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 absent
Meetings
27 of 31 with Final Actions
Jan 12, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026
Cambridge City Council/2026
What the Council decided, and how each councillor voted
Every Cambridge City Council meeting in 2026, filed by date and searchable by keyword: each item the Council acted on, the result, and every councillor's recorded vote.
787 items, page 9 of 20, newest first
Cambridge City Council, Jun 22 2026
Regular Meeting·Mon, Jun 22, 2026·Final actions published
Cambridge City Council, Jun 8 2026
Regular Meeting·Mon, Jun 8, 2026·Final actions published
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 absent
Who voted how
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 absent
Who voted how
A communication transmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Awaiting Report 26-39 relative to preparations for the City's LGBTQ+ Pride celebration on June 20.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
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 absent
Who voted how
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 absent
Who voted how
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 absent
Who voted how
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a five-year progress review of the Affordable Housing Overlay.
Placed on fileCMA Placed on File
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
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 absent
Who voted how
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 absent
Who voted how
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 absent
Who voted how
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 absent
Who voted how
- Absent
- Patricia Nolan
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 absent
Who voted how
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. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JUNE 8, 2026
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Simmons
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
Sponsors Sumbul Siddiqui, Marc McGovern, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Timothy R. Flaherty
Tabled or heldCharter Right exercised by Councillor Al-Zubi
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 absent
Who voted how
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 absent
Who voted how
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 absent
Who voted how
Resolution in Memory of Ann Whitford Lewis Austin.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
Condolences to the family of Barney Frank.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
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.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
That the City Council go on record celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Cambridge Community Chorus and recognizing the Chorus for its extraordinary artistic achievements, community service, and commitment to making choral music accessible to all.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
Resolution on the retirement of Michael Rowell.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
Congratulations to the CRLS Boys Baseball team on winning the Dual County League Championship.
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
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
Other actionNo Action Taken Next: 6/22/2026 5:30 PM
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 absent
Who voted how
Communications for the Regular City Council meeting June 8, 2026.
Placed on file
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
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.
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
Congratulations to Simply Erinn's on their 24th Anniversary.
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
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.
Sponsors Sumbul Siddiqui, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, E. Denise Simmons, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
Happy 101st Birthday to True Miller Bacon.
Sponsors E. Denise Simmons, Ayah A. Al-Zubi, Burhan Azeem, Timothy R. Flaherty, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Catherine Zusy, Sumbul Siddiqui
PassedAdopted
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
The Human Services and Veterans Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 to review and discuss the final research report on Rise Up Cambridge, CMA 2026- 28.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
The Finance Committee held a public hearing on Thursday, April 9, 2026 to continue the discussion from February 25, 2026, on establishing future Budget Priorities.
Placed on fileReport Accepted and Placed on File
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.
Placed on file
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding information from the School Committee.
Placed on file
Voice vote · absent: Patricia Nolan
Cambridge City Council, Jun 1 2026
Regular Meeting·Mon, Jun 1, 2026·Final actions published
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 absent
Who voted how
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to amendments to the FY27 Submitted General Fund Budget.
PassedRecommendations Adopted/Referred to Committee Reports #3 and #3A CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absent
Who voted how
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the reappointment of Conrad Crawford to the Board of Directors of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for a term of five years.
PassedApproved and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer in the amount of $200,000.00 from the General Fund Fire Salaries and Wages account to the General Fund Fire Other Ordinary Maintenance account.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 8 yes · 1 absent
Who voted how
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transfer of $500,000.00 from the General Fund Employee Benefits Salaries and Wages Account to the General Fund Fire Department Travel and Training Account.
PassedOrder Adopted and CMA Placed on File
Roll call 9 yes
Coverage and sources
Votes
787 items, 508 roll calls
Latest Final Actions: Nov 2, 2026
No Final Actions published for: Regular Meeting, Jan 12, 2026; Special Meeting, Jun 23, 2026; Roundtable, Aug 6, 2026; Regular Meeting, Nov 9, 2026.
Where this comes from
Every item and vote here is read from the City Clerk's Final Actions for each meeting, published on the city's PrimeGov portal. They list every item the Council acted on, its sponsors and reference number, the result, and on a roll call each councillor under yeas, nays, present and absent. Items carried by voice vote show as voice votes, with any absent councillors named.
Each meeting links to its agenda, Final Actions, minutes once they are approved, and video. A meeting appears before its Final Actions do, and its items fill in once the clerk publishes them. Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeal meetings are not included yet.
Meetings from Jan 1, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. Built Nov 12, 2026 by Ingest from the City of Cambridge's public records.