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Awaiting Report Status Update 10.06.25
Awaiting Report Status Update 10.06.25
AR#
Date Passed Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
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
25-034
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
10/13/25
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
25-046
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
25-047
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
25-048
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
25-049
09/08/25
Develop a comprehensive policy for future private development projects in
the city
Pending
TBD
Toner (Lead); Azeem; Nolan;
Simmons; Zusy
25-051
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
25-052
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
25-053
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
Awaiting Report Status Update 10.06.25
AR#
Date Passed Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
25-054
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
25-055
09/15/25
Evaluate and implement ICE Encounter Guidance
Active
10/06/25
Simmons (Lead); McGovern
25-056
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
25-057
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
25-059
09/29/25
Explore all steps towards advancing social housing in Cambridge
Pending
TBD
Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem;
McGovern; Nolan; Siddiqui; Wilson
25-060
09/29/25
Provide a recommendation on the site conditions of 25 Lowell Street and
considerations and process for determining the future use of the property.
Pending
TBD
Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui;
Toner