On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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.

On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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.

Referred to the Committee on Human Services.
Later in session, Councilor Murphy moved for reconsideration of Docket #1679. Seconded by Councilor Flynn.
Reconsideration prevailed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).

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.

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.

Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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.

On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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.

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.

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.

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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.

On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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.

On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Message and order 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).

Message and order 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).

Message and order 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).

Message and order 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).

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a potential hate crime in the South End.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Communication was received from Metro Boston Homeland Security regarding support for accept and expend of FY'25 UASI Grant funding.

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.

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.

Communication was received from the Boston Police Department regarding a revised Surveillance Use Policy for the Department's use of "Social Media Analysis Tools."

Communication was received from Councilor Worrell and Councilor Culpepper regarding a memo from Professor James Jennings on the Blue Hill Avenue redesign project.

Order for a hearing to discuss the status of HVAC updates in the Boston Public Schools.

Councilor Culpepper in the chair.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Ordinance Amending and Extending Protections for Tenants Facing Displacement by Condominium or Cooperative Conversion.

Councilor Breadon in the chair.
On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and FitzGerald as original co-sponsors.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Ordinance to Codify Abutters Meetings and Community Process for All Projects Seeking Zoning Relief in the City of Boston.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Fiscal Accountability and Oversight of the Boston Public Schools.

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).

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.

Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Authorizing Property Tax Relief for Community-Serving Non-Profit Organizations in the City of Boston.

On motion of Councilors Weber and FitzGerald, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor.
Referred to the Committee on Post-Audit.

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

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

Order for a hearing to discuss San Francisco's reduced affordable housing requirements and Inclusionary Housing Program to address the housing crisis.

Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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

On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order failed to pass: yeas 4 (FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), nays 5 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, Pepén, Weber), present 4 (Culpepper, Durkan, Mejia, Santana).

Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding voter registration and Election Day voting procedures in the City of Boston.

On motion of Councilors Louijeune and Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Durkan as an original co-sponsor.
On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Mejia, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution recognizing September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Boston.

On motion of Councilors Flynn and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor.
On motion of Councilors Flynn, Santana, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

Resolution endorsing a financial literacy graduation requirement for Boston Public Schools.

On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution recognizing the 115th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Flag Raising for Taiwan Day.

Councilor Breadon in the chair.
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

Resolution in support of H.R. 1725 Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox GI Bill Restoration Act of 2025.

On motion of Councilor Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Durkan as original co-sponsors.
On motion of Councilors Santana, Coletta Zapata, and Durkan, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

Resolution in support of workers at Encore Boston Harbor.

On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution recognizing September 23, 2026 as International Celebrate Bisexuality Day and Bi+ Visibility Day.

On motion of Councilors Santana and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution recognizing October 26, 2026 as Intersex Awareness Day.

On motion of Councilors Flynn and Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

Resolution denouncing hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander Community.

Councilor Coletta Zapata in the chair.
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution condemning the United States Postal Service's proposal to permanently close the Allston Post Office branch.

On motion of Councilor Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Louijeune as original co-sponsors.
On motion of Councilors Breadon, Mejia, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution in support of mail-in voting.

On motion of Councilor Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Weber and Mejia as original co-sponsors.
On motion of Councilors Breadon, Weber, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Flynn).

Resolution in support of H.1405 / S.860: An Act Establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts.

On motion of Councilors Flynn and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Durkan).

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.

On motion of Councilor Mejia, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Santana as original co-sponsors.
On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepén, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution recognizing Latino Heritage Month in the City of Boston from September 15 to October 15.

On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution recognizing September 12, 2026, as Black Joy Day in the City of Boston.

On motion of Councilors Mejia and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution recognizing April 22 as "Yhinny Matos Day" in the City of Boston.

On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution declaring September 18th as Ben Swan Day in the City of Boston.

Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Cassandra Johnson in City Council, effective September 12, 2026.

Legislative Calendar for September 16, 2026.

Resolution recognizing TRUBU CIBAU.

Resolution recognizing the ribbon cutting of 43 Hemenway.

Resolution recognizing Bianca Rose.

Resolution recognizing Shabazz Napier.

Resolution congratulating the Boston to Belfast Program.

Resolution recognizing four participants in Boston's 2026 Caribbean Carnival.

Resolution recognizing Cedar Grove Cemetery and the Boston Women's Heritage Trail.

Resolution recognizing June Weinberg.

Resolution in memory of Madeline J. LaMonica.

Resolution congratulating the Sacred Rose Center.

Resolution in memory of Noreen Kelly.

Resolution recognizing Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca.

Resolution congratulating Landry's Bicycles.

Resolution in memory of John Arun Basu.

Resolution in memory of John Patrick McLaughlin.

Resolution congratulating Marijane Diodati.

Resolution congratulating the Brazilian Independence Day Festival.

Resolution in memory of John Pierce Rousmaniere.

Resolution recognizing Rubiel Patiño.

Resolution recognizing Geoff Pipoly.

Resolution recognizing Wilner Auguste.

Resolution recognizing Alcides Velez, Jr.

Resolution recognizing Juan Carlos Ferrufino.

Resolution in memory of Denise Alena Washington.

Resolution recognizing Dermot Kennedy.

Resolution recognizing Evenflow E. Guillomaitre.

Resolution recognizing Minister Don Muhammad and Sister Shirley Muhammad.

Resolution recognizing Marcus Craigwell.

Resolution recognizing Eddy Chrispin.

Resolution in memory of Juanita Byner.

Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Gretta Healy in City Council, effective September 19, 2026.

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.

Referred to the Committee on Labor and Economic Development.

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.

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.

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.

Referred to the Committee on Human Services.
Later in session, Councilor Murphy moved for reconsideration of Docket #1784. Seconded by Councilor Worrell.
Reconsideration prevailed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia).
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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.

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.

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.

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.

On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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.

On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia).

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.

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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.

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.

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.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

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.

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.

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.

On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Worrell), present 1 (Weber).

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.

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.

Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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.

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.

On motion of Councilor Pepén, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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.

Communication was received from Councilor Murphy regarding Tremont Street and Parker Street roadway markings and safety concerns.

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.

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.

The Constable Bond of Joseph Smith having been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer was received and approved under the usual terms and conditions.

Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Study.

Councilor Breadon in the chair.
Remains in the Committee on Education.

Order for a hearing on transparency and accountability of private fundraising in Boston Public Schools.

The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia).

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.

Councilor Coletta Zapata in the chair.
Remains in the Committee on PILOT Agreements, Institutional and Intergovernmental Relations.

Order for a hearing to discuss reestablishing a post office location in Allston.

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.

Remains in the Committee on Government Operations.

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.

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.

On motion of Councilor Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Santana as original co-sponsors.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Ordinance Amending City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter XVI, Section 63, Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing.

On motion of Councilor Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Flynn as original co-sponsors.
Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

Order for a hearing to address unauthorized roadway alterations and traffic safety at Tremont Street and Parker Street.

On motion of Councilor Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Santana as original co-sponsors.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

Order for a hearing on package theft in Boston.

Order for a hearing to examine opportunities for Boston under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

Councilor Culpepper in the chair.
Referred to the Committee on City Services.

Order for a hearing to discuss the status of the Boston Rodent Action Plan.

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Families, and Military Affairs.

Order for a hearing to discuss support for LGBTQ+ Veterans that received an Other Than Honorable discharge.

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.
Councilor Durkan doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending this docket be placed in the Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation. Seconded by Councilor Louijeune.
A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.
Decision of the chair prevailed: yeas 3 (Breadon, Flynn, Murphy), nays 7 (Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 3 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia, Santana).
Later in session, Councilor Durkan moved for reconsideration of the vote on Docket #1801.
Recess.
Seconded by Councilor Mejia.
Reconsideration prevailed: yeas 9 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Loujeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 4 (Breadon, Culpepper, Flynn, Murphy).
Recess.
A roll call vote was taken to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail.
Decision of the chair did not prevail: yeas 3 (Breadon, Flynn, Murphy), nays 10 (Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

Order for a hearing on the review of the Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code at the three-year threshold.

Order for a hearing to discuss a full-year civics course and graduation requirement for Boston Public Schools.

On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Culpepper and Worrell, as original co-sponsors.
Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery.

Order for a hearing to discuss public health disparities in Boston's communities of color.

On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution recognizing October as Italian American Heritage Month.

Councilor Breadon in the chair.
On motion of Councilor Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Santana as original co-sponsors.
On motion of Councilors Durkan, Louijeune and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

Resolution honoring Dolly Parton and naming September 25, 2026 as "9 to 5 Day" in the City of Boston.

Councilor Breadon in the chair.
On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Murphy and Mejia as original co-sponsors.
On motion of Councilors Worrell, Murphy, and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

Resolution in support of reviving the Codman Square Merchants Association.

Objection by Councilor Mejia.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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