Executive Summary
The Cambridge City Council convened in open session on September 23, 2026, and voted to enter into executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Columbia Street LLC v. City (Land Court Docket No. 25 MISC 000746) and OND 1740 Investors LLC v. City (Middlesex Superior Court Docket No. 26 CV 02295). Open meeting discussion was cited as having a potential detrimental effect on the City's litigating position. The Council announced it would not return to open session following the executive session and adjourned accordingly.
Motion to Enter Executive Session
- Quorum was present with six members recorded as present and three recorded as absent.
- Mayor Siddiqui stated that pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, adopted by the Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the City was authorized to use remote participation.
- The Council convened to enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to active litigation, specifically:
- Columbia Street LLC v. City, Docket No. 25 MISC 000746 (civil case in the Land Court)
- OND 1740 Investors LLC v. City, Docket No. 26 CV 02295 (civil case in Middlesex Superior Court)
- Mayor Siddiqui noted that "discussing these matters in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the city."
- It was announced that no public comment would be taken, and the Council would adjourn directly from executive session without returning to open session.
- Vice Mayor Azeem moved to enter executive session.
- Passed 6-0 (Absent: Al-Zubi, Simmons).