Item 7 · POR 2026-35 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to begin discussions with MIT, CASPAR, the co-chairs of the Human Services and Veterans Committee, all relevant city departments and the shelter residents to develop a plan to renovate and expand 240 Albany Street in order to provide additional low threshold shelter, housing and day time services, while accommodating shelter residents impacted by the construction closure with housing and support, including low threshold options.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 8 · POR 2026-36 · Policy Orders
Policy Order Supporting Union Recognition at Lamplighter Brewing Co., with Appreciation for the Owners’ Community Contributions
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 1 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-69, regarding a review of the previous home rule petition and prepare a new petition that would allow Cambridge to enact a Real Estate Transfer Fee to be sent to the state legislature.CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2026 TABLED AS AMENDED IN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Tabled or heldTabled as Amended
Roll call 6 yes · 3 noPatricia Nolan: No
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Item 2 · Calendar
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.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 1 · APP 2026-07 · Applications
An application was received from Nick Zappia representing IMAGINE, requesting permission for a one (1) projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 358 Huron Avenue. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 2 · APP 2026-09 · Applications
An application was received from Donger Lei representing Sumi House, requesting permission for a one (1) awning at the premises numbered 359 Huron Avenue. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 1 · COM 2026-09 · Communications
Communications for the Regular City Council meeting on February 9, 2026
Placed on file
Roll call 8 yes · 1 noPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 1 · RES 2026-07 · Resolutions
Resolution on the passing of Gail Seidman
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 2 · RES 2026-08 · Resolutions
Condolences on the passing of Robert K. Patterson, Sr.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 3 · RES 2026-09 · Resolutions
Resolution on the Retirement of Kate Joyce
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 4 · RES 2026-10 · Resolutions
Resolution: Celebration of the life of Charlie Fineman
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 5 · RES 2026-11 · Resolutions
Condolences on the passing of Mary T. (Quinn) Schifferdecker
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 6 · RES 2026-12 · Resolutions
Condolences on the passing of Nicholas J. Arancio
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 7 · RES 2026-13 · Resolutions
Congratulations to the Cambridge Warriors Basketball Team
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 8 · RES 2026-14 · Resolutions
Condolences To The Family of David Antoine Dottin
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 9 · RES 2026-15 · Resolutions
Resolution in Recognition of Michael J. Johnston, Esq., on his Retirement
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 10 · RES 2026-16 · Resolutions
Condolences to the Family of Janet Doucette
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 1 · COF 2026-09 · Communications From Other City Officers
Update regarding legislative activity
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 2 · COF 2026-10 · Communications From Other City Officers
Announcement of appointments to the City Clerk Preliminary Screening Committee
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 3 · COF 2026-11 · Communications From Other City Officers
City Council Value Statement and Priority Areas for the 2026-2027 term
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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Item 4 · COF 2026-12 · Communications From Other City Officers
Communicating Information from the School Committee
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 presentPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: 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 yesPatricia Nolan: Yes
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