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November 5, 2018
21 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
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Present: Dennis Carlone, Jan Devereux, Alanna Mallon, Marc McGovern, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Timothy Toomey, Quinton Zondervan
Absent: Craig Kelley
Every vote, in order
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #276
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $19,200 within the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant from the Grant Fund Police Department...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Craig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #278
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $142,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Police Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Craig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #277
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $92,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Police Extraordinary Expenditures account...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Craig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #280
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,739,451 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Public Works...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Craig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #281
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Public Works...
ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]
Yes: Carlone, Devereux, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanCraig Kelley and Timothy Toomey are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley, Councillor Toomey.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #282
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $500,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Department of Human Services Extraordinary...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Craig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #279
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $200,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary...
ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-1-1]
Yes: Carlone, Devereux, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Toomey, ZondervanAbstained: SimmonsCraig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSTAIN: Councillor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #283
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $150,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Finance Extraordinary Expenditures account...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Craig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #284
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $5,000,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Human Services Other...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Craig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #285
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, requesting the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with a consultant service agency to provide...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Craig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
City Manager’s Agenda · CMA 2018 #286
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-108, regarding a report on offering early voting in City Council and School Committee...
ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS. ITEM PLACED BACK ON AWAITING REPORT PENDING RESPONSE FROM THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS. ITEM PLACED BACK ON AWAITING REPORT PENDING RESPONSE FROM THE STATE LEGISLATURE..”
City Manager’s Agenda · POR 2018 #273
Rethink Approach to Envision Cambridge
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..”
Calendar – Charter Right · APP 2018 #343
An application was received from Martin Cafasso, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 19 Fayette Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...
MOVE TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MALLON ON AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: MOVE TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MALLON ON AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..” (Motion: Mallon)
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2018 #262
That the City Manager is requested to include protected bicycle infrastructure along the entire length of River Street as part of the FY20 River Street Redesign project.
ORDER ADOPTED [6-2-1]
The Final Actions' count reads 6-2-1, but the names listed under it show 6 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. Because the two do not agree, MassVoter shows the count of the names only and will ask the City Clerk.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [6-2-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan and Mayor McGovern NAYS: Councillor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Kelley and Councillor Toomey.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2018 #345
A petition was received from Central Square Business Association, requesting twenty-eight temporary banners on street light poles along Massachusetts Avenue from Hancock Street to Albany Street...
ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2018 #346
An application was received from Mark Langlais for the Colette Restaurant, requesting permission for 5 awnings at the premises numbered 1924 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from...
ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (6 resolutions, RES 2018 #346 to RES 2018 #351)
ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 6 resolutions (RES 2018 #346, RES 2018 #347, RES 2018 #348, RES 2018 #349, RES 2018 #350, RES 2018 #351); MassVoter lists them as one vote. The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2018 #270
That the City Manager work with the Department of Human Services and Project Bread to fund additional City summer food sites and collaborate on creative and innovative ways to engage participants...
ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2018 #271
That the City Manager work with the Fire Department to evaluate the existing capacity of fire stations in the Kendall Square area and whether a new fire station is needed, and if so, determining...
ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..”
Committee Reports · POR 2018 #274
The City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Department of Public Works and the Department of Conservation and Recreation to monitor the site and ensure frequent trash removal and...
ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..”
Committee Reports
Resolutions adopted together (3 resolutions, RES 2018 #352 to RES 2018 #354)
ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 3 resolutions (RES 2018 #352, RES 2018 #353, RES 2018 #354); MassVoter lists them as one vote. The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of eight members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS..”
From the Cambridge City Council’s official Final Actions, posted by the City Clerk on the city’s meeting portal (and, for meetings before late January 2026, the Open Meeting Portal), linked from the City Council page. We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Cambridge (cambridgema.gov), from the official headshots on each councillor’s City Council page. Former councillors show initials.
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