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Awaiting Report Status Update 09.15.25
Awaiting Report Status Update 09.15.25
AR#
Date Passed
Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
25-005
02/03/25
Prepare a report on the use of M.G.L. Ch. 40U to determine which local statutes
can be enforced by the local-option procedure in order to better collect fines in
violation of Cambridge ordinances and provide a recommendation to the City
Council for implementation of Ch. 40U procedures.
Active
09/29/25
Nolan (Lead); Toner; Zusy
25-012
03/03/25
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 abatements.
Pending
TBD
McGovern (Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui;
Simmons
25-020
03/24/25
That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development
Department to develop a timeline for the next Incentive Zoning Nexus Study.
Active
TBD
Siddiqui (Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler
(Lead); Wilson (Lead); Toner; Zusy
25-027
05/05/25
Investigate bike pod storage options to be placed in suitable areas in the City to
provide residents and visitors safe storage options.
Active
09/15/25
Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); McGovern;
Nolan; Siddiqui
25-029
05/12/25
That the City Manager is requested to work with the School Department, the
Department of Public Works, and other relevant departments to ensure that all city
owned parking lots, with a focus on school complexes, including the still under
construction parking at Tobin/Darby Vassal school complex, could be made
available for after-hours use by residents.
Active
TBD
Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui; Toner; Wilson;
Zusy
25-032
05/19/25
That the City Manager is requested to meet with the leadership of the Harvard
Square Business Association to discuss the proposal and to take the necessary
steps to facilitate the release of $72,000 to fund the RFP development for the
tunnel engineering study.
Active
09/15/25
Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui;
Toner
25-034
06/09/25
to work with relevant City departments to determine whether the City Council can
revoke an already approved curb cut application if said application was incomplete
due to applicant failure
Active
09/29/25
Nolan (Lead); Zusy
25-038
06/16/25
the City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Transportation to
evaluate adjustments to meter enforcement hours on Broadway Segment A,
designating 25 spaces as residential permit parking overnight to increase
overnight parking access for residents.
Active
09/15/25
Siddiqui (Lead); McGovern; Nolan;
Sobrinho-Wheeler
25-039
06/16/25
the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Cambridge
Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of modifying non-resident
parking permit fees for households in within the Broadway Segment A project
area, including offering a discounted rate structure for permits that are requested
by residents with low- income residents.
Active
09/15/25
Siddiqui (Lead); Azeem; McGovern;
Nolan
25-040
06/23/25
the City Manager requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft amendments to the
Community Benefits Ordinance that allow for the use of funds for capital
expenses, provided that such expenses clearly advance the goals of the
Community Benefits program
Pending
TBD
Siddiqui (Lead); McGovern; Sobrinho-
Wheeler; Wilson
25-041
06/30/25
the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to explore
creative solutions that reduce car dependency, while expanding access to parking
options nearby Broadway.
Active
09/15/25
Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Zusy
25-042
06/30/25
the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to continue
to work with stakeholders in the area including Harvard University and the Harvard
Square Business Association to pursue options for pedestrianization on Lower
Bow Street and to report on the option for automatic bollards for Winthrop and/or
Bow Street.
Active
09/15/25
Nolan; Sobrinho-Wheeler
25-043
06/30/25
the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare
an interim report on demolition requests and building permit applications, in order
to facilitate a discussion on the outcomes observed during the first six months of
the new Multifamily Housing Zoning.
Active
09/15/25
Nolan (Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui
25-044
08/04/25
Conduct a comprehensive review of current permitting fees for residential
development projects, with a focus on identifying opportunities to create a tiered
fee structure that reduces or eliminates fees entirely particularly for smaller-scale
and affordable housing developments.
Active
TBD
Toner (Lead); Azeem; Nolan; Simmons;
Wilson
25-045
08/04/25
Develop a plan to install needle drop boxes in identified problem areas throughout
the city.
Active
09/15/25
McGovern (Lead); Siddiqui; Wilson
Awaiting Report Status Update 09.15.25
AR#
Date Passed
Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
25-46
09/08/25
Coordinate with the Community Safety Department, the Cambridge Police
Department, and other relevant parties to ensure that the overnight use of the
garden area between St. James Episcopal Church and the Beech Street condos
is actively monitored
Active
TBD
Simmons (Lead); Toner
25-47
09/08/25
Assess the current accessible parking capacity in the vicinity of Kendall Square
and identify potential solutions, which may include adding dedicated accessible
parking spaces, creating short-term accessible loading/unloading zones, or
implementing other reasonable accommodations
Pending
TBD
Simmons (Lead); McGovern
25-48
09/08/25
Establish a formal policy that clearly defines the City’s role and financial
responsibilities in supporting large-scale public events hosted by Cambridge-
based non-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Active
TBD
Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner;
Wilson
25-49
09/08/25
Develop a comprehensive policy for future private development projects in the city Pending
TBD
Toner (Lead); Azeem; Nolan; Simmons;
Zusy
25-50
09/08/25
Report back to the City Council no later than the September 15, 2025 City Council
meeting on the Policy Order regarding the deadline for Charter Change
Active
09/15/25
Simmons (Lead); Toner
25-51
09/08/25
Seek input from the community as well as direct outreach to condo owners and
short-term rental operators and develop additional recommendations based on
the discussion in the Ordinance Committee
Active
TBD
Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui;
Sobrinho-Wheeler
25-52
09/08/25
Report back to the City Council and inform the community of the work of, and
when the recommendations coming from the Micromobility Commission will be
available
Pending
TBD
Nolan (Lead); Azeem; McGovern;
Toner; Zusy
25-53
09/08/25
Implications of deploying license plate readers and provide recommendations as
to whether adjustments in plans for deployment should be made in light of
changes since approval in February
Pending
TBD
Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui; Sobrinho-
Wheeler