This document outlines the matters pending before the Quincy City Council for its meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. It covers council membership, committee structures, and a wide range of legislative items across multiple committees.
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- President: Anne M. Mahoney - City Clerk: Nicole L. Crispo - Nine Councillors representing various wards and at-large positions
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The Council operates through fourteen committees, including: - Nine-member committees: Finance, Ordinance, and Oversight - Five-member committees: covering areas such as Housing, Public Safety, Education, Public Works, and others
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- A resolution promoting dignified and productive communication in public meetings
- Support for the Impact Quincy Youth Action Team (IQ YAT)
Key financial accountability and transparency issues, including: - American Rescue Plan spending transparency - Retirement/pension theft update - Comprehensive financial and debt overview ahead of FY27 budget - Investigation into Council on Aging department head theft and federal charges - Report on city property transactions - Review of FY2024 audit findings on federal award programs - Formal audit of Quarry Hills Associates lease payments - Request for a two-year capital bonding plan - Appropriation request for contracted services in the City Council budget
- Review of resident interactions with City Hall and expansion of online services - Update on the Municipal Broadband Project and its future given private competition
- Mayor's proposed salary schedule amendment - Council proposals to repeal raises for the Mayor, Council, and elected officials generally - Questions to the City Solicitor about raise deferments - Potential adoption of a residential property tax exemption (M.G.L. Ch. 59, §5C) - Ordinance amendment regarding synthetic drugs (Kratom) - Multiple traffic orders including handicap parking additions and new stop signs across several wards
- Residential property tax exemption consideration - Disclosure of Munroe Building lease terms and financials - Review of short-term rental regulations - Briefing on the city's response to the January 2026 winter storm - Council on Aging theft and federal charges - Quincy Housing Authority (QHA) vacancy data and tenant representation - Use of Flock Safety surveillance technology - Oversight of the Public Works Enhancement Fund
- Utility Grant of Location for GoNetspeed on Sargent/Shed Street
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- Letter of support for enforcement of 2024 Ballot Question 1 - Resolution to name the New Brill Field Hockey Rink in honor of David "Andy" DiBona - Acceptance of gifts to D.A.R.E. programs (totalling ~$20,975) and $7,500 to Quincy Animal Shelter, all from the Mayor
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The meeting follows a standard order including roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, public participation, approval of minutes, committee reports, and motions. A standing rule confirms that regular council meetings shall not be interrupted by committee business.
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> The agenda reflects strong councillor focus on financial accountability, transparency, public safety, housing, and municipal technology, alongside routine traffic and infrastructure matters.