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September 18, 2023
19 recorded votes, 13 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
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Reconsideration List · POR 2023 #159
That the City Council go on record in opposition to the Cambridge Police Department and the City of Cambridge government sending trainees to, participating in any collaborations with, or...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [6-1-2-0]
Yes: Azeem, Mallon, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, ZondervanNo: TonerAbstained: Carlone, Simmons
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [6-1-2-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Toner PRESENT: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Simmons.”
Reconsideration List
Place on file: Reconsideration Of POR 2023 #159 REC-2023-1 Councillor Simmons
PLACE ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACE 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 #239
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Lauren Reznick as a member of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of five years.
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE
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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #240
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2024.
CMA 2023 #240 PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA 2023 #240 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.”
SEVENTEEN (17) ROLL CALLS ON THE CPAC APPROPRIATION ORDERS [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: SEVENTEEN (17) ROLL CALLS ON THE CPAC APPROPRIATION ORDERS [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2023 #153
Policy Order re Improving the Quality of Life In and Around Central Square
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY VOICE VOTE
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY VOICE VOTE.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2023 #157
Refer: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments including the Affordable Housing Trust, Community Development Department and Law Department to review the...
REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [6-3-0]
Yes: Carlone, Mallon, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, TonerNo: Azeem, McGovern, Zondervan
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [6-3-0] YEAS: Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Zondervan.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2023 #158
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the relevant departments, including Community Development and Law to review the attached proposed amendment language and propose any...
ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE
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Calendar – Unfinished Business · ORD 2022 # 11
Amendment to Chapter 2.78 of the Cambridge Code of Ordinance, entitled “Historical Buildings and Landmarks.” (Ordinance #2022-11).
AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: AMENDED [9-0-0] Next: 10/2/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Calendar – Unfinished Business · ORD 2023 # 4
Ordain: An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to amending Article 4.30 and Article 11.800 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge.
ORDAINED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDAINED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Calendar – Unfinished Business · ORD 2023 # 7
An Ordinance has been received from City Council, relative to Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) amendments. (Proposed Ordinance #2023-7)
AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: AMENDED [9-0-0] Next: 10/2/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Resolutions · RES 2023 #248
Congratulations to Karen Francis on her retirement from the City of Cambridge. Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.”
Resolutions · RES 2023 #249
Resolution on the death of Lesley Phillips. Councillor Nolan, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY VOICE VOTE
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY VOICE VOTE.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (10 resolutions, RES 2023 #250 to RES 2023 #259)
ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 10 resolutions (RES 2023 #250, RES 2023 #251, RES 2023 #252, RES 2023 #253, RES 2023 #254, RES 2023 #255, RES 2023 #256, RES 2023 #257, RES 2023 #258, RES 2023 #259); MassVoter lists them as one vote. The Final Actions give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #161
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Law Department to prepare a proposed Home Rule Petition relative to amendments to the Fair Housing Ordinance, as discussed at the Ordinance...
ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #162
That the City Manager is requested to prepare a regular summary (at least annually) of available funds for each funding source, as well as any amounts released to specific projects or efforts.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY VOICE VOTE
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY VOICE VOTE.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #163
That the City Manager is requested to direct relevant departments to work together with the Chair(s) of the Health and Environment Committee and the Ordinance Committee, and include community...
ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #164
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant city departments on funding sources to supplement available state and federal funds to support and incentivize the transition to...
ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #165
That the City Council Sign in Support of a Transportation Grant Application
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY VOICE VOTE
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY VOICE VOTE.”
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