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Cambridge City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Special meeting

August 7, 2023

84 recorded votes, 57 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

Submission Of The Record

Place on file: Minutes of May 22, 2023 5:30 PM

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

The record says only "[Unanimous]" with no names, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“1. Minutes of May 22, 2023 5:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Jun 26, 2023 5:30 PM

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

The record says only "[Unanimous]" with no names, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“3. Minutes of Jun 26, 2023 5:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #193

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to new appointments and reappointments of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Health Alliance...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #194

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Ethridge King as an Election Commissioner for a term of four years.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #195

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order #23-123, regarding an explanation of the legal standard that is used to compel changes or deny projects...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE PETITION [UNANIMOUS]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE PETITION [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #196

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to proposed amendments to Ch. 2.78, Art III of the Cambridge Municipal Code, the Neighborhood Conservation Districts...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE PETITION [UNANIMOUS]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE PETITION [UNANIMOUS] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #197

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Scott Walker to the Open Data Review Board as a City staff member.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #198

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $494,531 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Salaries and Wages account ($401,853), and to the...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #199

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,603.12 to the Grant Fund Emergency Communications Other Ordinary Maintenance Account. Funds will be...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #200

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from the Cambridge Public Health Department in the amount of $1,000.00, to the Grant Fund Human...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #201

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of$5,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. These funds are...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #202

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $557,720.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #203

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Climate Committee...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0]

The city’s iQM2 record list how councillors voted but leave out Marc McGovern and Patricia Nolan, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui EXCUSED: Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #204

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Cannabis Amendments Special Permit zoning petition.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #205

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $735,939.00 to the Public Investment Fund Community Development Extraordinary Expenditures account...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #206

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,443,644 received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #207

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 20-53, regarding a request that the City Manager work with relevant City Departments on how...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #208

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the project update on the Central Square Municipal Property Needs Assessment and Planning Study.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #209

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the submission of the 2023 Affordable Housing Overlay Annual Report.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #210

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $34,000, funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #211

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 23-42, regarding irrigation at Danehy Park.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #212

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointments and reappointments of the following persons as a members of the Committee on Public Planting...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #213

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a report from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) which makes recommendations regarding the release of...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #214

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Policy Order 2022 #278, regarding the legal opinion for a public speaker to state their name...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #215

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $113,479.79 in unexpended Public Investment balances from capital projects related to public buildings that...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #216

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $46,510.75 in unexpended Public Investment balances from capital projects related to equipment, that have...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #217

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Transfer of $72,252.17 in unexpended Public Investment balances from capital projects related to streets and public ways...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #218

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to possibility of acquiring the property at 450 Concord Avenue, owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (“Commonwealth”) and...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #219

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

PLACED ON FILE [8 TO 0]

The city’s iQM2 record list how councillors voted but leave out Dennis Carlone, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #38

An application was received from Pardis Saffari, Director of Economic Opportunity and Development, Community Development Department requesting permission for twenty-five (25) temporary pole...

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Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #39

An application was received from Denise A. Jillson, Executive Director, Harvard Square Business Association requesting permission for six (6) temporary banners along Harvard Square to celebrate...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #40

An application was received from Andrew Baldizon, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 100 Main Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #41

An application was received from Andrew Baldizon, requesting permission for a curb cut (1 of 4) at the premises numbered 200 Main Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #42

An application was received from Andrew Baldizon, requesting permission for a curb cut (2 of 4) at the premises numbered 200 Main Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #43

An application was received from Andrew Baldizon, requesting permission for a curb cut (3 of 4) at the premises numbered 200 Main Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #44

An application was received from Andrew Baldizon, requesting permission for a curb cut (4 of 4) at the premises numbered 200 Main Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #45

An application was received from Stuart Pitchel representing Vico Style, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 73 Mt. Auburn Street. Approval has been received...

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Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #46

An application was received from John Peterson representing Union Square Donuts, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 15 JFK Street. Approval has been...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Communications

Communications placed on file together (114 communications, COM 1529 #2023 to COM 1642 #2023)

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ProceduralPassed · 7–0

PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0]

Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 114 communications (COM 1529 #2023, COM 1530 #2023, COM 1531 #2023, COM 1532 #2023, COM 1533 #2023, COM 1534 #2023, COM 1535 #2023, COM 1536 #2023, COM 1537 #2023, COM 1538 #2023, COM 1539 #2023, COM 1540 #2023, COM 1541 #2023, COM 1542 #2023, COM 1543 #2023, COM 1544 #2023, COM 1545 #2023, COM 1546 #2023, COM 1547 #2023, COM 1548 #2023, COM 1549 #2023, COM 1550 #2023, COM 1551 #2023, COM 1552 #2023, COM 1553 #2023, COM 1554 #2023, COM 1555 #2023, COM 1556 #2023, COM 1557 #2023, COM 1558 #2023, COM 1559 #2023, COM 1560 #2023, COM 1561 #2023, COM 1562 #2023, COM 1563 #2023, COM 1564 #2023, COM 1565 #2023, COM 1566 #2023, COM 1567 #2023, COM 1568 #2023, COM 1569 #2023, COM 1570 #2023, COM 1571 #2023, COM 1572 #2023, COM 1573 #2023, COM 1574 #2023, COM 1575 #2023, COM 1576 #2023, COM 1577 #2023, COM 1578 #2023, COM 1579 #2023, COM 1580 #2023, COM 1581 #2023, COM 1582 #2023, COM 1583 #2023, COM 1584 #2023, COM 1585 #2023, COM 1586 #2023, COM 1587 #2023, COM 1588 #2023, COM 1589 #2023, COM 1590 #2023, COM 1591 #2023, COM 1592 #2023, COM 1593 #2023, COM 1594 #2023, COM 1595 #2023, COM 1596 #2023, COM 1597 #2023, COM 1598 #2023, COM 1599 #2023, COM 1600 #2023, COM 1601 #2023, COM 1602 #2023, COM 1603 #2023, COM 1604 #2023, COM 1605 #2023, COM 1606 #2023, COM 1607 #2023, COM 1608 #2023, COM 1609 #2023, COM 1610 #2023, COM 1611 #2023, COM 1612 #2023, COM 1613 #2023, COM 1614 #2023, COM 1615 #2023, COM 1616 #2023, COM 1617 #2023, COM 1618 #2023, COM 1619 #2023, COM 1620 #2023, COM 1621 #2023, COM 1622 #2023, COM 1623 #2023, COM 1624 #2023, COM 1625 #2023, COM 1626 #2023, COM 1627 #2023, COM 1628 #2023, COM 1629 #2023, COM 1630 #2023, COM 1631 #2023, COM 1632 #2023, COM 1633 #2023, COM 1634 #2023, COM 1635 #2023, COM 1636 #2023, COM 1637 #2023, COM 1638 #2023, COM 1639 #2023, COM 1640 #2023, COM 1641 #2023, COM 1642 #2023); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Dennis Carlone and Alanna Mallon are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions · RES 2023 #197

Congratulations on the retirement of Patricia Royster-Peterson from the Cambridge Public Schools.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7 TO 0]

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 AS AMENDED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions · RES 2023 #198

Resolution on the death of Agnes M. Dattero.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions · RES 2023 #199

Congratulations to Superintendent Pauline Wells of the Cambridge Police Department on her recent promotion.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7 TO 0]

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 AS AMENDED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions · RES 2023 #200

Congratulations on the retirement of Oral Bynoe from the Cambridge Police Department.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions · RES 2023 #201

Resolution on the Death of Edward J. “Ted” Hoff.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7 TO 0]

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 AS AMENDED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2023 #202 to RES 2023 #203)

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2023 #202, RES 2023 #203); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Dennis Carlone and Alanna Mallon are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions · RES 2023 #204

Congratulations to Superintendent Rob Lowe on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department and on his new Appointment as Chief of the Boston University Police Department.

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Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7 TO 0]

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 AS AMENDED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (9 resolutions, RES 2023 #205 to RES 2023 #214)

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 9 resolutions (RES 2023 #205, RES 2023 #206, RES 2023 #207, RES 2023 #208, RES 2023 #209, RES 2023 #210, RES 2023 #211, RES 2023 #212, RES 2023 #214); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Dennis Carlone and Alanna Mallon are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2023 #215 to RES 2023 #216)

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Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7 TO 0]

Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2023 #215, RES 2023 #216); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Dennis Carlone and Alanna Mallon are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Resolutions adopted together (8 resolutions, RES 2023 #217 to RES 2023 #224)

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, ZondervanThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 8 resolutions (RES 2023 #217, RES 2023 #218, RES 2023 #219, RES 2023 #220, RES 2023 #221, RES 2023 #222, RES 2023 #223, RES 2023 #224); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Dennis Carlone and Alanna Mallon are listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #131

That the City Council go on record recognizing August to be "National Black Business Month."

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #132

That the City Council recognize August 7 as Purple Heart Day on an annual basis.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #133

That the City Manager is requested to work with the relevant departments to provide the City Council with possible projections, based on stated assumptions, of expected outcomes in Alewife for...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #134

Canopy Loss & Developing a Replacement Strategy

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #135

Standards for Chicken Keeping

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #136

Encouraging De-Paving Throughout The City

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #137

Aligning Parking Fees With Climate and Transportation Goals

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #138

Recognize September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Cambridge and that the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to light up City Hall purple for the week...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #139

Recognize August 31, 2023, as International Overdose Awareness Day and September 2023 as National Recovery Month in the City of Cambridge and that the City Manager is requested to direct the...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #140

That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Public Library to create an Induction Stoves Loaner Program and help residents access experience using induction stoves.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #141

That the City Manager is requested to finalize the grant agreement with Bunker Hill Community College and appropriate the $50,000 in contributions made by MIT and Harvard University to the College...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7 TO 0]

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 AS AMENDED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #143

That the City Manager is requested to consult with relevant departments on an enhanced communication strategy to inform residents about the implementation of the Cycling Safety Ordinance.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7 TO 0]

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 AS AMENDED [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #144

That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to review the Across Sidewalk Electric Vehicle Charging (EV) Permit Pilot Program and remove the $200 permit fee...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #146

That the City Manager is requested to meet with Governor Healey, DCR Commissioner Arrigo and Secretary Rebecca Tepper to discuss resuming Saturday closures to traffic this summer and mitigating...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–2

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 2]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, ZondervanNo: Simmons, Toner

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 2] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui NAYS: E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner.”

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Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #148

City Council support of graduate student workers of Northeastern University and their effort to form a union.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–0

ORDER ADOPTED [7 TO 0]

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 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Committee Reports

Place on file: Minutes of Dec 4, 2019 2:00 PM

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“1. Minutes of Dec 4, 2019 2:00 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Nov 17, 2020 2:30 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“2. Minutes of Nov 17, 2020 2:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Mar 16, 2021 3:00 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“3. Minutes of Mar 16, 2021 3:00 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Apr 7, 2021 2:00 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“4. Minutes of Apr 7, 2021 2:00 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Jul 12, 2021 5:30 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“5. Minutes of Jul 12, 2021 5:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Aug 4, 2021 11:00 AM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“6. Minutes of Aug 4, 2021 11:00 AM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Sep 29, 2022 5:00 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“7. Minutes of Sep 29, 2022 5:00 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Nov 16, 2022 1:00 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“8. Minutes of Nov 16, 2022 1:00 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Apr 26, 2023 12:30 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“9. Minutes of Apr 26, 2023 12:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Jun 7, 2023 5:30 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“10. Minutes of Jun 7, 2023 5:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Jun 22, 2023 10:00 AM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“11. Minutes of Jun 22, 2023 10:00 AM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Jun 27, 2023 12:30 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“12. Minutes of Jun 27, 2023 12:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Jul 19, 2023 5:30 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“13. Minutes of Jul 19, 2023 5:30 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Jul 20, 2023 3:00 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“14. Minutes of Jul 20, 2023 3:00 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Place on file: Minutes of Aug 1, 2023 12:00 PM

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Accepted [Unanimous]

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From the minutes

“15. Minutes of Aug 1, 2023 12:00 PM Accepted [Unanimous].”

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Communications And Reports From Other City Officers · COF 2023 #135

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

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ProceduralPassed · 7–0

PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Communications And Reports From Other City Officers · COF 2023 #136

Place on file: A communication was received from Brian Corr, Executive Director, Police Review & Advisory Board, transmitting a Police Review & Advisory Board Report for the First Quarter of 2023.

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ProceduralPassed · 7–0

PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Communications And Reports From Other City Officers · COF 2023 #137

Place on file: A communication was received from Kathleen Born, Chair, Charter Review Committee, transmitting an update to the Cambridge City Council.

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ProceduralPassed · 7–0

PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Communications And Reports From Other City Officers · COF 2023 #138

Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information regarding the Cambridge Promise Pilot.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [7 TO 0] YEAS: Burhan Azeem, Marc C. McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Paul F. Toner, Quinton Zondervan, Sumbul Siddiqui ABSENT: Dennis J. Carlone, Alanna Mallon.”

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Communications And Reports From Other City Officers · COF 2023 #139

Place on file: A communication was received from Councillor Nolan, transmitting Proposed Amendments to the Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Ordinance Language

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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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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