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Cambridge City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

June 3, 2024

43 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Burhan Azeem, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Joan Pickett, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Paul Toner, Ayesha Wilson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Submission of the Record

Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting - May 6, 2024 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, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #110

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $250,000, from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages Account to the General Fund...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

APPROPRIATION ADOPTED AND CMAPLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ADOPTED AND CMAPLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #111

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

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #112

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $325.00, received from a preschool family fundraiser to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #113

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,000.00, to the Grant Fund Human Services Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds are to be used to...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #114

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Adam Westbrook and Diego Macias as members and Daniel Anderson and Joy Jackson as associate members of...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

APPOINTMENTS APPROVED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPOINTMENTS APPROVED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #115

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Planning Board Report regarding the Ronayne, et al., Zoning Petition.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE HOUSING COMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #116

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $240,000, from Free Cash, to the Public Investment Fund Law Department Extraordinary Expenditures...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #117

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request - if necessary - to move to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation known...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #67

That the City Council renew its observance of Loving Day on June 12, 2024, and encourages all Cambridge residents to embrace the diversity of families and recognize the importance of this day.

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #68

That the City Manager is requested to direct the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and other appropriate City personnel to implement more robust ticketing and parking enforcement...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #69

That the City Manager is requested to clarify why the Wage Theft Enforcement Committee has not yet been appointed and to swiftly appoint the committee as called for in the Wage Theft Ordinance.

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #71

That the City Manager is requested to provide a list of current zoning initiatives along with CDD’s recommendations for a timeline for completing each of the zoning initiatives in order for the...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #72

That the City Manager is requested to work with CDD to provide a written outreach plan for engaging the community related to the processes underway in Central Square.

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #73

That the City Manager is hereby requested to provide the draft Request for Information for the 84 & 96 Bishop Allen Drive to the City Council for review and comment.

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #74

City Council support of H.1713/S.947, An Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality, to ensure all parents and children are afforded the same protections under the law.

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #75

That the City Manager is requested to provide to the City Council a detailed justification for the increased fees for Youth Centers for the 2024-2025 school year.

Minutes, page 7 · 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, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2024 #65

City Council support of the Act Establishing Protections and Accountability for TNC and DNC Workers (S.627/H1158), which would allow TNCs to sustain worker benefits and protections that maintain a...

Minutes, page 8 · 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, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2024 #74

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the appropriation and authorization to borrow $11,500,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2024 #75

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,350,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2024 #76

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,000,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of open spaces at...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2024 #77

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,560,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades.

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2024 #78

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of and authorization to borrow $6,550,000 to provide funds for the Ozone Generator Replacement; Water...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2024 #79

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $8,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Capital Repairs Program and projects...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2024 #109

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization of $15,000,000 to provide additional funds for the construction of improvements at the...

Minutes, page 10 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Applications And Petitions · APP 2024 #19

An application was received from Edward Batten representing Eastern Bank, requesting permission for two (2) projecting signs and one (1) awning at the premises numbered 415 Main Street. approval...

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, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Applications And Petitions · APP 2024 #20

An application was received from Gina Fobelle, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 17 Miller Avenue; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...

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, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Communications

Communications placed on file together (49 communications, COM 2073 #2024 to COM 2121 #2024)

Minutes, page 12 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 49 communications (COM 2073 #2024, COM 2074 #2024, COM 2075 #2024, COM 2076 #2024, COM 2077 #2024, COM 2078 #2024, COM 2079 #2024, COM 2080 #2024, COM 2081 #2024, COM 2082 #2024, COM 2083 #2024, COM 2084 #2024, COM 2085 #2024, COM 2086 #2024, COM 2087 #2024, COM 2088 #2024, COM 2089 #2024, COM 2090 #2024, COM 2091 #2024, COM 2092 #2024, COM 2093 #2024, COM 2094 #2024, COM 2095 #2024, COM 2096 #2024, COM 2097 #2024, COM 2098 #2024, COM 2099 #2024, COM 2100 #2024, COM 2101 #2024, COM 2102 #2024, COM 2103 #2024, COM 2104 #2024, COM 2105 #2024, COM 2106 #2024, COM 2107 #2024, COM 2108 #2024, COM 2109 #2024, COM 2110 #2024, COM 2111 #2024, COM 2112 #2024, COM 2113 #2024, COM 2114 #2024, COM 2115 #2024, COM 2116 #2024, COM 2117 #2024, COM 2118 #2024, COM 2119 #2024, COM 2120 #2024, COM 2121 #2024); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2024 #113

Congratulations to Claire Edouard on her retirement from the Cambridge Housing Authority. Councillor Toner, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Wilson and entire membership.

Minutes, page 22 · 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, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (12 resolutions, RES 2024 #114 to RES 2024 #125)

Minutes, page 22 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 12 resolutions (RES 2024 #114, RES 2024 #115, RES 2024 #116, RES 2024 #117, RES 2024 #118, RES 2024 #119, RES 2024 #120, RES 2024 #121, RES 2024 #122, RES 2024 #123, RES 2024 #124, RES 2024 #125); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2024 #126

In recognition of Dr. Lisa Dobberteen, recipient of the 2024 Brian Murphy Award for Leadership and Public Service. Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan and...

Minutes, page 25 · 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, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (3 resolutions, RES 2024 #127 to RES 2024 #129)

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 3 resolutions (RES 2024 #127, RES 2024 #128, RES 2024 #129); MassVoter lists them as one vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Finance Committee conducted a public hearing on May 7, 2024, regarding the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Committee...

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REPORT ACCEPTED AS AMENDED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AS AMENDED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CMA 2024 #73

Place on file: A. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the FY 2025 submitted budget and appropriation orders.

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

A. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the FY 2025 submitted budget and appropriation orders.

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

GENERAL FUND BUDGET OF 939,336,875 ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: GENERAL FUND BUDGET OF 939,336,875 ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

WATER FUND BUDGET OF 16,247,475 ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: WATER FUND BUDGET OF 16,247,475 ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND BUDGET OF 38,432,720 ADOPTED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND BUDGET OF 38,432,720 ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Finance Committee conducted a public hearing on May 8, 2024, regarding the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Place on file: The Finance Committee conducted a public hearing on May 14, 2024, regarding the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Place on file: The Human Service and Veterans Committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2024, to discuss the progress being made to bring universal afterschool to Cambridge.

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Place on file: The Housing Committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2024, to discuss allowing multifamily housing in all neighborhoods of the City.

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Place on file: The Housing Committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2024, to continue the May 8, 2024, discussion on allowing multifamily housing in all neighborhoods of the City.

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2024 #77

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

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Pickett, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

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