an update regarding legislative activity

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 10, 2025 City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone removed], tty/TDD [phone removed]. Monday, February 10, 2025 3:00 PM Special Meeting of the City Council The purpose of the meeting is to go in to Executive Session to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the City Manager. There will be public comment. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, February 10, 2025 5:30PM Regular City Council Meeting THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:30PM The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the update to the Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP) Annual Report. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:00PM The Special Committee of the Whole will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025 to resume the review and discussion of recommendations from the Charter Review Committee and any additional suggestions from the full City Council pertaining to the Cambridge City Charter. This is a continuation of the public hearing that began on December 9, 2024, that reconvened and recessed again on January 27, 2025. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Monday, February 24, 2025 10:00AM The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the launch of the Cambridge Net Zero Transportation Plan (NZTP). THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 10, 2025 City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone removed], tty/TDD [phone removed]. Monday, February 24, 2025 5:30PM Roundtable/Working Meeting with the Cambridge City Council and the School Committee to discuss FY26 Cambridge Public Schools budget priorities THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC COMMENT THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:30AM The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing with the City Solicitor and the Community Development Department, Economic Opportunity Division, to discuss concerns with vacant store front in Cambridge, and prior efforts and possible options such as new policies, taxes, and/or fines to reduce the number of vacant store fronts in Cambridge. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:00PM The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss tenant-paid broker fees and other housing fees and the options that the city and state government have to regulate them. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Wednesday, March 5, 2025 3:00PM The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing to receive an update on the state of the arts in Cambridge and discuss how the City is currently supporting artists and art organizations through grant programs and funding, with a focus on the Central Square Cultural district. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 10, 2025 City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City Clerk, [phone removed], tty/TDD [phone removed]. Thursday, March 20, 2025 3:00PM The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public meeting on March 20, 2025, from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. This meeting will be a Cannabis Roundtable with cannabis businesses to discuss issues facing the retail cannabis industry in Cambridge and discuss potential changes, including adjustments to the current 1,800 foot buffer zones and introduction of social consumption. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom) Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:00PM The Finance Committee will hold a public meeting to receive a status update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in Cambridge, as well as to review and discuss the Police Department budget for FY26 before it is submitted to the City Manager, as required under Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 2.74.040. THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED (Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)