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February 26, 2024
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
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Present: Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Joan Pickett, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Paul Toner, Ayesha Wilson
Absent: Burhan Azeem
Every vote, in order
Submission of the Record
Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting – February 12, 2024 5:30 PM
ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
The Final Actions give the count only (8-0-1); that is every councillor at the meeting voting yes, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1].”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #23
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $300,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund Law Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The funds...
APPROPRIATION ADOPTED CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ADOPTED CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #24
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments and reappointments of members to the Cambridge Bicycle Committee for a term of two years...
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #25
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative appointments and reappointments of members to the Cambridge Pedestrian Committee.
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #26
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, Policy Order Response #24-15 dated February 12, 2024 regarding drafting zoning language and related changes to allow for...
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #27
Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the establishment of a revolving fund for the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).
REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2024 #19
That the Final Report of the Charter Review Committee be referred to the Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee.
ORDER ADOPTED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES AND CLAIMS COMMITTEE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AND REFERRED TO THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, RULES AND CLAIMS COMMITTEE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Calendar – Unfinished Business · COF 2024 #11
Place on file: A communication was received from Kathleen Born, Charter Review Committee Chair, transmitting the Final Report of the Charter Review Committee. Please note that this report was...
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2024 #6
An application was received from Edward Batten representing Retro Fitness, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 822 Somerville Avenue, approval has been received...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Communications · COM 282 #2024
Communications placed on file together (42 communications, COM 282 #2024 to COM 323 #2024)
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 42 communications (COM 282 #2024, COM 283 #2024, COM 284 #2024, COM 285 #2024, COM 286 #2024, COM 287 #2024, COM 288 #2024, COM 289 #2024, COM 290 #2024, COM 291 #2024, COM 292 #2024, COM 293 #2024, COM 294 #2024, COM 295 #2024, COM 296 #2024, COM 297 #2024, COM 298 #2024, COM 299 #2024, COM 300 #2024, COM 301 #2024, COM 302 #2024, COM 303 #2024, COM 304 #2024, COM 305 #2024, COM 306 #2024, COM 307 #2024, COM 308 #2024, COM 309 #2024, COM 310 #2024, COM 311 #2024, COM 312 #2024, COM 313 #2024, COM 314 #2024, COM 315 #2024, COM 316 #2024, COM 317 #2024, COM 318 #2024, COM 319 #2024, COM 320 #2024, COM 321 #2024, COM 322 #2024, COM 323 #2024); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (4 resolutions, RES 2024 #28 to RES 2024 #31)
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 4 resolutions (RES 2024 #28, RES 2024 #29, RES 2024 #30, RES 2024 #31); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Resolutions · RES 2024 #32
Commending Dr. Beverly C. Sealey’s outstanding contributions to the Cambridge community. Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Wilson and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (4 resolutions, RES 2024 #33 to RES 2024 #36)
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 4 resolutions (RES 2024 #33, RES 2024 #34, RES 2024 #35, RES 2024 #36); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #20
That the City Manager is requested to present recommendations for the refinement and improvement of the housing permitting process to the City Council, with a focus on reducing delays, minimizing...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED AND REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED AND REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #21
City Council support of H.4138, The Affordable Homes Act, and urge legislators to retain the provisions for a local option transfer fee.
ORDER ADOPTED [6-2-1]
Yes: McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, WilsonNo: Pickett, TonerBurhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [6-2-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons NAYS: Councillor Pickett, Councillor Toner ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #22
Declare April 19th, 2024 as Global Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day and Lighting City Hall in Recognition.
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #23
City Council recognition of International Mother Language Day every February 21st.
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #24
That the City Manager is hereby directed to confer with the City Manager’s Housing Liaison, Community Development Department, and the Cambridge Housing Authority on the feasibility of...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED AND REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED AND REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #25
That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with the data analysis included in the Economic Feasibility Analysis provided to EOHLC as part of Cambridge’s MBTA Communities...
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Roundtable Minutes
Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Roundtable/Working Meeting - February 5, 2024 3:00 PM
ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Roundtable/Working Meeting - February 5, 2024 6:00 PM
ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2024 #17
Place on file: A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2024 #18
Place on file: A communication was received from Councillors Nolan and Pickett, transmitting Preliminary Schedule for Finance Committee Meetings.
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Burhan Azeem is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Azeem.”
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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