City Council Meeting – October 5th, 2026

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City Manager’s Agenda

Reports and Communications

  • #3 (CMA 2026-284) A response to the council’s request to place a historical marker on 103 Irving Street in recognition of Julia Child’s life
  • #4 (CMA 2026-283) A response to the council’s request regarding food vending in parks
  • #5 (CMA 2026-281) An Inclusionary Zoning Report

Appropriations and Grants

  • #2 (CMA 2026-279) $5,000 from the Creative Experiences Grant to support human services programs

Appointments

  • #1 (CMA 2026-280) Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC): Seth Minkoff

Policy Orders

Requests that the city…

  • #2 (POR 2026-186) advocate for a stronger level of CSO Control and virtual CSO elimination by 2050 in the CSO Control Plan and for broader funding across the state and entire MWRA region, and for additional federal funding

That the council…

  • #1 (POR 2026-185) forward the proposed language for “Tenant Notification of Property Sale” to the Ordinance Committee for hearing and report

Charter Rights

  • #1 (POR 2026-181) postpone the roll out of the Outer Huron Bike Lanes from the Bicycle Safety Ordinance until the parking problem is resolved
  • #2 (POR 2026-184) implement recommendations from the May 2025 Human Services & Veterans Committee meeting, including strengthening anti-poverty measures, establishing a dedicated CARE Team call and referral line, and prioritizing commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking prevention efforts for LGBTQIA+ youth

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