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Awaiting Report Status Update 03.03.25

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Wheeler; Wilson; Zusy

25-004 Develop zoning recommendations, pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A Β§9B, for regulations to encourage the use of solar energy systems and protect solar access for Registered Solar Energy Systems that have been in existence for one year, per Ordinance Ch. 22.60, specifically on structures over 4 stories. To be scheduled at an upcoming Health and Environment Committee Meeting.

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

25-005 02/03/25 Prepare a report on the use of M.G.L. Ch. 40U to determine which local statutes can be enforced by the local-option procedure in order to better collect fines in violation of Cambridge ordinances and provide a recommendation to the City Council for implementation of Ch. 40U procedures. 05/05/25

Nolan (Lead); Toner; Zusy

Awaiting Report Status Update 03.03.25

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Notes Sponsors 25-006 Investigate safety improvements such as signalization to the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge Street, and Warren Street, and to implement these changes as soon as possible.

Azeem (Lead); Nolan; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-Wheeler

25-007 Prepare a communication to DCR Commissioner Arrigo, urging that a study of traffic conditions at the intersections of Western Avenue and River Street at Memorial Drive and Soldiers Field Road (commonly referred to as β€œthe box”), be included in their FY26 Capital Plan. 03/17/25

Zusy (Lead); Nolan; Siddiqui; Toner

25-008 Create a plan with a schedule and milestones to move forward with the creation of a Municipal Broadband Network and present it for consideration by the Council at a Finance Committee meeting in the context of capital projects for coming years.

Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Nolan; Siddiqui; Wilson

25-009

Explore how the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department can

advance protection of Cambridge students and other bus riders as authorized by the two new Massachusetts laws. Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem; McGovern; Siddiqui; Toner; Wilson; Zusy

πŸ—“ The meeting where this was taken up: Mar 3, 2025