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Awaiting Report Status Update 3.16.26
Awaiting Report Status Update 3.16.26
AR#
Date PassePolicy 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
04/13/26
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
26-05
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
03/23/26
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
future 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
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
TBD
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)
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Awaiting Report Status Update 3.16.26
AR#
Date PassePolicy Order Summary
Status
Expected Date
Sponsors
Notes
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
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
TBD
Simmons (Lead); Zusy
(Lead); Flaherty
Response as part of the FY27
Capital Budget Hearing
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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