an update regarding legislative activity

1 2024-2025 COMMITTEE REFERRAL LIST (As of 6/5/2025) Civic Unity Committee Policy Order re: Establishing a Task Force on Cambridge's African American/Black Residents POR 2022 #138 of August 1, 2022. Black Men and Boys Commission. POR 2022 #139 of August 1, 2022. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-28, regarding an outreach plan for Central Square rezoning. CMA 2024 #146 of June 24, 2024. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the City Manager’s LGBTQ+ Friendly Housing Task Force Final Report. CMA 2024 #238 of November 18, 2024. That the City Manager is requested to appoint the members of a working committee tasked with integrating the objectives of both the Task Force to Examine the Status and Wellbeing of the City’s African American/Black Population and the Commission on the Status of Black Men and Boys into a unified, actionable framework. POR 2025 #31 of March 17, 2025. Finance Committee Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $570,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Police Extraordinary Expenditures account for the procurement of replacement firearms for the Police Department. These funds would support the purchase of replacement firearms for the Department. Police Department firearms are typically replaced on approximately a ten-year cycle. The manufacturer has ceased production of the model currently used and replacements are almost impossible to source. It is important that department personnel are all trained on the same firearm to ensure safety and interoperability. CMA 2025 #40 of March 17, 2025. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $160,000 from Free Cash to the Public Investment Fund Police Extraordinary Expenditures account for the procurement of a new fully electric accessible transport wagon. This funding will allow the purchase of a fully electric, American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant transport wagon to replace one of the aging F350s. The new vehicle will ensure the safe and comfortable transport of community members to court, shelters, and other service providers. CMA 2025 #41 of March 17, 2025. Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Orders and Awaiting Reports for the New Term. CMA 2024 #4 of January 8, 2024. Foreign Policy in Council. POR 2024 #13 of February 12, 2024. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-54, regarding a review of Curb Cut Policies. CMA 2025 #18 of January 27, 2025.

2 Discussion of enfranchising non-citizens in municipal elections and consideration of a separate Home Rule Petition. Discussion of enfranchising 16- and 17-year-olds in municipal elections and consideration of a separate Home Rule Petition. Discussion of moving municipal elections to even years and consideration of a separate Home Rule Petition. That the City Council approve the motions that passed favorably in the Special Committee of the Whole/Charter Review on March 28, 2025. POR 2025 #55 of April 14, 2025. Health and Environment Committee That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare a Home Rule Petition to enact legislation which would allow the City of Cambridge to prohibit associations from unreasonably restricting the use of a solar energy system. POR 2024 #144 of November 18, 2024. Housing Committee Planning Bd update on allowing multifamily housing citywide. CMA 2022 #84 of April 25, 2022. A communication transmitted from Owen C. O'Riordan, Acting City Manager, relative to submission of the Affordable Housing Overlay Annual Report. CMA 2022 #165 of August 1, 2022. A communication transmitted from Owen C. O'Riordan, Acting City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 21-35 regarding options to update the HomeBridge and Homeownership Programs. CMA 2022 #166 of August 1, 2022. That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments including the Affordable Housing Trust, Community Development Department and Law Department to review the attached zoning proposal and report back to the City Council with an initial assessment regarding the feasibility and efficacy of such an approach no later than October 31, 2023. Calendar Item #2 (POR 2023 #157) of September 18, 2023. That the City Manager is requested to 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. POR 2024 #20 of February 26, 2024. That the City Manager is hereby directed to confer with the City Manager’s Housing Liaison, Community Development Department, and the Cambridge Housing Authority on the feasibility of municipally-funded housing vouchers. POR 2024 #24 of February 26, 2024. Human Services and Veterans Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update from the Human Resources Department. CMA 2024 #221 of October 21, 2024. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Cambridge Out of School Time (OST)

3 Expansion Study Report. CMA 2025 #127 of May 19, 2025. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Executive Summary of the City’s Community Benefits Advisory Committee’s work over the past several years. CMA 2025 #128 of May 19, 2025. Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-23 regarding a Citywide Shuttle Bus Pilot program. CMA 2025 #84 of April 14, 2025. Ordinance Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-26, regarding clarification on the Wage Theft Ordinance. CMA 2024 #196 of September 9, 2024. A Zoning Amendment Petition has been received from Mushla Marasao et al in regard to Article 5.28.21, 8.22.1, 8.22.2, Tbl 5.1. APP 2025 #11 of March 17, 2025. Public Safety Committee A communication was received from Brian Coor Executive Director, Cambridge Peace Commission, Executive Director, Police Review & Advisory Board, transmitting Police Review and Advisory Board Quarterly Reports for 2023 Q2 and Q3. COF 2024 #3 of January 8, 2024. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the Community Safety Department. CMA 2025 #103 of April 28, 2025. Special Committee of the Whole/Charter Review A communication was received from City Solicitor Magan B. Bayer, transmitting City Charter - Update Regarding Alternative Mayoral Selection Proposals and Other Updates. COF 2025 #42 of March 17, 2025. Transportation and Public Utilities Committee Implementing a similar program and any other ways to enforce the anti-idling law. POR 2022 #55 of April 25, 2022. That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to review the Across Sidewalk Electric Vehicle Charging (EV) Permit Pilot Program, eliminate the $200 annual permit fee and determine if the process can be simplified. POR 2024 #7. Calendar Item #1 of January 29, 2024. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Parking Study Executive Summary. CMA 2024 #58 of March 25, 2024. AR Response RE: No. 24-15: Recommendations for adjusting parking permit fee. CMA 2024 #106 of May 20, 2024. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-23 regarding a Citywide Shuttle Bus Pilot program. CMA 2025 #84 of April 14, 2025.