That the City Manager is requested to report back to the City Council with a proposed plan for implementation of a pilot off-leash dog shared use morning hours program at Sacramento Field to start by the end of Fall 2019

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Sacramento Field Off-Leash Hours Pilot Program About this petition June 10, 2019 To the City of Cambridge: We, the undersigned residents of Cambridge, Massachusetts, believe the city should initiate a Pilot Program for Off-Leash Hours at Sacramento Field. This request rests on a deeply felt and long- expressed community need. At a recent well-advertised and well-attended 90-minute community meeting, all but two residents present supported this request. This request also rests on a record of success: Off-Leash Hours programs at parks across the city have cultivated park stewardship, improved the condition of the parks, strengthened neighborhoods and neighborhood spirit, encouraged responsible use of the parks by dog owners, and increased the rate of dog licensing. Given the great success of these programs elsewhere in the city and the heartfelt community support for this proposal, we ask that the city institute a Pilot Program in Sacramento Field. Thank you very much for considering our petition. Page 2 of 14

Signatures 1. Name: Sam Seidel on 2019-06-10 14:11:23 Comments: Very excited to get a an pilot program for off-leash dog hours at Sacramento Field. Cambridge address: 2. Name: Tim Leek on 2019-06-10 14:41:00 Comments: Cambridge address: 3. Name: julie klump on 2019-06-10 14:41:43 Comments: It is about time. Thanks. Cambridge address: 4. Name: Di Wei on 2019-06-10 14:42:50 Comments: Cambridge address: 5. Name: Bob Rosa on 2019-06-10 14:52:05 Comments: Cambridge address: 6. Name: Jane Kamensky on 2019-06-10 14:56:11 Comments: Cambridge address: 7. Name: Erin Bozarth on 2019-06-10 15:01:20 Comments: Would love to see this Pilot Program go into place! Sacramento Field is a safe and friendly place for dogs (and their owners and friends!) to be able to exercise and socialize responsibly. Cambridge address: 8. Name: Shirin Philipp on 2019-06-10 15:23:08 Comments: Cambridge address: 9. Name: Peter J Aungle on 2019-06-10 15:41:21 Comments: Please allow off-leash hours, Sacramento Field is a wonderful place for this and many other cities already do this. It builds community among neighbors and allows our dogs a safe place to enjoy playing outside. Cambridge address: 10. Name: Fiona Higgins on 2019-06-10 16:00:41 Comments: Page 3 of 14

Cambridge address: 11. Name: Quentin Higgins on 2019-06-10 16:01:52 Comments: Cambridge address: 12. Name: Dylan P Higgins on 2019-06-10 16:02:35 Comments: Cambridge address: 13. Name: Umberto De Ros on 2019-06-10 16:04:11 Comments: Cambridge address: 14. Name: John Higgins on 2019-06-10 16:18:34 Comments: Cambridge address: 15. Name: Robin Abrahams on 2019-06-10 16:29:39 Comments: Cambridge address: 16. Name: Rishi Reddi on 2019-06-10 17:04:07 Comments: It would be wonderful for this field to be used by my children during peak hours and by my dog during off-peak early morning hours. I'm all for responsible, conscientious and considerate use of this green space in our community.... one that enables both children and pets to enjoy the space, while keeping in the mind the safety and cleanliness needs of our neighborhood. I'm looking forward to trying out this pilot program. Cambridge address: 17. Name: Theodore R Live on 2019-06-10 17:38:42 Comments: An off-leash pilot program would provide a great opportunity to test the suitability of adding Sacramento Field to the City's other off-leash sites. Cambridge address: 18. Name: Ginger Ryan on 2019-06-10 17:44:12 Comments: Cambridge address: 19. Name: David Dunphy on 2019-06-10 17:44:32 Comments: Although I do not have a pet dog I support reasonable use by my neighbors and their pets. Cambridge address: Page 4 of 14

20. Name: Peter V Kelsey on 2019-06-10 18:11:29 Comments: Cambridge address: 35 Crescent St. 21. Name: Dennis Scannell on 2019-06-10 18:30:23 Comments: The off-leash program has been very successful at Raymond Park and would be wonderful for Sacramento Field. Cambridge address: 107 Washington Ave, Cambridge MA 02140 22. Name: Paul E Korenberg on 2019-06-10 19:30:03 Comments: Great way to build neighborhood rapport. I regularly walk my dogs in the park and the fact is most kids ask their parents and then love the opportunity to pet and hug. Cambridge address: 20 Garfield St 23. Name: Barbara Allen on 2019-06-10 20:09:26 Comments: Dogs need aerobic exercise in a safe (fenced) area. Sacramento Field is,perfect. Cambridge address: 17 Wendell Street 24. Name: Regina Osborne on 2019-06-10 20:27:24 Comments: Cambridge address: 16 Garfield St 25. Name: Lillie Ris on 2019-06-10 21:18:32 Comments: We are really looking forward to the pilot program! Cambridge address: 61 Garfield St Cambridge MA 02138 26. Name: Stephanie Mitchell on 2019-06-10 21:28:44 Comments: Cambridge address: 27. Name: Oliver Leek on 2019-06-10 21:50:57 Comments: I love my dogs soo much, I just want them to be happier. Cambridge address: 36 Garfield st 28. Name: Gefen Shapiro on 2019-06-10 21:56:57 Comments: Cambridge address: 35 Walden 29. Name: John Armstrong on 2019-06-10 22:42:10 Comments: Cambridge address: 86 Oxford St 30. Name: Hayden Armstrong on 2019-06-10 22:44:08 Page 5 of 14

Comments: Cambridge address: 47 Pemberton st. #2 31. Name: Jill Lepore on 2019-06-10 22:58:44 Comments: Cambridge address: 36 Garfield Street 32. Name: Diana Feik on 2019-06-10 23:07:12 Comments: Cambridge address: 89 Wendell St, Cambridge 33. Name: Teesa Manandhar on 2019-06-11 00:10:36 Comments: Cambridge address: 34. Name: Lisa Lovett on 2019-06-11 01:29:51 Comments: Cambridge address: 21 Reed st 35. Name: Elisabeth Kanner on 2019-06-11 01:31:11 Comments: Cambridge address: 81 PEMBERTON ST 36. Name: Josh Kanner on 2019-06-11 01:31:51 Comments: Cambridge address: 81 PEMBERTON ST 37. Name: Eleanore Lee Grochowska on 2019-06-11 02:17:47 Comments: I would like there to be time for dogs to use Sacramento Field off-leash. It's a great way for neighbors to connect with each other. Cambridge address: 61 Garfield St Apt 15 38. Name: Michael Fitzgerald on 2019-06-11 03:24:59 Comments: Having an enclosed place near my home where my dog can run and play is a huge boon for my neighborhood experience. I also like that it means I don't have to drive to Danehy, burning fossil fuels in the process. And I appreciate the potential for neighborly connections. Cambridge address: 50 Sacramento St., #1 39. Name: Fariba houman on 2019-06-11 03:35:31 Comments: Cambridge address: 44b Sacramento street 40. Name: Bruce Petschek on 2019-06-11 03:37:14 Page 6 of 14

Comments: Cambridge address: 44A Sacramento Street 41. Name: Carole Varghese on 2019-06-11 03:41:00 Comments: Cambridge address: 50 Sacramento Street, #2 42. Name: Megan Salocks on 2019-06-11 09:16:10 Comments: Cambridge address: 27 Wendell 43. Name: Eden Steinberg on 2019-06-11 14:57:52 Comments: Cambridge address: 55 Wendell St. 44. Name: Nathan Muz on 2019-06-11 14:59:05 Comments: Cambridge address: 55 Wendell St. 45. Name: Oliver A Muz on 2019-06-11 14:59:45 Comments: Cambridge address: 55 Wendell St. 46. Name: Kristen Lasker on 2019-06-11 15:06:49 Comments: I drive to Fresh Pond every day - or to another shared use park. If allowed to use my neighborhood park ; this would lower my carbon footprint. Cambridge address: 44 Sacramento Street 47. Name: wendy prellwitz on 2019-06-11 15:22:05 Comments: I whole -heartedly support off leash hours in the morning - to provide the neighborhood with a place to exercise dogs in a safe, responsible manner -and a place to meet friends old & new! It has worked well at Raymond Playground- our neighborhood would be grateful for a closer spot like sacramanto Field. Cambridge address: 3 1/2 Wendell St 48. Name: Deborah Morse on 2019-06-11 20:10:33 Comments: Cambridge address: 45 Harris Street 49. Name: Spencer Tomarken on 2019-06-11 20:22:29 Comments: Cambridge address: 1622 Mass Ave Page 7 of 14

50. Name: Laura Wernick on 2019-06-11 20:39:37 Comments: Cambridge address: 46 Sacramento Street 51. Name: Judith Marshall on 2019-06-11 20:41:51 Comments: Cambridge address: 24 Miller Street 52. Name: Nikki Pollard on 2019-06-11 20:54:12 Comments: Cambridge address: 53. Name: Michael Hanlon on 2019-06-11 21:45:35 Comments: It’s good for the dogs and the community. Cambridge address: 28 Blakeslee Street 54. Name: Cynthia Maltbie on 2019-06-11 22:11:17 Comments: Our dog Lucy and her owners would love this, especially as the Divinity School construction will disrupt our favorite walking route. Cambridge address: 62 Gorham Street 55. Name: Wanda on 2019-06-12 01:41:44 Comments: Yes I agree with off leash petition. Cambridge address: 19 Sacramento St #3 56. Name: Patricia Berry on 2019-06-12 01:53:22 Comments: I agree with this petition because it gives dogs exercise and lets them bond with other dogs. It also helps strengthen community by fostering friendly relationships between dog owners Cambridge address: 17 Sacramento Street #3 57. Name: Mary Jo Clark on 2019-06-12 04:06:35 Comments: It is a very good social experience for people and for dogs to have a place to go where dogs have a chance to exercise . And people in this setting monitor each other about picking up after their dogs. Win-win. Cambridge address: 32 Crescent St 58. Name: Anda Veverbrants on 2019-06-12 10:49:17 Comments: I think this is a wonderful opportunity to let both dogs and neighbors socialize and build community. Cambridge address: 61 Garfield St, #8 59. Name: Deborah Lee on 2019-06-12 12:32:54 Comments: Cambridge address: 29 Crescent St. Page 8 of 14

60. Name: Catherine Luther on 2019-06-12 13:06:48 Comments: Cambridge address: 1776 Massachusetts Avenue 61. Name: Chris Barnard on 2019-06-12 13:12:44 Comments: Cambridge address: 62. Name: Laila Moussa on 2019-06-12 13:18:02 Comments: Cambridge address: 63. Name: Ryan McGrath on 2019-06-12 13:21:59 Comments: Cambridge address: 1622 Massachusetts Ave. 64. Name: Rebecca Finley on 2019-06-12 13:30:47 Comments: Cambridge address: 109 Fayerweather St Apt 1 65. Name: Gale Halpern on 2019-06-12 13:49:15 Comments: Cambridge address: 66. Name: Andrew Robinson on 2019-06-12 14:24:18 Comments: Cambridge address: 318 Rindge Ave 415 67. Name: Ankita on 2019-06-12 14:47:34 Comments: Cambridge address: 2 pleasant PLACE 68. Name: Emily Rosen on 2019-06-12 15:27:25 Comments: Cambridge address: 245 Lexington Ave Cambridge MA 02138 69. Name: Heidi Mitchell on 2019-06-12 16:52:27 Comments: I agree that this would be a wonderful opportunity for dogs and neighbors to socialize and build community! Cambridge address: 47 Sacramento St #3 70. Name: Matthew Kelsey on 2019-06-12 17:47:43 Comments: Page 9 of 14

Cambridge address: 35 Crescent St 71. Name: Carrie Murphy on 2019-06-12 20:30:42 Comments: We have two small children, a dog, and live one block from the park - our family supports the off-leash dog park hours. We would welcome a place, within walking distance, to let our friendly golden retriever run off-leash - otherwise we have to get in our car and drive to a dog-friendly park, thus increasing our carbon footprint. Cambridge address: 47 Sacramento St. , Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 72. Name: Kathryn Hencir on 2019-06-12 23:23:17 Comments: As a daily user of the off-leash shared park at Gore Street in East Cambridge, I have heard for years of the need for residents around the Sacramento Park area to have the same off-leash access. I urge the city to take this request seriously. Shared, off-leash dog spaces do increase community stewardship and create lasting care amongst neighbors. Cambridge address: 578 Cambridge Street 73. Name: Sarah Scanlon on 2019-06-12 23:48:44 Comments: Cambridge address: 61 Garfield street # 2 74. Name: Zelda on 2019-06-13 00:03:43 Comments: Cambridge address: 135 Rindge Ave 75. Name: Betsy Caney on 2019-06-13 04:25:23 Comments: Cambridge address: 7 Linnaean Street, Cambridge 02138 76. Name: Elizabeth McNerney on 2019-06-13 13:57:59 Comments: I am an abutter and dog owner strongly in favor of the pilot program. Cambridge address: 32 Garfield Street 77. Name: Sharon Cronan on 2019-06-13 14:43:17 Comments: Dogs need to run. Cruel to keep them constantly tied up, on leash, etc. Cambridge address: 7 Linnaean St. 78. Name: Lark Fitzgerald on 2019-06-14 12:44:26 Comments: Cambridge address: 50 Sacramento Street 79. Name: Hitesh Trivedi on 2019-06-14 12:53:00 Comments: Cambridge address: 12 crescent street Page 10 of 14

80. Name: Sue Kriegsman on 2019-06-14 16:13:21 Comments: I am not a dog owner and I do occasionally use the field for activities. I am in favor of having off leash dog hours at the field and agree a program should be piloted. Cambridge address: 12 Crescent Street 81. Name: Joanna Michalski on 2019-06-18 00:54:56 Comments: I can't tell you the number of little kids that get so excited seeing friendly pups running around and having a good time! Having an off-leash dog park encourages residents to be part of a community and chat with one another and have a good time. This would be a lovely and well appreciated addition to the neighborhood. Cambridge address: 1622 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02138 82. Name: Anastasia Caviris on 2019-06-18 01:01:34 Comments: Cambridge address: Linnaean Street, Cambridge MA 83. Name: Jane Gimbel on 2019-06-18 10:01:37 Comments: Cambridge address: 6 Newport Road Cambridge 02140 84. Name: Clara Hill on 2019-06-18 11:06:15 Comments: Cambridge address: 46 Concord Ave, Cambridge MA 02138 85. Name: Logan Berg on 2019-06-18 11:41:53 Comments: Cambridge address: 86. Name: Russell Gee on 2019-06-19 11:36:52 Comments: Woof Cambridge address: 87. Name: Alexander Lownie on 2019-06-28 14:15:43 Comments: Cambridge address: Garfield Street 88. Name: David Chancogne on 2019-07-05 20:47:07 Comments: Cambridge address: 89. Name: Laura Black on 2019-09-19 19:27:25 Comments: Everyone human and dog that I've met from this community is so kind and welcoming. I would love to have a time for us all to meet in the morning off leash. Cambridge address: 36 Garfield Street Cambridge MA 02138 Page 11 of 14

90. Name: Hannah Tays on 2019-09-20 00:15:06 Comments: Cambridge address: 31 Concord Avenue 91. Name: Wasim Malik on 2019-09-20 00:51:48 Comments: Cambridge address: 100 Myrtle St 92. Name: Jonathan Lam on 2019-09-20 13:40:29 Comments: Cambridge address: 1622 Massachusetts Ave 93. Name: Connie Chen on 2019-09-20 13:59:15 Comments: Cambridge address: 1622 massachusetts ave B3 cambridge 94. Name: Nancy Kilburn on 2019-09-20 14:34:21 Comments: Shared use of this park, dogs in early morning and after work, would help it be a resource for the whole Cambridge commmunty. Cambridge address: 44 Garden Street 95. Name: Andrew Stevens on 2019-09-20 16:52:46 Comments: Cambridge address: 31 Concord Avenue 96. Name: Hannah Varden on 2019-09-20 17:14:23 Comments: Cambridge address: 24 Frost St, Cambridge, MA 02140 97. Name: Lisa Keovongsa on 2019-09-20 18:03:41 Comments: My dog has a much more positive experience when he is off leash. We have trained him so that he stays with us and he gets much more exercise and is more behaviorally appropriate. Thank you. Cambridge address: 2 Avon St Apt 6 Cambridge MA 02138 98. Name: Christian stevens on 2019-09-20 18:20:03 Comments: Please make this happen. Cambridge address: 31 concord Ave #14 99. Name: George Varghese on 2019-09-21 21:53:10 Comments: Cambridge address: 267 Concord Avenue, Apt. 2 100. Name: Emily Normand on 2019-09-22 13:23:06 Page 12 of 14

Comments: Our puppy Midas would love to run around here!! Cambridge address: 31 concord ave 101. Name: Aedan F Fitzgerald on 2019-09-22 23:52:24 Comments: Cambridge address: Sacramento st 102. Name: Jon Fitzgerald on 2019-09-23 07:24:55 Comments: off leash hours sounds like a good thing for outdoor dogs Cambridge address: 50 Sacramento St. 103. Name: Cody Floerchinger on 2019-09-23 11:13:42 Comments: Yay dogs! Cambridge address: Meuseum st 104. Name: James Venning on 2019-09-23 11:57:17 Comments: Cambridge address: 27 Wendell St, Cambridge, MA 105. Name: Anne Hrabchak on 2019-09-24 12:14:01 Comments: Cambridge address: 106. Name: T Peck on 2019-09-28 17:04:39 Comments: Good idea, overdue actually Cambridge address: 3 Traymore Street 107. Name: Jessica Boyatt on 2019-09-30 13:00:59 Comments: This will be good for the dog owners and the community at large. Looking forward to it!! Cambridge address: 108. Name: Alex Kirby on 2019-09-30 18:33:24 Comments: Cambridge address: 128 Oxford St. 109. Name: Peter Kirby on 2019-09-30 18:35:49 Comments: I fully support this, and don't understand what is taking so long - since the community meeting on May 22. I regularly pass by Sacramento Field while walking my dog and it is nearly always completely empty. This is a resource that should be put to use to create community in the neighborhood. Cambridge address: 128 Oxford St. #1, Cambridge 110. Name: Douglas Lovell on 2019-09-30 22:43:17 Page 13 of 14

Comments: Yes to dog park!! Cambridge address: 26 A Shepard St 111. Name: Elizabeth Driscoll on 2019-09-30 22:44:48 Comments: Thank you for doing this! Cambridge address: 26A Shepard Street 112. Name: Jill Lepore on 2019-10-02 15:30:41 Comments: Our beautiful neighborhood park has so many wonderful uses, for children and families, for schools and sports teams, and for just loafing around. It is also a natural place for well-supervised dogs to play and romp. An early-morning off-hours program is entirely consistent with the many other uses of this public space. In fact, few places in the city better fit the objectives of the city's own priorities in establishing off-leash hours programs. Please, please institute this long-overdue program. Cambridge address: 36 Garfield Street Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Page 14 of 14