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Cambridge City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

May 2, 2022

41 recorded votes, 41 with disagreement.

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Attendance

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

Absent: Sumbul Siddiqui

Every vote, in order

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #86

Refer: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the FY2023 submitted budget and appropriation orders.

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #87

Pass to a second reading: Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,800,000 to provide funds for the...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 5/9/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #88

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $13,000,000 to provide funds for the...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 5/9/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #89

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $78,500,000 to provide funds for the...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 5/9/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #90

Pass to a second reading: Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $15,000,000 to provide funds for the design...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 5/9/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #91

Pass to a second reading: Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $14,600,000 to provide funds for the...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 5/9/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #92

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $37,000,000 to provide additional funds for...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 5/9/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #93

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $600,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #94

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $150,000 from the General Fund Electrical Department Salary and Wages Account to the General Fund...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #95

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a supplemental allocation from the Office of the Attorney General, Local Consumer Aid Fund for...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #96

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,500,000 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Public Investment Fund...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #97

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $253,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Department...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #99

A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2022 #64

Table: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back on the feasibility of providing all Cambridge high school students with free Charlie Cards throughout the school year.

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 7–1

PLACED ON THE TABLE [7-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON THE TABLE [7-1-1] Next: 5/9/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan NAYS: Councillor Nolan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

Calendar – On The Table · CMA 2022 #38

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #18

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 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui PRESENT: Councillor Zondervan.”

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

Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #19

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

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui PRESENT: Councillor Zondervan.”

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

Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #20

An application was received from the City of Cambridge Budget Office requesting permission for two (2) temporary banners across JFK Street and Mount Auburn Street announcing the Participatory...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Communications · COM 430 #2022

Communications placed on file together (12 communications, COM 430 #2022 to COM 441 #2022)

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 12 communications (COM 430 #2022, COM 431 #2022, COM 432 #2022, COM 433 #2022, COM 434 #2022, COM 435 #2022, COM 436 #2022, COM 437 #2022, COM 438 #2022, COM 439 #2022, COM 440 #2022, COM 441 #2022); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Resolutions · RES 2022 #104

Congratulations to John Carew on his retirement from Cambridge College. Councillor Simmons and entire membership.

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, TonerSumbul Siddiqui and Quinton Zondervan are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2022 #105 to RES 2022 #106)

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2022 #105, RES 2022 #106); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2022 #107

Congratulations to the Outstanding Employee Award Winners. Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Carlone and entire membership.

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, TonerSumbul Siddiqui and Quinton Zondervan are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Zondervan.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2022 #108

That the Cambridge City Council go on record congratulating Bill Kane on this recognition and thanking him for his tremendous and unwavering commitment to those in Cambridge who struggle to meet...

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #72

That the City Manager is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to look into the feasibility of mailing “Watch for Bikes” stickers to residents who have applied for...

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, TonerSumbul Siddiqui and Quinton Zondervan are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #73

That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department, the Traffic, Parking & Transportation Department and the Department of Public Works to look into the...

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, TonerSumbul Siddiqui and Quinton Zondervan are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #75

City Council support of H.938 and H.998/S.569, Extended Producer Responsibility for Paint and Mattresses.

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, TonerSumbul Siddiqui and Quinton Zondervan are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #78

City Council support of H.R.2644, the Green New Deals for Cities Act of 2021.

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, TonerSumbul Siddiqui and Quinton Zondervan are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #79

That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate staff to light up City Hall and painting crosswalks for Pride Month 2022.

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, TonerSumbul Siddiqui and Quinton Zondervan are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #80

That the City Council go on record supporting Cambridge’s commitment to being an ally of the Wampanoag Nation in The National Movement and declaring Thursday May 5th, 2022 the Missing and Murdered...

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, TonerSumbul Siddiqui and Quinton Zondervan are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #83

That the Cambridge City Council offers its support for a City Council Ordinance requiring prevailing wage rates for private utility construction.

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Ordinance Committee met on March 9, 2022 to conduct a public hear on a petition to amend Article 20.90- Alewife Overlay Districts 1-6 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance by...

Minutes, page 16 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ACCEPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Committee Reports · POR 2022 #74

That the City Manager is hereby requested to direct City staff to provide the certain information regarding the Alewife Zoning Petition to the City Council for discussion Vice Mayor Mallon...

Minutes, page 16 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Committee Reports · POR 2022 #76

That the City Manager be and hereby is requests the City Manager to instruct the Community Development to respond to the Ordinance Committee with a list of projects and where they are in the...

Minutes, page 16 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Committee Reports · POR 2022 #77

That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to instruct the Community Development Department to report back to the Ordinance Committee with suggested language and edits to the proposed...

Minutes, page 17 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Committee Reports · POR 2022 #81

That the City Manager works with the City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion on how the council might, if so desired, allow buildings somewhere along in the process of development to be exempted...

Minutes, page 17 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Committee Reports · POR 2022 #82

That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Community Development Department and the City Solicitor's office to report back to the City Council on Community Development 's...

Minutes, page 17 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Ordinance Committee met on April 7, 2022 to continue a public hear on a petition to amend Article 20.90- Alewife Overlay Districts 1-6 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance by...

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ACCEPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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Motion to Amend Ordinance 2022-1 with the recommended language from the Ordinance Committee

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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Committee Reports · POR 2022 #2

Pass to a second reading: That Article 20.90- Alewife Overlay Districts 1-6 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance be amended to insert a new section entitled Section 20.94.3- Temporarily prohibited...

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING AS AMENDED [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING AS AMENDED [8-0-1] Next: 5/9/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”

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Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #54

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

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #55

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

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

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