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City Council - Regular Meeting

June 9, 2025 ·03:30 PM Final
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Agenda — 292 items

  1. 1 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request to move to Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation known as Said S. Abuzahra, Trustee of Equity Realty Trust, et al. v. City of Cambridge (Mdsx. Super. Ct. C.A. No. 2017- cv-2459); and strategy with respect to litigation known as Lubavitch of Cambridge, Inc. v. Jim Monteverde as member of the Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeals et al. (Land Court Docket No. 24 Misc 00622), John W. Toulopoulos Trustee of the Toulopoulos Realty Trust, et al. v. Lubavitch of Cambridge Inc. et al. (Land Court,
  2. 2 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an order authorizing the City Manager to transfer necessary funds needed to maintain appropriation control as part of the fiscal end-of-year closeout process.
  3. 3 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of $118,620.00 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 Salary and Wages account ($11,762.00), and to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($106,858.00).
  4. 4 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-24 regarding a critical drought status report.
  5. 5 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the submission of the Zero Waste Master Plan.
  6. 6 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointments of Florrie Darwin, Scott Kyle, and Michael Rogove and the reappointments of Chandra Harrington, Joseph Ferrara, Elizabeth Lyster, Yuting Zhang, gavin Kleespies, Paula Paris, and Kyle Sheffield.
  7. 7 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment Sarah Holt, Emily Oldshue, and Ruth Webb and the reappointments of Marie-Pierre Dillenseger, Donna Marcantonio, and Peter Schur to the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission.
  8. 8 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appointment of Nondita Mehrotra, and the reappointments of Constantin von Wentzel, Heli Meltsner, McKelden Smith, Theresa Hamacher, and Freweyni Gebrehiwet to the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission.
  9. 9 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 40,625 received from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition’s Community Safety Initiative through the Executive Office of Public
  10. 10 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with
  11. 11 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 25-25, regarding a request to establish a Lost and Found program at Cambridge City Hall..
  12. 12 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to an amendment to the Fresh Pond Golf Pro Shop Fund ordinance to enable the funds to be used to cover the purchase of office supplies for the shop and the purchase of supplies and services for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the golf course, shop, and parking lot. PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2025
  13. 13 Transmitting Communication from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a request for authorization of a spending limit of $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, for the Fresh Pond Golf Course Pro Shop revolving fund (Revolving Fund), pursuant to Chapter 3.24 of the Municipal Ordinance titled “Departmental Revolving Funds”.
  14. 14 A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a revised draft of the “Eastern Cambridge Community Enhancements” Zoning Petition. PLACED ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2025
  15. 15 An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to East Cambridge Community Enhancement Overlay District (“ECCE Overlay District”), which is governed by the regulations and procedures specified in this Section 20.1200. It is the intent of this Section that these regulations will apply to land within the ECCE Overlay District. PASSED TO SECOND READING IN COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2025
  16. 1 That the City Manager is requested to work with relevant City departments to determine whether the City Council can revoke an already approved curb cut application if said application was incomplete due to applicant failure.
  17. 2 That the City Manager is requested to work with the City Clerk, the Information Technology Department, the Law Department, and any other relevant departments to draft an ordinance establishing the City of Cambridge Electronic Records Archiving Policy.
  18. 3 Policy Order urging Governor Healey, the MBTA Board of Directors and General Manager Phillip Eng to amend the MBTA Alewife Station Complex redevelopment RFP to include as a priority eliminating untreated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) sewage in our neighborhoods by incorporating green and gray infrastructure as central components of the project. The order further calls on the MBTA to collaborate with the MWRA, DCR, DPH, the City of Cambridge, and the community to address this public health threat.
  19. 4 City Council support of H2634: An Act relative to sexual assault by an officer.
  20. 1 1. That the exception language in Chapter 2.129.040 Section J of the Cambridge Municipal Code be revised with language clarifying that Cambridge city employees shall not participate in federal immigration enforcement operations and that the sole role of Cambridge city employees during any action by ICE is only to protect public safety and not to assist or facilitate the work of ICE. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR TONER.
  21. 2 1. 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
  22. 3 1. An Ordinance has been received from City Clerk, relative to Chapter 5.50 CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITTING
  23. 1 An application was received from Nicolaii Cauchy Huron Village and Businesses requesting permission for a temporary banner along Huron Ave pole #62, 65, 66, 70 and 73 announcing Huron Village on June 9, 2025.
  24. 2 An application was received from Michael Monestine representing Central Square Business Improvement District requesting permission for a 30 temporary banner along Massachusetts Avenue from Hancock Street to Sydney Street announcing PRIDE from June 5, 2025 through October 31, 2025.
  25. 1 A communication was received from Adriane Bishko, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  26. 2 A communication was received from Alex Jablokow, regarding Please continue with installation of bike and pedestrian safety improvements on Broadway.
  27. 3 A communication was received from Alexandra Irving, regarding _ Anyone care about the impact on taxpaying neighbors__
  28. 4 A communication was received from Alison Harris, regarding We want bike lanes!!
  29. 5 A communication was received from Allison Brassard, regarding Westley at Bikepath - public comment.
  30. 6 A communication was received from Aly Suman, regarding Opposition to Policy Order POR 2025 #82.
  31. 7 A communication was received from Amy Manion, regarding Common-Home Written Comment _Amy Manion_.
  32. 8 A communication was received from Amy Park, regarding Longfellow Music Program (1).
  33. 9 A communication was received from Andrea Yakovakis, regarding Bike Lane Installation.
  34. 10 A communication was received from Andrew Morvay, regarding Supporting Bicycle lanes for Broadway.
  35. 12 A communication was received from Haley Higginbotham, regarding Broadway bike lanes.
  36. 13 A communication was received from Andzela Aseriskiene, regarding Longfellow Music Program.
  37. 14 A communication was received from Zhanina Boyadzhieva, regarding Broadway bike lanes - keep us safe.
  38. 15 A communication was received from Areeba Khan, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!! (2).
  39. 16 A communication was received from Hannah CordiscoI, regarding Support the Broadway Bike Lanes.
  40. 17 A communication was received from Areeba Khan, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  41. 18 A communication was received from Will Schmitt, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  42. 19 A communication was received from Heather Cheney, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  43. 20 A communication was received from Heather Parker, regarding Support for the Broadway Separated Bike Lane Project.
  44. 21 A communication was received from Vikram Sambharya, regarding Broadway bike lane support.
  45. 22 A communication was received from Helen Snively, regarding Policy Order 4 tonight_ Please no gate at Westley Park.
  46. 23 A communication was received from Helen Walker, regarding Urgency of Policy Order #3.
  47. 24 A communication was received from Hunter Dinkins, regarding Broadway safety improvement project.
  48. 25 A communication was received from Arti Pandey, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (1).
  49. 26 A communication was received from Inés Ortea, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  50. 27 A communication was received from James Mahoney, regarding Broadway Parking Coalition Group Please ACT NOW to preserve all resident parking on Broadway!.
  51. 28 A communication was received from Augusta Stanislaw, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  52. 29 A communication was received from Trevor Zou, regarding Support for the Linear Park Connection to Westley Ave.
  53. 30 A communication was received from James Schlitt, regarding Cambridge constable attempted to forcefully enter two homes.
  54. 31 A communication was received from Austin Ledzian, regarding Support for Broadway Safety Improvements.
  55. 32 A communication was received from James Stathis, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
  56. 33 A communication was received from Thomas Hentschel, regarding Linear park connection and Broadway bike lanes.
  57. 34 A communication was received from Jane, regarding Broadway bike lanes.
  58. 35 A communication was received from Ayal Naor, regarding parking on Broadway.
  59. 36 A communication was received from Janee Townes, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
  60. 37 A communication was received from Ayal Naor, regarding Please save parking on Broadway.
  61. 38 A communication was received from Jenna Hay, regarding Please DO install bike lanes on Broadway!!.
  62. 39 A communication was received from Jennifer, regarding testimony in favor of automated traffic enforcement for speeding and running red lights_.
  63. 40 A communication was received from Jerray Chang, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (1).
  64. 41 A communication was received from B Hom, regarding Broadway bike lane.
  65. 42 A communication was received from Jessica Corbin, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  66. 43 A communication was received from Bernice Buresh, regarding 241220_CPP_Linear Park.
  67. 44 A communication was received from Jessica Fernandes, regarding Broadway parking.
  68. 45 A communication was received from Jing Li, regarding Broadway bike and pedestrian safety improvements -- in support of more and safer bike lanes.
  69. 46 A communication was received from Bernice Buresh, regarding Linear Park_Keep Westley Avenue closed.
  70. 47 A communication was received from Joanna Morris, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  71. 48 A communication was received from John Penniston, regarding Balance autos and bikes_ SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  72. 49 A communication was received from Jolita Seckute, regarding THANK YOU for the Broadway separated bike lane project.
  73. 50 A communication was received from Bess Whitesel, regarding bikes lanes are important.
  74. 51 A communication was received from Theresa Cloutier, regarding Please support bike and pedestrian improvements on Broadway!
  75. 52 A communication was received from Jose Rojas, regarding Support for Broadway bike lane.
  76. 53 A communication was received from Joseph Moore, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
  77. 54 A communication was received from The Residents and Direct Abutters of Westley Avenue, regarding Letter From Residents in Opposition to Opening Westley Avenue to Linear Park.
  78. 55 A communication was received from Beth BaniszewskiIn, regarding support of Broadway bike lanes.
  79. 56 A communication was received from Josh Aronson, regarding improvements to broadway.
  80. 57 A communication was received from Judith E Smith, regarding supporting petition to save Parking on Broadway .
  81. 58 A communication was received from Brian McCormack, regarding _Policy Order POR 2025 #82 - Westley Ave access to Linear Park.
  82. 59 A communication was received from Judy Levin, regarding Westley Ave.
  83. 60 A communication was received from Tatiana Kelly, regarding bike lanes.
  84. 61 A communication was received from Julia Sharpe, regarding PLEASE Continue Broadway Safety Improvement Project.
  85. 62 A communication was received from Tali Freed, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  86. 63 A communication was received from Juliana Castedo, regarding Broadway bike lanes.
  87. 64 A communication was received from Brian McCormack, regarding, Policy Order POR 2025 #82 - Westley Ave access to Linear Park,.
  88. 65 A communication was received from Suzanne Watzman, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  89. 66 A communication was received from Julie Lugten, regarding In Support of Bike Lanes.
  90. 67 A communication was received from Susanne Schindler, regarding Supporting bike and pedestrian safety improvements on Broadway.
  91. 68 A communication was received from Ted Jack Kaptchuk, regarding Letter to City of Cambridge concerning Linear Park access.
  92. 69 A communication was received from Susan McDonald, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  93. 70 A communication was received from Brian Schaefer, regarding Support for Broadway safety improvement project.
  94. 71 A communication was received from Karen Wilber, regarding Bike lanes.
  95. 72 A communication was received from Susan Johansen, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  96. 73 A communication was received from Broadway Parking Coalition Group, regarding Can you also send your email to City Council as well_
  97. 74 A communication was received from Kasey Geremia, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  98. 75 A communication was received from Katherine Slive, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  99. 76 A communication was received from Susan A. Hall, regarding Policy Order POR 2025 #82.
  100. 77 A communication was received from Camilo “Cam” Atehortua, regarding Please Continue the Broadway Bike and Pedestrian Safety Improvements.
  101. 78 A communication was received from Kathy Roberts, regarding Take a Stand.
  102. 79 A communication was received from Katinka Hakuta, regarding Protect bikers and pedestrians.
  103. 80 A communication was received from Jennifer, regarding support of Linear Park connection and Broadway bike lanes.
  104. 81 A communication was received from Madeleine Aster, regarding Keep Westley Avenue closed – do not add more crime to our neighborhood.
  105. 82 A communication was received from CAROL DOYLE, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (2)
  106. 83 A communication was received from Stuart Gedal, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  107. 84 A communication was received from Ligia T. Kelly, regarding changes.
  108. 85 A communication was received from Sophie Lehar, regarding Letter re: Prop. 82.
  109. 86 A communication was received from Kerrie Nelson, regarding Resident request from 9 Westley Ave abutting the bike path.
  110. 87 A communication was received from Sophie Kaufman, regarding Bike & Pedestrian Infrastructure on Broadway.
  111. 88 A communication was received from Kevin Smith, regarding Keep the Broadway bike lane plans!.
  112. 89 A communication was received from CAROL DOYLE, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  113. 90 A communication was received from Skylar Lai, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  114. 91 A communication was received from Kini Udovicki, regarding Save Broadway parking please!!!!!!.
  115. 92 A communication was received from Kitty Ascrizzi, regarding Continue safety improvements to Broadway.
  116. 93 A communication was received from Carol Munroe, regarding North Cambridge resident in support POR 2025 #82 to open fence from Westley Avenue to the Linear Park.
  117. 94 A communication was received from Kristen Roggemann, regarding Longfellow Music Program.
  118. 95 A communication was received from Sherry Oliver, regarding STOP THE RUSH - PETITION AMENDMENTS DO NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUES VOICED BY THE COMMUNITY.
  119. 96 A communication was received from Shellburne Thurber, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  120. 97 A communication was received from Carolyn O'Hara, regarding Please Read_ Listen and Hear this regarding Broadway.
  121. 98 A communication was received from Latoya Weaver, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  122. 99 A communication was received from Laura Foley, regarding Save Parking on Broadway.
  123. 100 A communication was received from Sean Burke, regarding Separate bike lanes on Broadway.
  124. 101 A communication was received from Laura McMurry, regarding Please continue bike and pedestrian projects on Broadway_.
  125. 102 A communication was received from Sazzad Hussain, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  126. 103 A communication was received from Lauren Cosulich, regarding Please proceed with bike lane implementation on Broadway.
  127. 104 A communication was received from Lawrence Blum, regarding Broadway parking petition.
  128. 105 A communication was received from Janice Lichtman, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  129. 106 A communication was received from Sarah Block, regarding POR 2025 #82 YES! Please open up full open access for all pedestrians and cyclists to enter the new and improved Linear Park from Westley Avenue_.
  130. 107 A communication was received from Sara Rosen, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  131. 108 A communication was received from Lee Farris, regarding Residents Alliance in support of PO #2 to strengthen Welcoming City Ord_.
  132. 109 A communication was received from Leon Zhelnin, regarding Support for the Broadway separated bike lane project
  133. 110 A communication was received from Leslie E Garvey, regarding Council Meeting June 2_ 2025.
  134. 111 A communication was received from Sam Allon, regarding Please Continue with Broadway Bike and Pedestrian Safety Improvements.
  135. 112 A communication was received from Ryan Houlette, regarding please continue with installation of bike safety improvements on Broadway.
  136. 113 A communication was received from Lida Nabati, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
  137. 114 A communication was received from Linda Moussouris, regarding Message to City Council concerning Councilor Nolan's proposal for new entrance to Linear Park on Westley Ave_.
  138. 115 A communication was received from Ruth Ryals, regarding [trees] Linear Park - no need to open gate on Westley St.
  139. 116 A communication was received from Lizzie Marr, regarding Support cyclist and pedestrian safety on Broadway.
  140. 117 A communication was received from Luis Mejias, regarding Broadway bike lanes.
  141. 118 A communication was received from RP Weinreb, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  142. 119 A communication was received from Ron Newman, regarding [Porter square] Linear Park: Keep Westley Avenue closed.
  143. 120 A communication was received from Madeleine A, regarding trees_ Linear Park - no need to open gate on Westley St_.
  144. 121 A communication was received from Marianne Crane, regarding Resident Parking.
  145. 122 A communication was received from Marilee Meyer, regarding Please deny the Marasao zoning petition and #3 legal opinion MULTIFAMILY AND DOVER AMENDMENT EXEMPTION.
  146. 123 A communication was received from Marji Gere, regarding Bike lanes.
  147. 124 A communication was received from Robin Weatherill, regarding please keep Broadway bike lane project on track.
  148. 125 A communication was received from Mark Boswell, regarding Support for Policy Order 4 - Westley Ave access to Alewife Linear Park.
  149. 126 A communication was received from Robert Humphreville, regarding Please ACT NOW to preserve all resident parking on Broadway!
  150. 127 A communication was received from Mark VanMiddlesworth, regarding Support Westley Ave Bike connection!.
  151. 128 A communication was received from Rita Olans, regarding PLEASE KEEP THE BIKE LANES.
  152. 129 A communication was received from Mary Carmona, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  153. 130 A communication was received from Mary Ellen Kent, regarding Access to Linear Park from Westley Avenue POR 2025 #82.
  154. 131 A communication was received from Rika Welsh, regarding [trees] Linear Park - no need to open gate on Westley St.
  155. 132 A communication was received from Mary K Eliot, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (2).
  156. 133 A communication was received from Matt Pennock, regarding Broadway Bike Lanes.
  157. 134 A communication was received from Max Kaplan, regarding In support of the Broadway safety improvements.
  158. 135 A communication was received from Meghan O'Brien, regarding Continue Building Broadway Bike Lanes.
  159. 136 A communication was received from Melaku Mohammed, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  160. 137 A communication was received from Melissa Berlin, regarding Please Continue with Broadway Bike and Pedestrian Safety Improvements.
  161. 138 A communication was received from Richard Goldberg, regarding Support Policy Order #2.
  162. 139 A communication was received from Micayla LeLugas, regarding ShotSpotter Public Comment .
  163. 140 A communication was received from Michael Drake Alpert, regarding Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Broadway.
  164. 141 A communication was received from Richard Freierman, regarding POR 2025 #82--Linear Park to Westley Ave_ Connector.
  165. 142 A communication was received from Michael Rodman, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!! (2).
  166. 143 A communication was received from Rebecca Listfield, regarding Writing in support of a Linear Park connection to Westley Ave.
  167. 144 A communication was received from Michaela Olson, regarding Broadway Safety Project.
  168. 145 A communication was received from Rachel Knipe, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  169. 146 A communication was received from Rachel Johnson, regarding Broadway Bike Lane!
  170. 147 A communication was received from Mike Oltmans, regarding Install the Broadway bike lanes!.
  171. 148 A communication was received from Mohd Bari, regarding STOP BROADWAY Bike Lane Installation!!! SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!!
  172. 149 A communication was received from Lorejna Qoshja, regarding Longfellow Music Program.
  173. 150 A communication was received from Charles Teague, regarding OPPOSE O-4_ Not another Linear Park access.
  174. 151 A communication was received from Lee Farris, regarding Move quickly to begin city housing vouchers.
  175. 152 A communication was received from Philippa Lehar, regarding Linear Park Westley Ave Fence Vote.
  176. 153 A communication was received from Young Kim, regarding My oral comment re Proposed FY26 Budget.
  177. 154 A communication was received from Charlotte Hambley, regarding Please save parking on Broadway!
  178. 155 A communication was received from Chris Lentner, regarding Support Broadway Safety.
  179. 156 A communication was received from Charles Teague, regarding OPPOSE O-4_ Not another Linear Park access.
  180. 157 A communication was received from Peter Yeager, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  181. 158 A communication was received from Christian Denckla, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (2)
  182. 159 A communication was received from Charlotte Hambley, regarding Please save parking on Broadway!.
  183. 160 A communication was received from Peter J. Liang, regarding w_r_t_ BROADWAY BIKE LANE.
  184. 161 A communication was received from Chris Lentner, regarding Support Broadway Safety.
  185. 162 A communication was received from Peter Falb, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  186. 163 A communication was received from Paula Van Gelder, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE “Quick Build”.
  187. 164 A communication was received from Christina Curran, regarding Broadway.
  188. 165 A communication was received from Christian Denckla, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (2).
  189. 166 A communication was received from Christine Mathison, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  190. 167 A communication was received from Christina Curran, regarding Broadway.
  191. 168 A communication was received from Christine Mathison, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  192. 169 A communication was received from Christine Tessier, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  193. 170 A communication was received from Paul Murray, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  194. 171 A communication was received from Paul Barringer, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  195. 172 A communication was received from Christopher Cullen, regarding Please continue with installation of bike and pedestrian safety improvements on Broadway.
  196. 173 A communication was received from Christine Tessier, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  197. 174 A communication was received from Christy Denckla, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  198. 175 A communication was received from Patricia Lotterman, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  199. 176 A communication was received from Christine Tessier, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  200. 177 A communication was received from Oliver Breese, regarding Support for the Broadway Safety Improvement Project.
  201. 178 A communication was received from Daivat Bhatt, regarding Broadway Bike Lanes.
  202. 179 A communication was received from Christine Tessier, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (2)
  203. 180 A communication was received from Dalisa Morales, regarding STOP BROADWAY Bike Lane Installation!!! SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!!.
  204. 181 A communication was received from Christine Tessier, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!
  205. 182 A communication was received from Dan and Jillian Fulop, regarding Broadway safety improvements.
  206. 183 A communication was received from Christopher Cullen, regarding Please continue with installation of bike and pedestrian safety improvements on Broadway.
  207. 184 A communication was received from Nonie Valentine, regarding Please keep parking on Broadway and various other issues.
  208. 185 A communication was received from Dan Totten, regarding Voucher timing.
  209. 186 A communication was received from Dana Quinn, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!.
  210. 187 A communication was received from Christy Denckla, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  211. 188 A communication was received from Daniel Bourque, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  212. 189 A communication was received from Daivat Bhatt, regarding Broadway Bike Lanes.
  213. 190 A communication was received from Daniel Santiago, regarding Please Stop this nonsense!!!.
  214. 191 A communication was received from David Bass, regarding Policy Order POR 2025 #82.
  215. 192 A communication was received from Niko Kotsatos, regarding save lives, install a bike lane.
  216. 193 A communication was received from David Dean, regarding Support for connection point from Linear Park to Westley Ave.
  217. 194 A communication was received from David Hattis, regarding In Support of Broadway Protected Bike Lane.
  218. 195 A communication was received from Nicolai Cauchy, regarding Application to reinstall Huron Village banners.
  219. 196 A communication was received from David Lyon & Patricia Harris, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  220. 197 A communication was received from Nick Silverman, regarding Opposition to Policy Order POR 2025 #82.
  221. 198 A communication was received from Neheet Trivedi, regarding POR 2025 #82 - Linear Park.
  222. 199 A communication was received from Dalisa Morales, regarding STOP BROADWAY Bike Lane Installation!!! SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!!
  223. 200 A communication was received from Nathan Lingafelter, regarding Broadway Bike Lanes.
  224. 201 A communication was received from Gus Rancatore, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  225. 202 A communication was received from Dan and Jillian Fulop, regarding Broadway safety improvements.
  226. 203 A communication was received from Gretchen Adams, regarding Broadway bike lanes! Yes!!!
  227. 204 A communication was received from Dan Totten, regarding Voucher timing
  228. 205 A communication was received from David Myers, regarding Please ACT NOW to preserve all resident parking on Broadway!.
  229. 206 A communication was received from Greg Hsu, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  230. 207 A communication was received from Dana Quinn, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  231. 208 A communication was received from David Sullivan, regarding Further support for policy order strengthening noncooperation with ICE.
  232. 209 A communication was received from David Whelan, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  233. 210 A communication was received from Ginny Dorne, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  234. 211 A communication was received from Dena Brody, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (1).
  235. 212 A communication was received from Daniel Bourque, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  236. 213 A communication was received from Denise Belloste, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  237. 214 A communication was received from Gene Doyle, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  238. 215 A communication was received from Diana Brody, regarding Please protect bike lanes!.
  239. 216 A communication was received from Diana Yousef, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  240. 217 A communication was received from Diane ONeill, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!! (1).
  241. 218 A communication was received from Gale Doane, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!!
  242. 219 A communication was received from Diane Reposa, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  243. 220 A communication was received from Elaine Spatz-Rabinowitz, regarding STOP THE BORADWAY BIKE PLAN it's BAD FOR OLD PEOPLE!!!!.
  244. 221 A communication was received from Elizabeth Conley, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  245. 222 A communication was received from Emily Moreshead, regarding Strong Opposition to Policy Order POR 2025 #82 – Opening Linear Park Access at Westley Avenue.
  246. 223 A communication was received from Emily Park, regarding Bike Lanes on Broadway.
  247. 224 A communication was received from David Dean, regarding Support for connection point from Linear Park to Westley Ave.
  248. 225 A communication was received from Eric Nugent, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (2).
  249. 226 A communication was received from Francesca Gordini, regarding STOP putting Bike Lanes where they don't belong!!!
  250. 227 A communication was received from Ezra Rudel, regarding Support for Alewife Linear Park-Westley Ave Connection and Broadway Bike Lanes.
  251. 228 A communication was received from Erin Howell, regarding June 2nd hearing.
  252. 229 A communication was received from Evie Aaron, regarding Keep separated bike lanes!
  253. 230 A communication was received from Ethan Frank, regarding Supporting Broadway safety.
  254. 231 A communication was received from Eve Carr, regarding Fence at Linear Park boarding Westley Ave.
  255. 232 A communication was received from Evan Moreshead, regarding Strong Opposition to Policy Order POR 2025 #82 – Opening Linear Park Access at Westley Avenue.
  256. 233 A communication was received from Daniel Bourque, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!.
  257. 234 A communication was received from David Lyon & Patricia Harris, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  258. 235 A communication was received from Dalisa Morales, regarding STOP BROADWAY Bike Lane Installation!!! SAVE PARKING ON BROADWAY!!.
  259. 236 A communication was received from Jonathan Slate, regarding Request _NO_ vote to open Westley Avenue to Linear Park.
  260. 237 A communication was received from David Myers, regarding Please ACT NOW to preserve all resident parking on Broadway!
  261. 238 A communication was received from David Myers, regarding Please ACT NOW to preserve all resident parking on Broadway! (1),
  262. 239 A communication was received from David Myers, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  263. 240 A communication was received from David Sullivan, regarding Further support for policy order strengthening noncooperation with ICE.
  264. 241 A communication was received from David Whelan, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  265. 242 A communication was received from Dena Brody, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE Installation!!! SAVE PARKING!!! (1)
  266. 243 A communication was received from Denise Belloste, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  267. 244 A communication was received from Diana Brody, regarding Please protect bike lanes!
  268. 245 A communication was received from Diana Yousef, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  269. 246 A communication was received from Diana Yousef, regarding STOP BROADWAY BIKE LANE installation!! SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!! (4)
  270. 247 A communication was received from Diane ONeill, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!! (1)
  271. 248 A communication was received from Diane ONeill, regarding SAVE PARKING on BROADWAY!!
  272. 1 Congratulations to Janet Forte on her retirement from the Cambridge Public Schools.
  273. 2 Condolences on the death of Joan Marie (Downing) Lachance.
  274. 3 Commending Firefighter Nicole Signoretti’s commitment to the wellbeing of her fellow First Responders and the broader Cambridge community and welcoming Raven to the Fire Department.
  275. 4 In appreciation of Sarah Gallop’s and MIT’s longstanding commitment to CASPAR and supporting the 2025 Strengthening Our Community celebration.
  276. 1 A communication was received from Paula Crane, Interim City Clerk, transmitting an update regarding legislative activity.
  277. 1 Awaiting Report Status Update 06.09.25
  278. 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.
  279. 2 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.
  280. 3 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.
  281. 4 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.
  282. 5 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.
  283. 6 That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to develop a timeline for the next Incentive Zoning Nexus Study.
  284. 7 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.
  285. 8 That the City Manager is requested to establish a Lost and Found program at Cambridge City Hall.
  286. 9 That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to assemble a list of public and private spaces available to the public, indoors and outdoors, noting contact information and any associated requirements, ensuring that there are public meeting places identified in each neighborhood.
  287. 10 That the City Manager investigate bike pod storage options to be placed in suitable areas in the City to provide residents and visitors safe storage options.
  288. 11 That the City Manager is requested to prepare an update with details on the status of potential civilian flagger operations in the Cambridge police union contract and work with relevant city staff to explore a civilian traffic flagger program and update the current police union contract on the City's website.
  289. 12 The City Manager is requested to confer with the Community Development Department to develop a timeline for the next Inclusionary Housing Study, explore remedies to address the lack of housing starts and provide for consideration draft amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and explore other incentives to encourage developers to include affordable units beyond the requirement voluntarily.
  290. 13 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.
  291. 14 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.
  292. 15 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.

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