https://cambridgerecord.org/ Everything on the record about housing general. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-171.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-171.htmlThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a five-year progress review of the Affordable Housing Overlay. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-178.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-178.htmlThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 6.8.26 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-85.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-85.htmlThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-121.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-121.htmlThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to use the Federal Stabilization Fund to provide one-time stabilization payments to Cambridge-based and Cambridge-serving organizations impacted by FY27 MOVA cuts, report back to the City Council with a proposed funding plan, and work with the Mayor's Office and ot https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-83.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-83.htmlThu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-168.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-168.htmlThu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 6.1.26 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-81.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-81.htmlThu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication from Mayor Siddiqui transmitting a memorandum regarding updates to the 2026-2027 City Council Committee Appointments. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-155.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-155.htmlThu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 5.18.26 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-152.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-152.htmlThu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to appointments to the Social Housing Task Force. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-141.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-141.htmlWed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a report on Social Housing. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-76.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-76.htmlTue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2026-84.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2026-84.htmlTue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Resolution on the death of Vinton Turner. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-138.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-138.htmlThu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the city's digital equity work. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-139.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-139.htmlThu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 5.11.26 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-72.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-72.htmlTue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-124.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-124.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 5.4.26 https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87391https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87391Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Human Services and Veterans Committee held a public meeting on March 11, 2026 to discuss support services and planning considerations for disabled residents in Cambridge. https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87392https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87392Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee and Housing Committee held a joint hearing on March 25, 2026 to discuss present findings on the state of housing production since the passage of the Multifamily Zoning in February 2025. The March 25, 2026 meeting recessed and reconvened on April 7, 2 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-70.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-70.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-116.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-116.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 4.27.26 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-82.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-82.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff to explore options for commissioning a housing needs study through a qualified research institution, to establish a clear evidence-based understanding of existing housing conditions, resident needs, and measurable housing goals to guide https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87329https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87329Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Chapter 2.127 Community Benefits Advisory Committee Ordinance.   https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-62.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-62.htmlTue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-81.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-81.htmlThu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 4.13.26 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-58.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-58.htmlTue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-45.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-45.htmlThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-67.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-67.htmlThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000City Council support of An Act promoting housing stability for older adults across the Commonwealth. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-62.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-62.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Supporting East Cambridge Planning Team's Letter in Favor of Boston-Cambridge Riverwalk Construction at Science Park Project.   https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-63.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-63.htmlThu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 26-21 regarding exploration of a potential Snow Corps program. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/hr-2026-31.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/hr-2026-31.htmlThu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Hearing Schedule https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87150https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87150Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on March 16, 2026 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-30.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-30.htmlWed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87119https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87119Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Hearing Schedule https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-56.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-56.htmlThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000City Council support of S1022/H.1559, An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets, and H.4835, An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-56.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-56.htmlThu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting a communication from City Manager, Yi-An Huang, regarding a response to Awaiting Report 26-05 relative to streamlining the residential permitting process. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-27.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-27.htmlWed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk Paula Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87069https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87069Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Hearing Schedule https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87064https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87064Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Housing Committee held a public hearing on December 16, 2025 to begin a discussion around social housing as referenced in POR 2025 #131. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-23.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-23.htmlThu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication was received from Interim City Clerk, Paula M. Crane, regarding an update regarding legislative activity. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-49.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-49.htmlWed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to 2026-2027 Housing and Zoning priorities. https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87006https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=87006Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Hearing Scedule https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-40.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-40.htmlThu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000THAT 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. https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-19.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-19.htmlThu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000UPDATE REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-24.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-24.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a plan to align all housing and homeless services and programs into a unified Housing Department.TABLED IN COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2026 CMA 2026-24 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-30.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-30.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department (CDD) to examine the feasibility, legal considerations, and administrative requirements of permitting qualified thirdparty guarantors or co-signers for applicants to Inclusionary Housing units and provide recommendati https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-11.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-11.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000City Council Value Statement and Priority Areas for the 2026-2027 term https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-12.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cof-2026-12.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Communicating Information from the School Committee https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-35.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-35.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to begin discussions with MIT, CASPAR, the co-chairs of the Human Services and Veterans Committee, all relevant city departments and the shelter residents to develop a plan to renovate and expand 240 Albany Street in order to provide additional low threshold shelte https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-32.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-32.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to raise the fee of the parking permit program for all residents to $75, consider how to include a self-identified check off option so as not to increase administrative costs for a subsidized fee of $25 for residents who live https://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2026-15.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2026-15.htmlWed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Resolution in Recognition of Michael J. Johnston, Esq., on his Retirement https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17250https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17250Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000Update regarding legislative activity https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-25.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2026-25.htmlFri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to conduct a 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 https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17203https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17203Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Housing Committee and Finance Committee held a joint public hearing on December 3, 2025 to discuss the feasibility and potential impacts of implementing residential development incentives - such as tax incentives, public equity financing, and reduced fees and requirements - on housing production https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17206https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17206Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Health and Environment Committee and Housing Committee held a joint public hearing on December 11, 2025 to review and discuss POR 2025 #137, which asks the Community Development Department to draft zoning language to reduce the impact on solar energy systems, based on the recommendations discuss https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-14.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2026-14.htmlThu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-69, regarding a review of 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. CMA 2026-14 https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17161https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Item?id=17161Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager ask the appropriate departments to 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 ne https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31772https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31772Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Michelle Willey & Christopher Reilley, regarding please vote NO on proposed upzoning https://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2025-279.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/res-2025-279.htmlMon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000Congratulations to Charles Antinoro on his retirement from the Cambridge Housing Authority https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-303.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-303.htmlMon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, transmitting an update on federal grant funding https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-288.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-288.htmlMon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to updates to institutional use regulations https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31328https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31328Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 11.24.25 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-275.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-275.htmlMon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in the amount of $153,809 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages acco https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31298https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31298Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 11.17.25 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31204https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31204Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 11.3.25 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-272.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-272.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $138,372.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Prog https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31177https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31177Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Updated Awaiting Report Status 10.27 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31132https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31132Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 10.20.25 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31057https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31057Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Community Development Department, Finance Department, Law Department, and other relevant departments to explore all steps towards advancing social housing in Cambridge https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-243.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-243.htmlMon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Marnie Gale and C. Dale Gadsden and the reappointment of Louis Bacci III all for five year terms to the Cambridge Housing Authority Board https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-246.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-246.htmlMon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,800 to the Public Investment Fund Housing Department Salaries and Wages account https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-248.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-248.htmlMon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item #25-20 regarding Incentive Zoning Nexus Study https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31092https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=31092Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Awaiting Report Status Update 10.06.25 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-131.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-131.htmlMon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000That the Housing Committee will be convened to discuss the concrete details of social housing; that the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Community Development Department, Finance Department, Law Department, and other relevant departments to explore all steps towards advanci https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-224.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-224.htmlMon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to recommendations of the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) for FY2026 https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-236.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-236.htmlMon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-43, regarding a request for an interim report on demolition and building permit applications received during the six-month period following the City Council’s adoption of the Multifamily Housing Zo https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-228.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-228.htmlMon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-45, regarding the siting of needle drop boxes and Naloxone boxes in high priority locations throughout the city https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-234.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-234.htmlMon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transmission of the Cambridge Street Zoning Petition https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-235.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-235.htmlMon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the transmission of the Massachusetts Avenue Zoning Petition https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=30830https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=30830Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000The City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department, in collaboration with the Finance Department, to conduct a comprehensive review of current permitting fees for residential development projects, with a focus on identifying opportunities to create a tiered fee structure th https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=30748https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=30748Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare an interim report on demolition requests and building permit applications, in order to facilitate a discussion on the outcomes observed during the first six months of the new Multifamily Housing Zoning https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-106.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-106.htmlMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department, in collaboration with the Finance Department, to conduct a comprehensive review of current permitting fees for residential development projects, with a focus on identifying opportunities to create a tiered fee structu https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-203.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-203.htmlMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,437,938, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($19,720.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-212.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-212.htmlMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Planning Board report regarding the Marasao, et al., Zoning Petition (Religious Uses) https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-213.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-213.htmlMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order Number 25-101, regarding Marasao, et al., Zoning Petition https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-209.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-209.htmlMon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the submission of the 2025 Affordable Housing Overlay Annual Report https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-177.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-177.htmlMon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a federal update and the Law Department will provide an update on relevant court cases https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-104.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-104.htmlMon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare an interim report on demolition requests and building permit applications, in order to facilitate a discussion on the outcomes observed during the first six months of the new Multifamily Housing Zoning https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-180.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-180.htmlMon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-30, regarding a review of barriers to housing production, a timeline for next Inclusionary Housing Study, and the feasibility of additional development incentives https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-163.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-163.htmlMon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $101,463.00, received from the Cambridge Housing Authority for the Cambridge Employment Program, to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-169.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-169.htmlMon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $18,767.24 to the Public Investment Fund Housing Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. This appropriation will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-170.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-170.htmlMon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $4,800 to the Public Investment Fund Housing Department Extraordinary Expenditures account. This appropriation will increase funds available to continue the development of affordable housing https://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-96.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/por-2025-96.htmlMon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with relevant City departments and the Community Benefits Advisory Committee, to draft amendments to the Community Benefits Ordinance that allow for the use of funds for capital expenses, provided that suc https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-171.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-171.htmlMon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of of $4,941,224.00, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($337,704.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Oth https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-156.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-156.htmlMon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the submission of the Parking Impact Report https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-157.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-157.htmlMon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Order Number 2025 #25 regarding a zoning petition on maximum unit size https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-158.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-158.htmlMon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $1,000,000, from the Federal Grant Stabilization Fund to the Grant Fund Housing Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account to support a municipal housing voucher grant program which will fund rental housin https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-142.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-142.htmlMon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $118,620.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Prog https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-143.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-143.htmlMon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-24 regarding a critical drought status report https://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-153.htmlhttps://cambridgerecord.org/items/cma-2025-153.htmlMon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a revised draft of the “Eastern Cambridge Community Enhancements” Zoning Petition. PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2025 https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=30135https://cambridgema.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?ID=30135Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000ORD 2025 # 10 : An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to East Cambridge Community Enhancement Overlay District (“ECCE Overlay District”), which is governed by the regulations and procedures specified in this Section 20.1200. It is the intent of this Section that these regulations