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Cambridge City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Meeting night

October 2, 2023

2 meetings this evening, 46 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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Cambridge City Council · Special meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page

Attendance

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

Absent: None

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

COF 2023 #158

Place on file: OCTOBER 2, 2023 THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO SETTING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE CLASSIFICATION. UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH, THE CITY HAS...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda Items · CMA 2023 #250

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2024.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to votes necessary to seek approval from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue of the tax rate for FY2024.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER 1A ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER 1A ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER 1B ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER 1B ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER 1C ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER 1C ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

City Manager's Agenda Items · COF 2023 #169

Place on file: A communication was received from City Manager Yi-An Huang, transmitting City Manager’s tax rate letter.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

Cambridge City Council · Regular meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page

Attendance

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

Absent: None

40 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Submission of the Record

Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting - September 11, 2023 5:30 PM

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND 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.”

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

Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting - September 18, 2023 5:30 PM

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND 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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #245

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a public health update.

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

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

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #246

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of David Kale to the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees for a term of one year.

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #247

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the Cambridige Election Commission regarding the assignment of thirty-two (32) police officers and any...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

APPROVED RECOMMENDATION [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED RECOMMENDATION [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation from the Cambridige Election Commission regarding the assignment of thirty-two (32) police...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #248

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointments and reappointments of the following persons to the Family Policy Council; Appointments...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #249

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to revisions to the Affordable Housing Overlay Petition.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #251

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes Operations & Case Management Software, requested by the Community...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPT AND APPROVE UPDATED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY IMPACT REPORT [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPT AND APPROVE UPDATED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY IMPACT REPORT [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes Operations & Case Management Software, requested by...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

Calendar – Charter Right · CMA 2023 #241

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report which describes Operations & Case Management Software, requested by...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

Calendar – Unfinished Business · ORD 2022 # 11

Ordain: Amendment to Chapter 2.78 of the Cambridge Code of Ordinance, entitled “Historical Buildings and Landmarks.” (Ordinance #2022-11).

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · 6–3

ORDAINED [6-3-0]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDAINED [6-3-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Carlone, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner.”

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

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)

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–1

AMENDED [8-1-0]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: AMENDED [8-1-0] Next: 10/16/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Carlone.”

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

Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #51

Refer: A Zoning Petition Has been received from Allene R. Pierson, regarding Cambridge Lodging House Zoning Change to strengthen Cambridge residential housing efforts, mitigate the disruptive...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

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

Communications

Communications placed on file together (22 communications, COM 1927 #2023 to COM 1948 #2023)

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 22 communications (COM 1927 #2023, COM 1928 #2023, COM 1929 #2023, COM 1930 #2023, COM 1931 #2023, COM 1932 #2023, COM 1933 #2023, COM 1934 #2023, COM 1935 #2023, COM 1936 #2023, COM 1937 #2023, COM 1938 #2023, COM 1939 #2023, COM 1940 #2023, COM 1941 #2023, COM 1942 #2023, COM 1943 #2023, COM 1944 #2023, COM 1945 #2023, COM 1946 #2023, COM 1947 #2023, COM 1948 #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.”

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

Resolutions · RES 2023 #260

Congratulations to Donna Gallant on her retirement. Councillor Toner, Councillor Simmons and entire membership.

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

Resolutions · RES 2023 #261

Resolution on the death of John C. "Jack" Haverty, Jr. Councillor Toner, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan and entire membership.

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8 TO 0]

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

From the minutes

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

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

Resolutions · RES 2023 #262

Resolution on the death of Murrell Weekes. Councillor Simmons, Councillor McGovern, Mayor Siddiqui and entire membership.

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (5 resolutions, RES 2023 #263 to RES 2023 #267)

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 5 resolutions (RES 2023 #263, RES 2023 #264, RES 2023 #265, RES 2023 #266, RES 2023 #267); 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.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #166

That the City Manager is requested to work with CDD and the Law Department to review the proposed amendment to BEUDO regarding new buildings, and to propose adjustments, especially with regards to...

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #167

That the City Manager is requested to direct CDD to meet with the Universities, large labs, large property developers and anyone with technical expertise regarding the proposed BEUDO amendment to...

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #168

That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Police Department to place a Crossing Guard on the corner of Putnam Avenue and Western Avenue for one hour before the start of the...

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #169

That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant City departments to install a needle lock box, an emergency call box, and a Narcan box in the plaza outside the Central Square Library.

Minutes, page 13 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #170

That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to determine the feasibility of erecting a covered bus shelter in the immediate vicinity of 15 Lambert Street.

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #171

That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant departments to change the hours of off leash usage at Joan Lorentz Park to 6:00 to 8:00 am to allow usage prior to typical work hours.

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #172

Appointment of Lauren Reznick to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a five-year term.

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #173

Housing contributions from the City's Major Institutions.

Minutes, page 14 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #174

That the City Council schedule a roundtable on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. to receive an update from the City Manager, relevant departments, and community partners on Central...

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #175

That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to affix the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Banner above JFK Street and Mount Auburn Street beginning on October 4, 2023.

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #176

National Clean Investment Fund Grant Support Letter.

Minutes, page 15 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Civic Unity Committee held a public hearing on August 21, 2023 to discuss a proposed “Cambridge Truth and Reconciliation Taskforce” from local reparations activists.

Minutes, page 17 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED AND PLACE ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND 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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Place on file: The Ordinance Committee met on September 12, 2023, to hold a public hearing on potential amendments to the Municipal Code for the City of Cambridge to Protect Family Inclusion and...

Minutes, page 17 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED AND PLACE ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND 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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Committee Reports · ORD 2023 # 8

Pass to a second reading: A. An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to 2.76.020 enacted is to protect the human rights of all the residents of the Protect Family Inclusion and...

Minutes, page 17 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PASSED TO A SECOND READING [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [9-0-0] Next: 10/16/2023 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Place on file: A public meeting of the Cambridge City Council’s Health and Environment Committee was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2023. The call of the meeting was to discuss POR 2023 #73. The...

Minutes, page 17 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED AND PLACE ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND 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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Place on file: The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on September 20, 2023, to discuss potential amendments to the Building Energy Use Ordinance. The following motions were approved and...

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED AND PLACE ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND 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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #164

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

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #165

Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting information from the UPK Ad Hoc.

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #166

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

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #167

Place on file: A communication was received from Councillors Nolan, Carlone, and Toner transmitting alternative language to the Affordable Housing Overlay amendments.

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #168

Place on file: A communication was received from Councillors Nolan, Carlone, and Toner transmitting alternative language to the Affordable Housing Overlay amendments.

Minutes, page 20 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

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