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December 19, 2022
32 recorded votes, 21 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 #242
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a public health 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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #243
Place on file: Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the FY23 Cultural Investment Portfolio Program Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural...
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 #244
Place on file: Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program grant in the amount of $972,060.00 funded...
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 #245
Place on file: Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the additional appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) grant funded by the...
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 #246
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to approval requested for appointments of new members and reappointment's to the Cambridge Library Board of...
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 #247
Place on file: Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,709,473 from the Water Fund Balance, Retained Earnings ($2,354,737) and from Free Cash...
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 #248
Place on file: Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $700,000 from Water Fund Balance (Retained Earnings) account to the Water Public...
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 #249
Place on file: Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation in the amount of $9,812,215.88 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Capital Projects...
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 #250
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to changing the name of the City’s Climate Plan Action Committee’s (“CPAC”) to the "Cambridge Climate 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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2022 #251
Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommending adoption of the BZA Stipends Zoning Petition, with additional comments.
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 #252
Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board report recommending adoption of the Suzanne Blier, et al., Zoning Petition, with additional...
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 #253
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 22-79, which requested that the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department...
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 · POR 2022 #312
That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate departments to conduct street cleaning without towing starting with the 2023 season.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [6-1-1-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, ZondervanNo: TonerAbstained: SimmonsMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [6-1-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Toner ABSENT: Councillor McGovern PRESENT: Councillor Simmons.”
Communications
Communications placed on file together (18 communications, COM 1119 #2022 to COM 1136 #2022)
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 18 communications (COM 1119 #2022, COM 1120 #2022, COM 1121 #2022, COM 1122 #2022, COM 1123 #2022, COM 1124 #2022, COM 1125 #2022, COM 1126 #2022, COM 1127 #2022, COM 1128 #2022, COM 1129 #2022, COM 1130 #2022, COM 1131 #2022, COM 1132 #2022, COM 1133 #2022, COM 1134 #2022, COM 1135 #2022, COM 1136 #2022); MassVoter lists them as one vote. The Final Actions' count reads 8-0-1, but the names listed under it show 8 yes, 1 no. Because the two do not agree, MassVoter shows the count of the names only and will ask the City Clerk.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor McGovern.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (4 resolutions, RES 2022 #319 to RES 2022 #322)
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 4 resolutions (RES 2022 #319, RES 2022 #320, RES 2022 #321, RES 2022 #322); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Marc McGovern 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 Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Resolutions · RES 2022 #323
Resolution on the death of Sheila Doyle Russell. Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor McGovern, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Carlone, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Simmons, Councillor...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (6 resolutions, RES 2022 #324 to RES 2022 #329)
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 6 resolutions (RES 2022 #324, RES 2022 #325, RES 2022 #326, RES 2022 #327, RES 2022 #328, RES 2022 #329); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Marc McGovern 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 Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #314
That City Manager be requested to direct Legal Department and CDD to review the final language of the emissions accounting zoning petition, and make any recommended adjustments, including to the...
ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #315
That City Manager be requested to direct CDD to work with relevant stakeholders to provide a preliminary estimate of the cost and time burden of compliance with the emissions accounting provision...
ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #316
That City Manager be requested to direct CDD to work with relevant stakeholders to inform the design of future regulations associated with accounting for embodied emissions.
ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2022 #317
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to provide an updated tree canopy projection and provide up to date tree data to reflect the effect of the 2022 drought...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern 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 Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee met on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 to conduct a public meeting to discuss the Cambridge Street Study: Findings and Recommendations...
ACCEPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Place on file: Economic The Economic Development and University Relations Committee met on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 to conduct a public meeting to receive an update on the BEUDO amendments from...
ACCEPTED [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Human Services and Veterans Committee met on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 to conduct a public meeting to discuss the unhoused population in Cambridge and uptick in substance use...
ACCEPTED [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebrations Committee held a public meeting on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 to receive and update on the latest...
ACCEPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Place on file: A public meeting of the Cambridge City Council’s Ordinance Committee was held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss proposed Ordinance #2022-20, Emissions Accounting...
ACCEPTED [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons.”
Committee Reports · ORD 2022 # 20
Pass to a second reading: A. An Ordinance has been received from Diane P. LeBlanc City Clerk, relative to Emissions Accounting Zoning Petition (Ordinance #2022-20)
PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-0-2] Next: 1/9/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: The Ordinance Committee held a public meeting to continue the discussion of Pregnancy Centers, proposed Ordinance #2022-16 on December 6, 2022 @ 3 p.m. The Committee voted to send...
ACCEPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Committee Reports · ORD 2022 # 16
Pass to a second reading: A. An Ordinance has been received from Diane P. LeBlanc City Clerk, relative to Banning Limited Services Pregnancy Centers - Ordinance #2022-16
PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 1/9/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #164
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee.
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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #165
Place on file: A communication was received from Councillor Nolan and Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a Charter Review Committee Status 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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2022 #166
Place on file: ommunication was received from Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
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 Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”
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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