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Cambridge City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

June 1, 2026

49 recorded votes, 26 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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-160

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a federal update including an update on relevant court cases.

Minutes, page 1 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]

The Final Actions give the count only (8-0-1), not who voted which way. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1].”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-166

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to amendments to the FY27 Submitted General Fund Budget.

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Recommendations Adopted/Referred to Committee Reports #3 and #3A CMA Placed on File [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: Recommendations Adopted/Referred to Committee Reports #3 and #3A CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Simmons.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-161

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Conrad Crawford to the Board of Directors of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of five...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-163

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer in the amount of $200,000.00 from the General Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account to the General Fund Fire...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-162

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $500,000.00 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages Account to the General Fund Fire...

Minutes, page 2 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Order Adopted and CMA 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: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0].”

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-167

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to reappointments to the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC).

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-169

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-25 regarding a review of the City’s social media platform usage policies.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-164

Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a summary of Surveillance Technology Impact Reports (STIRs) in calendar year 2025.

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-165

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant in the amount of $65,000 received from the Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program...

Minutes, page 3 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

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

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

City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-170

Table: SUPPLEMENTAL A. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to proposed changes to the City's Zero Waste Master Plan.

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Tabled [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: Tabled [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 4 (PDF)

Policy Orders · POR 2026-108

That the Cambridge City Council go on record expressing support for UNITE HERE Local 26 in the boycott of the Hyatt Regency Cambridge.

Minutes, page 4 · 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 Simmons.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-109

That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City departments to ensure that the LGBTQ+ Pride-themed crosswalks in front of Cambridge City Hall are refreshed in advance of the...

Minutes, page 4 · 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 4 (PDF)

Policy Orders · POR 2026-111

That the City Manager, in collaboration with the Urban Forestry Division, DPW, CDD and Inspectional Services, is requested to develop recommendations for updates to the Tree Protection Ordinance...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Adopted as Amended by Substitution [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted as Amended by Substitution [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 5 (PDF)

Policy Orders · POR 2026-112

That the City Council hold a joint Roundtable/Working Meeting with the Cambridge School Committee on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM, to discuss the Cambridge Preschool Program.

Minutes, page 5 · 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 5 (PDF)

Policy Orders · POR 2026-113

That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, be and hereby is canceled.

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 2026-114

That the City Council approve of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Open Architects student data platform as discussed in the May 20, 2026, hearing.

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 2026-115

That the City Council disapprove further use of SoundThinking’s Acoustic Gunshot Detection Technology (ShotSpotter) by the City pursuant to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance 2.128.060 (C).

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ApprovePassed · 5–2

Adopted [5-2-2-0]

Yes: Al-Zubi, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-WheelerNo: Flaherty, SimmonsAbstained: Azeem, Zusy

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [5-2-2-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Simmons PRESENT: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Zusy ABSENT: None.”

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

Policy Orders · POR 2026-116

That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments and community organizations to provide the City Council with a comprehensive Food Access Report that includes, but is not...

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 2026-117

That the City Council go on record recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Cambridge, and in urging all Cambridge residents to reflect upon the meaning of this important day.

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 2026-118

That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Police Department and Law Department to develop and implement a policy requiring the posting of “Know Your Rights” informational and...

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)

Calendar – Tabled · COF 2026-73

A communication from City Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler transmitting the proposed 2026-2027 Rules of the Cambridge City Council.

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Adopted as Amended [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: Adopted as Amended [9-0-0].”

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

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-95

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000.00 to provide funds for the design and construction of...

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)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-96

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $13,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets...

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)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-98

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,000,000 to provide funds to replace and modernize the City’s Enterprise...

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–1

Adopted [8-1-0]

The Final Actions give the count only (8-1-0), not who voted which way. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [8-1-0].”

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

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-99

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $14,000,000 to provide funds for remediation and improvements at Gold Star...

Minutes, page 9 · 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 9 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-100

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $28,500,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan.

Minutes, page 9 · 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 9 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-101

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,795,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades.

Minutes, page 9 · 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 9 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-102

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $8,375,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of surface...

Minutes, page 10 · 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 10 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-103

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 to provide funds for the City’s Climate Change Program to improve...

Minutes, page 10 · 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 10 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-104

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program.

Minutes, page 10 · 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 10 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-105

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000 to provide funds for design and construction of the Harvard Square...

Minutes, page 10 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.

From the minutes

“RESULT: Adopted [9-0-0].”

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

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-106

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $310,000 to provide funds for the replacement of Ozone generators at the Water...

Minutes, page 11 · 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 11 (PDF)

Calendar – Unfinished Business · CMA 2026-107

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds for water works construction projects for repairs...

Minutes, page 11 · 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 11 (PDF)

Applications · APP 2026-29

An application was received from Justin Kelly representing Urban Hearth, requesting permission for one (1) projecting sign at the premises numbered 1281 Cambridge Street approval has been received...

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)

Applications · APP 2026-31

An application was received from Thomas Ferte representing Michette, requesting permission for one (1) projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 305 Webster Avenue approval has been received...

Minutes, page 12 · 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 12 (PDF)

Communications · COM 2026-26

Place on file: Communications for the June 1, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.

Minutes, page 12 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Placed on File [VV8] ABSENT: Vice Mayor Azeem.”

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

Committee Reports · CC 2026-54

Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 on the City and School budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Minutes, page 13 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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

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

Committee Reports · CC 2026-55

Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 on the City and School budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Minutes, page 13 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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

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

Committee Reports · CC 2026-56

Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 on the City and School budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Minutes, page 14 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CMA 2026-93

Place on file: A. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to submission of the FY2027 budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public...

Minutes, page 14 · 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 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 14 (PDF)

A. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to submission of the FY2027 budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public Investment Fund.

Minutes, page 14 · Video

ApprovePassed · 8–0

General Fund Adopted as Amended [8-0-1-0]

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: General Fund Adopted as Amended [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.”

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Water Fund Adopted [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: Water Fund 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 14 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Public Investment Fund Adopted [9-0-0]

From the minutes

“RESULT: Public Investment Fund 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 14 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CC 2026-57

Place on file: The Health and Environment Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 to review and discuss the Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP) Annual Report and the Climate...

Minutes, page 15 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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] YEAS: None NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Vice Mayor Azeem.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Committee Reports · CC 2026-58

Place on file: The Public Safety Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 on the Cambridge Police Department’s federal immigration enforcement tracker, CMA 2026-32.

Minutes, page 15 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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] YEAS: None NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Vice Mayor Azeem.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-83

Place on file: A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.

Minutes, page 15 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Placed on File [VV8] ABSENT: Vice Mayor Azeem.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-80

Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.

Minutes, page 15 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Placed on File [VV8] ABSENT: Vice Mayor Azeem.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-81

Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding updates to the 2026- 2027 City Council Committee Appointments.

Minutes, page 15 · Video

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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: Placed on File [VV8] ABSENT: Vice Mayor Azeem.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-82

Place on file: Communication from Finance co-chairs: Process for Identifying Future Budget Priorities, Part 3

Minutes, page 16 · 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 16 (PDF)

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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