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March 30, 2026
26 recorded votes, 22 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
Every vote, in order
Submission Of The Record
Place on file: Minutes of the Joint Roundtable/Working Meeting of the Cambridge City Council and the School Committee was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-69
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 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 Simmons.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-70
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Will MacArthur as a new member of the Open Data Review Board for a term of two years, effective March 30...
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 NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-71
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to plans for replacement of the City's legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system.
CMA Placed on File VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-72
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an overview of the City's initial Artificial Intelligence efforts.
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 NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-75
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-12 regarding Harvard Square pedestrianization.
CMA Placed on File VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-76
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-03 regarding establishing a formal policy that clearly defines the City’s role...
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 Sobrinho-Wheeler.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-77
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-09 regarding and report back to the Council on (i) legal parameters related to...
CMA Placed on File VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-74
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-17 regarding proposed updates to the City's Welcoming Community Ordinance.
CMA Placed on File VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
City Manager's Agenda · ORD 2026-03
Pass to a second reading: A. Chapter 2.129 Welcoming Community Ordinance
Passed to a Second Reading [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Passed to a Second Reading [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.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-65
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Law Department to work with the Cambridge Public Health Department to amend and update language in Chapter 8.28 of the Cambridge Municipal Code.
Adopted VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-66
That the City Manager is requested to initiate the planning process for Cambridge 400 and as part of this, to convene a Cambridge 400 Advisory Committee composed of members representing the range...
Adopted as Amended VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-67
City Council support of An Act promoting housing stability for older adults across the Commonwealth.
Adopted as Amended VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-68
City Council support of S.2721/H.5217, An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment.
Adopted VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-69
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to review the current legal landscape and provide recommendations for how to regulate construction of data centers in Cambridge.
Adopted as Amended VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Policy Orders · POR 2026-70
That the City Council go on record proclaiming April 6–12, 2026 as Cambridge Public Health Week in special appreciation of the dedicated work of City government, community organizations, health...
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.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-71
That the City Council go on record proclaiming April 13–20, 2026 as International Dark Sky Week in the City of Cambridge, and calls upon all residents, businesses, institutions, and City...
Adopted [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.
Calendar – Tabled · POR 2026-32
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 check...
Adopted as Amended by Substitution [7-2-0]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyNo: Flaherty, Simmons
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted as Amended by Substitution [7-2-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Simmons PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
Communications · COM 2026-14
Place on file: Communications for Regular City Council March 30, 2026
Placed on File VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-45
Place on file: A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
Placed on File VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-46
Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
Placed on File VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-47
Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding updates from the City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee.
Placed on File VV9
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-03
Place on file: The City Manager is requested to consult with the appropriate City departments, including the City Solicitor’s Office, to establish a formal policy that clearly defines the City’s...
Report Accepted and 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: Report Accepted and Placed on File VV8.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-09
Place on file: 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 and Tourism Destination...
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.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-12
Place on file: That the City Manager work with relevant City departments to prioritize pilot projects in 2026 without the use of a consultant for an extensive pedestrianization study, and in the...
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.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-17
Place on file: The City Manager is requested to direct the Law Department to draft ordinance language restricting the use of City-owned or City-controlled property, facilities, resources, and...
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.”
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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