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November 25, 2024
30 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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Present: Burhan Azeem, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Paul Toner, Ayesha Wilson, Catherine Zusy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reconsideration List · CMA 2024 #246
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Erik Sarno and Andrea Taylor and the reappointment of Saffana Anwar, Christopher Fort...
PLACED ON FILE [5-4-0]
Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Simmons, Toner, ZusyNo: McGovern, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Wilson
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [5-4-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons NAYS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Wilson.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #250
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Joe Camillus and Filo Castore as a members of to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Board.
VOTED TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyDenise Simmons is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: VOTED TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy ABSENT: Mayor Simmons.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #251
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Tabithlee Howard and appointing Johanny Maria Castillo, Jasper Adiletta, Shanjnin (Eva)...
CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyDenise Simmons is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy ABSENT: Mayor Simmons.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #252
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item number 24-37, regarding a request for the City Manager to work with relevant City...
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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #253
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 24-32, regarding exploring with the MBTA how to best ensure that the public art, Gift of the...
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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2024 #254
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,000 to the Grant Fund Public Celebrations (Arts Council) Other Ordinary Maintenance account. The MCC...
ORDER ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyDenise Simmons is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy ABSENT: Mayor Simmons.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #150
That the Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning Committee hold a meeting to explore the ability to prohibit, either through city or state legislation, the common practice of landlords requiring...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2024 #151
Table: That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments and encourage the state Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the MBTA to adhere to Cambridge...
PLACED ON THE TABLE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON THE TABLE [9-0-0] Next: 12/2/2024 5:30 PM YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Calendar – Charter Right · APP 2024 #38
An application was received from Mario Massimino, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 67 Inman Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...
FAILED OF ADOPTION [0-7-2-0]
No: McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Toner, Wilson, ZusyAbstained: Azeem, Sobrinho-Wheeler
From the minutes
“RESULT: FAILED OF ADOPTION [0-7-2-0] NAYS: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons PRESENT: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler.”
Communications
Communications placed on file together (5 communications, COM 3351 #2024 to COM 3355 #2024)
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 5 communications (COM 3351 #2024, COM 3352 #2024, COM 3353 #2024, COM 3354 #2024, COM 3355 #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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2024 #289 to RES 2024 #290)
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2024 #289, RES 2024 #290); MassVoter lists them as one vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Resolutions · RES 2024 #291
Condolences to the family of former State Representative Gloria Fox. Mayor Simmons, Councillor Wilson and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusySumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Siddiqui.”
Resolutions · RES 2024 #292
Resolution on the death of Luke Bailey Santos. Vice Mayor McGovern and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusySumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Siddiqui.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2024 #293 to RES 2024 #294)
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2024 #293, RES 2024 #294); MassVoter lists them as one vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: Finance Committee - Committee Meeting - May 1, 2019 9:00 AM
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Transportation & Public Utilities Committee held a public hearing on July 24, 2019 to receive information about the draft Policy and Regulations for Small Cell Wireless...
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee conducted a public hearing on May 26, 2020 to discuss the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee conducted a public hearing on June 2, 2020 to discuss the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee conducted a public hearing on June 3, 2020 to discuss the city and school budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on May 11, 2021 to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on May 18, 2021 to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on May 19, 2021 to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee meet on July 27, 2021 to discuss the American Rescue Grant.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee meet on December 1, 2021 to receive an overview and update on funds received from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery (American Rescue Plan Act) Grant.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Health and Environment Committee meet on June 9, 2021 to discuss the city's progress on our Zero Waste Plan, and relevant items referred to committee, including eliminating...
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Health & Environment Committee meet on July 14, 2021 to discuss the future of the city's water supply and strategies for improving water quality while keeping costs down.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Human Services and Civic Unity Committees held a joint meeting on August 10, 2021 to discuss measures the City should be taking to address the increase in gun violence.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Place on file: The Finance Committee meet on March 2, 2022 to discuss ARPA funding.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED IN FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2024 #147
Place on file: A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2024 #148
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor E. Denise Simmons, transmitting Notice of Special City Council Meeting re Charter Review.
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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
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