Item 1 · CMA 2026-04 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a federal update including an update on relevant court cases.
Placed on fileCMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 2 · CMA 2026-09 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting a communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following people to the Family Policy Advisory Council.
PassedApproved and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 3 · CMA 2026-10 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $100,000 received from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to the Public Investment Fund School Extraordinary Expenditures account to fund a feasibility study and schematic design costs for the roof replacement project at the Cambridgeport School, located at 89 Elm Street.
PassedAdopted and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-05 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting a communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as Public Weighers for the calendar year 2026 to operate scales at 500 Front St, Cambridge, MA 02142.
PassedApproved and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 5 · CMA 2026-11 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment or reappointment of the following people to the Recycling Advisory Committee for terms of three years.
PassedApproved and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 6 · CMA 2026-13 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointments of Claire Spinner and Ellen Semonoff as Members of the Cambridge Health Alliance Board of Trustees.
PassedApproved and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 7 · CMA 2026-06 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $226,880 from the Emergency Solutions Grant to the Grant fund Human Services salary & wages and other ordinary maintenance accounts.
PassedAdopted and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 8 · CMA 2026-08 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $54,491 from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Grant fund Human Services salary & wages and other ordinary maintenance accounts.
PassedAdopted and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 9 · CMA 2026-07 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $58,056.80 from the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board to the Grant fund Human Services salary and wages account.
PassedAdopted and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 10 · CMA 2026-12 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment or reappointment of the following people as Constables for terms of three years.
PassedApproved and CMA placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 12 · CMA 2026-15 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Cambridge Street Zoning Petition.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 6 yes · 2 no · 1 presentCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 1 · POR 2026-08 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager ask the appropriate departments to review the city’s digital equity work to date, including the study’s recommendations and all steps taken since the study conclusion in order to update the evaluation of existing internet access programs, assessing whether residents’ digital needs are or could be better provided for and to propose how we can better meet their needs and to report back to the Council by June 2026 on internet access programs. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR AL-ZUBI IN COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Al-Zubi
Item 2 · POR 2026-16 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments regarding incorporating plant-based solutions into the Sustainable Cambridge initiative, incorporating plant-based purchasing practices in City-operated events, and using municipal communications channels to promote sustainable and affordable food and drink practices throughout the City.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 3 · POR 2026-17 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prioritize pilot projects in 2026 without the use of a consultant for an extensive pedestrianization study, and in the medium- term consider how additional pedestrianization of a section of Brattle Street by restoring two-way traffic to JFK Street could enhance the Square.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 4 · POR 2026-19 · Policy Orders
That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026, be a Joint Roundtable/Working meeting with the School Committee to discuss the FY27 Cambridge Public Schools budget priorities.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 5 · POR 2026-20 · Policy Orders
That the City Council shall convene for its special summer meeting Monday, August 3, 2026.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 6 · POR 2026-21 · Policy Orders
That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2026, be and hereby is canceled.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 7 · POR 2026-22 · Policy Orders
That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2026, be and hereby is canceled.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 8 · POR 2026-23 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide an update regarding Policy Order 2025 #69 FY26 Operating Budget a continued commitment to Emergency Housing Vouchers for Permanent Supportive Housing and Mixed Status Families, and the Transition Wellness Center.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 9 · POR 2026-24 · Policy Orders
That the Mayor hereby appoints a committee, to screen applicants for the position of City Clerk.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 10 · POR 2026-27 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the relevant City staff and departments to order that the flag at Cambridge City Hall, the main administrative municipal building, be flown at half-staff as soon as practicable in somber remembrance of and sympathy with Renee Good and Alex Pretti and their friends and families, the dozens of individuals who have lost their lives at the hands of federal immigration enforcers, and the people enduring the brutality of the Trump Administration’s illegal and violent efforts for at least seven days
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 1 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Final Landmark Designation Report for the Nathaniel Stickney House at 45 Mt. Auburn Street.
Failed
Roll call 2 yes · 7 noCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 2 · Calendar
That the City Manager is requested to conduct a comprehensive review of existing safety and security measures at Cambridge City Hall, which shall include an assessment of physical access controls, visitor screening practices, on-site security staffing and training, emergency response and evacuation protocols, and the use of security technologies such as surveillance systems and alarm monitoring.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 7 yes · 1 no · 1 presentCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 3 · Calendar
Ordinance has been received from Interim City Clerk Paula M. Crane, relative to amend the Zoning Map and Articles 3.000, 17.000, and 19.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance as follows with the intent of establishing four new zoning districts for the Cambridge Street corridor
PassedOrdained as Amended
Roll call 6 yes · 3 noCatherine Zusy: No
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Item 1 · APP 2026-01 · Applications
An application was received from Joseph Correia representing Patagonia, requesting permission for one (1) projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 39 Brattle Street. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 2 · APP 2026-03 · Applications
An application was received from Ricky Zeng representing Love Art Sushi, requesting permission for one (1) projecting blade signs at the premises numbered 1 Canal Park. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 3 · APP 2026-05 · Applications
An application was received from Brian Lavelle, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 204 Garden 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 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 1 · COM 2026-08 · Communications
Communications for the January 26, 2026 City Council Meeting
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 1 · RES 2026-01 · Resolutions
That the City Council formally go on record in extending its deepest condolences to the family of Donald Williams for their tremendous loss.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 2 · RES 2026-02 · Resolutions
Condolences on the death of Renee Inomata.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 3 · RES 2026-03 · Resolutions
CIty Council announce and celebrate that Cambridge has achieved 2025 What Works Cities Platinum Certification.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 4 · RES 2026-04 · Resolutions
Congratulations to Gato Exotico on its Grand Opening in Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 5 · RES 2026-05 · Resolutions
Speedy Recovery wishes to Mr. Sterrett.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 6 · RES 2026-06 · Resolutions
Condolences to the family of Ann Sicari.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 1 · CC 2026-01 · Committee Reports
The Housing Committee and Finance Committee held a joint public hearing on December 3, 2025 to discuss the feasibility and potential impacts of implementing residential development incentives - such as tax incentives, public equity financing, and reduced fees and requirements - on housing production and city finances.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 2 · CC 2026-02 · Committee Reports
The Human Services and Veterans Committee held a public hearing on December 4th, 2025 to review and discuss the Executive Summary from the Community Benefits Advisory Committee which was presented to the full City Council on May 19, 2025, CMA 2025 #128.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 3 · CC 2026-03 · Committee Reports
The Public Safety Committee held a public hearing on December 9, 2025 to further discuss the implications of deploying automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and to discuss whether adjustments should be made related to the deployment of ALPRs since approval in February of this year, CMA 2025 #257, which was in City Council on October 20, 2025.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 4 · CC 2026-04 · Committee Reports
The Health and Environment Committee and Housing Committee held a joint public hearing on December 11, 2025 to review and discuss POR 2025 #137, which asks the Community Development Department to draft zoning language to reduce the impact on solar energy systems, based on the recommendations discussed in the September 16, 2025 Health and Environment Committee meeting.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 1 · COF 2026-01 · Communications From Other City Officers
Updated regarding legislative activity
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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Item 2 · COF 2026-02 · Communications From Other City Officers
Proposed Amendments to Cambridge Street Zoning Petition
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesCatherine Zusy: Yes
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