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March 3, 2025
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Attendance
Present: Burhan Azeem, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Paul Toner, Catherine Zusy
Absent: Ayesha Wilson
0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
No recorded votes.
Cambridge City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Burhan Azeem, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Paul Toner, Ayesha Wilson, Catherine Zusy
Absent: None
33 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Place on file: Burhan Azeem Marc C. McGovern Patricia Nolan Sumbul Siddiqui Remote Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler Paul F. Toner 6:12 PM Ayesha M. Wilson Catherine...
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 Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui.”
Submission of the Record
Place on file: Minutes of the City Council – Regular Meeting – February 3, 2025 5:30 PM
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 Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui.”
Place on file: Minutes of the City Council – Regular Meeting – February 10, 2025, 2025 5:30 PM
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 Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #27
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update regarding Federal funding.
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #28
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the...
ORDER ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AND 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 2025 #29
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on Supplier Diversity.
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: 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 2025 #30
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of David Freilach, Rachel Dowley Alexander, and Chris Herlich as members and the reappointment of Kai Alexis...
APPROVED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND 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 2025 #31
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-63 regarding recognizing and honoring the Massachusett Tribe.
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #32
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to changes in the Clerk Department ordinance regarding a fee increase.
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 · ORD 2025 # 4
Pass to a second reading: A. An Ordinance has been received from the City Clerk, relative to Chapter 2.24 - City Clerk Department, Section 2.24.050 entitled "Fee Schedule".
PASSED TO A SECOND READING [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: PASSED TO A SECOND READING [8-0-1] Next: 3/17/2025 5:30 PM 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 2025 #34
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase of real property, off Cambridge/Concord...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #17
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to explore potential actions the City can take to mitigate the impact of Eversource price hikes.
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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #18
That the City Council go on record reaffirming that Cambridge is a Sanctuary City not only for immigrants but also for all marginalized communities, including transgender and nonbinary individuals.
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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #19
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to coordinate with the MBTA in finding ways in which to strengthen safety measures.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Toner, Wilson, ZusySumbul Siddiqui and Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #20
That the City Manager is requested to exert all appropriate influence on EZ Ride and Passio to take immediate and concrete steps to fully resolve tracking deficiencies and improve real-time...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #21
That the City Manager is requested to work with all appropriate Departments to develop language to create an “Affordable Rent Incentive Program” program for Cambridge and to report back to the...
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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #22
That the City Manager is requested to demand information from Eversource regarding concerns following the transformer explosion at 17 Edmunds Street on February 19, 2025.
ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2]
Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern and Sumbul Siddiqui are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #23
That the City Manager is requested to commit to prioritizing snow removal from crosswalks and pedestrian islands for the rest of this and future snow seasons and direct appropriate City staff to...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-1-1]
The Final Actions' count reads 7-1-1, but the names listed under it show 7 yes, 0 no, 1 present, 1 absent. Because the two do not agree, MassVoter shows the count of the names only and will ask the City Clerk.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons PRESENT: Councillor Zusy ABSENT: Councillor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #24
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Law Department to draft a home rule petition allowing Cambridge to end the practice of property owners passing on broker’s fees to tenants.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-1-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Wilson, ZusyNo: TonerSumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons NAYS: Councillor Toner ABSENT: Councillor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #26
That the City Council go on record in support of HD.2996/SD.1305 An Act to Regulate Junk Fees in Housing and HD.238/SD.35 An Act Eliminating Forced Broker’s Fees.
ORDER ADOPTED [7-1-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Wilson, ZusyNo: TonerSumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [7-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons NAYS: Councillor Toner ABSENT: Councillor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #27
That the City Council urges the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and MassHealth without delay to fully recognize BCaBAs for the purpose of reimbursement and implement a three- tier...
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 2025 #28
Withdraw: That the Cambridge City Council go on record supporting Teamsters Local 25 should they decide to take action, including extending picket lines to every Stop & Shop store in New England...
ORDER WITHDRAWN [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 WITHDRAWN [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.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #29
The City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to create a plaque to be placed at the entrance of or inside City Hall that demonstrates the values that the Cambridge City Council...
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-1-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, WilsonNo: ZusySumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [7-1-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons NAYS: Councillor Zusy ABSENT: Councillor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #30
Policy Order Re Canceling March 10 City Council Meeting
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.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2025 #8
An application was received from Lesley University requesting permission for 48 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue between Everett Street and Upland Street announcing Lesley University...
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.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2025 #9
An application was received from Russell House Tavern, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 14 JFK Street approval has been received from Inspectional Services...
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.”
Communications · COM 539 #2025
Communications placed on file together (293 communications, COM 539 #2025 to COM 831 #2025)
PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 293 communications (COM 539 #2025, COM 540 #2025, COM 541 #2025, COM 542 #2025, COM 543 #2025, COM 544 #2025, COM 545 #2025, COM 546 #2025, COM 547 #2025, COM 548 #2025, COM 549 #2025, COM 550 #2025, COM 551 #2025, COM 552 #2025, COM 553 #2025, COM 554 #2025, COM 555 #2025, COM 556 #2025, COM 557 #2025, COM 558 #2025, COM 559 #2025, COM 560 #2025, COM 561 #2025, COM 562 #2025, COM 563 #2025, COM 564 #2025, COM 565 #2025, COM 566 #2025, COM 567 #2025, COM 568 #2025, COM 569 #2025, COM 570 #2025, COM 571 #2025, COM 572 #2025, COM 573 #2025, COM 574 #2025, COM 575 #2025, COM 576 #2025, COM 577 #2025, COM 578 #2025, COM 579 #2025, COM 580 #2025, COM 581 #2025, COM 582 #2025, COM 583 #2025, COM 584 #2025, COM 585 #2025, COM 586 #2025, COM 587 #2025, COM 588 #2025, COM 589 #2025, COM 590 #2025, COM 591 #2025, COM 592 #2025, COM 593 #2025, COM 594 #2025, COM 595 #2025, COM 596 #2025, COM 597 #2025, COM 598 #2025, COM 599 #2025, COM 600 #2025, COM 601 #2025, COM 602 #2025, COM 603 #2025, COM 604 #2025, COM 605 #2025, COM 606 #2025, COM 607 #2025, COM 608 #2025, COM 609 #2025, COM 610 #2025, COM 611 #2025, COM 612 #2025, COM 613 #2025, COM 614 #2025, COM 615 #2025, COM 616 #2025, COM 617 #2025, COM 618 #2025, COM 619 #2025, COM 620 #2025, COM 621 #2025, COM 622 #2025, COM 623 #2025, COM 624 #2025, COM 625 #2025, COM 626 #2025, COM 627 #2025, COM 628 #2025, COM 629 #2025, COM 630 #2025, COM 631 #2025, COM 632 #2025, COM 633 #2025, COM 634 #2025, COM 635 #2025, COM 636 #2025, COM 637 #2025, COM 638 #2025, COM 639 #2025, COM 640 #2025, COM 641 #2025, COM 642 #2025, COM 643 #2025, COM 644 #2025, COM 645 #2025, COM 646 #2025, COM 647 #2025, COM 648 #2025, COM 649 #2025, COM 650 #2025, COM 651 #2025, COM 652 #2025, COM 653 #2025, COM 654 #2025, COM 655 #2025, COM 656 #2025, COM 657 #2025, COM 658 #2025, COM 659 #2025, COM 660 #2025, COM 661 #2025, COM 662 #2025, COM 663 #2025, COM 664 #2025, COM 665 #2025, COM 666 #2025, COM 667 #2025, COM 668 #2025, COM 669 #2025, COM 670 #2025, COM 671 #2025, COM 672 #2025, COM 673 #2025, COM 674 #2025, COM 675 #2025, COM 676 #2025, COM 677 #2025, COM 678 #2025, COM 679 #2025, COM 680 #2025, COM 681 #2025, COM 682 #2025, COM 683 #2025, COM 684 #2025, COM 685 #2025, COM 686 #2025, COM 687 #2025, COM 688 #2025, COM 689 #2025, COM 690 #2025, COM 691 #2025, COM 692 #2025, COM 693 #2025, COM 694 #2025, COM 695 #2025, COM 696 #2025, COM 697 #2025, COM 698 #2025, COM 699 #2025, COM 700 #2025, COM 701 #2025, COM 702 #2025, COM 703 #2025, COM 704 #2025, COM 705 #2025, COM 706 #2025, COM 707 #2025, COM 708 #2025, COM 709 #2025, COM 710 #2025, COM 711 #2025, COM 712 #2025, COM 713 #2025, COM 714 #2025, COM 715 #2025, COM 716 #2025, COM 717 #2025, COM 718 #2025, COM 719 #2025, COM 720 #2025, COM 721 #2025, COM 722 #2025, COM 723 #2025, COM 724 #2025, COM 725 #2025, COM 726 #2025, COM 727 #2025, COM 728 #2025, COM 729 #2025, COM 730 #2025, COM 731 #2025, COM 732 #2025, COM 733 #2025, COM 734 #2025, COM 735 #2025, COM 736 #2025, COM 737 #2025, COM 738 #2025, COM 739 #2025, COM 740 #2025, COM 741 #2025, COM 742 #2025, COM 743 #2025, COM 744 #2025, COM 745 #2025, COM 746 #2025, COM 747 #2025, COM 748 #2025, COM 749 #2025, COM 750 #2025, COM 751 #2025, COM 752 #2025, COM 753 #2025, COM 754 #2025, COM 755 #2025, COM 756 #2025, COM 757 #2025, COM 758 #2025, COM 759 #2025, COM 760 #2025, COM 761 #2025, COM 762 #2025, COM 763 #2025, COM 764 #2025, COM 765 #2025, COM 766 #2025, COM 767 #2025, COM 768 #2025, COM 769 #2025, COM 770 #2025, COM 771 #2025, COM 772 #2025, COM 773 #2025, COM 774 #2025, COM 775 #2025, COM 776 #2025, COM 777 #2025, COM 778 #2025, COM 779 #2025, COM 780 #2025, COM 781 #2025, COM 782 #2025, COM 783 #2025, COM 784 #2025, COM 785 #2025, COM 786 #2025, COM 787 #2025, COM 788 #2025, COM 789 #2025, COM 790 #2025, COM 791 #2025, COM 792 #2025, COM 793 #2025, COM 794 #2025, COM 795 #2025, COM 796 #2025, COM 797 #2025, COM 798 #2025, COM 799 #2025, COM 800 #2025, COM 801 #2025, COM 802 #2025, COM 803 #2025, COM 804 #2025, COM 805 #2025, COM 806 #2025, COM 807 #2025, COM 808 #2025, COM 809 #2025, COM 810 #2025, COM 811 #2025, COM 812 #2025, COM 813 #2025, COM 814 #2025, COM 815 #2025, COM 816 #2025, COM 817 #2025, COM 818 #2025, COM 819 #2025, COM 820 #2025, COM 821 #2025, COM 822 #2025, COM 823 #2025, COM 824 #2025, COM 825 #2025, COM 826 #2025, COM 827 #2025, COM 828 #2025, COM 829 #2025, COM 830 #2025, COM 831 #2025); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Sumbul Siddiqui is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [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 (7 resolutions, RES 2025 #39 to RES 2025 #45)
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 7 resolutions (RES 2025 #39, RES 2025 #40, RES 2025 #41, RES 2025 #42, RES 2025 #43, RES 2025 #44, RES 2025 #45); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Sumbul 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 · RES 2025 #46
Congratulations to Lovestruck Books on its Grand Opening in Cambridge. Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons 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
Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2025 #47 to RES 2025 #48)
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2025 #47, RES 2025 #48); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Sumbul 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.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: Health & Environment Committee - Committee Meeting - Feb 11, 2025 12:30 PM
REPORT ACCEPTED [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: REPORT ACCEPTED [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.”
Roundtable Minutes
Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Roundtable/Working Meeting – January 13, 2025 5:30 PM
ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [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: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [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.”
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Place on file: A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
PLACED ON FILE [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: PLACED ON FILE [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.”
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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