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AWAITING REPORT STATUS UPDATE 3.2.26
Awaiting Report Status Update 3.2.26
AR#
Date Passed
Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected
Date
Sponsors
Notes
26-02
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
03/23/26
Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui; Toner; Wilson; Zusy
26-03
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
04/06/26
Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner; Wilson
26-04
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
04/13/26
Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-
Wheeler
26-05
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
03/16/26
Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-
Wheeler
26-07
01/12/26
Restricting Eligibility for On-Street Resident Parking
Permits in New Transit-Oriented Developments.
Active
TBD
Zusy (Lead); Azeem; Nolan
26-08
01/12/26
That the City Manager is requested to direct the
appropriate City departments, including the Department of
Transportation, to evaluate and install a series of speed
humps along Fayerweather Street, with particular attention
to the stretch between Walnut Street and Field Street.
Active
03/16/26
Flaherty (Lead); Simmons (Lead); McGovern
26-09
01/12/26
That the City Manager is requested to direct the City
Solicitor and the Community Development Department to
review and report back to the Council on (i) legal
parameters related to City funding and Tourism
Destination Marketing District restrictions, and (ii)
oversight and accountability related to the operation of the
visitor information kiosk, and related governance
expectations, including alignment with City priorities.
Active
03/30/26
Flaherty (Lead); Simmons (Lead)
26-10
01/12/26
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant
departments to prepare for a Council discussion on best
future uses for City-owned properties and the processes
for redevelopment.
Active
04/06/26
Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui (Lead); Azeem; Zusy
To be responded to at a City Council
Roundtable
26-11
01/26/26
Incorporating plant-based solutions into the Sustainable
Cambridge initiative, incorporating plant-based purchasing
practices in City-operated events, and using municipal
communications channels to promote sustainable and
affordable food and drink practices throughout the City.
Active
03/16/26
Nolan (Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead);
McGovern; Siddiqui
Awaiting Report Status Update 3.2.26
AR#
Date Passed
Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected
Date
Sponsors
Notes
26-12
01/26/26
Prioritize pilot projects in 2026 without the use of a
consultant for an extensive pedestrianization study, and in
the medium-term consider how additional
pedestrianization of a section of Brattle Street by restoring
two-way traffic to JFK Street could enhance the Square.
Active
03/16/26
Nolan (Lead); Simmons (Lead); Siddiqui; Zusy
26-13
01/26/26
Provide an update regarding Policy Order 2025 #69 FY26
Operating Budget a continued commitment to Emergency
Housing Vouchers for Permanent Supportive Housing and
Mixed Status Families, and the Transition Wellness
Center.
Active
03/02/26
Al-Zubi (Lead); McGovern (Lead)
26-14
01/26/26
Comprehensive review of existing safety and security
measures at Cambridge City Hall, which shall include an
assessment of physical access controls, visitor screening
practices, on-site security staffing and training, emergency
response and evacuation protocols, and the use of
security technologies such as surveillance systems and
alarm monitoring.
Active
TBD
Flaherty (Lead); Simmons (Lead)
26-15
02/09/26
Examine if and how the City may prevent the hiring by the
Cambridge Police Department of any sworn officer who
was hired by Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
Homeland Security Investigations, or Customs and Border
Patrol.
Active
TBD
Al-Zubi (Lead); McGovern (Lead); Sobrinho-
Wheeler (Lead)
26-16
02/09/26
Direct CDD to examine the feasibility, legal
considerations, and administrative requirements of
permitting qualified third-party guarantors or co-signers for
applicants to Inclusionary Housing units and provide
recommendations as to whether such a policy could
responsibly expand access to these units.
Pending
TBD
Azeem (Lead); McGovern (Lead); Simmons
(Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead)
26-17
02/09/26
Direct the Law Department to draft ordinance language
restricting the use of City-owned or City-controlled
property, facilities, resources, and personnel for the
purposes of federal civil immigration enforcement
Pending
TBD
Al-Zubi (Lead); Azeem (Lead); McGovern
(Lead); Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui (Lead);
Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Zusy (Lead)
26-18
02/09/26
Review the city’s digital equity work to date, including the
study’s recommendations and all steps taken since the
study conclusion in order to update the evaluation of
existing internet access programs, assessing whether
residents’ digital needs are or could be better provided for
and to propose how we can better meet their needs and to
report back to the Council by June 2026 on internet
access programs.
Pending
TBD
McGovern (Lead); Nolan (Lead); Sobrinho-
Wheeler (Lead); Zusy (Lead)