Item 1 · Submission Of The Record
Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on March 16, 2026
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · CMA 2026-66 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to recommendations for the block rates for water consumption and sewer use for the period beginning April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027.
PassedAdopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · CMA 2026-67 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $900,000 from the Mitigation Revenue Stabilization Fund and the rescission of funds from two grants in the amount of $2,000,000 and $400,000 respectively to support a new off-road bridge over the Fitchburg Rail Line.
PassedAdopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · CMA 2026-64 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) Review Board Appointment.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-65 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to classification of the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) Review Board as special municipal employees.
PassedAdopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · CMA 2026-61 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $5,234,379.00 from Free Cash to support snow operations.
PassedAdopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 6 · CMA 2026-62 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $700,000.00 from Free Cash to support road repairs related to snow operations.
PassedAdopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 7 · CMA 2026-63 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-21 regarding exploration of a potential Snow Corps program.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 8 · CMA 2026-60 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the 2025 Town Gown Reports and Presentations discussed by the Planning Board in February.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · POR 2026-57 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to light up City Hall in light blue, light pink, and white from March 31, 2026, until April 6, 2026, in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · POR 2026-58 · Policy Orders
City Council support of H.91 and S.2556, An Act to modernize funding for community media programming
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · POR 2026-59 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department and the Transportation Department to meet with Harvard's Office of Community Relations and the Longwood Collective (MASCO) to harmonize institutional bus protocols with public-facing commitments.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · POR 2026-61 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct relevant City departments and staff to examine and report back on whether the city can require single-stall public bathrooms to be gender-neutral.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · POR 2026-62 · Policy Orders
Supporting East Cambridge Planning Team's Letter in Favor of Boston-Cambridge Riverwalk Construction at Science Park Project.
PassedAdopted as Amended by Substitution
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · ORD 2026-01 · Calendar
AMEND SECTION 4.50 OF THE CAMBRIDGE ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS WITH THE INTENT OF PERMITTING THE USE OF LAND FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES AS-OF-RIGHT IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS: RELIGIOUS PURPOSES; EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ON LAND OWNED OR LEASED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OR ANY OF ITS AGENCIES, SUBDIVISIONS OR BODIES POLITIC OR BY A RELIGIOUS SECT OR DENOMINATION, OR BY A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION; AND FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER, SCHOOL-AGED CHILD CARE PROGRAM, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME, OR LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME AS DEFINED IN SECTION 1A OF CHAPTER 15D OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS.
PassedORDAINED
Roll call 8 yes · 1 noSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · COM 2026-13 · Communications
Communications for Regular City Council meeting March 19, 2026
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · RES 2026-49 · Resolutions
Congratulations to the CRLS Unified Sports Program on achieving recognition as a National Banner Unified Champion School and celebrates its ongoing commitment to inclusion and excellence.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · RES 2026-50 · Resolutions
That the Cambridge City Council express its deep appreciation for Minara’s contributions to the cultural, social, and civic life of Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · RES 2026-51 · Resolutions
Condolences on the Passing of Patricia L. O’Connor
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · RES 2026-52 · Resolutions
Late Resolution Congratulating Cambridge Community Center 2026 Honorees
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · RES 2026-53 · Resolutions
Late Condolence Resolution to the Family of Gloria Thompson
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 6 · RES 2026-54 · Resolutions
Condolences To The Family of Yvette Dottin
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 7 · RES 2026-55 · Resolutions
Late Condolence Resolution for Leon Braithwaite
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 8 · RES 2026-56 · Resolutions
Late Resolution recognizing Eric and Yukiko Toledo for their outstanding volunteer service and commitment to Cambridge Youth Sports.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · CC 2026-30 · Committee Reports
The Finance Committee held a public hearing on February 25, 2026 to receive a status update on Federal Grants (including ARPA) and the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund, as well as a discussion on establishing future Budget Priorities.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · COF 2026-30 · 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 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · COF 2026-31 · Communications From Other City Officers
A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
Placed on file
Roll call 9 yesSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · CMA 2026-52 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting a communication from City Manager, Yi-An Huang, regarding the City’s FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Placed on file
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-57 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting a communication from City Manager, Yi-An Huang, regarding a response to Awaiting Report 26-11 relative to further incorporating plant-based solutions in the City's work.
Placed on file
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · CMA 2026-58 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting a Communication from City Manager, Yi-An Huang, regarding the appropriation of the FY2026 Massachusetts Cultural District Grant in the amount of $15,000.
Placed on file
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 6 · CMA 2026-55 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting a communication from City Manager, Yi-An Huang, regarding a response to Awaiting Report 26-08 relative to speed humps on Fayerweather Street.
Placed on file
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 7 · CMA 2026-53 · City Manager's Agenda
Transmitting a communication from City Manager, Yi-An Huang, regarding an update on micromobility regulation.
Placed on file
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · POR 2026-56 · Policy Orders
City Council support of S1022/H.1559, An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets, and H.4835, An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Item 1 · RES 2026-37 · Resolutions
Condolences to the family of Marion F. Arena (McNally).
PassedAdopted
Item 2 · RES 2026-38 · Resolutions
Condolences to the family of Frances E. McCauley
Other actionWithdrawn
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · RES 2026-40 · Resolutions
Condolences to the family of Stanley T. Kotowski.
PassedAdopted
Item 4 · RES 2026-41 · Resolutions
Congratulations to the Alibhai-Dadabhoy family on the birth of their son Agha Ibrahim Alibhai.
PassedAdopted
Item 5 · RES 2026-42 · Resolutions
Condolences to the family of Frances E. McCauley.
PassedAdopted