City Council ▸ 2026-04-27

City Council · Regular Meeting, April 27, 2026

54 City Manager's Agenda 3 Communications & Reports from Other City Officers 1 Communications 2 Policy Orders 3 Ordinances 4 Other Business

City Manager's Agenda (54)

City Manager's report2026 · #91 Referred to the finance committee, 9-0-0Awaiting Report Item Number 26-20 regarding a report on major capital initiatives at or above $15,000,000 for the period from FY21 to FY26Submitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-91
City Manager's report2026 · #92 Referred to the human services & veterans committee, 9-0-0a response to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-23 regarding the Cambridge Preschool ProgramSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-92
City Manager's report2026 · #116Awaiting Report Status Update 4.27.26affordable housing broadband housing general police safety schools transit traffic 📖 readCMA 2026-116
City Manager's report2026 · #111 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for SMS Non-Emergency Alert Notifications requested by the Communications & Community Engagement DepartmentSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-111
City Manager's report2026 · #102 Adopted, 9-0-0the 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 neighborhoodSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-102
City Manager's report2026 · #102 Adopted, 9-0-0the 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 neighborhoodSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-102
City Manager's report2026 · #96 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $13,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalksSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-96
City Manager's report2026 · #96 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $13,000,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalksSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-96
City Manager's report2026 · #104 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Combined Sewer Overflow Control ProgramSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-104
City Manager's report2026 · #104 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,500,000 to provide funds for the sewer Combined Sewer Overflow Control ProgramSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-104
City Manager's report2026 · #103 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 to provide funds for the City’s Climate Change Program to improve protection against flooding and extreme heatSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-103
City Manager's report2026 · #103 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 to provide funds for the City’s Climate Change Program to improve protection against flooding and extreme heatSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-103
City Manager's report2026 · #107 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds for water works construction projects for repairs and replacement of water distribution infrastructureSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-107
City Manager's report2026 · #107 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 to provide funds for water works construction projects for repairs and replacement of water distribution infrastructureSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-107
City Manager's report2026 · #93 Referred to the finance committee, 9-0-0submission of the FY2027 budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public Investment FundSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-93
City Manager's report2026 · #93 Referred to the finance committee, 9-0-0submission of the FY2027 budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public Investment FundSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-93
City Manager's report2026 · #93 Referred to the finance committee, 9-0-0submission of the FY2027 budget and appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Public Investment FundSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-93
City Manager's report2026 · #100 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $28,500,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement PlanSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-100
City Manager's report2026 · #100 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $28,500,000 to provide funds for the Municipal Facilities Improvement PlanSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-100
City Manager's report2026 · #98 Adopted, 8-1-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,000,000 to provide funds to replace and modernize the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-98
City Manager's report2026 · #98 Adopted, 8-1-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,000,000 to provide funds to replace and modernize the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-98
City Manager's report2026 · #101 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,795,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgradesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-101
City Manager's report2026 · #101 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $12,795,000 to provide funds for financing school building upgradesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-101
City Manager's report2026 · #95 Adopted, 9-0-0the 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 StreetSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-95
City Manager's report2026 · #105 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000 to provide funds for design and construction of the Harvard Square sewer separation and stormwater management programSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-105
City Manager's report2026 · #105 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000 to provide funds for design and construction of the Harvard Square sewer separation and stormwater management programSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-105
City Manager's report2026 · #99 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $14,000,000 to provide funds for remediation and improvements at Gold Star Mothers ParkSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-99
City Manager's report2026 · #99 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $14,000,000 to provide funds for remediation and improvements at Gold Star Mothers ParkSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-99
City Manager's report2026 · #106 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $310,000 to provide funds for the replacement of Ozone generators at the Water DepartmentSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-106
City Manager's report2026 · #106 Adopted, 9-0-0the appropriation and authorization to borrow $310,000 to provide funds for the replacement of Ozone generators at the Water DepartmentSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-106
City Manager's report2026 · #94 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0the re-appointments for the Cambridge Library Board of TrusteesSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-94
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #117 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0Peace Commission AppointmentsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-117
City Manager's report2026 · #114 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0the appointment of Fiqir Worku to the Human Rights CommissionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-114
City Manager's report2026 · #97 Approved and cma placed on file, 9-0-0a Family Policy Council appointment and reappointmentSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2026-97
City Manager's report2026 · #112 Adopted as a city council zoning petition and referred to the ordinance committee and planning board for hearing and report, 9-0-0a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-112
City Manager's report2026 · #112 Adopted as a city council zoning petition and referred to the ordinance committee and planning board for hearing and report, 9-0-0a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-112
City Manager's report2026 · #112 Adopted as a city council zoning petition and referred to the ordinance committee and planning board for hearing and report, 9-0-0a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-112
City Manager's report2026 · #112 Adopted as a city council zoning petition and referred to the ordinance committee and planning board for hearing and report, 9-0-0a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-112
City Manager's report2026 · #113 Adopted as a city council zoning petition and referred to the ordinance committee and planning board for hearing and report, 9-0-0a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-113
City Manager's report2026 · #113 Adopted as a city council zoning petition and referred to the ordinance committee and planning board for hearing and report, 9-0-0a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-113
City Manager's report2026 · #113 Adopted as a city council zoning petition and referred to the ordinance committee and planning board for hearing and report, 9-0-0a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-113
City Manager's report2026 · #113 Adopted as a city council zoning petition and referred to the ordinance committee and planning board for hearing and report, 9-0-0a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petitionSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2026-113

[budget] [schools] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

[homelessness] [schools] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

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[climate] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

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[arts] [budget] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

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[zoning] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

Communications & Reports from Other City Officers (3)

City officer's report2026 · #62 Placed on file, 8-0-1an update regarding legislative activitySubmitted by Interim City Clerk Paula Cranehousing general 📖 readCOF 2026-62
City officer's report2026 · #62 Placed on file, 8-0-1an update regarding legislative activitySubmitted by Interim City Clerk Paula Cranehousing general 📖 readCOF 2026-62
City officer's report2026 · #62 Placed on file, 8-0-1an update regarding legislative activitySubmitted by Interim City Clerk Paula Cranehousing general 📖 readCOF 2026-62

Communications (1)

1 resident communication received for this meeting. Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

Policy Orders (2)

Policy order2026 · #82 Adopted as amended, 9-0-0Asks the City Manager to work with relevant staff to explore options for commissioning a housing needs study through a qualified research institution, to establish a clear evidence-based understanding of existing housing conditions, resident needs, and measurable housing goals to guide future decision-makingCouncil requestPOR 2026-82
Policy order2026 · #82 Adopted as amended, 9-0-0Asks the City Manager to work with relevant staff to explore options for commissioning a housing needs study through a qualified research institution, to establish a clear evidence-based understanding of existing housing conditions, resident needs, and measurable housing goals to guide future decision-makingCouncil requestPOR 2026-82

[housing-general] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

Ordinances (3)

Ordinance2026 · #04 Ordained, 9-0-0Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee OrdinanceORD 2026-04
Ordinance2026 · #04 Ordained, 9-0-0Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee OrdinanceORD 2026-04
Ordinance2026 · #04 Ordained, 9-0-0Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee OrdinanceORD 2026-04

[arts] [housing-general] [zoning] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

Other Business (4)

CC 2026-45 · The Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 to discuss the 2026 City Manager's Annual Goals and Review Process. 📖 read (assigned by posting date)
CC 2026-46 · The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing on Monday, March 30, 2026 to review the Community Benefits Ordinance and discuss potential updates including allowing the allocation of funding to community organizations for capital projects. The Ordinance Committee voted favorably to forward the proposed amendments to the Community Benefits Ordinance to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation. [budget] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)
26-87298 · Hearing Schedule [police-safety] [schools] [transit-traffic] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)
AR 2026-30 · That the City Manager be and hereby is requested work with relevant City departments to provide a report on how the decision to install artificial turf was made, the rationale for artificial turf, and what process was taken to ensure community concerns and public health considerations were fully addressed, and to ensure that construction will not move forward until a report is delivered. (assigned by posting date)