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October 3, 2022

2 meetings this evening, 45 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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Cambridge City Council · Special 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

5 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #190

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2023.

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–1

PLACED ON FILE [8-1-0]

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

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda

1A: 19,000000.00 IN FREE CASH TO REDUCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 TAX RATE

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

ORDER ADOPTED [8-1-0]

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

From the minutes

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

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

1B: 2,500000.00 IN OVERLAY SURPLUS RESERVE TO BE USED AS A REVENUE TO REDUCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 TAX RATE

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

ORDER ADOPTED [8-1-0]

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

From the minutes

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

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

1C: ALLOCATING THE PROPERTY TAX

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

1D: APPROVES A THIRTY (30) PERCENT RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION FOR

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

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

40 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Place on file: Burhan Azeem    Dennis J. Carlone    Alanna Mallon    Marc C. McGovern    5:37 PM Patricia Nolan    E. Denise Simmons    5:34 PM Paul F. Toner    Quinton...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #184

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 22-41, regarding establishing evening off-leash dog hours at Hoyt Field.

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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #185

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order 2022 #167, regarding the meal program continuation.

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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #186

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on new positions.

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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #187

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 22-62, regarding requests for a legal opinion and additional analysis on linkage fee rate...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE PETITION [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #188

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board report with a recommendation not to adopt the Incentive Zoning Rate Increase Petition.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE PETITION [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #189

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a communication received from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust regarding the Incentive Zoning amendment.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE PETITION [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Calendar – On The Table · POR 2022 #161

That the City Council refer the zoning petition regarding lab use to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board for a hearing and report.

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-1-0]

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

From the minutes

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

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

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2022 #142

Transmitting Communication from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,500,000 to provide funds for the design and...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Communications · COM 661 #2022

Communications placed on file together (40 communications, COM 661 #2022 to COM 700 #2022)

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 40 communications (COM 661 #2022, COM 662 #2022, COM 663 #2022, COM 664 #2022, COM 665 #2022, COM 666 #2022, COM 667 #2022, COM 668 #2022, COM 669 #2022, COM 670 #2022, COM 671 #2022, COM 672 #2022, COM 673 #2022, COM 674 #2022, COM 675 #2022, COM 676 #2022, COM 677 #2022, COM 678 #2022, COM 679 #2022, COM 680 #2022, COM 681 #2022, COM 682 #2022, COM 683 #2022, COM 684 #2022, COM 685 #2022, COM 686 #2022, COM 687 #2022, COM 688 #2022, COM 689 #2022, COM 690 #2022, COM 691 #2022, COM 692 #2022, COM 693 #2022, COM 694 #2022, COM 695 #2022, COM 696 #2022, COM 697 #2022, COM 698 #2022, COM 699 #2022, COM 700 #2022); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (6 resolutions, RES 2022 #243 to RES 2022 #248)

Minutes, page 17 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 6 resolutions (RES 2022 #243, RES 2022 #244, RES 2022 #245, RES 2022 #246, RES 2022 #247, RES 2022 #248); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Resolutions · RES 2022 #249

Congratulations to Ms. Margaret Unger who received a perfect score in her AP US Government and Politics exam. Vice Mayor Mallon, Mayor Siddiqui and entire membership.

Minutes, page 18 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (5 resolutions, RES 2022 #250 to RES 2022 #254)

Minutes, page 18 · 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 #250, RES 2022 #251, RES 2022 #252, RES 2022 #253, RES 2022 #254); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2022 #255

Congratulations to Kondeleye Ross-Johnson on the occasion of her retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance. Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons and entire membership.

Minutes, page 20 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (5 resolutions, RES 2022 #256 to RES 2022 #260)

Minutes, page 20 · 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 #256, RES 2022 #257, RES 2022 #258, RES 2022 #259, RES 2022 #260); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #179

That the City Manager is requested to convene an advisory group to determine ways in which the City can work to lift up the voices and experiences of the descendants of the Indigenous People who...

Minutes, page 22 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #181

That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to convene a North Massachusetts Avenue Corridor District Zoning Proposal Working Group by June 15, 2023.

Minutes, page 22 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #182

That the City Manager is requested to work with appropriate City departments to complete a needs assessment of the entire Danehy Park complex.

Minutes, page 23 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

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

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #183

That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to affix the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Banner above JFK Street and Mount Auburn Street beginning on October 4, 2022, for no...

Minutes, page 23 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #184

That the City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Public Works, Inspectional Services and other relevant departments to produce a report outlining the efficacy of the Private...

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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #185

That the City Manager is requested to work with the Law Department to automatically provide an initial legal opinion to the City Council and the City Clerk at least three business days in advance...

Minutes, page 24 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #186

Amendment to section 22.25.1(c) of Article 22, entitled Sustainable Design and Development (Ordinance #2022-20).

Minutes, page 24 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #187

That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant City departments to install a new irrigation system in Danehy Park as soon as possible and better prepare for tree watering efforts in...

Minutes, page 24 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #262

That the City Council go on record stating its observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month October 2022.

Minutes, page 24 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #263

Policy Order

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1-0]

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

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #264

That the City Manager direct the Community Development Department and Law Department to review the amendment that states: “excluding the first 30,000 square feet for buildings less than 60,000...

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1-0]

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

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #313

Reappointment of Kathleen L. Born to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a 5-year term to the Full City Council with a favorable recommendation by the Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning...

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: ORDER ADOPTED.”

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

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee met on March 9, 2022 for the purpose of reviewing next steps in the City Manager search process.

Minutes, page 26 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Place on file: Human The Human Services and Veterans Committee conducted a public hearing on June 2, 2022 to receive an update from the City Manager's Opioid Task Force.

Minutes, page 26 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Place on file: On September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. the Ordinance Committee, Chaired by Councillor McGovern, held a public hearing on Ordinance #2022-16, Banning Limited Services Pregnancy Centers....

Minutes, page 26 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Committee Reports · POR 2022 #188

A. That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to direct the City Solicitor to reach out to the Law Department in Somerville, MA to understand and report back to the Council on the...

Minutes, page 27 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Committee Reports

Place on file: On September 20, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., the Ordinance Committee, Chaired by Councillor Zondervan, held a public hearing on Ordinance #2022-17, adding a chapter 6.24 to the Cambridge...

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

Committee Reports · POR 2022 #132

Pass to a second reading: A. Fur Sales Ban (Ordinance #2022-17). Councillor McGovern

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [9-0-0] Next: 10/17/2022 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

Committee Reports

Place on file: On September 21, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., the Ordinance Committee, Chaired by Councillor McGovern, continued the Public Hearing on Ordinance #2022-5 that would eliminate parking...

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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Committee Reports · POR 2022 #19

Pass to a second reading: A. That section 6.36 entitled, Schedule of Parking and Loading Requirements, of Article 6.000, entitled OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS AND NIGHTTIME CURFEW...

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

PASSED TO A SECOND READING AS AMENDED

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From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING AS AMENDED Next: 10/17/2022 5:30 PM.”

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Committee Reports

Place on file: On September 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. the Neighborhood & Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee, Chaired by Councillor Carlone, held public hearing on the...

Minutes, page 29 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #119

Place on file: A communication was received from Councillor Marc McGovern, transmitting a proposed amendment to the linkage fee.

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #120

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

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #121

Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting UPK Ad-Hoc Communication.

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #122

Place on file: communication was received from Diane P. LeBlanc City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (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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