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45 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Burhan Azeem, Dennis Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Paul Toner, Quinton Zondervan
Absent: None
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of MASSCAP Inc. funds in the amount of $1,665.38 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board for $74,847.11 to the Grant Fund Human...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant in the amount of $348,301.00 funded...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanDenise Simmons is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Mallon ABSENT: Councillor Simmons.”
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of funds for the College Success Initiative from the Cambridge Housing Authority for $12,500.00 to...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanDenise Simmons is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Mallon ABSENT: Councillor Simmons.”
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 $53,000.00...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 21-42, regarding a report on reviewing Cambridge's corporate contracts...
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $75,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $730,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Traffic and Parking Department Other Ordinary...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an update on the status of our planned implementation of cycling safety improvements in Porter Square along...
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED [8-1-0]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, TonerNo: Zondervan
“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND APPROVED [8-1-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon NAYS: Councillor Zondervan.”
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the Talbot Street Easement Disposition.
TWO ORDERS ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: TWO ORDERS ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a request to approve the disposition of property located at 35 Cherry Street (the “Property”) to the Affordable...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Refer: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the Annual Surveillance Report concerning City Departments’ use of Surveillance Technology or Surveillance Data.
REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Michael P. Gardner as a member of the Cambridge Retirement Board for a term of...
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Maxwell Solet as a new member of the Board of Trustee of the Cambridge Health...
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Table: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for new appointments and reappointment to Open Data Review Board for a term of two year.
TABLED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: TABLED [9-0-0] Next: 3/21/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Table: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for reappointment and new appointment to the Water Board.
TABLED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: TABLED [9-0-0] Next: 3/21/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Table: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for reappointments to the Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board.
TABLED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: TABLED [9-0-0] Next: 3/21/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Table: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for new appointments and reappointments to the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation...
TABLED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: TABLED [9-0-0] Next: 3/21/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Table: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for a new appointment and reappointments to the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation...
TABLED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: TABLED [9-0-0] Next: 3/21/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Table: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for reappointments to the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission.
TABLED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: TABLED [9-0-0] Next: 3/21/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Table: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for a new appointment and reappointments to the Historical Commission.
TABLED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: TABLED [9-0-0] Next: 3/21/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
An application was received from MIT List Visual Arts Center requesting permission for 35 temporary banners across Ames Street Memorial Drive Main Street and Broadway announcing MIT List, New Art...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
An application was received from Dan Anderson, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 33 Webster Avenue said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-1-0]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, TonerNo: Zondervan
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-1-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon NAYS: Councillor Zondervan.”
An application was received from Kelley Brown, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 301 Vasser Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
An application was received from Dillon Lammers, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 1065 Cambridge Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Refer: A Zoning Petition Has been received from Craig A. Kelley regarding The Cambridge Transportation De-Carbonization and Congestion-Mitigation Bill. (Ordinance #2022-10)
REFERRED TO THE ORDINACNE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD [9-0-0]
“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE ORDINACNE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
That the City Manager is requested to work with DCR to pilot an expansion of Memorial Drive closures along any segments east of Western Avenue that could be used as parkland.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1-0]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAbstained: Simmons
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Mallon PRESENT: Councillor Simmons.”
Table: That the City Manager is requested to amend all existing Community Host Agreements previously issued by the City by reducing the Impact Fee to 0.05% of Gross Revenue and to refrain from...
PLACED ON THE TABLE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: PLACED ON THE TABLE [9-0-0] Next: 3/21/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
An application was received from Ricky Zeng representing Gong Cha, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 50 Church Street approval has been received from...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Communications placed on file together (10 communications, COM 280 #2022 to COM 289 #2022)
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 10 communications (COM 280 #2022, COM 281 #2022, COM 282 #2022, COM 283 #2022, COM 284 #2022, COM 285 #2022, COM 286 #2022, COM 287 #2022, COM 288 #2022, COM 289 #2022); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Communications placed on file together (19 communications, COM 290 #2022 to COM 308 #2022)
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 19 communications (COM 290 #2022, COM 291 #2022, COM 292 #2022, COM 293 #2022, COM 294 #2022, COM 295 #2022, COM 296 #2022, COM 297 #2022, COM 298 #2022, COM 299 #2022, COM 300 #2022, COM 301 #2022, COM 302 #2022, COM 303 #2022, COM 304 #2022, COM 305 #2022, COM 306 #2022, COM 307 #2022, COM 308 #2022); MassVoter lists them as one vote.
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Congratulations to the East Cambridge Business Association, Gather Here Stitch Lounge, and Commonwealth Alternative Care on the opening of the Inman Incubator. Mayor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor Mallon...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Resolution on the death of Jamilah Bakr. Councillor Toner and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Cancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting March 14, 2022.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
That the City Manager is requested to consult with the Department of Public Works to introduce the SMART Box rodent control system in Cambridge.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consult with the Assistant City Manager for the Department of Human Service Programs and the head of DHSP Preschools to determine how to better...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Director of Libraries to provide free tickets to the Museum of African American History to Cambridge residents.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the findings of the "Future of Telework" Committee, and to explain the city’s current policy regarding a...
ORDER ADOPTED [5-2-1-1]
Yes: Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, ZondervanNo: Azeem, TonerAbstained: CarloneDenise Simmons is listed as absent for this vote.
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [5-2-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Mallon NAYS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Azeem ABSENT: Councillor Simmons PRESENT: Councillor Carlone.”
Place on file: The Housing Committee met to conduct a public hearing on December 1, 2021, to resume its discussion of the September 20, 2021 Policy Order that seeks to amend the Zoning Ordinance...
ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Place on file: A communication was received from Anthony Wilson, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Place on file: A communication was received from Councillors Toner and Simmons, transmitting a memorandum regarding the search for the next City Clerk
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
Place on file: A communication was received from City Manager Louie DePasquale, transmitting The Annual Surveillance Report.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Vice Mayor Mallon.”
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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