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Awaiting Report Status Update 4/1/24
Awaiting Report Status Update 3.28.24
AR #
Date Passed
Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
24-006
02/12/24
Research rules and regulations governing the use of
Electric Micromobility Devices and what, if any,
authority Cambridge has to introduce its own
regulations of these Devices including speed and
location of use
Active
04/08/24
Pickett (Lead); Nolan; Toner;
Wilson
24-008
02/26/24
Present recommendations for the refinement and
improvement of the housing permitting process to the
City Council, with a focus on reducing delays,
minimizing costs, and enhancing clarity and
accessibility for all stakeholders.
Reviewing
TBD
Azeem (Lead); McGovern; Nolan;
Sobrinho-Wheeler
24-009
02/26/24
Confer with the City Manager’s Housing Liaison,
Community Development Department, and the
Cambridge Housing Authority on the feasibility of
municipally-funded housing vouchers and identification
of potential existing revenue sources including
unallocated ARPA funds, the Affordable Housing Trust
and CPA dollars for funding such program, and report
back to the City Council in a timely manner
Active
04/29/24
Siddiqui (Lead); Azeem; Sobrinho-
Wheeler; Wilson
24-012
03/04/24
Recommend ordinance amendments to the City of
Cambridge Tenant Rights and Resources Ordinance,
Chapter 8.71 of the City Code, to ensure that all
Cambridge landlords and tenants receive annual
notice from the City, for example in October, of these
and other rights and resources; include in the FY25
budget amounts sufficient to carry out these policies;
report back to the Housing Committee on progress
within a reasonable time before filing the city FY25
budget.
Active
04/08/24
McGovern (Lead); Siddiqui (Lead);
Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem
24-013
03/18/24
Work with relevant City departments and meet with the
MBTA and City of Boston in advance of the July Red
Line shutdown about the implementation of a fare-free
1 bus program.
Active
04/29/24
Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem;
McGovern; Siddiqui
24-014
03/18/24
Investigate and determine what measures, if any, can
be taken to mitigate the noise impacts of waste
management disposal operations on residents in the
North Point District while remaining compliant with
existing legal requirements.
Active
04/29/24
Simmons (Lead)
Awaiting Report Status Update 3.28.24
AR #
Date Passed
Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
24-015
03/18/24
Recommendations for adjusting parking permit fees to
better align with associated costs.
Reviewing
TBD
Nolan (Lead); Azeem
24-016
03/18/24
Develop ways to fund support of decarbonization and
clean energy projects and technical assistance for
property owners of all types especially those with
limited resources, with an initial focus on work
associated with BEUDO emissions reduction
requirements.
Reviewing
TBD
Nolan; Pickett; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-
Wheeler
24-017
03/25/24
Study whether the City Council could add maximum lot
area per dwelling unit, maximum setback
requirements, and minimum floor area ratios in some
districts or as part of an overlay in the Zoning
Ordinance and whether the City Council could require
a special permit for a down conversion in
developments that would result in a net loss of
housing units.
Reviewing
TBD
Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem;
Nolan; Wilson
24-018
03/25/24
Work with the chairs of the Housing Committee to
create zoning language that effectively promotes multi-
family housing, including income-restricted affordable
housing with the goal of having viable housing for
everyone especially lower-income residents.
Reviewing
TBD
Azeem (Lead); McGovern;
Siddiqui; Wilson
24-019
03/25/24
Determine whether the City could provide incentives
for residents who do not have cars.
Reviewing
TBD
Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead);
McGovern; Nolan; Siddiqui