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September 9, 2019
35 recorded votes, 33 with disagreement.
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Present: Dennis Carlone, Jan Devereux, Craig Kelley, Alanna Mallon, Marc McGovern, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Timothy Toomey, Quinton Zondervan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
POR 2019 #294
Dennis J. Carlone Jan Devereux Craig A. Kelley Alanna Mallon Marc C. McGovern Sumbul Siddiqui E. Denise Simmons Timothy J. Toomey Quinton Zondervan...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
CRT 2019 #62
A communication was received from Anthony I. Wilson, City Clerk, transmitting Part 2 of the report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone, Co-Chair and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chair of the...
REPORT ACCEPTED REFERRED TO RECONVENED HEARING ON AUGUST 13, 2019 ONE ORDER ADOPTED
The Final Actions give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED REFERRED TO RECONVENED HEARING ON AUGUST 13, 2019 ONE ORDER ADOPTED.”
CRT 2019 #63
A communication was received from Anthony I. Wilson, City Clerk, transmitting Part 3 of the report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone, Co-Chair and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chair of the...
REPORT ACCEPTED REFERRED TO RECONVENED HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 TWO ORDERS ADOPTED
The Final Actions give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED REFERRED TO RECONVENED HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 TWO ORDERS ADOPTED.”
CRT 2019 #65
A communication was received from Anthony I. Wilson, City Clerk, transmitting Part 4 of the report from Councillor Dennis J. Carlone, Co-Chair and Councillor Craig A. Kelley, Co-Chair of the...
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE ONE ORDER ADOPTED
The Final Actions give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE ONE ORDER ADOPTED.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2019 #229
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Children’s Trust Fund grant for the Center for Families program in the amount of $31,200.00...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2019 #230
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Family Shelter grant received from the Department of Housing and Community Development...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Devereux, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Mallon, Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toomey, Councillor Zondervan.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2019 #259
Refer: That the City Manager is requested to instruct the License Commission and City Solicitor’s office to drop all charges against UpperWest and its owners, to reconsider UpperWest’s package...
REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Final Actions say "voice vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Next: 9/16/2019 5:30 PM.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2019 #270
Refer: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to obtain a legal opinion from the City Solicitor regarding the License Commission's authority with regard to the issuance, denial...
REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Final Actions say "voice vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Next: 9/16/2019 5:30 PM.”
Calendar – Charter Right · CMA 2019 #203
Refer: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-39, regarding the creation of an arts friendly page highlighting the key...
REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Final Actions say "voice vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.”
Calendar – Charter Right · CMA 2019 #204
Refer: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 19-14, regarding a survey of local arts organizations and private foundations...
REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Final Actions say "voice vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2019 #70
Refer: A Zoning Petition Has been received from Ben LoVemere regarding that the City Council ordain the Zoning language set forth relative the Alewife Quadrangle Northwest Overlay District.
REFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Final Actions say "voice vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2019 #71
An application was received from MIT Museum requesting permission for 59 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue, from Memorial Drive to Sidney Street announcing Polaroid Project on October...
ORDER ADOPTED ON VOICE VOTE OF 9 COUNCILLORS
The Final Actions say "voice vote of 9 councillors"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED ON VOICE VOTE OF 9 COUNCILLORS.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (27 resolutions, RES 2019 #275 to RES 2019 #301)
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 27 resolutions (RES 2019 #275, RES 2019 #276, RES 2019 #277, RES 2019 #278, RES 2019 #279, RES 2019 #280, RES 2019 #281, RES 2019 #282, RES 2019 #283, RES 2019 #284, RES 2019 #285, RES 2019 #286, RES 2019 #287, RES 2019 #288, RES 2019 #289, RES 2019 #290, RES 2019 #291, RES 2019 #292, RES 2019 #293, RES 2019 #294, RES 2019 #295, RES 2019 #296, RES 2019 #297, RES 2019 #298, RES 2019 #299, RES 2019 #300, RES 2019 #301); MassVoter lists them as one vote. The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #273
That the City Manager is requested to work with the relevant departments and the US Census Bureau to ensure that everyone in Cambridge is counted during the 2020 Census, and to demonstrate...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #274
That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant City Departments to help facilitate the activities associated with Climate Preparedness Week 2019.
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #275
That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider a request from Councillor Siddiqui for a plaque on a bench in East Cambridge’s Silva Park in honor...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #276
City Council support of H.3012 and S.2061 An Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility and ask the Cambridge elected delegation to continue their advocacy to pass it out of committee and on to law.
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #277
That the City Manager, without delay to the current First Street Garage lease process, is requested to confer with all relevant City departments and public health officials to conduct City...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #278
That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with an update on the Danehy Park homicide investigation and the status of overall park safety efforts and reviews to include...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #279
That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council on efforts to keep bus stops appropriately accessible for buses, to include relevant pavement markings and enforcement activity.
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #280
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City staff to provide an update on the current condition and future repairs and rebuilding of the Alewife Garage.
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #281
That the City Manager is requested to instruct the Director of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and any other relevant City departments to review speeds on Raymond Street, sign...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #282
That the Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee is requested to hold a public hearing to review the Envision Cambridge plan and recommendations.
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #283
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic and Parking Department to install additional safety measures at the intersection of Fayette and Cambridge Streets to decrease conflict...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #284
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City staff to add links on the Inspectional Services Department website for archived and pending permit records on the appropriate...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #285
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City staff on the feasibility of allowing taxicabs to use dedicated bus lanes throughout the City while executing service for...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #286
That the proposed amendments to Title IV, Chapter 5.20, Article 1 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, to allow the use of e-hail applications by taxis, be referred to the Ordinance Committee for...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #287
Refer: That the City Manager is requested to work with the Police Commissioner, the Cambridge Carnival Committee, and the community to organize an alternative event to take place in Cambridge on...
REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Final Actions say "voice vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY VOICE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Next: 9/16/2019 5:30 PM.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #288
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the appropriate City staff to determine whether Boston's Airbnb registration requirements, to include public display of the unit's registration...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #290
Displacement of tenants under the AHOD
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS CRT #6 2019 - #62
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS CRT #6 2019 - #62.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #291
Cost implications and the definition of net zero ready buildings
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS CRT #7 2019 - #63
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS CRT #7 2019 - #63.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2019 #292
Use of public facilities for future meetings related to the AHOD process.
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS CRT #7 2019 - #63
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS CRT #7 2019 - #63.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · POR 2019 #289
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Community Development Department to review both the density and height under the AHO for the BA-4 district and make a...
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · POR 2019 #293
City Hall lighting in observance of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine 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 NINE MEMBERS.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · RES 2019 #302
Congratulations on Jesse Kanson-Benanav and Rachel Weidenfeld on the birth of Micah Benanav- Weidenfeld. Mayor McGovern and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS
The Final Actions say "affirmative vote of nine members"; that is every councillor at the meeting, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NINE MEMBERS.”
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