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Awaiting Report Status Update 4.8.24
Awaiting Report Status Update 4/8/24
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
Awaiting Report Status Update 4/8/24
AR #
Date Passed Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
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)
24-015
03/18/24
Recommendations for adjusting parking permit fees
to better align with associated costs.
Active
05/20/24
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.
Active
05/13/24
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