Minutes of the City Council - Regular Meeting - June 30, 2025 5:30 PM

MINUTES OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Monday, June 30, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the Cambridge City Council was held on Monday, June 30, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by the Honorable Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, adopted by Massachusetts General Assembly and approved by the Governor, this public meeting was hybrid, allowing participation via Zoom and in person. The Chair, Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Interim City Clerk Crane called the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Present Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Present Councillor Patricia Nolan – Present Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Present Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Present Councillor Paul F. Toner – Present Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Present Councillor Catherine Zusy - Present Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Present Present-9. Quorum established. Mayor Simmons led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance and called for a moment of silence. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Simmons noted that public comment may be made in accordance with Council Rules and MGL Chapter 30A, Section 20. Vice Mayor McGovern also noted that the meeting was being audio and video recorded by the City and could be audio and video recorded by members of the public. The Chair, Vice Mayor McGovern noted that public comment can be emailed to CityClerk@Cambridgema.gov. Vice Mayor McGovern noted that each person would have 1 minute to speak. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Wilson who moved suspension of the rules. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk Crane to call the roll. Interim City Clerk Crane called the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes

Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Wilson who made a motion to allow former elected officials to speak out of order. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk Crane to call the roll. Interim City Clerk Crane called the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. The following individuals were recognized for public comment: Tim Toomey, 88 Sixth Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Fred Fantani, 4 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Suzanne Blier, 5 Fuller Place, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of NCD’s, upzoning, and inclusionary housing, Zion Sherin, 401 Washington Street, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to upzoning and street design, POR 2025 #100. Michelle Song, 401 Washington Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in strong support of POR 2025 #104, related to Multifamily Housing Zoning. Lawrence Adkins, 45 Hayes Street, Cambridge, MA, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Erin Muirhead McCarty, 119 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA, Community Art Center, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Peter DiMuro, 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, The Dance Complex, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Darrin Korte, 5 Callender Street, Cambridge, MA, Cambridge Community Center, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition.

Tina Alu, 113 ½ Pleasant Street, Cambridge, MA, CEOC, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Taylor Mortell, 20 Sacramento Street, Cambridge, MA, Baldwin Community Center, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Denise Watson, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, East End House, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Jemima Spill, 45 Irma Avenue, Watertown, MA, ECCE, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Joanne Nelson, 58 Fulkerson Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Eileen Pires, 114 5th Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Louise Cunha, 169 Monsignor O’Brien Highway. Louise Cunha, 169 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Rep. Mike Connolly, 4 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Elaine DeRosa, 4 Pleasant Place, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Daniel Sibor, 2400 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to inclusionary housing, CMA 2025 #180. Patrick Barrett, 907 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to inclusionary housing, CMA 2025 #180. Gregory Thureson, 293 Revere Street, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Felix Diaz, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Margii Galette, 20 Franklin Hunt Road, Rockland, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Dennis Carlone, 9 Washington Avenue, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Rachel Plummer, 10 Wendell Street, Cambridge, MA, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Marse Romero, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Kwame Dance, 215 Fayerweather Street, Cambridge, MA, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition.

Peter Crawley, 88 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Marilee Meyer, 10 Dana Street, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to appointments of NCD and Historical Commission members. Lee Farris, 269 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, MA, offered comments on CMA 2025 #180, inclusionary housing, and spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. John Froio, 47 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA, De Novo, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Priscilla Sanville, 487 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Taylor Machado, 128 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. James Lyman, 445 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to inclusionary housing, CMA 2025 #180. John Pitkin, 18 Fayette Street, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to the Transportation Demand Management Program Report, CMA 2025 #179. Alexa Diehl, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Ryan Montbleau, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Denise Jillson, Two Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of POR 2025 #103, related to related to Bow Street and Winthrop Street. Calvin Guillaume, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Brian McCarthy, 86 Otis Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Ilan Levy, 148 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Tim Ford, 52 Walnut Road, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Sharmil Modi, Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition and inclusionary housing, CMA 2025 #180. Nadjia Amrouche, 12 Walden Square Road, Cambridge, MA, offered comments and concerns related to subsidized housing. Mary Lee Dunn, 75 Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition.

Jean Perry, 32 Griswold Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Susan Lapierre, 11 Dana Road, Belmont, MA, spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Jack Silversin, 103 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to appointments to NCD’s, CMA 2025 #185. State Representative Marjorie Decker offered comments related to community benefits, nonprofits, and the ECCE Overlay District Petition. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Wilson who made a motion to allow Representative Decker additional time to speak. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk Crane to call the roll. Interim City Clerk Crane called the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Nicola Williams, 8 Brewer Street, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Syed Jafiry, 8 Winter Street, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to inclusionary housing, CMA 2025 #180. Selvin Chambers, 137 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Heather Hoffman, 213 Hurley Street, Cambridge, MA, offered comments related to Federal lawsuits, safe streets, and demolition and building permits. Charles Franklin, 162 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA, spoke in favor of POR 2025 #100 related to solutions hat reduce car dependency and parking options for Broadway. Michael Delia, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA, urged the Council to reconsider Calendar Items #5 and #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Matthew Connolly spoke in favor of Calendar Item #6, related to ORD 2025 #10 ECCE Overlay District Petition. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Wilson who made a motion to close Public Comment. The motion passed at 7:48 p.m. on a voice vote of nine members.

CITY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Simmons made a motion to adopt the City Manager’s Consent Agenda to include the authorization of in-person early voting CMA 2025 #178 and a City Manager update on the first half of 2025 CMA 2025 #183. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk Crane to call the roll. Interim City Clerk Crane called the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. CITY MANAGER’S NON-CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler on CMA 2025 #177 relative to a federal update and the Law Department will provide an update on relevant court cases. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler stated that he does not have specific questions but asked if the City Manager would like to highlight any information. City Manager Huang highlighted the Budget Reconciliation Bill that is being debated actively in the Senate. He stated that the administration will pay a lot of attention to what comes out of that and the implications of where the federal funding will land that will affect the country. He stated his appreciation to the work of the Law Department, recognizing that so much of our concern has been regarding a lot of these Executive Orders actions the federal government is taking which are being challenged in court and as a number of lawsuits has expanded and the City has begun to become more engaged, he thought it would be helpful as part of these regular updates to provide a summary of not all of the cases but the relevant ones that the City is trying to track. City Manager Huang invited City Solicitor Megan Bayer to speak. City Solicitor Bayer noted that the Law Department has put together a number of cases that are at various stages that were thought to be of interest to municipalities with different challenges to Executive Orders or challenges to other Executive action. She noted that some of the cases are actually brought by the Federal Government through the Department of Justice challenging actions of some cities. Solicitor Bayer summarized some of the actions and gave additional updates. She noted that the City Councillors are more than welcome to reach out to the City Solicitor’s Office with questions. Mayor Simmons recognized Frantz Lepionka to summarize additional cases. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to place CMA 2025 #177 on file. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Nolan on CMA 2025 #179 relative to the 2024 Transportation Demand Management Program Report. Councillor Nolan stated this is an extensive report on something that the City has been following closely. She said that the whole reason that this is done is to reduce occupancy in vehicles, and to increase public transit and biking. She said that there are several large projects or Special Permits that did not meet any of the vehicle commitments. She asked about follow-up and consequences. Brooke McKenna, Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, introduced Ryan McKinnon, PTDM Planner. Mr. McKinnon stated that the range of degree of failure is pretty wide. He said that some of the projects were very close to meeting goals and some were far from meeting goals. They work in partnership to develop PTDM measures. Councillor

Nolan stated that it would be good to know what the percentages are because there is a wide range. Mr. McKinnon and Commissioner McKenna answered questions by Councillors Nolan, Zusy and Azeem. Mayor Simmons made a motion to Accept the Report and Place CMA 2025 #179 on file. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Azeem on CMA 2025 #180 relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-30, regarding a review of barriers to housing production, a timeline for next Inclusionary Housing Study, and the feasibility of additional development incentives. Councillor Azeem stated that this is a difficult conversation but an important one. He said that it is his hope that this is just a midpoint rather than a particularly decisive meeting. He said that there are a few things that became evident between what was heard in Public Comment and what has been seen in the numbers. He said that there is recently passed rezoning and any changes that have been made would probably take effect by the end of the year at the earliest. He noted that there has been a drop in permitting numbers and it is a hard environment in which to build housing. He said that in terms of the options given to the Council from the conversations that have been had, it seems like there is more than one option and he does not want to think that there is only one option before the Council. He said that one option that has been brought up by colleagues is to lower the inclusionary rate temporarily, perhaps for two years, from 20% to 10%. He noted that he continues to think that the Council should be open minded about different options. He said that he found it interesting to hear about fully funding inclusionary or funding it through different mechanisms. He said that other cities have faced similar struggles and they have done the tax abatement and to some extent, relief on permitting fees, which he finds exciting. He spoke about Councillor Wilson’s idea about using other funds from the Trust. He said that it seems to him that are a couple of different options when the Council gets its full update. Ms. Peters said that a good strategy is to look at all of the options and CDD is happy to continue to look at all of these in details and will report back in September or October with more details and more definite recommendations. Mayor Simmons asked where is the Nexus study on inclusionary fall into this and had the City done it on time, would the City Council have this information leaning into that maybe the percentage is too high. Mr. Cotter said that if the Nexus study had been done at the time that it was coming up, we would have found the same thing as today, that the market is challenging. He does not know if there would have been answers in the study that would have given clear guidance as to what to do if the study had been done to update the Nexus and look at the financial impact. He believes that they would have found conditions similar to what was found in the economic feasibility study that was done two years ago which showed that development was challenged with and without inclusionary. Councillor Azeem stated that the Nexus study is important because that is the legal justification for changing inclusionary. He stated that he thinks that he would be happy to support this given that we are not just looking at one very specific solution. Councillor Toner stated he feels that the City follows some requirements of some Ordinances but doesn’t follow other requirements with other Ordinances. He stated that he feels that the City Council does not have the legal justification to keep it at 20%. Ms. Peters stated that some projects would pencil out at 8%, some 10%, some 11.5%, or some at 13%. She said that they really don’t know and the study helps to determine what that would be. Councillor Toner stated that he would like to develop more opportunities for affordable housing in the city. He said that this is one thing that can be done and it is short-term. He stated that come September or October, some changes can be made to inclusionary. Councillor Nolan stated that she is not sure it makes sense to have the study for the RFP think about lowering the threshold for inclusionary unless there is evidence that any city has managed to do that. She asked if the City would want to temporarily lower the percent of inclusionary until the study is done and it could be modified so that it is only for those that started in the next two years so it would only apply to a couple of the projects that we want to keep from stalling. Another idea which is intriguing is the capital funding for housing production separate from the Affordable Housing Trust. City Manager Huang said that regarding the desire for quick action, the things that would be the quickest to execute would be the temporary reduction in the inclusionary zoning rate which would have to go through the zoning ordinance process. He said that

language could be prepared and then debated. He said that the tax incentive piece requires more legal policy work which is being done currently and will be ready in the fall to help inform the City Council. He said that this is more complex and may require a Home Rule Petition. He said that funding inclusionary housing through the Affordable Housing Trust is probably more straightforward that could be done within the City’s bodies. Mr. Cotter said CDD will have a conversation with the Affordable Housing Trust and will report back. Vice Mayor McGovern stated that the report lays out a lot of the challenges. He said his preference is to think about a number of other options before the Council gets to cutting the inclusionary from 20% to 10%. Councillor Zusy stated that the timing of doing the Nexus study is good that the RFP will not go out until early 2026 because we still have to wait for the impact of layoffs at Harvard and MIT and how it will affect the demand for housing in Cambridge. She said that she is sympathetic to lowering inclusionary sooner for large projects that are on corridors than smaller projects in neighborhoods that are creating havoc. She said that with the Multifamily Housing Ordinance, those developers have already gotten great bonuses. Mr. Cotter stated that included in the report are a couple of ideas that have come up and they want to think about in the context of the new study. He said that regarding setting of rents, one thing that is notable about the inclusionary program is that rents are based on household income and paying 30%. He said that a lot of affordable housing programs that are not funded directly through housing authorities have flat rents whereas the City of Cambridge’s inclusionary program, rents are tailored to each household at the time that their income is being recertified. Councillor Siddiqui stated that she looks forward to seeing more in the follow-up report about the non-zoning options. She said that the report also says that there is mixed evidence that a reduction in the inclusionary set aside rate would result in a significant increase in housing starts. She talked about the Cambridge Crossing example that even under only 11.5 units that were set aside as affordable, lenders were reluctant. She said that she is open but she does have pause. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler said that he would like to underline a couple of facts that have come up recently since the last time the City Council talked about this which are the projects proposed on Ellery Street and Western Avenue. He said that the last time this was discussed the main examples were projects that were proposed years ago before that were further along and they were proposed before the higher interest rates and the tariffs, and we are now saying that we are in a tougher situation. Since that last conversation, we now have multiple new projects saying that they know this is a tough time but with the new zoning they can make it work and still make 20% inclusionary work. He said that it would be interesting to have a conversation why the folks on Ellery and Western Avenue are saying they can make it work but others cannot. Councillor Wilson stated that she has been grappling with this conversation, recognizing that there are projects in the queue that are being held up based on their finances being able to pencil out. She wants to get these projects going. She said that she struggles with the reduction to move lower than 20%. She said she is not comfortable with that. She said that affordable housing is significant to the diversity of the community. Mr. Cotter stated that CDD wanted to respond to the order and also preview some of the ideas that CDD is working on with a report back to the City Council on actionable ideas. Mayor Simmons said that this meeting is the last until August. She asked Mr. Cotter to give the City Council something more concrete other than CDD will come back to the City Council. She asked for clarity about what CDD will be doing and prepare for the City Council in writing. City Manager Huang said that they are following the intent of City Council which is that there is a desire to explore actions that can be taken before the end of the term. He said that there are five concrete options that can be taken before the end of the term, some of which could be enacted before the end of term, some of which, including the tax incentive option, is more likely to require a Home Rule Petition. Therefore, the Council action that could be taken before the end of term is a Home Rule Petition but it would not be enacted until the State Legislature picked it up. City Manager Huang and Mr. Cotter responded to additional questions from the City Council. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Azeem who made a motion to place CMA 2025 #180 on file. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members.

Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler on CMA 2025 #181, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-36, regarding a request that the language of the Welcoming Community Ordinance be amended to clarify that City employees shall not participate in federal immigration enforcement operations and that the sole role of City employees during any action by ICE is only to protect public safety, and be amended to clarify that if Cambridge Police Department Officers respond to the scene of ICE action, CPD Officers should document the actions of ICE including their badge numbers. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler stated that a potential action is to refer this matter to the Ordinance Committee and he suggested that the matter also be Passed to a Second Reading so that it could be ordained at the summer meeting. Solicitor Bayer responded that procedurally, that is possible. Councillor Nolan stated that she thinks it is prudent to Pass to a Second Reading this evening. She said it is important that we do not do the job of federal officials. Solicitor Bayer stated that the City Solicitor’s Office did have a conversation with an attorney from the ACLU. She indicated that the ACLU is in support of these changes. Councillor Siddiqui said that she agrees with the intent to move this matter along as soon as possible. Superintendent Wells stated that the Cambridge Police Department has explained to supervisors and patrol officers that if there are any interactions with ICE in Cambridge, they need to assess the situation and go up the chain of command so that the command staff is aware and able to respond. She said that as it relates to identification of federal agents or ICE agents, that is on the command staff to ascertain those facts. She noted that all interactions are documented. Mayor Simmons asked how residents are informed as to what to expect or what to do. Superintendent Wells stated that the CPD has met with several different entities and are open to talking to anyone. She noted that the Cambridge Police Department has no desire and no will to have anything to do with enforcement of any administrative ICE warrants. . Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to Refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee and Pass the Ordinance to a Second Reading. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Wilson on CMA 2025 #184 relative to the 2025 Goals and Metrics for the Annual City Manager Performance Review. Councillor Wilson asked City Manager Huang to give a sense of his own thoughts about his own self-assessment. City Manager Huang stated that he recognizes that the work that the City Council is most focused tends to be the policy work that he and the City Council are working on collectively. He said that his feeling is that the most important pieces of the work that are done together is hard for him to decide at the beginning of the year to put on a list of goals and then go and execute on his own given that the work is actually collective. He said that in terms of the structure of the performance review, he encouraged that that openness allows for us to be discussing the major policy work that is being done together with the City Council. Councillor Wilson asked about the mechanisms that are being undertaken to achieve robust community engagement. City Manager Huang stated that we are seeking to strengthen the consistency of the engagement that the City is doing on an ongoing basis. He said that one goal is to pilot new methods to improve community engagement with the community. He said that he has heard feedback regarding a review of the boards and commissions, thinking about how to strengthen engagement with members who are serving. Councillor Wilson asked about the establishment of the American Freedman Commission. City Manager Huang stated that he is pleased to have appointed Commissioners. He explained next steps and stated that community input and support is needed for the Commissioner to determine the direction in which they will go. City Manager Huang responded to questions by Councillor Siddiqui and Nolan. Mayor Simmons made a motion to Place CMA2025 #184 on file. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members.

Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler on CMA 2025 #185, relative to the appointment of Florrie Darwin, Scott Kyle, and Michael Rogove; and the reappointments of Chandra Harrington, Joseph Ferrara, Kyle Sheffield, Gavin Kleespies, Paula Paris, Elizabeth Lyster, and Yuting Zhang as members of the Cambridge Historical Commission. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler stated that City staff has had a productive conversation about this at the meeting that he Chaired. He thanked the City Manager for listening to the feedback and revising some of the appointments. Councillor Zusy explained that she wanted to ensure that people were aware of what changed. She asked Mr. Charlie Sullivan, Director of the Historical Commission, to give an overview of the terms that will be put in place. Mr. Sullivan summarized the terms and stated that he has full confidence in the new members are being suggested. Councillor Azeem thanked Mr. O’Riordan and Mr. Sullivan for their work and stated that a good compromise has been met. He noted that the newest members bring a lot to the body as a whole. Mr. Sullivan talked about the application and interview processes. Vice Mayor McGovern stated that experience can come in many different forms. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to suspend the rules to bring forward Committee Report #2. so that the City Manager can ask permission to substitute it with CMA 2025 #185. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons stated that the rules are now suspended and the question to bring forward Committee Report #2 so that the City Manager can ask permission to substitute it with CMA 2025 #185 is before the body. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to approve substituted language regarding appointments to the Historical Commission and place CMA 2025 #185 on file. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes

Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to approve the appointments to the Half Crown Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District and place CMA 2025 #146 on file. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to approve the appointments to the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission and place CMA 2025 #147 on file. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to accept Committee Report #2 as amended and place on file. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to suspend the rules to allow the City Manager to Manager to speak on Unfinished Business Item #6 ORD 2025 #10. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes

Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons stated that the rules are now suspended and the question to bring forward Unfinished Business Item #6 ORD #10 is before the body. Mayor Simmons asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Mayor Simmons invited City Manager Huang to speak on Unfinished Business Item #6 ORD 2025 #10. City Manager Huang stated that it is helpful to provide some context given the large number of people who turned out to public comment. He stated that the Zoning Petition could theoretically be ordained tonight. He stated that after speaking with the City Solicitor and the Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs over the last couple of days, they believe that the zoning amendment is not ready to go before the City Council tonight for ordination based on the City not having a finalized draft of the Letter of Commitment. He noted that the City did receive a revised Letter of Commitment on Thursday afternoon that incorporated some of the changes that the City had been requesting. He explained that the City has begun the review but it is not complete. He noted that there are both questions about the funding mechanisms and terms that the City needs to engage with BioMed on and likely some conversations with East End House as well. He recognized that some of this is late breaking and the City has been in constant conversation with BioMed about the Letter of Commitment. Councillor Zusy asked if the City Council could have a Special City Council Meeting to resolve this issue. Mayor Simmons stated that the City Council will not have a Special City Council Meeting later in the week. She noted the importance of allowing City staff to take time to work through this matter. City Solicitor Bayer stated that the City has not seen a final Letter of Commitment from Bio Med. She stated that more time is needed. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler stated that he appreciated the people who have advocated on this matter. He clarified that this petition does not expire and would not need to be re-filed. Vice Mayor McGovern stressed that the conversation really stresses the value and the importance of all non-profits. He noted that they all serve a diverse population. He said that the City must figure out a way to ensure that other non-profits have access to funds. Mayor Simmons stated that she has realized that she needs a clear understanding of the specific elements that are truly essential to making this venture a successful one. She said that this is not about changing direction or questioning the value of the project, but ensuring that when the City moves forward, it is done with the full confidence in what is being approved. She explained that she believed that both East End House and BioMed want to make an informed decision that will set up the project for long-term success. She said that she is willing to keep this matter on Unfinished Business until the City Council’s summer meeting. Councillor Siddiqui asked City Manager Huang his thoughts. City Manager Huang said that this is his first pass at seeing the community benefits process. He said that

Cambridge is blessed to have these developments and these opportunities where on the one hand there is some real disruption that our communities have to live through but on the other hand, there is an opportunity to make significant investments into the community. He noted the challenging dynamic to determine how some of these benefits do get negotiated. He said that ultimately, this is a decision for the City Council to decide where these resources can go and how they are structured. Councillor Siddiqui stated that she the City needs to play a bigger role in the community benefits process. She said that the process needs to be changed or revised. She said that she is prepared to vote this petition forward. Councillor Toner stated that he would like to vote for this ordinance tonight. He said that he lives in North Cambridge and he would never think to ask for money from a project being done in East Cambridge to be somehow transplanted to North Cambridge. He stated that the process was followed and it was a public process with public meetings. He stated his belief that the City Council should move forward the proposal as is with this project and going forward, come up with the new process. Councillor Azeem stated that he thinks this petition has the voted to pass tonight. He noted that it is rare that a commercial development has the votes in this moment. He said that the fact that this got to this point wherein it was unanimously supported, it shows that it felt like there was a lot of community support and consensus behind this. He said that he does not see a lot of desire for commercial development in this city on a usual basis and he would say that he would vote for this tonight. Councillor Nolan stated that she hopes that it passes. She noted that this process was not behind closed doors. She noted that there have been other projects that were not subject to last minute questions. She stated that the City Council can support a center in East Cambridge and acknowledge that other non-profits deserve space and investment. She stated her commitment to voting for the zoning, sooner rather than later. Councillor Wilson stated that this has been a difficult conversation. She said that when we are talking about organizations who are doing great work supporting our neighbors, it is a no-brainer that there is a need for financial support to be shared so the non-profits can uphold their commitment to the City of Cambridge. She said that she appreciates businesses who come into the City and do work that impacts the City of Cambridge in a great way. She said that she feels that after hearing from members of the community that the process was not adequate, the City Council has the responsibility to support and engage in that dialogue. She stated that she believes that there is a need to think more robustly about the allocation of the dollars. She said that while she believed East End House should get a large portion of the allocation, there is importance in making sure that some of the other non-profits benefit more. She stated the need to get to a better place. Mayor Simmons thanked all for input. Mayor Simmons recognized City Manager Huang to share remarks on the retirement of Owen O’Riordan and his last official City Council meeting. City Manager Huang stated that he is deeply appreciative of all that Owen has done over the last three years that they have worked together. He stated that he could not have asked for a better mentor, friend and colleague. Councillor Siddiqui stated that Mr. O’Riordan has set a high bar for responsiveness. She stated that Mr. O’Riordan is one of the top City leaders who respond quickly. She thanked Mr. O’Riordan for his many years of service. Vice Mayor McGovern thanked Mr. O’Riordan for his many years of service to the City. He echoed Councillor Siddiqui’s comments about Mr. O’Riordan’s responsiveness. He noted Mr. O’Riordan’s dedication to the City and his work ethic which is second to none. Councillor Wilson thanked Mr. O’Riordan for his service. She noted that she is inspired by Mr. O’Riordan’s journey within the city. She wished Mr. O’Riordan all the best in his retirement. Councillor Zusy stated that she feels very lucky that Mr. O’Riordan guided the City as the head of the Department of Public Works for so many years. She said that she is very grateful for the work of Mr. O’Riordan and wished him well in his retirement. Councillor Azeem talked about the consistent responsiveness that he received from Mr. O’Riordan. Councillor Nolan stated that Mr. O’Riordan’s responsiveness is legendary. She noted that the City of Cambridge is a better place having Mr. O’Riordan. She said that the way that Mr. O’Riordan mentored and respected people is admirable. She thanked him for all he brought to the City and wished him well in his retirement. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler stated that he appreciates Owen in the way that he brought joy and thoughtfulness to his work. Councillor Toner stated that he appreciates Mr. O’Riordan’s willingness to educate him on

issues. He said that he could always trust Mr. O’Riordan’s opinions. He thanked Mr. Riordan for his exemplary service to the City of Cambridge. NAOMIEe Stephen, Assistant to the City Council, who stated that her interactions with Mr. O’Riordan have always been very intelligent and respectful. She wished him a happy retirement with his family. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Simmons whished Mr. O’Riordan all the best that life has to offer. She stated that she always enjoyed working with Mr. O’Riordan. She noted that Mr. O’Riordan is always very polite, kind and responsive. She closed with an Irish prayer. Mr. O’Riordan stated that he has had a wonderful career in the City of Cambridge. He said that he has had such a fulfilling career in one place. He told a story regarding a St. Patrick’s Day parade that he and his wife attended that felt so inclusive which made a huge impression on both he and his wife. He said that within a few months, he was looking at jobs in the City of Cambridge. He stated that although there have been challenging times, he has had an enjoyable and fulfilling career. He stated his appreciation for the kind remarks. POLICY ORDERS Mayor Simmons recognized Vice Mayor McGovern who made a motion to adopt POR 2025 #101, POR 2025 #102 and POR 2025 #103. On a voice vote of nine members, the Policy Orders were adopted. Mayor Simmons spoke on POR 2025 #100 relative to an order requesting that the City Manager work with relevant City departments to explore creative solutions that reduce car dependency, while expanding access to parking options on near Broadway. Mayor Simmons stated that she appreciates the hard work of her colleagues. She said that with separate bike lanes coming to Broadway, it is time to figure out how this will come to pass while mitigating the worst of the consequences of that decision. She said she will not support this Policy Order. She said that she does not oppose bike safety. She said that she believes that it fails to reckon with the full reality of what these changes will mean for many residents. She noted that the order says nothing about the seniors and people with mobility challenges who live nearby or who receive services there. She explained that for these individuals, proximity to parking is not just about convenience, it is about access and independence. She said that this is about home health aides, case workers, plumbers, electricians, and Meals on Wheels drivers, who keep others safe, well and stable in their homes who will now struggle to find legal parking anywhere close. She said that this order treat mitigation as a matter of infrastructure and programming when it should also be a matter of equity, accessibility and shared sacrifice without a genuine analysis of who would be the most affected and assure that everyone can adapt equally. She said that mitigation needs to be more than a checklist of alternatives that work well on paper, it needs to be rooted in the lived experiences of people who do not have the luxury of choice when it comes to how they move around the city. She said that for these reasons, she will not support the order. Councillor Nolan noted that the intent of the Policy Order was to address the concerns heard from the community, recognizing that this does not solve the issue of the fact that when we deploy these lanes there will be fewer parking spaces. She said that this Policy Order speaks toward understanding that there will be people who will be affected by this. She explained that this Policy Order does not include everything, but it does include several specific ideas to make clear that we can mitigate at least some of the challenges of this and concerns that will be experienced by people by taking the steps such as the existing shuttle services, the Blue Bike stations, car sharing options and the whole idea tis that if we do that, we can find more parking available for people, including home health aides and people with mobility issues and people who do rely on a car. She said that it is clear in the Policy Order that we want to be sensitive to the needs of all residents, including those who rely on cars and walking. She said that she wants to assure everyone in the public that the intent is that this is not the last statement we will have on this, and it is one plea to the City to say that we really could be doing more to ensure that there is more parking available. Councillor Zusy said that this Policy Order introduces several things that are important. First, it asks the City to come up with creative ways to identify alternative parking for resident or means of reducing the demand for parking, and then secondly it asks

the Communications Department and the Community Development Department to work with the Department of Transportation so it is just not the Department of Transportation alone to come up with solutions. She shared other ideas for creating parking availability such as reaching out to owners of parking garages and lots and encouraging them to join the Flexible Parking Corridor Parking Program, opening up satellite parking garages and lots that are currently under-utilized in the city, creating a Broadway and Garden Street Parking and Permit Program exclusively for residents of those streets, giving those over 75 or with mobility issues parking preferences in their neighborhoods, opening up Zip Car spaces, reduction of the number of permits issued per person and per household, and increasing the costs of permits for people who have curb cuts and off street parking. Vice Mayor McGovern assumed that Chair at approximately 11:02 p.m. Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to adopt POR 2025 #100. The motion passed on a voice vote of eight members. Councillor Simmons voted no on this matter. Vice Mayor recognized Councillor Nolan relative to POR 2025 #104 relative to requesting the City Manager to work with relevant City departments to prepare an interim report on demolition requests and building permit applications in order to facilitate a discussion on the outcomes observed during the first six months of the new Multifamily Housing Zoning. Councillor Nolan stated that the Policy Order asks for an interim report on housing production which might be something prudent to do. She said it would be good to know what kind of projects are happening and determining an initial sense that it is meeting the goals of more housing, more affordable housing. She noted that it is important to have a baseline. She noted that only a one or two page memo is needed. Councillor Zusy added that it is essential that the City analyze the impacts and assess whether we are creating the affordable units that this ordinance has aspired to or whether it is having more unintended consequences that are actually doing the opposite. Vice Mayor McGovern stated that he will support this Policy Order. He noted that it will take a couple of years to know how this will play out. He pled with community organizations and neighborhood organizations to put forth accurate information in their e-mails and asked the organizations issue a clarification relating to demolition permit numbers. He said that it is being said that there have been 100 demolition permits when the reality is there have been only 54. He explained that 27 of those permits have come since February of 2025. He said that of those 27, 7 have been issued, 7 have been rejected and 13 are still in the process. He noted that the number of 54 is in line with 61 demolition permits in 2021, 40 demolition permits in 2022, 26 demolition permits in 2023 and 36 demolition permits in 2024. He said that the demolition permits are up a bit but they are not skyrocketing. Councillor Azeem added that the City Council was always going to get a one-year report. He said that we have talked about these numbers and the want of 12,500 units and so far there are two buildings that are maybe penciling which are Ellery Street and Western Avenue which is a total of less than 90 units. He said even if that is done every year, you will get maybe 1,000 units which get us to not even 10% of our goal. He noted that both of these projects can still be stopped. He said that many are saying that there is no process or review. He noted that the demolition delay for the Spears family home can stop the project. He said that the contract is based on the fact that they do not get a demolition delay. He said if they get a demolition delay, the project is over. He said that we are talking about two projects that might pencil this year in the entire city and he does not think it is a big deal as it is actually a very small amount of units of housing that we are talking about. He stated that it is good to have helpful, direct evidence. Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Nolan who made a motion to adopt POR 2025 #104. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members.

Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Siddiqui on Policy Order 2025 #105 asking the Human Services and Veterans Committee hold a meeting in Fall 2025 and extend an invitation to the Superintendent of Cambridge Public Schools and the School Committee to discuss the progress and future direction of the Cambridge Preschool Program. Councillor Siddiqui stated that this order was introduced to keep the conversation going. She noted that she appreciated the January Roundtable where the City Council heard about the progress being made and looked at the data while also discussing various changes. She said that another discussion regarding how the City is approaching the means testing for the program has been a critical part of ensuring that the policies reflect equity and access. She said that there is a need for broader discussions. She said that the idea is to go deeper into this issue in the Human Services Committee. Councillor Wilson said that she looks forward to having a future conversation on this matter as there needs to be a new plan, or just what is missing in the current plan, so that we can think about expansion and what that looks like. She said that it is important to service families in need. Councillor Zusy stated that it is always great to evaluate programs and she is interested in the impact of this program on legacy preschools such as the Garden Nursery School. Councillor Nolan stated that relevant City staff and any programs were not mentioned, and it is her assumption that the intent is to include them as well. Vice Mayor stated that all will be included. Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Siddiqui who made a motion to adopt POR 2025 #105. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. CALENDAR ITEMS ON THE TABLE No action was taken. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Vice Mayor McGovern made a motion to Place on File Unfinished Business Item #7, CMA 2025 #151, relative to an amendment to the Fresh Pond Golf Pro Shop Fund ordinance to enable the funds to be used to cover the purchase of office supplies for the shop and the purchase of supplies and services for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the golf course, shop, and parking lot. PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2025 Vice Mayor McGovern asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Vice Mayor McGovern made a motion to Ordain Unfinished Business Item #8, ORD 2025 #11, An Ordinance relative to Fresh Pond Golf Course Revolving Fund Amendments to Section 3.24.070 – Authorized Revolving Funds. PASSED TO A SECOND READING IN COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2025 ELIGIBLE TO BE ORDAINED JUNE 30, 2025.

Vice Mayor McGovern asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Toner who made a motion to adopt APP 2025 #25, a curb cut at 527 Green Street and APP 2025 #26, a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 13 Brattle Street. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. COMMUNICATIONS Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Mayor Simmons who made a motion to Place Communications 1-24 on file. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. RESOLUTIONS Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Mayor Simmons who made a motion to adopt all resolutions, making them unanimous upon adoption. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. COMMITTEE REPORTS Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Mayor Simmons who made a motion to Accept Committee Report #1 on Place on File. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Nolan who stated that ORD 2025 #12 should be Passed to a Second Reading. Vice Mayor McGovern made a motion to Pass ORD 2025 #12, the Mushla Marasao et al Zoning petition in regard to Article 5.28.21, 8.22.1, 8.22.2, Tbl 5.1. to a Second Reading. Vice Mayor McGovern asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes

Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM OTHER CITY OFFICERS Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Nolan who made a motion to Place COF 2025 #100 on File. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. LATE APPLICATION AND PETITION Vice Mayor McGovern stated that a late Application and Petition was filed so he moved Suspension of the Rules to bring that matter forward. Vice Mayor McGovern asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed. Vice Mayor McGovern stated that the late Application and Petition is for a curb cut at 45 Holden Street, APP 2025 #27. He noted that rather than delay this matter to the August 4, 2025 City Council meeting, it was added as a late Application and Petition. Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Toner who made a motion to approve APP 2025 #27. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. LATE RESOLUTIONS Vice Mayor McGovern made a motion to Suspend the Rules to bring forward late resolutions. Vice Mayor McGovern asked the Interim City Clerk to call the roll. Councillor Burhan Azeem – Yes Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern – Yes Councillor Patricia Nolan – Yes Councillor Jivan G. Sobrinho-Wheeler-Yes Councillor Sumbul Siddiqui – Yes Councillor Paul F. Toner – Yes Councillor Ayesha M. Wilson – Yes Councillor Catherine Zusy - Yes Mayor E. Denise Simmons – Yes Yes-9. Motion passed.

Vice Mayor McGovern stated that there are three late resolutions, RES 2025 #176 congratulating Shakeel Rajwani and Lin Wang on the birth of their son, RES 2025 #177 wishing Peter and Lorna Johnson a Happy 40th Anniversary, and RES 2025 #178 celebrating the 2025 Wilson and Bourne Family Reunion. Vice Mayor Simmons recognized Councillor Azeem who pulled late Resolution 2025 #176. Councillor Azeem stated his personal congratulations to Shekeel and Lin on the birth of their son. Vice Mayor McGovern made a motion to adopt RES 2025 #176, 2025 #177 and 2025 #178. The motion passed on a voice vote of nine members. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Wilson who said that on Monday the Army’s 250th celebration will take place at the Cambridge Common from 1-4 p.m. Vice Mayor McGovern recognized Councillor Siddiqui who made a motion to adjourn at 11:32 p.m. Clerk’s Notes: The City of Cambridge/22 Cit View records every City Council meeting and every City Council Committee meeting. It can be viewed at this link: Jun 30, 2025 5:30 PM - City Council - Regular Meeting