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Awaiting Report Status Update 3.23.26
Awaiting Report Status Update 3.23.26
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
04/06/26
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
04/13/26
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
26-07
01/12/26
Restricting Eligibility for On-Street Resident Parking Permits in
New Transit-Oriented Developments.
Active
TBD
Zusy (Lead); Azeem; Nolan
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
26-12
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
03/30/26
Nolan (Lead); Simmons (Lead);
Siddiqui; Zusy
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
04/06/26
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)
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Awaiting Report Status Update 3.23.26
AR#
Date Passed Policy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
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
Active
03/30/26
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)
26-19
03/02/26
Order in support of transparency and consistent publication of
meeting agendas and materials.
Pending
TBD
Simmons (Lead); Zusy (Lead);
Sobrinho-Wheeler
26-20
03/02/26
Order RE: Capital budget lifecycle reconciliation prior to FY27
approval.
Active
Response as part of
the FY27 Capital
Budget Hearing
Simmons (Lead); Zusy (Lead);
Flaherty
26-21
03/02/26
That the City Manager is requested to confer with relevant city
staff and report back with information as the first step in the
exploration of a potential Cambridge Snow Corps program.
Pending
TBD
Nolan (Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler
(Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui
26-22
03/02/26
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with
relevant city departments as well as the election
commissioners to review guidance from the IRS and consult
with other municipalities in order to simplify our processes for
paying election workers and pay workers by stipend without
mandatory withholdings or municipal retirement contributions.
Active
05/04/26
Nolan (Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler
(Lead); McGovern; Zusy
26-23
03/02/26
That the City Manager is requested to work with the City
Council and relevant City departments on the process by
which Cambridge can expand free early child care offerings,
including models for means-tested programming, and
exploration of non-City funding sources, from the state or
foundations.
Pending
TBD
McGovern (Lead); Nolan (Lead);
Siddiqui (Lead)
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