City Council Meeting

1181    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, Cummings Community Safety Grant, awarded by Cummings Foundation Inc. to be administered by the Office of Human Services. The grant would fund and support the Community Safety Initiative, Public Health Initiative, Community Events Initiative, and Youth Engagement Initiative.

1182    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($3,220.00) in the form of a grant, the Massability/Rehabilitation Commission grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund employment and training assistance, career counseling and job search assistance for disabled individuals who are clients at Boston's MassHire Career Centers.

1183    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 May 20, 2026.

1184    Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board re: result of the election for a vacant elected board seat; Dennis C. Callahan was elected to serve as Trustee of the Boston Retirement Board for a term ending January 15, 2027.

1185    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding protocol for the Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, and Boston Emergency Medical Services during the event of an elevator failure at Boston Housing Authority (BHA) developments.

0796    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0796, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of David Sampson as an Alternate Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2030, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

0797    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0797, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Robert Weintraub as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2029, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

0798    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0798, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of David Dixon as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2028, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

0799    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0799, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kirsten Hoffman as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

0800    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0800, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kirsten Hoffman as a Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

1037    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1037, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Vineet Gupta as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

1038    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1038, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

1039    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1039, Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

1040    The Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation, to which was referred on May 20, 2026, Docket #1040, Message and order for the confirmation of the reappointment of Kathleen Connor as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 2026, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.

0741    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0741, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the maintenance and repair of Boston Public Schools facilities, including custodial and utility costs for extended building time, floor refinishing, landscaping and building repairs. Receipts from Lease, Permit for Use and Parking Fees for Boston Public Schools facilities will be deposited in the fund. Boston Public Schools Facilities will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall not exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0742    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0742, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 for Boston Public Schools Transportation costs, including bus and public transportation costs. This revolving fund shall be credited with revenue received by the Boston Public Schools Department for the provision of transportation to groups and entities for field trips and activities other than transportation to and from school. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0743    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0743, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to repair and purchase Boston Public Schools computer technology, including computers, mobile devices and instructional software. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from equipment sales and repair fees for Boston Public Schools technology. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0744    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0744, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Environment Conservation Commission revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 for the purpose of securing outside consultants including engineers, wetlands scientists, wildlife biologists, or other experts in order to aid in the review of proposed projects to the Commission, per the City’s ordinance protecting local wetland and promoting climate change adaptation. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from fees imposed by the Commission for the purpose of securing outside consultants. The Environment Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0745    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0745, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Distributed Energy Resource Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to facilitate the purchase of offsets of greenhouse gas emissions which shall be associated with a portion of the electricity consumed by the City annually; and to operate, maintain, monitor, and expand the City’s existing solar arrays and Boston Public Schools’ combined heat and power facilities. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from the sale of renewable and alternative energy certificates and demand response program revenues produced by combined heat and power units located at Boston Public Schools sites, and solar renewable energy certificates produced by the City’s photovoltaic arrays. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0746    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0746, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Equitable Emissions Investment (BERDO) revolving fund outlined in Section 1(g) of BERDO for Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 44 s. 53E1/2, to incur liabilities against and spend monies from such fund consistent with the Ordinance. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from Alternative Compliance Payments (ACP). ACPs are an approved emissions mitigation pathway that consists of payments equal to the average cost per metric ton of CO2e to decarbonize buildings. The Environment Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at $1,500,000, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0747    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0747, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Center for Youth & Families (BCYF) revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to pay salaries and benefits of employees and to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to operate the City Hall Child Care. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and all receipts from tuition paid by parents or guardians of children enrolled at the center. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0748    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0748, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Law Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to purchase goods and services to pay for repairs to city property. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from recoveries for damages to city property caused by third parties. The Law Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0749    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0749, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to pay salaries and benefits of employees and to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to operate the Police Department Fitness Center. Revenue for this fund is derived from monthly membership fees. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0750    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0750, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the Canine Unit’s training programs for officers and police dogs from non City of Boston law enforcement agencies. The Special Operations Division will charge tuition and other fees to outside law enforcement agencies for training with the Canine Unit. The tuition and other fees paid by outside agencies will be used to purchase training equipment, certify instructors, update facilities and provide funds for other training needs not otherwise budgeted. The Special Operations Division will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0751    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0751, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to purchase goods and services to support public art to enhance the public realm throughout the City of Boston. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from easements within the public way granted by the Public Improvement Commission. The Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0752    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0752, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to purchase goods and services to support the operation of the Strand Theatre. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from rental fees for the use of the Strand Theatre. The Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0753    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0753, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Mayor’s Office of Tourism revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to purchase goods and services to support events and programming on and around City Hall Plaza to advance tourism and promote participation in public celebrations and civic and cultural events. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from payments for the use of City Hall Plaza pursuant to CBC Chapter 11, section 7 14. The Mayor’s Office of Tourism will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0754    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0754, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Transportation Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the operation of the bikeshare program within the City of Boston. This revolving fund shall be funded by system generated user revenues, sponsorship revenues, and advertising revenues. The Transportation Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at $1,400,000, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0733    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 8, 2026, Docket #0733, Message and Order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, submits a report recommending the order ought to pass in an amended draft.

1186    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Ordinance to codify the Boston Homes Lottery Program by City Council district.

1187    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss and evaluate the Resident Parking Permit Program.

1188    Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public School's FY28 Budget.

1189    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine the City of Boston's role in regulating driverless vehicles.

1190    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss the impact of road races on basic city services in District 2.

1191    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss expanding urban tree canopy in the neighborhoods of District 2.

1192    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to the number of units and affordable units approved in the City of Boston over the last ten years by neighborhood and City Council District.

1193    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing June as Men's Health Awareness Month in the City of Boston.

1194    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution in support of a proposed local option for rent stabilization, housing affordability, and tenant stability.

1195    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of Bill S. 1247 An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator.

1196    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution calling for long term and sustainable public investment in school year youth jobs.

Legislative Calendar for June 10, 2026.

1197    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Glenway Musicians.

1198    Councilors FitzGerald and Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing two winners of the Dorchester Day Awards.

1199    Councilors Pepén and Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Theresa "Terri" Perrotta.

1200    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Amanda M. Washington.

1201    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Rose's Place.

1202    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing O'Bryant TAG Seniors.

1203    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Andree Anna David Mathurin.

1204    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Rawchayl Sahadeo.

1205    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing Haitians and Haitian Americans in sports and athletics.

1206    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution in memory of Frances Y. Dennis.

1207    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Zachary Ulrich.

1208    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Napoleon Jones Henderson Day" in the City of Boston.

1209    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution honoring Patricia Spence.

1210    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing 7 centenarians of Allston Brighton.

1211    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing six individuals upon "Education Day" and for their dedication to students and learning at Berea SDA Academy.