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September 14, 2026
66 recorded votes, 38 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 Regular City Council meeting held on March 2, 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].”
Place on file: Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on March 9, 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].”
Place on file: Minutes of the City Council Public Hearing held on March 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
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].”
Place on file: Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on May 11, 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].”
Place on file: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 18, 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].”
RECONSIDERATION Councillor Patricia Nolan has filed Reconsideration for POR 2026-140 "That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the City Solicitor and the License Commission to...
Failed [4-5-0]
Yes: Al-Zubi, Nolan, Siddiqui, ZusyNo: Azeem, Flaherty, McGovern, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler
From the minutes
“RESULT: Failed [4-5-0] YEAS: Councillor Al-Zubi, , Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Siddiqui NAYS: Vice Mayor Azeem, Councillor Flaherty, Councillor McGovern, Councillor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-243
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 [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 2026-242
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an appropriation, in the amount of $500,000, from the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Department of Human...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-248
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Community Preservation Act Appropriations.
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-266
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
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 2026-263
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of five members to the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship for terms of three years.
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 2026-264
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of David Canavan to the Police Review and Advisory Board for a term of five years.
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 2026-250
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $24,020.00 from the Local Consumer Aid Fund Grant.
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-252
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $250.00 in donations in support of the Old Burying Ground.
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-265
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Fresh Pond Advisory Board.
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 2026-254
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $600,000.00 from a state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security grant.
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-253
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, requesting that the City Council amend the City of Cambridge’s Authorized Revolving Fund Ordinance to establish a new...
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 2026-11
Pass to a second reading: A. Revolving Fund Ordinance to establish a new revolving fund for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) Reduction to serve the City’s municipal energy use.
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.”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-244
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-27, requesting that the City Manager direct staff to examine whether the City...
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 2026-255
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,089,817.00 from the Adult Education and Family Literacy Services Grant.
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].”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-257
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $217,963.00 from a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) / Adult and...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-259
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,000.00 from donations to Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) .
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-260
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $302,640.00 from the Massachusetts Formula Grant.
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-256
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $9,115.00, for the Center for Families program, funded by the Cambridge Public Health Commission...
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].”
City Manager's Agenda · CMA 2026-251
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the 2025 Transportation Demand Management Program Report.
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 2026-245
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-45, regarding a review of decline in traffic enforcement.
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 2026-246
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, regarding Welcoming Community Ordinance Reporting from the Cambridge Police Department
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 2026-240
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, conveying a response to Awaiting Report 26-15 regarding hiring of former Federal immigration enforcement agents by the...
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 2026-258
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Community Connections Grant, in...
Order Adopted and CMA Placed on File [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: Order Adopted 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 2026-239
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-37, which requested that the City Manager work with the Mayor’s Office, Law...
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 2026-261
Place on file: A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, regarding the Cambridge Preschool Program and the establishment of a Task Force charged with identifying policy solutions...
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 2026-262
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Joint Childcare Access Task Force.
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.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-160
City Council support of 32BJ SEIU Security Officers and Logan Airport Service Workers.
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 2026-161
That the City Manager is requested to direct the relevant staff to light Cambridge City Hall in purple in recognition of this year’s I Sport Purple for Platelets! Day.
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 2026-162
City Council support of the UE 256 graduate workers at MIT and their efforts to secure a fair contract.
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] YEAS: None NAYS: None PRESENT: None ABSENT: None.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-164
Recognize Sunday, November 1, as “Color the World Orange Day,” an initiative to raise awareness for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and that the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate...
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 2026-165
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to illuminate City Hall in teal on Monday, November 2, 2026, in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
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 2026-166
Proclaim September 14 as Blessed Sacrament Drill Team and Color Guard Day in Cambridge, and that the City Council go on record celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Blessed Sacrament Drill Team...
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 2026-167
Recognize September 2026 as Meet Your Neighbor Month in the City of Cambridge, commending the Peace Commission for its leadership, and encouraging all Cambridge residents to take this opportunity...
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 2026-168
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to develop a coordinated initiative to improve and streamline the permitting and licensing process for small businesses.
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 Simmons.”
Policy Orders · POR 2026-169
City Council support of protecting and strengthening Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
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 2026-170
That the City Solicitor engage the services of a suitable law firm, in consultation with the City’s Chief People Officer and with approval of the City Solicitor, to negotiate an employment...
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 2026-171
That the City Council urge the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts General Court to prioritize the hiring of additional DTA case workers to ensure those eligible for SNAP are able...
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 2026-172
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to illuminate City Hall in teal on Sunday, September 20, 2026, or on another date in September most suitable for City staff...
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Calendar – Unfinished Business · ORD 2026-05
Ordain: Massachusetts Avenue Active Use Zoning petition.
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.”
Calendar – Unfinished Business · ORD 2026-06
Ordain: Cambridge Street Active Use Zoning petition.
ORDAINED [9-0-0]
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDAINED [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.”
Applications · APP 2026-55
An application was received from MIT Museum requesting permission for a fourteen temporary banners along Memorial Drive to Sydney Street, Ames Street and the Longfellow Bridge announcing Mind the...
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.”
Applications · APP 2026-59
An application has been received from David Hamming representing TD Bank, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 1270 Massachusetts Avenue approval has been...
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.”
Applications · APP 2026-61
An application was received from Jessica Quirk, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 202 Garden Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services...
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.”
Applications · APP 2026-63
An application was received from Jason Parillo representing MIT Welcome Center, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 292 Main Street approval has been...
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.”
Communications · COM 2026-35
Place on file: Communications for the Regular City Council meeting being held on September 14, 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.
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (7 resolutions, RES 2026-119 to RES 2026-125)
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 7 resolutions (RES 2026-119, RES 2026-120, RES 2026-121, RES 2026-122, RES 2026-123, RES 2026-124, RES 2026-125); 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.
Resolutions · RES 2026-126
Withdraw: Honoring the Blessed Sacrament Drill Team and Color Guard.
Withdrawn [VV9]
The Final Actions record a voice vote ("VV9") without saying how each councillor voted, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Resolutions
Resolutions adopted together (2 resolutions, RES 2026-128 to RES 2026-129)
Adopted [VV9]
The Final Actions record the same result and vote for each of these 2 resolutions (RES 2026-128, RES 2026-129); 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.
Committee Reports · CC 2026-87
Place on file: The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2026 to review and discuss the Residential Permit Parking Program, associated costs, and 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].”
Committee Reports · CC 2026-88
Place on file: The Finance Committee and Economic Development and University Relations Committee held a joint public hearing on April 30, 2026 with Harvard University to discuss and receive 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].”
Committee Reports · CC 2026-89
Place on file: The Economic Development and University Relations Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 to convene a roundtable of representatives from the Cambridge and Greater...
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].”
Committee Reports · CC 2026-90
Place on file: The Health and Environment Committee held a public hearing on June 22, 2026 to review and discuss the 5-year update to the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) including recommendations...
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].”
Committee Reports · CC 2026-91
Place on file: The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee held a public hearing on June 24, 2026 to discuss micromobility in Cambridge, including current safety trends, the recently filed...
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].”
Committee Reports · CC 2026-86
Place on file: ROUNDTABLE/WORKING MEETING SUBMISSION OF THE RECORD Minutes of the City Council Roundtable/Working meeting held on August 6, 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].”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-112
Place on file: A communication has been 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 2026-113
Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the City of Cambridge participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
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 Simmons.”
Communications From Other City Officers · COF 2026-114
Place on file: A communication from Mayor Siddiqui, Councillor Al-Zubi and Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the Social Housing Task Force.
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 2026-115
Place on file: A Communication from Councillor Nolan Regarding Reconsideration of the Alcohol License Home Rule Policy Order
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 2026-116
Place on file: A Communication from Councillors Nolan and Al-Zubi Regarding a Proposed Schedule for Budget Related Finance Committee Hearings
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 2026-117
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.
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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