Cambridge City Council meeting - February 10, 2025

Cambridge City Council meeting - February 10, 2025 - AGENDA
[Toner remote; Wilson remote, then arrived late]

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Cambridge Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan final adoption. (CM25#26) [text of report and Order]
Order Adopted, Placed on File 9-0

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to 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. Councillor Azeem, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan (PO25#11)
Order Adopted 9-0

2. That the City Manager is requested to work with appropriate departments to 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. Councillor Zusy, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan (PO25#12)
Order Adopted 9-0

3. That the City Manager is requested to 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. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Wilson (PO25#13)
pulled by Sobrinho-Wheeler; comments by JSW dismissing concerns about feasibility claiming much consultation with City officials; Nolan notes that service would not be free, says this Order in not a mandate to move forward, notes importance of net neutrality, says this is a necessary utility, calls it a manageable investment; Toner notes opposition due to range of “Whereas” statements, $150-250 million cost and changing technologies, other ways to address Internet equity; McGovern says he has been supportive of this, but notes different financial circumstances now, refers to “Trump-Musk administration” and federal cuts, proposes amendment to strike to “to move forward to the creation…” clause; Zusy concurs re: current financial circumstances, notes other ways digital equity is being addressed; Siddiqui OK with amendment; Wilson says conversation is important; Simmons says affordable Internet now not a luxury but a necessity, need for greater digital equity, notes that proposal doesn’t assure lower cost; McGovern amendment to remove “to move forward” Adopted 9-0; Order Adopted as Amended 8-1 (Toner-No)

4. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant departments about exploring 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. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson (PO25#14)
pulled by Sobrinho-Wheeler; JSW notes recent enabling legislation authorizing municipalities to use automated enforcement for bus stop parking and passing school buses enforcement, add Nolan as co-sponsor; Toner, Wilson also wish to be added as co-sponsors; Nolan speaks of future legislation for other traffic enforcement; Order Adopted as Amended 9-0

5. That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate department to put up a lawn sign every year a week before International Mother Language Day to commemorate. Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler (PO25#15)
Order Adopted 9-0

6. That the City Manager direct the Community Development Department and Law Department to draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would make the provisions of Section 11.207.5.2.1, Paragraph (e), which allow qualified increases in building height under the Affordable Housing Overlay, not applicable in the Residence C-1 district. Councillor Toner (PO25#16)
Late Order Adopted 9-0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to Ordinance 2025 #1 Multi-family Zoning Petition-Part 1. [Passed to 2nd Reading Jan 27, 2025; Amended Feb 3, 2025; Eligible to be Ordained Feb 10, 2025; Expires Feb 17, 2025] (ORD25#1) [Final Version as Ordained]
pulled by Azeem; Azeem amendment to footnote as suggested by CDD staff Adopted 9-0; McGovern amendment re: required abutters meeting that would have required notification to Planning Boards in adjacent towns (not viewable in recording of meeting); Nolan comments on electronic notification; McGovern amendment Adopted 8-0-1 (Toner-Absent); Zusy comments on this proposal producing most luxury units, raised real estate values, displacement, and other negative outcomes, suggests delaying this or reconsidering “3+3” alternative and establish funding mechanisms, community land trust; Azeem praises himself and Siddiqui; Siddiqui calls this her “birthday present”, suggests even more aggressive changes and “being intentional”, dismisses concerns of others as “fear of change”; McGovern addresses concern about “luxury units” and that target population is people who make too much money to be eligible for Inclusionary Housing units, calls this “good government”; Toner concurs and acknowledges that many people will be upset with his vote in favor, dismisses concerns about over-building on small lots, wants to now move forward on Squares and Corridors; Wilson emphasizes “crisis”, says she preferred “3+3” alternative; Nolan credits herself for initializing process for eliminating single-family zoning, says she preferred “3+3” alternative claiming it would have yielded more units and more affordability; Sobrinho-Wheeler notes that all current single-family housing sell for at least $1.5 million, says this change will yield 60% of all new buildings having affordable units; Simmons notes long process and suggests this will yield affordability for generations, says “leadership means making difficult choices”, says Squares and Corridors, housing vouchers next targets, says “we are a role model”; Petition Ordained as Amended 8-1 (Zusy-No); Reconsideration Fails 0-9

3. Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to Animal Commission Ordinance 2025 #3 Changes - Fees. [Passed to 2nd Reading Jan 27, 2025; Eligible to be Ordained Feb 10, 2025] (ORD25#3)
Ordained 9-0; Reconsideration Fails 0-9

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from David Randa representing StretchMed, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 425 Massachusetts Avenue approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter response with proof of mailing has been provided. (AP25#7)
Order Adopted 9-0

COMMUNICATIONS
1. Linda Moussouris, regarding PO24#163 & ORD25#1 Multi-Family Zoning Proposal.

2. Amy Baron-Evans, regarding Multi-Story Rezoning Petition.

3. Andrew Ray, regarding Municipal Broadband.

4. Charles Norris, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

5. Christine Bulman, regarding Zoning.

6. Daniel Heller, regarding Danehy Park bike path.

7. Diana Yousef, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

8. Diane R Fingold, regarding Cambridge Up-Zoning Proposal.

9. Earl K. Miller, regarding Support for bike lanes on Broadway.

10. Helen Walker, regarding Proposed Amendments to Multi-family Housing Zoning Petitions.

11. Jacquelyn Smith, regarding Broadway Proposal.

12. Karen Falb, regarding Neighbors not trusting City Councillors.

13. Lee Farris, regarding CHJC Supports MF Amendment Requiring Community Meeting.

14. Omar Eton, regarding Increasing opposition to the zoning petition vote in 2 weeks.

15. Pattie Maes, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

16. Russell Windman, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

17. Tom Klein, regarding Garden Street.

18. Winifred Stopps, regarding Expanded City Council Comment on PO25#1 - Multifamily Housing Zoning Petitions.

19. Caroline Bruzelius, regarding Inclusionary zoning.

20. Miah Ebels-Duggan, regarding please vote against CPD’s request for additional surveillance tech.

21. Ben Diamond, regarding Support for Broadway Bike Plan.

22. Irena Manukian, regarding Cambridge PD surveillance technology proposals.

23. Asia Korkmaz, regarding Reject CM25#9, #10, and #11.

24. Richard Solomon, regarding public comment tonight.

25. Adam Manacher, regarding Suppressing our voice.

26. Shannon Finley, regarding Broadway Bike Lane.

27. Alyssa Chen, regarding Conflict of Interest re_ Councillor Azeem.

28. Jeremy Koo, regarding Support for 4+2 Multifamily Zoning Proposal.

29. Heather Hoffman, regarding electricity needs in Cambridge.

30. Marilee Meyer, regarding comment_ multifamily council.

31. Ash Inglis, regarding Opposition to CM25#9-11.

32. Wendy Jacob, regarding vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

33. Helen Abraham, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

34. Cameron Sanders, regarding CM25#11.

35. Susan Ringler, regarding Support PO#1 - Linear Park Signage.

36. Sara George, regarding Against CM25#11.

37. Carolyn Magid, regarding Charter Right #3 and CM25#11.

38. Ariel, regarding Public Comment CM25#9-11.

39. Theodore Live, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

40. Marianne Jacobbi, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

41. Ariel Smith, regarding Public Comment CM25#9-11.

42. Andy Nash, regarding Multifamily zoning and drone surveillance.

43. Annie Moriondo, regarding Support for 4+2 Multifamily Zoning Proposal.

44. Young Kim, regarding Calander Item #3 and related MFH Petitions.

45. Jim Gray, regarding multifamily zoning Process suggestion.

46. Ira Gorodetskaya, regarding Support passing the multifamily petition.

47. Young Kim, regarding Pls Do Not pass 2nd Reading of MFH Petitions to be Ordained.

48. Aydin, regarding BBN Letter.

49. Nyla, regarding BBN Letter.

50. Clementine Gia, regarding BBN Letter.

51. Sydney, regarding BBN Letter.

52. Rosemary, regarding BBN Letter.

53. Mark, regarding BBN Letter.

54. Linda Moussouris, regarding City Council Meeting re: Ordinance Committee Recommendation and CM report on Multifamily Housing Zoning Petitions - PO25#1 (1/6/25).

55. Crystal Leslie, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.

56. John Wofford, re: Rezoning - Last minute plea and plan.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra on their 50th anniversary. Councillor Azeem

3. Congratulations to Nelson Carneiro on his retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance. Councillor Toner, Mayor Simmons

4. Congratulations to Diego Matho on his retirement from the Cambridge Public Schools. Councillor Toner, Mayor Simmons

5. Congratulations to Nancy Smith on her retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance. Councillor Toner, Mayor Simmons

6. Thanks to the volunteers from the Visitor Information Center for their dedication. Councillor Toner

7. Congratulations to Cambridge Author Omo Moses, on his memoir titled “The White Peril.” Councillor Wilson, Councillor Siddiqui, Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern
pulled by Wilson for correction and to add Simmons, McGovern as sponsors

8. Condolences to the family of Robert L. Terrell III. Mayor Simmons
comments by Mayor Simmons

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity. (COF25#18)
Placed on File 9-0

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Feb 10
3:00pm Special Meeting of the City Council to go in to Executive Session to conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the City Manager. There will be public comment.
5:30pm City Council Meeting

Tues, Feb 11
12:30pm The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the update to the Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP) Annual Report.

Thurs, Feb 13
3:00pm The Special Committee of the Whole will hold a public meeting to resume the review and discussion of recommendations from the Charter Review Committee and any additional suggestions from the full City Council pertaining to the Cambridge City Charter. This is a continuation of the public hearing that began on Dec 9, 2024, that reconvened and recessed again on Jan 27, 2025.

Mon, Feb 24
10:00am The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the launch of the Cambridge Net Zero Transportation Plan (NZTP).
5:30pm Roundtable/Working Meeting with the Cambridge City Council and the School Committee to discuss FY26 Cambridge Public Schools budget priorities

Tues, Feb 25
11:30am The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing with the City Solicitor and the Community Development Department, Economic Opportunity Division, to discuss concerns with vacant store front in Cambridge, and prior efforts and possible options such as new policies, taxes, and/or fines to reduce the number of vacant store fronts in Cambridge.
3:00pm The Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss tenant-paid broker fees and other housing fees and the options that the city and state government have to regulate them.

Wed, Mar 5
3:00pm The Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will hold a public hearing to receive an update on the state of the arts in Cambridge and discuss how the City is currently supporting artists and art organizations through grant programs and funding, with a focus on the Central Square Cultural district.

Thurs, Mar 20
3:00pm The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public meeting from 3:00pm-5:00pm. This meeting will be a Cannabis Roundtable with cannabis businesses to discuss issues facing the retail cannabis industry in Cambridge and discuss potential changes, including adjustments to the current 1,800 foot buffer zones and introduction of social consumption.

Thurs, Mar 27
1:00pm The Finance Committee will hold a public meeting to receive a status update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in Cambridge, as well as to review and discuss the Police Department budget for FY26 before it is submitted to the City Manager, as required under Cambridge Municipal Code Chapter 2.74.040.

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Feb 10, 2025
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
WHEREAS: It has come to the attention of the City Council that the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge Street, and Warren Street has experienced a number of unsafe and dangerous traffic incidents; and
WHEREAS: This intersection has long been dangerous, particularly because vehicles moving across Cambridge Street onto Warren Street have limited visibility into oncoming traffic, with no limitation on throughway traffic on Cambridge Street; the intersection is close to Cambridge public schools and frequently used by children; and there is limited traffic calming on Cambridge Street aside from crosswalks and a crossing guard posted at certain times of day; and
WHEREAS: Signalization would improve traffic safety at the intersection while creating additional opportunities for recreation, pedestrian and bicycle access; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to 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; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on these matters as soon as possible.

O-2 Feb 10, 2025
COUNCILLOR ZUSY
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR TONER
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
WHEREAS: Heavy traffic on Memorial Drive at the intersections of Western Avenue and River Street during rush hour causes significant delays, frustrates residents, and contributes to air pollution; and
WHEREAS: The Transportation and Public Utilities Committee recently held a public hearing to discuss ongoing and planned inter-jurisdictional projects that may impact mobility in Cambridge, including the MassDOT Allston I-90 Multimodal Project; and
WHEREAS: This project will remove the aging highway viaduct, rebuild roadways at ground level, create a new multimodal West Station, expand parklands and reconnect residents to the Charles River; and
WHEREAS: This $2.8 billion project will open up 35 acres of new development area in Allston for Harvard, offering significant large development potential, with final environmental permitting expected in 2026 and construction to begin as early as 2027; and
WHEREAS: The traffic congestion at the intersections of Western Avenue and Memorial Drive, and River Street and Memorial Drive, is expected to worsen during construction, as detours will direct more commuters across the river, and after project completion, as additional development in Allston continues to impact traffic patterns; and
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) had previously included a study of these intersections in its Capital Plan; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with appropriate departments to 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, with the goals of improving efficiency and safety at these intersections; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with an update on these efforts by early April.

O-3 Feb 10, 2025 Amended (McGovern)
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR WILSON
WHEREAS: The City commissioned Municipal Broadband Feasibility Study, the results of which were received in March 2023, concluded that a Municipal Broadband Network was feasible in the City of Cambridge, and
WHEREAS: A statistically valid survey of Cambridge residents done as part of the Feasibility Study showed that 87% felt that Cambridge needed another ISP, 56% agreed or strongly agreed that “funding and construction of City-owned broadband infrastructure a top City spending priority” and that 66% agreed or strongly agreed that “the City should facilitate building a fiber broadband network, even if this requires a tax subsidy from the City;” and
WHEREAS: The Feasibility Study found that Cambridge remains an effective monopoly for Comcast, the highly limited instances of competition insufficient to provide incentives for better service or pricing, and that the economics of the marketplace will dissuade others to enter the Cambridge market without government intervention; and
WHEREAS: Municipal Broadband Service would bring the benefits of increased competition including reduced pricing, improved speed, reliability, and customer service for both residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS: Municipal Broadband Service would include discounted internet access for those who cannot afford to pay the increasingly higher costs of access. This is a critical component of the city’s efforts to address digital equity; and
WHEREAS: The city where the internet was invented deserves a “gold standard” network, a citywide fiber optic network to each premises, net neutrality, and infrastructure that would create a future proof network utility that would provide a competitive advantage to the City for decades to come; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to create a plan with a schedule and milestones ~~to move forward with~~ for ~~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; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council in a timely manner.

O-4 Feb 10, 2025 amended
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR TONER
COUNCILLOR WILSON
WHEREAS: The Massachusetts legislature recently passed two bills signed into law by Governor Healey authorizing municipal governments to curb illegal parking in bus boarding areas and prevent vehicles from illegally passing stopped school buses; and
WHEREAS: The City Council has previously unanimously supported policy orders and home rule petitions in support of various types of traffic enforcement that does not require a physical police stop, such as the “SafetyStick” parking enforcement currently employed in Somerville; and
WHEREAS: Vehicles blocking bus stops create serious safety hazards for passengers with disabilities, slow the pace of public transit, and increase traffic and danger for all road users, and passing stopped school buses puts the lives of students in danger; and
WHEREAS: There have been more than 100 crashes between other vehicles and buses reported over the last decade, including more than 50 crashes of other vehicles with school buses; and
WHEREAS: Since 2016, Cambridge has adopted Vision Zero as a “strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all;” and
WHEREAS: Studies suggest that automated enforcement can help improve traffic safety and improve equity by conducting traffic enforcement at rates more in line with the community’s racial makeup than policing and by reducing interactions with police over minor traffic infractions; and
WHEREAS: With input from the ACLU, the legislature took care to protect the privacy of motorists by ensuring the information collected through automated enforcement technologies can only be used for that purpose, except in cases where a court order is present, and not collected on vehicles other than illegally blocking bus stops or passing stopped school buses; and
WHEREAS: In its exploration of automated enforcement, the City should work to ensure that fines are not designed primarily as a revenue generating mechanism or replacement for street design improvements and utilize the guidelines of groups such as the ACLU and the Fines and Fees Justice Center to ensure equity; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the relevant departments about exploring 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; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council in a timely manner.

O-5 Feb 10, 2025
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR WILSON
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
WHEREAS: International Mother Language Day is celebrated around the world on February 21, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; and
WHEREAS: International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999, and the idea was initiated by Bangladesh; and
WHEREAS: Languages hold cultural significance and 45% of estimated 7,000 languages spoken in the world are endangered and less than 100 languages are used in the digital world; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is a multilingual city where more than 90 languages are spoken in Cambridge Public Schools and 33.3% of Cambridge residents speak another language at home; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge launched a new Multilingual Helpline pilot in April 2024 accessible by calling 617-865-2273 on weekdays during business hours; and
WHEREAS: The Language Justice Program embodies the high value that the City of Cambridge places on linguistic diversity and seeks to treat all languages with equal respect and dignity; and
WHEREAS: On Nov. 29, 2024, bilingual street signs in the Massachusetts Language went up on numbered streets — First through Eighth — in East Cambridge, in recognition of the continuous presence of indigenous people and languages in our city; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate department to put up a lawn sign every year a week before International Mother Language Day to commemorate; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record recognizing the importance of International Mother Language Day every February 21st.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
24-31. Provide an update to the Municipal Facilities Improvement Plan (MFIP) including revised cost estimates to help inform the FY26 and ongoing capital budget priorities in a timely manner.
Councillor Pickett, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner (O-1) from 6/10/2024

24-53. at the City of Cambridge assist companies, institutions, and other organizations in adopting truck safety requirements for their fleets and finding trucking vendors who are able to comply by providing an informational resource and publicizing those that comply.
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Azeem (O-1) from 9/16/2024

24-58. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Finance Department, Law Department, and other relevant departments to explore the feasibility of a successor program to Rise Up Cambridge.
Councillor Siddiqui, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler (O-6) from 9/23/2024

24-62. The City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department to provide an update on the status of the Resident Experiences of Inclusion and Bias in Inclusionary Housing in Cambridge report’s recommendations, including progress on implementation and planned next steps.
Councillor Siddiqui, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Wilson (O-3) from 10/21/2024

24-63. The City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to prominently incorporate recognition of the Massachusett Tribe during key official events, documents, websites, and communications, establish a living memorial in Cambridge that honors the Massachusett Tribe, with special recognition of Sqa Sachem for her leadership and enduring legacy and place a plaque with this language in a prominent location within City Hall, ensuring that this acknowledgment remains visible and lasting and report back.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson (O-2) from 11/4/2024

24-64. The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare a Home Rule Petition to enact legislation which would allow the City of Cambridge to prohibit associations from unreasonably restricting the use of a solar energy system.
(Calendar Item #1) from 11/18/2024

24-66. The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare a draft home rule petition to authorize the City of Cambridge to implement automated parking enforcement technology; and to continue to work with the City of Boston to collaborate on the home rule process.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui (O-1) from 11/18/2024

24-67. The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to review with a robust and inclusive community process the Cambridge Bicycle Plan, most recently updated in 2020, and identify potential improvements and consider next steps for a network of Separated Bicycle Facilities, and Separated Bicycle Facilities on streets across the city in order to facilitate safer travel and ways to coordinate routes with neighboring communities including Arlington, Somerville, Watertown, Belmont, Boston, and others.
Councillor Nolan, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler (O-1) from 12/2/2024

24-68. The City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department and Harvard University to restore Garden Street to two-way automobile traffic while preserving two-way protected bike lanes, preserving as much parking on and/or near Garden Street as possible and identifying potential areas for resident parking on neighboring streets and communicating the changes to the affected neighborhood.
Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Zusy, Councillor Wilson (O-1) from 12/9/2024

25-1. That the City Manager report back on additional multi-family zoning considerations, along with the other amendments put forward by the City Council on December 23, 2024.
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Siddiqui (O-1) from 12/23/2024

25-2. That the City Manager ensure staff work to Adherence to the existing prevailing wage ordinance, Maintenance of consistent wage rates, Provision of comprehensive employer-paid benefits and Development of a clear local employment strategy.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-1) from 1/27/2025

25-3. The City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a update on the status and timeline for the completion of the Grand Junction Multiuse Path and how implementation between Gore Street and Little Binney could coincide with Phase 2 of the CSO implementation on Cambridge Street.
Councillor Toner, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons (O-2) from 1/27/2025

25-4. That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to 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.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy (O-5) from 1/27/2025

25-5. The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to 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.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Councillor Zusy (O-2) from 2/3/2025