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September 23, 2026 ·12:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 84 items

  1. 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 23, 2026 at 12:10 P.M. President Breadon in the Chair. Present Councilors Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, and Worrell. Assistant City Clerk Dassie Bheecham delivered the invocation, and the meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the September 16, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed.
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
  4. 4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
  5. 5 Message and order authorizing an appropriation order to amend the FY27 Community Preservation Fund’s (“the Fund”) appropriation in the amount of Forty-Seven Million Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars ($47,265,655.00) from the Fund’s estimated annual revenues for Fiscal Year 2027, to be appropriated and reserved for future recommendation by the CPC and appropriation by City Council consistent with the Act. This number includes both the originally approved FY27 revenue of Thirty-Nine Million Five Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars ($39,587,798.00), as well as Seven Million Six Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars ($7,677,857.00) in unused revenues from projects in previous fiscal years. 2026-1771 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  6. 6 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Three Hundred Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars ($1,361,182.00) in the form of a grant, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, awarded by United States Department of the Treasury, passed through the MA Metropolitan Area Planning Council, to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant would fund equipment and engineering services for the expansion of the City's broadband network throughout two Boston Housing Authority Campuses. 2026-1772 Referred to
  7. 7 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, the FY26 Boston Regional Intelligence Center Earmark, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund upgrading, expanding, and integrating technology and protocols related to anti-terrorism, anti-crime, anti-gang and emergency response. 2026-1773 Referred to
  8. 8 The Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement, to which was referred on September 23, 2026 Docket #1774, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in the form of a grant, MOIA Mayors Migration Council, awarded by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to be administered by the Department of Immigrant Advancement. The grant would fund support for city-led programs that advance relief, inclusion, and opportunity for underserved communities in Boston through the Global Cities Fund, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. 2026-1774 Referred to
  9. 9 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Eighty Cents ($267,721.80) in the form of a grant, WIOA Youth Activities Admin 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 program that focuses primarily on out-of-school youth, between ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment. 2026-1775 Referred to
  10. 10 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the form of a grant, Permanent Fund for Boston Grant, awarded by The Boston Foundation, to be administered by the OYEO Admin. The grant would fund supporting the design and implementation of a pilot integrating school-based career pathways, paid youth employment, and postsecondary learning at BPS high schools with established health career pathways to address the challenges and opportunities facing Greater Boston communities. 2026-1776 Referred to
  11. 11 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the form of a grant, Boston Family Days Program Support, awarded by The Boston Foundation to be administered by the Office of Arts & Culture. The grant would fund support of the Boston Family Days Program from Amazon via the Boston Foundation. The previous instance of this grantor's support for the program (via project code ART24026) occurred when the program was known as the Cultural Access Pilot Program, or BPS Sundays. 2026-1777 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  12. 12 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars and Eighty Cents ($202,537.80) in the form of a grant, WIOA Adult Activities Admin 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 the creation of a seamless system of adult education workforce preparation and training services. 2026-1778 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  13. 13 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, the Boston Family Days Grant, awarded by The Boston Foundation, to be administered by the Office of Arts & Culture. The grant would fund the Boston Family Days program from 2026-2027, provided by the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation. 2026-1779 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  14. 14 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, Mayor's Office of Human Services' Connect, Learn and Explore Initiative, awarded by Boston Children's Hospital to be administered by the Office of Human Services. The grant would fund an annual citywide activation summit for youth, host recurring professional development sessions and network convenings for youth workers, and conduct a youth needs assessment. 2026-1780 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  15. 15 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) in the form of a grant, the Liberty Mutual Climate Resiliency Grant, awarded by Liberty Mutual Foundation INC, passed through the Boston Local Development Corporation, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund mitigative and adaptive approaches to climate change. By supporting innovative solutions, scaling proven strategies, and promoting nature-based initiatives, this funding empowers grassroots efforts to tackle environmental challenges. 2026-1781 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  16. 16 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00) in the form of a grant, the FY27 DMH Co-Response Grant, awarded by MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund one full-time recovery coach hired through BEST. 2026-1782 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  17. 17 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ninety-Two Thousand One Hundred One Dollars and Forty Cents ($92,101.40) in the form of a grant, WIOA Dislocated Workers Admin 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 individualized career services and training services for dislocated workers to rejoin the workforce as early as possible and overcome barriers to employment. 2026-1783 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  18. 18 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, Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund, awarded by Bloomberg Philanthropies to be administered by the OYEO Admin. The grant would fund the launch of open innovation competitions and mobilize young people ages 15-24 to design, develop, and implement youth-driven solutions that address pressing local needs and align with the city's climate goals. 2026-1784 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  19. 19 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, the Friends of Youth Opportunity Boston Baupost Grant, awarded by The Baupost Group to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund opportunities for young people ages 14-24 to work and learn along with intensive staff support. 2026-1785 Referred to
  20. 20 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($43,312.50) in the form of a grant, the FYOB MLK Scholars Program Grant, awarded by The Boston Foundation to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund summer jobs, financial education, and professional development opportunities for Boston youth. 2026-1786 Referred to
  21. 21 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty Thousand Sixty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Four Cents ($40,063.54) in the form of a grant, WPP SNAP Expansion Grant, awarded by USDA - Food & Nutrition Service, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund enhanced job search services for TAFDC and SNAP participants, including career counseling, workshops, job fairs, and free job search resources through Boston's MassHire Career Centers. 2026-1787 Referred to
  22. 22 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) in the form of a grant, Elevate Cities Program, awarded by Elevate Cities, to be administered by the Mayor's Office. The grant would fund services to support the neighborhood block party/community activation stipends and the Good Neighbor Day event. 2026-1788 Referred to
  23. 23 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) in the form of a grant, BTHC Program, awarded by Donor Group to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund free tax preparation and filing services to low-moderate income Boston residents. 2026-1789 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  24. 24 Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY23 National Violent Death Reporting System, awarded by MA Department of Public Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund data collection by the Bureau of Investigative Services and the Drug Control Unit. 2026-1790 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  25. 25 REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
  26. 26 Communication was received from Council President Breadon transmitting a letter from Boston Elected Officials re: Opposition to Permanent Closure of the Boston-Allston Post Office Branch. 2026-1791 Placed on file.
  27. 27 Communication was received from Councilor Murphy regarding Tremont Street and Parker Street roadway markings and safety concerns. 2026-1792 Placed on file.
  28. 28 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. 2026-1793 Placed on file.
  29. 29 Communication was received from Jeffrey B. Mullan, for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, re: State Highway Alteration Plan and Alteration and City Layout -- Laying Out and Transfer of a Portion of Congress Street and All of West Service Road to the City of Boston. 2026-1794 Placed on file.
  30. 30 The Constable Bond of Joseph Smith having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer was received and approved under the usual terms and conditions. 2026-1795 Approved under the usual terms and conditions
  31. 31 MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
  32. 32 On the message and order, referred on June 3, 2026, Docket #1085, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Dollars ($20,930.00) in the form of a grant, the El Centro Fellowship grant, awarded by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston to be administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology. The grant would fund the fellowship program for El Centro IT training program graduates, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. 2026-1085 The report was accepted; the order was passed.
  33. 32 Councilor Flynn, on behalf of the Committee on City Services, submitted the following:
  34. 33 On the message and order, referred on July 22, 2026, Docket #1395, 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, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. 2026-1395 The report was accepted; the order was passed.
  35. 34 On the message and order, referred on July 22, 2026, Docket #1397, 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, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. 2026-1397 The report was accepted; the order was passed.
  36. 35 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. 2026-1414 Remains in
  37. 36 Order for a hearing to discuss reestablishing a post office location in Allston. 2026-1338 Remains in
  38. 37 Order for a hearing on transparency and accountability of private fundraising in Boston Public Schools. 2026-0406 Remains in
  39. 38 MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
  40. 39 Ordinance Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter XVI, Section 63, Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing. 2026-1796 Referred to
  41. 40 Order for a hearing to address unauthorized roadway alterations and traffic safety at Tremont Street and Parker Street. 2026-1797 Referred to
  42. 41 Order for a hearing on package theft in Boston. 2026-1798 Referred to
  43. 42 Order for a hearing to examine opportunities for Boston under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. 2026-1799 Referred to
  44. 43 Order for a hearing to discuss support for LGBTQ+ Veterans that received an Other Than Honorable discharge. 2026-1800 Referred to
  45. 44 Order for a hearing on the review of the Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code at the three-year threshold. 2026-1801 Referred to
  46. 45 Order for a hearing to discuss a full-year civics course and graduation requirement for Boston Public Schools. 2026-1802 Referred to
  47. 46 Order for a hearing to discuss public health disparities in Boston's communities of color. 2026-1803 Referred to
  48. 47 Order for a hearing to discuss the status of the Boston Rodent Action Plan. 2026-1804 Referred to
  49. 48 On the resolution, referred on September 23, 2026, Docket #1805, in support of Question 4 to establish Election Day Voter Registration in Massachusetts, the committee submitted a report recommending that the resolution ought to be adopted. 2026-1805 Referred to
  50. 49 Resolution supporting Boston Medical Center Resident Physicians and their efforts to secure a fair contract. 2026-1806 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  51. 50 Resolution in support of reviving the Codman Square Merchants Association. 2026-1807 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  52. 51 Resolution in support of a commission to hire and retain Boston Police officers. 2026-1808 Referred to
  53. 52 Resolution in support of accelerating housing production with proposed targeted tax abatements. 2026-1809 Referred to
  54. 53 Resolution honoring Dolly Parton and naming September 25, 2026 as "9 to 5 Day" in the City of Boston. 2026-1810 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  55. 54 Resolution recognizing October as Italian American Heritage Month. 2026-1811 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  56. 55 PERSONNEL ORDERS:
  57. 56 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Andrea Atkinson in City Council, effective September 19, 2026. 2026-1812 Passed under suspension of the rules.
  58. 57 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Charles Yancey in City Council, effective September 19, 2026. 2026-1813 Passed under suspension of the rules.
  59. 58 GREEN SHEETS:
  60. 59 Legislative Calendar for September 23, 2026. GS-9/23/26
  61. 60 CONSENT AGENDA:
  62. 60 Councilor Santana called Docket #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, from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. 2026-1394 The report was accepted; the order was passed.
  63. 61 Resolution recognizing 42 people for their commitment to the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen. 2026-1814
  64. 61 Councilor Santana called Docket #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, from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. 2026-1678 The report was accepted; the order was passed.
  65. 62 Resolution recognizing Wentworth Institute of Technology's First-Year Residence Hall. 2026-1815
  66. 62 Councilor Santana called Docket #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, from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. 2026-1680 The report was accepted; the order was passed.
  67. 63 Resolution recognizing the opening of Douglass Ridley School. 2026-1816
  68. 63 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:
  69. 64 Resolution recognizing the inaugural Berklee Homecoming Block Party. 2026-1817
  70. 64 Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:00 P.M., returning Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. 2026-1827 Placed on file.
  71. 65 Resolution proclaiming September 30, 2026 "Ringo Starr Day" in the City of Boston. 2026-1818
  72. 65 Resolution in support of Governor Healey's proposal to temporarily suspend the state gas tax. 2026-1828 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  73. 66 Resolution in memory of Edward F. "Eddie" Welch. 2026-1819
  74. 66 The Chair stated that in absence of objection, two additional late-filed matters would be added to the Agenda. Objection by Councilor Durkan.
  75. 67 Resolution in memory of John E. “Jack” Curley. 2026-1820
  76. 68 Resolution honoring John Raymond. 2026-1821
  77. 68 The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following items:
  78. 69 Resolution congratulating the Bethany First Church. 2026-1822
  79. 70 Resolution in tribute of Sister Betty Cawley. 2026-1823
  80. 71 Resolution recognizing Clarissa Cropper Egerton and Leonard Egerton. 2026-1824
  81. 72 Resolution recognizing Lesley Christian. 2026-1825
  82. 73 Resolution recognizing Brigadier General Enoch Woodhouse. 2026-1826
  83. 82 The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
  84. 83 Adjourned at 4:37 P.M. on motion of President Breadon, in memory of John E. “Jack” Curley, Marvins Antoine, Rafael Bartolo Pimentel Mejia, Theodore Webster, Dr. Carroy (Cuf) Ferguson, Audrey R. (McCarthy) Pulgini, and Fred Davis, to meet again on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Attest: Dassie Bheecham Assistant City Clerk

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