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Cambridge City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

April 14, 2025

31 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.

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Attendance

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

Place on file: Burhan Azeem Remote   Marc C. McGovern    Patricia Nolan    Sumbul Siddiqui    Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler    Paul F. Toner    5:33 PM Ayesha M. Wilson    6:14 PM...

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

The Final Actions give the count only (9-0-0); that is every councillor at the meeting voting yes, so each is shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0].”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #80

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Federal update.

Minutes, page 2 · 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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #81

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the City of Cambridge FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Minutes, page 2 · 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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #82

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-67 regarding Cambridge Bicycle Plan Update and Consideration of Network...

Minutes, page 2 · 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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #83

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-6 regarding safety improvements at the intersection of Cambridge Street...

Minutes, page 2 · 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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #84

Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-23 regarding a Citywide Shuttle Bus Pilot program.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS & CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AND THE TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD & LONG TERM PLANNING, PUBLIC FACILITIES, ARTS & CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AND THE TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #85

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

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION 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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #86

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $57,626.50 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. These funds will be used...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION 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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #87

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $17,621.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION 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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #88

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $77,100.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($70,560.00) and to the...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

APPROPRIATION ORDER ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION ORDER ADOPTED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #89

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $504,198.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION 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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2025 #90

Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $57,900, to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account. This grant...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROPRIATION 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.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #53

City Council opposition to Federal efforts to defund or censor museums.

Minutes, page 5 · 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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #54

That the City Council go on record declaring Earth Day, April 22 in the year 2025 “Sustainable Cambridge Day” and that the City Manager is requested to communicate to all City departments the...

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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #55

That the City Council approve the motions that passed favorably in the Special Committee of the Whole/Charter Review on March 28, 2025.

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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #56

That the Council accept the new additional changes as detailed that the Law Department has made that the Special Committee did not vote on.

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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #57

That the City Council petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact the attached home rule petition entitled, AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE...

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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2025 #58

That the City Council request that State Rep. Marjorie Decker sponsor the home rule petition entitled AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE.

Minutes, page 6 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

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

Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2025 #50

Continued funding of the Transitional Wellness Center.

Minutes, page 7 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 5–4

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [5-4-0]

Yes: Azeem, McGovern, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, WilsonNo: Nolan, Simmons, Toner, Zusy

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [5-4-0] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Wilson NAYS: Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

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

Communications

Communications placed on file together (279 communications, COM 1791 #2025 to COM 2069 #2025)

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 279 communications (COM 1791 #2025, COM 1792 #2025, COM 1793 #2025, COM 1794 #2025, COM 1795 #2025, COM 1796 #2025, COM 1797 #2025, COM 1798 #2025, COM 1799 #2025, COM 1800 #2025, COM 1801 #2025, COM 1802 #2025, COM 1803 #2025, COM 1804 #2025, COM 1805 #2025, COM 1806 #2025, COM 1807 #2025, COM 1808 #2025, COM 1809 #2025, COM 1810 #2025, COM 1811 #2025, COM 1812 #2025, COM 1813 #2025, COM 1814 #2025, COM 1815 #2025, COM 1816 #2025, COM 1817 #2025, COM 1818 #2025, COM 1819 #2025, COM 1820 #2025, COM 1821 #2025, COM 1822 #2025, COM 1823 #2025, COM 1824 #2025, COM 1825 #2025, COM 1826 #2025, COM 1827 #2025, COM 1828 #2025, COM 1829 #2025, COM 1830 #2025, COM 1831 #2025, COM 1832 #2025, COM 1833 #2025, COM 1834 #2025, COM 1835 #2025, COM 1836 #2025, COM 1837 #2025, COM 1838 #2025, COM 1839 #2025, COM 1840 #2025, COM 1841 #2025, COM 1842 #2025, COM 1843 #2025, COM 1844 #2025, COM 1845 #2025, COM 1846 #2025, COM 1847 #2025, COM 1848 #2025, COM 1849 #2025, COM 1850 #2025, COM 1851 #2025, COM 1852 #2025, COM 1853 #2025, COM 1854 #2025, COM 1855 #2025, COM 1856 #2025, COM 1857 #2025, COM 1858 #2025, COM 1859 #2025, COM 1860 #2025, COM 1861 #2025, COM 1862 #2025, COM 1863 #2025, COM 1864 #2025, COM 1865 #2025, COM 1866 #2025, COM 1867 #2025, COM 1868 #2025, COM 1869 #2025, COM 1870 #2025, COM 1871 #2025, COM 1872 #2025, COM 1873 #2025, COM 1874 #2025, COM 1875 #2025, COM 1876 #2025, COM 1877 #2025, COM 1878 #2025, COM 1879 #2025, COM 1880 #2025, COM 1881 #2025, COM 1882 #2025, COM 1883 #2025, COM 1884 #2025, COM 1885 #2025, COM 1886 #2025, COM 1887 #2025, COM 1888 #2025, COM 1889 #2025, COM 1890 #2025, COM 1891 #2025, COM 1892 #2025, COM 1893 #2025, COM 1894 #2025, COM 1895 #2025, COM 1896 #2025, COM 1897 #2025, COM 1898 #2025, COM 1899 #2025, COM 1900 #2025, COM 1901 #2025, COM 1902 #2025, COM 1903 #2025, COM 1904 #2025, COM 1905 #2025, COM 1906 #2025, COM 1907 #2025, COM 1908 #2025, COM 1909 #2025, COM 1910 #2025, COM 1911 #2025, COM 1912 #2025, COM 1913 #2025, COM 1914 #2025, COM 1915 #2025, COM 1916 #2025, COM 1917 #2025, COM 1918 #2025, COM 1919 #2025, COM 1920 #2025, COM 1921 #2025, COM 1922 #2025, COM 1923 #2025, COM 1924 #2025, COM 1925 #2025, COM 1926 #2025, COM 1927 #2025, COM 1928 #2025, COM 1929 #2025, COM 1930 #2025, COM 1931 #2025, COM 1932 #2025, COM 1933 #2025, COM 1934 #2025, COM 1935 #2025, COM 1936 #2025, COM 1937 #2025, COM 1938 #2025, COM 1939 #2025, COM 1940 #2025, COM 1941 #2025, COM 1942 #2025, COM 1943 #2025, COM 1944 #2025, COM 1945 #2025, COM 1946 #2025, COM 1947 #2025, COM 1948 #2025, COM 1949 #2025, COM 1950 #2025, COM 1951 #2025, COM 1952 #2025, COM 1953 #2025, COM 1954 #2025, COM 1955 #2025, COM 1956 #2025, COM 1957 #2025, COM 1958 #2025, COM 1959 #2025, COM 1960 #2025, COM 1961 #2025, COM 1962 #2025, COM 1963 #2025, COM 1964 #2025, COM 1965 #2025, COM 1966 #2025, COM 1967 #2025, COM 1968 #2025, COM 1969 #2025, COM 1970 #2025, COM 1971 #2025, COM 1972 #2025, COM 1973 #2025, COM 1974 #2025, COM 1975 #2025, COM 1976 #2025, COM 1977 #2025, COM 1978 #2025, COM 1979 #2025, COM 1980 #2025, COM 1981 #2025, COM 1982 #2025, COM 1983 #2025, COM 1984 #2025, COM 1985 #2025, COM 1986 #2025, COM 1987 #2025, COM 1988 #2025, COM 1989 #2025, COM 1990 #2025, COM 1991 #2025, COM 1992 #2025, COM 1993 #2025, COM 1994 #2025, COM 1995 #2025, COM 1996 #2025, COM 1997 #2025, COM 1998 #2025, COM 1999 #2025, COM 2000 #2025, COM 2001 #2025, COM 2002 #2025, COM 2003 #2025, COM 2004 #2025, COM 2005 #2025, COM 2006 #2025, COM 2007 #2025, COM 2008 #2025, COM 2009 #2025, COM 2010 #2025, COM 2011 #2025, COM 2012 #2025, COM 2013 #2025, COM 2014 #2025, COM 2015 #2025, COM 2016 #2025, COM 2017 #2025, COM 2018 #2025, COM 2019 #2025, COM 2020 #2025, COM 2021 #2025, COM 2022 #2025, COM 2023 #2025, COM 2024 #2025, COM 2025 #2025, COM 2026 #2025, COM 2027 #2025, COM 2028 #2025, COM 2029 #2025, COM 2030 #2025, COM 2031 #2025, COM 2032 #2025, COM 2033 #2025, COM 2034 #2025, COM 2035 #2025, COM 2036 #2025, COM 2037 #2025, COM 2038 #2025, COM 2039 #2025, COM 2040 #2025, COM 2041 #2025, COM 2042 #2025, COM 2043 #2025, COM 2044 #2025, COM 2045 #2025, COM 2046 #2025, COM 2047 #2025, COM 2048 #2025, COM 2049 #2025, COM 2050 #2025, COM 2051 #2025, COM 2052 #2025, COM 2053 #2025, COM 2054 #2025, COM 2055 #2025, COM 2056 #2025, COM 2057 #2025, COM 2058 #2025, COM 2059 #2025, COM 2060 #2025, COM 2061 #2025, COM 2062 #2025, COM 2063 #2025, COM 2064 #2025, COM 2065 #2025, COM 2066 #2025, COM 2067 #2025, COM 2068 #2025, COM 2069 #2025); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Marc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

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

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (3 resolutions, RES 2025 #86 to RES 2025 #88)

Minutes, page 71 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 3 resolutions (RES 2025 #86, RES 2025 #87, RES 2025 #88); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Marc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 71 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2025 #89

Congratulations to The Cambridge Program's Basketball Teams - The Warriors capturing their 9th consecutive State Championship win, The Falcons securing silver, and the newest team The Ryders...

Minutes, page 71 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 71 (PDF)

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (3 resolutions, RES 2025 #90 to RES 2025 #92)

Minutes, page 72 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyThe Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 3 resolutions (RES 2025 #90, RES 2025 #91, RES 2025 #92); MassVoter lists them as one vote. Marc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 72 (PDF)

Resolutions · RES 2025 #93

On the Commemoration of Patriots’ Day Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons and entire membership.

Minutes, page 72 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 72 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Place on file: The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 to receive an update on the state of...

Minutes, page 73 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 73 (PDF)

Place on file: The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee held a public hearing on Monday, March 17, 2025 with MIT transportation experts and City staff to brainstorm ways to better...

Minutes, page 73 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 73 (PDF)

Place on file: The Cambridge City Council’s Special Committee of the Whole/Charter Review was held on Friday, March 28, 2025 to review the communication from the City Solicitor with updates in the...

Minutes, page 73 · 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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 73 (PDF)

Round Table Minutes

Place on file: Minutes of the City Council - Roundtable/Working Meeting - February 24, 2025 5:30 PM

Minutes, page 74 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 74 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2025 #61

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

Minutes, page 75 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1]

Yes: Azeem, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Toner, Wilson, ZusyMarc McGovern is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons ABSENT: Vice Mayor McGovern.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 75 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2025 #62

Place on file: A communication was received from City Solicitor Megan B. Bayer, transmitting an update regarding Revised Charter Draft including Home Rule Draft.

Minutes, page 75 · 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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 75 (PDF)

Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2025 #64

Place on file: A communication was received from City Solicitor Megan B. Bayer, transmitting - Updated City Charter Update Regarding Revised Charter Draft.

Minutes, page 75 · 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 Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 75 (PDF)

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