Item 1 · CMA 2026-175 · City Manager's Agenda
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.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 2 · CMA 2026-176 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 3 · CMA 2026-173 · City Manager's Agenda
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.
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-182 · City Manager's Agenda
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 term of five years, effective June 8, 2026.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 5 · CMA 2026-177 · City Manager's Agenda
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) Reduction revolving fund (Revolving Fund).
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 6 · CMA 2026-179 · City Manager's Agenda
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 (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 7 · CMA 2026-171 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a five-year progress review of the Affordable Housing Overlay.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Item 8 · CMA 2026-180 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $18,970.32 from the HOME Grant Program.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 9 · CMA 2026-172 · City Manager's Agenda
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.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 10 · CMA 2026-181 · City Manager's Agenda
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.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 11 · CMA 2026-174 · City Manager's Agenda
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 or heldTabled
Roll call 5 yes · 3 no · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 1 · POR 2026-119 · Policy Orders
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 Department, Community Preservation Act staff, the Harvard Square Business Association, and the owners of properties abutting the Old Stone Wall, for the purpose of developing a practical plan to stabilize, preserve, and restore this historic resource.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 4 · POR 2026-122 · Policy Orders
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 surveillance technology.
Failed
Roll call 2 yes · 6 no · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 5 · POR 2026-123 · Policy Orders
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 analysis with findings, options, and recommendations regarding the following proposed amendments to the multifamily zoning ordinance. REFERRED TO THE JOINT HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD AND LONG TERM PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 25, 2026
ReferredREFERRED TO THE JOINT HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD AND LONG TERM PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 25, 2026
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 1 · POR 2026-110 · Calendar
Zero Waste Master Plan Ordinance changes. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JUNE 1, 2026 TABLED IN COUNCIL JUNE 8, 2026
Tabled or heldTabled
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 2 · RES 2026-89 · Calendar
Resolution in Memory of Ann Whitford Lewis Austin.
PassedAdopted
Item 3 · RES 2026-90 · Calendar
Condolences to the family of Barney Frank.
PassedAdopted
Item 4 · RES 2026-91 · Calendar
That the City Council go on record congratulating the 2026 retirees of Cambridge Public Schools, thanking them for their many years of dedicated service, and extending best wishes to each of them for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.
PassedAdopted
Item 5 · RES 2026-92 · Calendar
That the City Council go on record celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Cambridge Community Chorus and recognizing the Chorus for its extraordinary artistic achievements, community service, and commitment to making choral music accessible to all.
PassedAdopted
Item 6 · RES 2026-93 · Calendar
Resolution on the retirement of Michael Rowell.
PassedAdopted
Item 7 · RES 2026-94 · Calendar
Congratulations to the CRLS Boys Baseball team on winning the Dual County League Championship.
PassedAdopted
Item 1 · PET 2026-02 · Petitions
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 and design review requirements. REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT IN COUNCIL JUNE 8, 2026
ReferredREFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentPatricia Nolan: Absent
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Item 1 · COM 2026-27 · Communications
Communications for the Regular City Council meeting June 8, 2026.
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Item 1 · RES 2026-95 · Resolutions
City Council thanks and warmest congratulations to S&S owners Gary Mitchell, Aimee Baum, and the entire Mitchell-Wheeler family on 107 extraordinary years of service to Cambridge and the Inman Square community, and in expressing its profound admiration for their dedication to preserving a beloved neighborhood institution across six generations.
PassedAdopted
Item 2 · RES 2026-96 · Resolutions
Congratulations to Simply Erinn's on their 24th Anniversary.
PassedAdopted
Item 3 · RES 2026-97 · Resolutions
That the Cambridge City Council go on record congratulating Transition House on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and extending its deepest gratitude for five decades of leadership and service to survivors of domestic violence and their families.
PassedAdopted
Item 4 · RES 2026-98 · Resolutions
Happy 101st Birthday to True Miller Bacon.
PassedAdopted
Item 1 · CC 2026-60 · Committee Reports
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.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Item 2 · CC 2026-61 · Committee Reports
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.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Item 1 · COF 2026-85 · Communications From Other City Officers
A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
Placed on file
Item 2 · COF 2026-86 · Communications From Other City Officers
A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
Placed on file