Awaiting Report Status Update 12.15.25

Awaiting Report Status Update 12.15.25 AR# Date Passed Policy Order Summary Status Expected Date 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 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 12/15/25 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 25-049 09/08/25 Develop a comprehensive policy for future private development projects in the city Active 12/15/25 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 25-054 09/15/25 Review current crisis prevention protocols, strengthen them by clearly defining the role and deployment of mental health professionals Active 12/15/25 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 12/15/25 25-061 10/06/25 Provide an update on efforts to maintain cleanliness and safety in the area on Alewife Paths near Russell Field. Active 12/22/25 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 25-065 10/27/25 examine how to improve connectivity north of Rindge Avenue during the Linear Park Reconstruction Project so that vulnerable road users can bypass Rindge Avenue and Cedar Street where possible. Active 12/15/25

Awaiting Report Status Update 12.15.25 AR# Date Passed Policy Order Summary Status Expected Date 25-066 11/17/25 Confer with the Executive Director of the Council on Aging and other relevant City departments to explore the feasibility of creating a dedicated position or function focused on triaging and directing senior residents to appropriate services and supports. Active 12/15/25 25-067 12/08/25 Assess opportunities to improve the consistency of how meeting information is posted and accessed on the City’s website – including clearer navigation paths, standardized posting practices, and improved user-friendliness – and report back to the City Council on recommended steps. Active TBD 25-068 12/08/25 Streamline the permitting process, including but not limited to creating a central role dedicated to the permitting process, the creation of a unified online permitting portal, and standardized timelines, and report back to the City Council not later than March 2026. Pending TBD 25-069 12/08/25 Review the previous home rule petition and prepare a new petition that would allow Cambridge to enact a Real Estate Transfer Fee to be sent to the state legislature. Pending TBD