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January 12, 2026
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ayah Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
Absent: None
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City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026 #1
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a federal update including an update on relevant court cases.
CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026 #2
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following members to the Police Review and Advisory Board.
APPROVED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026 #3
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following members to the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission.
APPROVED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND CMA PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026 #5
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000, received from the Mass Broadband Institute to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary...
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 Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2026 #1
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City departments, including the Department of Transportation, to evaluate and install a series of speed humps along Fayerweather...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2026 #2
That the City Manager is requested to direct the City Solicitor and the Community Development Department to review and report back to the Council on (i) legal parameters related to City funding...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2026 #4
That the City Council go on record acknowledging 2026 as the Centennial Celebration of Negro History Week, and recognizing its enduring contribution to the nation’s understanding of itself.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2026 #5
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to prepare for a Council discussion on best future uses for City-owned properties and the processes for redevelopment.
ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Policy Order And Resolution List · POR 2026 #6
That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 be a Roundtable/Working meeting to discuss the results of the 2025 Cambridge Resident Survey.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2025 #172
Policy Order That the City Manager works with the Government Operations and Civic Unity Committee to hold hearings to discuss new ideas to honor and remember individuals (i.e. communal memorial...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2025 #173
Restricting Eligibility for On-Street Resident Parking Permits in New Transit-Oriented Developments.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2026 #1
An application was received from Brian Lavelle, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 18 Thingvalla Avenue; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Applications And Petitions · APP 2026 #2
An application was received from Jason Parillo representing Eastern Edge, requesting permission for a two (2) projecting blade signs at the premises numbered 290 Main Street. approval has been...
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications · COM 1 #2026
Communications placed on file together (139 communications, COM 1 #2026 to COM 139 #2026)
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 139 communications (COM 1 #2026, COM 2 #2026, COM 3 #2026, COM 4 #2026, COM 5 #2026, COM 6 #2026, COM 7 #2026, COM 8 #2026, COM 9 #2026, COM 10 #2026, COM 11 #2026, COM 12 #2026, COM 13 #2026, COM 14 #2026, COM 15 #2026, COM 16 #2026, COM 17 #2026, COM 18 #2026, COM 19 #2026, COM 20 #2026, COM 21 #2026, COM 22 #2026, COM 23 #2026, COM 24 #2026, COM 25 #2026, COM 26 #2026, COM 27 #2026, COM 28 #2026, COM 29 #2026, COM 30 #2026, COM 31 #2026, COM 32 #2026, COM 33 #2026, COM 34 #2026, COM 35 #2026, COM 36 #2026, COM 37 #2026, COM 38 #2026, COM 39 #2026, COM 40 #2026, COM 41 #2026, COM 42 #2026, COM 43 #2026, COM 44 #2026, COM 45 #2026, COM 46 #2026, COM 47 #2026, COM 48 #2026, COM 49 #2026, COM 50 #2026, COM 51 #2026, COM 52 #2026, COM 53 #2026, COM 54 #2026, COM 55 #2026, COM 56 #2026, COM 57 #2026, COM 58 #2026, COM 59 #2026, COM 60 #2026, COM 61 #2026, COM 62 #2026, COM 63 #2026, COM 64 #2026, COM 65 #2026, COM 66 #2026, COM 67 #2026, COM 68 #2026, COM 69 #2026, COM 70 #2026, COM 71 #2026, COM 72 #2026, COM 73 #2026, COM 74 #2026, COM 75 #2026, COM 76 #2026, COM 77 #2026, COM 78 #2026, COM 79 #2026, COM 80 #2026, COM 81 #2026, COM 82 #2026, COM 83 #2026, COM 84 #2026, COM 85 #2026, COM 86 #2026, COM 87 #2026, COM 88 #2026, COM 89 #2026, COM 90 #2026, COM 91 #2026, COM 92 #2026, COM 93 #2026, COM 94 #2026, COM 95 #2026, COM 96 #2026, COM 97 #2026, COM 98 #2026, COM 99 #2026, COM 100 #2026, COM 101 #2026, COM 102 #2026, COM 103 #2026, COM 104 #2026, COM 105 #2026, COM 106 #2026, COM 107 #2026, COM 108 #2026, COM 109 #2026, COM 110 #2026, COM 111 #2026, COM 112 #2026, COM 113 #2026, COM 114 #2026, COM 115 #2026, COM 116 #2026, COM 117 #2026, COM 118 #2026, COM 119 #2026, COM 120 #2026, COM 121 #2026, COM 122 #2026, COM 123 #2026, COM 124 #2026, COM 125 #2026, COM 126 #2026, COM 127 #2026, COM 128 #2026, COM 129 #2026, COM 130 #2026, COM 131 #2026, COM 132 #2026, COM 133 #2026, COM 134 #2026, COM 135 #2026, COM 136 #2026, COM 137 #2026, COM 138 #2026, COM 139 #2026); MassVoter lists them as one vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Resolutions · RES 2026 #1
Resolution on the Death of Anne Smaglia. Councillor Nolan and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Resolutions · RES 2026 #2
Resolution on the Death of Robert S Hurlbut Jr Councillor McGovern and entire membership.
ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyDenise Simmons is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDER ADOPTED [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui ABSENT: Councillor Simmons.”
Committee Reports
Place on file: The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee held a public hearing on Thursday, December 4, 2025 to discuss the organizational changes to the Equity & Inclusion Department.
REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: REPORT ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2026 #1
Place on file: A communication was received from Paula Crane, Interim 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 Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2026 #2
Place on file: A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula M. Crane, transmitting a memorandum regarding pending Awaiting Reports.
PLACED COF ON FILE AND ACCEPT AWAITING REPORTS TO THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE TERM [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED COF ON FILE AND ACCEPT AWAITING REPORTS TO THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE TERM [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2026 #3
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting an announcement of Cambridge City Council Committee Appointments for the 2026-2027 term.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui.”
Communications And Reports From Other City · COF 2026 #4
Place on file: A communication was received from Mayor Siddiqui, transmitting information from the School Committee.
PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [9-0-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor 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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