Item 1 · POR 2026-124 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to develop a plan for inclusive and robust engagement on any proposed licensing changes, and to ensure that the City’s licensing framework remains as efficient, accessible, and streamlined as the law allows, without imposing unnecessary barriers or burdens on licensees. REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL JUNE 22, 2026
ReferredReferred to the Economic Development & University Relations Committee
Item 2 · POR 2026-125 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant departments to explore the ability of the City to prohibit, restrict, or otherwise regulate the use of algorithmic price fixing in its rental housing market, including the potential drafting of ordinance language that would regulate algorithmic price fixing and report back to the City Council in a timely manner.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · POR 2026-129 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Cambridge Police Department to prepare a report for the City Council regarding the causes of the significant decline in traffic enforcement since 2015, current departmental priorities, and recommendations for enforcement.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · POR 2026-130 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to evaluate the impacts of the temporary extended last call and public outdoor drinking district measures during the authorization period, consult with the License Commission, Cambridge Police Department, and other relevant stakeholders on the feasibility and desirability of making these measures permanent, and identify any necessary changes or actions required for implementation beyond the current authorization. REFERRED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE IN COUNCIL JUNE 22, 2026
ReferredReferred to the Economic Development & University Relations Committee
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · POR 2026-131 · Policy Orders
City Council support of An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 6 · POR 2026-132 · Policy Orders
A policy order regarding proposed License Commission guidelines
Other actionWithdrawn
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · Calendar
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Department, the Community Safety Department, the Emergency Communications Department, the Department of Human Service Programs, the Department of Public Works, the Law Department, and any other relevant City departments and community partners to develop a Neighborhood Safety Additions Plan for the areas of the City previously served by ShotSpotter technology. POR 2026-120
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · POR 2026-121 · Calendar
That the City Manager is requested to use the Federal Stabilization Fund to provide one-time stabilization payments to Cambridge-based and Cambridge-serving organizations impacted by FY27 MOVA cuts, report back to the City Council with a proposed funding plan, and work with the Mayor's Office and other relevant City staff to engage with the broader Cambridge nonprofit community to assess the full scope of federal and state funding reductions and their impact on the City's safety net services.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · CMA 2026-170 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to proposed changes to the City's Zero Waste Master Plan. TABLED IN COUNCIL JUNE 1, 2026
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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ORD 2026-07 · Calendar
Zero Waste Plan Ordinance Amendment PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL JUNE 22,
PassedPassed to a Second Reading as Amended
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-174 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-25 regarding a report on how the decision to install artificial turf was made.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · POR 2026-110 · Calendar
Zero Waste Master Plan Ordinance changes.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · APP 2026-33 · Applications
An application was received from Patrick Conte, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 87-101 Blanchard Road; 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 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · COM 2026-30 · Communications
Communications for the June 22, 2026 Regular City Council meeting
Placed on file
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · RES 2026-99 · Resolutions
Retirement of Susanne Rasmussen from the City of Cambridge.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · RES 2026-100 · Resolutions
Congratulations to the CRLS Boys Baseball Team for a historic season.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · RES 2026-101 · Resolutions
Celebrating the Cambridge Arlington 7/8 Grade Boys Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse Division 2 Select Championship
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · COF 2026-90 · 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 2 · COF 2026-91 · Communications From Other City Officers
Communication from Councillor Nolan providing a summary of public engagement and ordinance changes under discussion for the Zero Waste Master Plan Update.
Placed on file
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · COF 2026-92 · Communications From Other City Officers
A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
Placed on file
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · COF 2026-93 · Communications From Other City Officers
A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding the Family Policy Council 2025-2026 Year in Review.
Placed on file
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · COF 2026-94 · Communications From Other City Officers
A communication from Councillor Timothy Flaherty relative to City Council Order PO-2026-115 and Discontinuation of ShotSpotter Technology
Placed on file
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · CMA 2026-175 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the assignment of 32 officers for the State Primary, September 1, 2026 and 26 for the State Election, November 3, 2026.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 2 · CMA 2026-176 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-182 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appropriations to the Combined Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Management Advisory Committee (CSO Advisory Committee) for a term of five years, effective June 8, 2026.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 5 · CMA 2026-177 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to reauthorization of a spending limit of $3,800,000 for Fiscal Year 2027, for the Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction revolving fund (Revolving Fund).
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 6 · CMA 2026-179 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to authorization of a spending limit of $240,000 for Fiscal Year 2027, for the Fresh Pond Golf Course Pro Shop revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 8 · CMA 2026-180 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $18,970.32 from the HOME Grant Program.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 9 · CMA 2026-172 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Awaiting Report 26-31 regarding updates to succession-planning and employee-ownership. materials.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 10 · CMA 2026-181 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to authorization to transfer appropriations from the allotments with available balances to those needing implementation.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 11 · CMA 2026-174 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-25 regarding a report on how the decision to install artificial turf was made.
Tabled or heldTabled
Roll call 5 yes · 3 no · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · POR 2026-119 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Historical Commission, the Law Department, the Department of Public Works, Inspectional Services, the Cambridge Public Health Department, Community Preservation Act staff, the Harvard Square Business Association, and the owners of properties abutting the Old Stone Wall, for the purpose of developing a practical plan to stabilize, preserve, and restore this historic resource.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 7 yes · 2 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 3 · POR 2026-121 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to use the Federal Stabilization Fund to provide one-time stabilization payments to Cambridge-based and Cambridge-serving organizations impacted by FY27 MOVA cuts, report back to the City Council with a proposed funding plan, and work with the Mayor's Office and other relevant City staff to engage with the broader Cambridge nonprofit community to assess the full scope of federal and state funding reductions and their impact on the City's safety net services. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUCILLOR AL-ZUBI IN COUNCIL JUNE 8, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Al-Zubi
Item 4 · POR 2026-122 · Policy Orders
That the City Council shall complete the required review and determinations prescribed by Section 2.128.060(c) before taking any future vote regarding the continued use of ShotSpotter or any other surveillance technology.
Failed
Roll call 2 yes · 6 no · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: No
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Item 5 · POR 2026-123 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department, and other relevant City departments, to examine and report back to the City Council with a feasibility analysis with findings, options, and recommendations regarding the following proposed amendments to the multifamily zoning ordinance. REFERRED TO THE JOINT HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD AND LONG TERM PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 25, 2026
ReferredREFERRED TO THE JOINT HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD AND LONG TERM PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 25, 2026
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · POR 2026-110 · Calendar
Zero Waste Master Plan Ordinance changes. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JUNE 1, 2026 TABLED IN COUNCIL JUNE 8, 2026
Tabled or heldTabled
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · PET 2026-02 · Petitions
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. REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT IN COUNCIL JUNE 8, 2026
ReferredREFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND PLANNING BOARD FOR HEARING AND REPORT
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentSumbul Siddiqui: Yes
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Item 1 · RES 2026-95 · Resolutions
City Council thanks and warmest congratulations to S&S owners Gary Mitchell, Aimee Baum, and the entire Mitchell-Wheeler family on 107 extraordinary years of service to Cambridge and the Inman Square community, and in expressing its profound admiration for their dedication to preserving a beloved neighborhood institution across six generations.
PassedAdopted
Item 2 · RES 2026-96 · Resolutions
Congratulations to Simply Erinn's on their 24th Anniversary.
PassedAdopted
Item 3 · RES 2026-97 · Resolutions
That the Cambridge City Council go on record congratulating Transition House on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and extending its deepest gratitude for five decades of leadership and service to survivors of domestic violence and their families.
PassedAdopted