City Council · Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026

• City Manager's report2026 · #1📁 Placed on file, unanimousa federal update including an update on relevant court casesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026 #1
• City Manager's report2026 · #2✅ Approved, unanimousthe appointment of the following members to the Police Review and Advisory BoardSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerpolice safety📖 read CMA 2026 #2
• City Manager's report2026 · #3✅ Approved, unanimousthe appointment of the following members to the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District CommissionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 read CMA 2026 #3
• City Manager's report2026 · #4⏸ Charter rightthe Final Landmark Designation Report for the Nathaniel Stickney House at 45 Mt. Auburn StreetSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 read CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR AL-ZUBI IN COUNCIL JANUARY 12, 2026CMA 2026 #4
• City Manager's report2026 · #5✅ Order adopted, unanimousthe appropriation of $100,000, received from the Mass Broadband Institute to the Grant Fund Library Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used to help support local digital navigators and provide devices to residents in need, including the distribution of up to 190 laptops and hotspots to qualifying residents in need; and supporting the work of digital navigators serving individuals at the Cambridge Public Library and Cambridge Public SchoolsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerschoolsCMA 2026 #5

• City officer's report2026 · #1an update regarding legislative activity📖 read COF 2026 #1
• City officer's report2026 · #2a memorandum regarding pending Awaiting Reportsschoolstransit traffic📖 read COF 2026 #2
• City officer's report2026 · #3an announcement of Cambridge City Council Committee Appointments for the 2026-2027 termartshousing generalpolice safety📖 readCOF 2026 #3
• City officer's report2026 · #4📁 Placed on file, 9-0-0information from the School Committeebudgetschools📖 readCOF 2026 #4

139 resident communications received for this meeting, on zoning (128) · housing general (109) · transit traffic (84) · affordable housing (72) · climate (28). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2026 · #1✅ Order adopted, unanimousAsks the City Manager to direct the appropriate City departments, including the Department of Transportation, to evaluate and install a series of speed humps along Fayerweather Street, with particular attention to the stretch between Walnut Street and Field StreetCouncil requestPOR 2026 #1
• Policy order2026 · #2✅ Order adopted, unanimousAsks the City Manager to direct the City Solicitor and the Community Development Department to review and report back to the Council on (i) legal parameters related to City funding and Tourism Destination Marketing District restrictions, and (ii) oversight and accountability related to the operation of the visitor information kiosk, and related governance expectations, including alignment with City prioritiesCouncil requestPOR 2026 #2
• Policy order2026 · #3⏸ Charter rightAsks the City Manager to conduct a comprehensive review of existing safety and security measures at Cambridge City Hall, which shall include an assessment of physical access controls, visitor screening practices, on-site security staffing and training, emergency response and evacuation protocols, and the use of security technologies such as surveillance systems and alarm monitoringCouncil requestpolice safetyCHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JANUARY 12, 2026POR 2026 #3
• Policy order2026 · #4✅ Order adopted, unanimousCity Council go on record acknowledging 2026 as the Centennial Celebration of Negro History Week, and recognizing its enduring contribution to the nation’s understanding of itselfCouncil orderPOR 2026 #4
• Policy order2026 · #5✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousAsks the City Manager to work with relevant departments to prepare for a Council discussion on best future uses for City-owned properties and the processes for redevelopmentCouncil requestPOR 2026 #5
• Policy order2026 · #6✅ Order adopted, unanimousregular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 be a Roundtable/Working meeting to discuss the results of the 2025 Cambridge Resident SurveyCouncil orderPOR 2026 #6

• Resolution2026 · #1✅ Order adopted, unanimousResolution on the Death of Anne SmagliaRES 2026 #1
• Resolution2026 · #2✅ Order adopted, 7–0Resolution on the Death of Robert S Hurlbut JrRES 2026 #2

• Application / petition2026 · #1✅ Order adopted, unanimousa curb cut at the premises numbered 18 Thingvalla Avenue; 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 associationApplication from Brian Lavelletransit traffic📖 readAPP 2026 #1
• Application / petition2026 · #2✅ Order adopted, unanimousa two (2) projecting blade signs at the premises numbered 290 Main StreetApplication from Jason Parillo representing Eastern Edge📖 readapproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2026 #2
• Application / petition2025 · #10✅ Order adoptedtwo (2) projecting blade signs at the premises numbered 196 BroadwayApplication from Brian Chipman representing Curie.Bioapproval has been received fromAPP 2025-10

Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters proof of mailing has been provided. 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

• Report status2026 · #1Awaiting Report Status Update 1.12.26📖 readARS-26-1

• Government Operations Rules & Claims Committee hearing of 2025-12-04 · Accepted [Unanimous]