Department. The grant would fund a City Leadership Fellow, who will serve as a partner with City departments in the advancement of City programs and policies.
   Mayor Order
9. 2026-2029 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Ninety Thousand One Hundred Five Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($190,105.22) in the form of a grant, Apprenticeship Building America, awarded by the United States Department of Labor to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund equity pathways from pre-apprenticeships to registered apprenticeships (RAPs) in the hospitality, construction, health care, and life sciences industries for underrepresented populations and underserved communities.
   Mayor Order
10. 2026-2030 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Eight-Seven Thousand Dollars ($187,000.00) in the form of a grant, East Boston Foundation Fund II, awarded by the Massachusetts Port Authority to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund the Age Strong Commission's operations and management of the East Boston Senior Center.
    Mayor Order
11. 2026-2031 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Mercy Robinson as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, for a term expiring May 1, 2029.
    Mayor Order
12. 2026-2032 Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of new constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029.
    Mayor Order
13. REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
14. 2026-2033 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Trish Cafferky as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.
    Report of Public Officer
15. 2026-2034 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Maya Getter as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.
    Report of Public Officer
16. 2026-2035 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lauren Healy as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.
    Report of Public Officer
17. 2026-2036 Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Lou Mandarini as an Employer/Management Trustee of the City of Boston-AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO Housing Trust Fund, for a term expiring January 10, 2028.
    Report of Public Officer
18. 2026-2037 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 September 30, 2026.
    Report of Public Officer
19. 2026-2038 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 October 7, 2026.
    Report of Public Officer
20. 2026-2039 Communication was received form Councilor Flynn regarding a block party in South Boston.
    Report of Public Officer
21. 2026-2040 Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board regarding the appointment of Dennis C. Callahan, Esquire as the fifth Board member of the Boston Retirement Board, for a term commencing on January 15, 2027 and expiring on January 15, 2030.
    Report of Public Officer
22. 2026-2041 The Constable Bonds of Ron Cobb, Burton Malkofsky, Alexa McNeil, and Rouseline Torres having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer were received.
    Report of Public Officer
23. MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
24. 2026-0180 Order for a hearing to discuss resources for the Boston Police Crime Laboratory.
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action
25. 2026-0870 Order for a hearing to examine the circumstances surrounding in-custody deaths at the Suffolk County House of Correction and systemic factors contributing to mortality in custody.
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action
26. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
27. 2026-2042 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 Marcus Alexis.
    Council Home Rule Petition
28. 2026-2043 Order for a hearing to discuss the opportunity gap for young women and women of color.
    Council Hearing Order
29. 2026-2044 Order for a hearing to assess how to best implement an elected Boston School Committee to improve Boston Public Schools' service provision, programming, community engagement processes, and other duties and responsibilities.
    Council Hearing Order
30. 2026-2045 Order for a hearing to review Boston's updated 311 system, service request management, and accountability.
    Council Hearing Order
31. 2026-2046 Order for a hearing regarding the proposed changes on the 2030 Census under Code of Federal Regulations Part 60 and Part 70.
    Council Hearing Order
32. 2026-2047 Order for a hearing to review the City's decision-making and permitting process for approval of a block party in South Boston.
    Council Hearing Order
33. 2026-2048 Order for a hearing to discuss the decision-making and community process for the construction and removal of the O'Connor Way bike lane in South Boston.
    Council Hearing Order
34. 2026-2049 Order for a hearing to discuss ongoing public safety and quality of life challenges in South Boston.
    Council Hearing Order
35. 2026-2050 Order for a hearing to discuss issues of public safety and storage with the use of lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.
    Council Hearing Order
36. 2026-2051 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding youth jobs.
    Council 17F Order
37. 2026-2052 Resolution in support of waiving the 10-year residency requirement for Boston Police civilian employees transferring to sworn officers.
    Council Legislative Resolution
38. GREEN SHEETS:
39. GS-10/28/26 Legislative Calendar for October 28, 2026.
    Green Sheet
40. CONSENT AGENDA:
41. 2026-2053 Resolution recognizing Alexa Gomberg.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
42. 2026-2054 Resolution congratulating Jenny Marcelin.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
43. 2026-2055 Resolution recognizing Pamela Carver.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
44. 2026-2056 Resolution recognizing Honorable Neil A. Hourihan.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
45. 2026-2057 Resolution recognizing Ryan Whitcomb.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
46. 2026-2058 Resolution recognizing Ken Sazama.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
47. 2026-2059 Resolution recognizing four community leaders for their dedication and service to the community at the 2026 Gala Solidaridad.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
48. 2026-2060 Resolution recognizing four individuals for 25 years of dedication to educating the whole student in mind, body, and character at Codman Academy Charter Public School.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
49. 2026-2061 Resolution recognizing Dale Elliott, Jr.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
50. 2026-2062 Resolution recognizing 12 individuals upon graduating from EMPath’s Economic Mobility Program.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
51. 2026-2063 Resolution recognizing Lovante Dixon.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
52. 2026-2064 Resolution recognizing Chant D'esperance Tour members.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
53. 2026-2065 Resolution recognizing Andre Kearns.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
54. 2026-2066 Resolution in tribute to Cinaï Rimpal.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
55. 2026-2067 Resolution in tribute to Jean Daniel St. Marc.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
56. 2026-2068 Resolution recognizing the Fifth Annual Night in the Stacks.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
57. 2026-2069 Resolution recognizing Sarah Benat.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
58. 2026-2070 Resolution recognizing Allen Knight.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
59. 2026-2071 Resolution recognizing the Charles Yancey Book Fair.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
60. 2026-2072 Resolution recognizing Roxbury Action Program.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
61. 2026-2073 Resolution recognizing Tamika Turner.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
62. 2026-2074 Resolution recognizing Amanda Turner.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
63. 2026-2075 Resolution recognizing Sharmaine Jones.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
64. 2026-2076 Resolution recognizing Barbara Ogarro.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
65. 2026-2077 Resolution recognizing Kioumara Estrada.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
66. 2026-2078 Resolution recognizing Yrmaris Matias.
    Consent Agenda Resolution
67. 2026-2079 Resolution recognizing Zabdieli Diaz-Rodriguez.
    Consent Agenda Resolution