Item 1 · POR 2026-78 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council within ninety (90) with a brief written update describing: (a) the updates made to succession-planning and employee-ownership materials; (b) the status of the worker-cooperative technical-assistance referral pipeline; (c) any guidance issued or planned regarding below-threshold quote-seeking from worker-owned cooperatives and related vendor-outreach steps; and (d) any additional low-cost, staff-feasible next steps the City Manager recommends for expanding support for worker-owned cooperatives in Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · POR 2026-79 · Policy Orders
That the City Council go on record endorsing the May Day Strong national day of action on May 1, 2026, as an expression of Cambridge’s support for workers’ rights, economic justice, and the tradition of peaceful civic engagement.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · POR 2026-80 · Policy Orders
That the City Council encourage MassDOT to implement infrastructure improvements to the Museum Way and Charles River Dam Road intersection.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · POR 2026-81 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct appropriate departments to develop an accessible “Neighbors’ Guide to the MFH Ordinance.”
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · POR 2026-82 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff to explore options for commissioning a housing needs study through a qualified research institution, to establish a clear evidence-based understanding of existing housing conditions, resident needs, and measurable housing goals to guide future decision-making. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL APRIL 27, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right Exercised by Councillor Simmons
Item 1 · POR 2026-76 · Calendar
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Cambridge Department of Transportation (CDOT) and any other relevant departments to halt any further design, engineering, procurement, or construction activities related to implementing a reconfiguration of Garden Street to restore two-way motor-vehicle traffic.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 5 yes · 4 noSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · ORD 2026-03 · Calendar
Chapter 2.129 Welcoming Community Ordinance
PassedOrdained
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · COM 2026-18 · Communications
Communications for April 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
Placed on file
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · RES 2026-65 · Resolutions
Resolution on the retirement of Mary Greene from the City of Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · RES 2026-67 · Resolutions
Resolution for National Library Week
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · CC 2026-45 · Committee Reports
The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 to discuss the 2026 City Manager's Annual Goals and Review Process.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · CC 2026-46 · Committee Reports
The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on Monday, March 30, 2026 to review the Community Benefits Ordinance and discuss potential updates including allowing the allocation of funding to community organizations for capital projects. The Ordinance Committee voted favorably to forward the proposed amendments to the Community Benefits Ordinance to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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ORD 2026-04 · Committee Reports
Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee Ordinance.
PassedPassed to a Second Reading as Amended
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · COF 2026-62 · Communications From Other City Officers
A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
Placed on file
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · CMA 2026-88 · 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 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · CMA 2026-84 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Sara Rivera as an Election Commissioner for a term effective April 13, 2026 and expiring March 31, 2030.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · CMA 2026-89 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Bicycle Committee Appointments.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-86 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Pedestrian Committee Appointments.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · CMA 2026-83 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $73,000.00 from the General Fund Police Salary and Wages account to the General Fund Police Travel and Training (Judgment and Damages) account to cover current and anticipated settlement costs for police personnel injured in the performance of their duties.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 6 · CMA 2026-82 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $37,411.95 from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition's Community Safety Initiative Shannon grant to support hot spot patrols, youth violence reduction strategies, and the Focused Deterrence program, as well as the Teen Public Art program “Upcycling and Entrepreneurialism” through the Community Art Center.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 7 · CMA 2026-80 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,560.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant to encourage participation of new and existing Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 8 · CMA 2026-79 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,954.00 from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant to support operations of the men's emergency shelter.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 9 · CMA 2026-78 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $13,064.00 from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant to support workforce development at the Cambridge Salvation Army and training and professional development for shelter staff.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 10 · CMA 2026-85 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Police Review & Advisory Board Quarterly Report for the period of Fall 2025 through the First Quarter of 2026. REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL APRIL 13, 2026
ReferredReferred to the Public Safety Committee
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 11 · CMA 2026-87 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, regarding an update on the City Manager Performance Review Process.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · POR 2026-75 · Policy Orders
That the City Council go on the record urging Harvard administration to end the practice of time caps for non-tenure track teaching faculty and urging Harvard administration to acknowledge the labor contribution and employee status of all its researchers, regardless of funding source, and contractually recognize these researchers’ protected right to union representation.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 8 yes · 1 presentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · POR 2026-77 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested work with relevant City departments to provide a report on how the decision to install artificial turf at Ahern Field was made, the rationale for artificial turf, and what process was taken to ensure community concerns and public health considerations were fully addressed, and to ensure that construction will not move forward until a report is delivered.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Voice vote
Item 4 · POR 2026-72 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department and relevant staff to include a requirement for special permits for formula businesses on Cambridge Street as discussed at the April 6, 2026 Committee meeting.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · POR 2026-73 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department and relevant staff to prepare a draft zoning petition to strengthen Active Use requirements on Massachusetts Avenue per the recommendations and Option 2 on Cambridge Street, while keeping Warren Street in the CAM-6 District.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 6 · POR 2026-74 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department to create draft language to propose changing the section of O’Brien Highway to B.A. Zoning District.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · RES 2026-60 · Resolutions
Resolution on the death of Lloyd C. Sicari.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote
Item 2 · RES 2026-61 · Resolutions
Resolution acknowledging Patriots Day 2026.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote
Item 3 · RES 2026-62 · Resolutions
Resolution on the death of Nissa Larsen.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote
Item 4 · RES 2026-64 · Resolutions
Resolution recognizing Cambridge-El Salvador Sister City and the work of San José Las Flores
PassedAdopted as Amended
Voice vote
Item 2 · CMA 2026-70 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Will MacArthur as a new member of the Open Data Review Board for a term of two years, effective March 30, 2026.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-72 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an overview of the City's initial Artificial Intelligence efforts.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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ORD 2026-03 · City Manager's Agenda
Chapter 2.129 Welcoming Community Ordinance
PassedPassed to a Second Reading
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · POR 2026-66 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to initiate the planning process for Cambridge 400 and as part of this, to convene a Cambridge 400 Advisory Committee composed of members representing the range of stakeholders whose participation is needed to guide this work.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Voice vote
Item 5 · POR 2026-69 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to review the current legal landscape and provide recommendations for how to regulate construction of data centers in Cambridge.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Voice vote
Item 6 · POR 2026-70 · Policy Orders
That the City Council go on record proclaiming April 6–12, 2026 as Cambridge Public Health Week in special appreciation of the dedicated work of City government, community organizations, health professionals, businesses, and residents in advancing health equity and building a healthier, more resilient Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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