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Communication and Report from Other City Officers · 2026-2027 Committee Referral List

A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity.

2026-2027 Committee Referral List·2 pages
1 2026-2027 COMMITTEE REFERRAL LIST (As of 7/27/2026) Civic Unity Committee That the Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee and the Civic Unity Committee hold a joint meeting as soon as possible to discuss the topic of including foreign policy resolutions in regular City Council meetings. POR 2026-101 of May 11, 2026. Economic Development & University Relations Committee That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to develop a plan for inclusive and robust engagement on any proposed licensing changes, and to ensure that the City’s licensing framework remains as efficient, accessible, and streamlined as the law allows, without imposing unnecessary barriers or burdens on licensees. POR 2026-124 of June 22, 2026. That the City Manager is requested to evaluate the impacts of the temporary extended last call and public outdoor drinking district measures during the authorization period, consult with the License Commission, Cambridge Police Department, and other relevant stakeholders on the feasibility and desirability of making these measures permanent, and identify any necessary changes or actions required for implementation beyond the current authorization. POR 2026-130 of June 22, 2026. Finance Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-20 regarding a report on major capital initiatives at or above $15,000,000 for the period from FY21 to FY26. CMA 2026- 91 of April 27, 2026. Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee That the Government Operations, Rules & Claims Committee and the Civic Unity Committee hold a joint meeting as soon as possible to discuss the topic of including foreign policy resolutions in regular City Council meetings. POR 2026-101 of May 11, 2026. Housing Committee That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department, and other relevant City departments, to examine and report back to the City Council with a feasibility analysis with findings, options, and recommendations regarding the following proposed amendments to the multifamily zoning ordinance. POR 2026-123 of June 8, 2026. Human Services & Veterans Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a response to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-23 regarding the Cambridge Preschool Program. CMA 2026-92 of April 27, 2026.
2 Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department, and other relevant City departments, to examine and report back to the City Council with a feasibility analysis with findings, options, and recommendations regarding the following proposed amendments to the multifamily zoning ordinance. POR 2026-123 of June 8, 2026. Ordinance Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-26, regarding clarification on the Wage Theft Ordinance. CMA 2024 #196 of September 9, 2024. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Mass Ave Active Use zoning petition. CMA 2026-112 of April 27, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-05). A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Cambridge Street Active Use zoning petition. CMA 2026-113 of April 27, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-06). A Zoning Petition has been received from Doug Brown to amend the current Article(s) and/or section(s) numbered and entitled Articles 2, 5, 6, 11 and 19 height, setback, parking, open space and design review requirements. PET 2026-02 of June 8, 2026. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report AR 26-04 regarding updates to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. CMA 2026-188 of June 22, 2026. Public Safety Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Violence Prevention Recommendations Report from the Community Safety Department. CMA 2026-26 of February 9, 2026. A communication transmitted from YI-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the 2025 Annual Surveillance Report concerning city departments’ use of surveillance technology or surveillance data. CMA 2026-44 of March 9, 2026. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Police Review & Advisory Board Quarterly Report for the period of Fall 2025 through the First Quarter of 2026. CMA 2026-85 of April 13, 2026. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) for the Open Architects student data platform. CMA 2026-120 of May 4, 2026. Transportation & Public Utilities Committee A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report 26-07 regarding restrictions to eligibility for on-street resident parking. CMA 2026-202 of June 22, 2026.