Awaiting Report Status Update 10.20.25

Awaiting Report Status Update 10.20.25

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Date Passed

Policy Order Summary

Status

Expected Date

Notes Sponsors 25-012 03/03/25 Develop language to create an “Affordable Rent Incentive Program” program for Cambridge and to report back to the City Council with option, including the percentage of possible tax abatements.

McGovern (Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui; Simmons

25-029 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.

Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui; Toner; Wilson; Zusy

25-034 06/09/25 to work with relevant City departments to determine whether the City Council can revoke an already approved curb cut application if said application was incomplete due to applicant failure 10/20/25

Nolan (Lead); Zusy

25-040 06/23/25 the City Manager requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft amendments to the Community Benefits Ordinance that allow for the use of funds for capital expenses, provided that such expenses clearly advance the goals of the Community Benefits program 12/08/25 Siddiqui (Lead); McGovern; Sobrinho-Wheeler; Wilson 25-044 08/04/25 Conduct a comprehensive review of current permitting fees for residential development projects, with a focus on identifying opportunities to create a tiered fee structure that reduces or eliminates fees entirely particularly for smaller-scale and affordable housing developments.

Toner (Lead); Azeem; Nolan; Simmons; Wilson 25-046 Coordinate with the Community Safety Department, the Cambridge Police Department, and other relevant parties to ensure that the overnight use of the garden area between St. James Episcopal Church and the Beech Street condos is actively monitored

Simmons (Lead); Toner

25-047 Assess the current accessible parking capacity in the vicinity of Kendall Square and identify potential solutions, which may include adding dedicated accessible parking spaces, creating short-term accessible loading/unloading zones, or implementing other reasonable accommodations 11/03/25

Simmons (Lead); McGovern

25-048 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.

Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner; Wilson

25-049 Develop a comprehensive policy for future private development projects in the city 12/08/25

Toner (Lead); Azeem; Nolan; Simmons; Zusy

25-051 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

Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-

25-052 Report back to the City Council and inform the community of the work of, and when the recommendations coming from the Micromobility Commission will be available 11/03/25

Nolan (Lead); Azeem; McGovern; Toner; Zusy

25-053 Implications of deploying license plate readers and provide recommendations as to whether adjustments in plans for deployment should be made in light of changes since approval in February 10/20/25

Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-

25-054 Review current crisis prevention protocols, strengthen them by clearly defining the role and deployment of mental health professionals

Wilson (Lead); Siddiqui

25-056 Provide an update on rodent control measures citywide and especially how the City addresses rodent mitigation through large construction projects, both public and private.

Nolan (Lead); Azeem; Siddiqui; Wilson

25-057 Develop and present to the City Council a proposed policy for the timely release of body-worn camera footage.

Azeem (Lead); Nolan; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-

25-058 09/29/25 Explore all steps towards advancing social housing in Cambridge Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem; McGovern;

Nolan; Siddiqui; Wilson

25-059 09/29/25 Provide a recommendation on the site conditions of 25 Lowell Street and considerations and process for determining the future use of the property.

Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Toner

25-060 Work with the Department of Public Works, the Department of Public Health, and any relevant environmental consultants to provide a comprehensive report on Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park.

Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner

25-061 Provide an update on efforts to maintain cleanliness and safety in the area on Alewife Paths near Russell Field.

Nolan (Lead); Toner; Wilson

25-062 Consider a plan to better utilize the Russell Youth and Community Center.

Nolan (Lead); Toner