City Council - Regular Meeting

March 3, 2025 ·03:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 330 items

1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update regarding Federal funding.
2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the Cambridge City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form for the replacement of the Cambridgeport School building roof.
3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an update on Supplier Diversity.
4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of David Freilach, Rachel Dowley Alexander, and Chris Herlich as members and the reappointment of Kai Alexis Smith as a member of the Public Art Commission for a term of three years.
5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-63 regarding recognizing and honoring the Massachusett Tribe.
6 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to changes in the Clerk Department ordinance regarding a fee increase.
7 An Ordinance has been received from the City Clerk, relative to Chapter 2.24 - City Clerk Department, Section 2.24.050 entitled "Fee Schedule".
1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request to move to Executive Session to discuss the purchase of real property, off Cambridge/Concord Turnpike in Lincoln, Massachusetts, near the Hobbs Brook Reservoir. Discussing this matter in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the City.
1 That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to explore potential actions the City can take to mitigate the impact of Eversource price hikes.
2 That the City Council go on record reaffirming that Cambridge is a Sanctuary City not only for immigrants but also for all marginalized communities, including transgender and nonbinary individuals.
3 That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City staff to coordinate with the MBTA in finding ways in which to strengthen safety measures.
4 That the City Manager is requested to exert all appropriate influence on EZ Ride and Passio to take immediate and concrete steps to fully resolve tracking deficiencies and improve real-time transit accuracy for riders.
5 That the City Manager is requested to work with all appropriate Departments to develop language to create an “Affordable Rent Incentive Program” program for Cambridge and to report back to the City Council with option, including the percentage of possible tax abatements.
6 That the City Manager is requested to demand information from Eversource regarding concerns following the transformer explosion at 17 Edmunds Street on February 19, 2025.
7 That the City Manager is requested to commit to prioritizing snow removal from crosswalks and pedestrian islands for the rest of this and future snow seasons and direct appropriate City staff to generate a policy for prioritizing snow removal from crosswalks and pedestrian islands after snow storms.
8 That the City Manager is requested to work with the Law Department to draft a home rule petition allowing Cambridge to end the practice of property owners passing on broker’s fees to tenants.
9 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant staff to present a zoning petition to the City Council for consideration on maximum unit size. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR TONER IN COUNCIL MARCH 3, 2025.
10 That the City Council go on record in support of HD.2996/SD.1305 An Act to Regulate Junk Fees in Housing and HD.238/SD.35 An Act Eliminating Forced Broker’s Fees.
11 That the City Council urges the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and MassHealth without delay to fully recognize BCaBAs for the purpose of reimbursement and implement a three-tier delivery model for ABA services.
12 That the Cambridge City Council go on record supporting Teamsters Local 25 should they decide to take action, including extending picket lines to every Stop & Shop store in New England, and demanding that Ahold Delhaize and Stop & Shop return to the bargaining table in good faith.
13 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant departments to create a plaque to be placed at the entrance of or inside City Hall that demonstrates the values that the Cambridge City Council upholds of the separation of church and state and gender equality.
14 Policy Order Re Canceling March 10 City Council Meeting
1 An application was received from Lesley University requesting permission for 48 temporary banners along Massachusetts Avenue between Everett Street and Upland Street announcing Lesley University with Student Artwork from February 2025 through February 2026.
2 An application was received from Russell House Tavern, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 14 JFK Street approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter.
3 An application was received from Brinn Sanders, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 177 Hancock Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from the neighborhood association.
1 A communication was received from Zach Durant-Emmons, regarding Public Comment - Agenda Item # 4_ Request for Naming of New Way - South Willow Way.
2 A communication was received from Lana Habash, regarding requests by Cambridge PD for surveillance technology and equipment.
3 A communication was received from Abby Fechtman, regarding No on city-owned broadband.
4 A communication was received from Adrea Lee, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (3).
5 A communication was received from Agnes Criss, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
6 A communication was received from Agnes Voligny, regarding Multi-family Housing Zoning Petitions (2_10_25).
7 A communication was received from Alex Wang, regarding POR 2025 #11.
8 A communication was received from Alexander Jablokow, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (4).
9 A communication was received from Alexander Matheson, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
10 A communication was received from Alfred DIsidoro, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
11 A communication was received from Alison Field-Juma, regarding Please let the Multifamily Upzoning petition run out.
12 A communication was received from Alka Agrawa, regarding lMunicipal broadband.
13 A communication was received from Allan Sadun, regarding Making Cambridge a city of opportunity (support for multifamily housing).
14 A communication was received from Alyssa Chen, regarding Mistaken attribution of communication on Monday's agenda_ please correct.
15 A communication was received from Amanda Beatty, regarding I strongly support ending exclusionary zoning!!.
16 A communication was received from Amanda Beiner, regarding Policy Order #13.
17 A communication was received from Amina Sheikh, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (still!).
18 A communication was received from Amy Perlmutter, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
19 A communication was received from Amy Waltz, regarding Please slow down & do this Right! Do not zone for changes we will All regret! Housing & Climate must be solved together! RE Zoning Change_.
20 A communication was received from Andrea Dupree, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (3).
21 A communication was received from Andrea Kadomiya, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (8).
22 A communication was received from Andrea Simpson, regarding Up-zoning proposal.
23 A communication was received from Andrew M. Solomon, regarding Support for housing density.
24 A communication was received from Ann Fleck-Henderson, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
25 A communication was received from Ann Gantz, regarding Municipal Broadband (1).
26 A communication was received from Ann Stewart, regarding comment on citywide multifamily rezoning.
27 A communication was received from Annette Klein, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
28 A communication was received from Annette LaMond & Joe Moore, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
29 A communication was received from Annette LaMond, regarding Please Vote No on Municipal Broadband.
30 A communication was received from Arthur Strang, regarding Vote for Policy Order #13–Municipal Broadband.
31 A communication was received from Aseem Kulkarni, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
32 A communication was received from Asha Daniere, regarding Amendment to section 5_40 has a problem!.
33 A communication was received from Astrid Dodds, regarding No to municipal broadband.
34 A communication was received from Audrey Bryant, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
35 A communication was received from Audrey Cunningham, regarding Are any one of you affected by the upzoning.
37 A communication was received from Ausra Kubilius, regarding Please VOTE NO on up-zoning petition.
38 A communication was received from Barbara Britt, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (5).
39 A communication was received from Ben Tyler, regarding Thank you for working towards citywide multi family zoning.
40 A communication was received from Beth Gamse, regarding Please vote “No” on Municipal Broadband Plan.
41 A communication was received from Beth Tolman, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
42 A communication was received from Bill McAvinney, regarding Please pass the Multi Family Zoning Proposal Compromise today!.
43 A communication was received from Bill Morse, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
44 A communication was received from Billie Jo Joy, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
45 A communication was received from Brendan Coffey, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (2).
46 A communication was received from Bruno Carvalho and Michael Rozas, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
47 A communication was received from Cambria Russell, regarding Linear Park Redesign.
48 A communication was received from Carlos Loya, regarding Public Comment Form Submission Confirmation.
49 A communication was received from Caroline Lowenthal, regarding Support for PO#1 and PO#4 for Monday.
50 A communication was received from Carolyn Magid, regarding Supporting municipal broadband and Policy Order #13.
51 A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, regarding MFH petitions Damage the Environment_ kill Trees and cause isolation of residents.
52 A communication was received from Carolyn Shipley, regarding No to ORD 2025-1 and 2025-2 -- DAMAGING UPZONING.
53 A communication was received from Casey Szilagyi, regarding Support for the Linear Park redesign.
54 A communication was received from Central Square Tenants, regarding Plan with Schedule and Milestones for Municipal Broadband.
55 A communication was received from Chris Herlich, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
56 A communication was received from Chris Zurn, regarding please SUPPORT reform to zoning.
57 A communication was received from Claire Silvers and Mark Feeney, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
58 A communication was received from Clara Wellons, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
59 A communication was received from Michael Asherman, regarding complaints about Comcast.
60 A communication was received from Conleigh Byers, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (1).
61 A communication was received from D. Biba, regarding Let the current Multi-family Upzoning petition run out _ more work needed!.
62 A communication was received from Dan P. Keenan, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
63 A communication was received from Dan Phillips, regarding In support of multi family zoning.
64 A communication was received from Dana Niu, regarding Please end exclusionary zoning.
65 A communication was received from Dana Tighe, regarding Please vote NO on Municipal Broadband.
66 A communication was received from Daniel Mascoop, regarding Pass the Multifamily Zoning Ordinance.
67 A communication was received from Dave Halperin, regarding Support Multifamily zoning.
68 A communication was received from Dayal, Samir, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (6).
69 A communication was received from Dean Eckles, regarding Moving forward with liberalizing zoning.
70 A communication was received from Deborah Hulihan, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
71 A communication was received from Devora Najjar, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
72 A communication was received from Dexter Eames, regarding Opposed to upzoning proposal and Support for Municipal Broadband Network.
73 A communication was received from Diana Paolitto, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
74 A communication was received from Diana Yousef-Martinek, regarding Do not agree with the Municipal Broadband plan and Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
75 A communication was received from Diana Yousef, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
76 A communication was received from Diane Leone, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
77 A communication was received from Diane Reposa, regarding Vote NO for Municipal Broadband.
78 A communication was received from Dien Ho, regarding PO1 and PO4.
79 A communication was received from Donald Grossman, regarding DODGE - Deputies of Destructive Government Excess - Time to Vote No against Up-Zoning.
80 A communication was received from Dorothea Rees, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
81 A communication was received from Peter Dunn, regarding Upzoning_ Please Let Current Plan Expire and Start Fresh! .
82 A communication was received from E. A. & Julie S. Vargas, regarding Please let the ill-advise up zoning proposal expire.
83 A communication was received from Adam Manacher, regarding E-bikes.
84 A communication was received from Edward Loveall, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13 2024-02-10.
85 A communication was received from Eli Lipsitz, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
86 A communication was received from Elise Moore, regarding Vote NO on municipal broadband and Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
87 A communication was received from Elizabeth Coxe, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (8).
88 A communication was received from Elizabeth Gombosi, regarding public comment Feb_ 10_ 2025.
89 A communication was received from Ellen Aronson, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
90 A communication was received from Emily Axelrod, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
91 A communication was received from Emily Graham, regarding Support of PO#1 and PO#4.
92 A communication was received from Emily Schatzow, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (2).
93 A communication was received from Kathleen Moore, regarding Ending exclusionary zoning!!!.
94 A communication was received from Esther Hanig, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
95 A communication was received from Ethan Frank, regarding Supporting zoning and safe streets.
96 A communication was received from Florence Friedman, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (16).
97 A communication was received from Frank LoGerfo, regarding Broadband.
98 A communication was received from Frank Scibilia, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
99 A communication was received from Franziska Amacher, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
100 A communication was received from Fred Meyer, regarding You really need to know know the severe Hidden DANGERS inherent in your UNInformed UPzoning proposals !.
101 A communication was received from Fred Scholz, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
102 A communication was received from Gaylen Morgan, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
103 A communication was received from Giacomo Lanzani, regarding Writing in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses_ pedestrians_ and cyclists.
104 A communication was received from Gillien Todd, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (4).
105 A communication was received from Glenn Heinmiller, regarding Please vote NO on municipal broadband.
106 A communication was received from Gordon Moore, regarding the revised petition for Monday's vote.
107 A communication was received from Gordon Moore, regarding Town Gown reports.
108 A communication was received from Greg Carey-Medlock, regarding Ordain multi-family housing petition Parts 1 & 2.
109 A communication was received from Hallie Trial, regarding Cambridge Graduate Students in Favor of Proposed Zoning Changes.
110 A communication was received from Hannan, regarding Zoning discrepancy discovered.
111 A communication was received from Hans-Peter Biemann, regarding 2_10 public comment #53_ in fact delivered sometime after #70.
112 A communication was received from Helen Abraham, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
113 A communication was received from Helen Walker, regarding Multifamily Housing Zoning_ Important Loose Ends.
114 A communication was received from Helene Bank, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
115 A communication was received from Hillma, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
116 A communication was received from Hunter, regarding In support of POs 1 and 4.
117 A communication was received from Ian McConnell, regarding Vote NO on citywide upzoning petition___ a 40 year Cambridge resident.
118 A communication was received from IIisa Hurowitz, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition - urging you to table this discussion.
119 A communication was received from Ilya Sytchev, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
120 A communication was received from Judy Somberg, regarding In favor of Policy Order #13 - Support Municipal Broadband.
121 A communication was received from Ira Nichols-Barrer, regarding support for multifamily housing .
122 A communication was received from Jack Zalewski, regarding Policy Order POR 2025 #11.
123 A communication was received from Jackson Moore-Otto, regarding Comment in support of multifamily zoning.
124 A communication was received from Jacqueline Olds, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
125 A communication was received from James Bertram, regarding Municipal Broadband.
126 A communication was received from Jana Odette, regarding WHAT exactly are you doing_ And for WHOM.
127 A communication was received from Jane Williams, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (6).
128 A communication was received from Janet Reckman, regarding MFH zoning and municipal broadband.
129 A communication was received from Janet Stone, regarding drones.
130 A communication was received from Jean Farrington, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
131 A communication was received from Jean Spera, regarding Municipal BroadBand.
132 A communication was received from Jeff and Pat Petrucelly, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (3).
133 A communication was received from Jennifer Rochow, regarding In support of municipal broadband.
134 A communication was received from Jenny Wang, regarding Writing in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses_ pedestrians_ and cyclists.
135 A communication was received from Jerome Ryan, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (26).
136 A communication was received from Jerry Flannelly, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (23).
137 A communication was received from Jessica Corbin, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (9).
138 A communication was received from Jodie Siegel, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (1).
139 A communication was received from Joe Connolly, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
140 A communication was received from John Holland, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
141 A communication was received from John LaFreniere, regarding Here we are again.
142 A communication was received from John Pena, regarding Please hold off on approving the up zoning ordinance - as written.
143 A communication was received from John Russell, regarding PO #1 and PO#4.
144 A communication was received from John Whisnant, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (24).
145 A communication was received from Joseph Antebi, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (11).
146 A communication was received from Joseph Rose, regarding POR 2025 #11 at Monday's Meeting.
147 A communication was received from Joyce Devlin, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (1).
148 A communication was received from Joyce E Myers, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
149 A communication was received from Jude Sirois, regarding Municipal broadband.
150 A communication was received from Judith Rosen, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (19).
151 A communication was received from Judith Sandler, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (9).
152 A communication was received from Judith Taylor, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
153 A communication was received from Judy Somberg, regarding In favor of Policy Order #13 - Support Municipal Broadband.
154 A communication was received from Judy Townley, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (11).
155 A communication was received from Karen Klein, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (15).
156 A communication was received from Kathleen Moore, regarding Ending exclusionary zoning!!!.
157 A communication was received from Kathy Watkins, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
158 A communication was received from Karen Falb, regarding Keep in Mind _the worms in the can.
159 A communication was received from Karen Klein, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (15).
160 A communication was received from Kathleen Moore, regarding Ending exclusionary zoning!!!.
161 A communication was received from Kathy Watkins, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
162 A communication was received from Kelly Dolan, regarding Concerns about the Multi family zoning petition and Finance Committee and Broadband.
163 A communication was received from Kelsey Harris, regarding Housing & Internet.
164 A communication was received from Ken Zolot, regarding Writing in support of Municipal Broadband POR #13.
165 A communication was received from Kennie Lyman, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
166 A communication was received from Keno Fischer, regarding Comments in Support of POR #13 (Municipal Broadband).
167 A communication was received from Kerry Ann Lawlor, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
168 A communication was received from Kit Wu, regarding Public Comment In Support of Multifamily Housing & Upzoning Cambridge.
169 A communication was received from Kitty Ascrizzi, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
170 A communication was received from Kris Ellis-Levy, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
171 A communication was received from Larry and Lynn Cetrulo, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (10).
172 A communication was received from Lauren Luther, regarding Multifamily housing zoning comment.
173 A communication was received from Laurence Lesser, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
174 A communication was received from Leah Nickel, regarding Strong support for passing the multi -family housing petitions.
175 A communication was received from Leah Rand, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (1).
176 A communication was received from Linda Moussouris, regarding New Signs to be posted on Linear Park_ Linear Park Redesign Open House on Thurs_ Feb_ 13th at St_ John's 5_30-7_00.
177 A communication was received from Lisa Glover, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
178 A communication was received from Lois Markham, regarding Support for Municipal Broadband POR #13.
179 A communication was received from Louise T. Ambler, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (14).
180 A communication was received from Lucia Mudd, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
181 A communication was received from Lyn Kardatzke, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
182 A communication was received from Lynne Miller, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
183 A communication was received from Lynne Reiss, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
184 A communication was received from Mai Kim Nguyen, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (13).
185 A communication was received from Mal Malme and Meg Stone, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13.
186 A communication was received from Marcelo Marchetti, regarding Municipal Broadband_ please do not to move forward with this expensive project.
187 A communication was received from Margaret White, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning (1).
188 A communication was received from Marie Elena Saccoccio, regarding Multifamily ReZoning Amendment- Largest Zoning Change in the History of Cambridge.
189 A communication was received from Marie Lossky, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
190 A communication was received from Marilee Meyer, regarding Please consider amendments and neighborhoods.
191 A communication was received from Marion and Kathleeen Reine, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (12).
192 A communication was received from Marisa Fratini, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (17).
193 A communication was received from Mark Goodman, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
194 A communication was received from Mark Konstrong, regarding concerns about the direction of Cambridge.
195 A communication was received from Mary Ann Szporluk, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
196 A communication was received from Mary Power, regarding NO on up-zoning as drafted.
197 A communication was received from Mary Sullivan Walsh, regardingMFH Proposal.
198 A communication was received from Mary Ann Donofrio, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (25).
199 A communication was received from Max Kaplan, regarding Urging support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve street safety.
200 A communication was received from mcusack, regarding Municipal cable.
201 A communication was received from Michael Buck, regarding Proposed Broadway parking loss .
202 A communication was received from Michael Kane, regarding Allow more housing.
203 A communication was received from Michael Sipser, regarding Vote NO on the upzoning petition (20).
204 A communication was received from Michael Weymouth, regarding Supporting the 4+2 multifamily housing proposal.
205 A communication was received from Mike O'Brien, regarding No Municipal Broadband!.
206 A communication was received from Mike Phillips, regarding Multifamily housing_ The importance of Design Review (please bring it back at a reasonable threshold).
207 A communication was received from Momchil Tomov, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
208 A communication was received from Muireann Glenmullen, regarding Upzoning_ proposal.
209 A communication was received from Nancy Steffens, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
210 A communication was received from Nate Sharpe, regarding Writing in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses_ pedestrians_ and cyclists.
211 A communication was received from Ned Codd, regarding Support for Multifamily Housing Zoning Proposal.
212 A communication was received from Niels Peetz-Larsen, regarding Opposition to rezoning petition.
213 A communication was received from Nike Tirman, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition - VOTE NO.
214 A communication was received from Niko Kotsatos, regarding Writing in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses_ pedestrians_ and cyclists.
215 A communication was received from Nita Sembrowich, regarding Policy Order #13 Municipal Broadband.
216 A communication was received from Noah Harper, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
217 A communication was received from Noah Spies, regarding POR 2025 #11.
218 A communication was received from Nolan Surma, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning and Enact citywide municipal broadband.
219 A communication was received from Norman Daoustin, regarding support of Policy Order #13_ Municipal Broadband.
220 A communication was received from Olive Malcolm, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
221 A communication was received from Omar Eton, regarding urging delay in the zoning petition vote_.
222 A communication was received from Pamela Van Dort & Matthew Connolly, regarding Letter In Support of Safety Improvements on Cardinal Medeiros Avenue (POR 2025 #11).
223 A communication was received from Central Square Tenants regarding, Rabbi Yoni, Passionate Support for Ordaining Mutli-Family Zoning Citywide with Inclusionary Housing.
224 A communication was received from Pat, regarding NO to Municipal Broadman.
225 A communication was received from Patricia Bull, regarding Upzoning Proposal.
226 A communication was received from Patricia McGrath, regarding Municipal Broadband Project.
227 A communication was received from Paul E Fallon, regarding Thank You!.
228 A communication was received from Paul Levenson, regarding PLEASE… vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
229 A communication was received from Paul Worster, regarding Strong support for passing the multi -family housing petitions.
230 A communication was received from Perry Wasserbauer, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
231 A communication was received from Peter Dunn, regarding Upzoning_ Please Let Current Plan Expire and Start Fresh! .
232 A communication was received from Peter Norris, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (22).
233 A communication was received from Peter Sturges, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
234 A communication was received from Peter Zubiago, regarding Support multi family zoning.
235 A communication was received from Phil DarnowskyI, regarding support residential upzoning.
236 A communication was received from Phyllis Simpkins, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
237 A communication was received from Reeva J. Meyer, regarding Move Cambridge Ahead - Now.
238 A communication was received from Rena Leib, regarding Policy order #13 -- Municipal Broadband.
239 A communication was received from Rick Barry, regarding Municipal Broadband.
240 A communication was received from Rob Everts, regarding No to the Mis-named Multifamily Upzoning Petition.
241 A communication was received from Robin Greeley, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
242 A communication was received from Rosamund Judith Coquillette, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (4).
243 A communication was received from Roy Russell, regarding Public Comment POR #13 Municipal Broadband.
244 A communication was received from Rusty Stieff, regarding Failure Notice.
245 A communication was received from Saagar Popat, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
246 A communication was received from Sam Eldfors, regarding A Critical Opportunity for Climate Leadership – Vote YES on Upzoning.
247 A communication was received from Samir Dayal, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
248 A communication was received from Samuel Berk, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (2).
249 A communication was received from Sandra Spanier, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
250 A communication was received from Sara Rostampour, regarding Supporting PO 1 and 4.
251 , regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning & municipal broadband and in support of PO#1 and PO#4 to improve safety for children riding school buses_ pedestrians_ and cyclists.
252 A communication was received from Sarah Hungerford, regarding Who Will Live In Cambridge and Where Going Forward_.
253 A communication was received from Sarah Kaulfuss, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (5).
254 A communication was received from Sarah Stone, regarding a big YES on multi-family housing.
255 A communication was received from Scott Kilcoyne, regarding Municipal Broadband POR #13 and Please support housing zoning changes!.
256 A communication was received from Seymour Kellerman, regarding Vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
257 A communication was received from Shannon Canavin, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
258 A communication was received from Sharon Sears, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (1).
259 A communication was received from Shehime Arshad, regarding No to municipal broadband .
260 A communication was received from Shelagh Hadley, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition and Stop the madness regarding AHO.
261 A communication was received from Sheli Wortis, regarding please support Policy Order #13_ Municipal Broadband.
262 A communication was received from Shellburne Thurber, regarding municipal broadband.
263 A communication was received from Shelley Rieman, regarding Municipal broadband.
264 A communication was received from Shippen Page, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
265 A communication was received from Stephen, regarding Strongly support ending exclusionary zoning.
266 A communication was received from Steve Fitzsimmons, regarding Please allow the present AHO proposal to expire.
267 A communication was received from Stuart Gedal, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
268 A communication was received from Susan Lapides, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (2).
269 A communication was received from Susan Miller-Havens, regarding Yes to Zoning proposal.
270 A communication was received from Susan Pitman Lowenthal, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
271 A communication was received from Susan Strang, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition (10).
272 A communication was received from Suzanne Bas Davis, regarding Policy orde #13 municipal broadband.
273 A communication was received from Suzanne Blier, regarding On_ times 5 _… Science_ Costs_ Postponing_ Reconciling_ and the Winner.
274 A communication was received from Ted Moore, regarding Support of POR 2025 #11 and #14.
275 A communication was received from Thomas Lindsley, regarding Please vote NO on citywide upzoning petition.
276 A communication was received from Tim Russell, regarding Linear Park Redesign Request for Westley Street Gate Installation to Enhance Connectivity
277 A communication was received from Vivek Sikri, regarding In support of PO#1 and #4.
278 A communication was received from Waide Warner, regarding Please Vote YES on Cambridge Municipal Broadband.
279 A communication was received from Wayne Welke, regarding Still strongly supporting ending exclusionary zoning!!.
280 A communication was received from William Boomstein, regarding Citywide upzoning petition - NO!.
281 A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding Multifamily Housing Petition.
282 A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding My Oral comment tonight.
283 A communication was received from Zachary Yaro, regarding Writing in support of PO#4 - advance protection of students and other bus riders.
284 A communication was received from Kristen Wainwright, regarding Impacts of Cambridge Citywide Upzoning - 6 Part research document.
285 A communication was received from Hans-Peter Biemann, regarding unit floor area constraints on new_ bloated building.
286 A communication was received from Richard Freierman, regarding Policy Order 2024#153.
287 A communication was received from Andrew King, regarding Please Include the People's Budget Priorities in the FY26 CPS Budget.
288 A communication was received from John Pitkin, regarding Letter for City Council re_ Transportation Policy.
289 A communication was received from Suzanne Blier, regarding Impacts of Cambridge Citywide Upzoning - 6 Part research document.
290 A communication was received from Bernice Buresh, regarding PSNA Meeting February 20_ 7-9 pm.
291 A communication was received from Carol Lynn Alpert, regarding CAMBRIDGE UP-ZONING ALREADY BACKFIRING.
292 A communication was received from Arthur MacEwan, regarding Bicycle Safety and Helmets.
293 A communication was received from Camden Bauchner, regarding Parking on Broadway.
1 That the City Council go on record extending Congratulations to the NAACP Awardees 2025.
2 Condolences on the death of Eugene Goodwin.
3 Congratulations to Philip Chu on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department.
4 Congratulations to Frank Greenidge on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department
5 Congratulations to Paul Holder on his retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance.
6 Congratulations to Christopher Samuel on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department.
7 Congratulations to Anthony Santiago on his retirement from the Cambridge Police Department.
8 Congratulations to Lovestruck Books on its Grand Opening in Cambridge.
9 Condolences on the death of Kevin Clark
10 Condolence Resolution for Pamela J. Harding
1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
1 Awaiting Report Status Update
2 1. The City Manager is requested to work with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department to investigate safety improvements such as signalization to the intersection of Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge Street, and Warren Street, and to implement these changes as soon as possible.

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