City Council · Regular Meeting, March 3, 2025

• City Manager's report2025 · #27📁 Placed on file, unanimousan update regarding Federal fundingSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2025 #27
• City Manager's report2025 · #28✅ Order adopted, unanimousa recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the Cambridge City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form for the replacement of the Cambridgeport School building roofSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerschools📖 read CMA 2025 #28
• City Manager's report2025 · #29📁 Placed on file, 8–0an update on Supplier DiversitySubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager📖 readCMA 2025 #29
• City Manager's report2025 · #30✅ Approved, unanimousthe appointment of David Freilach, Rachel Dowley Alexander, and Chris Herlich as members and the reappointment of Kai Alexis Smith as a member of the Public Art Commission for a term of three yearsSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerarts📖 read CMA 2025 #30
• City Manager's report2025 · #31📁 Placed on file, unanimousAwaiting Report Item Number 24-63 regarding recognizing and honoring the Massachusett TribeSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerbudget📖 readCMA 2025 #31
• City Manager's report2025 · #32📁 Placed on file, 8–0changes in the Clerk Department ordinance regarding a fee increaseSubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City Managerzoning📖 readCMA 2025 #32
• City Manager's report2025 · #34📁 Placed on file, unanimousa request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase of real property, off Cambridge/Concord Turnpike in Lincoln, Massachusetts, near the Hobbs Brook Reservoir. Discussing this matter in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the CitySubmitted by Yi-An Huang, City ManagerCMA 2025 #34

• City officer's report2025 · #36an update regarding legislative activityartsbudgethousing generalpolice safetyzoning📖 read COF 2025 #36

293 resident communications received for this meeting, on zoning (200) · housing general (184) · broadband (59) · transit traffic (45) · affordable housing (39). Individual letters are summarized in the city's agenda and are not republished here, by policy.

• Policy order2025 · #17✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousAsks the City Manager to direct the appropriate City staff to explore potential actions the City can take to mitigate the impact of Eversource price hikesCouncil request📖 readPOR 2025 #17
• Policy order2025 · #18✅ Order adopted as amended, unanimousCity Council go on record reaffirming that Cambridge is a Sanctuary City not only for immigrants but also for all marginalized communities, including transgender and nonbinary individualsCouncil orderhousing generalschools📖 readPOR 2025 #18
• Policy order2025 · #19✅ Order adopted as amended, 7–0Asks the City Manager to direct the appropriate City staff to coordinate with the MBTA in finding ways in which to strengthen safety measuresCouncil requestpolice safetyschoolstransit traffic📖 readPOR 2025 #19
• Policy order2025 · #20✅ Order adopted, 8–0Asks the City Manager to exert all appropriate influence on EZ Ride and Passio to take immediate and concrete steps to fully resolve tracking deficiencies and improve real-time transit accuracy for ridersCouncil requesttransit trafficPOR 2025 #20
• Policy order2025 · #21✅ Order adopted as amended, 8–0Asks the City Manager to work with all appropriate Departments to develop language to create an “Affordable Rent Incentive Program” program for Cambridge and to report back to the City Council with option, including the percentage of possible tax abatementsCouncil requestaffordable housingbudgethomelessnesshousing generaltenants rent📖 readPOR 2025 #21
• Policy order2025 · #22✅ Order adopted, 7–0Asks the City Manager to demand information from Eversource regarding concerns following the transformer explosion at 17 Edmunds Street on February 19, 2025Council requestPOR 2025 #22
• Policy order2025 · #23✅ Order adopted as amended, 7–0Asks the City Manager to commit to prioritizing snow removal from crosswalks and pedestrian islands for the rest of this and future snow seasons and direct appropriate City staff to generate a policy for prioritizing snow removal from crosswalks and pedestrian islands after snow stormsCouncil requestbike lanestransit traffic📖 readPOR 2025 #23
• Policy order2025 · #24✅ Order adopted as amended, 7–1Asks the City Manager to work with the Law Department to draft a home rule petition allowing Cambridge to end the practice of property owners passing on broker’s fees to tenantsCouncil requesthousing generaltenants rent📖 readPOR 2025 #24
• Policy order2025 · #25✅ Order adopted as amendedAsks the City Manager to work with relevant staff to present a zoning petition to the City Council for consideration on maximum unit sizeCouncil requesthousing generalzoning📖 readCHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR TONER IN COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2025POR 2025 #25
• Policy order2025 · #26✅ Order adopted, 7–1City Council go on record in support of HD.2996/SD.1305 An Act to Regulate Junk Fees in Housing and HD.238/SD.35 An Act Eliminating Forced Broker’s FeesCouncil orderhousing generalPOR 2025 #26
• Policy order2025 · #27✅ Order adopted, unanimousCity Council urges the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and MassHealth without delay to fully recognize BCaBAs for the purpose of reimbursement and implement a three-tier delivery model for ABA servicesCouncil orderPOR 2025 #27
• Policy order2025 · #28⊘ Order withdrawn, 8–0Cambridge City Council go on record supporting Teamsters Local 25 should they decide to take action, including extending picket lines to every Stop & Shop store in New England, and demanding that Ahold Delhaize and Stop & Shop return to the bargaining table in good faithCouncil orderPOR 2025 #28
• Policy order2025 · #29✅ Order adopted as amended, 7–1The City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to create a plaque to be placed at the entrance of or inside City Hall that demonstrates the values that the Cambridge City Council upholds of the separation of church and state and gender equality📖 readPOR 2025 #29
• Policy order2025 · #30✅ Order adopted, 8–0Policy Order Re Canceling March 10 City Council MeetingPOR 2025 #30

• Resolution2025 · #39✅ Order adopted, 8–0City Council go on record extending Congratulations to the NAACP Awardees 2025Council orderRES 2025 #39
• Resolution2025 · #40✅ Order adopted, 8–0Condolences on the death of Eugene GoodwinRES 2025 #40
• Resolution2025 · #41✅ Order adopted, 8–0Congratulations to Philip Chu on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Departmentpolice safetyRES 2025 #41
• Resolution2025 · #42✅ Order adopted, 8–0Congratulations to Frank Greenidge on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Departmentpolice safetyRES 2025 #42
• Resolution2025 · #43✅ Order adopted, 8–0Congratulations to Paul Holder on his retirement from the Cambridge Health AllianceRES 2025 #43
• Resolution2025 · #44✅ Order adopted, 8–0Congratulations to Christopher Samuel on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Departmentpolice safetyRES 2025 #44
• Resolution2025 · #45✅ Order adopted, 8–0Congratulations to Anthony Santiago on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Departmentpolice safetyRES 2025 #45
• Resolution2025 · #46✅ Order adopted as amended, 8–0Congratulations to Lovestruck Books on its Grand Opening in CambridgeRES 2025 #46
• Resolution2025 · #47✅ Order adopted, 8–0Condolences on the death of Kevin ClarkRES 2025 #47
• Resolution2025 · #48✅ Order adopted, 8–0Condolence Resolution for Pamela J. HardingRES 2025 #48

• OrdinanceORD 2025 # 4✅ Ordained as amended, unanimousAn Ordinance has been received from the City Clerk, relative to Chapter 2.24 - City Clerk Department, Section 2.24.050 entitled "Fee Schedule"zoning📖 readORD 2025 # 4

• Application / petition2025 · #8✅ Order adopted, 8–048 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue between Everett Street and Upland Street announcing Lesley University with Student Artwork from February 2025 through February 2026Application from Lesley University📖 readAPP 2025 #8
• Application / petition2025 · #9✅ Order adopted, 8–0a projecting sign at the premises numbered 14 JFK StreetApplication from Russell House Tavern📖 readapproval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, CommuniAPP 2025 #9
• Application / petition2025 · #10✅ Order adopteda curb cut at the premises numbered 177 Hancock Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from the neighborhood associationApplication from Brinn Sanderstransit trafficzoning📖 read APP 2025 #10

• Report status2025 · #6Awaiting Report Status Update 03.03.25affordable housingbike lanesclimatehousing generaltransit traffic📖 readARS-25-6
• Awaiting report2025 · #6✅ Report received and acceptedThe City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to investigate safety improvements such as signalization to the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge Street, and Warren Street, and to implement these changes as soon as possibletransit trafficAR-25-6
• Awaiting report2025 · #7✅ Report received and acceptedThe City Manager is requested to work with appropriate departments to prepare a communication to DCR Commissioner Arrigo, urging that a study of traffic conditions at the intersections of Western Avenue and River Street at Memorial Drive and Soldiers Field Road (commonly referred to as “the box”), be included in their FY26 Capital Plantransit trafficAR-25-7
• Awaiting report2025 · #8✅ Report received and acceptedThe City Manager is requested to create a plan with a schedule and milestones to move forward with the creation of a Municipal Broadband Network and present it for consideration by the Council at a Finance Committee meeting in the context of capital projects for coming yearsbroadbandAR-25-8
• Awaiting report2025 · #9✅ Report received and acceptedThe City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant departments about exploring how the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department can advance protection of Cambridge students and other bus riders as authorized by the two new Massachusetts lawsschoolstransit trafficAR-25-9

• Health & Environment Committee hearing of 2025-02-11 · Report Accepted [Unanimous]