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Cambridge City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

December 4, 2023

33 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

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Attendance

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 the City Council - Regular Meeting -November 20, 2023 5:30 PM

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #283

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women for a term of three...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

VOTE TO APPROVE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: VOTE TO APPROVE [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 #284

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment and re- appointment of the following persons as a members of the Cambridge Human Rights Commission for a...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

VOTE TO APPROVE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: VOTE TO APPROVE [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 #285

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a report on the evaluation of the 2023 Street Cleaning Pilot.

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 #286

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the evaluation of the 2023 Street Cleaning Pilot and recommended language for special legislation to increase fines.

Minutes, page 2 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–2

ORDER ADOPTED [7-2-0]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-2-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zondervan, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2023 #287

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,280,000, from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Human Services Extraordinary Expenditures...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

APPROPRIATION ADOPTED CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ADOPTED CMA 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 #288

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment and re- appointment of the following persons as a members of the Affordable Housing Trust for a term of...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

VOTE TO APPROVE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: VOTE TO APPROVE [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 #289

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board recommendation not to adopt the Pierson, et al., Zoning 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 #290

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Charter Right Item #2 (CMA 2023 #273) regarding a home rule petition for taking the Fire Chief position out...

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 · APP 2023 #58

An application was received from William Senne, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 16 Porter Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 7–1

ORDER ADOPTED [7-1-1-0]

Yes: Azeem, Carlone, Mallon, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, TonerNo: ZondervanAbstained: Nolan

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-1-1-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Carlone, Vice Mayor Mallon, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Zondervan PRESENT: Councillor Nolan.”

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

Calendar · CMA 2023 #273

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Home Rule petition regarding the Fire Chief position.

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 · CMA 2023 #272

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $2,950,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Fire Extraordinary Expenditures account. This...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

APPROPRIATION ADOPTED CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ADOPTED CMA 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 · ORD 2023 # 10

Ordain: An Ordinance 2023 #10 has been received from City Clerk, relative to the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge be amended in Chapter 8.16.081, Leaf Blowers.

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDAINED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDAINED 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 6 (PDF)

Calendar · ORD 2023 # 11

Ordain: An Ordinance 2023 #11 has been received from City Clerk, relative to Chapter 2.131 - American Freedmen Commission.

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDAINED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDAINED 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 6 (PDF)

Calendar · CMA 2023 #279

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the American Freedmen Commission Ordinance.

Minutes, page 6 · 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 6 (PDF)

Applications And Petitions · APP 2023 #59

An application was received from Carol Fournier representing Oak Bistro, requesting permission for a projecting flag pole sign at the premises numbered 1287 Cambridge Street approval has been...

Minutes, page 7 · 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 7 (PDF)

Communications

Communications placed on file together (387 communications, COM 2171 #2023 to COM 2557 #2023)

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 387 communications (COM 2171 #2023, COM 2172 #2023, COM 2173 #2023, COM 2174 #2023, COM 2175 #2023, COM 2176 #2023, COM 2177 #2023, COM 2178 #2023, COM 2179 #2023, COM 2180 #2023, COM 2181 #2023, COM 2182 #2023, COM 2183 #2023, COM 2184 #2023, COM 2185 #2023, COM 2186 #2023, COM 2187 #2023, COM 2188 #2023, COM 2189 #2023, COM 2190 #2023, COM 2191 #2023, COM 2192 #2023, COM 2193 #2023, COM 2194 #2023, COM 2195 #2023, COM 2196 #2023, COM 2197 #2023, COM 2198 #2023, COM 2199 #2023, COM 2200 #2023, COM 2201 #2023, COM 2202 #2023, COM 2203 #2023, COM 2204 #2023, COM 2205 #2023, COM 2206 #2023, COM 2207 #2023, COM 2208 #2023, COM 2209 #2023, COM 2210 #2023, COM 2211 #2023, COM 2212 #2023, COM 2213 #2023, COM 2214 #2023, COM 2215 #2023, COM 2216 #2023, COM 2217 #2023, COM 2218 #2023, COM 2219 #2023, COM 2220 #2023, COM 2221 #2023, COM 2222 #2023, COM 2223 #2023, COM 2224 #2023, COM 2225 #2023, COM 2226 #2023, COM 2227 #2023, COM 2228 #2023, COM 2229 #2023, COM 2230 #2023, COM 2231 #2023, COM 2232 #2023, COM 2233 #2023, COM 2234 #2023, COM 2235 #2023, COM 2236 #2023, COM 2237 #2023, COM 2238 #2023, COM 2239 #2023, COM 2240 #2023, COM 2241 #2023, COM 2242 #2023, COM 2243 #2023, COM 2244 #2023, COM 2245 #2023, COM 2246 #2023, COM 2247 #2023, COM 2248 #2023, COM 2249 #2023, COM 2250 #2023, COM 2251 #2023, COM 2252 #2023, COM 2253 #2023, COM 2254 #2023, COM 2255 #2023, COM 2256 #2023, COM 2257 #2023, COM 2258 #2023, COM 2259 #2023, COM 2260 #2023, COM 2261 #2023, COM 2262 #2023, COM 2263 #2023, COM 2264 #2023, COM 2265 #2023, COM 2266 #2023, COM 2267 #2023, COM 2268 #2023, COM 2269 #2023, COM 2270 #2023, COM 2271 #2023, COM 2272 #2023, COM 2273 #2023, COM 2274 #2023, COM 2275 #2023, COM 2276 #2023, COM 2277 #2023, COM 2278 #2023, COM 2279 #2023, COM 2280 #2023, COM 2281 #2023, COM 2282 #2023, COM 2283 #2023, COM 2284 #2023, COM 2285 #2023, COM 2286 #2023, COM 2287 #2023, COM 2288 #2023, COM 2289 #2023, COM 2290 #2023, COM 2291 #2023, COM 2292 #2023, COM 2293 #2023, COM 2294 #2023, COM 2295 #2023, COM 2296 #2023, COM 2297 #2023, COM 2298 #2023, COM 2299 #2023, COM 2300 #2023, COM 2301 #2023, COM 2302 #2023, COM 2303 #2023, COM 2304 #2023, COM 2305 #2023, COM 2306 #2023, COM 2307 #2023, COM 2308 #2023, COM 2309 #2023, COM 2310 #2023, COM 2311 #2023, COM 2312 #2023, COM 2313 #2023, COM 2314 #2023, COM 2315 #2023, COM 2316 #2023, COM 2317 #2023, COM 2318 #2023, COM 2319 #2023, COM 2320 #2023, COM 2321 #2023, COM 2322 #2023, COM 2323 #2023, COM 2324 #2023, COM 2325 #2023, COM 2326 #2023, COM 2327 #2023, COM 2328 #2023, COM 2329 #2023, COM 2330 #2023, COM 2331 #2023, COM 2332 #2023, COM 2333 #2023, COM 2334 #2023, COM 2335 #2023, COM 2336 #2023, COM 2337 #2023, COM 2338 #2023, COM 2339 #2023, COM 2340 #2023, COM 2341 #2023, COM 2342 #2023, COM 2343 #2023, COM 2344 #2023, COM 2345 #2023, COM 2346 #2023, COM 2347 #2023, COM 2348 #2023, COM 2349 #2023, COM 2350 #2023, COM 2351 #2023, COM 2352 #2023, COM 2353 #2023, COM 2354 #2023, COM 2355 #2023, COM 2356 #2023, COM 2357 #2023, COM 2358 #2023, COM 2359 #2023, COM 2360 #2023, COM 2361 #2023, COM 2362 #2023, COM 2363 #2023, COM 2364 #2023, COM 2365 #2023, COM 2366 #2023, COM 2367 #2023, COM 2368 #2023, COM 2369 #2023, COM 2370 #2023, COM 2371 #2023, COM 2372 #2023, COM 2373 #2023, COM 2374 #2023, COM 2375 #2023, COM 2376 #2023, COM 2377 #2023, COM 2378 #2023, COM 2379 #2023, COM 2380 #2023, COM 2381 #2023, COM 2382 #2023, COM 2383 #2023, COM 2384 #2023, COM 2385 #2023, COM 2386 #2023, COM 2387 #2023, COM 2388 #2023, COM 2389 #2023, COM 2390 #2023, COM 2391 #2023, COM 2392 #2023, COM 2393 #2023, COM 2394 #2023, COM 2395 #2023, COM 2396 #2023, COM 2397 #2023, COM 2398 #2023, COM 2399 #2023, COM 2400 #2023, COM 2401 #2023, COM 2402 #2023, COM 2403 #2023, COM 2404 #2023, COM 2405 #2023, COM 2406 #2023, COM 2407 #2023, COM 2408 #2023, COM 2409 #2023, COM 2410 #2023, COM 2411 #2023, COM 2412 #2023, COM 2413 #2023, COM 2414 #2023, COM 2415 #2023, COM 2416 #2023, COM 2417 #2023, COM 2418 #2023, COM 2419 #2023, COM 2420 #2023, COM 2421 #2023, COM 2422 #2023, COM 2423 #2023, COM 2424 #2023, COM 2425 #2023, COM 2426 #2023, COM 2427 #2023, COM 2428 #2023, COM 2429 #2023, COM 2430 #2023, COM 2431 #2023, COM 2432 #2023, COM 2433 #2023, COM 2434 #2023, COM 2435 #2023, COM 2436 #2023, COM 2437 #2023, COM 2438 #2023, COM 2439 #2023, COM 2440 #2023, COM 2441 #2023, COM 2442 #2023, COM 2443 #2023, COM 2444 #2023, COM 2445 #2023, COM 2446 #2023, COM 2447 #2023, COM 2448 #2023, COM 2449 #2023, COM 2450 #2023, COM 2451 #2023, COM 2452 #2023, COM 2453 #2023, COM 2454 #2023, COM 2455 #2023, COM 2456 #2023, COM 2457 #2023, COM 2458 #2023, COM 2459 #2023, COM 2460 #2023, COM 2461 #2023, COM 2462 #2023, COM 2463 #2023, COM 2464 #2023, COM 2465 #2023, COM 2466 #2023, COM 2467 #2023, COM 2468 #2023, COM 2469 #2023, COM 2470 #2023, COM 2471 #2023, COM 2472 #2023, COM 2473 #2023, COM 2474 #2023, COM 2475 #2023, COM 2476 #2023, COM 2477 #2023, COM 2478 #2023, COM 2479 #2023, COM 2480 #2023, COM 2481 #2023, COM 2482 #2023, COM 2483 #2023, COM 2484 #2023, COM 2485 #2023, COM 2486 #2023, COM 2487 #2023, COM 2488 #2023, COM 2489 #2023, COM 2490 #2023, COM 2491 #2023, COM 2492 #2023, COM 2493 #2023, COM 2494 #2023, COM 2495 #2023, COM 2496 #2023, COM 2497 #2023, COM 2498 #2023, COM 2499 #2023, COM 2500 #2023, COM 2501 #2023, COM 2502 #2023, COM 2503 #2023, COM 2504 #2023, COM 2505 #2023, COM 2506 #2023, COM 2507 #2023, COM 2508 #2023, COM 2509 #2023, COM 2510 #2023, COM 2511 #2023, COM 2512 #2023, COM 2513 #2023, COM 2514 #2023, COM 2515 #2023, COM 2516 #2023, COM 2517 #2023, COM 2518 #2023, COM 2519 #2023, COM 2520 #2023, COM 2521 #2023, COM 2522 #2023, COM 2523 #2023, COM 2524 #2023, COM 2525 #2023, COM 2526 #2023, COM 2527 #2023, COM 2528 #2023, COM 2529 #2023, COM 2530 #2023, COM 2531 #2023, COM 2532 #2023, COM 2533 #2023, COM 2534 #2023, COM 2535 #2023, COM 2536 #2023, COM 2537 #2023, COM 2538 #2023, COM 2539 #2023, COM 2540 #2023, COM 2541 #2023, COM 2542 #2023, COM 2543 #2023, COM 2544 #2023, COM 2545 #2023, COM 2546 #2023, COM 2547 #2023, COM 2548 #2023, COM 2549 #2023, COM 2550 #2023, COM 2551 #2023, COM 2552 #2023, COM 2553 #2023, COM 2554 #2023, COM 2555 #2023, COM 2556 #2023, COM 2557 #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 8 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2023 #302

Congratulations to Paul Parravano on being named The Reverend E. K. Nichols Founder's Awardee for 2023. Councillor Simmons and entire membership.

Minutes, page 86 · 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 86 (PDF)

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2023 #303 to RES 2023 #304)

Minutes, page 86 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2023 #303, RES 2023 #304); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

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 86 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2023 #305

Resolution on the death Roselyn Gray. Councillor Toner and entire membership.

Minutes, page 86 · 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 86 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #211

That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments and with state and federal regulators to establish an orderly testing and deployment strategy for Full Self Driving on...

Minutes, page 87 · 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 87 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #212

That the City Council go on record requesting that MIT withdraw its objection to Eversource and the City of Cambridge proposed transmission line route so that the project can move forward expediently.

Minutes, page 87 · 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 87 (PDF)

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2023 #214

City of Cambridge observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Minutes, page 87 · 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 87 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on October 31, 2023 to discuss updates on the Participatory Budget and ARPA.

Minutes, page 88 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT 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 88 (PDF)

Place on file: The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 to discuss the City’s proposed Linear...

Minutes, page 88 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT 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 88 (PDF)

Place on file: The Public Safety Committee held a public hearing on November 15, 2023 to discuss and receive updates from the Community Safety Department and HEART.

Minutes, page 88 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT 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 88 (PDF)

Place on file: The City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on the City Managers evaluation process held a public meeting on November 17, 2023 to discuss the updates on the evaluation process.

Minutes, page 88 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT 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 88 (PDF)

Place on file: A public meeting of the Cambridge City Council’s Ordinance Committee was held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The call of the meeting was to consider an amendment to the Building...

Minutes, page 89 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT 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 89 (PDF)

Committee Reports · ORD 2023 # 12

Pass to a second reading: A. An Ordinance 2023 #12 has been received from City Clerk, relative to BUEDO the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge be amended in Chapter 8.67.100 entitled...

Minutes, page 90 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

PASSED TO A SECOND READING

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From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED TO A SECOND READING Next: 12/11/2023 5:30 PM.”

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Committee Reports

Place on file: The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on November 28, 2023 to discuss proposed changes to the Cambridge Municipal Code that would lead to a phased-out ban of the use of...

Minutes, page 90 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT 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.”

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Round Table Minutes

Place on file: City Council - Roundtable/Working Meeting - Nov 13, 2023 3:00 PM

Minutes, page 91 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ACCEPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 91 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #218

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

Minutes, page 92 · 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 92 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2023 #219

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

Minutes, page 92 · 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 92 (PDF)

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