Item 6 · CMA 2026-167 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to reappointments to the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC).
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
Who voted how
Item 7 · CMA 2026-169 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-25 regarding a review of the City’s social media platform usage policies.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
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Item 8 · CMA 2026-164 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a summary of Surveillance Technology Impact Reports (STIRs) in calendar year 2025.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
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Item 9 · CMA 2026-165 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant in the amount of $65,000 received from the Harvard Business School Leadership Fellows Program to the Grant Fund Executive Salaries and Wages account.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
Who voted how
CMA 2026-170 · City Manager's Agenda
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
Tabled or heldTabled
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 1 · POR 2026-108 · Policy Orders
That the Cambridge City Council go on record expressing support for UNITE HERE Local 26 in the boycott of the Hyatt Regency Cambridge.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Item 2 · POR 2026-109 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to work with the appropriate City departments to ensure that the LGBTQ+ Pride-themed crosswalks in front of Cambridge City Hall are refreshed in advance of the City’s annual Pride Celebration in June and lighting City Hall For Pride 2026
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 4 · POR 2026-111 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager, in collaboration with the Urban Forestry Division, DPW, CDD and Inspectional Services, is requested to develop recommendations for updates to the Tree Protection Ordinance that will provide further protection to the City’s significant public and private trees for the greater good of the City.
PassedAdopted as Amended by Substitution
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 5 · POR 2026-112 · Policy Orders
That the City Council hold a joint Roundtable/Working Meeting with the Cambridge School Committee on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM, to discuss the Cambridge Preschool Program.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 6 · POR 2026-113 · Policy Orders
That the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, be and hereby is canceled.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 7 · POR 2026-114 · Policy Orders
That the City Council approve of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Open Architects student data platform as discussed in the May 20, 2026, hearing.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 8 · POR 2026-115 · Policy Orders
That the City Council disapprove further use of SoundThinking’s Acoustic Gunshot Detection Technology (ShotSpotter) by the City pursuant to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance 2.128.060 (C).
PassedAdopted
Roll call 5 yes · 2 no · 2 presentE. Denise Simmons: No
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Item 9 · POR 2026-116 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments and community organizations to provide the City Council with a comprehensive Food Access Report that includes, but is not limited to, an accounting of existing programs, expenditures, outcomes, and unmet needs to inform a public hearing on food insecurity and related City policies, programs, and expenditures.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 10 · POR 2026-117 · Policy Orders
That the City Council go on record recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Cambridge, and in urging all Cambridge residents to reflect upon the meaning of this important day.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 11 · POR 2026-118 · Policy Orders
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Police Department and Law Department to develop and implement a policy requiring the posting of “Know Your Rights” informational and educational materials in all police department facilities.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 2 · COF 2026-73 · Calendar
A communication from City Councillor Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler transmitting the proposed 2026-2027 Rules of the Cambridge City Council.
PassedAdopted as Amended
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 3 · CMA 2026-95 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000.00 to provide funds for the design and construction of improvements along Massachusetts Avenue and vicinity between Bigelow Street and Sindey Street.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 4 · CMA 2026-96 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $13,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 5 · CMA 2026-98 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,000,000 to provide funds to replace and modernize the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 8 yes · 1 noE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 6 · CMA 2026-99 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $14,000,000 to provide funds for remediation and improvements at Gold Star Mothers Park.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 7 · CMA 2026-100 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $28,500,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 8 · CMA 2026-101 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,795,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgrades.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 9 · CMA 2026-102 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $8,375,000 to provide funds for the design and construction of surface enhancements and sewer and drainage infrastructure improvements in the Baldwin neighborhood.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 10 · CMA 2026-103 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 to provide funds for the City’s Climate Change Program to improve protection against flooding and extreme heat.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 11 · CMA 2026-104 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 12 · CMA 2026-105 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000 to provide funds for design and construction of the Harvard Square sewer separation and stormwater management program.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 13 · CMA 2026-106 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $310,000 to provide funds for the replacement of Ozone generators at the Water Department.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 14 · CMA 2026-107 · Calendar
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds for water works construction projects for repairs and replacement of water distribution infrastructure.
PassedAdopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
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Item 2 · RES 2026-90 · Resolutions
Condolences to the family of Barney Frank. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JUNE 1, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Simmons
Item 3 · RES 2026-91 · Resolutions
That the City Council go on record congratulating the 2026 retirees of Cambridge Public Schools, thanking them for their many years of dedicated service, and extending best wishes to each of them for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JUNE 1, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Simmons
Item 1 · CC 2026-54 · Committee Reports
The Finance Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 on the City and School budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
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Item 2 · CC 2026-55 · Committee Reports
The Finance Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 on the City and School budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
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Item 3 · CC 2026-56 · Committee Reports
The Finance Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 on the City and School budgets covering the fiscal period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
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CMA 2026-93 · Committee Reports
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to submission of the FY2027 budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public Investment Fund.
PassedPublic Investment Fund Adopted
CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
General Fund Adopted as Amended
Roll call 8 yes · 1 presentE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Water Fund Adopted
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Roll call 9 yesE. Denise Simmons: Yes
Who voted how
Item 1 · Submission Of The Record
Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on December 8, 2025.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Item 2 · Submission Of The Record
Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on December 15, 2025.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Item 1 · CMA 2026-153 · 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
Item 2 · CMA 2026-154 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a cross statutory transfer of $322,825.00 within the School Department General Fund.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
Who voted how
Item 3 · CMA 2026-147 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $38,905.18 from the State Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Services.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
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Item 4 · CMA 2026-148 · City Manager's Agenda
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $30,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Land Conservation Assistance Grant
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absentE. Denise Simmons: Absent
Who voted how