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April 14, 2025 ·03:30 PM Final
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  1. 1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Federal update.
  2. 2 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the City of Cambridge FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
  3. 3 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 24-67 regarding Cambridge Bicycle Plan Update and Consideration of Network Connections.
  4. 4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-6 regarding safety improvements at the intersection of Cambridge Street, Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, and Warren Street.
  5. 5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-23 regarding a Citywide Shuttle Bus Pilot program.
  6. 6 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $15,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds are to be used to support the Cambridge Food Pantry Network.
  7. 7 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $57,626.50 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account. These funds will be used to reimburse the City for salary and program costs associated with enrolling income-eligible youth in the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
  8. 8 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $17,621.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account. Funds will be used for program supplies, the Summer Food Program Kick Off Event held in June, and outreach and community engagement to encourage program participation throughout the summer.
  9. 9 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $77,100.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($70,560.00) and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($6,540.00). Funds will be used for the Cambridge Youth Programs Boys II Men Internship (created in 2012) and the Blooming into Womanhood Internship Program.
  10. 10 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $504,198.00 funded by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account.
  11. 11 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $57,900, to the Public Investment Fund Public Works Extraordinary Expenditures account. This grant continues the work started last year under a similar grant to develop resources for municipalities focused on inspection and maintenance of stormwater treatment systems.
  12. 1 City Council opposition to Federal efforts to defund or censor museums.
  13. 2 That the City Council go on record declaring Earth Day, April 22 in the year 2025 “Sustainable Cambridge Day” and that the City Manager is requested to communicate to all City departments the City’s commitment to our climate goals and the need to support the efforts of the Sustainable Cambridge initiative.
  14. 3 That the City Council approve the motions that passed favorably in the Special
  15. 4 That the Council accept the new additional changes as detailed that the Law Department has made that the Special Committee did not vote on.
  16. 5 That the City Council petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to enact the attached home rule petition entitled, AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE; provided, that the Legislature may make such incidental changes necessary to effectuate passage of this petition.
  17. 6 That the City Council request that State Rep. Marjorie Decker sponsor the home rule petition entitled AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE.
  18. 1 1. Continued funding of the Transitional Wellness Center. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR TONER IN COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2025
  19. 1 A communication was received from Adam Luban, regarding Charter Right Item 1.
  20. 2 A communication was received from Adam Luban, regarding Comment on City Manager Agenda #5 NO CHANGE.
  21. 3 A communication was received from Adam Mitchell, regarding Garden Street Bike Lanes.
  22. 4 A communication was received from Ajay Sonalkar, regarding Safe Biking Street on Garden Street.
  23. 5 A communication was received from Alain Duchemin, regarding Please Read Don't delete_ Vacant Harvard Square Property.
  24. 6 A communication was received from Alex Rubin, regarding support for PO 2025 #49.
  25. 7 A communication was received from Alexandra Irving, regarding Please Include with Communications.
  26. 8 A communication was received from Alice Sullo, regarding Harvard Square Movie Theater .
  27. 9 A communication was received from Alisha Jansky, regarding pass Policy Order 2025 #49.
  28. 10 A communication was received from Allen L. Pierce, regarding Policy Order regarding Harvard Square Theatre.
  29. 11 A communication was received from Amanda Tweed, regarding support for current configuration of Garden Street.
  30. 12 A communication was received from Andreea Ilisei, regarding Charter Right Item #1 - YES to Option #1 - NO Change on Garden Street.
  31. 13 A communication was received from Andrew Kim, regarding Comment on Policy Order #2.
  32. 14 A communication was received from Andrew Rogers, regarding Support for Policy Order #2.
  33. 15 A communication was received from Andrew Strassman, regarding support option no_ 1.
  34. 16 A communication was received from Andy Nash, regarding Policy Order #2.
  35. 17 A communication was received from Andy Zucker, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  36. 18 A communication was received from Angela M. Sullivan, regarding Policy Order 2025 - #49.
  37. 19 A communication was received from Angelica Piz, regarding Option #1.
  38. 20 A communication was received from Anil Singh, regarding Get the theatre wall ready for 100th celebration ????.
  39. 21 A communication was received from Ann Fleck-Henderson, regarding PO 2025 #49 on vacant buildings in Harvard Square_ particularly the old Harvard Square Theater.
  40. 22 A communication was received from Ann Szerlip, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  41. 23 A communication was received from Anna Bensted, regarding Garden street.
  42. 24 A communication was received from Annette LaMond & Joe Moore, regarding Please return TWO-WAY traffic to Garden Street.
  43. 25 A communication was received from Arabella, regarding Support for Option #1 for Garden Street
  44. 26 A communication was received from Arlene Chung, regarding Garden Street comment.
  45. 27 A communication was received from Ashley G. Pittman, regarding Policy Order 0-1 12_9_24_ please do NOT revert to two way traffic on Garden St_ -- leave as presently configured.
  46. 28 A communication was received from Barbara Elfman, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  47. 29 A communication was received from Ben Duggan, regarding Vote to support OPTION #4 for Garden Street.
  48. 30 A communication was received from Benjamin N. Levy, regarding Support for Policy Order PO 2025 #49.
  49. 31 A communication was received from Betsy Groban, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  50. 32 A communication was received from Bev Thornton, regarding Policy order 2025-49.
  51. 33 A communication was received from Beverley Coniglio, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  52. 34 A communication was received from Beverly MireGerald, regarding Chan's vacant properties.
  53. 35 A communication was received from Beverly Thornton and Richard Landau, regarding Policy order 2025-49 Harvard Square Theater.
  54. 36 A communication was received from Bill Sage's, regarding support of Cambridge extends to Councilor Paul Toner.
  55. 37 A communication was received from Brian Gilmore, regarding Maintain a safe Garden Street by selecting Option #1.
  56. 38 A communication was received from Cambria Russell, regarding Garden St.
  57. 39 A communication was received from Carol Hauser, regarding Garden Street in support of Option 1_ remaining one-way.
  58. 40 A communication was received from Carolyn Magid, regarding Supporting Policy Order 2 (on tonight's Council Agenda).
  59. 41 A communication was received from Charlie Liu, regarding Garden st resident comment for CITY COUNCIL MONDAY 4_7 @5_30PM - Keep Garden Street 1-WAY for SAFETY - Agenda Item #1 in support of Option #1.
  60. 42 A communication was received from Christopher Chippendale, regarding Return Garden Street to a two-way Street.
  61. 43 A communication was received from Christopher Cullen, regarding Support for PO 2025 #49 (vacant storefronts).
  62. 44 A communication was received from Christopher Jeffrey, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  63. 45 A communication was received from Christopher Schuler, regarding Support for Transition Wellness Center.
  64. 46 A communication was received from Claudia Secundy, regarding Please restore Garden Street to two-way traffic_ It's an urgent need_ Thank you_.
  65. 47 A communication was received from Colin Connolly, regarding Keep the current 1-way configuration of Garden Street.
  66. 48 A communication was received from Courcelle Stark, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  67. 49 A communication was received from Crista Martin, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  68. 50 A communication was received from D. Meservey and T. Dinwoodie, regarding Support for POLICY ORDER 2025 #49.
  69. 51 A communication was received from Dan Cohn, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  70. 52 A communication was received from Daniel Andrew Bodt, regarding Support - Policy Order 2025 #49.
  71. 53 A communication was received from Daniel B. Hogan, regarding Vacant store fronts and vacant commercial properties.
  72. 54 A communication was received from Daniel Roughan, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  73. 55 A communication was received from David Dean, regarding Garden Street.
  74. 56 A communication was received from David Grewal, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  75. 57 A communication was received from David Keyworth, regarding Pushing for Option 1 on Garden Street.
  76. 58 A communication was received from David Wyman, regarding “City Manager's Agenda Item #5_ in support of Option #1_ no Garden change.
  77. 59 A communication was received from Davide Marini, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  78. 60 A communication was received from Deborah A. Colburn, regarding URGENT_ Garden Street in jeopardy - Please Email City Council again today_.
  79. 61 A communication was received from Denise Jillson, regarding Support for Policy Order 2025 #49.
  80. 62 A communication was received from Dominic Amenta, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  81. 63 A communication was received from Earl K. Miller, regarding Please keep the current Garden Street design.
  82. 64 A communication was received from Edward Rosser, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  83. 65 A communication was received from Eleanor (Nell) Beram and Joe Klompus, regarding PO 2025 #49 (Harvard Square Theater).
  84. 66 A communication was received from Elena Ilisei, regarding Charter Right Item #1 - YES to Option #1 - NO Change on Garden Street.
  85. 67 A communication was received from Elena Saporta, regarding Garden Street - please select Option 1.
  86. 68 A communication was received from Elise Moore, regarding Please Support Option #4 to maintain bike lanes and make Garden Street open to two-way traffic for the full length of the street.
  87. 69 A communication was received from Ellen Leopold, regarding_ my support for the following votes.
  88. 70 A communication was received from Ellen Mei, regarding Keep the Transition Wellness Center at Spaulding open!.
  89. 71 A communication was received from Ellen Nelson van Bever, regarding Garden Street Traffic.
  90. 72 A communication was received from Ember Sawady, regarding Don't change Garden St.
  91. 73 A communication was received from Emily DeGuzman, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  92. 74 A communication was received from Emily Massey, regarding Keep Garden Street Option 1.
  93. 75 A communication was received from Erica Reisman, regarding Writing in support of Policy Order 2025 #49.
  94. 76 A communication was received from Ethan Frank, regarding Garden Street & Making Decisions.
  95. 77 A communication was received from Farid ARTHAUDO, regarding ption 1 for Garden St.
  96. 78 A communication was received from Felipe M Pait, regarding Garden Street bike lanes.
  97. 79 A communication was received from Franklin Reece, regarding PLEASE POSTPONE THE GARDEN STREET VOTE.
  98. 80 A communication was received from Fred Huang, regarding POR 2025 #47 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  99. 81 A communication was received from Gabe Grand, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street (1).
  100. 82 A communication was received from Georgia Indigo, regarding Support Option 1 for Garden Street .
  101. 83 A communication was received from Georgia Lyman, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  102. 84 A communication was received from Gerald Chan, regarding issue_ PO 2025 #40.
  103. 85 A communication was received from Gleb Bahmutovin, regarding support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  104. 86 A communication was received from Greg Hsu, regarding Vote to support OPTION #4 for Garden Street.
  105. 87 A communication was received from Greg Stanton Marra, regarding Garden St Option #1.
  106. 88 A communication was received from Gregg Greenough, regarding Garden St configuration.
  107. 89 A communication was received from Harris, regarding Communications Group. po 2025 #49.
  108. 90 A communication was received from Helen Snively, regarding Vote to support OPTION #4 for Garden Street.
  109. 91 A communication was received from Henry Chueh, regarding Harvard Square (2).
  110. 92 A communication was received from Hunter Dinkins, regarding Garden street design.
  111. 93 A communication was received from Isabella Caruso, regarding Please maintain Garden Street's current configuration!.
  112. 94 A communication was received from Ivy Moylan, regarding Public comment in support of policy order 2025 #8.
  113. 95 A communication was received from Jack Corcoran, regarding On the Matter of the Garden Street Redesign.
  114. 96 A communication was received from Jacquelyn Smith, regarding Spaulding Transition Shelter.
  115. 97 A communication was received from Jacquie L. KayIn, regarding support of P_O_ 2025#49_ City of Cambridge.
  116. 98 A communication was received from James Bertram, regarding Garden Stree Option #4.
  117. 99 A communication was received from James Russell, regarding Please leave Garden Street as is.
  118. 100 A communication was received from Janet Cahaly, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  119. 101 A communication was received from Janie Katz-Christy, regarding Harvard Square Theatre.
  120. 102 A communication was received from Jasmine G. Winship, regarding Garden street_ please support option #1.
  121. 103 A communication was received from Jasmine Huang, regarding Supporting PO 2025 #49.
  122. 104 A communication was received from Jay Diengott, regarding Garden St Concerns.
  123. 105 A communication was received from Jean Berry, regarding Vote to support OPTION #4 for Garden Street.
  124. 106 A communication was received from Jean Knapp, regarding Writing in support of PO 2025 #49 being addressed at this afternoon's meeting (4_7_2025).
  125. 107 A communication was received from Jean Leventhal, regarding Harvard Square Theatre Policy Issue.
  126. 108 A communication was received from Jeff Purcell, regarding Please save the Spaulding Rehab Center.
  127. 109 A communication was received from Jeffrey Peterson, regarding Garden Street
  128. 110 A communication was received from Jennie Song, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  129. 111 A communication was received from Jennifer Abigail, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  130. 112 A communication was received from Jennifer Kay-Goodman, regarding Order about Movie Theater in Harvard Square.
  131. 113 A communication was received from Jennifer Payette, regarding Garden Street.
  132. 114 A communication was received from Jeremy Cohen, regarding Support for PO 2025 #49 – Re_ Harvard Square Theatre and Vacant Storefronts.
  133. 115 A communication was received from Jessica Sculley regarding supporting this Policy Order 2025 #49.
  134. 116 A communication was received from Jessie Lan, regarding Garden St Redesign.
  135. 117 A communication was received from Joe Bradlee, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  136. 118 A communication was received from Joel Wachman, regarding Harvard Square Theatre.
  137. 119 A communication was received from John Bright, regarding Please vote for Option #4 for Garden St Proposal Monday night!.
  138. 120 A communication was received from John Manson, regarding Garden St_.
  139. 121 A communication was received from Joseph Shipman, regarding Councilor Toner needs to resign!.
  140. 122 A communication was received from Joyce Benenson, regarding Maintain a safe Garden Street by selecting Option #1.
  141. 123 A communication was received from Joyce Klein, regarding Policy order PO 2025 #49.
  142. 124 A communication was received from Joyce Singer, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  143. 125 A communication was received from Judith Quillard, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  144. 126 A communication was received from judy levin, regarding Garden St traffic.
  145. 127 A communication was received from Judy Singer and Beth Gamse, regarding Please return Garden St to Two Way traffic_ .
  146. 128 A communication was received from Julia Fuller, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  147. 129 A communication was received from Julia Quinlan, reagarding Harvard Square Movie Theater.
  148. 130 A communication was received from Julie Ingelfinger, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  149. 131 A communication was received from Kaitlin Robinson, regarding Garden Street_ Please Vote for Option 1.
  150. 132 A communication was received from Karen Price, regarding Vote to support OPTION #4 for Garden Street.
  151. 133 A communication was received from Karin Öberg, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  152. 134 A communication was received from Kate Flaim, regarding PO 2025 #49 and POR 2025 #47.
  153. 135 A communication was received from Kate Layzer, regarding Cambridge Wellness Center.
  154. 136 A communication was received from Katerina Soltan, regarding Garden St Option #1.
  155. 137 A communication was received from Katherine Day Rose, regarding bike lanes garden st_.
  156. 138 A communication was received from Kathleen Gallery, regarding VOTE YES FOR OPTION #4 TO RESTORE 2-WAY TRAFFIC ON GARDEN STREET.
  157. 139 A communication was received from Kathleen Kerry Dexter, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  158. 140 A communication was received from Kathleen Moore, regarding Garden Street Bike Lane Option 1.
  159. 141 A communication was received from Kathleen Pilat, regarding Garden St Bike Lanes - Please choose Option #1!!!.
  160. 142 A communication was received from Kathy Watkins, regarding Continue to fund housed shelter_ support order #2.
  161. 143 A communication was received from Katie Challinor, regarding Support Option 1 on Garden Street.
  162. 144 A communication was received from Kilo3, regarding Garden St.
  163. 145 A communication was received from Larry Cetrulo and Kate Bjornlund, regarding Option 4_ Garden Street.
  164. 146 A communication was received from Laura DeMarco, regarding Garden Street & bikes Option 4.
  165. 147 A communication was received from Laura Rogers, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  166. 148 A communication was received from Lauree Mansour, regarding Vote to support OPTION #4 for Garden Street.
  167. 149 A communication was received from Laurent Adamowicz, regarding CITY COUNCIL MONDAY 4_7 @5_30PM - Keep Garden Street 1-WAY for SAFETY - Agenda Item #1 in support of Option #1 (1).
  168. 150 A communication was received from Lee Farris, regarding Support for PO #2 saving Spaulding shelter.
  169. 151 A communication was received from Lisa Sebell-Nevins, regarding Garden Street - Option #4.
  170. 152 A communication was received from Lisa White & Michael LaVigne, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  171. 153 A communication was received from Liz Dawes Duraisingh, regarding Policy Order 2025#49.
  172. 154 A communication was received from Liz Walker, regarding Thank you for voting to keep Garden St as-is!.
  173. 155 A communication was received from Lizzie Bell, regarding Harvard Square Movie theater.
  174. 156 A communication was received from Lynne Miller, regarding Garden Street Compromise.
  175. 157 A communication was received from Lynne Reiss, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  176. 158 A communication was received from Madeleine Aster, regarding Please vote yes to invite Gerald Chan to a discussion.
  177. 159 A communication was received from Maggie Baratz, regarding Garden Street - Option 1 Supporters Petition.
  178. 160 A communication was received from Maia McAleavey, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street (1).
  179. 161 A communication was received from Manny Rogers, regarding PO 2025 #49 (1).
  180. 162 A communication was received from Marcella Framondi, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  181. 163 A communication was received from Marcelo Marchetti, regarding Option Option #4_ maintain to make Garden Street open to two-way traffic for the full length of the street.
  182. 164 A communication was received from Margaret Ann Brady, regarding Policy Order 2_ Real sanctuary!.
  183. 165 A communication was received from Margaret Beck, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  184. 166 A communication was received from Margaret Flanagan, regarding Support for Policy Order 2025 #49.
  185. 167 A communication was received from Maribeth Kaptchuk, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  186. 168 A communication was received from Marie Elena Saccoccio, regarding Opposition to Policy Order POR 2025 #49.
  187. 169 A communication was received from Mariel Vandersteeldjillson, regarding harvardsquare.
  188. 170 A communication was received from Marilee Meyer, regarding Ask for a cinema but be respectful.
  189. 171 A communication was received from Maritza Soto, regarding Please Keep Garden Street As a One Way Street.
  190. 172 A communication was received from Mark Boswell, regarding_ CMA Item #5_ SUPPORT for OPTION 1.
  191. 173 A communication was received from Mark Dibblein, regarding support of Garden St_ Option #4.
  192. 174 A communication was received from Mark Steffen and Sharanya Iyer, regarding Support Option #4 for Garden Street.
  193. 175 A communication was received from Marla Felcher, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  194. 176 A communication was received from Martin Richard, regarding Garden Street_ Go with Option 1.
  195. 177 A communication was received from Mary Jane Kornacki, regarding POR 2025 #47_ Two-way car traffic on Garden Street.
  196. 178 A communication was received from Mary K Eliot, regarding Vote to support OPTION #4 for Garden Street.
  197. 179 A communication was received from Mary Stack, regarding Letter supporting Policy Order #49.
  198. 180 A communication was received from Matt Wagers, regarding Policy Order #2.
  199. 181 A communication was received from Matthew Carter, regarding Garden Street Changes.
  200. 182 A communication was received from Max H. Bazerman, regarding empty properties.
  201. 183 A communication was received from Max Kaplan, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  202. 184 A communication was received from Max Meinhold, regarding Bike Lanes.
  203. 185 A communication was received from Melissa Smith, regarding Harvard Square Movie Theater.
  204. 186 A communication was received from Meredith Lobel, regarding 4.7.2025 Petition to Keep Garden Street as is Option 1 .
  205. 187 A communication was received from Meredith Moore, regarding Garden St separated bike lanes.
  206. 188 A communication was received from Miah Ebels Duggan, regarding Incident - Police Harassment of Bicyclists 4_5_25.
  207. 189 A communication was received from Michael A Connolly, regarding Vacant storefronts in Harvard Square.
  208. 190 A communication was received from Mihnea Popa, regarding Garden Street - Bikes Option 4.
  209. 191 A communication was received from Missy Page, regarding 320 Charles Street project - Letter of Support.
  210. 192 A communication was received from Monet Uva, regarding Support for Policy Order 2025 #49.
  211. 193 A communication was received from Morgan MacLeod, regarding Garden street traffic pattern.
  212. 194 A communication was received from namastedc Resident & Community Member’s, regarding written comments in favor of Garden st_ two-way.
  213. 195 A communication was received from Nancie Dangel, regarding Vote to support OPTION #4 for Garden Street.
  214. 196 A communication was received from Nate Sharpe, regarding Charter Right Item #1 in support of Option #1_ No change on Garden Street.
  215. 197 A communication was received from Neil Stottler, regarding Garden Street.
  216. 198 A communication was received from Nell Breyer, regarding Vote for option_ 4.
  217. 199 A communication was received from Nicholas Wolf, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  218. 200 A communication was received from Nick Petrulakis, regarding Writing in support of PO 2025 #49.
  219. 201 A communication was received from Nicole Barna, regarding Keep Garden street as - OPTION #1- charter right Item #1.
  220. 202 A communication was received from Nike Tirman, regarding GARDEN STREET.
  221. 203 A communication was received from Olivia Farrar, regarding PO 2025 #49 - In Support.
  222. 204 A communication was received from Olivia Weisser, regarding Garden Street.
  223. 205 A communication was received from Pat Grimsted, regarding Please return GARDEN Street to TWO-way!.
  224. 206 A communication was received from Pat O'Neill, regarding NO CHANGE TO GARDEN STREET.
  225. 207 A communication was received from Patrice Liu, regarding CITY COUNCIL MONDAY 4_7 @5_30PM - Keep Garden Street 1-WAY for SAFETY - Agenda Item #1 in support of Option #1.
  226. 208 A communication was received from Patrick W Barrett III, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  227. 209 A communication was received from Paul Macdonald, regarding PO 2025#49.
  228. 210 A communication was received from Paula Antonevich, regarding Charter Right Item #1 _ NO Change on Garden Street _ Support Option #1.
  229. 211 A communication was received from Perry Lubin, regarding Garden street .
  230. 212 A communication was received from raj dhanda, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  231. 213 A communication was received from Ran Bechor, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  232. 214 A communication was received from Ravi Raju, regarding Thoughts on Garden Street Changes.
  233. 215 A communication was received from Rebekah Bjork, regarding City manager's Agenda item #5.
  234. 216 A communication was received from Richard Freierman, regarding Garden Street doesn't end at Huron Avenue.
  235. 217 A communication was received from Rita Laguna, regarding Please ask for Paul Toner's resignation.
  236. 218 A communication was received from Rob Everts, regarding Once again_ Restore Garden Street to 2-Way Traffic.
  237. 219 A communication was received from Rob Leith, regarding Vacancies in Harvard Sq_.
  238. 220 A communication was received from Robert McCarthy, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  239. 221 A communication was received from Tania Kluzak, regarding URGENT: Garden Street - please choose option 4.
  240. 222 A communication was received from Tania Maxwell and Chris Osborne, regarding Garden Street.
  241. 223 A communication was received from Ronald Axelrod, regarding Establish a Neighborhood Task Force to Develop an overall traffic and pedestrian plan.
  242. 224 A communication was received from Rosalind Michahelles, regarding Church Street Theater.
  243. 225 A communication was received from Roy Greenwald, regarding Bike lanes in Garden Street.
  244. 226 A communication was received from Ted Galante, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  245. 227 A communication was received from Roy Russell, regarding Garden Street CMA 2025 #71.
  246. 228 A communication was received from Ruth Kirchwey, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  247. 229 A communication was received from Saira Prasanth, regarding Support for Policy Order #2_ continued funding of the TWC.
  248. 230 A communication was received from The Black Response, regarding TBR Letter to Cambridge City Council - Re_ FY26 Budget.
  249. 231 A communication was received from Thea Weitz, regarding Observatory Commons Condominium - Request for Reimbursement.
  250. 232 A communication was received from Theo Yannekis, regarding Garden St.
  251. 233 A communication was received from Thomas Markovich, regarding Garden Street.
  252. 234 A communication was received from Tim Russell, regarding Opposition to Option 4 to reopen Garden street to two way traffic.
  253. 235 A communication was received from Salim Kabawat AND Ann O’Connell, regarding In support of policy order PO 2025 #49.
  254. 236 A communication was received from Sam Ratliff, regarding Select Option #1 to maintain Garden Street Redesign.
  255. 237 A communication was received from Sam Reece, regarding Restore Garden Street to two way traffic__ Really_.
  256. 238 A communication was received from Tina Lieu, regarding Keep Garden St, As is, don't choose option 4.
  257. 239 A communication was received from Todd Zickler, regarding Bike lanes on Garden St.
  258. 240 A communication was received from Tracy Kukkonen, regarding In Support of PO 2025 #49.
  259. 241 A communication was received from Virginia Fisher, regarding Policy Order #2_ Transitional Wellness Center.
  260. 242 A communication was received from Will Golay and Linh Pham, regarding Concerning City Manager's Agenda Item #5_ Support for Option #1.
  261. 243 A communication was received from Yann Dardonville, regarding Supporting Policy Order #2 to keep the Transitional Wellness Center open (4/7).
  262. 244 A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding City of Cambridge's Response to the Division RE Appeals SPR25-0658 and SPR25-0661.
  263. 245 A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding Vigil to protest City's push for housing agenda based on faulty analysis without clear goal and urban planning.
  264. 246 A communication was received from Sam Seidel, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  265. 247 A communication was received from Zander Keith, regarding Garden St_ Option 1.
  266. 248 A communication was received from Sylvia Wheeler, regarding In Support of Policy Order 2025 #49.
  267. 249 A communication was received from Sweta Joshi, regarding Public Comment on the Women’s Community Cancer Project Mural – April 7_ 2025.
  268. 250 A communication was received from Suzanne Watzman, regarding I support Policy Order 2025 #49.
  269. 251 A communication was received from Samantha Nelson, regarding Fund Transition Wellness Center at Spaulding.
  270. 252 A communication was received from Sarah Block, regarding Please pause the decision on Garden Street - Choose option 1 or pause this.
  271. 253 A communication was received from Sarah Cole, regarding Garden Street bike lanes are fine.
  272. 254 A communication was received from Sarah Hill, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  273. 255 A communication was received from Suzanne Blier, regarding Garden Street and Lingering Harvard Square Questions.
  274. 256 A communication was received from Sarah Messenger, regarding Charter Right Item #1_ Support for Option #1_ Please leave Garden Street AS IS.
  275. 257 A communication was received from Scott Kilcoyne, regarding Keep Garden St as is (Option 1).
  276. 258 A communication was received from Sharman Altshuler, regarding Comments re PO 2025 #49.
  277. 259 A communication was received from Susan Miller-Havens, regarding PO 2025 #49.
  278. 260 A communication was received from Sheila Butler, regarding Yes for Option 4.
  279. 261 A communication was received from Susan Matkoski, regarding Garden St.
  280. 262 A communication was received from Shellburne Thurber, regarding garden street.
  281. 263 A communication was received from Susan Lapides, regarding Garden Street.
  282. 264 A communication was received from Sonia Wallenberg, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49 for Council meeting-- Monday_ April 7_ 2025.
  283. 265 A communication was received from Sophia Sordilla, regarding Garden Street.
  284. 266 A communication was received from Sarah Hill, regarding Stand in support of City PO 2025 #49.
  285. 267 A communication was received from Stephanie Crayton, regarding Harvard Sq Movie Theater_ PO 2025 #49.
  286. 268 A communication was received from Lance Li, regarding Support for Policy Order 2025 #49 – Vacant Storefronts and Harvard Square Theatre.
  287. 269 A communication was received from Stephen Moss, regarding Garden Street Reforms.
  288. 270 A communication was received from Sue Downing, regarding Garden Street separated bike lanes
  289. 271 A communication was received from Steve Nadis, regarding Policy Order 2025 #49.
  290. 272 A communication was received from Steve Wineman, regarding Please support Policy Order #2 at the April 7 Council meeting.
  291. 273 A communication was received from Stu Rosner, regarding Garden St_ vote….
  292. 274 A communication was received from Sue Downing, regarding Charter Right items 1 3 support Option 1 Garden Street Maintain Current Configuration Agenda 5or Chart 1 or 3 Maintain current Garden Street configuration option #1 for safety, less conges.
  293. 275 A communication was received from Jill R Crittenden, regarding curious about deliberation.
  294. 276 A communication was received from Marilyn Frankenstein, regarding in support of keeping Spaulding open.
  295. 277 A communication was received from Blake Howard, regarding Cambridge resident supporting PO 2025 #49.
  296. 278 A communication was received from Thomas M. Pounds, regarding PO 2025 #49 - Harvard Square Theater.
  297. 279 A communication was received from Jamie Ciocco, regarding Please keep Garden St_ one-way.
  298. 1 Condolences on the death of Barbara (Caulfield) Jump.
  299. 2 Congratulations on the Grand Opening of McCarthy's and Toad, a new Irish pub in Porter Square.
  300. 3 Condolences to the family of Linda Marie Galloway.
  301. 4 Congratulations to The Cambridge Program's Basketball Teams - The Warriors capturing their 9th consecutive State Championship win, The Falcons securing silver, and the newest team The Ryders, learning and developing their skills each game.
  302. 5 Congratulations to David Tynes, Program Director at The Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs, on receiving the Heroes Among Us Award.
  303. 6 Resolution In Recognition Of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
  304. 7 Thank you to Harvard University
  305. 8 On the Commemoration of Patriots’ Day
  306. 1 A communication was received from Diane LeBlanc, City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
  307. 2 A communication was received from City Solicitor Megan B. Bayer, transmitting an update regarding Revised Charter Draft including Home Rule Draft.
  308. 3 A communication was received from City Solicitor Megan B. Bayer, transmitting - Updated City Charter Update Regarding Revised Charter Draft.
  309. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update 04.14.25
  310. 1 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.
  311. 2 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare a draft home rule petition to authorize the City of Cambridge to implement automated parking enforcement technology; and to continue to work with the City of Boston to collaborate on the home rule process.
  312. 3 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to review with a robust and inclusive community process the Cambridge Bicycle Plan, most recently updated in 2020, and identify potential improvements and consider next steps for a network of Separated Bicycle Facilities, and Separated Bicycle Facilities on streets across the city in order to facilitate safer travel and ways to coordinate routes with neighboring communities including Arlington, Somerville, Watertown, Belmont, Boston, and others.
  313. 4 The City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a update on the status and timeline for the completion of the Grand Junction Multiuse Path and how implementation between Gore Street and Little Binney could coincide with Phase 2 of the CSO implementation on Cambridge Street.
  314. 5 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to develop zoning recommendations, pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A §9B, for regulations to encourage the use of solar energy systems and protect solar access for Registered Solar Energy Systems that have been in existence for one year, per Ordinance Ch. 22.60, specifically on structures over 4 stories.
  315. 6 The City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to prepare a report on the use of M.G.L. Ch. 40U to determine which local statutes can be enforced by the local-option procedure in order to better collect fines in violation of Cambridge ordinances and provide a recommendation to the City Council for implementation of Ch. 40U procedures.
  316. 7 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.
  317. 8 The City Manager is requested to create a plan with a schedule and milestones to move forward with the creation of a Municipal Broadband Network and present it for consideration by the Council at a Finance Committee meeting in the context of capital projects for coming years.
  318. 9 The City Manager is requested to confer with the relevant departments about exploring how the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department can advance protection of Cambridge students and other bus riders as authorized by the two new Massachusetts laws.
  319. 10 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.
  320. 11 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.
  321. 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.
  322. 13 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.
  323. 14 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.
  324. 15 The City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City departments to draft language to create an Ordinance to insure that vacant store fronts and commercial properties keep their properties in safe and clean conditions.
  325. 16 The City Manager provide the Council with a report before May 31, 2025, that includes a summary of all requests for approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Reports received by the city council during the prior year pursuant to Section 2.128.030 or Section 2.128.040 of the Surveillance Ordinance, including whether the City Council approved, disapproved, or required modifications to the Surveillance Technology Impact Reports received, for the Council to review and adopt
  326. 17 That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to develop a timeline for the next Incentive Zoning Nexus Study.
  327. 18 hat the City Manager is requested to work with the Office of the Housing Liaison and all relevant departments to ensure the successful implementation of an outreach and assistance campaign to provide broad and equitable access to eviction record sealing for eligible Cambridge tenants.
  328. 19 at the City Manager is requested 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.
  329. 20 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments and institutional stakeholders currently operating some form of shuttle to explore options for a municipal transit pilot program.
  330. 21 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to do more outreach to residents, businesses, and property owners to communicate the drought status and take all measures to reduce nonessential water use citywide, and provide a report on citywide water usage and water supply.

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