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June 5, 2023
29 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Because the text of this meeting’s Final Actions file cannot be read (it copies out garbled), the votes are read from the city’s iQM2 meeting page and each item’s vote record (the same records the Final Actions are printed from).
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 #150
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $117,500, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account for acquisition...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #151
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $32,500, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account for acquisition...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #152
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000, to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Extraordinary Expenditures account for acquisition...
ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 1]
Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, TonerNo: ZondervanDennis Carlone is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 1] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Sumbul Siddiqui NAYS: Quinton Zondervan ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #153
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $70,000 from the General Fund Traffic, Parking and Transportation Salary and Wages account to the General...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #154
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $35,000 from the General Fund Veterans Travel & Training (Benefits) account to the General Fund Veterans...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #155
Pass to a second reading: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to AR 23-29, regarding amendments to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance.
PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8 TO 0] Next: 6/12/2023 5:30 PM
The city’s iQM2 record list how councillors voted but leave out Denise Simmons, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8 TO 0] Next: 6/12/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #33
An application was received from Michael Monestime of the Central Square Business Improvement District requesting permission for thirty (30) temporary pole banners along Massachusetts Avenue...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #34
An application was received from John Connolly of Harvard Art Museum requesting permission for twenty three (23) temporary pole banner along Quincy Street, Broadway to Harvard, Cambridge Street...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Communications
Communications placed on file together (69 communications, COM 1196 #2023 to COM 1264 #2023)
PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 69 communications (COM 1196 #2023, COM 1197 #2023, COM 1198 #2023, COM 1199 #2023, COM 1200 #2023, COM 1201 #2023, COM 1202 #2023, COM 1203 #2023, COM 1204 #2023, COM 1205 #2023, COM 1206 #2023, COM 1207 #2023, COM 1208 #2023, COM 1209 #2023, COM 1210 #2023, COM 1211 #2023, COM 1212 #2023, COM 1213 #2023, COM 1214 #2023, COM 1215 #2023, COM 1216 #2023, COM 1217 #2023, COM 1218 #2023, COM 1219 #2023, COM 1220 #2023, COM 1221 #2023, COM 1222 #2023, COM 1223 #2023, COM 1224 #2023, COM 1225 #2023, COM 1226 #2023, COM 1227 #2023, COM 1228 #2023, COM 1229 #2023, COM 1230 #2023, COM 1231 #2023, COM 1232 #2023, COM 1233 #2023, COM 1234 #2023, COM 1235 #2023, COM 1236 #2023, COM 1237 #2023, COM 1238 #2023, COM 1239 #2023, COM 1240 #2023, COM 1241 #2023, COM 1242 #2023, COM 1243 #2023, COM 1244 #2023, COM 1245 #2023, COM 1246 #2023, COM 1247 #2023, COM 1248 #2023, COM 1249 #2023, COM 1250 #2023, COM 1251 #2023, COM 1252 #2023, COM 1253 #2023, COM 1254 #2023, COM 1255 #2023, COM 1256 #2023, COM 1257 #2023, COM 1258 #2023, COM 1259 #2023, COM 1260 #2023, COM 1261 #2023, COM 1262 #2023, COM 1263 #2023, COM 1264 #2023); MassVoter lists them as one vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (8 resolutions, RES 2023 #162 to RES 2023 #169)
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 8 resolutions (RES 2023 #162, RES 2023 #163, RES 2023 #164, RES 2023 #165, RES 2023 #166, RES 2023 #167, RES 2023 #168, RES 2023 #169); MassVoter lists them as one vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #99
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to establish a new phone number and email address for Inclusionary Tenants to utilize for complaints and emergency issues as...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #100
Recognizing June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth in the City of Cambridge, and in urging all Cambridge residents to reflect upon the meaning of this important day.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #101
That City Manager is requested to adjust the Health Alliance Budget to ensure that all services provided to the City of Cambridge by the Health Alliance for Public Health Department needs and...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #103
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to provide further study on the proposed changes by the Franklin Petition, as well as a careful review of the...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #104
That the City Manager is requested to work with appropriate City staff, leadership of other impacted communities, state and congressional delegations and other appropriate officials to advocate...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #105
That the City Manager is requested to convene a working group, including representatives from the LGBTQ+ community, city officials, and other relevant stakeholders, tasked with establishing plans...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #106
That City Manager is requested to ensure adequate funding to fully repair the irrigation system in Danehy Park immediately.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #107
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to refresh and repaint the crosswalk and benches if necessary, in the colors of the Trans Flag, the Pride Flag, the Bi Flag...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #108
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Fire Department, the Police Department, Emergency Communications Department, Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department, the Department of...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #110
That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate departments to provide a legal opinion on whether the city could, without violating state law, use traffic cameras, regulated under...
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #111
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to increase the Affordable Housing Trust budget in FY24 by 7.1% to equal the increase of the overall city budget.
ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #112
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to increase the Affordable Housing Trust budget by $20 million through a free cash appropriation, outside of the FY24 budget.
ORDER ADOPTED [5 TO 4]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanNo: Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Toner
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [5 TO 4] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, E. Denise Simmons, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui NAYS: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Patricia Nolan, Paul F. Toner.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #113
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to engage in creating a 3-year plan to increase the Affordable Housing Trust budget to 10% of the overall City budget.
ORDER ADOPTED [6 TO 3]
Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, ZondervanNo: Carlone, Nolan, Toner
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [6 TO 3] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, E. Denise Simmons, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui NAYS: Dennis J. Carlone, Patricia Nolan, Paul F. Toner.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: Minutes of May 9, 2023 9:00 AM
Accepted [Unanimous]
The record says only "[Unanimous]" with no names, so MassVoter shows the result only.
From the minutes
“1. Minutes of May 9, 2023 9:00 AM Accepted [Unanimous].”
Place on file: Minutes of May 10, 2023 6:00 PM
Accepted [Unanimous]
The record says only "[Unanimous]" with no names, so MassVoter shows the result only.
From the minutes
“2. Minutes of May 10, 2023 6:00 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”
Place on file: Minutes of May 16, 2023 10:00 AM
Accepted as Amended [Unanimous]
The record says only "[Unanimous]" with no names, so MassVoter shows the result only.
From the minutes
“3. Minutes of May 16, 2023 10:00 AM Accepted as Amended [Unanimous].”
Place on file: Minutes of May 23, 2023 12:30 PM
Accepted [Unanimous]
The record says only "[Unanimous]" with no names, so MassVoter shows the result only.
From the minutes
“4. Minutes of May 23, 2023 12:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”
Communications And Reports From Other City Officers · COF 2023 #98
Place on file: A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City Officers · COF 2023 #99
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee.
PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul 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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