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June 22, 2026
52 recorded votes, 52 with disagreement.
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Present: Burhan Azeem, Timothy Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
Absent: Ayah Al-Zubi
Every vote, in order
Submission Of The Record
Place on file: Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on February 9, 2026.
Report Accepted and Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Place on file: Minutes of the Special City Council meeting held on January 27, 2026.
Report Accepted and Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Report Accepted and Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-185
Place on file: A communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request to approve the use of electronic poll pads on election day.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-203
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to reappointments to the Biosafety Committee.
Approved and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Approved and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-193
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations received in honor of Frances Antupit, in the amount of $10,563.98, to the Grant Fund...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-191
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $10,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Grant to the Grant Fund Department...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-192
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of donations received for the Police Department Secret Santa for Seniors Program, in the amount of $2,750...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-190
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of various donations to the Council on Aging in the amount of $4,101.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-195
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation of MASSCAP Inc. funds in the amount of $1,821.91 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-196
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to donations to The Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs in the amount of $5,013.96 to the Grant Fund Human...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-197
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation, in the amount of $625,000, from the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Human Service...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [7-0-2]
Yes: Flaherty, McGovern, Nolan, Siddiqui, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, ZusyAyah Al-Zubi and Burhan Azeem are listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [7-0-2] YEAS: Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi, Vice Mayor Azeem.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-198
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grant in the amount of $137,222.00 funded by the Federal...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-200
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation, in the amount of $68,980.00, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority for the Cambridge Employment...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-201
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriation of a Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant, in the amount of $26,000, received from the Massachusetts...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-189
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 26-34 regarding a report on citywide water use and water supply.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-199
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update regarding a Boards and Commissions Ordinance Review and Modernization Initiative.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-187
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Awaiting Report 26-02 regarding school parking access.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-183
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 26-38 regarding changes to the resident parking permit price.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-202
Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 26-07 regarding restrictions to eligibility for on-street resident parking.
Referred to the Transportation & Public Utilities Committee [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Referred to the Transportation & Public Utilities Committee [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-184
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Home Rule Petition that would increase the personal property tax exemption threshold to $30,000.00 in assessed value for...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-188
Refer: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report AR 26-04 regarding updates to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
Referred to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board for Hearing and Report [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi 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: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-186
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 26-33 regarding a housing needs study.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-194
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Massachusetts Avenue Active Use Zoning Petition Planning Board report.
CMA Placed on File, Report Accepted and Referred to the Petition [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File, Report Accepted and Referred to the Petition [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-204
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Cambridge Street Active Use Zoning Petition Planning Board report.
CMA Placed on File Report Accepted and Referred to the Petition [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File Report Accepted and Referred to the Petition [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-206
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments and reappointments of members to the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee.
Approved and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Approved and CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-124
Refer: That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to develop a plan for inclusive and robust engagement on any proposed licensing changes, and to ensure that the...
Referred to the Economic Development & University Relations Committee as Amended [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Referred to the Economic Development & University Relations Committee as Amended [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-125
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant departments to explore the ability of the City to prohibit, restrict, or otherwise regulate the use of algorithmic price fixing in...
Adopted [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-129
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Cambridge Police Department to prepare a report for the City Council regarding the causes of the significant decline in traffic enforcement since...
Adopted [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-130
Refer: That the City Manager is requested to evaluate the impacts of the temporary extended last call and public outdoor drinking district measures during the authorization period, consult with...
Referred to the Economic Development & University Relations Committee [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Referred to the Economic Development & University Relations Committee [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-131
City Council support of An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS.
Adopted [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-132
Withdraw: A policy order regarding proposed License Commission guidelines
Withdrawn [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Withdrawn [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Calendar – Charter Right
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Department, the Community Safety Department, the Emergency Communications Department, the Department of Human Service Programs, the...
Adopted as Amended [8-0-1]
The Final Actions give the count only (8-0-1); that is every councillor at the meeting voting yes, so each is shown voting yes.
Calendar – Charter Right · POR 2026-121
That the City Manager is requested to use the Federal Stabilization Fund to provide one-time stabilization payments to Cambridge-based and Cambridge-serving organizations impacted by FY27 MOVA...
Adopted as Amended [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted as Amended [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Calendar – Tabled · CMA 2026-170
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to proposed changes to the City's Zero Waste Master Plan.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Calendar – Tabled · ORD 2026-07
Pass to a second reading: A. Zero Waste Plan Ordinance Amendment
Passed to a Second Reading as Amended [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Passed to a Second Reading as Amended [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Calendar – Tabled · CMA 2026-174
Place on file: 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.
CMA Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: CMA Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Calendar – Tabled · POR 2026-110
Zero Waste Master Plan Ordinance changes.
Adopted [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Applications · APP 2026-33
An application was received from Patrick Conte, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 87-101 Blanchard Road; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...
Adopted [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Communications · COM 2026-30
Place on file: Communications for the June 22, 2026 Regular City Council meeting
Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Resolutions · RES 2026-99
Retirement of Susanne Rasmussen from the City of Cambridge.
Adopted [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Resolutions · RES 2026-100
Congratulations to the CRLS Boys Baseball Team for a historic season.
Adopted as Amended [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted as Amended [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Resolutions · RES 2026-101
Celebrating the Cambridge Arlington 7/8 Grade Boys Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse Division 2 Select Championship
Adopted [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Adopted [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-90
Place on file: A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-91
Place on file: Communication from Councillor Nolan providing a summary of public engagement and ordinance changes under discussion for the Zero Waste Master Plan Update.
Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-92
Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-93
Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding the Family Policy Council 2025-2026 Year in Review.
Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-94
Place on file: A communication from Councillor Timothy Flaherty relative to City Council Order PO-2026-115 and Discontinuation of ShotSpotter Technology
Placed on File [8-0-1]
Ayah Al-Zubi is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: Placed on File [8-0-1] YEAS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: Councillor Al-Zubi.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-02
Place on file: That the City Manager is requested to work with the School Department, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant departments to ensure that all city owned parking lots...
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 Al-Zubi.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-07
Place on file: Restricting Eligibility for On-Street Resident Parking Permits in New Transit-Oriented Developments.Original Awaiting Report 31839 Councillor Zusy, Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Nolan
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 Al-Zubi.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-33
Place on file: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant staff to explore options for commissioning a comparable housing needs study through a qualified research...
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 Al-Zubi.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-34
Place on file: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant City departments to do extensive outreach to residents, businesses, and property owners to communicate the...
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 Al-Zubi.”
Appended Information – Awaiting Report List · AR 2026-38
Place on file: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments to keep unchanged the current fee treatment for senior citizens, as for persons with handicap...
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 Al-Zubi.”
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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