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 3 Other Business

City Manager's Agenda (54)

CMA 2026-91A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-20 regarding a report on major capital initiatives at or above $15,000,000 for the period from FY21 to FY26
CMA 2026-92A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-23 regarding the Cambridge Preschool Program
CMA 2026-116Awaiting Report Status Update 4.27.26affordable-housingbroadbandhousing-generalpolice-safetyschoolstransit-traffic📖 read
CMA 2026-111A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for SMS Non-Emergency Alert Notifications requested by the Communications & Community Engagement Department
CMA 2026-102A 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
CMA 2026-102A 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
CMA 2026-96A 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
CMA 2026-96A 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
CMA 2026-104A 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
CMA 2026-104A 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
CMA 2026-103A 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
CMA 2026-103A 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
CMA 2026-107A 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
CMA 2026-107A 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
CMA 2026-93A 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
CMA 2026-93A 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
CMA 2026-93A 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
CMA 2026-100A 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
CMA 2026-100A 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
CMA 2026-98A 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
CMA 2026-98A 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
CMA 2026-101A 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
CMA 2026-101A 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
CMA 2026-95A 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
CMA 2026-105A 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
CMA 2026-105A 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
CMA 2026-99A 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
CMA 2026-99A 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
CMA 2026-106A 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
CMA 2026-106A 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
CMA 2026-94A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the re-appointments for the Cambridge Library Board of Trustees
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-117A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Peace Commission Appointments📖 read
CMA 2026-114A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Fiqir Worku to the Human Rights Commission📖 read
CMA 2026-97A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Family Policy Council appointment and reappointment📖 read
CMA 2026-112A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petition
CMA 2026-112A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petition
CMA 2026-112A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petition
CMA 2026-112A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petition
CMA 2026-113A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petition
CMA 2026-113A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petition
CMA 2026-113A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petition
CMA 2026-113A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petition

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

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

[police-safety] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

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[climate] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

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

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[schools] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

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[zoning] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

[schools, zoning] 📖 read (assigned by posting date)

Communications & Reports from Other City Officers (3)

COF 2026-62A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activityzoning📖 read
COF 2026-62A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activityzoning📖 read
COF 2026-62A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activityzoning📖 read

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)

POR 2026-82That the City Manager is requested 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-making
POR 2026-82That the City Manager is requested 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-making

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

Ordinances (3)

ORD 2026-04Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee Ordinance
ORD 2026-04Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee Ordinance
ORD 2026-04Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee Ordinance

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

Other Business (3)

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)