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May 15, 2023
32 recorded votes, 11 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 2023 #134
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the Board of Election Commissioners for the City Council to vote to authorize in-person early voting...
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 2023 #135
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $150,000 from the General Fund Employee Benefits (Insurance) Salary and Wages account to the General...
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #136
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Post Overdose Support Team Grant, received from Massachusetts Departments of Public Health, Bureau...
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #137
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a report communicating the opening of the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc. family shelter at 2222...
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 2023 #138
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update concerning the property at 333 Webster Avenue.
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 2023 #128
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that the City Council approve an Order to take by “friendly” eminent domain proceeding...
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
A. Vote to Approve/Adopt the Appropriation Order 3,101,250.00
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanPatricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
B. Vote to Approve the Order of Taking
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanPatricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
C. Vote to Approve/Adopt the Appropriation Order 10,276,750.00
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanPatricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
D. Vote to Approve Order of Purchase
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanPatricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
E. Vote to Approve/Adopt the Appropriation Order 1,022,000.00
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanPatricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
F. Vote to Approve/Adopt the Appropriation Order 1,000,000.00
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanPatricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #25
An application was received from Lee Gianetti requesting permission for a temporary banner across Massachusetts Avenue in front of City Hall announcing Rise Up Cambridge from June 12, 2023 through...
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.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #26
An application was received from Gail Wang of the Boston Dragon Boat Festival, Inc requesting permission for temporary banners across JFK at Mount Auburn Street announcing Dragon Boat Festival on...
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.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #27
An application was received from Cooper Gallery @ Harvard University requesting permission for a 38 temporary pole banners along Massachusetts Avenue near Harvard Square announcing El Pasado Mio...
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.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #28
An application was received from Cambridge Rindge and Latin requesting permission for a 17 temporary banner along Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square and Along Broadway in front of CRLS...
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.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #29
An application was received from Heritage Flag Co. representing Draper Laboratory requesting permission for 43 temporary banners along Broadway, Portland Street and Main Street announcing Draper...
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.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #30
An application was received from Heritage Flag Co. representing American Repertory Theater requesting permission for eighteen temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue announcing EVITA on June...
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.”
Communications
Communications placed on file together (118 communications, COM 1036 #2023 to COM 1153 #2023)
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 118 communications (COM 1036 #2023, COM 1037 #2023, COM 1038 #2023, COM 1039 #2023, COM 1040 #2023, COM 1041 #2023, COM 1042 #2023, COM 1043 #2023, COM 1044 #2023, COM 1045 #2023, COM 1046 #2023, COM 1047 #2023, COM 1048 #2023, COM 1049 #2023, COM 1050 #2023, COM 1051 #2023, COM 1052 #2023, COM 1053 #2023, COM 1054 #2023, COM 1055 #2023, COM 1056 #2023, COM 1057 #2023, COM 1058 #2023, COM 1059 #2023, COM 1060 #2023, COM 1061 #2023, COM 1062 #2023, COM 1063 #2023, COM 1064 #2023, COM 1065 #2023, COM 1066 #2023, COM 1067 #2023, COM 1068 #2023, COM 1069 #2023, COM 1070 #2023, COM 1071 #2023, COM 1072 #2023, COM 1073 #2023, COM 1074 #2023, COM 1075 #2023, COM 1076 #2023, COM 1077 #2023, COM 1078 #2023, COM 1079 #2023, COM 1080 #2023, COM 1081 #2023, COM 1082 #2023, COM 1083 #2023, COM 1084 #2023, COM 1085 #2023, COM 1086 #2023, COM 1087 #2023, COM 1088 #2023, COM 1089 #2023, COM 1090 #2023, COM 1091 #2023, COM 1092 #2023, COM 1093 #2023, COM 1094 #2023, COM 1095 #2023, COM 1096 #2023, COM 1097 #2023, COM 1098 #2023, COM 1099 #2023, COM 1100 #2023, COM 1101 #2023, COM 1102 #2023, COM 1103 #2023, COM 1104 #2023, COM 1105 #2023, COM 1106 #2023, COM 1107 #2023, COM 1108 #2023, COM 1109 #2023, COM 1110 #2023, COM 1111 #2023, COM 1112 #2023, COM 1113 #2023, COM 1114 #2023, COM 1115 #2023, COM 1116 #2023, COM 1117 #2023, COM 1118 #2023, COM 1119 #2023, COM 1120 #2023, COM 1121 #2023, COM 1122 #2023, COM 1123 #2023, COM 1124 #2023, COM 1125 #2023, COM 1126 #2023, COM 1127 #2023, COM 1128 #2023, COM 1129 #2023, COM 1130 #2023, COM 1131 #2023, COM 1132 #2023, COM 1133 #2023, COM 1134 #2023, COM 1135 #2023, COM 1136 #2023, COM 1137 #2023, COM 1138 #2023, COM 1139 #2023, COM 1140 #2023, COM 1141 #2023, COM 1142 #2023, COM 1143 #2023, COM 1144 #2023, COM 1145 #2023, COM 1146 #2023, COM 1147 #2023, COM 1148 #2023, COM 1149 #2023, COM 1150 #2023, COM 1151 #2023, COM 1152 #2023, COM 1153 #2023); 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.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (7 resolutions, RES 2023 #145 to RES 2023 #151)
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 7 resolutions (RES 2023 #145, RES 2023 #146, RES 2023 #147, RES 2023 #148, RES 2023 #149, RES 2023 #150, RES 2023 #151); 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 2023 #84
City Council support of bill SD 487 and HD 825 which would require the use of Integrated Pest Management strategies and improve pesticide monitoring in Massachusetts to limit ecological damage due...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #85
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department and other relevant departments to fund and implement the grant proposal submitted to DOE GTO to design and...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #86
That the City Manager is requested to initiate a planning process to determine the use of several parcels of land along Webster Avenue to accomplish Envision goals, including how to best ensure...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #87
That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate departments to produce the petition(s) necessary to accomplish the goal of lowering the speed limit as much as possible on all state...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #89
That the Executive Assistant to the City Council confer with the Dedication Committee to consider the request for a dedication in the vicinity of the street corner formed around Concord Avenue 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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #90
Policy Order Installation of Crossing Light at Soden and Western
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 Economic Development and University Relations Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. to receive a report on the results of the...
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.”
Place on file: The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2023, from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. on Citizens Zoning Petition from Craig Kelley, et al. – Cambridge Transportation Emissions...
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.”
Committee Reports · ORD 2023 # 2
Pass to a second reading: A. An Ordinance has been received from Craig Kelley et al, relative to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge regarding EV and car share Zoning change.
PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1]
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: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 5/22/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Zondervan.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #92
Place on file: A communication was received from Diane 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.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #93
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information regarding WinnCompanies Property Management.
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 2023 #94
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.”
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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