Cambridge City Council meeting - March 3, 2025 - AGENDA
[Siddiqui remote, exited early]
Note: Earlier in the day there was a Special City Council meeting at which the City Manager’s contract was extended for another four years.
CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update regarding Federal funding. (CM25#27)
pulled by Sobrinho-Wheeler; comments by City Manager Yi-An Huang, comparable to impact of Covid, incredible harm expected grants reduced or eliminated, hiring freezes and reductions at universities, reduced graduate student admissions, firing of federal workers, Cambridge currently receives ~$23 million annually in federal funding ($9-10 millions to DHSP, $7 million to schools, $6 million to CDD), many Cambridge-based institutions affected (e.g. housing subsidies, Cambridge Housing Authority), immediate cuts currently paused, main impacts expected in FY26, scale of cuts impossible for City of Cambridge and State to backfill, how to stabilize to degree possible, possibility of stabilization funding; JSW asks about legal liabilities; some things now in court, unclear how things will end up, other federal obstructions; Nolan comments; Owen O’Riordan on possible loss of CDBG funding; McGovern, Simmons, Wilson, Zusy, Siddiqui comments; Placed on File 9-0
2. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the Cambridge City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form for the replacement of the Cambridgeport School building roof. (CM25#28) [text of report]
Order Adopted 9-0
CM25#28 Mar 3, 2025
To the Honorable, the City Council:I am hereby recommending that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the Cambridge City Council adopt the attached order for the Statement of Interest Form to be submitted to the MSBA no later than March 21, 2025 for the replacement of the Cambridgeport School building roof.
The School Committee of Cambridge, Massachusetts voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit the Statement of Interest Form to the MSBA at an open meeting held on February 4, 2025.
The MSBA submission of the Statement of Interest Form, in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the MSBA or commits the City/ School District to filing an application for funding with the MSBA.
Yi-An Huang
City Manager
Agenda Item No. 2 Mar 3, 2025
WHEREAS: Having convened in an open meeting on February 4, 2025 prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Cambridge School Committee of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated no later than March 21, 2025 for the Cambridgeport School building located at 89 Elm Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future.WHEREAS: The funds are sought to be used for the replacement of the building’s roof; and
WHEREAS: The Elm Street building’s roof is approximately forty-five years old, and has had multiple leaks repaired; and
WHEREAS: This project falls under priority category number 5, which is for the replacement, renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, as determined in the judgment of the Authority; and
ORDERED: The Cambridge City Council hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
3. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on Supplier Diversity. (CM25#29) [text of report]
pulled by Wilson; comments by Wilson, Pardis Saffari (CDD), another woman (Liz), Owen O’Riordan, McGovern; Placed on File 8-0-1 (DS-Absent)
4. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of David Freilach, Rachel Dowley Alexander, and Chris Herlich as members and the reappointment of Kai Alexis Smith as a member of the Public Art Commission for a term of three years. (CM25#30)
Appointments Approved 9-0
CM25#30 Mar 3, 2025
I am writing to recommend the following appointments of members to the Public Art Commission (PAC) for a term of three years, effective March 3, 2025:
• David Freilach (appointment)
• Rachel Dowley Alexander (appointment)
• Chris Herlich (appointment)
The Public Art Commission (PAC) was established to support and guide the implementation of the City of Cambridge’s Public Art Ordinance and Art Gifts and Donation Policy, while advising on the direction of the City’s Public Art Program. The PAC brings its collective expertise to discussions on acquisition, project planning, maintenance, conservation, educational programming, and exhibitions in Gallery 344. PAC members review percent-for-art projects from initial proposals to final design and provide key recommendations throughout the development of public art projects across the city. Members must live or work in Cambridge and are expected to contribute expertise in various art, design, and urban planning fields, reflecting the diverse community of Cambridge.
The City Manager’s Office posted a call for applications for the Public Art Commission on November 6, 2024, with a closing date of December 9, 2024. The posting was shared on the City website, in the Cambridge Arts newsletter, the City newsletter, and on social media to encourage applications from a diverse slate of candidates. Members of the Public Art staff and current PAC members conducted targeted outreach through arts organizations and professional networks. There were 13 applicants in total, and three were interviewed. The candidates also attended the January PAC meeting as members of the public to ensure it was a good fit. Based on the interviews and observations during the meeting, we are recommending three new appointments.
The next anticipated vacancies for the Public Art Commission will arise in 2026 or 2027, depending on whether current members choose to renew for a second term.
I am pleased to recommend these three individuals whose expertise and experience will enable them to be valuable members of the Public Art Commission.
1. David Freilach: A Cambridge resident for 25 years, David is an accomplished museum administrator and development specialist with expertise in budgeting, major gift fundraising, program development, and event planning for non-profit arts organizations. His extensive work at institutions such as the MIT List Visual Arts Center and the Queens Museum of Art has equipped him with valuable knowledge in arts management, financial oversight, and grant writing. David holds a BA in history from Williams College and an MA in Arts Administration from NYU, making him a well-qualified addition to the Commission.
2. Rachel Dowley Alexander: Rachel has lived in Cambridge for six years and she has a passion for public space. She is an urban planner currently working at Agency Landscape + Planning, based in Harvard Square. She has previously managed placemaking projects and public art installations, including a collaborative project with CultureHouse. Rachel’s background includes a master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy from Tufts University. Her knowledge of public space design, placemaking, and community-building aligns with the goals of the PAC.
3. Chris Herlich: As a senior urban designer at Northeastern University, Chris shares responsibility for the University’s public art program, overseeing projects involving murals, sculpture, and interactive installations. His nine years of experience as an urban designer have included integrating public art in projects of varying scale, from small neighborhood efforts to regional developments. Chris brings a thoughtful understanding of the role of public art in enhancing the built environment and will provide valuable insight and expertise to the Commission.
The PAC also recommends the reappointment of one current member. She has made valuable contributions and would appreciate the opportunity to continue serving.
• Kai Alexis Smith: Kai Smith currently serves as the Architecture and Planning Librarian at MIT, where she supports faculty, students, and staff in the School of Architecture and Planning. Kai is an art practitioner who has a background as an arts librarian with a Masters in Information and Library Science from Pratt Institute. Prior to pursuing her Masters, she took several Art History courses at Hunter College and even completed a graduate level course in Research Theories and Methodology in Art History. Kai serves as a juror for the Wiki Loves Monuments competition and has led the BIPOC Design and Built Environment Wikipedia edit-a-thon for MIT students as well as several Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thons.
The next anticipated vacancies for the Public Art Commission will arise in 2026 or 2027, depending on whether current members choose to renew for a second term.
I appreciate the willingness of these community members to serve on the Public Art Commission and, with your approval, look forward to their appointments.
5. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-63 regarding recognizing and honoring the Massachusett Tribe. (CM25#31) [text of report]
Placed on File 9-0
6. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to changes in the Clerk Department ordinance regarding a fee increase. (CM25#32) [text of report]
pulled by Nolan; comments by Nolan, City Clerk Diane LeBlanc, Taha Jennings, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Zusy; Passed to 2nd Reading 8-0-1 (DS-Absent)
SUPPLEMENTAL CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
7. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase of real property, off Cambridge/Concord Turnpike in Lincoln, Massachusetts, near the Hobbs Brook Reservoir. Discussing this matter in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the City. (CM25#34)
Moved to Executive Session 8-0-1 (Siddiqui-Absent); Placed on File 9-0
ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to explore potential actions the City can take to mitigate the impact of Eversource price hikes. Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson (PO25#17)
pulled by Toner; comments by Toner, -Simmons, Nolan, Wilson, Zusy; Simmons amendment re: scheduling meeting, adding Wilson as sponsor; Order Adopted as Amended 9-0
2. That the City Council go on record reaffirming that Cambridge is a Sanctuary City not only for immigrants but also for all marginalized communities, including transgender and nonbinary individuals. Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui (PO25#18)
pulled by McGovern; Wilson, Zusy, Nolan, Siddiqui added as sponsors 9-0; comments by McGovern, Nolan, Wilson, Simmons; Order Adopted as Amended 9-0 (Siddiqui-Absent)
3. That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to coordinate with the MBTA in finding ways in which to strengthen safety measures. Mayor Simmons, Councillor Azeem (PO25#19)
pulled by Zusy; comments by Zusy, Simmons, Nolan, Wilson; Zusy amendment adopted 7-0-2 (JSW,SS-Absent); additional comments by Simmons; Order Adopted as Amended 7-0-2 (JSW,SS-Absent)
4. That the City Manager is requested to 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. Mayor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui (PO25#20)
pulled by Zusy; comments by Zusy re: CRA subsidy of EZ Ride and need to let people know of this free option; Order Adopted 8-0-1 (SS-Absent)
5. That the City Manager is requested to work with all appropriate Departments to 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. Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy (PO25#21)
pulled by McGovern; comments by McGovern; Nolan notes that state enabling legislation was passed in 2023, notes distinction between “naturally occurring affordable housing” vs. deed-restricted affordable housing, program would only apply to rentals to income-qualified tenants; Zusy asks about impact on tax levy, meaning of “percentage of possible tax abatements”; McGovern suggests that average 1BR rent is $3000 (questionable - perhaps advertised rents rather than actual average rent), suggests limiting this only to early applicants; Zusy suggests doing this as a pilot, suggests that “this is the way we’re really going to solve the housing crisis”; Wilson, Azeem (will apply to relatively few units), McGovern comments; add everyone as sponsors 8-0-1 (SS-Absent); Order Adopted as Amended 8-0-1 (SS-Absent)
6. That the City Manager is requested to demand information from Eversource regarding concerns following the transformer explosion at 17 Edmunds Street on February 19, 2025. Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Mayor Simmons (PO25#22)
pulled by Toner; explanation by Toner; add all as sponsors; Order Adopted as Amended 7-0-2 (MM,SS-Absent)
7. That the City Manager is requested to 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. Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons (PO25#23)
pulled by Toner; comments by Toner, Sobrinho-Wheeler (wants City to clear snow from all sidewalks); JSW amendment Adopted 8-0-1 (SS-Absent); add Simmons as sponsor Adopted 8-0-1 (SS-Absent); Nolan comments on need for property owners to clear sidewalks, community responsibilities; Zusy comments re: asking too much of DPW in a difficult weather situation; Wilson comments re: small business owners; McGovern comments on assisting business associations and CSBID; Simmons comments on bike lanes being cleared by putting snow onto sidewalks, difficulties for seniors; Order Adopted 7-0-1-1 (SS-Absent, CZ-Present)
8. That the City Manager is requested to work with the Law Department to draft a home rule petition allowing Cambridge to end the practice of property owners passing on broker’s fees to tenants. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Nolan (PO25#24)
pulled by Toner; comments by Toner (will vote NO - it’s a private business relationship), Sobrinho-Wheeler (vouchers don’t cover broker’s fees) naively suggests that landlords won’t pass cost onto tenants; add Nolan as sponsor 8-0-1 (SS-Absent); Zusy notes that fees will surely be passed onto tenants in form of higher rent; Nolan naively suggests this will not increase rent; Azeem incorrectly asserts that voucher-holders won’t have to pay added rent caused by factoring brokers fee into rent; Order Adopted as Amended 7-1-1 (Toner-No, Siddiqui-Absent)
9. That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff to present a zoning petition to the City Council for consideration on maximum unit size. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern (PO25#25)
pulled by Toner; Toner questions legality of this, notes that City Solicitor unsure of legality; Charter Right - Toner
10. That the City Council go on record in support of HD.2996/SD.1305 An Act to Regulate Junk Fees in Housing and HD.238/SD.35 An Act Eliminating Forced Broker’s Fees. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Wilson (PO25#26)
pulled by Toner (will vote NO); Order Adopted 7-1-1 (Toner-No, Siddiqui-Absent)
11. That the City Council urges the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and MassHealth without delay to fully recognize BCaBAs for the purpose of reimbursement and implement a three-tier delivery model for ABA services. Vice Mayor McGovern, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Wilson (PO25#27)
Order Adopted 9-0
12. That the Cambridge City Council go on record supporting Teamsters Local 25 should they decide to take action, including extending picket lines to every Stop & Shop store in New England, and demanding that Ahold Delhaize and Stop & Shop return to the bargaining table in good faith. Councillor Wilson, Councillor Toner (PO25#28)
pulled by Wilson; Order Withdrawn 8-0-1 (SS-Absent)
13. The City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to 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. Councillor Nolan, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons (PO25#29)
pulled by Zusy - notes that inscription dates to another era and anyone looking at it would recognize this, offers modern interpretation, suggests that few people read this inscription or the plaques within City Hall, notes their content, suggests explanations unneeded; Nolan explains origins of this policy order, noting that enhancement made inscription more visible, suggests that she and Siddiqui found it to be unwelcoming and non-inclusive, had two high school students draft this order, offers irrelevant historical context, Nolan offended by word “men”, says some people would prefer to take inscription down; McGovern notes that values and sense of what is acceptable changes over time; Simmons notes that first woman honored in City Hall was Margaret Fuller, then Barbara Ackermann, portraits in Ackermann are now all women who have served in office, plaque for Clorae Evereteze in stairwell, notes role of committee looking into markers and memorials and issue of George Washington owning slaves and memorialized on Cambridge Common but balanced by Prince Hall monument; add Simmons as sponsor 8-0-1 (SS-Absent); Zusy notes clutter in front of City Hall, suggests having young people giving tours, notes that there is an important message captured in the inscription; Order Adopted as Amended 7-1-1 (Zusy-No, Siddiqui-Absent)
[Note: Perhaps it should be noted that City Hall was donated by Frederick Hastings Rindge who also authored the inscription.]
14. Policy Order Re Canceling March 10 City Council Meeting. Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern (PO25#30)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (SS-Absent)
APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from Lesley University requesting permission for 48 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue between Everett Street and Upland Street announcing Lesley University with Student Artwork from February 2025 through February 2026. (AP25#8)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (SS-Absent)
2. An application was received from Russell House Tavern, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 14 JFK Street approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter. (AP25#9)
Order Adopted 8-0-1 (SS-Absent)
3. An application was received from Brinn Sanders, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 177 Hancock Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from the neighborhood association. (AP25#10)
pulled by Nolan who notes that two direct abutters are opposed; Charter Right - Nolan
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Zach Durant-Emmons, re: Public Comment - Agenda Item #4, Request for Naming of New Way - South Willow Way.
2. Lana Habash, re: requests by Cambridge PD for surveillance technology and equipment.
3. Abby Fechtman, re: No on city-owned broadband.
4. Adrea Lee, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
5. Agnes Criss, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
6. Agnes Voligny, re: Multi-family Housing Zoning Petitions (2/10/25).
7. Alex Wang, re: PO25#11.
8. Alexander Jablokow, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
9. Alexander Matheson, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
10. Alfred DIsidoro, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
11. Alison Field-Juma, re: Please let the Multifamily Upzoning petition run out.
12. Alka Agrawa, re: Municipal broadband.
13. Allan Sadun, re: Making Cambridge a city of opportunity (support for multifamily housing).
14. Alyssa Chen, re: Mistaken attribution of communication on Monday’s agenda, please correct.
15. Amanda Beatty, re: I strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
16. Amanda Beiner, re: PO#13.
17. Amina Sheikh, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (still!).
18. Amy Perlmutter, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
19. Amy Waltz, re: Please slow down & do this Right! Do not zone for changes we will All regret! Housing & Climate must be solved together! RE Zoning Change.
20. Andrea Dupree, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
21. Andrea Kadomiya, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
22. Andrea Simpson, re: Up-zoning proposal.
23. Andrew M. Solomon, re: Support for housing density.
24. Ann Fleck-Henderson, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
25. Ann Gantz, re: Municipal Broadband.
26. Ann Stewart, re: comment on citywide multifamily rezoning.
27. Annette Klein, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
28. Annette LaMond & Joe Moore, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
29. Annette LaMond, re: Please Vote No on Municipal Broadband.
30. Arthur Strang, re: Vote for PO#13 – Municipal Broadband.
31. Aseem Kulkarni, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
32. Asha Daniere, re: Amendment to section 5.40 has a problem!
33. Astrid Dodds, re: No to municipal broadband.
34. Audrey Bryant, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
35. Audrey Cunningham, re: Are any one of you affected by the upzoning.
36. Audrey Cunningham, re: Are any one of you affected by the upzoning.
37. Ausra Kubilius, re: Please VOTE NO on up-zoning petition.
38. Barbara Britt, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
39. Ben Tyler, re: Thank you for working towards citywide multi-family zoning.
40. Beth Gamse, re: Please vote “No” on Municipal Broadband Plan.
41. Beth Tolman, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
42. Bill McAvinney, re: Please pass the Multi Family Zoning Proposal Compromise today!
43. Bill Morse, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
44. Billie Jo Joy, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
45. Brendan Coffey, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
46. Bruno Carvalho and Michael Rozas, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
47. Cambria Russell, re: Linear Park Redesign.
48. Carlos Loya, re: Public Comment Form Submission Confirmation.
49. Caroline Lowenthal, re: Support for PO#1 and PO#4 for Monday.
50. Carolyn Magid, re: Supporting municipal broadband and PO#13.
51. Carolyn Shipley, re: MFH petitions Damage the Environment, kill Trees and cause isolation of residents.
52. Carolyn Shipley, re: No to ORD 2025-1 and 2025-2 -- DAMAGING UPZONING.
53. Casey Szilagyi, re: Support for the Linear Park redesign.
54. Central Square Tenants, re: Plan with Schedule and Milestones for Municipal Broadband.
55. Chris Herlich, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
56. Chris Zurn, re: please SUPPORT reform to zoning.
57. Claire Silvers and Mark Feeney, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
58. Clara Wellons, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
59. Michael Asherman, re: complaints about Comcast.
60. Conleigh Byers, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
61. D. Biba, re: Let the current Multi-family Upzoning petition run out, more work needed!
62. Dan P. Keenan, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
63. Dan Phillips, re: In support of multifamily zoning.
64. Dana Niu, re: Please end exclusionary zoning.
65. Dana Tighe, re: Please vote NO on Municipal Broadband.
66. Daniel Mascoop, re: Pass the Multifamily Zoning Ordinance.
67. Dave Halperin, re: Support Multifamily zoning.
68. Dayal, Samir, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
69. Dean Eckles, re: Moving forward with liberalizing zoning.
70. Deborah Hulihan, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
71. Devora Najjar, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
72. Dexter Eames, re: Opposed to upzoning proposal and Support for Municipal Broadband Network.
73. Diana Paolitto, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
74. Diana Yousef-Martinek, re: Do not agree with the Municipal Broadband plan and Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
75. Diana Yousef, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
76. Diane Leone, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
77. Diane Reposa, re: Vote NO for Municipal Broadband.
78. Dien Ho, re: PO#1 and PO#4.
79. Donald Grossman, re: DODGE - Deputies of Destructive Government Excess - Time to Vote No against Up-Zoning.
80. Dorothea Rees, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
81. Peter Dunn, re: Upzoning - Please Let Current Plan Expire and Start Fresh!
82. E. A. & Julie S. Vargas, re: Please let the ill-advised upzoning proposal expire.
83. Adam Manacher, re: E-bikes.
84. Edward Loveall, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
85. Eli Lipsitz, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
86. Elise Moore, re: Vote NO on municipal broadband and Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
87. Elizabeth Coxe, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
88. Elizabeth Gombosi, re: public comment Feb 10, 2025.
89. Ellen Aronson, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
90. Emily Axelrod, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
91. Emily Graham, re: Support of PO#1 and PO#4.
92. Emily Schatzow, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
93. Kathleen Moore, re: Ending exclusionary zoning!.
94. Esther Hanig, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
95. Ethan Frank, re: Supporting zoning and safe streets.
96. Florence Friedman, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
97. Frank LoGerfo, re: Broadband.
98. Frank Scibilia, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
99. Franziska Amacher, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
100. Fred Meyer, re: You really need to know the severe Hidden DANGERS inherent in your UNInformed UPzoning proposals!
101. Fred Scholz, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
102. Gaylen Morgan, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
103. Giacomo Lanzani, re: Writing in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses, pedestrians, and cyclists.
104. Gillien Todd, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
105. Glenn Heinmiller, re: Please vote NO on municipal broadband.
106. Gordon Moore, re: the revised petition for Monday’s vote.
107. Gordon Moore, re: Town Gown reports.
108. Greg Carey-Medlock, re: Ordain multi-family housing petition Parts 1 & 2.
109. Hallie Trial, re: Cambridge Graduate Students in Favor of Proposed Zoning Changes.
110. Hannan, re: Zoning discrepancy discovered.
111. Hans-Peter Biemann, re: 2/10 public comment #53, in fact delivered sometime after #70.
112. Helen Abraham, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
113. Helen Walker, re: Multifamily Housing Zoning, Important Loose Ends.
114. Helene Bank, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
115. Hillma, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
116. Hunter, re: In support of PO#1 and PO#4.
117. Ian McConnell, re: Vote NO on citywide upzoning petition – a 40 year Cambridge resident.
118. IIisa Hurowitz, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition - urging you to table this discussion.
119. Ilya Sytchev, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
120. Judy Somberg, re: In favor of PO#13 - Support Municipal Broadband.
121. Ira Nichols-Barrer, re: support for multifamily housing.
122. Jack Zalewski, re: Policy Order PO25#11.
123. Jackson Moore-Otto, re: Comment in support of multifamily zoning.
124. Jacqueline Olds, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
125. James Bertram, re: Municipal Broadband.
126. Jana Odette, re: WHAT exactly are you doing And for WHOM?
127. Jane Williams, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
128. Janet Reckman, re: MFH zoning and municipal broadband.
129. Janet Stone, re: drones.
130. Jean Farrington, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
131. Jean Spera, re: Municipal BroadBand.
132. Jeff and Pat Petrucelly, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
133. Jennifer Rochow, re: In support of municipal broadband.
134. Jenny Wang, re: Writing in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses, pedestrians, and cyclists.
135. Jerome Ryan, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
136. Jerry Flannelly, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
137. Jessica Corbin, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
138. Jodie Siegel, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
139. Joe Connolly, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
140. John Holland, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
141. John LaFreniere, re: Here we are again.
142. John Pena, re: Please hold off on approving the upzoning ordinance - as written.
143. John Russell, re: PO #1 and PO#4.
144. John Whisnant, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
145. Joseph Antebi, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
146. Joseph Rose, re: PO25#11 at Monday’s Meeting.
147. Joyce Devlin, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
148. Joyce E Myers, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
149. Jude Sirois, re: Municipal broadband.
150. Judith Rosen, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
151. Judith Sandler, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
152. Judith Taylor, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
153. Judy Somberg, re: In favor of Policy Order #13 - Support Municipal Broadband.
154. Judy Townley, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
155. Karen Klein, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
156. Kathleen Moore, re: Ending exclusionary zoning!
157. Kathy Watkins, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
158. Karen Falb, re: Keep in Mind - the worms in the can.
159. Karen Klein, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
160. Kathleen Moore, re: Ending exclusionary zoning!
161. Kathy Watkins, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
162. Kelly Dolan, re: Concerns about the Multi family zoning petition and Finance Committee and Broadband.
163. Kelsey Harris, re: Housing & Internet.
164. Ken Zolot, re: Writing in support of Municipal Broadband PO#13.
165. Kennie Lyman, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
166. Keno Fischer, re: Comments in Support of PO#13 (Municipal Broadband).
167. Kerry Ann Lawlor, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
168. Kit Wu, re: Public Comment In Support of Multifamily Housing & Upzoning Cambridge.
169. Kitty Ascrizzi, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
170. Kris Ellis-Levy, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
171. Larry and Lynn Cetrulo, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
172. Lauren Luther, re: Multifamily housing zoning comment.
173. Laurence Lesser, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
174. Leah Nickel, re: Strong support for passing the multi-family housing petitions.
175. Leah Rand, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
176. Linda Moussouris, re: New Signs to be posted on Linear Park, Linear Park Redesign Open House on Thurs, Feb 13th at St. John’s 5:30-7:00pm.
177. Lisa Glover, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
178. Lois Markham, re: Support for Municipal Broadband PO#13.
179. Louise T. Ambler, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
180. Lucia Mudd, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
181. Lyn Kardatzke, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
182. Lynne Miller, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
183. Lynne Reiss, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
184. Mai Kim Nguyen, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
185. Mal Malme and Meg Stone, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13.
186. Marcelo Marchetti, re: Municipal Broadband – please do not to move forward with this expensive project.
187. Margaret White, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
188. Marie Elena Saccoccio, re: Multifamily Re-Zoning Amendment - Largest Zoning Change in the History of Cambridge.
189. Marie Lossky, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
190. Marilee Meyer, re: Please consider amendments and neighborhoods.
191. Marion and Kathleeen Reine, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
192. Marisa Fratini, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
193. Mark Goodman, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
194. Mark Konstrong, re: concerns about the direction of Cambridge.
195. Mary Ann Szporluk, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
196. Mary Power, re: NO on up-zoning as drafted.
197. Mary Sullivan Walsh, re: MFH Proposal.
198. Mary Ann Donofrio, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
199. Max Kaplan, re: Urging support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve street safety.
200. mcusack, re: Municipal cable.
201. Michael Buck, re: Proposed Broadway parking loss.
202. Michael Kane, re: Allow more housing.
203. Michael Sipser, re: Vote NO on the upzoning petition.
204. Michael Weymouth, re: Supporting the 4+2 multifamily housing proposal.
205. Mike O’Brien, re: No Municipal Broadband!
206. Mike Phillips, re: Multifamily housing – The importance of Design Review (please bring it back at a reasonable threshold).
207. Momchil Tomov, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
208. Muireann Glenmullen, re: Upzoning proposal.
209. Nancy Steffens, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
210. Nate Sharpe, re: Writing in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses, pedestrians, and cyclists.
211. Ned Codd, re: Support for Multifamily Housing Zoning Proposal.
212. Niels Peetz-Larsen, re: Opposition to rezoning petition.
213. Nike Tirman, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition - VOTE NO.
214. Niko Kotsatos, re: Writing in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses, pedestrians, and cyclists.
215. Nita Sembrowich, re: PO#13 Municipal Broadband.
216. Noah Harper, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
217. Noah Spies, re: PO25#11.
218. Nolan Surma, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning and Enact citywide municipal broadband.
219. Norman Daoustin, re: support of PO#13 - Municipal Broadband.
220. Olive Malcolm, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
221. Omar Eton, re: urging delay in the zoning petition vote.
222. Pamela Van Dort & Matthew Connolly, re: Letter In Support of Safety Improvements on Cardinal Medeiros Avenue (PO25#11).
223. Central Square Tenants re:, Rabbi Yoni, Passionate Support for Ordaining Multi-Family Zoning Citywide with Inclusionary Housing.
224. Pat, re: NO to Municipal Broadman.
225. Patricia Bull, re: Upzoning Proposal.
226. Patricia McGrath, re: Municipal Broadband Project.
227. Paul E Fallon, re: Thank You!
228. Paul Levenson, re: PLEASE… vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
229. Paul Worster, re: Strong support for passing the multi-family housing petitions.
230. Perry Wasserbauer, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
231. Peter Dunn, re: Upzoning - Please Let Current Plan Expire and Start Fresh!
232. Peter Norris, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
233. Peter Sturges, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
234. Peter Zubiago, re: Support multi-family zoning.
235. Phil DarnowskyI, re: support residential upzoning.
236. Phyllis Simpkins, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
237. Reeva J. Meyer, re: Move Cambridge Ahead - Now.
238. Rena Leib, re: PO#13 – Municipal Broadband.
239. Rick Barry, re: Municipal Broadband.
240. Rob Everts, re: No to the Mis-named Multifamily Upzoning Petition.
241. Robin Greeley, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
242. Rosamund Judith Coquillette, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
243. Roy Russell, re: Public Comment PO#13 Municipal Broadband.
244. Rusty Stieff, re: Failure Notice.
245. Saagar Popat, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
246. Sam Eldfors, re: A Critical Opportunity for Climate Leadership – Vote YES on Upzoning.
247. Samir Dayal, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
248. Samuel Berk, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
249. Sandra Spanier, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
250. Sara Rostampour, re: Supporting PO#1 and PO#4.
251a. Sarah Block in strong support of PO#1 and PO#4.
251b. Sandra Spanier, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning & municipal broadband and in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses, pedestrians, and cyclists.
252. Sarah Hungerford, re: Who Will Live In Cambridge and Where Going Forward.
253. Sarah Kaulfuss, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
254. Sarah Stone, re: a big YES on multi-family housing.
255. Scott Kilcoyne, re: Municipal Broadband PO#13 and Please support housing zoning changes!
256. Seymour Kellerman, re: Vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
257. Shannon Canavin, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
258. Sharon Sears, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
259. Shehime Arshad, re: No to municipal broadband.
260. Shelagh Hadley, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition and Stop the madness re: AHO.
261. Sheli Wortis, re: please support PO#13 - Municipal Broadband.
262. Shellburne Thurber, re: municipal broadband.
263. Shelley Rieman, re: Municipal broadband.
264. Shippen Page, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
265. Stephen, re: Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
266. Steve Fitzsimmons, re: Please allow the present AHO proposal to expire.
267. Stuart Gedal, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
268. Susan Lapides, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
269. Susan Miller-Havens, re: Yes to Zoning proposal.
270. Susan Pitman Lowenthal, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
271. Susan Strang, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
272. Suzanne Bas Davis, re: PO#13 - municipal broadband.
273. Suzanne Blier, re: “On” times 5, … Science, Costs, Postponing, Reconciling, and the Winner.
274. Ted Moore, re: Support of PO25#11 and PO25#14.
275. Thomas Lindsley, re: Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
276. Tim Russell, re: Linear Park Redesign Request for Westley Street Gate Installation to Enhance Connectivity.
277. Vivek Sikri, re: In support of PO#1 and #4.
278. Waide Warner, re: Please Vote YES on Cambridge Municipal Broadband.
279. Wayne Welke, re: Still strongly supporting ending exclusionary zoning!
280. William Boomstein, re: Citywide upzoning petition - NO!
281. Young Kim, re: Multifamily Housing Petition.
282. Young Kim, re: My Oral comment tonight.
283. Zachary Yaro, re: Writing in support of PO#4 - advance protection of students and other bus riders.
284. Kristen Wainwright, re: Impacts of Cambridge Citywide Upzoning - 6 Part research document.
285. Hans-Peter Biemann, re: unit floor area constraints on new, bloated building.
286. Richard Freierman, re: PO24#153.
287. Andrew King, re: Please Include the People’s Budget Priorities in the FY26 CPS Budget.
288. John Pitkin, re: Letter for City Council re: Transportation Policy.
289. Suzanne Blier, re: Impacts of Cambridge Citywide Upzoning - 6 Part research document.
290. Bernice Buresh, re: PSNA Meeting, Feb 20, 7-9pm.
291. Carol Lynn Alpert, re: CAMBRIDGE UP-ZONING ALREADY BACKFIRING.
292. Arthur MacEwan, re: Bicycle Safety and Helmets.
293. Camden Bauchner, re: Parking on Broadway.
RESOLUTIONS
1. That the City Council go on record extending Congratulations to the NAACP Awardees 2025. Mayor Simmons
2. Condolences on the death of Eugene Goodwin. Councillor Toner
3. Congratulations to Philip Chu on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department. Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson
4. Congratulations to Frank Greenidge on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department. Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson
5. Congratulations to Paul Holder on his retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance. Councillor Toner
6. Congratulations to Christopher Samuel on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department. Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson
7. Congratulations to Anthony Santiago on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department. Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson
8. Congratulations to Lovestruck Books on its Grand Opening in Cambridge. Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Wilson, Mayor Simmons
amended to add Simmons as sponsor
9. Condolences on the death of Kevin Clark. Councillor Toner
10. Condolence Resolution for Pamela J. Harding. Mayor Simmons
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. The Health and Environment Committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2025 to review and discuss the update to the Cambridge Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP) Annual Report. [text of report]
Report Accepted, Placed on File 8-0-1 (SS-Absent)
Present: Nolan
Remote Present: Azeem, Siddiqui, Sobrinho-Wheeler
Also Present: Zusy
Absent: Wilson
COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update re: legislative activity. (COF25#36)
Placed on File 8-0-1 (SS-Absent)
HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Mar 3
10:00am Special Meeting of the City Council to go into Executive Session for reviewing and deliberating on the City Manager's contract, followed by deliberations and a vote on the City Manager's contract in Open Session.
2:00pm The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the City Manager’s Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR) related to allowing Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicle (RPA) technology in Cambridge. (CM25#11)
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Tues, Mar 4
11:30am The Housing Committee and Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations, Committee will hold a joint public hearing to discuss zoning priorities focusing on major squares and corridors.
Wed, Mar 5
11:00am 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.
Mon, Mar 10
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Tues, Mar 11
3:00pm 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.
Mon, Mar 17
5:30pm City Council Meeting
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.
Mon, Mar 24
10:00am The Economic Development and University Relations Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss all Workforce Development/Job Training programs provided for and/or funded by the City, School Department, and non-profits, and discuss a possible future “Jobs Trust” may do differently, or in addition to, current programming funded and/or operated by the City.
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Tues, Mar 25
3:00pm The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the update to the Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP) 2.0.
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.
Mon, Mar 31
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, Apr 7
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, Apr 14
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Wed, Apr 16
3:00pm The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss capital and large-scale programs and projects currently underway and in the funding plan, and potential future programming and projects that would need to be planned and incorporated into medium- and long-term capital and operating budgets.
Mon, Apr 28
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, May 5
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, May 12
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, May 19
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, June 2
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, June 9
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, June 16
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, June 23
5:30pm City Council Meeting
Mon, June 30
5:30pm City Council Meeting
TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1 Mar 3, 2025 amended (additional amendment re: scheduling meeting pending)
MAYOR SIMMONS
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR TONER
COUNCILLOR WILSON
WHEREAS: Last year, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities approved natural gas rate increases for Eversource and National Grid customers, and the new rates took effect on November 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS: At that time, it was projected that approximately 500,000 Eversource customers would see their gas bills increase by 25-30 percent, meaning a typical $250 bill could rise to $325, placing a significant financial burden on households, especially during the winter heating season; and
WHEREAS: Numerous Cambridge residents have reported sudden and substantial increases in their Eversource gas bills, with some experiencing monthly hikes of over $300; and
WHEREAS: These increases have been attributed to factors including surcharges for energy efficiency programs, costs associated with infrastructure upgrades, and expenses related to assistance programs for low-income residents; and
WHEREAS: The financial burden of these rising utility costs presents significant challenges for many residents, particularly those on fixed or limited incomes; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to engage with Eversource to evaluate the specific factors contributing to these rate increases, including surcharges for energy efficiency programs, infrastructure improvements, and low-income assistance program costs; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to explore potential actions the City can take to mitigate the impact of these rate hikes, including but not limited to:
• Advocating on behalf of Cambridge residents before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities regarding future rate adjustments;
• Investigating alternative energy sources or suppliers to provide more affordable options for residents; and
• Developing or expanding local programs to assist residents facing financial hardship due to rising utility costs, including increased outreach on existing assistance programs such as HEAP; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations within 30 days; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Chair of the Transportation & Public Utilities be and hereby is requested to schedule a hearing on this matter in the near future.
O-2 Mar 3, 2025 amended
MAYOR SIMMONS
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR WILSON
COUNCILLOR ZUSY
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has been a proud Sanctuary City since the mid-1980s, declaring its commitment to protecting vulnerable communities from discrimination and ensuring that all residents, regardless of immigration status, are treated with dignity and respect, and are offered the same rights and protections as are granted to all other Cambridge residents; and
WHEREAS: The Trump administration has recently initiated attacks on the transgender community, attempting to deny their existence and history while threatening their rights and protections at the federal level, including through efforts to roll back antidiscrimination protections, limit access to gender-affirming healthcare, and undermine the dignity and safety of transgender individuals in public spaces nationwide; and
WHEREAS: The federal government’s actions have encouraged discrimination towards transgender persons by state and local governments, schools, hospitals, and other public and private institutions; and
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge is committed to being a city where all people, including transgender and nonbinary residents, can feel safe, affirmed, and able to live their lives without risk of discrimination or harm; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge has a long history of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, and it is essential that the City takes action to reinforce and expand its commitment to the transgender community by explicitly including protections for transgender residents in its sanctuary city status; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Council reaffirm that Cambridge is a Sanctuary City not only for immigrants but also for all marginalized communities, including transgender and nonbinary individuals; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record affirming that Cambridge as a Sanctuary City will not cooperate with federal or state policies aimed at harming transgender and gender diverse people, and will take active steps to ensure that transgender and gender diverse individuals have access to healthcare, housing, education, and employment without fear of discrimination; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Council go on record stating that it shall be the policy of the City of Cambridge that no City resources shall be utilized for cooperating with or providing information to any individual or out-of-state agency or department regarding the provision of gender-affirming healthcare or gender-affirming mental healthcare performed in Cambridge and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward suitably engrossed copies of this resolution to the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, Cambridge Public Schools’ Rainbow Clubs/Gender and Sexuality Alliances/Project 10, Cambridge Health Alliance, the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic, and other relevant community organizations to affirm the City’s ongoing support for transgender rights and protections on behalf of the entire City Council.
O-3 Mar 3, 2025 amended
MAYOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
WHEREAS: Public transportation is essential for countless Cambridge residents, particularly for the many seniors who rely upon MBTA buses for mobility and independence; and
WHEREAS: Some seniors have recently reached out to City Hall to report repeated incidents on the Route 78 bus at Harvard Square during the 3pm hour, alleging that high school students utilizing the bus tend to crowd, shove, and harass elderly riders, sometimes necessitating police intervention; and
WHEREAS: Bus operators have attempted to address these disturbances, but the lack of enforcement and security presence has allowed them to persist, making many of these seniors feel unsafe, and the absence of MBTA security personnel reliably situated in the stations at Harvard has contributed to a growing sense of vulnerability among senior riders; and
WHEREAS: The City and the MBTA have an obligation to take measures to increase the safety that those utilizing the MBTA – especially seniors – rely upon so that they may access public transit safely and without harassment; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to coordinate with the MBTA in finding ways in which to strengthen safety measures, including:
• Identifying the which high schools the problematic students come from and to reach out to those schools and work with the staff and students to address these behaviors;
• Increasing Transit Police and security presence on buses and at key transit hubs, especially during peak student travel hours;
• Deploying additional staff at bus terminals and train stations to deter disorderly behavior;
• Providing more training and support for bus operators to manage unruly passengers; and
• Establishing a formal reporting system for seniors to report safety concerns in real-time; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to communicate this policy order to the MBTA General Manager and relevant officials, urging swift action to improve safety for seniors and other vulnerable riders, and to report back to the City Council on this matter in a timely manner.
O-4 Mar 3, 2025
MAYOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS: The EZ Ride shuttle service provides a critical transportation link for Cambridge residents, workers, and visitors, offering an essential connection between transit hubs, workplaces, and destinations throughout the city; and
WHEREAS: The reliability of EZ Ride’s real-time bus tracking system is crucial for riders who depend on it to plan their commutes and daily travel efficiently; and
WHEREAS: The transition within the past year of EZ Ride’s tracking platform to the Passio technology company has led to a degradation in the accuracy, consistency, and usability of its online bus location and estimated arrival time (ETA) tracking, creating significant confusion and inconvenience for riders; and
WHEREAS: Issues reported by users include inaccurate ETAs, buses appearing active when they are out of service, outdated schedule data lingering in the system, and fluctuating arrival predictions that undermine rider confidence in the service; and
WHEREAS: The unpredictability of the EZ Ride tracking system negatively impacts transit users, particularly those with rigid schedules, mobility challenges, or time-sensitive travel needs, and flies counter to the City’s stated goals of finding ways to encourage greater use of public transportation options; and
WHEREAS: Passio has acknowledged internal configuration issues, operational tracking failures, and systemic ETA recalibration delays, yet despite repeated outreach and what appear to be the company’s good faith efforts to address the issues, meaningful and lasting improvements to the tracking system have not been fully realized; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to exert all appropriate influence on EZ Ride and Passio to take immediate and concrete steps to fully resolve these tracking deficiencies and improve real-time transit accuracy for riders; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on the specific steps taken by EZ Ride and Passio to address these concerns, including any commitments or system upgrades implemented to ensure a more reliable tracking experience for Cambridge transit users.
O-5 Mar 3, 2025 amended
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
MAYOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR TONER
COUNCILLOR WILSON
COUNCILLOR ZUSY
WHEREAS: Cambridge residents are living through the height of the housing crisis, with 49% of Cambridge renters currently cost burdened and with many residents being pushed out of their neighborhoods or being a paycheck away from homelessness; and
WHEREAS: As of February 2025, the average rent in Cambridge, MA is $3,273 per month, which is 110% higher than the national average and with basic maintenance costs for property up-keep raising, property owners often turn to raising their rents leaving renters with increasingly limited options for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS: An affordable rent incentive abatement option passed with the Massachusetts tax package at the end 2023 and the property tax exemption allows municipalities to adopt a local property tax exemption for affordable real estate that is rented by a person whose income is less than a certain income level set by the City or Town; and
WHEREAS: Eligible landlords in the City of Cambridge must have tenants with a household income of 80% AMI or less, provide year-round rental units, and must provide rent prices that do not exceed 30% of a household’s total income, as determined “affordable” by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS: In order to deliver more housing to renters at affordable rates, the City of Cambridge must enact policy that provides incentives and support for landlords who want to provide affordable housing opportunities, but are unable to afford doing so; and
WHEREAS: Utilizing this new exemption citywide will incentivize landlords to keep their rents below market rate and award good landlords who are already securing rents at accessible Area Median Income levels, allowing the City to develop more opportunities affordable housing opportunities for tenants; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with all appropriate Departments to 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.
O-6 Mar 3, 2025 amended
COUNCILLOR TONER
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR WILSON
COUNCILLOR ZUSY
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: A transformer explosion occurred at 7 Edmunds Street on February 19, 2025, causing property damage to commercial and residential property; and
WHEREAS: These types of transformers are throughout the city; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager demands that Eversource provide the following:
• a thorough report on what happened at 7 Edmunds including cause of the “major catastrophic failure”, the extent of damage and contamination
• plan and timing for remediation
• a report on the impact to the neighborhood safety and the grid as a whole
• the plan and timing for repair/upgrade to station
• plans for future safety considerations for the surrounding area/neighbors (i.e., build an explosion proof wall around this substation)
• safety and maintenance logs for this substation and transformer and all other substations and transformers throughout the city
O-7 Mar 3, 2025 amended
COUNCILLOR TONER
COUNCILLOR WILSON
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The City has made safety improvements to intersections, such as the redesigned Inman Square, which result in new public spaces and pedestrian islands; and
WHEREAS: The City has, and is continuing to, implement Safety Improvement Projects, as required by the Cycling Safety Ordinance, which result in pedestrian islands; and
WHEREAS: The City has committed to and has acquired specialized snow removal equipment to clear separated bicycle lanes throughout the city; and
WHEREAS: The City’s protected bike lane infrastructure and specialized snow removal equipment facilitates the removal of snow from crosswalks and other pedestrian infrastructure; and
WHEREAS: Current snow removal operations by the City can lead to blocking crosswalks and pedestrian islands, increasing difficulties for pedestrians; and
WHEREAS: The Cambridge City Council unanimously adopted Vision Zero in 2015; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to commit to prioritizing snow removal from crosswalks and pedestrian islands for the rest of this and future snow seasons, and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct DPW and any appropriate staff to generate a policy for addressing these concerns in the future and to report back no later than April 28, 2025.
O-8 Mar 3, 2025 amended
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
WHEREAS: On February 25, 2025, the Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning Committee hosted a meeting on broker’s fees to rent an apartment and other housing fees charged to tenants; and
WHEREAS: At that committee meeting, staff from Greater Boston Legal Services and City staff in the Law Department, Housing Department, and Housing Liaison Office presented on how they have seen the impact of those fees in their work, what regulations currently exist around broker and other housing fees, and proposed legislation to regulate the practices; and
WHEREAS: One of the recommendations from that meeting was that the City Council could submit a home rule petition in support of ending the practice of property owners passing on broker’s fees to tenants, similar to home rule petitions the Cities of Somerville and Boston have submitted; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with the Law Department to draft a home rule petition allowing Cambridge to end the practice of property owners passing on broker’s fees to tenants; 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-9 Mar 3, 2025 Charter Right - Toner
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR AZEEM
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
WHEREAS: During discussion on the multifamily housing zoning petition, the City Council requested that an average maximum unit size of 2,000 square feet per lot area for new construction be put forward for consideration as an amendment to the petition; and
WHEREAS: Upon review by city staff, it was determined that this amendment could not have been added to the multifamily housing zoning petition without refiling it but that setting an average maximum unit size in new construction could be done as a separate petition; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant staff to present a zoning petition to the City Council for consideration on maximum unit size; 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-10 Mar 3, 2025
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR WILSON
WHEREAS: On February 25, 2025, the Neighborhood and Long-Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee hosted a meeting on broker’s fees to rent an apartment and other housing fees charged to tenants; and
WHEREAS: At that committee meeting staff from Greater Boston Legal Services and City staff in the Law Department, Housing Department, and the City Manager’s Housing Liaison Office presented on how they have seen the impact of those fees in their work, what regulations currently exist around broker’s fees and other housing fees, and proposed legislation to regulate the practices; and
WHEREAS: One of the recommendations from that meeting was that the City Council could submit a resolution in support of state bills to end the practice of property owners passing on brokers fees to tenants and regulating other housing fees charged to renters; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council go on record in support of HD.2996/SD.1305 An Act to Regulate Junk Fees in Housing and HD.238/SD.35 An Act Eliminating Forced Broker’s Fees; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Cambridge’s State House delegation on behalf of the entire City Council.
O-11 Mar 3, 2025
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
MAYOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR WILSON
WHEREAS: In United States today, 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); and
WHEREAS: The early years of life are critical for human development and strongly predictive of future educational attainment and quality of life and despite the proven benefits of early intervention for children with ASD, Massachusetts faces an acute shortage of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), key providers of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services, resulting in a persistent waitlist of 2,000-3,500 children ages 2-5; and
WHEREAS: While ASD can be diagnosed by a specialist as early as age 2, the average age of autism diagnosis in Massachusetts is 5.3 years, according to the National Autism Data Center, and long wait times put children with ASD at severe risk of failing to receive critical intervention during a narrowing and critical window of human neurological development; and
WHEREAS: Massachusetts operates under a two-tier ABA service delivery model rather than a three-tier delivery model, as used in states like California and Michigan; and
WHEREAS: Three-tier models expand the capacity of BCBA-led teams through Board Certified Assistant Applied Behavior Analysts (BCaBA) mid-level providers licensed by the Department of Public Health with supervisor authority; and
WHEREAS: Under a three-tier model, a single BCBA is able to oversee 10-16 clients with support from 1-2 BCaBAs, whereas under a two-tier model one BCBA is only able to oversee 6-10 clients; and
WHEREAS: The clinical competencies of BCBAs improve under the three-tier model as the structure offers a mid-level position in which clinicians can gain hands-on experience as BCaBAs shadowing BCBA clinicians; and
WHEREAS: Expanding ABA service capacity through a three-tier model does not increase per-child costs, as teams that include BCaBAs may operate at a lower reimbursement rate than those relying solely on BCBAs; and
WHEREAS: MassHealth has the authority to implement a three-tier model by establishing a rate of reimbursement for BCaBAs and fully implementing the regulatory framework established by the Department of Public Health governing licensed ABA providers; now therefore be it
ORDERED: The Cambridge City Council urges the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and MassHealth without delay to fully recognize BCaBAs for the purpose of reimbursement and implement a three-tier delivery model for ABA services; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge delegation at the State House, the Governor’s Office, and Kate Walsh, Secretary of Health and Human Services.
O-12 Mar 3, 2025 Withdrawn
COUNCILLOR WILSON
COUNCILLOR TONER
WHEREAS: Stop & Shop’s 1.1 million square foot distribution center in Freetown, Massachusetts is a critical component of their supply chain in New England; and
WHEREAS: The facility sits on over 150 acres and delivers perishable and non-perishable goods to more than 200 Stop & Shop locations across Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS: Ahold Delhaize, the parent company of Stop & Shop, has made clear its intent to close the Freetown Distribution Center unless Teamsters Local 25 members accept drastic concessions on their healthcare - a benefit they have relied on for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS: This escalating crisis threatens the livelihoods of over 900 hardworking Massachusetts residents, and potentially the food security of our region; and
WHEREAS: Many of these workers have dedicated decades of service to this company, ensuring that New England families have access to fresh food and essential goods; and
WHEREAS: Ahold Delhaize and Stop & Shop have accepted millions in local tax breaks to build and operate the Freetown Facility, but are now prepared to walk away from it entirely; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council goes on record recognizing that Stop & Shop’s decision to weaponize job loss in order to force workers into a substandard healthcare plan is not only unjust, but also a direct attack on the very communities they serve; and be it further
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council goes on record recognizing that this fight is not just about a single warehouse; it is about protecting good-paying union jobs, standing up to corporate exploitation, and ensuring that companies receiving tax incentives from Massachusetts do not turn their backs on our workers; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Cambridge City Council extends its support to Teamsters Local 25 should they decide to take action, including extending picket lines to every Stop & Shop store in New England, and demands that Ahold Delhaize and Stop & Shop return to the bargaining table in good faith.
O-13 Mar 3, 2025 amended
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR WILSON
MAYOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS: The City of Cambridge has long been dedicated to and supports the separation of church and state, along with gender equality; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge City Hall recently finished a project to restore the building’s grandeur, replace failing stone masonry and make repairs to the envelope of City Hall. A landmark structure, which was gifted to the City of Cambridge in 1889; and
WHEREAS: The project included restoration of the tower clock hands and faces and restoration of the balcony, which bears an inscription written by the donor, Frederick Hastings Rindge; and
WHEREAS: The balcony Inscription highlights that the word of God should dictate laws that govern the people, yet this wording contradicts a core value of the Cambridge City Council of inclusion, and a clear separation of church and state; and
WHEREAS: The balcony inscription includes language excluding women from government, with a statement that commandments to govern were given to “men” and it is the duty of “men” to create the laws; and
WHEREAS: The inscription refers to the general public as the “people,” demonstrating the unequal ideology that policy making and enforcing is the sole authority of men due to the distinct separation between terms, while recognizing the role of all people in city life; and
WHEREAS: Given that the frontage of City Hall has media with the pride flag, trans flag, and Black Lives Matter, the inscription does not align with the messages presented by the City in these other elements of public display; and
WHEREAS: The historical preservation of the City is important, and the inscription is part of the historic structure; and
WHEREAS: The Historical Commission has been working to address these issues through an explanatory statement to be placed in the lobby of City Hall, and has not finalized a draft, and the Cambridge City Council requests that there be steps taken in a timely manner to address these issues surrounding both church and gender; now therefore be it
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments to 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; and be it further
ORDERED: The City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments to ensure that such a plaque is displayed in a manner that communicates how the City Council conducts its government in a fair unbiased manner; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council by April of 2025.
O-14 Mar 3, 2025
MAYOR SIMMONS
VICE MAYOR MCGOVERN
ORDERED: That the City Council meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025 be canceled.
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. See Mgr #5
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 Dec 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
25-6. 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 (O-1) from 2/10/2025
25-7. 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 (O-2) from 2/10/2025
25-8. 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 (O-3) from 2/10/2025
25-9. 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 Wilson, Councillor Toner (O-4) from 2/10/2025