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May 23, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 27 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Cambridge City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Burhan Azeem, Dennis Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Paul Toner, Quinton Zondervan
Absent: Marc McGovern
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
That the city council appoint Joseph McCann to the office of city auditor
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
The Final Actions name Marc McGovern in this vote, but that councillor is not on the attendance list for the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
That the Director of Personnel, in conjunction with Vice Mayor Alanna Mallon, be and hereby is requested to negotiate a start date, salary and to discuss the offer with Joseph McCann for the...
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
The Final Actions name Marc McGovern in this vote, but that councillor is not on the attendance list for the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Cambridge City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Burhan Azeem, Dennis Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Paul Toner, Quinton Zondervan
Absent: None
25 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #115
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to a COVID-19 update.
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern 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, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #116
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $11,000,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Human Services Extraordinary...
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #117
Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $60,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the...
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.”
Calendar – On The Table · POR 2022 #84
Refer: Section 11.202(b) of Article 11.000 Special Regulations linkage fee., be amended by substitution. (Ordinance #2022-14)
REFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND ORDINANCECOMMITTEE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND ORDINANCECOMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Calendar – Unfinished Business · POR 2022 #2
Ordain: 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 uses. (ORDINANCE...
ORDAINED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDAINED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #25
An application was received from Mary Finigan representing Brattle Square Florist, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign and a wall panel sign at the premises numbered 52 Brattle...
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.”
Communications · COM 454 #2022
Communications placed on file together (18 communications, COM 454 #2022 to COM 479 #2022)
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 18 communications (COM 454 #2022, COM 463 #2022, COM 464 #2022, COM 465 #2022, COM 466 #2022, COM 467 #2022, COM 468 #2022, COM 469 #2022, COM 470 #2022, COM 471 #2022, COM 472 #2022, COM 473 #2022, COM 474 #2022, COM 475 #2022, COM 476 #2022, COM 477 #2022, COM 478 #2022, COM 479 #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.”
Resolutions · RES 2022 #122
Thank You to Anthony Wilson for his service Councillor Simmons and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2022 #123 to RES 2022 #124)
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2022 #123, RES 2022 #124); 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.”
Resolutions · RES 2022 #125
Resolution for 2022 Cambridge Jazz Festival Councillor Simmons, Councillor Zondervan and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (7 resolutions, RES 2022 #126 to RES 2022 #132)
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 7 resolutions (RES 2022 #126, RES 2022 #127, RES 2022 #128, RES 2022 #129, RES 2022 #130, RES 2022 #131, RES 2022 #132); 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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #98
That the City Council delegate the drafting and finalization of the questions for the interview of the City Manager finalists, scheduled for June 1st, 2022, to Randi Frank, LLC with assistance...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #99
Policy Order re Implementing Recommendations from Working IDEAL Report
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #100
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to consult with the appropriate City staff in determining the feasibility of establishing a new “Talent Officer” role for the City
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #101
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Director of the Personnel Department and other relevant City staff to establish a method of ensuring that anti-bias training is...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #103
That the City Clerk send this policy order with a letter of support from the City Council strongly endorsing the establishment a Massachusetts Public Bank outlined in bill, Senate, No. 665 led by...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #104
That the City Manager report back to the City Council on how this issue can be resolved and when it can be expected that the City will be able to outfit our Parks and fields as has been done in...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #105
That the City Manager is requested to confer with all relevant City departments to draft a report for a future Transportation and Public Utilities Committee hearing on the impacts of the MBTA Bus...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #106
That Deputy City Clerk Paula Crane be appointed interim City Clerk as of June 1, 2022 and until the permanent City Clerk shall assume office.
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.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: The Government Operations, Rules and Claims committee met on April 12, 2022 to discuss new guidelines for Boards and Commissions appointments.
ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Place on file: The Health and Environment Committee met on April 26, 2022 to conduct a public hearing on a proposal to amend Section 2.66 of the Municipal Code to add a new section titled “Article...
ACCEPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Committee Reports · POR 2022 #22
Refer: A. Amend Section 2.66 of the Municipal Code to add a new section titled “Article III Green Jobs." (Ordinance # 2022-6) Councillor Zondervan, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons, Mayor...
REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Zondervan.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #65
Place on file: A communication was received from Anthony Wilson, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
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.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #66
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee.
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.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #67
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information about the City Manager finalists
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.”
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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