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June 3, 2019
31 recorded votes, 31 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 2019 #151
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $2,000 from the General Fund Reserves Other Ordinary Maintenance Account to the General Fund Women’s...
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 2019 #152
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant of $500.00 from Cambridge in Motion, through the Cambridge Public Health Department, to...
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 2019 #153
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FFY19 Traffic Enforcement Grant in the amount of $11,830 received from the Executive Office...
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 2019 #154
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Festivals Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to the Arts...
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 2019 #155
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $20,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Public Celebrations Other Ordinary Maintenance...
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 2019 #149
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an order authorizing the City Manager for transfer appropriations of available balances prior to the close of the...
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 2019 #150
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $44,483, which was received in energy rebates, to the Public Investment Fund 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.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2019 #43
An application was received from Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing...
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2019 #44
An application was received from the Central Square Business Association requesting 31 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue between Hancock Street and Sidney Street announcing from June 5...
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2019 #45
An application was received from the City of Cambridge Budget Office requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall and JFK at Mount Auburn Street...
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2019 #46
An application was received from the City of Cambridge Community Development Department requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing...
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2019 #48
An application was received from Verizon, requesting permission for 2 two awnings at the premises numbered 95 Mount Auburn Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department...
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (19 resolutions, RES 2019 #164 to RES 2019 #181)
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 19 resolutions (RES 2019 #164, RES 2019 #161, RES 2019 #165, RES 2019 #166, RES 2019 #167, RES 2019 #168, RES 2019 #169, RES 2019 #170, RES 2019 #171, RES 2019 #172, RES 2019 #173, RES 2019 #174, RES 2019 #175, RES 2019 #176, RES 2019 #177, RES 2019 #178, RES 2019 #179, RES 2019 #180, RES 2019 #181); 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #182
That the City Manager is requested to work with the relevant City departments to ensure that all sunscreen dispensers in City parks are clean and operational for the summer season (with special...
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #185
That the City Council renews its observance of Loving Day on June 12, 2019.
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #188
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City staff on this issue and report back to the City Council on the status of any gas-related surveys and safety activities...
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #189
That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on the timeline and process for the creation of a stakeholder group to conduct the Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan review, as...
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #190
Request for Draft Language Related to the Net Zero Action Plan
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #193
City Council support of H.826/S.453 and H.761/S.464 supporting State Level Action on Environmental Justice.
ORDER ADOPTED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #183
That the City Manager is requested to report back on this pilot program and whether it could be implemented as a permanent program, with menstrual products available in all restrooms, regardless...
ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY 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: ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #184
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the City Solicitor, Inspectional Services Department and the Community Development Department to determine whether it is possible to reduce or...
ADOPTED BY 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: ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #187
That the City Manager work with the Community Development Department to set up a series of informational and interactive Affordable Housing Overlay workshops in a variety of neighborhoods to give...
ADOPTED BY 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: ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #191
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works, the Community Development Department, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation on the feasibility of...
ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY 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: ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #192
That the City Manager hereby is requested to direct the Community Development Department to obtain data from Eversource on electrical demand projections by year until at least 2030, including a...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Committee Reports · POR 2019 #196
That Councillor Zondervan and Councillor Siddiqui meet independently with the City Solicitor to discuss proposed language to amend the Cannabis Business Permitting proposed amendment to the...
ADOPTED BY 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: ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Committee Reports · POR 2019 #197
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to provide language for the Cannabis Business Permitting proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Section...
ADOPTED BY 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: ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Committee Reports · POR 2019 #198
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the City Solicitor to provide further information to the City Council on whether RMDs converting or co-locating to adult cannabis use...
ADOPTED BY 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: ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Committee Reports
Resolutions adopted together (5 resolutions, RES 2019 #182 to RES 2019 #186)
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 5 resolutions (RES 2019 #182, RES 2019 #183, RES 2019 #184, RES 2019 #185, RES 2019 #186); 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 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
LATE POLICY ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS Mayor McGovern moved suspension of the rules in order to introduce late Policy Order and the roll was called and resulted as follows:
SUSPENSION PREVAILED [7-1-1]
Yes: Carlone, Devereux, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, ToomeyNo: ZondervanCraig Kelley is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: SUSPENSION PREVAILED [7-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey NAYS: Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Kelley.”
Committee Reports · POR 2019 #194
That the City Manager work with the Cambridge Fire Department and DCAMM to conduct a safety check of the Sullivan Courthouse Building.
ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY 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: ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF EIGHT MEMBERS.”
Committee Reports · POR 2019 #195
That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City departments to illuminate Cambridge City Hall in rainbow colors on the evenings of Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, in...
ADOPTED BY 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: ADOPTED BY 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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