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April 15, 2026
36 recorded votes, 34 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 April 8, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the April 8, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the April 8, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #0793
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of a grant, FY26 Earmark for Four Corners, awarded by MA...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0794
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $50,000.00 in the form of a grant, FY26 Earmark for Area A-1 District, awarded by...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0795
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Four Dollars And Thirty-Nine Cents ($45,804.39)...
On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Santana)
Docket #0163
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to Real Estate Transfer Fees and Senior Property Tax Relief
The report was accepted; the petition was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataNo: Flynn, Murphy
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the petition was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 2 (Flynn, Murphy)..”
Docket #0755
Message and ordinance establishing a revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 44 s. 53E1/2, to support the establishment and operation of the...
The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed: 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
“The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), nays 1 (Flynn)..”
Docket #0320
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $577,500.00 in the form of a grant, the FY25 Port Security Grant Program, awarded...
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 #0759
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $10,925,140.07 in the form of a grant, FY26 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems...
The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Mejia).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataAbstained: Mejia
From the minutes
“The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Mejia)..”
Docket #0763
Message and order: order authorizing the City of Boston to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) a Statement of Interest for Melvin H. King...
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 #0808
Substitute new language: Ordinance Establishing a Minority Business Enterprise Procurement Readiness Pilot Program
Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Culpepper, second: Durkan)
Docket #0815
Substitute new language: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the release of certain body-worn camera footage from the Boston Police Department
Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Culpepper, second: Durkan)
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the release of certain body-worn camera footage from the Boston Police Department
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0816
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to mopeds and e-bikes in Boston
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0817
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F relative to the City of Boston's insurance and liability coverage
On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0818
Resolution in support of upholding the democratic principle of no taxation without representation
On motion of Councilor Mejia, 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).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Mejia, 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)..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #0819
Resolution in support of administrative transparency, equitable student and community representation, and freedom of speech in higher education
On motion of Councilors Mejia and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Mejia and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Mejia)
Docket #0820
Resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“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)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0821
Resolution recognizing National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
On motion of Councilors Murphy and 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).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Murphy and 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)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0822
Resolution recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and Santana, 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).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and Santana, 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)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #0824
Substitute new language: Resolution in support of renaming Ruggles Station to honor a figure reflective of Boston's values
Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan.
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From the minutes
“Councilor Culpepper moved to substitute language. Seconded by Councilor Durkan. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Culpepper, second: Durkan)
Resolution in support of renaming Ruggles Station to honor a figure reflective of Boston's values
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, 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).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, 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)..” (Motion: Culpepper)
Docket #0825
Resolution opposing the proposed $1,000 cap on MassHealth adult dental benefits
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).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“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)..” (Motion: Flynn)
Docket #0826
Order for the appointment of central staff employees in City Council, effective April 18, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0827
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Briyana Targete 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 #0828
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Andrew Gomes in City Council, effective May 30, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0829
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Chrisnel Pena in City Council, effective April 18, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0570
Final passage (second 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...
On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0571
Final passage (second 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...
On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Weber, the order was read a second time and again passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata)..” (Motion: Weber)
Docket #0844
Order for the appointment of temporary employees Sean Jacobsen and Kiara Barros Delgado in City Council, effective April 25, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0845
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Mariana Ocariz in City Council, effective April 18, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0846
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Carly Moran in City Council, effective May 2, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0847
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Danielle Rones in City Council, effective May 9, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0848
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Regan Hegarty in City Council, effective May 23, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
Docket #0849
Order for the appointment of temporary employee Sarah Foley in City Council, effective June 13, 2026
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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From the minutes
“Passed under suspension of the rules..”
A roll call was taken to approve the above Personnel Orders:
A roll call was taken to approve the above Personnel Orders: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia)
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Julia Mejia as not present for this vote. The minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (11-0).
From the minutes
“A roll call was taken to approve the above Personnel Orders: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Mejia).”
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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