City Council Meeting

1223    Message and order for your approval an Ordinance authorizing the City of Boston, acting through its Environment Department, to amend the Distributed Energy Resource Revenue Revolving Fund, 30396E. The current language for 30396E is limited in its use, and the changes proposed will allow for proper usage of 30396E while maintaining its original purpose. The amended language will allow the fund to properly capture revenues and expenditures, ensuring an enhanced and seamless financial process for current City energy activities. These amendments will properly capture demand response revenue and allow for the further development of the City's demand response program, increasing energy savings, and reduce the City's greenhouse gas emissions produced by emissions not addressed through the City's distributed energy resources.

1224    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) in the form of a grant, FY26 MOTT FIFA Grant, awarded by MA Office of Travel & Tourism, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund the Boston Police Department Public Safety Response MOTT Round 2 Application.

1225    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) of credits from Anthropic to strengthen the City’s cyber defenses. These credits are granted by Anthropic through the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) Cyber Defenders Program. The credits will be utilized to automate the scanning, triaging, and patching of our City’s technology infrastructure using Claude Opus 4.8, the latest model of Anthropic’s generative AI tool. This initiative will help to significantly elevate our cybersecurity posture against increasingly sophisticated, AI driven threats.

1226    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a donation of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) from the non profit organization Cities Forward, Inc. The purpose of this donation is to support the Mayor’s Civic Summit, scheduled to occur on August 1, 2026.

1227    Message and order for confirmation of the appointment of renewal Inspectional Services constables authorized to serve civil process upon the filing of their bonds for the period commencing May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2029.

1228    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding elevator access, life safety, and disability compliance, Docket #0221, passed by the City Council on January 28, 2026.

1229    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding employment contracts for various Commissioners in the City of Boston, Docket #1002, passed by the City Council on May 13, 2026.

1230    Petition of Surad Transportation Inc. of Boston, for a license to operate motor vehicles for the carriage of passengers for hire over certain streets in Boston.

1231    Notice was received from City Council President Liz Breadon of the appointment of Councilor Enrique J. Pepén as the City Council representative on the Neighborhood Housing Trust, for a term expiring January 1, 2028.

1232    Communication was received from the Commemoration Commission of the report entitled "Commemoration Commission Progress Report" May 2026.

1233    Communication was received from Phillip Eng, Interim MassDOT Secretary and MBTA General Manager & CEO, regarding Withdrawal of May 15, 2026 Notice of Intent to Acquire Temporary Rights in a Portion of Summer Street.

1234    Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Mattapan Heights II - Chapter 121A Project - second amendment to report and decision.”

0697    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on April 1, 2026, Docket #0697, Order to Accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41D, Authorizing Annual Increases to Senior Exemption Income and Asset Limits, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be pass in a new draft.

0792    The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was referred on April 15, 2026, Docket #0792, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor’s Office of Housing, to apply for, and to accept and expend, the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in an amount not to exceed Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00). These funds will be used to support programs that provide services and housing to persons experiencing homelessness, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass in a new draft.

0913    The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0913, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixteen Million Eight Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Two Dollars ($16,834,742.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund housing, economic development and social service programs. The award amount is estimated from prior years, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0914    The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0914, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million Eight Hundred Twenty Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty Two Dollars And Ninety Cents ($4,825,132.90) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund the production of new affordable rental and homeownership housing, and also provide operating support for community development corporations. The award amount is estimated from prior years, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0915    The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0915, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Forty Nine Dollars ($3,859,049.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund services for income eligible individuals and families affected by AIDS. The award amount is estimated from prior years, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

0916    The Committee on Housing and Community Development, to which was referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0916, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($1,489,616.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Emergency Solutions Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re housing assistance and shelter services. The award amount is estimated from prior years, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

1222    Message received from the Mayor returning the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, (Docket #0733), passed by the City Council on June 10, 2026. I am filing a modified Annual Appropriation and Tax Order.

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.

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.

1235    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Pension Benefits for Firefighter Richard Lopez.

1236    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Till 3AM.

1237    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the future of the Boston Human Rights Commission.

1238    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing to explore the creation of a leadership and service year program in the City of Boston for high school students.

1239    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for a hearing to explore Boston Finance Commission's Budget Savings and Revenue Report.

1240    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine transportation equity, accessibility, and public participation in the City of Boston.

1241    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine waste transfer facilities, illegal dumping, environmental justice, and fair housing impacts in residential and mixed use neighborhoods. 

1242    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order regarding a text amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to restrict trash transfer and waste related uses and prevent illegal dumping in residential and mixed use neighborhoods.

1243    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing regarding the continuation of the Boston Reparations Task Force. 

1244    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution in support of continuing the work and funding of the Boston Reparations Task Force. 

1245    Councilors FitzGerald and Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing Boston Medical Center's Thirtieth Anniversary.

1246    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution in support of House Bill 5491: An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Walsh Kennedy Commission Report.

1247    Councilor Mejia offered the following: Resolution in support of Boston Public Schools building a long term plan for multilingual learners.

1248    Councilors Flynn and Culpepper offered the following: Resolution in support of H.4554 "An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care."

1249    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in recognition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month in the City of Boston.

1250    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution to support recently laid off Boston Public Schools (BPS) employees and prioritize their reemployment opportunities.

1251    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Central Staff in City Council, effective July 4, 2026.

1252    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Angela Yarde in City Council, effective June 13, 2026.

1253    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Worrell offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Anastasia Owen in City Council, effective June 27, 2026.

1254    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Mejia's staff in City Council, effective June 27, 2026.

1255    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Flynn's staff in City Council, effective June 27, 2026.

1256    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Murphy's staff in City Council, effective June 13, 2026.

1257    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees on Councilor Murphy's staff in City Council, effective June 27, 2026.

1258    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Murphy offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kalin Walsh in City Council, effective June 20, 2026.

Legislative Calendar for June 24, 2026.

1259    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing 2026 Cedar Grove Civic Association Awards.

1260    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution in memory of William Sullivan.

1261    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Megan Costello.

1262    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Purple Reign.

1263    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Police Officer Patricia M. DaRosa.

1264    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Saturday, June 20, 2026 as World Unity Day.

1265    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jason Waddleton.

1266    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing The North American Indian Center of Boston's historic landmark designation.

1267    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution in memory of Ed Pazzanese.

1268    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Luisa Harris.

1269    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Hyde Square Task Force youth.

1270    Councilors Pepén and Mejia offered the following: Resolution congratulating Pat Spence.

1271    Councilors Pepén, Louijeune and Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing Juneteenth Joy Honorees.

1272    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Aashka Company.

1273    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution in memory of John Madden.

1274    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Boston Dragon Boat Festival.

1275    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution congratulating Meagan Corugedo and Evan Martin.

1276    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution in memory of Mary Rose Carroll.

1277    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Spinelli’s.

1278    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Avelina Fabbo.

1279    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Brewers Fork.

1280    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Caffe Paradiso.

1281    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Helados Juli’s.

1282    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Paul Troy.

1283    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Nicole Forsythe. 

1284    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Teresa DiCostanz.

1285    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Kathryn Husgen.

1286    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Paula Cerqueira Goncalves.

1287    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Eastie Farm.

1288    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Leo Boucher.

1289    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Haytam El Ayoubi.

1290    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Obbi Fenix.

1291    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Rita Pagliuca.

1292    Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing Kristaq Bufi.

1293    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Museum of African American History's Annual Juneteenth Celebration.

1294    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing Julia Berard and Jonathan Maniscalco.

1295    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Boston Juneteenth Committee.

1296    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Children's Services of Roxbury.

1297    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ancient Bakers. 

1298    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution in memory of William Lamar Utley. 

1299    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Jose Borges. 

1300    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Dr. Jean McGuire. 

1301    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution declaring June 2026 as Boston LGBTQ+ Museum Month.

1302    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution declaring June 2026 as Pride House Boston Month.