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11/13/2025 1:01 PM Lori Perez The Full Agenda/Public Agenda has been published to the web portal.

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● NOVEMBER 17, 2025

Regular Meeting

Sullivan Chamber

5:30 PM

Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

I. CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a federal update including
an update on relevant court cases.
CMA 2025 #273
2. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant
received from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Municipal
Road Safety (MRS) Program in the amount of $64,974.00. Funds will be used to support high-visibility
traffic education and enforcement throughout the City.
CMA 2025 #274
3. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the
Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded by the Executive Office of Housing and
Livable Communities, in the amount of $153,809 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary
and Wages account ($137,659), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary
Maintenance account ($16,150). Funds will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent
Supported Housing Program operated by the Multi-Service Center.
CMA 2025 #275
4. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of
appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant in the amount of
$40,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($33,381.00), to the
Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($5,619.00), and to the
Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,000.00). Funds, raised by the
Friends of the CLC, will be used to support the advising and coordination of the Bridge to College
Program, as well as support for ESOL teaching.
CMA 2025 #276
5. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the
Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) donations in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Grant
Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. Funds, received by the Friends of the CLC
through individual donations, will be used to support ESOL instruction.
CMA 2025 #277

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025
6. Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of
$302,640.00, funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Grant
Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($181,607.00), to the Grant
Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($106,033.00), and
to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($15,000.00).
CMA 2025 #278

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025

II. POLICY ORDER AND RESOLUTION LIST
1. That the Cambridge City Council go on record in opposition of H.3469 as reported out of committee
this week, sponsored by Mark Cusack, which would drastically undermine the Commonwealth’s climate
goals and would undermine its own efforts to address energy affordability facing households and
businesses in Cambridge and statewide
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui
POR 2025 #159

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025

III. CALENDAR

CHARTER RIGHT
1. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Executive Director of the Council on Aging
and other relevant City departments to explore the feasibility of creating a dedicated position or
function focused on triaging and directing senior residents to appropriate services and supports.
CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN
IN COUNCIL NOVEMBER 3, 2025
POR 2025 #157

ON THE TABLE
2. A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item
Number 25-22, regarding a request to work with the School Department, the Department of Public
Works, and other relevant departments to open the publicly owned parking at the King
Open/Cambridge Street Upper School Complex for either residential free parking or commercial
parking opportunities during “off” hours.
PLACED ON THE TABLE IN COUNCIL MAY 5, 2025
CMA 2025 #113
3. That the City Manager is requested to explore with the Government Operations Committee
whether the functions of the Peace Commission may be improved and enhanced by bringing them
within another City Commission or Department, such as the Human Rights Commission, and
report back in a timely manner.
CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY MAYOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL MAY 19, 2025
PLACED ON THE TABLE JUNE 2, 2025
POR 2025 #76
4. That the City Council go on record thanking SEIU 32BJ for their vigilance, partnership and
advocacy on behalf of unionized workers.
CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY MAYOR SIMMONS IN COUNCIL JUNE 16, 2025
PLACED ON THE TABLE IN COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2025
RES 2025 #148

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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Barbara Mullen, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3440 #2025
2. A communication was received from Brendan Hickey, regarding Inconsistent demolition definition.
COM 3441 #2025
3. A communication was received from Carlos Loya, regarding Important - Please fix drainage hole at
Tobin Park.
COM 3442 #2025
4. A communication was received from Carlos Loya, regarding Re_ Sherman Street Shooting today - Offer
of reward to ensure community safety.
COM 3443 #2025
5. A communication was received from Carol Waldo, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3444 #2025
6. A communication was received from Carole Stern, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3445 #2025
7. A communication was received from CC Barrett, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3446 #2025
8. A communication was received from Erika H. Matt, regarding Vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3447 #2025
9. A communication was received from Francesca Gordini, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3448 #2025
10. A communication was received from Gregory Crane, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3449 #2025
11. A communication was received from Hunter Aldrich, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3450 #2025
12. A communication was received from Jan Whitted, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3451 #2025
13. A communication was received from Janet Randall, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3452 #2025

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14. A communication was received from Jennifer Bash, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3453 #2025
15. A communication was received from John Henn, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3454 #2025
16. A communication was received from Julia Bishop, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3455 #2025
17. A communication was received from Katherine K. Merseth, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3456 #2025
18. A communication was received from Kevin Whalen, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3457 #2025
19. A communication was received from Layla Cable, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3458 #2025
20. A communication was received from Macky Buck, regarding CSO's.
COM 3459 #2025
21. A communication was received from Madeline Jacquet, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3460 #2025
22. A communication was received from Marie-Ovide Gina Dorcely, regarding Please vote NO on the
proposed upzoning.
COM 3461 #2025
23. A communication was received from Marlene Clauss, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3462 #2025
24. A communication was received from MP Dillenseger, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3463 #2025
25. A communication was received from Paul Vermouth, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3464 #2025
26. A communication was received from Richard Joslin, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3465 #2025
27. A communication was received from Sam Ribnick, regarding Completion of planned CSO projects.
COM 3466 #2025

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28. A communication was received from Sarah Boyer, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3467 #2025
29. A communication was received from Saviz Mowlavi, regarding Comment on PO #154.
COM 3468 #2025
30. A communication was received from Sia Stovall, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3469 #2025
31. A communication was received from Sonia Voskuil, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3470 #2025
32. A communication was received from Susan Brand, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3471 #2025
33. A communication was received from Susan Corcoran, regarding Vote NO on the proposed upzoning.
COM 3472 #2025
34. A communication was received from Susan Gottlieb, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3473 #2025
35. A communication was received from Wendy Jacob, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3474 #2025
36. A communication was received from Zaid Mongelli, regarding Please vote NO on the proposed
upzoning.
COM 3475 #2025
37. A communication was received from Urs Gauchat, regarding Vote NO on Upzoning.
COM 3476 #2025
38. A communication was received from Nicole Gonsalves, regarding Christmas.
COM 3477 #2025
39. A communication was received from Richard Krushnic, regarding delay Mass Ave & Camb St upzoning
decision.
COM 3478 #2025

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025

V. RESOLUTIONS
1. Congratulations to Janice Gillis on her retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance
Councillor Toner
RES 2025 #247
2. Congratulations to Jean Desane on his retirement from The Cambridge Health Alliance
Councillor Toner
RES 2025 #248
3. Condolences on the death of Sheila L. (Sullivan) Tierney
Councillor Toner
RES 2025 #249
4. Condolences on the death of Claire M. (Delaney) Murphy
Councillor Toner
RES 2025 #250

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. The Human Services and Veterans Committee held a public hearing on October 21, 2025 to further
discuss the Out of School (OST) Expansion Study Report which was presented to the City Council on
May 19, 2025, CMA 2025 #127.
2. The Health and Environment Committee held a public hearing on October 27, 2025 to review and
discuss the launch of the update to the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) and hear a status report on
the current plan including any adjustments that have been or might be made before any update.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025

VII. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM OTHER CITY
OFFICERS
1. A communication was received from Paula Crane, Interim City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding
legislative activity.
COF 2025 #144

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025

APPENDED INFORMATION
Awaiting Report Status Update
Awaiting Report Status Update 11.17.25
ARS-25-29

AWAITING REPORT LIST

25-12.

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 Wilson, Councillor Zusy, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler,
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner from 3/3/2025

25-29.

That the City Manager is requested to work with the School Department, the
Department of Public Works, and other relevant departments to ensure that all city
owned parking lots, with a focus on school complexes, including the still under
construction parking at Tobin/Darby Vassal school complex, could be made available
for after-hours use by residents.
from

25-32.

That the City Manager is requested to meet with the leadership of the Harvard Square
Business Association to discuss the proposal and to take the necessary steps to
facilitate the release of $72,000 to fund the RFP development for the tunnel
engineering study.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui
(Calendar Item #1) from 5/19/2025

25-33.

The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to provide a
legal opinion outlining, in light of current zoning including the most recent
Multifamily Zoning Amendments, the ability of Cambridge to regulate institutional
and religious uses in C-1 residential districts and what state and federal law allows in
terms of local restrictions, if any, for institutional and religious uses.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-3) from
6/2/2025

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25-40.

The City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the City Solicitor, in
consultation with relevant City departments and the Community Benefits Advisory
Committee, to draft amendments to the Community Benefits Ordinance that allow for
the use of funds for capital expenses, provided that such expenses clearly advance the
goals of the Community Benefits program.
Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Vice
Mayor McGovern (O-3) from 6/23/2025

25-44.

The City Manager is requested to direct the Community Development Department, in
collaboration with the Finance Department, to conduct a comprehensive review of
current permitting fees for residential development projects, with a focus on
identifying opportunities to create a tiered fee structure that reduces or eliminates fees
entirely particularly for smaller-scale and affordable housing developments.
Councillor Toner, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Azeem,
Councillor Nolan (O-1) from 8/4/2025

25-46.

The City Manager is requested to coordinate with the Community Safety Department,
the Cambridge Police Department, and other relevant parties to ensure that the
overnight use of the garden area between St. James Episcopal Church and the Beech
Street condos is actively monitored.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Toner from 9/8/2025

25-48.

The City Manager is requested to consult with the appropriate City departments,
including the City Solicitor’s Office, to establish a formal policy that clearly defines
the City’s role and financial responsibilities in supporting large-scale public events
hosted by Cambridge-based non-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toner, Councillor Wilson
from 9/8/2025

25-49.

the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development
Department, the City Assessor, and all other relevant departments to develop a
comprehensive policy for future private development projects in the city.
Councillor Toner, Mayor Simmons, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Nolan,
Councillor Zusy from 9/8/2025

25-51.

The City Manager is requested to work with all relevant departments to seek input
from the community as well as direct outreach to condo owners and short-term rental
operators and develop additional recommendations based on the discussion in the
Ordinance Committee.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Vice Mayor McGovern,
Councillor Siddiqui from 9/8/2025

25-54.

The City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Police Department to
review current crisis prevention protocols, strengthen them by clearly defining the
role and deployment of mental health professionals.
Councillor Wilson, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui from 9/15/2025

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25-56.

The City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to provide an
update on rodent control measures citywide and especially how the City addresses
rodent mitigation through large construction projects, both public and private.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Wilson
from 9/15/2025

25-57.

The City Manager is requested to work with the Cambridge Police Department, the
Law Department, and relevant stakeholders to develop and present to the City
Council a proposed policy for the timely release of body-worn camera footage.
Councillor Azeem, Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Nolan, Councillor
Siddiqui from 9/15/2025

25-58.

That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Community
Development Department, Finance Department, Law Department, and other relevant
departments to explore all steps towards advancing social housing in Cambridge.
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Siddiqui,
Councillor Wilson, Councillor Nolan, Councillor Azeem from 9/29/2025

25-59.

The City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to provide a
recommendation on the site conditions of 25 Lowell Street and considerations and
process for determining the future use of the property.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor
Siddiqui from 9/29/2025

25-60.

The City Manager is requested to work with the Department of Public Works, the
Department of Public Health, and any relevant environmental consultants to provide a
comprehensive report on Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toner (O-1) from

25-61.

The City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments, state agencies, and
the property owner IQHQ to provide an update on efforts to maintain cleanliness and
safety in the area on Alewife Paths near Russell Field.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Wilson, Councillor Toner (O-5) from 10/6/2025

25-63.

That the City Manager is requested to reach out to representatives from Eversource to
coordinate at least four public open-house meetings in the coming weeks regarding
heat and electricity costs.
Mayor Simmons, Vice Mayor McGovern (O-2) from 10/20/2025

25-64.

That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to report back
to the City Council on current efforts towards poison ivy control in the Fresh Pond
Master Plan as well as recommended improvements for signage and regular
maintenance planning.
Councillor Nolan, Councillor Toner, Vice Mayor McGovern, Councillor Zusy
(O-5) from 10/20/2025

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25-65.

That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Cambridge Department of
Transportation and other relevant departments to examine how to improve
connectivity north of Rindge Avenue during the Linear Park Reconstruction Project
so that vulnerable road users can bypass Rindge Avenue and Cedar Street where
possible.
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler, Councillor Siddiqui, Councillor Nolan, Vice
Mayor McGovern, Councillor Toner (O-2) from 10/27/2025

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CMA 2025 #273
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2025
To the Honorable, the City Council:
The City Manager will give a federal update, and the Law Department will provide an update on relevant
court cases.

Yi-An Huang
City Manager

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1.1.a

Lawsuits Challenging Federal Actions that Involve the City, or of Special Interest to the City – November 17, 2025 Update
Lawsuit Name
King County v.
Turner

Case No. / Case
Citation

Summary of Lawsuit

25-3664
(9th Cir.);
25-cv-00814
(W.D. Wash.)

The City of Cambridge is a plaintiff in this case.

San Francisco v. 25-3889
Trump
(9th Cir.)
25-cv- 01350
(N.D. Cal.)

The City of Cambridge is a plaintiff in this case.

Status

Plaintiffs sued Secretary of Transportation, HUD, Secretary of HHS, and HHS for
imposing conditions on grants to local governments, including HUD Continuum of
Care and DOT grants. The conditions include prohibitions on DEI, "gender
ideology," "elective abortions," and aid to immigrants. The imposed conditions
threaten over $12 billion dollars in federal funding. Local governments argue that
in imposing conditions on grants, the federal government violates the separation
of powers, Spending Clause, the Tenth Amendment, the Due Process Clause
(Vagueness), and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

Lawsuit to enjoin enforcement of President Trump’s initial Sanctuary Jurisdiction
Executive Order (EO). Plaintiffs argue the EO violates the Tenth Amendment,
Separation of Powers, Spending Clause, and Due Process Clause.

California v.
United States
DOT

25-cv-00208
(D.R.I.)

An order in this case applies to the City of Cambridge.

State of New
York v. U.S.
Department of
Justice
(PWORA case)

25-2099
(1st Cir.)
25-cv-00345
(D.R.I.)

An order in this case applies to the City of Cambridge.

States challenge an April 24, 2025, letter issued by Secretary Duffy, requiring
recipients of DOT grants to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The
letter does not define what constitutes “cooperation.” States allege that the
conditions are beyond DOT’s authority.

Preliminary Injunction entered in favor of local governments on June 3, 2025. The Preliminary
Injunction Order has allowed the City to enter into grant agreements with HUD for the Continuum of
Care grant funds. Federal government appealed. Appeal pending.
Plaintiffs most recent Motion for Preliminary Injunction, asking the Court to order that the conditions do
not apply to additional grants, such as CDBG grants, was granted on August 12, 2025. Federal
government appealed the August 12 order. On November 12, 2025, the District Court allowed plaintiffs
to amend the complaint a third time to add 15 new local governmental entities.

Preliminary Injunction entered in favor of local governments, ordering that the Federal Government
cannot enforce the Sanctuary Jurisdiction EO. Federal Government Appealed. Appeal oral argument
scheduled for December 5, 2025. Federal government’s motion to dismiss hearing scheduled for
November 5, 2025. The District Court opted to proceed without oral argument on the motion to
dismiss.
Cambridge added as a plaintiff. Plaintiffs filed a second Motion for Preliminary Injunction asking the
Court to prevent the Federal Government from enforcing both Sanctuary Jurisdiction EOs against all
of the Plaintiffs and prospective Plaintiffs, including Cambridge. The Court allowed the motion.
On November 4, 2025, District Court entered summary judgment for the plaintiff states holding that
immigration enforcement conditions (IEC) imposed by the Department of Transportation in exchange for
federal funding are unlawful. The Court wrote, “The IEC is declared unlawful and ordered vacated from all
grant agreements administered by [USDOT]. [USDOT is] permanently enjoined from implementing or
enforcing the IEC against the States, or otherwise attempting to condition federal transportation funding on
State cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.”

On July 30, the federal defendants stipulated they would not enforce the challenged notices against the
plaintiff states until September 10, 2025. The federal defendants also stipulated that they would not
States challenged the revocation of various exemptions under the Personal
enforce the notices based on conduct occurring in the plaintiff States prior to September 11, 2025; funds
Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA).
expended in the plaintiff States prior to September 11, 2025; or any other actions taken in reliance on this
PRWORA is part of the federal welfare system and governs the eligibility of
Stipulation prior to September 11, 2025. Since Massachusetts is a plaintiff, this applies to Cambridge. On
noncitizens for public benefits. Several federal agencies issued new requirements September 10, 2025, the Court granted plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction, which applies to
requiring recipients of federal funding to be checked for immigration status. This
Cambridge. On September 23, 2025, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. Defendants moved to stay the
has meant that many undocumented immigrants who previously had access to
case because of the Federal shutdown. The District Court denied the request. An appeal of the preliminary
certain federal benefits under the agency exemptions are no longer exempted.
injunction ruling was filed on November 7, 2025.
This also means that states administering federal benefit programs are now
required to implement verification schemes to verify the status of benefit
recipients, even if the programs previously did not require such verification.
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Attachment: 2025-11-13 City Council Federal Litigation Tracker (CMA 2025 #273 : 11.17.25 Fed Update)

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR

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1.1.a

Case No. / Case
Citation

Newsom v. Trump 25-3727;
25-5553
(9th Cir.);
25-cv-04870
(N.D. CA)

Summary of Lawsuit

Status

The City of Cambridge joined amicus briefs in the District Court and in the
Appellate Court.

U.S. District Court ruled that federal deployment of CA National Guard was illegal and violated the 10th
amendment. On June 15, 2025, the City of Cambridge joined an amicus brief arguing that the 9th Circuit
should not stay the District Court’s ordered temporary relief. On June 19, 2025, the Ninth Circuit stayed the
California seeks order prohibiting the Department of Defense from federalizing the lower court order pending appeal. On October 7, 2025, California requested the Ninth Circuit vacate the
CA National Guard and deploying it to conduct domestic law enforcement without June 19th order or grant a motion for an injunction pending appeal.
meeting statutory requirements.
After a three-day bench trial, on September 2, 2025, the District Court ruled that the federal government
violated the Posse Comitatus Act when it unlawfully deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles for
immigration enforcement operations. The District Court’s ruling will go into effect on September 12, 2025,
and bar “deploying, ordering, instructing, training, or using the National Guard currently deployed in
California, and any military troops heretofore deployed in California, to execute the laws, including but not
limited to engaging in arrests, apprehensions, searches, seizures, security patrols, traffic control, crowd
control, riot control, evidence collection, interrogation, or acting as informants.”
On September 2, 2025, plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction to enjoin an August 5, 2025 order
federalizing and deploying 300 members of California’s National Guard for ninety days and to return control
of the California National Guard to Governor Newsom. On September 4, 2025, the 9th Cir. stayed this order
pending an appeal by the federal government. On October 29, 2025, the 9th Circuit ruled that the District
Court retains jurisdiction over the plaintiffs’ challenge to the August 5 order. On November 4, 2025, the
District Court lifted its stay of proceedings related to plaintiffs’ motion to enjoin the August 5 order and set
an expedited briefing schedule.

Commonwealth of 25-1343
MA v. National
(1st Cir.);
Institutes of
25-cv-10338
Health, et al, and (D. Mass.)
other associated
cases

The City of Cambridge joined an amicus brief in this case.

President and
25-1627
Fellows of Harvard (1st Cir.)
College v. DHS, et 25-cv-11472
al.
(D. Mass.)

The City of Cambridge intends to file an amicus brief in this case.

President and
25-cv-11048
Fellows of Harvard (D. Mass.)
College v. HHS, et
al.
United States v.
Illinois, Cook
County, &
Chicago

25-cv-01285
(N.D. Ill.)

MA argues that cap of 15% reimbursement for all new grants, regardless of the
indirect cost needs of the institution, violates the Administrative Procedure Act.

Oral argument before a panel of the 9th Cir. took place on October 22, 2025. That same day, a judge of the
court requested a vote to rehear the case en banc. That vote failed.
U.S. District Court issued a final judgment enjoining federal government’s 15% cap on
reimbursement for all new grants. Federal government appealed. Appeal pending. Oral argument
heard on November 5, 2025.

U.S. District Court entered order enjoining federal government from “implementing, instituting,
maintaining, or giving any force or effect” to the federal government’s revocation of Harvard’s ability to
Harvard contests federal government’s revocation of Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign enroll foreign students. Court likewise enjoined presidential proclamation barring foreign students destined
students and otherwise prevent foreign students from enrolling at Harvard.
for Harvard. Federal government appealed. Appeal pending regarding injunction.
On August 6, 2025, the federal government stipulated that “the May 22 letter will not be used to revoke
Harvard’s SEVP certification or Exchange Visitor Program designation. Defendants are currently following
the procedures under 8 C.F.R. §§ 214.3, 214.4 and 22 C.F.R. Part 62.” Harvard did not accept the
stipulation. The federal government has moved to dismiss the District Court case. Appellate proceedings
stayed pending end of federal government shutdown.
Harvard case.
On September 3, 2025, the District Court ruled that the federal government violated the Constitution, Title
VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the APA when it froze more than $2.6 billion in Harvard research funding.
Harvard contests federal government’s withdrawal of federal funding. Harvard argues The ruling vacated the freeze orders and termination notices Harvard received from the federal government
that the federal government did not take necessary steps to cancel federal funds.
and permanently enjoined reimposition of unconstitutional conditions on funding. Final judgment entered
on October 20, 2025.
Case concerns a similar Welcoming Community Ordinance.
On July 25th, the District Court dismissed the case and upheld the sanctuary policies, including
Chicago’s Welcoming Community Ordinance. Local government decisions not to participate in
Federal government sued Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago seeking declaratory immigration enforcement are protected by the Tenth Amendment and not preempted by federal law.
and injunctive relief holding that sanctuary policies violate the Supremacy Clause. The federal government had until August 22, 2025, to amend its complaint. No amended complaint
was filed. The case was dismissed with prejudice on August 26, 2025. On October 24, 2025, the
federal government filed a notice of appeal.
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Citation

City of Chicago v. 25-cv-05462
United States
(N.D. Ill.)
Department of
Homeland
Security
City of Chelsea v. 25-cv-10442
Trump
(D. Mass.)

Summary of Lawsuit

Status

The City of Boston is a plaintiff in this case.
Lawsuit seeks to enjoin federal government from freezing funding under the
Securing Cities counterterrorism program (STC) and to require the federal
government to process pending and future reimbursement requests pursuant to
law. The complaint alleges that DHS is violating the separation of powers, that its
actions are ultra vires, and that it is violating the APA.
The Cities of Chelsa and Somerville are plaintiffs in this case.
Lawsuit challenges Protecting the American People from Invasion EO and other
executive actions related to withholding of federal funds based on immigration
policy. The plaintiffs seek to enjoin the federal government from withholding
federal funds based on sanctuary policies.
The City of Boston has filed an amicus brief in this case.

Vasquez25A169
Perdomo v. Noem (Supreme Court)
25-4312
Lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to enjoin ICE and CBP from engaging
(9th Cir.);
in unconstitutional and unlawful stops of Los Angeles residents during
25-cv-05605
immigration sweeps. Plaintiffs allege ICE and CBP have a policy and practice of
engaging in unconstitutional stops not based on reasonable, individualized
suspicion of unlawful presence, but instead based on racial profiling.

United States v. 25-cv-06226
City of Rochester (W.D.N.Y.)
United States v.
City of Boston

25-cv-12456
(D. Mass.)

State of Oregon v. 25-6268
Trump
(9th Cir.)
25-cv-01756
(D. Ore.)

No significant Court orders in this case. Summary judgment papers to be filed between December 1,
2025 and February 17, 2026.

Somerville and Chelsea filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction. On October 2, 2025, the District
Court denied the Motion for Preliminary Injunction holding that the cities failed to demonstrate they
would suffer imminent and irreparable harm without injunctive relief.

District Court granted temporary restraining order, in favor of plaintiffs, regarding unlawful stops and
access to counsel. The parties are briefing preliminary injunction and class certification in the District
Court. On September 8, 2025, using its Emergency Docket, the Supreme Court entered a stay
enjoining the temporary restraining order halting the federal government from “stopping individuals
based solely on four factors: (1) their apparent race or ethnicity; (2) whether they spoke Spanish or
English with an accent; (3) the type of location at which they were found (such as a car wash or bus
stop); and (4) the type of job they appeared to work.” This means the federal government may continue
to rely on these four factors alone to stop and seize individuals. Importantly, Justice Kavanaugh
indicated in his concurring opinion that if the case eventually reaches the Supreme Court, then the
Supreme Court will likely reverse any permanent injunctive relief similar to the temporary relief the
District Court previously ordered.
Case returned to lower courts for further proceedings. On October 21, 2025, the 9th Cir. remanded the
appeal, in part, to allow the district court to dissolve the Fourth Amendment TRO.
Cross motions for judgment on the pleadings filed by both parties. Amicus brief, in which Cambridge
joined, filed on August 28, 2025. Arguments not scheduled yet.

The City of Cambridge joined an amicus brief in this case.
Federal government sued Rochester seeking injunctive relief holding that
sanctuary policies violate the Supremacy Clause.
The City of Boston is a defendant in this case.

Boston has until November 17, 2025, to file a response to the Complaint.

Federal government sued Boston seeking injunctive relief holding that sanctuary
policies violate the Supremacy Clause.
The City of Cambridge joined an amicus brief in this case in the 9th Circuit.
Oregon seeks an order prohibiting the federal government from federalizing
National Guard troops and deploying them to conduct domestic law enforcement
without meeting statutory requirements and in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

District Court granted two temporary restraining orders (TRO), expiring on October 18 and 19, 2025,
enjoining federal government from deploying federalized National Guard troops in or to Oregon. A
panel of the 9th Cir. stayed the first TRO, allowing the President to continue federalizing national guard
troops. The en banc 9th Cir. then stayed the panel decision through October 28, 2025. The 9th Cir. will
rehear the matter en banc. On November 3, 2025, the federal government moved to dismiss the
appeal.
After a bench trial on the preliminary injunction and merits of the case, the District Court held and
ordered that President Trump’s order to deploy the National Guard to Portland was unlawful and
unconstitutional and the federal government is permanently enjoined from deploying members of any
state’s National Guard to Oregon based on the facts for which deployment was ordered in this case.

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Citation

State of Illinois v. 25A443
Trump
(Supreme Court)
25-2798
(7th Cir.)
25-cv-12174
(N.D. Ill.)

City of Chicago v. 25-cv-12765
Noem
(N.D. Ill.)

United States v.
City of Newark

25-cv-05081
(D. N.J.)

Massachusetts v. 25-cv-13165
USDA
(D. Mass.)

Summary of Lawsuit

Status

The City of Cambridge joined amicus filings in this case in the 7th Circuit and
the Supreme Court.
Illinois seeks an order halting the illegal and unconstitutional federalization and
deployment of members of the National Guard of the United States, including
both the Illinois and Texas National Guard.

The City of Boston is a plaintiff in this case. Also, Cambridge, as part of
“Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Funded Urban Area,” receives UASI
funds that are at issue in the case.

District Court granted temporary restraining order (TRO), expiring on October 23, 2025, enjoining
federal government from federalizing and deploying National Guard troops within Illinois. Federal
government appealed. Appeal pending. The Appeals Court, pending further argument, entered an order
allowing federalized National Guard troops deployed to Illinois to remain in the state, but those troops
may not be deployed for purposes of law enforcement. On October 23, 2025, upon agreement by the
parties, the District Court entered an order extending the TRO until final judgment on the merits is
entered in the case.
The Supreme Court has directed the parties to brief the following question: “Whether the term ‘regular
forces’ refers to the regular forces of the United States military, and, if so, how that interpretation affects
the operation of 10 U. S. C. §12406(3).” All briefing due by November 17, 2025.
Complaint filed on October 20, 2025. Plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary injunction on October 24,
2025.

Chicago, Boston, and other cities allege that DHS and FEMA are violating
separation of powers principles, taking action not authorized by Congress,
violating Congress’ power of the purse, and violating the APA because they are
compelling compliance with anti-DEI requirements as part of their terms and
conditions for local governments, like the City of Cambridge, to receive funding for
programs supporting mitigation and prevention of natural disasters, terrorist
attacks, mass shootings, and other complex emergencies.
The City of Cambridge joined an amicus brief in this case.
Defendant local governments moved to dismiss. No argument date yet.
Federal government alleges local governments and officials violated the
Supremacy Clause because sanctuary laws conflict with federal law, local laws
unlawfully regulate the federal government, and local laws discriminate against
the federal government by marking out federal immigration authorities for
disfavored treatment. The federal government seeks declaratory and injunctive
relief.
Massachusetts is the lead plaintiff in this case.

Federal government moved to stay this case due to the federal government shutdown. District Court of
N.J. denied the request because the federal government’s claimed allegations of a grave national
emergency at the “Southern Border” warrant “this action proceeding in its ordinary course.”

The District Court heard arguments, on October 30, 2025, on whether to issue a temporary restraining
order forcing the USDA to fund November SNAP benefits. The Court issued a ruling stating that the
Multiple states argue that the federal government’s decision not to use available
federal government’s “suspension of SNAP benefits is contrary to law.” The parties went through
contingency funds to pay Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
extensive motion practice regarding whether full or reduced SNAP benefits will issue for November
benefits violates the APA. The states are suing to force the USDA to use available
and funding therefore. This litigation is impacted by contemporaneous rulings in R.I. State Council of
contingency funds for the November SNAP benefits.
Churches v. Rollins.
R.I. State Council 25A539
Similar case to MA v. USDA but extends the litigation beyond individual states On October 31, 2025, the District Court granted a TRO and ordered the federal government to pay full
of Churches v.
(Supreme Court) to the whole nation.
SNAP benefits by November 3, 2025, or partial payments by November 5, 2025. On November 3, USDA
Rollins
25-2089
stated it “will fulfill its obligation to expend the full amount of SNAP contingency funds,” but it will not
st
(1 Cir.)
A coalition of local governments, charitable, legal, and faith-based nonprofit
use other funds to provide full SNAP payments for November 2025. On November 6, the District Court
25-cv-00569
organizations, small businesses, and workers’ rights organizations argue the
held the federal government did not comply with its October 31 order and ordered full November SNAP
(D.R.I.)
federal government violated the APA and federal appropriations law when it
payments by November 7. On November 9, the 1st Cir. upheld the District Court order enforcing the
ignored congressional mandate to fund SNAP benefits and revoked work
October 31 TRO. The Supreme Court extended an administrative stay of the TRO through November
requirement waivers in localities with persistent unemployment.
13, 2025, and the federal government indicated its intent to continue to pursue a stay of the District
Court’s orders from the Supreme Court.
Lujan v. FMCSA 25-cv-1215
The City of Cambridge joined an amicus brief in this case.
As of November 10, 2025, FMCSA’s rule is administratively stayed pending further order of the D.C.
(D.C. Cir.)
Cir.
Suit was filed contesting an interim final rule issued by the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMCSA). FMCSA's rule bars asylum seekers, refugees, and
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients with work authorization
from holding non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses.
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Citation

National TPS
25-5724
Alliance v. Noem (9th Cir.)
Noem v. National 25-4901
TPS Alliance
(9th Cir.)

Summary of Lawsuit

Status

The City of Cambridge joined an amicus brief in this case.

Briefing schedule closes on November 19, 2025.

An appeal of a summary judgment order vacating the federal government’s
vacatur and termination of TPS for Venezuela and vacatur of TPS for Haiti
The City of Cambridge joined an amicus brief in this case.

Briefing schedule closes on January 9, 2026.

An appeal of an order postponing the effective date of the federal government’s
vacatur of TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua.

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CMA 2025 #274
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2025
To the Honorable, the City Council:
I am hereby requesting the appropriation of a grant received from the Massachusetts Executive Office of
Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Program in the amount of $64,974.00
to the Grant Fund Police Department Salary and Wages account.
Funds will be used to support high-visibility traffic education and enforcement throughout the City, by
participating in the Traffic Enforcement Campaigns and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Enforcement
Campaigns, which both aim to address significant public safety and quality of life concerns in Cambridge.
Very truly yours,

Yi-An Huang
City Manager

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CMA 2025 #275
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2025
To the Honorable, the City Council:
I am hereby requesting the appropriation of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance grant funded
by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, in the amount of $153,809 to the Grant
Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($137,659), and to the Grant Fund Human
Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($16,150).
Funds will be used for costs related to the Carey Men’s Permanent Supported Housing Program operated
by the Multi-Service Center. This program assists homeless men to end their homelessness by providing
housing at the Cambridge YMCA and counseling and case management services through the MultiService Center. Carey Program participants are assisted with issues that may have prevented them from
maintaining stable housing, such as substance abuse, legal issues, mental health challenges, employability
and more. Funds will be allocated for staff the Multi-Service Center; a contract with Eliot Community
Human Services; meals; and supplies.
Very truly yours,

Yi-An Huang
City Manager

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CMA 2025 #276
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2025
To the Honorable, the City Council:
I am hereby requesting the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) grant
in the amount of $40,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account
($33,381.00), to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account
($5,619.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($1,000.00).
The funds, raised by the Friends of the CLC, will be used to support the advising and coordination of the
Bridge to College Program, as well as support for ESOL teaching. The grant period is from July 2025
through June 2026. The funds will partially support staff salaries, contractual services, and food for
program participants.
Very truly yours,

Yi-An Huang
City Manager

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CMA 2025 #277
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2025
To the Honorable, the City Council:
I am hereby requesting the appropriation of the Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC)
donations in the amount of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages
account.
The funds, received by the Friends of the CLC through individual donations, will be used to support
ESOL instruction.
Very truly yours,

Yi-An Huang
City Manager

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CMA 2025 #278
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2025
To the Honorable, the City Council:
I am hereby requesting the appropriation of the Massachusetts Formula Grant, in the amount of
$302,640.00, funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Grant
Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($181,607.00), to the Grant
Fund Department of Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($106,033.00), and
to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Travel and Training account ($15,000.00).
This grant is awarded annually to the Department of Human Service Programs Council on Aging Division
and is used to provide funding for department staff and services, including transportation for seniors and
meals at the Cambridge Senior Center. Funds also support instructors and group facilitators who provide
services in-person, as well as virtually to seniors.
Very truly yours,

Yi-An Huang
City Manager

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City of Cambridge

O-1
FIRST IN COUNCIL
November 17, 2025

COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
WHEREAS:

The City of Cambridge is a state leader in investment in combatting the climate crisis
and those investments pay dividends towards the public health of local residents by
combatting emissions pollution and the economic health of the region by investing in
sustainable infrastructure powered by renewable resources; and

WHEREAS:

Through the BEUDO ordinance, the fossil-fuel free construction requirement,
municipal green power purchase agreements, net zero new schools, community solar,
and much more, we are on track and making real progress; and

WHEREAS:

Legislation is being considered this week in the Massachusetts Joint Committee on
Telecommunications, Utilities, and Environment (TUE) and will be reviewed by Ways
and Means that will drop state commitments to reduce carbon emissions and gut
investment in clean energy infrastructure, risking progress towards decarbonization
and putting hundreds of thousands of residents at economic risk, including eliminating
utility bill subsidies for moderate income residents; and

WHEREAS:

Cambridge has made substantial commitments to reducing emissions and is on track to
cut emissions 50% by 2030, and like other communities in the state, we have built net
zero schools and municipal buildings, required the largest buildings to begin
significantly cutting emissions, and negotiated municipal aggregation contracts that
deliver green electricity to residents at lower prices than Eversource is charging;
further, all new construction in the city is fossil fuel-free, and all of this has happened
without slowing the pace of residential or commercial development, showing an
economic roadmap for communities statewide; and

WHEREAS:

This legislation proposes cutting additional funding from Mass Save, eliminates
emissions reductions targets, expands incentives for the continued installation of
expensive gas pipelines and eliminates the newly-created moderate-income discount
rate, among many other misguided provisions that will severely impact low-income
and moderate-income residents; and

WHEREAS:

Additionally, this legislation would limit the use of Mass Save subsidies in
municipalities like Cambridge who are participating in fossil fuel demonstration
programs, severely impacting local residents and businesses who are investing in
sustainable infrastructure and critically harming our local economy; and

WHEREAS:

Dozens of local organizations committed to climate action and sustainability have
spoken out about this bill and the impacts it will have on sustainability goals as well as
on local public health and the economy; now therefore be it

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ORDERED:

That the Cambridge City Council go on record in opposition of H.3469 as reported out
of committee this week, sponsored by Mark Cusack, which would drastically
undermine the Commonwealth’s climate goals and would undermine its own efforts to
address energy affordability facing households and businesses in Cambridge and
statewide; and be it further

ORDERED:

That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant City
departments to communicate concerns with this legislation and the impact on
Cambridge to relevant state agencies and legislators; and be it further

ORDERED:

That the Cambridge City Clerk be and hereby is requested to send a copy of this
resolution to each member of the Cambridge delegation to the legislature, as well as
Chair of the Joint Committee on TUE, Mark Cusack, and Massachusetts House
Speaker Ronald Mariano.

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City of Cambridge

O-1
Calendar Item # 1
FIRST IN COUNCIL
November 3, 2025

MAYOR SIMMONS
COUNCILLOR TONER
WHEREAS:

The Cambridge Senior Center and the Council on Aging provide invaluable support to
older residents, serving as a trusted and welcoming hub for accessing a wide range of
services, programs, and resources; and

WHEREAS:

The staff and leadership of the Senior Center, under the direction of the Council on
Aging, do extraordinary work in helping seniors navigate challenges related to
housing, health, transportation, isolation, and so much more; and

WHEREAS:

As the needs of Cambridge’s older population grow more complex, there may be value
in exploring how a dedicated triage or navigation position could further augment and
complement the Senior Center’s existing services by helping assess individual needs
and ensuring that residents are efficiently and effectively connected to the most
appropriate City departments or external partners; and

WHEREAS:

Such a role could improve service coordination, reduce barriers to access, and further
strengthen the city’s commitment to supporting the well-being of its senior population;
now therefore be it

ORDERED:

That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Executive
Director of the Council on Aging and other relevant City departments to explore the
feasibility of creating a dedicated position or function focused on triaging and directing
senior residents to appropriate services and supports; and be it further

ORDERED:

That the City Manager report back to the City Council on potential models, resource
implications, and a proposed implementation plan for this effort, with the
understanding that it is intended to reinforce – not replace – the vital services already
being delivered at the Cambridge Senior Center.

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CMA 2025 #113
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2025
To the Honorable, the City Council:
Please see below response relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-22, regarding a request to work
with the School Department, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant departments to open the
publicly owned parking at the King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School Complex for either residential
free parking or commercial parking opportunities during “off” hours.
City staff have conferred with the Interim Superintendent David Murphy and his staff to further consider
this issue. The order has also been discussed by the School Committee and has been referred to the
School Committee Buildings and Grounds sub-committee for further consideration at a later date. The
Interim Superintendent has committed to recommending City staff be invited to participate once a date for
such has been established.

Very truly yours,

Yi-An Huang
City Manager

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City of Cambridge

O-2
Calendar Item # 3
FIRST IN COUNCIL
May 19, 2025

COUNCILLOR SOBRINHO-WHEELER
COUNCILLOR SIDDIQUI
COUNCILLOR NOLAN
COUNCILLOR WILSON
WHEREAS:

The City Council was recently made aware that the Peace Commission has not had a
permanent Executive Director since October 2024; and

WHEREAS:

The Executive Director of the Peace Commission also serves as staff for the Police
Review and Advisory Board; now therefore be it

ORDERED:

That the City Manager be and is hereby requested to explore with the Government
Operations Committee whether the functions of the Peace Commission may be
improved and enhanced by bringing them within another City Commission or
Department, such as the Human Rights Commission; and be it further

ORDERED:

That the City Manager report back to the Council in a timely manner.

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City of Cambridge
MAYOR SIMMONS

R-1
Calendar Item # 4
FIRST IN COUNCIL
June 16, 2025
November 17, 2025

WHEREAS:

The City of Cambridge values strong, fair labor practices and is committed to ensuring
that public contracts uphold compliance with local and federal labor laws, including
collective bargaining rights and the Cambridge Living Wage Ordinance; and

WHEREAS:

The recent procurement process for janitorial services in City buildings brought to light
critical concerns that the contract could have potentially been awarded to a vendor that
does not meet the City’s high labor standards; and

WHEREAS:

SEIU 32BJ played an essential role in bringing these concerns to the attention of the
City Council, and the City Council recognizes and appreciates SEIU 32BJ’s diligent
advocacy on behalf of unionized workers and the broader community interest in
lawful, ethical, and quality service provision; and

WHEREAS:

The City Council is pleased that the janitorial contract has been awarded to, and will
remain with, the current union contractor, thereby ensuring the continuation of fair
labor standards and the protection of workers’ rights under collective bargaining
agreements; now therefore be it

RESOLVED:

That the City Council go on record thanking SEIU 32BJ for their vigilance and
partnership in this matter, acknowledging the importance of their role in safeguarding
labor rights in Cambridge, and affirming its support for contracts that uphold
responsible labor practices consistent with the City’s values and policies; and be it
further

RESOLVED:

That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of
this resolution to SEIU Local 32BJ on behalf of the entire City Council.

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Barbara Mullen <[email protected]>
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 3:06 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 Barbara Mullen
52 Griswold St.
Cambridge, Ma 02138
Sent from my iPhone

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Brendan Hickey <[email protected]>
Monday, November 10, 2025 8:57 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Inconsistent demolition definition

Hi,
The July 31 Cambridge Historical Commission director's report expands the definition of demolition in a
way that is inconsistent with the ordinance. Emphasis mine.
> removing a roof (including but not limited to raising the overall height of a roof,
rebuilding the roof to a different pitch or adding additional stories to a building), or
Page 4, https://www.cambridgema.gov//media/Files/historicalcommission/pdf/chcmeetingfiles/directorsreports/072025exrp.pdf
> G. "Demolition" means the act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a building or
commencing the work of total or substantial destruction with the intent of completing the same.
This simply isn't defensible.
Brendan

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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:

Carlos Loya <[email protected]>
Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:19 PM
Service Requests
City Clerk
Important - Please fix drainage hole at Tobin Park
IMG_8534.MOV

Hi City Works, please see video of drainage hole at Tobin Park that needs immediate attention and
securing.
There were 1-10 year olds playing in the area and this drainage hole was exposed and could be easily
moved. I moved it back in its place but it needs to be secured appropriately as soon as possible so kids
don’t remove and cause a potential tragedy.
Thanks you for all your work and service .

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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:

Carlos Loya <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 4:30 PM
City Manager; Elow, Christine
City Council; City Clerk
Re: Sherman Street Shooting today - Offer of reward to ensure community safety

Dear Commissioner Elow, and City Manager Huang,
Hope this finds you well. It’s been a week now since the shooting at Sherman Street. What is Cambridge
Police doing to capture the individuals involved?
I was speaking again with my kid’s daycare teachers this week, and learned that they heard the shots as
they were walking back from Raymond Park. As I mentioned, my kids, friends and teachers would have
been in the crossfire if they had left the park a few minutes later.
I would like to ensure that this is not forgotten like other shootings this year that remain to be solved.
My offer for a reward to help get information that leads to the capture of those involved still stands. Look
forward to hearing from you.
With best regards
Carlos
-----------------------------

Carlos M. Loya, PhD

On Fri, Oct 24, 2025 at 5:12•PM Carlos Loya <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear Commissioner Elow and City Manager Huang,
I am writing as a concerned resident and parent in North Cambridge. I live near Sherman Street and was
deeply troubled by the shooting that took place there earlier today. My two children, who attend a
daycare on Huron Street, had just visited Reymond Park and crossed Sherman Street only minutes
before the incident occurred. I was especially alarmed to learn that the shots were fired in the direction
of Garden Street—the very route taken by my children, their classmates, and teachers.
I am grateful that no one was injured and very much appreciate the swift and professional response by
the Cambridge Police Department. To further support the efforts to ensure community safety, I
would like to offer a personal reward of $1,000—or more if needed—for information leading to the
identification and apprehension of those responsible for this incident. It is essential that a strong
message is sent: violence like this cannot be tolerated in Cambridge.
1

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Please advise on the appropriate way to establish and publicize this reward. I am prepared to
coordinate with the police or city officials to facilitate this contribution as soon as possible.
Attachment: Carlos Loya Re_ Sherman Street Shooting today - Offer of reward to ensure community safety (COM 3443 #2025 : A

Thank you again for your ongoing commitment to the safety of our community.
Best,
Carlos
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Carlos M. Loya, PhD

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Carol Waldo <[email protected]>
Sunday, November 2, 2025 7:55 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street,
which would permit buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places
without adequate parking, viable publicly accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would
displace local businesses and eliminate naturally affordable homes. It would also make it far more
difficult for AHO (affordable housing) developers to acquire such properties because this upzoning
precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also differ significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to,
circumventing public process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025
design guidelines.
Carol Waldo
111 Clifton St
Cambridge, MA 02140

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Carole Stern <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 5:31 PM
City Council; City Clerk
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From:
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Subject:

7fish <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 4:22 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street,
which would permit buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places
without adequate parking, viable publicly accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would
displace local businesses and eliminate naturally affordable homes. It would also make it far more
difficult for AHO (affordable housing) developers to acquire such properties because this upzoning
precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also differ significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to,
circumventing public process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025
design guidelines.
I live in one of these areas and don't believe this brand of upzoning will enhance our city.
Sincerely,
CC Barrett
44 Clarendon Avenue
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From:
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To:
Subject:

Erika Matt <[email protected]>
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:20 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street,
which would permit buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places
without adequate parking, viable publicly accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would
displace local businesses and eliminate naturally affordable homes. It would also make it far more
difficult for AHO (affordable housing) developers to acquire such properties because this upzoning
precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also differ significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to,
circumventing public process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025
design.
Erika H. Matt
134 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Francesca Gordini <[email protected]>
Thursday, November 6, 2025 12:17 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street,
which would permit buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places
without adequate parking, viable publicly accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would
displace local businesses and eliminate naturally affordable homes. It would also make it far more
difficult for AHO (affordable housing) developers to acquire such properties because this upzoning
precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also differ significantly from the decisions made by working groups that had agreed to,
circumventing the public process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new
2025 design guidelines.
Francesca Gordini - AIA
122 Otis St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Crane, Gregory <[email protected]>
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 7:15 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Gregory Crane
177 Pemberton St.
Sent from my iPhone

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Hunter Aldrich <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 9:55 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street,
which would permit buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places
without adequate parking, viable publicly accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would
displace local businesses and eliminate naturally affordable homes. It would also make it far more
difficult for AHO (affordable housing) developers to acquire such properties because this upzoning
precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also differ significantly from the decisions agreed to by working groups and circumvent the
public process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design
guidelines.
Hunter Aldrich
1 Field Street
Cambridge

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Jan Whitted <[email protected]>
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:25 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
Jan Whi ed
17 Madison Ave
Sent from my iPhone

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Randall, Janet <[email protected]>
Sunday, November 2, 2025 8:14 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Randall, Janet <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 4:46 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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Taylor, Bernice
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Jennifer Bash <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 7:02 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
Jennifer Bash
14 Dudley Street #2

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Henn, John <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 1:21 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
This is not a form letter.
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street,
which would permit buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places
without adequate parking, viable publicly accessible open space or setbacks.
This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally affordable homes. It would
make parking in lower income areas without off-street parking much harder for existing residents — who
do vote (unlike many or most for profit developers like Jason Korb).
I am informed that these plans also differ significantly from the decisions made by working groups had
agreed to, circumventing public process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's
new 2025 design guidelines.
John Henn
6 Walnut Ave

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Julia Bishop <[email protected]>
Sunday, November 2, 2025 6:05 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
Julia Bishop
Sent from my iPhone

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Merseth, Katherine K. <[email protected]>
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:46 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
[Your Name, Your Address]
Please forgive my brevity and typos. Thanks Sent from iPhone

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

kevin <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 6:00 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
[Your Name, Your Address]
Kevin Whalen
45 Linnaean St
Cambridge

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Layla Cable <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 3:49 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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Mcnamara Buck <[email protected]>
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 1:16 PM
City Council; City Clerk
CSO's

Dear Councilors,
Today is vo ng day. I have done so. Not sure which ones of you will be con nuing on with the city council, but I feel the
need anyway to let you know of my strong feelings about CSO’s. The ones where we dump sewage (perhaps mine) into
the Alewife Brook and the Charles River during increasingly frequent high rain events.
You have the responsibility to vote against the latest MWRA proposal that will allow these filthy and unhealthy flows of
sewage into the Alewife, the Mys c and the Charles. I can’t do much more than write you le ers. I beg you to think,
once again, of those who come a er us and take care of what can be cared for now. Now. Not leave it to our
grandchildren.
There are green solu ons to much of the storm water overflow. I will list a few. Capture and store the water that flows
oﬀ of our buildings in rain storms. Enforce laws that prohibit water from our small lots to flood oﬀ of them across the
sidewalks and into the storm drains. This water can be used to water all of our plants, as well as street trees during dry
mes. Allow and encourage and legislate into existence rain gardens whenever there is work being done on the streets.
Rebuild them with the thought of allowing water to s ck around a bit, get filtered and enter the ground.
Perhaps most importantly educate yourselves on this important environmental mess that you so far have con nued to
allow to con nue. We deserve clean rivers for recrea on. Animals and plants deserve living waters in order to live and
thrive. I suspect there is not one of you who would disagree about this.
I send my sincere plea to each of you.
Macky Buck
18 Gold Star Road

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Madeline Jacquet <[email protected]>
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:58 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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From:
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Subject:

gina dorcely <[email protected]>
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 3:08 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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From:
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To:
Subject:

arabella baldini <[email protected]>
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:45 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse•s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally a•ordable
homes. It would also make it far more di•cult for AHO (a•ordable housing) developers to acquire such proper•es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also di•er signi•cantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven•ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
Marlene Clauss
124 Chestnut St
Cambridge Ma 02139
[Your Name, Your Address]
Sent from my iPhone

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Marie-Pierre Dillenseger <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 4:57 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Paul Vermouth <[email protected]>
Sunday, November 2, 2025 10:35 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

RICHARD JOSLIN <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 3:56 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
[Your Name, Your Address]
Sent from my iPhone

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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:

Sam Ribnick <[email protected]>
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:45 AM
City Manager
City Council; City Clerk
Completion of planned CSO projects

Dear City Manager Huang and team,
I was excited to see the city council election results, with the top 5 vote-getters all being bike safety
champions who have strongly supported completion of the CSO.
I'm wondering about the status of the Cambridge St. and Broadway St. projects. The page for the
Cambridge St. project still says Sections B and C have an installation timeline of 2026-2027, but the
current CSO deadline is Nov. 1, 2026. I had previously seen communication that construction might
begin this fall, but it seems that hasn't happened.
This election makes clear that voters support the completion of these projects. When can we expect to
see construction begin on the Cambridge St. Sections B and C? I hope there will be new project
communication soon. Thank you!
Sam
-Sam Ribnick
[email protected]

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Sarah Boyer <[email protected]>
Sunday, November 2, 2025 8:29 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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Subject:

Saviz Mowlavi <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 11:20 AM
City Manager
City Council; City Clerk
Comment on PO #154

Dear City Manager and City Council,
I am a resident of North Cambridge at 84 Clifton St, and I am writing in support of PO #154 on safe traffic
infrastructure in North Cambridge, which was adopted by the City Council on October 27.
I would also like to offer a suggestion to improve connectivity north of Rindge Ave. Currently, the only
westbound bicyclist detour route recommended by the City is along Harvey St. However, the irregular
condition of the pavement along much of Harvey St forces cyclists to zigzag, creating potentially unsafe
conditions given the street’s narrow width and the presence of both moving vehicles and parked cars.
Thus, I respectfully suggest that the City considers partially repaving Harvey St to improve safety for the
more than 1000 cyclists expected to use this route daily during the Linear Park closure.
Thank you for your attention and for your continued efforts to make Cambridge safer for all road users.
Sincerely,
Saviz Mowlavi

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From:
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Subject:

Sia Stovall <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 4:51 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Sia Stovall <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 1:27 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
[Your Name, Your Address]
Sia Stovall 12 Ash St Cambridge, MA 02138

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From:
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To:
Subject:

Sonia Voskuil <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 3:06 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
[Your Name, Your Address]
Sonia Voskuil
50 Follen Street unit 7
Cambridge MA 02138
Sent from my iPhone

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Sonia Voskuil <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 3:04 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

A Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
[Your Name, Your Address]

Sent from my iPhone

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Susan Brand <[email protected]>
Monday, November 3, 2025 5:42 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
Susan Brand
7 Arlington St., No 22
Cambridge, MA 02140
Sent from my iPad

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

susan mcdonald <[email protected]>
Sunday, November 2, 2025 11:00 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Vote NO on the proposed upzoning!

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street,
which would permit buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places
without adequate parking, viable publicly accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would
displace local businesses and eliminate naturally affordable homes. It would also make it far more
difficult for AHO (affordable housing) developers to acquire such properties because this upzoning
precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also differ significantly from the decisions working groups had agreed to, circumventing
the public process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design
guidelines.
Susan Corcoran
Broadway, Cambridge

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Taylor, Bernice
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Susan Gottlieb <[email protected]>
Friday, October 31, 2025 3:29 PM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
[Your Name, Your Address] Susan Go lieb
Sent from my iPad

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Wendy Jacob <[email protected]>
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 10:24 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
Wendy Jacob
2 Lamson Place
02139

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Zaid Mongelli <[email protected]>
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:51 AM
City Council; City Clerk
Please vote NO on the proposed upzoning

Honorable Members of the Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachuse s Avenue and Cambridge Street, which would permit
buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories and possibly higher in some places without adequate parking, viable publicly
accessible open space or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally aﬀordable
homes. It would also make it far more diﬃcult for AHO (aﬀordable housing) developers to acquire such proper es
because this upzoning precludes legal appeal, parking, open space requirements and more.
These plans also diﬀer significantly from the decisions made by working groups had agreed to, circumven ng public
process itself. The new zoning allowances also run counter to our city's new 2025 design guidelines.
Zaid Mongell, 36 Copley st.
Sent by a phone

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

urs gauchat <[email protected]>
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 11:51 AM
City Council; City Clerk; Joseph, Swaathi
Vote NO on Upzoning

Honorable Members of the Planning Board and Cambridge City Council,
Please vote NO on the massive proposed upzoning on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street,
which would permit buildings rising to 8, 12, 15, and 18 stories in some contexts without adequate
parking or setbacks. This proposal would displace local businesses and eliminate naturally affordable
homes.
We urge the City to conduct a thorough analysis of commercial and housing needs in light of vacant
offices in Kendall Square and reduced university housing demand due to federal budget cuts.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Your Address or Neighborhood]

Sent from my iPhone

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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Nicole Gonsalves <[email protected]>
Monday, November 10, 2025 7:45 PM
City Clerk
Christmas

Nicole Gonsalves
1785 Massachusetts Avenue
Suite 2 Cambridge, MA 02140
[email protected]
(857)756-5469
Dear Christmas Angel,
I need your help this Christmas season to provide gifts for my children. My son Maurice age 13 clothes size
mens xlarge shoe size 9 mens and my daughter Chaance age 17 clothes size womens medium shoe size 8
womens. I was an elementary school teacher. I lost my job because of covid mandate. I have been diligently
applying for teaching positions but no one has hired me. I want my children to have the best Christmas ever
with great memories. Could you please help me and my family by providing gifts or gift cards for my children
this Christmas. Thank you for all of your support I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness Thank you in
advance for your help this holiday season.
Happy holidays,
Nicole Gonsalves

Nicole Gonsalves, M. Ed.
[email protected]
857.756.5469
There are really places in your heart that you don't know exist until you love a child

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Taylor, Bernice
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Richard Krushnic <[email protected]>
Monday, November 10, 2025 2:51 PM
City Council; City Clerk; City Manager
delay Mass Ave & Camb St upzoning decision

Please delay any final decision on the proposed Cambriege St. and Mss Ave.upzonings to allow more
people to become aware and express their views. During the year-long community process on both
petitions, none of the now-proposed heights were discussed. So, in a way, all that community process
doesn't truly count. The fact that only 20 commented in the last Ordinance meeting shows that people
don't know what's happening. With no comment allowed next Thursday, it makes no sense to send the
petitions now to the Council for a final vote.
Given the holiday season that is upon us, it makes most sense to delay final decision until January.
The absurdity of imminent Coucil decision is illustrated by the fact that Council hasn't even begun
discussing the effect on the AHO. Do AHO heights in specific areas have to be increased above some of
the pending Cambridge St. and Mass Ave. heights,, in order to retain any AHO incentive?
If the currently written petitions pass, and subsequently the inclusionary percentage gets reduced, the
people pushed out by the higher land values the proposed zoning will produce would result in the market
housing pushing out far more people than the reduced inclusionary percentage would protect. This
would be the result of the higher land costs.
How would passage of these two petitions impact a new social housing program? Well,no way to know
that for many months.
At any rate many different program parameters and their interactions with one another requires serious
thought, communication and feedback, and this can't happen in a few weeks.

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5.1

City of Cambridge

R-1
FIRST IN COUNCIL
November 17, 2025

COUNCILLOR TONER
WHEREAS:

The City Council has learned that Janice Gillis retired on September 6, 2025, after
more than 33 years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS:

Janice most recently served as a Registered Nurse with the Cambridge Health Alliance,
since November 2002; and

WHEREAS:

Janice is recognized by her manager for her warm and personable nature, always
greeting patients and colleagues with kindness and professionalism, and she has
received numerous compliments from patients for her compassionate care, calm
presence, and dedication to making them feel comfortable and supported; and

WHEREAS:

Consistently meeting service standards, Janice has offered thoughtful ideas to enhance
departmental performance and patient experience; and

WHEREAS:

A highly experienced and skilled nurse, Janice has played an important role in
orienting and mentoring new team members over the years, ensuring high-quality care
and teamwork within her department; and

WHEREAS:

Janice’s deep understanding of surgical preparation and patient safety reflects her
professionalism, expertise and commitment to excellence in nursing; now therefore be
it

RESOLVED:

That the City Council go on record expressing its since appreciation to Janice Gillis for
her many years of dedicated and compassionate service to the Cambridge Health
Alliance and to the residents of Cambridge; and be it further

RESOLVED:

That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of
this resolution to Janice Gillis on behalf of the entire City Council.

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City of Cambridge

R-2
FIRST IN COUNCIL
November 17, 2025

COUNCILLOR TONER
WHEREAS:

The City Council has learned that Jean Desane retired on July 11, 2025, after nearly
twenty-five years of dedicated service to the City of Cambridge; and

WHEREAS:

Jean served as a Housekeeper with the Cambridge Health Alliance and has been
recognized by his manager as a reliable and hardworking employee who consistently
fulfilled his night shift duties with care and commitment, always striving to meet the
needs of his department; now therefore be it

RESOLVED:

That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Jean Desane for his
many years of loyal and dependable service to the Cambridge Health Alliance and the
City of Cambridge; and be it further

RESOLVED:

That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of
this resolution to Jean Desane on behalf of the entire City Council.

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City of Cambridge

R-3
FIRST IN COUNCIL
November 17, 2025

COUNCILLOR TONER
WHEREAS:

The City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Sheila L. (Sullvan)
Tierney on November 7, 2025; and

WHEREAS:

Sheila was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Tierney and the devoted mother of Paul
Jr. and his wife P.J., Sean and his wife Kristine, Matthew and his wife Sharon and
Kevin and his wife Susan; and

WHEREAS:

Sheila was the cherished grandmother of Ryan, Sarah, Kathryn, Bridget, Jack, Meghan,
Julia, J.M. and Alana, and the loving sister of Marion, David, Margaret, Clair, Frances
and Brendan, and is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends;
and

WHEREAS:

Sheila was a proud graduate of the Cambridge City Hospital School of Nursing, Class
of 1962, and throughout her life, she embodied the finest qualities of her profession,
compassion, service and care for others; and

WHEREAS:

Sheila and her husband Paul raised their family in a close-knit Cambridge
neighborhood where Sheila became a steady, caring presence in the lives of many
young people, always welcoming, always supportive, and always offering a comforting
place to land; and

WHEREAS:

Sheila will be remembered for her warmth, her joyful spirit, and her ability to make
every person who crossed her path feel seen, valued, and at home and will be dearly
missed by all who knew and loved her; now therefore be it

RESOLVED:

That this City Council go on record honoring the life and legacy of Sheila L. Tierney
and expressing its deepest sympathy to her family at this time of great loss; and be it
further

RESOLVED:

That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of
this resolution to the Tierney family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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City of Cambridge

R-4
FIRST IN COUNCIL
November 17, 2025

COUNCILLOR TONER
WHEREAS:

The City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Claire M. (Delaney)
Murphy on November 9, 2025, at the age of 82; and

WHEREAS:

Claire was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Mary Delaney; and

WHEREAS:

Claire was the devoted wife of Timothy E. Murphy, the loving sister of the late
Kathleen Delaney, the dear sister-in-law of Charles Murphy, Nancy Murphy and the
late Thomas Murphy; and

WHEREAS:

Claire’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, including
caring nieces, nephew and dear friends; and

WHEREAS:

Claire will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it

RESOLVED:

That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy for the family of
Claire M. Murphy at this time of such personal loss; and be it further

RESOLVED:

That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of
this resolution to the Murphy family on behalf of the entire City Council.

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6.1

HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE MEETING
~ MINUTES ~
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

12:00 PM

Sullivan Chamber

The Human Services and Veterans Committee will hold a public hearing on October 21, 2025 to
further discuss the Out of School Time (OST) Expansion Study Report which was presented to the
City Council on May 19, 2025.

Patricia Nolan
Sumbul Siddiqui
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Ayesha M. Wilson

Present

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
Remote


Absent

Late

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Arrived

12:08 PM

A public meeting of the Cambridge City Council’s Human Services and Veterans Committee was held on
Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The meeting was Called to Order at 12:00 p.m. by the Co-Chair, Councillor
Wilson. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by
the Governor, the City is authorized to use remote participation. This public meeting was hybrid, allowing
participation in person, in the Sullivan Chamber, 2 nd Floor, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge,
MA and by remote participation via Zoom.
At the request of the Chair, Clerk of Committees Erwin called the roll.
Vice Mayor McGovern – Present/In Sullivan Chamber
Councillor Nolan – Absent
Councillor Siddiqui – Absent*
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler – Present/Remote
Councillor Wilson – Present/In Sullivan Chamber
Present – 3, Absent -2. Quorum established.
*Councillor Siddiqui was present and remote at 12:08p.m.
Co-Chair Willson offered opening remarks and noted that the Call of the meeting was to further discuss the Out
of School Time (OST) Expansion Study Report which was presented to the City Council on May 19, 2025,
CMA 2025 #127. Present at the meeting was Michelle Farnum, Assistant Director of Child, Youth, and Family
Services for the Department of Human Services (DHSP), Susan Richards, Coordinator/Supervisor of Activities
Agenda for DHSP, Khari Milner, Program Manager for Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), and Mercedes Soto,
Impact and Evaluation Advisor for DHSP. Also present was Councillor Zusy.
Councillor Wilson recognized Michelle Farnum, Susan Richards, and Khari Milner who gave a presentation
titled “Human Services and Veteran’s Committee: OST Expansion Study”. The presentation was provided in
advance of the meeting and included in the Agenda Packet. Also included in the Agenda Packet were the OST
Expansion Study Report and the OST Expansion Study Summary, which were presented to the City Council on
May 19, 2025.
Councillor Wilson thanked staff for all the information that was shared through the presentation and asked if
there was any growth in the Inclusionary division of DHSP. Michelle Farnum shared that they currently have
three full-time staff and are in the process of interviewing for a fourth full-time position. Michelle Farnum
highlighted that it is important to hire someone who has experience in programs that support young people with
special needs. In addition, Michelle Farnum provided an overview of the work and services that are provided by
Inclusion staff, pointing out that the goal is to have young people be successful. Councillor Wilson offered the
suggestion of having partnerships with CPS regarding paraprofessionals in the schools and after-school

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Attendee Name
Marc C. McGovern

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October 21, 2025

Councillor Wilson recognized Vice Mayor McGovern who highlighted the work and progress that has been
achieved so far and recognized that there is still more work that needs to be done to reach the City’s goal of
providing out-of-school services. Vice Mayor McGovern asked how many additional full-time frontline staff
have been hired. Michelle Farnum shared that there have been close to 20 additional people hired and DHSP is
constantly thinking of how more hires could be used effectively in the various programs. The Vice Mayor and
Michelle Farnum reviewed how the budget supports programs and children. Vice Mayor McGovern asked if
there was any information available on why families withdraw from programs. Michelle Farnum shared that
there was a form on the City website which asked families to provide information on why they were
withdrawing from programs, but many families opted out of providing that information, so they currently do not
have that data.
Councillor Wilson recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who thanked staff for the informative presentation.
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler referenced a previous discussion about expanding programs and compensation
and asked how the City is partnering with other after school organizations to reach capacity levels. Susan
Richards noted that there have not been changes related to employees leaving nonprofit positions, but many
part-time employees from DHSP are moving to full-time positions with CPS for better opportunities and
benefits. Susan Richards pointed out how this can create challenges with retaining staff. Susan Richards added
that DHSP is actively working to create sustainable jobs to help maintain a strong out of school time program
for children. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler shared his support for professional growth and creating career
pathways.
Councillor Wilson recognized Councillor Siddiqui who offered comments on the importance of the City’s
partnership with CPS. Councillor Siddiqui asked how DHSP is prioritizing initiatives that were included in the
budget, such as inclusion specialists and expanded program seats, going forward. Khari Milner emphasized the
importance of being intentional and prioritizing the different initiatives to focus on goals and provide the right
support for students. Khari Milner provided examples of some of the current priorities, such as enhancing
collaboration between DHSP and CPS and engaging with parents and caregivers for feedback. Susan Richards
provided a brief overview of progress that has been made and shared that staff continue to have meetings to
move forward with initiatives. Councillor Siddiqui asked when the Action Teams would be formed. Susan
Richards and Khari Milner explained that they are working with partners to move projects forward and plan to
formalize Action Teams in the fall and shared how they would be tracking progress. Councillor Siddiqui spoke
on the importance of having smart goals and shared that the City Council would look forward to having
updates. Councillor Siddiqui asked if there have been any updates with the Mentorship Program, noting that she
was aware a proposal needed to be submitted. Susan Richards shared that some may be launching in early 2026,
with others starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
Councillor Wilson recognized Councillor Zusy who thanked the team for their efforts with afterschool and
universal pre-k initiatives. Councillor Zusy offered the suggestion of reviewing the fee structure rates for
afterschool, adding that fees could be higher for those who can afford it, which may help with expansion and
strengthen programs. Councillor Zusy shared concerns about limited afterschool as it relates to four-year-olds,
noting that many families are unable to afford private childcare services. Michelle Farnum shared that DHSP
recently introduced a new sliding scale fee for afterschool programs, based on family income and size,
emphasizing that the goal is to try and keep City run programs affordable. Michelle Farnum pointed out that due
to State licensing, there are no after school programs for preschool aged children, she spoke on the full day and
half day preschool programs that are offered through the City and other community programs. Councillor Zusy
shared that she has heard from the community that it would be helpful for families to understand in advance
how many spots are available at each program. Councillor Zusy added that bringing art students into these
programs would be beneficial for children because of their creativity. Michelle Farnum provided a brief
overview of DHSP’s partnership with Lesley University students and shared that DHSP is consistently

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programs. Michelle Farnum shared that there are approximately 40 paraprofessionals who currently work in
afterschool programs and DHSP is always looking to recruit more and build partnerships. She recognized that it
can be a lot of work for those staff to go from a school setting right into afterschool. Councillor Wilson spoke
on the success of Camp Rainbow and urged the City to try and find a similar program during the school year
and not just during the summer. Michelle Farnum shared that she and other city and school staff 100% agree,
and that it has been a topic of discussion in recent meetings.

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Councillor Wilson made a motion to extend the meeting by five minutes.
Clerk of Committees Erwin called the roll.
Vice Mayor McGovern – Absent
Councillor Nolan – Absent
Councillor Siddiqui – Yes
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler – Yes
Councillor Wilson – Yes
Yes – 3, Absent – 2, No – 0. Motion passed.
Councillor Wilson offered closing remarks and thanked everyone for the productive conversation. Councillor
Wilson emphasized how important it is to have act on all these goals that are being discussed. Councillor
Wilson reviewed some of the priorities that were discussed, such as expanding space, supporting students with
special needs, and continued partnership between DHSP and CPS.
Councillor Wilson recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Clerk of Committees Erwin called the roll.
Vice Mayor McGovern – Absent
Councillor Nolan – Absent
Councillor Siddiqui – Yes
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler – Yes
Councillor Wilson – Yes
Yes – 3, Absent – 2, No – 0. Motion passed.
The Human Services and Veterans Committee adjourned at approximately 2:08p.m.
Clerk’s Note: The City of Cambridge/22 City View records every City Council meeting and every City Council
Committee meeting. The video for this meeting can be viewed at:
Oct 21, 2025 12:00 PM - Human Services & Veterans Committee - Committee Meeting

A communication was received from Michelle Farnum, Assistant Director of Child Youth & Family
Services for the Department of Human Services, transmitting a presentation related to the Out Of
School Time Expansion Study.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Cambridge Out of
School Time (OST) Expansion Study Report.

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advertising job opportunities at various locations throughout the city. Michelle Farnum shared that there have
been discussions related to the enrollment process and how they prioritize the different challenges. Michelle
Farnum shared information on the lottery system, noting that she understands there is a desire for families to
know what is available, but with this system they are unable to predict what will be available.

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6.2

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE MEETING
~ MINUTES ~
Monday, October 27, 2025

11:00 AM

Sullivan Chamber

The Health and Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to review and discuss the
launch of the update to the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) and hear a status report on the
current plan including any adjustments that have been or might be made before any update.

Patricia Nolan
Sumbul Siddiqui
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Ayesha M. Wilson

Present



Remote
Remote
Remote

Absent

Late

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Arrived

11:45 AM

A public meeting of the Cambridge City Council’s Health and Environment Committee was held on Monday,
October 27, 2025. The meeting was Called to Order at 11:00 a.m. by the Chair, Councillor Nolan. Pursuant to
Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the City
is authorized to use remote participation. This public meeting was hybrid, allowing participation in person, in
the Sullivan Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA and by remote
participation via Zoom.
At the request of the Chair, Clerk of Committees Erwin called the roll.
Councillor Azeem – Absent
Councillor Nolan – Present/In Sullivan Chamber
Councillor Siddiqui – Present/Remote
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler – Present/Remote
Councillor Wilson – Absent*
Present – 3, Absent – 2. Quorum established.
*Councillor Wilson was present and remote at 11:45a.m.
Councillor Nolan shared that the Call of the meeting was to review and discuss the launch of the update to the
Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) and hear a status report on the current plan including any adjustments that
have been or might be made before any update. Councillor Nolan offered opening remarks and read from the
following statement (not verbatim):
As the call of the meeting suggests, we are here today to discuss the Urban Forest Master Plan, originally
published in late 2019, and is set to be updated this fiscal year. This meeting will focus on the process for
updating the UFMP, reviewing progress on targets and lessons learned within the original UFMP over the past
five years, and identifying goals for the next iteration. We last discussed the UFMP in detail in this committee
in April 2023, where we discussed a number of ways to improve public outreach, urban forest strategies, and
citywide coordination. A number of those discussions led to important changes: there is a very accessible public
newsletter for forest friends subscribers, we have done a lot of work to expand tree wells to improve plantings
in the public way, and we have done a lot to coordinate other large plantings with DCR and other partners - all
of which we will hear more about today. The City does a lot of great work on our urban forest efforts - and we
still fail in some ways - understandable, given the uphill battle we face against climate change, but not
acceptable. Now is the time to review progress, redouble our efforts, and improve upon our practices so that we
meet our goals.
I’m happy to be here discussing the next iteration of the UFMP - my plan is for this update to look very similar
to the other long-term planning updates we’ve discussed in this committee, including the Zero Waste Master

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Attendee Name
Burhan Azeem

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Health & Environment Committee

October 27, 2025

Plan, the Net Zero Action Plan, and the Zero Emissions Transportation Plan. I am a firm believer that our plans
are useless if we are not constantly reviewing efforts and hitting goals. I think the top line from DPW today will
be that we are on track on a lot of our City-led goals, but struggle in other ways, including protecting canopy on
private land. I also want to welcome the chairs of the Committee on Public Planting today (Cindy Carpenter and
Sophia Emperador). The CPP does some really important work month-to-month on behalf of the UFMP and our
city as a whole and the members all have great expertise when it comes to improving the UFMP. I hope that by
including all of us, city staff, the council, and committee members, and the larger community, that we can have
a robust and honest discussion about progress and goals and how best to move forward.

Present at the meeting were John Nardone, Commissioner of Department of Public Works, Andrew Putnam,
Superintendent of Urban Forestry and Landscape, David Lefcourt, City Arborist, Abigail Bentley, Assistant
City Arborist, Susanne Rasmussen, Deputy Climate Chief, and Stephanie Hsia, Senior Associate from Reed
Hilderbrand. Present from the Committee on Public Planting were Cindy Carpenter and Sophia Emperador.
Also present was Councillor Zusy.
Councillor Nolan recognized John Nardone and Andrew Putnam who gave a presentation titled “Cambridge
Urban Forest Master Plan 5 Year Update”. The presentation was provided in advance of the meeting and
included in the Agenda Packet.
Councillor Nolan opened Public Comment.
Charles Teague, 90 Jackson Street, Cambridge, MA, shared concerns about tree loss and the fees associated
with hazardous trees.
Cynthia Hibbard, 23 Ellsworth Avenue, Cambridge, MA, shared her appreciation for all of the work done by
the City and Committees and the progress that is being made.
Will Sherwood, Medford, MA, shared that they were looking for guidance related to tree preservation.
Gretchen Friesinger, Cambridge, MA, shared that they were interested in learning more about the progress on
tree canopy in the main corridors.
Councillor Nolan recognized Cindy Carpenter and Sophia Emperador for comments. Cindy Carpenter
highlighted the DPW team for planting trees and making improvements towards tree canopy. Cindy Carpenter
provided suggestions on new strategies to approach some of the challenges, such as incentivizing tree planting
in institutions, businesses, and parking lots. Cindy Carpenter added that it is important to look at other planting
options for residents, such as shrubs, and include urban forestry within zoning policies. Sophia Emperador
agreed with previous comments and noted the importance of creating improvements at the ground level to help
support tree canopy growth. Sophia Emperador added that it would be helpful to do more outreach and learn
from other cities to work towards the more challenging parts of urban forestry. John Nardone shared his
appreciation for the partnership with the Public Planting Committee and agreed that there is a need for better
public outreach and he would be open to exploring the idea of incentivizing private planting, noting that it could
come with challenges.
Councillor Nolan had clarifying questions related to the Tree Production Ordinance and protecting trees on
neighboring properties, noting that the 76% exemption rate was high and if the Ordinance was effective.
Andrew Putnam shared information on state laws and what the city can and cannot enforce, sharing that it
mostly relies on cooperations between abutters. Andrew Putnam pointed out that exemptions do require
documented assessments to understand if tree removal is necessary.
Councillor Nolan recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who thanked staff for the presentation. Councillor
Sobrinho-Wheeler highlighted the efforts being made to improve tree longevity and tree protection, including

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As DPW staff will get into, the urban forestry team has a consultant on board reviewing the UFMP over the
next several months, so this will be the first meeting to launch that process. With that, I’d like to introduce
Commission John Nardone and his team.

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October 27, 2025

trees that are on private property. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler noted the importance of equity and asked for
more information on multilingual outreach. Andrew Putnam agreed that there is a need for multilingual
outreach, which could be expanded through the UFMP for more awareness. Andrew Putnam pointed out that
denser areas of the city have less tree canopy and it is important to engage with private property owners to help
increase tree coverage.

Councillor Nolan recognized Councillor Zusy who asked how often the city is replacing young trees that were
planted and did not survive and who has the responsibility of weeding tree wells, the city or the public.
Councillor Zusy also asked if there are policies related to protecting neighboring trees on private properties.
Andrew Putnam shared that tree planting and tree replacement happens in the spring and in the fall. David
Lefcourt added that Cambridge has improved tree protection practices through education, using better materials,
and having stronger partnerships between the Forestry and Engineering Departments. David Lefcourt added that
these practices should be added to private property projects, and it would be something worth addressing in the
future. John Nardone agreed that it would be something important to look into, adding that Cambridge has good
relationships with contractors. John Nardone added that it is important to maintain good relationships within
Departments to have consistent tree protection practices in the city.
Councillor Nolan recognized Councillor Siddiqui who asked how the City Council can be most effective in
supporting staff to move forward with next steps. Additionally, Councillor Siddiqui noted how important it is to
also engage with the university community. John Nardone shared that tree initiatives are still a work in progress
and that staff are working on developing recommendations to bring to the City Council. John Nardone
explained that the City does have a strong relationship with universities, but there are challenges, and shared
how the City Council may have a positive role in encouraging better tree practices. Cindy Carpenter added that
there is always a need for more proactive conversations in the community. Councillor Siddiqui shared that she
looks forward to reviewing the proposed recommendations and moving forward with next steps.
Councillor Nolan recognized Councillor Wilson who highlighted the importance of language justice to reach
environmental goals. Councillor Wilson offered comments on having short and long-term goals when replacing
trees and having strategies that are mindful as it relates to the budget. John Nardone explained that the city is
progressing with its tree preservation and being conscious of the budget when trying to reach and maintain
goals. John Nardone added that being creative with outreach would be helpful and shared that newly planted
trees have a two-year contract warranty, noting that there would not be a cost to replace a tree within those two
years.
Councillor Nolan pointed out the concerns that have been raised by the community related to the Linear Park
reconstruction and asked for clarification on what the city plans to do as it relates to tree canopy. John Nardone
explained that construction is aimed at protecting trees, but small impacts are possible. John Nardone shared
information on the different departments and contractors that will be involved in protecting the trees.
Councillor Nolan recognized Councillor Zusy shared concerns about LIDAR limitations and asked if the City
could provide more information. Andrew Putnam explained the areas in which LIDAR is useful, but noted it is
not a single decision tool that is being used.
Councillor Nolan asked if the timeline for the 5-year update is on track. Andrew Putnam confirmed that the
timeline has not changed and that recommendations are expected in the winter of 2026.
Councillor Nolan recognized Stephanie Hsia who provided a brief overview of the impact of the UFMP and the
work being done with Reed Hilderbrandt, sharing that they were excited for the City to continue working
towards tree canopy goals. Sephanie Hsia emphasized how important it is to focus on areas where canopy is
needed the most, such as the corridors. Stephanie Hsia highlighted the Tree Protection Ordinance and shared
that it is always important to review effectiveness of policies and make changes when they are needed.

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Councillor Nolan asked how many trees there are on city streets. Andrew Putnam shared that there are about
14,000 trees. Andrew Putnam added the important role those involved in Forest Friends have in keeping those
trees healthy and the difference it makes. Councillor Nolan offered suggestions on how to provide more
information to the community about Forest Friends.

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Councillor Nolan offered closing remarks and thanked everyone for their hard work.

The Health and Environment Committee adjourned at approximately 12:49p.m.
Clerk’s Note: The City of Cambridge/22 City View records every City Council meeting and every City
Council Committee meeting. The video for this meeting can be viewed at:
Oct 27, 2025 11:00 AM - Health & Environment Committee - Committee Meeting
A communication was received from Patrick Hayes, Aide to Councillor Nolan, transmitting a
presentation from the Department of Public Works titled "Cambridge Urban Forest Master Plan 5
Year Update".

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Councillor Nolan made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Clerk of Committees Erwin called the roll.
Councillor Azeem – Absent
Councillor Nolan – Yes
Councillor Siddiqui – Yes
Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler – Yes
Councillor Wilson – Absent
Yes -3, No – 0, Absent – 2. Motion passed.

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City of Cambridge
COF 2025 #144
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2025
Dear Honorable Mayor Simmons and Councillors,
Attached you will find the Legislative Update which includes a Hearing Schedule, Pending Home Rule
Petition Report, List of Committee Referrals, and Pending Zoning Petitions and Municipal Ordinances
Chart.
I am available should you have questions.
Best,

Paula Crane
Interim City Clerk

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

5:30 PM

The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on
November 13, 2025 at 5:30p.m. to continue the discussion from
the October 30, 2025 hearing on two Zoning Petitions by the
Cambridge City Council, Massachusetts Avenue Zoning Petition
and Cambridge Street Zoning Petition. There will be no public
comment.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Monday, November 17, 2025

5:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Monday, November 24, 2025

5:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Monday, December 1, 2025

5:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

3:00 PM

The Housing Committee and Finance Committee will hold a
joint public hearing on December 3, 2025 to discuss the
feasibility and potential impacts of implementing residential
development incentives - such as tax incentives, public equity
financing, and reduced fees and requirements - on housing
production and city finances.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Thursday, December 4, 2025

1:00 PM

The Human Services and Veterans Committee will hold a public
hearing on December 4th, 2025 to review and discuss the
Executive Summary from the Community Benefits Advisory
Committee which was presented to the full City Council on May
19, 2025. CMA 2025 #128
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

City of Cambridge does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council will provide
auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications
in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. Contact the Office of the City
Clerk, 617-349-4260, tty/TDD 617-349-4242.
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Attachment: Updated Hearing Schedule 11.13.2025 (COF 2025 #144 : Update regarding legislative activity)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 13, 2025

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Monday, December 8, 2025

5:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

12:00 PM

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing on
December 9, 2025 to further discuss the implications of
deploying automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and to
discuss whether adjustments should be made related to the
deployment of ALPRs since approval in February of this year,
CMA 2025 #257 in City Council October 20, 2025.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Thursday, December 11, 2025

3:00 PM

The Health and Environment Committee and Housing
Committee will hold a joint public hearing on December 11,
2025. to review and discuss POR 2025 #137, which asks the
Community Development Department to draft zoning language
to reduce the impact on solar energy systems, based on the
recommendations discussed in the September 16, 2025 Health
and Environment Committee meeting.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Monday, December 15, 2025

5:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Monday, December 22, 2025

5:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Monday, December 29, 2025

5:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting
THIS MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED
(Sullivan Chamber/Hybrid via Zoom)

Attachment: Updated Hearing Schedule 11.13.2025 (COF 2025 #144 : Update regarding legislative activity)

FULL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 13, 2025

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HD 4706, An Act Requiring That Broker Fees in the City of Cambridge be Paid by the Party Who
Solicits a Licensed Broker was filed by Representative Connolly. House - Referred to the Committee
on Housing May 15, 2025. Senate – Senate concurred May 19, 2025. Joint – Hearing scheduled for
November 7, 2025 from 11:00AM-5:00PM in Gardner Auditorium. For legislative history:
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD4706
HD 4735, An Act Further Regulating Procurements By The City of Cambridge, adopted by the City

Council on March 24, 2025, was filed by Representative Decker on May 21, 2025. House – Referred
to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government May 27, 2025. Senate – Senate
concurred May 29, 2025. Joint – Hearing scheduled for June 24, 2025 from 1:00PM-5:00PM in B-1.
House – Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Housing Steering,
Policy and Scheduling July 16, 2025. House – Committee reported that the matter be placed in the
Orders of the Day for the next sitting August 14, 2025. House – Rules suspended August 14, 2025.
House – Read second and ordered to a third reading August 14, 2025. For legislative history:
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD4735
H.3924, An Act expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee
benefits as to the City of Cambridge. This legislation was filed by Representative Decker. House Referred to the Committee on Public Service on March 20, 2025. For legislative history:
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD4279
H 4134, An Act establishing the City of Cambridge employment and job training trust was filed by
Representative Decker and Representative Owens on May 8, 2025. House – Referred to the Committee
on Municipalities and Regional Government on May 12, 2025. Senate – Senate concurred on May 15,
2025. Joint – Hearing scheduled for June 10, 2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00PM in B-1. House – Bill
reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Housing Steering, Policy and
Scheduling July 14, 2025. House – Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the
Day for the next sitting August 11, 2025. House – Rules suspended August 11, 2025. House – Read
second and ordered to a third reading August 11, 2025. For Legislative History see:
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD4666
HD 4826, An Act Authorizing The City Of Cambridge To Expand The Options Available To Issue
Notices Of Violation For Parking Enforcement Above The Limits Set Forth In M.G.L. C. 90, §20A½
Or Other Applicable State Laws, adopted by the City Council on March 31, 2025, was filed by
Representative Decker on June 13, 2025. House – Referred to the Committee on Municipalities and
Regional Government June 23, 2025. Senate – Senate concurred on June 26, 2025. Joint – Hearing
scheduled for July 22, 2025 from 1:00PM – 5:00PM in B-1. House – Bill reported favorably by
committee and referred to the committee on House Steering Policy and Scheduling August 4, 2025.
House – Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting,
Rules suspended, Read second and ordered to a third reading September 2, 2025. House – Read third
(title changed) and passed to be engrossed October 6, 2025. Senate – Read and placed in the Orders of
the Day for the next session October 9, 2025. Senate – Read second and ordered to a third reading
October 23, 2025. For Legislative History see: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD4826
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2024-2025 COMMITTEE REFERRAL LIST
(As of 11/13/2025)
Civic Unity Committee

Black Men and Boys Commission. POR 2022 #139 of August 1, 2022.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-28,
regarding an outreach plan for Central Square rezoning. CMA 2024 #146 of June 24, 2024.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the City Manager’s LGBTQ+ Friendly
Housing Task Force Final Report. CMA 2024 #238 of November 18, 2024.
That the City Manager is requested to appoint the members of a working committee tasked with integrating the
objectives of both the Task Force to Examine the Status and Wellbeing of the City’s African American/Black
Population and the Commission on the Status of Black Men and Boys into a unified, actionable framework. POR 2025
#31 of March 17, 2025.
Economic Development and University Relations Committee
Policy Order re Tourism Funds. POR 2025 #117 of September 15, 2025.
Communication received from Candice Beaulieu regarding CIVITAS-TDMD FAQ September 2025. COMM 3311
#2025 of September 15, 2025.
Finance Committee
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-05,
regarding 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 Ordinance. CMA 2025 #241 of September 29,
2025.
Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Policy Orders and Awaiting Reports for
the New Term. CMA 2024 #4 of January 8, 2024.
Foreign Policy in Council. POR 2024 #13 of February 12, 2024.
Discussion of enfranchising non-citizens in municipal elections and consideration of a separate Home Rule Petition.
Discussion of enfranchising 16- and 17-year-olds in municipal elections and consideration of a separate Home Rule
Petition.
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Policy Order re: Establishing a Task Force on Cambridge's African American/Black
Residents POR 2022 #138 of August 1, 2022.

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Discussion of moving municipal elections to even years and consideration of a separate Home Rule Petition.
That the City Council approve the motions that passed favorably in the Special Committee of the Whole/Charter
Review on March 28, 2025. POR 2025 #55 of April 14, 2025.

That 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. POR 2024 #144 of November 18, 2024.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to amendments to the Cambridge Tobacco
Ordinance. CMA 2025 #223 of September 8, 2025.
That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department to draft zoning language
based on the proposed recommendations, review the feasibility of the proposed recommendations with developers, and
consider the possibility of having AHO constructions be exempt from the proposed zoning. POR 2025 #137 of
October 6, 2025.
Housing Committee
Planning Bd update on allowing multifamily housing citywide. CMA 2022 #84 of April 25, 2022.
A communication transmitted from Owen C. O'Riordan, Acting City Manager, relative to submission of the Affordable
Housing Overlay Annual Report. CMA 2022 #165 of August 1, 2022.
A communication transmitted from Owen C. O'Riordan, Acting City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item
Number 21-35 regarding options to update the HomeBridge and Homeownership Programs. CMA 2022 #166 of
August 1, 2022.
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with relevant departments including the Affordable Housing
Trust, Community Development Department and Law Department to review the attached zoning proposal and report
back to the City Council with an initial assessment regarding the feasibility and efficacy of such an approach no later
than October 31, 2023. Calendar Item #2 (POR 2023 #157) of September 18, 2023.
That the City Manager is requested to present recommendations for the refinement and improvement of the housing
permitting process to the City Council, with a focus on reducing delays, minimizing costs, and enhancing clarity and
accessibility for all stakeholders. POR 2024 #20 of February 26, 2024.
That the City Manager is hereby directed to confer with the City Manager’s Housing Liaison, Community
Development Department, and the Cambridge Housing Authority on the feasibility of municipally-funded housing
vouchers. POR 2024 #24 of February 26, 2024.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Marnie Gale and C.
Dale Gadsden and the reappointment of Louis Bacci III all for five year terms to the Cambridge Housing Authority
Board. CMA 2025 #243 of October 6, 2025.

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That the City Manager is requested to work with the Community Development Department to draft zoning language
based on the proposed recommendations, review the feasibility of the proposed recommendations with developers, and
consider the possibility of having AHO constructions be exempt from the proposed zoning. POR 2025 #137 of
October 6, 2025.

A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update from the Human Resources
Department. CMA 2024 #221 of October 21, 2024.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Cambridge Out of School Time (OST)
Expansion Study Report. CMA 2025 #127 of May 19, 2025.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Executive Summary of the City’s
Community Benefits Advisory Committee’s work over the past several years. CMA 2025 #128 of May 19, 2025.
Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-23
regarding a Citywide Shuttle Bus Pilot program. CMA 2025 #84 of April 14, 2025.
Ordinance Committee
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-26,
regarding clarification on the Wage Theft Ordinance. CMA 2024 #196 of September 9, 2024.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Amendments. CMA 2025 #176 of June 23, 2025.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-36,
regarding a request that the language of the Welcoming Community Ordinance be amended to clarify that City
employees shall not participate in federal immigration enforcement operations and that the sole role of City employees
during any action by ICE is only to protect public safety, and be amended to clarify that if Cambridge Police
Department Officers respond to the scene of ICE action, CPD Officers should document the actions of ICE including
their badge numbers. CMA 2025 #181 of June 30, 2025.
Cambridge Street Zoning Petition. CMA 2025 #234 of September 15, 2025.
Massachusetts Avenue Zoning Petition. CMA 2025 #235 of September 15, 2025.
Public Safety Committee
A communication was received from Brian Coor Executive Director, Cambridge Peace Commission, Executive
Director, Police Review & Advisory Board, transmitting Police Review and Advisory Board Quarterly Reports for
2023 Q2 and Q3. COF 2024 #3 of January 8, 2024.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on the Community Safety
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Department. CMA 2025 #103 of April 28, 2025.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-53,
regarding a request that the City Manager consult with relevant departments about the implications of deploying
license plate readers and provide recommendations as to whether adjustments in plans for deployment should be made
in light of changes since approval in February. CMA 2025 #257 of October 20, 2025.

A communication was received from City Solicitor Megan B. Bayer, transmitting City Charter - Update Regarding
Alternative Mayoral Selection Proposals and Other Updates. COF 2025 #42 of March 17, 2025.
Transportation and Public Utilities Committee
Implementing a similar program and any other ways to enforce the anti-idling law. POR 2022 #55 of April 25, 2022.
That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to review the Across Sidewalk Electric
Vehicle Charging (EV) Permit Pilot Program, eliminate the $200 annual permit fee and determine if the process can be
simplified. POR 2024 #7. Calendar Item #1 of January 29, 2024.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the Parking Study Executive Summary.
CMA 2024 #58 of March 25, 2024.
AR Response RE: No. 24-15: Recommendations for adjusting parking permit fee. CMA 2024 #106 of May 20, 2024.
A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-23
regarding a Citywide Shuttle Bus Pilot program. CMA 2025 #84 of April 14, 2025.

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PENDING ZONING PETITIONS AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES CHART
Date
Rpt. Rec’d
Passed to a
(at least
nd
Ordinance
2
(21 days
Referred to
Hearing Date Reading & Planning
before
Ordinance
& Date
Date
Board
ordination
In City Council
Committee
Published
Published
Hearing
date)

Expiration Date (if
applicable)/Comments

A communication
transmitted from the City
Manager, relative to
Awaiting Report Item
Number 24-26, regarding
clarification of the Wage
Theft Ordinance. CMA
2024 #196.
Municipal
A communication
transmitted from Yi-An
Huang, City Manager,
relative to Short-Term
Rental Ordinance
Amendments.
CMA 2025 #176

September 9, 2024

Zoning
Cambridge Street Zoning
Petition. CMA 2025 #234

June 23, 2025

Zoning

September 9, 2024

N/A

65 days = Aug. 27, 2025

June 23, 2025
65 days = Nov. 19, 2025

September 15, 2025

August 27 @
3:30PM
Published 8/7
and 8/14
Oct. 30 @
5:30pm with
continuation
on Nov. 13 @
5:30pm
Published
10/16 and
10/23

Aug. 5 @
6:30pm

Expires November 25, 2025

Oct. 21
@
6:30pm

Expires January 28, 2026

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11/13/2025

Massachusetts Avenue
Zoning Petition. CMA
2025 #235

Zoning

65 days = Nov. 19, 2025

September 15, 2025

Oct. 30 @
5:30pm with
continuation
on Nov. 13 @
5:30pm
Published
10/16 and
10/23

Oct. 21
@
6:30pm

Expires January 28, 2026

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