City Council Meeting

1953    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($668,500.00) in the form of a grant, the Community Mitigation Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be administered by the Office of Budget Management. The grant would fund offset costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment.

1954    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Burton Malkofsky as a renewal constable authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of his bond for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029.

1955    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn transmitting the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report by the Office of the Veteran Advocate.

1956    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding Boston Police Officers assaulted in Blackstone Park.

1957    Communication was received from Councilors Culpepper and Worrell regarding civil rights concerns with the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

1515    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1515, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Giovanny Valencia, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1516    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1516, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Katie Whewell, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1517    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1517, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Alan E. Langham, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1518    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1518, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Sherry Dong, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1519    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1519, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Shamaiah Turner, as a Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1520    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1520, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Jeanne Pinado, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2027, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1521    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1521, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Collins, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1522    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1522, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Carla Monteiro, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1523    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1523, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Walsh, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on November 1, 2028, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1524    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on August 5, 2026, Docket #1524, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of William Masterson, as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term expiring on May 1, 2029, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1883    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on October 7, 2026, Docket #1883, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($3,250,220.00) in the form of a grant, Boston MPO Surplus FY26 Community Connections Grant Program, awarded by the MA Metropolitan Area Planning Council to be administered by the Transportation Department. The grant would fund support for new e bikes and spare batteries for the bikeshare system, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1774    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.

1718    Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts.

1601    Order for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing.

0407    Order for a hearing to review prevention and response to bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct in Boston Public Schools.

1958    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Ordinance Establishing a "Bad Landlords List" and Extending Rental Property Code Enforcement Against Chronic Offenders and Scofflaws.

1959    Councilors Mejia and Worrell offered the following: Ordinance Establishing the Displacement Impact Mitigation Initiative and Trust Fund.

1960    Councilors Mejia and Worrell offered the following: Ordinance Establishing Neighborhood Based Affordability Standards.

1961    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Fire Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Firefighters for Stephen Maguire.

1962    Councilor Santana offered the following: 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 Haji Mohamed Bayour.

1963    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) and increasing the COLA base for retirees in the Boston Retirement System.

1964    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the recent verdict in the civil lawsuit against the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

1965    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine the central booking agreement between the Boston Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department.

1966    Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the future of the SuccessLink Youth Employment Program.

1967    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the Office of the Veteran Advocate's Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report.

1968    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a Summons for Phillip Eng, General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Interim Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

1969    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding outstanding responses to previously filed Section 17F orders and administration accountability.

1970    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution urging the United States Postal Service to secure a new location for the Fields Corner Post Office.

1971    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ride for Your Life and remembering the lives lost to traffic violence.

1972    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of H.R. 210 - Dental Care for Veterans Act.

1973    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution urging Congress to reverse devastating cuts to the Federal Public Housing and Voucher Budgets.

1974    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution in support of designating the Dorchester division of the Boston Municipal Court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse.

1975    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution declaring Election Day a holiday for City Council employees and calling upon the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to follow.

1976    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Boston.

Legislative Calendar for October 21, 2026.

1977    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Chancellor Marcelo Suárez Orozco.

1978    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing 2026 Cedar Grove Civic Association Scholarship Award Recipients.

1979    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Staff Sergeant Craig Crowley.

1980    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Kathleen Joyce.

1981    Councilors Pepén and Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Haitian American Students Corporation.

1982    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation.

1983    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution congratulating Malika Whitley.

1984    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution congratulating Norman Parks.

1985    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing VOCHEI.

1986    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution congratulating Nina Vansuch.

1987    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution congratulating Ana Liz Chavez.

1988    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution congratulating Juan Chavez.

1989    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution congratulating EMPath graduates.

1990    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Pedro Pinales Martinez.

1991    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing the East Boston Soup Kitchen.

1992    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing community members and supporters of Nouvel Horizon.

1993    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Central American Civic Cultural Alliance.

1994    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Nigerian Independence 2026.

1995    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Rutshelle Guillaume.

1996    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Pathfinder's Club of Temple Salem.

1997    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Allen Francis Knight.

1998    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Edwidge Danticat.

1999    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Marc Joseph.

2000    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing October 17, 2026 as Jean Jacques Dessalines Day.

2001    Councilors Louijeune and Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Reverend Bruce Wall and Karin Wall.

2002    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Rose's Bounty's 10th Year Celebration.

2003    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Analia Garay.

2004    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing David Goldsztajn Farelo as a 2026 Pilares de la Hispanidad Award Recipient.

2005    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary and naming October 16, 2026 as "Boston Lyric Opera Day" in the City of Boston.

2006    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center.

2007    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

2008    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Brookline Lunch.

2009    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing One Nation Diversity.

2010    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing June Weinberg.

2011    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Bova's Bakery.

2012    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Boston Chapter of Gold Star Wives of America.

2013    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Harrison Clark.

2014    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Crite Park.

2015    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dr. Lee Pelton.

2016    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Samuel Hurtado.

2017    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Witherspoon Institute.

2018    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing Marisol Camilo.

2019    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing Nicolasa Lopez.

2020    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing Nancy Rojas.

2021    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing Edwardo Vasallo.

2022    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing John Diaz.