Awaiting Report Status Update 09.29.25

Awaiting Report Status Update 09.29.25 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 10/06/25 Siddiqui (Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Wilson (Lead); Toner; Zusy 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. Answered/ 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 10/06/25 Nolan (Lead); Zusy 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 25-044 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 25-46 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 10/20/25 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 25-51 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); McGovern; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-Wheeler 25-54 09/15/25 Review current crisis prevention protocols, strengthen them by clearly defining the role and deployment of mental health professionals Pending TBD Wilson (Lead); Siddiqui 25-55 09/15/25 Evaluate and implement ICE Encounter Guidance Active TBD Simmons (Lead); McGovern 25-56 09/15/25 Provide an update on rodent control measures citywide and especially how the City addresses rodent mitigation through large construction projects, both public and private. Pending TBD Nolan (Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui; Wilson 25-57 09/15/25 Develop and present to the City Council a proposed policy for the timely release of body-worn camera footage. Pending TBD Azeem (Lead); Nolan; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-Wheeler