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September 16, 2026 ·12:00 PM Final

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  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 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. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 26, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
  4. 4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER HONOR, THE MAYOR:
  5. 5 On the message and order, referred on September 16, 2026, Docket #1671, 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), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). 2026-1671 Referred to
  6. 6 On the message and order, referred on September 16, 2026, Docket #1672, 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), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). 2026-1672 Referred to
  7. 7 On the message and order, referred on September 16, 2026, Docket #1673, 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), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). 2026-1673 Referred to
  8. 8 On the message and order, referred on September 16, 2026, Docket #1674, 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), the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed; yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). 2026-1674 Referred to
  9. 9 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. 2026-1675 Referred to
  10. 10 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. 2026-1676 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  11. 11 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. 2026-1677 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  12. 12 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 Referred to
  13. 13 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. 2026-1679 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  14. 14 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 Referred to
  15. 15 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. 2026-1681 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 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. 2026-1682 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 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. 2026-1683 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 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. 2026-1684 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  19. 19 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. 2026-1685 The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
  20. 20 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. 2026-1686 Referred to
  21. 21 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. 2026-1687 Referred to
  22. 22 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. 2026-1688 Referred to
  23. 23 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. 2026-1689 Referred to
  24. 24 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. 2026-1690 Referred to
  25. 25 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. 2026-1691 Referred to
  26. 26 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. 2026-1692 Referred to
  27. 27 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. 2026-1693 Referred to
  28. 28 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. 2026-1694 Referred to
  29. 29 REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
  30. 30 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. 2026-1695 Placed on file.
  31. 31 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. 2026-1696 Placed on file.
  32. 32 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. 2026-1697 Placed on file.
  33. 33 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. 2026-1698 Placed on file.
  34. 34 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. 2026-1699 Placed on file.
  35. 35 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. 2026-1700 Placed on file.
  36. 36 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. 2026-1701 Placed on file.
  37. 37 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. 2026-1702 Placed on file.
  38. 38 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. 2026-1703 Placed on file.
  39. 39 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. 2026-1704 Placed on file.
  40. 40 Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a potential hate crime in the South End. 2026-1705 Placed on file.
  41. 41 Communication was received from Councilor Worrell and Councilor Culpepper regarding a memo from Professor James Jennings on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign project. 2026-1706 Placed on file.
  42. 42 Communication was received from Metro Boston Homeland Security regarding support for accept and expend of FY'25 UASI Grant funding. 2026-1707 Placed on file.
  43. 43 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. 2026-1708 Referred to
  44. 44 Communication was received from the Boston Police Department regarding a revised Surveillance Use Policy for the Department's use of "Social Media Analysis Tools." 2026-1709 Referred to
  45. 45 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. 2026-1710 Approved under the usual terms and conditions
  46. 46 MATTERS RECENTLY HEARD-FOR POSSIBLE ACTION:
  47. 47 Order for a hearing to discuss the status of HVAC updates in the Boston Public Schools. 2026-1334 Remains in
  48. 48 MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS:
  49. 49 Ordinance Amending and Extending Protections for Tenants Facing Displacement by Condominium or Cooperative Conversion. 2026-1711 Referred to
  50. 50 Ordinance to Codify Abutters Meetings and Community Process for All Projects Seeking Zoning Relief in the City of Boston. 2026-1712 Referred to
  51. 51 Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Fiscal Accountability and Oversight of the Boston Public Schools. 2026-1713 Referred to
  52. 52 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. 2026-1714 The rules were suspended; the petition was passed.
  53. 53 Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Authorizing Property Tax Relief for Community-Serving Non-Profit Organizations in the City of Boston. 2026-1715 Referred to
  54. 54 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 2026-1716 Referred to
  55. 55 Order for a hearing to discuss San Francisco's reduced affordable housing requirements and Inclusionary Housing Program to address the housing crisis. 2026-1717 Referred to
  56. 56 Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. 2026-1718 Referred to
  57. 57 Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding voter registration and Election Day voting procedures in the City of Boston. 2026-1719 The rules were suspended; the order failed to pass.
  58. 58 Resolution endorsing a financial literacy graduation requirement for Boston Public Schools. 2026-1720 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  59. 59 Resolution in support of workers at Encore Boston Harbor. 2026-1721 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  60. 60 Resolution denouncing hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander Community. 2026-1722 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  61. 61 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. 2026-1723 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  62. 62 Resolution condemning the United States Postal Service's proposal to permanently close the Allston Post Office branch. 2026-1724 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  63. 63 Resolution in support of mail-in voting. 2026-1725 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  64. 64 Resolution in support of H.1405 / S.860: An Act Establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts. 2026-1726 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  65. 65 Resolution in support of H.R. 1725 Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025. 2026-1727 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  66. 66 Resolution recognizing April 22 as "Yhinny Matos Day" in the City of Boston. 2026-1728 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  67. 67 Resolution recognizing September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Boston. 2026-1729 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  68. 68 Resolution recognizing September 12, 2026, as Black Joy Day in the City of Boston. 2026-1730 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  69. 69 Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15. 2026-1731 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  70. 70 Resolution declaring September 18th as Ben Swan Day in the City of Boston. 2026-1732 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  71. 71 Resolution recognizing September 23, 2026 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day. 2026-1733 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  72. 72 Resolution recognizing the 115th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Flag Raising for Taiwan Day. 2026-1734 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  73. 73 Resolution recognizing October 26, 2026 as Intersex Awareness Day. 2026-1735 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  74. 74 PERSONNEL ORDERS:
  75. 75 Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cassandra Johnson in City Council, effective September 12, 2026. 2026-1736 Passed under suspension of the rules.
  76. 76 GREEN SHEETS:
  77. 77 Legislative Calendar for September 16, 2026. GS-9/16/26
  78. 77 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:
  79. 78 CONSENT AGENDA:
  80. 78 Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gretta Healy in City Council, effective September 19, 2026. 2026-1767 Passed under suspension of the rules.
  81. 79 Resolution recognizing TRUBU CIBAU. 2026-1737
  82. 79 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. 2026-1768 Passed under suspension of the rules.
  83. 80 Resolution recognizing the ribbon cutting of 43 Hemenway. 2026-1738
  84. 80 The Constable Bond of Holsen Borgella having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer was received and approved under the usual terms and conditions. 2026-1769 Approved under the usual terms and conditions
  85. 81 Resolution recognizing Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca. 2026-1739
  86. 81 Recess.
  87. 82 Resolution recognizing Dermot Kennedy. 2026-1740
  88. 82 Resolution to honor those killed in the Cape Verde bus crash and to support victims' families. 2026-1770 The rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
  89. 83 Resolution recognizing June Weinberg. 2026-1741
  90. 83 The Chair stated that in absence of objection, 1 late-filed matter would be added to the Agenda. Objection by Councilor Durkan.
  91. 84 Resolution in memory of Madeline J. LaMonica. 2026-1742
  92. 85 Resolution congratulating the Sacred Rose Center. 2026-1743
  93. 85 The Chair moved adoption of a Consent Agenda containing the following items:
  94. 86 Resolution in memory of Noreen Kelly. 2026-1744
  95. 87 Resolution congratulating the Boston to Belfast Program. 2026-1745
  96. 88 Resolution congratulating Landry's Bicycles. 2026-1746
  97. 89 Resolution in memory of John Arun Basu. 2026-1747
  98. 90 Resolution in memory of John Patrick McLaughlin. 2026-1748
  99. 91 Resolution congratulating Marijane Diodati. 2026-1749
  100. 92 Resolution congratulating the Brazilian Independence Day Festival. 2026-1750
  101. 93 Resolution in memory of John Pierce Rousmaniere. 2026-1751
  102. 94 Resolution recognizing Rubiel Patiño. 2026-1752
  103. 95 Resolution recognizing Geoff Pipoly. 2026-1753
  104. 96 Resolution recognizing Wilner Auguste. 2026-1754
  105. 97 Resolution recognizing Alcides Velez, Jr. 2026-1755
  106. 98 Resolution recognizing Juan Carlos Ferrufino. 2026-1756
  107. 99 Resolution in memory of Denise Alena Washington. 2026-1757
  108. 100 Resolution recognizing Bianca Rose. 2026-1758
  109. 101 Resolution recognizing Shabazz Napier. 2026-1759
  110. 102 Resolution recognizing Cedar Grove Cemetery and the Boston Women's Heritage Trail. 2026-1760
  111. 103 Resolution recognizing Evenflow E. Guillomaitre. 2026-1761
  112. 104 Resolution recognizing Marcus Craigwell. 2026-1762
  113. 105 Resolution recognizing Minister Don Muhammad and Sister Shirley Muhammad. 2026-1763
  114. 106 Resolution recognizing Eddy Chrispin. 2026-1764
  115. 107 Resolution in memory of Juanita Byner. 2026-1765
  116. 108 Resolution recognizing four participants in Boston's 2026 Caribbean Carnival. 2026-1766
  117. 116 The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
  118. 117 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

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