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Cambridge City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

April 25, 2022

39 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Burhan Azeem, Dennis Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Paul Toner, Quinton Zondervan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #79

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an update on COVID-19.

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #80

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $65,000 from the General Fund Library Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #81

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of of the Massachusetts Formula Grant in the amount of $174,360.00 funded by the Massachusetts...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #82

A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Victoria Harris as an Election Commissioner for a term of four years, effective April 1, 2022.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #83

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 21-8, regarding eliminating hostile architecture.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #84

Refer: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an update from the Planning Board on discussions of allowing Multifamily Housing citywide.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #85

Refer: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Kathleen Born as a member of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of five...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS AND CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS AND CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Calendar – Charter Right · APP 2022 #15

An application was received from Ronald Santosuosso, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 650 East Kendall Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Calendar – Charter Right · CMA 2022 #74

A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to an update on MassAve4 and request for approval for the approach and timeline for implementing separated bike lanes...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

ORDER ADOPTED [8-1-0]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanNo: Simmons

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-1-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan NAYS: Councillor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2022 #55

That the City Manager is requested to confer with City departments, including the Community Development Department and the Department of Traffic, Parking, and Transportation to consider the...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED AND REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED AND REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Calendar – On The Table · CMA 2022 #24

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.

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

APPROVED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Calendar – On The Table · CMA 2022 #26

A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for reappointment and new appointment to the Water Board.

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

APPROVED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Calendar – On The Table · CMA 2022 #27

A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for reappointments to the Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board.

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

APPROVED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Calendar – On The Table · CMA 2022 #29

A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for new appointments and reappointments to the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

APPROVED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Calendar – On The Table · CMA 2022 #30

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 District...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

APPROVED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Calendar – On The Table · CMA 2022 #31

A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for reappointments to the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission.

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

APPROVED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Calendar – On The Table · CMA 2022 #32

A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to approval requested for a new appointment and reappointments to the Historical Commission.

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

APPROVED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Calendar – On The Table

Place on file: The Ordinance Committee met on February 9, 2022 to conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (2021-26)

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2022 #72

Ordain: 6.04.020 Dogs License required Fee Municipal Code Amendment 4-4-22. (Ordinance #2022-12)

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDAINED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDAINED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #16

Refer: A Zoning Petition Has been received from Craig A. Kelley regarding The Cambridge Transportation De-Carbonization and Congestion-Mitigation Bill. (Ordinance #2022-13)

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING BOARD [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING BOARD [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #17

An application was received from Kelvin Carbuccia representing Capelli Salon & Spa, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 1168 Massachusetts Avenue approval has been...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Communications · COM 377 #2022

Communications placed on file together (53 communications, COM 377 #2022 to COM 429 #2022)

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 53 communications (COM 377 #2022, COM 378 #2022, COM 379 #2022, COM 380 #2022, COM 381 #2022, COM 382 #2022, COM 383 #2022, COM 384 #2022, COM 385 #2022, COM 386 #2022, COM 387 #2022, COM 388 #2022, COM 389 #2022, COM 390 #2022, COM 391 #2022, COM 392 #2022, COM 393 #2022, COM 394 #2022, COM 395 #2022, COM 396 #2022, COM 397 #2022, COM 398 #2022, COM 399 #2022, COM 400 #2022, COM 401 #2022, COM 402 #2022, COM 403 #2022, COM 404 #2022, COM 405 #2022, COM 406 #2022, COM 407 #2022, COM 408 #2022, COM 409 #2022, COM 410 #2022, COM 411 #2022, COM 412 #2022, COM 413 #2022, COM 414 #2022, COM 415 #2022, COM 416 #2022, COM 417 #2022, COM 418 #2022, COM 419 #2022, COM 420 #2022, COM 421 #2022, COM 422 #2022, COM 423 #2022, COM 424 #2022, COM 425 #2022, COM 426 #2022, COM 427 #2022, COM 428 #2022, COM 429 #2022); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2022 #86

Resolution on the death of William J. "Bill" Norton. Councillor Toner and entire membership.

Minutes, page 20 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (8 resolutions, RES 2022 #87 to RES 2022 #94)

Minutes, page 20 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

ORDER ADOPTED [8-1-0]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, TonerNo: ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 8 resolutions (RES 2022 #87, RES 2022 #88, RES 2022 #89, RES 2022 #90, RES 2022 #91, RES 2022 #92, RES 2022 #93, RES 2022 #94); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-1-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem NAYS: Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Resolutions adopted together (5 resolutions, RES 2022 #95 to RES 2022 #99)

Minutes, page 22 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 5 resolutions (RES 2022 #95, RES 2022 #96, RES 2022 #97, RES 2022 #98, RES 2022 #99); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2022 #100

Resolution on the death of Jennifer Riedel. Councillor Azeem and entire membership.

Minutes, page 23 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanPaul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2022 #101

Congratulations to The North Cambridge Little Baseball League - celebrating its 70th season Councillor Toner, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons and entire membership.

Minutes, page 23 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2022 #102 to RES 2022 #103)

Minutes, page 24 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2022 #102, RES 2022 #103); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Paul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #65

That the City Manager confer with the Cambridge Heath Alliance, the Department of Public Works, the Inspectional Services Department and other relevant departments regarding the building condition...

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanPaul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #66

City Manager Report on Boards and Commissions

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Carlone.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #67

That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Traffic and Parking Department to work diligently with the MBTA to remove the catenary wires as soon as possible, and/or investigate...

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Adopt orderFailed · 3–6

ORDER FAILED OF ADOPTION [3-6-0]

Yes: Carlone, Simmons, TonerNo: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Zondervan

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER FAILED OF ADOPTION [3-6-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons NAYS: Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #68

That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Department of Public Works to devise ways to encourage residents to request the smallest size they need and to keep waste output...

Minutes, page 26 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanPaul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #69

Mental Health Awareness Month

Minutes, page 26 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanPaul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #70

That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Traffic and Parking Department to forego its original plan for “quick build” implementation and ensure that the implementation of...

Minutes, page 26 · Video

Adopt orderFailed · 2–7

ORDER FAILED OF ADOPTION [2-7-0]

Yes: Simmons, TonerNo: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Zondervan

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER FAILED OF ADOPTION [2-7-0] YEAS: Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons NAYS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #71

Lung Cancer Awareness Week

Minutes, page 26 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanPaul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #49

Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee.

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanPaul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #50

Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information about the Universal Pre-K ad-hoc.

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanPaul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #51

Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting a letter sent to the MBTA

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #52

Place on file: A communication was received from Anthony Wilson, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanPaul Toner is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

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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