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April 1, 2026
26 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Edward Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Miniard Culpepper, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Erin Murphy, Henry Santana
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the minutes of the March 25, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the March 25, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the March 25, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0688
Order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $20,000.00 in the form of a grant, Local Food Policy Grant, awarded by MA Department of...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0689
Order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $13,735.00 in the form of a grant, the Mass Commission for the Blind Grant, awarded by...
The rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“The rules were suspended; the order was passed..”
Docket #0268
Substitute new language: Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Pension Benefits for Firefighter Leo J. Bracken
Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Flynn.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Coletta Zapata moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Zapata, second: Flynn)
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Pension Benefits for Firefighter Leo J. Bracken
The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the petition was passed in a new draft: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #0570
First passage (first reading): Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of $20,200,000.00 for the purpose of paying costs for the window and door replacement...
The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0571
First passage (first reading): Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of $1,100,000.00 for the purpose of paying costs for the heat pump conversion and roof...
The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed in a new draft: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed in a new draft: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0619
Message and order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $1,046,178.00 to provide funding for the Boston Public Schools for the...
The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0620
Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Schools Department for FY26 in the amount of $1,046,178.00 to cover the FY26 cost items...
The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..”
Docket #0698
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to BPS student-athlete school transfer policies
On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Coletta Zapata, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Zapata)
Docket #0699
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding environmental impact, transportation planning, and resiliency considerations associated with Franklin...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0700
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding MWBE participation, local business inclusion, workforce impact, and procurement practices associated...
On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0701
Resolution in support of the "DHS Use of Force Transparency Act."
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0702
Resolution demanding that the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not staff vacant TSA positions at Boston Logan International Airport
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Flynn).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Flynn)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0703
Resolution declaring April 2, 2026 "Cardi B Day" in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepén, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Mejia, Pepén, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #0704
Resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month
On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune, 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).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Worrell, Louijeune, 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)..” (Motion: Worrell)
Docket #0705
Resolution urging the Governor to suspend the gas tax
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted: yeas 4 (Culpepper, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), nays 8 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), present 1 (Mejia).
Yes: Culpepper, Flynn, Murphy, WorrellNo: Breadon, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber, ZapataAbstained: Mejia
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was not adopted: yeas 4 (Culpepper, Flynn, Murphy, Worrell), nays 8 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Pepén, Santana, Weber), present 1 (Mejia)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0706
Resolution recognizing the independence of The Republic Of Senegal and the raising of the Senegal Flag at Boston City Hall
On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #0707
Resolution in support of renaming the West Broadway Community Garden in honor of Kimberly Parker
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0708
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Savita Maharaj in City Council, effective May 16, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0709
Order for the appointment of temporary employees McPhenley JeanMary and Dezire Ambroise in City Council, effective April 4, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0710
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Lily Sweeterman, Holly Margulius, Jessie Frasier, Lauren Carmi and Anthony Baez in City Council, effective March 21, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0711
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Andrew Galvin in City Council, effective March 28, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0712
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Ashley Lavey, Melissa Lo and Sydney Scanlan in City Council, effective March 28, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0321
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $140,426.00 in the form of a grant, the FY25 Port Security Grant, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the order passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the order passed: yeas 13 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell)..” (Motion: Santana)
Consent agenda
Adopt the consent agenda (the resolutions listed under it in the minutes)
The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted.
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From the minutes
“The items contained within the Consent Agenda were severally adopted..”
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