ARS 2025-30
Awaiting Report Status Update 11.24.25
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Awaiting Report Status Update 11.24.25
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Date PassedPolicy Order Summary
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Sponsors Notes 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
25-040 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
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
25-048 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
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-Wheeler
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. 11/24/25
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-Wheeler
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 10/06/25 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. 11/24/25
Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner
25-061 10/06/25 Provide an update on efforts to maintain cleanliness and safety in the area on Alewife Paths near Russell Field.
Nolan (Lead); Toner; Wilson
25-063 10/20/25 reach out to representatives from Eversource to coordinate at least four public open-house meetings in the coming weeks regarding heat and electricity costs.
Simmons (Lead); McGovern
25-064 10/20/25 work with relevant departments to report back to the City Council on current efforts towards poison ivy control in the Fresh Pond Master Plan as well as recommended improvements for signage and regular maintenance planning.
Nolan (Lead); Toner (Lead); McGovern; Zusy
Awaiting Report Status Update 11.24.25
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Sponsors Notes 25-065 10/27/25 examine how to improve connectivity north of Rindge Avenue during the Linear Park Reconstruction Project so that vulnerable road users can bypass Rindge Avenue and Cedar Street where possible.
Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui (Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler
(Lead); McGovern; Toner 25-066 11/17/25 Confer with the Executive Director of the Council on Aging and other relevant City departments to explore the feasibility of creating a dedicated position or function focused on triaging and directing senior residents to appropriate services and supports.
Simmons (Lead); Toner; Zusy