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June 8, 2026
25 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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Present: Ayah Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
Absent: Patricia Nolan
Every vote, in order
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-175
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the assignment of 32 officers for the State Primary, September 1, 2026 and 26 for the State Election, November 3, 2026.
Approved and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-176
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women.
Approved and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-173
Place on file: A communication transmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Awaiting Report 26-39 relative to preparations for the City's LGBTQ+ Pride celebration on June 20.
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 Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-182
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriations to the Combined Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (CSO Advisory Committee) for a...
Approved and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-177
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to reauthorization of a spending limit of $3,800,000 for Fiscal Year 2027, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG)...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-179
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to authorization of a spending limit of $240,000 for Fiscal Year 2027, for the Fresh Pond Golf Course Pro Shop revolving fund...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-171
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a five-year progress review of the Affordable Housing Overlay.
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 Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-180
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $18,970.32 from the HOME Grant Program.
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-172
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Awaiting Report 26-31 regarding updates to succession-planning and employee-ownership. materials.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-181
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to authorization to transfer appropriations from the allotments with available balances to those needing implementation.
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan 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 Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-174
Table: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-25 regarding a report on how the decision to install artificial turf was made.
Tabled [5-3-1]
Yes: Al-Zubi, McGovern, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyNo: Azeem, Flaherty, SimmonsPatricia Nolan is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Tabled [5-3-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Simmons PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-119
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Historical Commission, the Law Department, the Department of Public Works, Inspectional Services, the Cambridge Public Health...
Adopted [7-0-2]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Flaherty, McGovern, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyBurhan Azeem and Patricia Nolan are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Nolan.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-122
That the City Council shall complete the required review and determinations prescribed by Section 2.128.060(c) before taking any future vote regarding the continued use of ShotSpotter or any other...
FAILED [2-6-1]
Yes: Flaherty, SimmonsNo: Al-Zubi, Azeem, McGovern, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyPatricia Nolan is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: FAILED [2-6-1] YEAS: Councillor Flaherty, Councillor Simmons NAYS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Sobrinho- Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-123
Refer: That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department, and other relevant City departments, to examine and report back to the City Council with a feasibility...
REFERRED TO THE JOINT HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD AND LONG TERM PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 25, 2026 [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE JOINT HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD AND LONG TERM PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 25, 2026 [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2026-110
Table: Zero Waste Master Plan Ordinance changes.
Tabled
Patricia Nolan is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Tabled YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Calendar – Charter Right
Resolutions adopted together (6 resolutions, RES 2026-89 to RES 2026-94)
Adopted [VV8]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 6 resolutions (RES 2026-89, RES 2026-90, RES 2026-91, RES 2026-92, RES 2026-93, RES 2026-94); MassVoter lists them as one vote. 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 Nolan.”
Petitions · PET 2026-02
Refer: A Zoning Petition has been received from Doug Brown to amend the current Article(s) and/or section(s) numbered and entitled Articles 2, 5, 6, 11 and 19 height, setback, parking, open space...
REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [8-0-1]
Patricia Nolan is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT [8-0-1] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Communications · COM 2026-27
Place on file: Communications for the Regular City Council meeting June 8, 2026.
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: Councillor Nolan.”
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (4 resolutions, RES 2026-95 to RES 2026-98)
Adopted [VV8]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 4 resolutions (RES 2026-95, RES 2026-96, RES 2026-97, RES 2026-98); MassVoter lists them as one vote. 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 Nolan.”
Committee Reports · CC 2026-60
Place on file: The Human Services and Veterans Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 to review and discuss the final research report on Rise Up Cambridge, CMA 2026- 28.
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] ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Committee Reports · CC 2026-61
Place on file: The Finance Committee held a public hearing on Thursday, April 9, 2026 to continue the discussion from February 25, 2026, on establishing future Budget Priorities.
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] ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-85
Place on file: A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
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: Councillor Nolan.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-86
Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
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: Councillor Nolan.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-31
Place on file: That the City Manager is requested to update the City’s “Succession Planning and Employee Ownership Workbook” and any comparable written or online guidance so that worker buyouts...
Report Accepted and Placed on File
The Final Actions give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-39
Place on file: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the Cambridge Department of Transportation (CDOT) and any other relevant departments to halt any further design...
Report Accepted and Placed on File
The Final Actions give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File ABSENT: Councillor Nolan.”
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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