Legislation
Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Helen Chan Kwong as a Member of the Chinatown Trust Fund Committee, for a term expiring August 3, 2031. Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Ann Moy as a Member of the Chinatown Trust Fund Committee, for a term expiring August 3, 2031. Resolution recognizing Yap's Summer Youth League. Resolution celebrating the Great Elephant Migration and recognizing World Elephant Day. Resolution in memory of Robert E. Delano. Resolution recognizing Evelyn Hawkesworth. Resolution in memory of Eileen Kenner. Emergency resolution urging the City of Boston to oppose the leasing of parking spaces to ICE in Boston. On motion of Councilors Pepén and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution… Councilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Mohamed Diallo and Kilee Simon in City Council, effective August 1, 2026. Resolution recognizing 46 retiring teachers and BPS staff members. Communication was received from Renato Castelo, Director of the Office of Participatory Budgeting, of the report entitled "Ideas in Action: Evaluation and Review of the FY26 Cycle (2025-2026… Resolution recognizing Larry Seamans. Order for a hearing to discuss the future of Boston’s nighttime economy. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Worrell as original co-spon… Councilor Pepén called Docket #1552, resolution calling for an immediate housing stabilization response system for Boston residents who involuntarily lose work authorization due to federal c… Resolution recognizing the second weekend of August as "Crew Love Weekend" in the City of Boston. Ordinance Establishing Minimum Training Requirements For Unarmed Security Guards. Order for a hearing on traffic enforcement of blocked bike lanes and crosswalks. Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of renewal constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and end… Order for a hearing to review safety of the operation of heavy commercial vehicles and potential measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists in the City of Boston. Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of a new Inspectional Services constable, Carl C. Horner, authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of his bond for the peri… On the message and order, referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1514, to declare surplus City-owned property currently under the management of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and transfer the ca… Communication was received from Council President Liz Breadon to address an Open Meeting Law complaint and respond accordingly on behalf of the Boston City Council. Referred to the Law Depar… Resolution recognizing National Health Center Week and honoring Boston's community health centers. Councilor Breadon in the chair. On motion of Councilor Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to inclu… Legislative Calendar August 5, 2026. Resolution supporting state and federal oversight of Transdev safety records and calling for greater transparency and accountability in Boston Public Schools transportation. On motion of Cou… Resolution recognizing August 16, 2026 as Dominican Cultural Day. On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Santana and Pepén as original co-sponsors. On motion… Communication was received from Councilor Murphy regarding the requested briefing on Boston's Summer Public Safety Plan. Resolution recognizing the importance of Teen Dating Violence awareness. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durk… Communication was received from Councilor Murphy regarding a request for independent state oversight of Boston Public Schools transportation and Transdev. Resolution recognizing National Farmers Market Week. Councilor Culpepper in the chair. On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon,… Resolution in support of waiving the residency requirement to allow for transfers from other municipalities to the Boston Police Department. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were susp… Order for a hearing to explore a pilot program allowing the Boston Police Department to deploy noise cameras. Ordinance to Address Street Takeovers in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Murphy as original co-sponsors. Resolution recognizing August 6 as Jamaica Independence Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Cul… Resolution declaring August 18, 2026, as Shey Peddy Day in the City of Boston. Notice was received from the Auditing Department providing the Fiscal Year 2027 Payroll Allotment Schedules for all City Departments. 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 … Resolution recognizing Dan Cuddy. Resolution congratulating ABHC Brighton Farmers Market on their 10-year anniversary. Resolution in memory of William P. Marchione, Jr.Watch Boston legislation
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