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Updated Awaiting Report Status 10.27
Awaiting Report Status Update 10.27.25
AR#
Date
Passed
Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Da 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.
Active
TBD
McGovern (Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui;
Simmons
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
25-040
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
Active
12/08/25
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
12/15/25
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
Active
11/03/25
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
12/08/25
Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner;
Wilson
25-049
09/08/25
Develop a comprehensive policy for future private development projects in
the city
Active
12/08/25
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
11/24/25
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
Active
11/03/25
Nolan (Lead); Azeem; McGovern;
Toner; Zusy
25-054
09/15/25
Review current crisis prevention protocols, strengthen them by clearly
defining the role and deployment of mental health professionals
Active
TBD
Wilson (Lead); Siddiqui
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.
Active
11/03/25
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.
Active
TBD
Azeem (Lead); Nolan; Siddiqui;
Sobrinho-Wheeler
25-058
09/29/25
Explore all steps towards advancing social housing in Cambridge
Active
TBD
Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem;
McGovern; Nolan; Siddiqui; Wilson
Awaiting Report Status Update 10.27.25
AR#
Date
Passed
Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Da Sponsors
Notes
25-059
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
25-060
10/06/25
Work with the Department of Public Works, the Department of Public
Health, and any relevant environmental consultants to provide a
comprehensive report on Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park.
Active
TBD
Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner
25-061
10/06/25
Provide an update on efforts to maintain cleanliness and safety in the area
on Alewife Paths near Russell Field.
Pending
TBD
Nolan (Lead); Toner; Wilson
25-062
10/06/25
Consider a plan to better utilize the Russell Youth and Community Center.
Active
12/08/25
Nolan (Lead); Toner
25-063
10/20/25
reach out to representatives from Eversource to coordinate at least four
public open-house meetings in the coming weeks regarding heat and
electricity costs.
Pending
TBD
Simmons (Lead); McGovern
25-064
10/20/25
work with relevant departments to report back to the City Council on
current efforts towards poison ivy control in the Fresh Pond Master Plan as
well as recommended improvements for signage and regular maintenance
planning.
Active
12/15/25
Nolan (Lead); Toner (Lead);
McGovern; Zusy