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Cambridge City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

May 1, 2023

38 recorded votes, 38 with disagreement.

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Attendance

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

Absent: Alanna Mallon

Every vote, in order

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #105

Refer: Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the FY2024 submitted budget and appropriation orders. .

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #106

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $50,000,000 to provide funds for the...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · 7–1

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1] Next: 5/8/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”

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

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $50,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of the...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #107

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $35,350,000 to provide funds for the Municipal...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · 7–1

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1] Next: 5/8/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”

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

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $35,350,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan....

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #108

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of the...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · 7–1

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1] Next: 5/8/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”

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

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of the Peabody School...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #109

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,800,000 to provide funds for financing school...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · 7–1

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1] Next: 5/8/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”

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

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,800,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades.

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #110

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $51,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · 7–1

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1] Next: 5/8/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”

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

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $51,500,000 to provide funds for the construction of sewer separation...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #111

Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $26,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · 7–1

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [7-1-1] Next: 5/8/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Zondervan ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”

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

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $26,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

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

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #112

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $758.00 from a preschool family fundraiser to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #113

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance funded by the Department of Housing and...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #114

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant funded by Friends of the Community Learning Center through...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #115

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant, funded by Friends of the Community Learning...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #116

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $9,615.00 for the Center for Families program received from the Cambridge Public Health Commission...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #117

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Adult and Community Learning Services grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #118

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $255,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Public Works Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #119

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 845,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanDennis Carlone and Alanna Mallon are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #120

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $500,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account to...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #121

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 22-74, regarding needs assessment of the Danehy Park and recommendations for improvements; and...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #122

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment and reappointment of the following persons as a members of the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Toner, ZondervanAlanna Mallon and Denise Simmons are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #123

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board report with no positive or negative recommendation on the Michael Monestime et. al. Zoning Petition....

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

REFERRED TO THE PETITION [8-0-1] FINALIZED IN COUNCIL MAY 1, 2023

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE PETITION [8-0-1] FINALIZED IN COUNCIL MAY 1, 2023 YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”

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

Calendar – Unfinished Business · ORD 2023 # 1

Ordain: A Zoning Ordinance has been received from Diane P. LeBlanc City Clerk, relative to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge be amended on a Zoning Petition by Michael Monestime, et...

Minutes, page 10 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PASSED TO BE ORDAINED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #21

An application was received from Lesley University requesting permission for 48 temporary banners on Massachusetts Avenue from Everett Street to Upland Road announcing Lesley University with...

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #22

Refer: A Zoning Petition has been received from Ian Ferguson, et al. regarding Pitched Roofs Zoning Petition.

Minutes, page 11 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Vice Mayor Mallon.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Communications · COM 882 #2023

Communications placed on file together (32 communications, COM 882 #2023 to COM 913 #2023)

Minutes, page 12 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 32 communications (COM 882 #2023, COM 883 #2023, COM 884 #2023, COM 885 #2023, COM 886 #2023, COM 887 #2023, COM 888 #2023, COM 889 #2023, COM 890 #2023, COM 891 #2023, COM 892 #2023, COM 893 #2023, COM 894 #2023, COM 895 #2023, COM 896 #2023, COM 897 #2023, COM 898 #2023, COM 899 #2023, COM 900 #2023, COM 901 #2023, COM 902 #2023, COM 903 #2023, COM 904 #2023, COM 905 #2023, COM 906 #2023, COM 907 #2023, COM 908 #2023, COM 909 #2023, COM 910 #2023, COM 911 #2023, COM 912 #2023, COM 913 #2023); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Resolutions · RES 2023 #129

Congratulations to Debra Wise on her appointment as Associate Artistic Director of Revels, Inc. Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Simmons and entire membership.

Minutes, page 20 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #76

That the City Manager is hereby requested to work with the Community Development Department and neighboring cities and agree to a non-binding framework that Cambridge can use to work towards a...

Minutes, page 21 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #77

Recognize Turquoise Takeover Week from May 8-14, 2023 to raise awareness for lung cancer.

Minutes, page 21 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #78

That the City Manager is requested to work with CDD, Law Department, the Assessor’s Office, and any other relevant departments to produce final draft ordinance language for the BEUDO amendments...

Minutes, page 21 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #79

That the City Manager is requested to work with DPW and relevant City departments and the Committee on Public Planting to consider ideas proposed during the Health and Environment Committee...

Minutes, page 22 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #80

City Council support of letter on strong Clean Heat Standards.

Minutes, page 22 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Economic Development and University Relations Committee held a public meeting on April 4, 2023 to the discuss the practical impact of various city policies, regulations and...

Minutes, page 23 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

ACCEPTED [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #80

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

Minutes, page 24 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #81

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

Minutes, page 24 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Alanna Mallon is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

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