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September 30, 2026
20 recorded votes, 10 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 September 23, 2026 meeting
The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the September 23, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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From the minutes
“The Chair moved to adopt the minutes from the September 23, 2026 City Council Meeting. Motion prevailed..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1839
Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of $4,350.00 in the form of a grant, The National Alliance of Preservation...
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).
From the minutes
“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)..” (Motion: Durkan)
Docket #1671
Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $1,951,894.00 to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for...
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 #1672
Message and order for the Boston Police Department for FY27 in the amount of $1,951,894.00 to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining...
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 #1673
Message and order to reduce the FY27 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by $1,366,093.00 to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for...
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 #1674
Message and order for the Boston Police Department for FY27 in the amount of $1,366,093.00 to cover the FY27 cost items contained within the collective bargaining...
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 #1852
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding BPS residency requirements, remote work, contractor classification, and payments to a former senior...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1853
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding Boston Public Schools procurement, contracting, payment controls and implementation of the State...
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1854
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding roadway alterations and the City's response at Tremont Street and Parker Street
On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Louijeune, Mejia).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell, ZapataThe minutes list Ruthzee Louijeune and Julia Mejia as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 11 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Louijeune, Mejia)..” (Motion: Murphy)
Docket #1855
Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding the status of the Boston Reparations Task Force’s research, reports, and future work
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 #1856
Resolution in support of Question 6 to create a natural resource conservation fund
On motion of Councilors Durkan 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 Durkan 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: Durkan)
Docket #1857
Resolution in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Boston Harbor Coastal Storm Risk Management Comprehensive System Plan and the City of Boston's application...
On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, 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 Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, 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: Zapata)
Docket #1858
Resolution in support of H.1544 / S.998: An Act to Guarantee a Tenant's First Right of Refusal
On motion of Councilors Breadon, 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).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Breadon, 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)..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1859
Resolution recognizing Tu Hispanidad Flag Day
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan).
Yes: Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, WorrellThe minutes list Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Sharon Durkan as not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 2 (Coletta Zapata, Durkan)..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1860
Resolution celebrating the 103rd Anniversary of the Declaration of Republic of Türkiye and the 31st Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival
On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilor Breadon, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Breadon)
Docket #1861
Resolution recognizing October 1, 2026, as Nigerian Independence Day
On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Worrell, and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Worrell, and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1862
Resolution recognizing October as Pedestrian Safety Month in the City of Boston
On motion of Councilors Pepén, Durkan, and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
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From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Pepén, Durkan, and Weber, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted..” (Motion: Pepén)
Docket #1863
Resolution recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Coletta Zapata 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).
From the minutes
“On motion of Councilors Louijeune, Coletta Zapata 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)..” (Motion: Louijeune)
Docket #1882
Emergency resolution calling for immediate relief for businesses devastated by the six-alarm fire at the historic Edison Building in Nubian Square
On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Santana, and 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 Councilors Culpepper, Santana, and 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: Culpepper)
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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