City Council - 2026-04-01

Authorized reduction of fiscal year 2026 appropriation for reserve for collective bargaining by $1,046,178 to fund Boston Public Schools bus monitor wage increases under agreement with United Steelworkers Local 2936. Contract term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 with 2% annual base wage increases plus $1/hour flat increase in January 2026 and 70¢/hour for assigned monitors in January 2028.

Approved supplemental appropriation of $1,046,178 for Boston Public Schools to cover fiscal year 2026 cost items in collective bargaining agreement with United Steelworkers Local 2936 bus monitors.

Passed home rule petition in new draft providing 100% disability pension for Fire Lieutenant Leo J. Bracken who sustained severe permanent injury in line of duty after 35+ years of service. Amended draft strikes section 1d, consolidates benefit structure into section 1b defining pension as 100% of salary.

Authorized appropriation of $20,200,000 for window and door replacement at Adams Elementary School including accessibility upgrades (new elevator, accessible entrances, accessible bathrooms on every floor). City expects approximately $10,400,000 reimbursement from MSBA.

Authorized appropriation of $1,100,000 for design costs for window and door replacement projects at Margarita Muniz Academy, Mildred Avenue K-8 School, and Orchard Gardens School under 2025 ARP projects.

Resolution supporting federal legislation requiring DHS agencies including ICE to provide Congress with unredacted body camera footage, reports, and internal communications in cases involving serious injury or death during use of force incidents.

Resolution demanding that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement not staff vacant TSA positions at Boston Logan International Airport, citing concerns about creating fear in immigrant communities.

Resolution urging the Governor to suspend the state gas tax (24¢ per gallon) to provide relief to working families facing high fuel costs. Opponents cited fiscal concerns ($700 million annual revenue) and environmental considerations.

Resolution declaring April 2, 2026 as Cardi B Day in the city of Boston, recognizing the artist's representation of Dominican culture and advocacy for Latino and immigrant communities.

Resolution recognizing April as Fair Housing Month, highlighting housing disparities including 73% white homeownership vs 40% black and 37% Latino homeownership rates in Boston.

Authorized acceptance and expenditure of $140,426 fiscal year 2025 port security grant from FEMA administered by fire department for port-wide risk management and critical infrastructure protection.

Authorized acceptance of $20,000 grant from Mass Department of Agricultural Resources for Office of Food Justice to fund food working group with Boston Public Schools on values-based food purchasing and food recovery.

Authorized acceptance of $13,735 grant from Mass Commission for the Blind for Office of Workforce Development to support on-site services for blind individuals at career centers including assistive technology accommodations.