Greater Interdepartmental Coordination and Community Information Sharing Relating to Development
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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What the Council decided, and how each councillor voted
Every Cambridge City Council meeting in 2026, filed by date and searchable by keyword: each item the Council acted on, the result, and every councillor's recorded vote.
83 items at Cambridge City Council, Aug 3 2026, page 2 of 3
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Named on 85 roll-call votes in these results: 82 yes, 2 no, 1 present. Sponsor of 10 items. Show split votes only
Cambridge City Council, Aug 3 2026
Regular Meeting·Mon, Aug 3, 2026·Final actions published
City Council support of the SEIU 32BJ facilities workers at MIT and their efforts to secure a fair contract
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Historical Commission, the property owner, and other appropriate parties regarding placing a historical marker on 103 Irving Street in recognition of Julia Child’s life, work, and connection to Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the City Manager is requested to explore the feasibility of establishing a citywide digital wayfinding and information kiosk program on public property throughout Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate staff to work with the Health and Environment Committee to discuss a time-of-sale energy audit and review possible ordinance language, for potential adoption after deliberation and refinement.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the Cambridge City Council in support of the initiatives in the House and Senate Environmental Bond Bill and the Energy Affordability Bill as priorities for the deliberation of the conference committee and for inclusion in the final bill, in order to support the climate and affordability initiatives of the City of Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the City Manager is requested to take all necessary steps to temporarily restore and reactivate ShotSpotter within the areas of Cambridge previously covered by the system.
PassedAdopted by Substitution
Roll call 6 yes · 3 noCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the City Manager is hereby requested to report on progress of the February 2026 report's recommendations, and plans for ensuring appropriate levels of support and staffing for the Community Safety Department, including continued expansion of CSD’s violence prevention program, the number and types of calls handled by the CARE team, and the timeline for more comprehensive staffing for the CARE team emergency response program and is requested to report back to the City Council in a timely manner.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentCatherine Zusy: Yes
Who voted how
That the City Manager is requested to provide a comprehensive evaluation of violence response and prevention strategies, along with survivor support services, across City departments including CPD, CSD, CHA, and DHSP and come with recommendations before the City Council’s Public Safety Committee and report back to the City Council in a timely manner.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the City Manager is requested to investigate directing the appropriate City departments to install security cameras overlooking Cambridge public parks, with such cameras operational only between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
ReferredReferred to the City Manager
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Zero Waste Plan Ordinance Amendment.
PassedORDAINED
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
An application was received from Matt Hayes, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 61 Pleasant Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from the neighborhood association.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 noCatherine Zusy: Yes
An application was received from Adam Siegel, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 1740 Massachusetts Avenue; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 noCatherine Zusy: Yes
An application was received from Patrick Conte, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 55 Fayerweather Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 noCatherine Zusy: Yes
A Zoning Petition Has been received from Michelle Lower of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. transmitting a proposed Zoning Ordinance to amend the provisions of Section 13.59.42 if the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the transfer of 250,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area from the PUD-4C Zoning District on the Industry B Zoning District in exchange for the conversion of the existing brick and beam structure at 161 First Street into Affordable Housing. The Petition seeks to amend the Zoning Map by creating the "Technology Square Transfer Receiving District."
ReferredReferred to the Ordinance Committee and Planning Board for Hearing and Report
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Communications for the Regular City Council meeting August 3, 2026.
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Resolution thanking organizers of the 2026 Dance Party.
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Resolution on the death of Dr. Charles B. Millstein.
Sponsors Marc McGovern, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Condolences to the family of Xavier Bautista.
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Condolences to the family of Marcia E. Brathwaite.
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Resolution on the death of Christopher Anne Affleck.
Sponsors Marc McGovern, E. Denise Simmons, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Congratulations to Glenn Koocher on his retirement.
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Biosafety Awareness Day
Sponsors Patricia Nolan, Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the Cambridge City Council go on record thanking Michele Kincaid for her many years of service to the City of Cambridge and wishing her a happy retirement.
Sponsors Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Condolences to the family of Patricia Welbourn Lorsch.
Sponsors Timothy R. Flaherty
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Condolences to the family of Vincent “Vince” Lawrence Dixon
Sponsors Timothy R. Flaherty
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Resolution on the death of Mallory Slate.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Condolences to the family of Corey J. Headley.
Sponsors Timothy R. Flaherty
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Condolences To Family of Dorothy (Tortorici) Paolo
Sponsors Timothy R. Flaherty
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Resolution on the Death of Larry Aaronson
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
That the City Council extend their heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Kevin Foster as they mourn his passing and celebrate a life dedicated to family, community, and public service.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
The Public Safety Committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2026 to review the Cambridge Police Department’s use of ShotSpotter technology, also known as SoundThinking, which was referred to the Public Safety Committee through the Annual Surveillance Report, CMA 2026-44, on March 9. 2026.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
The Public Safety Committee held a public hearing on May 20, 2026 to review specific items from the Annual Surveillance Report as required under Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 2.128, Section 2.128.060, CMA 2026-44, submitted to the full City Council on March 9, 2026. In addition, the Committee will also be reviewing CMA 2026-120, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for the Open Architects student data platform.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
The Health and Environment Committee held a public hearing on May 26, 2026 to review and discuss implementation of Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP) 2.0, adopted by Council in June 2025, including review of draft ordinance changes as recommended by the ZWMP 2.0.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 to discuss possible changes relating to setbacks, stepbacks, open space and wet labs to the recently adopted Cambridge Street Zoning.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
The Ordinance Committee held two public hearings on June 16, 2026 and July 7, 2026 on two City Council zoning petitions to amend Article 17.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding active use requirements on North Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street, including a special permit requirement for Formula Businesses on Cambridge Street.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
Massachusetts Avenue Active Use Zoning petition
PassedAmended by Substitution and Passed to a Second Reading
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentCatherine Zusy: Yes
Who voted how
Cambridge Street Active Use Zoning petition
PassedPassed to a Second Reading
Roll call 8 yes · 1 noCatherine Zusy: Yes
The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 on a Zoning Petition by Douglas P. Brown, et al., to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Articles 2.000, 5.000, 6.000, 11.000, and 19.000 with the intent of amending height, setback, and open space requirements, adding step back and building depth and width requirements, and adding minimum off-street parking requirements for residential uses in Residence C-1 districts, including the Affordable Housing Overlay, as well as reducing the Project Review Special Permit threshold from 75,000 to 20,000 square feet for residential uses in Residence C-1 districts, among other changes.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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.
Failed
Roll call 9 noCatherine Zusy: No
Coverage and sources
Votes
787 items, 508 roll calls
Latest Final Actions: Nov 2, 2026
No Final Actions published for: Regular Meeting, Jan 12, 2026; Special Meeting, Jun 23, 2026; Roundtable, Aug 6, 2026; Regular Meeting, Nov 9, 2026.
Where this comes from
Every item and vote here is read from the City Clerk's Final Actions for each meeting, published on the city's PrimeGov portal. They list every item the Council acted on, its sponsors and reference number, the result, and on a roll call each councillor under yeas, nays, present and absent. Items carried by voice vote show as voice votes, with any absent councillors named.
Each meeting links to its agenda, Final Actions, minutes once they are approved, and video. A meeting appears before its Final Actions do, and its items fill in once the clerk publishes them. Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeal meetings are not included yet.
Meetings from Jan 1, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. Built Nov 12, 2026 by Ingest from the City of Cambridge's public records.