Galluccio said that despite the other councillor votes for the moratorium, he said he hopes discussion will still continue on the proposal.
"I do think the Council sent a message that we need to continue the process," Galluccio said.
Harvard's Director of Community Relations, Mary H. Power, said that last month the University would continue to have meetings with residents about the museum proposal and will study concerns about traffic impacts and building design.
University officials could not be reached for comment on the passage of moratorium.
Jack Prescott Loose, who authored the moratorium, said he also hopes an open dialogue will continue between residents and the University.
"I hope this creates a more level playing field so we can engage in an intelligent conversation," Loose said.