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December 5, 2022
21 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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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 #235
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $95,000 from the General Fund Library Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Library Travel and...
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #236
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $18,803.68 received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition’s Community Safety Initiative through the...
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #237
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an amendment to the proposed Home Rule Petition for a special act regarding a fire cadet program for the City of Cambridge...
APPROVED AND PLACE ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND PLACE 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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #238
Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board report with a recommendation to adopt the Emissions the Accounting Zoning Petition (Version 3) with...
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #239
Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board Zoning Petition to consider adoption of the attached Climate Resilience Zoning.
REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: 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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #240
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the City Manager's 90 Day Report.
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #241
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to asking the Department of Conservation and Recreation to suspend the Saturday closures of Memorial Drive...
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.”
Calendar – Charter Right · CMA 2022 #231
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Reports Items Numbered 16-111, 18-38, and 20-61, regarding Municipal Property Inventory.
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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor Toner.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #60
An application was received from John Piacitelli representing AP Brattle Square LP, requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 31 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanSumbul Siddiqui 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, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #61
An application was received from John Piacitelli representing AP Brattle Square LP, requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 25 Brattle Street. Approval has been received from...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanSumbul Siddiqui 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, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2022 #62
An application was received from Lauren Delarda representing Herbwell Cannabis, requesting permission for an awning at the premises numbered 1686 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanSumbul Siddiqui 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, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications
Communications placed on file together (83 communications, COM 1035 #2022 to COM 1117 #2022)
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 83 communications (COM 1035 #2022, COM 1036 #2022, COM 1037 #2022, COM 1038 #2022, COM 1039 #2022, COM 1040 #2022, COM 1041 #2022, COM 1042 #2022, COM 1043 #2022, COM 1044 #2022, COM 1045 #2022, COM 1046 #2022, COM 1047 #2022, COM 1048 #2022, COM 1049 #2022, COM 1050 #2022, COM 1051 #2022, COM 1052 #2022, COM 1053 #2022, COM 1054 #2022, COM 1055 #2022, COM 1056 #2022, COM 1057 #2022, COM 1058 #2022, COM 1059 #2022, COM 1060 #2022, COM 1061 #2022, COM 1062 #2022, COM 1063 #2022, COM 1064 #2022, COM 1065 #2022, COM 1066 #2022, COM 1067 #2022, COM 1068 #2022, COM 1069 #2022, COM 1070 #2022, COM 1071 #2022, COM 1072 #2022, COM 1073 #2022, COM 1074 #2022, COM 1075 #2022, COM 1076 #2022, COM 1077 #2022, COM 1078 #2022, COM 1079 #2022, COM 1080 #2022, COM 1081 #2022, COM 1082 #2022, COM 1083 #2022, COM 1084 #2022, COM 1085 #2022, COM 1086 #2022, COM 1087 #2022, COM 1088 #2022, COM 1089 #2022, COM 1090 #2022, COM 1091 #2022, COM 1092 #2022, COM 1093 #2022, COM 1094 #2022, COM 1095 #2022, COM 1096 #2022, COM 1097 #2022, COM 1098 #2022, COM 1099 #2022, COM 1100 #2022, COM 1101 #2022, COM 1102 #2022, COM 1103 #2022, COM 1104 #2022, COM 1105 #2022, COM 1106 #2022, COM 1107 #2022, COM 1108 #2022, COM 1109 #2022, COM 1110 #2022, COM 1111 #2022, COM 1112 #2022, COM 1113 #2022, COM 1114 #2022, COM 1115 #2022, COM 1116 #2022, COM 1117 #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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (8 resolutions, RES 2022 #309 to RES 2022 #316)
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 8 resolutions (RES 2022 #309, RES 2022 #310, RES 2022 #311, RES 2022 #312, RES 2022 #313, RES 2022 #314, RES 2022 #315, RES 2022 #316); 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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Mayor Siddiqui.”
Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2022 #317 to RES 2022 #318)
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2022 #317, RES 2022 #318); 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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #310
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to work with the residents at 931 Massachusetts Avenue to identify and provide a short-term parking...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #311
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Department of Public Health, the Law Department, and the Fire Department to provide at least one vaccine clinic in December which will...
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.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: The Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee met on November 22, 2022 to conduct a public meeting to discuss the City Manager’s Annual Evaluation process.
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.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #151
Place on file: A communication was received from Vice Mayor Mallon, transmitting information regarding the City Manager Annual Review process.
PLACED ON FILE AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 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.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #152
Place on file: A communication was received from Councillor Nolan and Councillor Carlone, transmitting information regarding a Finance Committee meeting
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.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #153
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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #154
Place on file: A communication was received from Diane P. LeBlanc, 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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
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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