Summary: Quincy City Council – Matters Pending (February 23, 2026)

Overview

This document outlines the agenda and pending matters for the Quincy City Council meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026, presided over by Council President Anne M. Mahoney.

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Council Structure

The Council consists of nine members supported by various committees. Key committees include Finance, Ordinance, Oversight, Public Works, Public Safety, Housing, and others, each with designated chairs and vice-chairs.

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Key Matters Pending

🏛️ Governance & Transparency

- 2026-6: Ordinance to safeguard transparency and public access to information in Council proceedings - 2026-8: Amending Council rules to establish public participation procedures - 2026-34: Resolution upholding dignified discourse in public meetings

💰 Financial & Fiscal Matters

- 2026-7: Establishing fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency - 2026-9: Strengthening the powers of the City Auditor - 2026-32: Requiring financial disclosure regarding the Munroe Building tenancies and leases

💼 Elected Officials' Salaries

- 2026-12: Mayor Koch's proposed salary schedule amendment - 2026-13/29: Multiple orders to repeal the Mayor's pay raise (Ordinance 2024-055) - 2026-14/30: Orders to repeal the City Council's pay raise (Ordinance 2024-056) - 2026-15/31: Orders to repeal annual raises for elected officials (Ordinance 2024-090) - 2026-16: Order for the City Solicitor to answer questions regarding raise deferments

🏠 Housing & Property Tax

- 2026-18: Resolution to establish a Residential Property Tax Exemption under M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5C - 2026-33: Review of short-term rental regulations and enforcement

🌱 Environment & Infrastructure

- 2026-10: Amending sewer/water ordinance – prohibited discharges and enforcement - 2026-11: Amending stormwater management enforcement and penalties - 2026-17: Approval of solar energy installation at Squantum Elementary School - 2026-37: Requesting a briefing on the city's response to the January 24–27 winter storm

🚗 Traffic Matters

- 2026-26: Adding handicapped parking at 57 Grafton St. - 2026-27: Adding no-parking restrictions on Carlson St. - 2026-28: Removing seasonal no-parking on Mullin Ave.

💻 Technology & Utilities

- 2026-36: Review of resident interactions with City Hall and expansion of online municipal services - 2026-20 to 2026-25: Multiple utility grants of location for Massachusetts Electric/Verizon across various streets

📡 Disposed Item

- 2026-35: Resolution urging passage of Massachusetts House Bill H.91 and Senate Bill S.2556 to modernize funding for community media (already disposed)

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Meeting Order

The standard meeting follows an 11-point agenda including roll call, prayer, pledge, approval of minutes, mayoral communications, committee reports, and scheduling of future meetings.

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