AR Status Update 3/17/25

Simmons; Sobrinho-Wheeler; Wilson; Zusy

25-004 Develop zoning recommendations, pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A §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.

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

To be responded to at an upcoming Health and

Environment Committee

Meeting. 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

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

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Awaiting Report Status Update 03.17.25

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Sponsors Notes 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 “the box”), be included in their FY26 Capital Plan.

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. 04/28/25 Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem; McGovern;

Siddiqui; Toner; Wilson; Zusy

25-010 Direct the appropriate City staff to explore potential actions the City can take to mitigate the impact of Eversource price hikes. Report back within 30 days.

Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner; Wilson

25-011 Direct the appropriate City staff to coordinate with the MBTA in finding ways in which to strengthen safety measures.

Simmons (Lead); Azeem

25-012 Exert all appropriate influence on EZ Ride and Passio to take immediate and concrete steps to fully resolve tracking deficiencies and improve real-time transit accuracy for riders.

Simmons (Lead); Siddiqui

25-013 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

25-014 Commit to prioritizing snow removal from crosswalks and pedestrian islands for the rest of this and future snow seasons and direct appropriate City staff to generate a policy for prioritizing snow removal from crosswalks and pedestrian islands after snow storms.

Toner (Lead); Wilson

25-015 Draft a home rule petition allowing Cambridge to end the practice of property owners passing on broker’s fees to tenants. Sobrinho-Wheeler (Lead); Azeem; McGovern; Siddiqui 25-016 Create a plaque to be placed at the entrance of or inside City Hall that demonstrates the values that the Cambridge City Council upholds of the separation of church and state and gender equality.

Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui; Wilson

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