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Cambridge City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

March 2, 2026

41 recorded votes, 35 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Ayah Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Submission Of The Record

Place on file: MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 20, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

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

Place on file: MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 20, 2025 TAX RATE CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC MEETING

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

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

Place on file: MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 27, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

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

Place on file: MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-34

Place on file: TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, Yi-An HUANG, RELATIVE TO A FEDERAL UPDATE INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON RELEVANT COURT CASES.

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

CMA Placed on File [VV8]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV8") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [VV8] ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-36

TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) RECYCLING DIVIDENDS PROGRAM (RDP) GRANT, IN...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-37

TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC) COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS GRANT, IN THE...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-38

TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING AND SHELTER ALLIANCE GRANT FUNDED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-39

TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE CENTER FOR FAMILIES RECEIVED FROM THE CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-41

TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF A PRIVATE DONATION TO THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $200 TO THE GRANT FUND HUMAN...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-42

TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, REGARDING THE APPROPRIATION OF A PRIVATE DONATION RECEIVED FROM TROY ANTHONY BARBER SHOP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500, TO THE GRANT FUND...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: Appropriation adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-33

Place on file: TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER, YI-AN HUANG, RELATIVE TO AWAITING REPORT ITEM NUMBER 26-13, REGARDING AN UPDATE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL SUPPORTIVE...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

CMA Placed on File [VV8]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV8") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [VV8] ABSENT: Councillor McGovern.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-35

Place on file: TRANSMITTING A COMMUNICATION FROM CITY SOLICITOR MEGAN BAYER REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE TRANSFER FEE HOME RULE PETITION.

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

CMA Placed on File and Referred to Calendar item #3 [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: CMA Placed on File and Referred to Calendar item #3 [VV9].”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-37

ORDER IN SUPPORT OF TRANSPARENCY AND CONSISTENT PUBLICATION OF MEETING AGENDAS AND MATERIALS

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted [VV8]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV8") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [VV8] ABSENT: Councillor Flaherty.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-38

ORDER RE CAPITAL BUDGET LIFECYCLE RECONCILIATION PRIOR TO FY27 APPROVAL

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted as Amended [VV8]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV8") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted as Amended [VV8] ABSENT: Councillor Flaherty.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-39

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HEREBY IS REQUESTED TO INSTRUCT ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OFFICES TO DISCONTINUE ALL OFFICIAL POSTING AND ENGAGEMENT ON X WITHIN 60 DAYS; AND TO...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted as Amended [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted as Amended [VV9].”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-40

THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS REQUESTED TO CONFER WITH RELEVANT CITY STAFF AND REPORT BACK WITH INFORMATION AS THE FIRST STEP IN THE EXPLORATION OF A POTENTIAL CAMBRIDGE SNOW CORPS PROGRAM.

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [VV9].”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-42

THAT THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTS HOUSE BILL H.3754, AND SENATE BILL S.2344, “AN ACT RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC REGULATION USING ROAD SAFETY CAMERAS; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HEREBY IS...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Adopted [8-0-1-0]

Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, Flaherty, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-WheelerAbstained: Zusy

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: Councillor Zusy ABSENT: None.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-43

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HEREBY IS REQUESTED TO WORK WITH RELEVANT CITY DEPARTMENTS AS WELL AS THE ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW GUIDANCE FROM THE IRS AND CONSULT WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Adopted [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: 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 NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-44

THAT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 BE A ROUNDTABLE/WORKING MEETING TO DISCUSS THE BEST FUTURE USES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES AND ASSOCIATED REDEVELOPMENT...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Adopted [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: 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 NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-45

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZE MARCH 15, 2026 AS INTERNATIONAL LONG COVID AWARENESS DAY IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE AND THAT CITY HALL BE ILLUMINATED IN TEAL AND GRAY ON MARCH 15, 2026.

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Adopted [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: 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 NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-46

RECOGNIZE MAY 2026 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER DIRECT THE APPROPRIATE CITY STAFF TO ILLUMINATE CITY HALL IN GREEN FOR MENTAL HEALTH...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Adopted [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: 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 NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-47

CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF S.2726/H.3594: AN ACT REGARDING FREE EXPRESSION.

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Adopted [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: 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 NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-48

RECOGNIZE MAY 14, 2026, AS MEF2C AWARENESS DAY IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ILLUMINATE CITY HALL ON MAY 14, 2026 IN RECOGNITION OF MEF2C AWARENESS DAY.

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [VV9].”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-49

CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF S.428/H.4207: AN ACT RELATIVE TO SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted as Amended [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted as Amended [VV9].”

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

Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2026-32

Table: That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to raise the fee of the parking permit program for all residents to $75, consider how to include a self-identified...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

Tabled [8-0-1-0]

Yes: Azeem, Flaherty, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyAbstained: Al-Zubi

From the minutes

“RESULT: Tabled [8-0-1-0] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: Councillor Al-Zubi ABSENT: None.”

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

Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2026-34

That the City Manager is requested to work with the City Council and relevant City departments on the process by which Cambridge can expand free early child care offerings, including models for...

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted as Amended [VV8]

The Final Actions list how councillors voted but leave out Ayah Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons and Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted as Amended [VV8] PRESENT: Councillor Zusy.”

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

Calendar – Tabled · CMA 2026-14

Ordain: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-69, regarding a review of the previous home rule petition and prepare a new petition...

Minutes, page 10 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

ORDAINED AS AMENDED [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDAINED 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 NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”

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

Applications · APP 2026-13

AN APPLICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM KENDALL SQUARE ASSOCIATION REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR FOURTEEN (14) TEMPORARY BANNERS ALONG THIRD STREET, GALLILEO GALILEL WAY AND MAIN STREET ANNOUNCING KENDALL...

Minutes, page 11 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [VV9].”

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

Communications · COM 2026-10

Place on file: COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE MARCH 2, 2026 MEETING

Minutes, page 12 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Placed on File [VV9].”

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

Resolutions

Resolutions adopted together (13 resolutions, RES 2026-18 to RES 2026-30)

Minutes, page 13 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Adopted [VV9]

The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 13 resolutions (RES 2026-18, RES 2026-19, RES 2026-20, RES 2026-21, RES 2026-22, RES 2026-23, RES 2026-24, RES 2026-25, RES 2026-26, RES 2026-27, RES 2026-28, RES 2026-29, RES 2026-30); MassVoter lists them as one vote. The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CC 2026-11

Place on file: A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY SCREENING COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2025. THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER...

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CC 2026-12

Place on file: A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY SCREENING COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2025. THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER...

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CC 2026-13

Place on file: A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY SCREENING COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2025. THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER...

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CC 2026-14

Place on file: A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL’S CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY SCREENING COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 2025. THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER...

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CC 2026-15

Place on file: THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE HELD A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 16, 2025 WITH THE OFFICE OF TOURISM TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE TOURISM OFFICE’S...

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CC 2026-16

Place on file: THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE HELD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 ON A ZONING PETITION BY THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL. THE PETITION PROPOSES CHANGES TO SECTION 4.50 OF THE...

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Committee Reports · ORD 2026-01

Pass to a second reading: A.AMEND SECTION 4.50 OF THE CAMBRIDGE ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS WITH THE INTENT OF PERMITTING THE USE OF LAND FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES AS-OF-RIGHT IN ALL ZONING...

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Passed to a Second Reading [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Passed to a Second Reading [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-19

Place on file: UPDATE REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY

Minutes, page 20 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Placed on File [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-20

Place on file: COMMUNICATING INFORMATION FROM THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Minutes, page 20 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Placed on File [VV9].”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-13

Place on file: That the City Manager provide an update to the council, including (but not limited to): current implementation status, including vouchers issued to former residents of the...

Minutes, page 22 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9]

The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [VV9].”

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

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