Awaiting Report Status Update 12.22.25

Awaiting Report Status Update 12.22.25 AR# Date Passed Policy Order Summary Status Expected Date Sponsors Notes 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 25-048 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 25-051 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 25-061 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 Nolan (Lead); Toner; Wilson 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 Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Nolan; Sobrinho-Wheeler; Toner; Zusy 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. Active TBD Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-Wheeler 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. Active TBD Azeem (Lead); McGovern; Nolan; Toner; Zusy