That the City Manager is requested to work with all relevant departments to change the hours of off leash usage at Joan Lorentz Park to 6:00 to 8:00 am to allow usage prior to typical work hours

O-6 FIRST IN COUNCIL October 2, 2023 City of Cambridge COUNCILLOR MCGOVERN COUNCILLOR SIMMONS COUNCILLOR NOLAN COUNCILLOR TONER WHEREAS: Joan Lorentz Park is a dedicated shared off leash area for dogs from 8:00 am to 10:00 am; and WHEREAS: This park is used by many dog owners, who have formed a tight-knit community, including not only dog owners, but others in the community who enjoy being around dogs and meeting up with their neighbors; and WHEREAS: Many of those who use this park for off leash dog hours work during the day; now therefore be it ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with all relevant Departments to change the hours for off leash usage to 6:00 to 8:00 am to allow usage prior to typical work hours; and be it further ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to work with all relevant Departments to add evening hours for off leash dog usage from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, in the section of the park closest to the high school and near the playground, which is currently the space designated for off leash use.