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December 3, 2019
37 recorded votes, 34 with disagreement.
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Present: Dennis Giombetti, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Michael Cannon, Charles Sisitsky, Judith Grove, Adam Steiner, George King, Edgardo Torres, Pam Richardson, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Michael Rossi
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Order 2019-111
Postpone review of the petition until December 17
To postpone review of the petition until December 17
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Cannon)
Approve Mr
To approve Mr
Yes: Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerNo: Cannon, Grove, Stoll, TorresThe minutes name the councilors who voted no; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 7-4-0 (Mr. Cannon, Ms. Grove, Mr. Torres, and Ms. Tully Stoll opposed)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Richardson)
Order 2019-016-016
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Michael McGibbon to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022, and, further, to confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Audrey Hall, Betty...
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Michael McGibbon to the Council on Aging for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022, and, further, to confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Audrey Hall, Betty Muto, Jennifer Rich, and Ruthann Tomassini to the Council on Aging, each for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Timothy Hamilton, Brianne Hansen, and John Joseph to the Fair Housing Committee, each for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Timothy Hamilton, Brianne Hansen, and John Joseph to the Fair Housing Committee, each for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Janice Rogers to the Framingham Housing Authority for a five-year term ending on June 30, 2024
To confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Janice Rogers to the Framingham Housing Authority for a five-year term ending on June 30, 2024
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Paul Charboneau and Paul Silva (Alternate) to the Historic District Commission, each for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Paul Charboneau and Paul Silva (Alternate) to the Historic District Commission, each for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Steiner)
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Renan Pinheiro to the Human Relations Commission for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2020, and further, to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Connie Warner to...
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Renan Pinheiro to the Human Relations Commission for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2020, and further, to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Connie Warner to the Human Relations Commission for a three-year term ending on June 30, 3022
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Bob Berman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
To confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Bob Berman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2022
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerNo: Grove, TorresAbstained: StollThe minutes name the councilors who voted no or abstained; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Cheryl Tully Stoll abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8-2-1 (Grove and Torres, oppose; Tully Stoll, abstain)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Steiner)
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Andriel Gullien-Perez to the Police Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2020
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Andriel Gullien-Perez to the Police Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending on June 30, 2020
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Confirm the Mayor's appointment of Eric C
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Eric C
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-105
Adopt the amendment to add the Board of Health
To adopt the amendment to add the Board of Health
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Approve the revised amendment to the 2014 Town Meeting vote, second reading, which now includes Board of Health, Board of Licensing Commissioners, Conservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals
To approve the revised amendment to the 2014 Town Meeting vote, second reading, which now includes Board of Health, Board of Licensing Commissioners, Conservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-102-001
Mr. King's motion to approve the appropriation for Mary Dennison Park, first reading, and move to second reading
Mr. King's motion to approve the appropriation for Mary Dennison Park, first reading, and move to second reading
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Vote on Mr. King's motion to approve the appropriation for Mary Dennison Park, first reading, and move to second reading: 11-0-0..”
Mullin Rule At this time, Chairman Giombetti returned to the Mullin Rule agenda item to call for a roll call vote. A roll call vote on this action is a constitutional requirement
Mullin Rule At this time, Chairman Giombetti returned to the Mullin Rule agenda item to call for a roll call vote. A roll call vote on this action is a constitutional requirement.
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote on Mullin Rule At this time, Chairman Giombetti returned to the Mullin Rule agenda item to call for a roll call vote. A roll call vote on this action is a constitutional requirement. Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Tully Stoll, aye; Torres, aye)..”
Order 2018-110-001
Mr. Steiner's amendment relative to exempt groups
Mr. Steiner's amendment relative to exempt groups
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE on Mr. Steiner's amendment relative to exempt groups: 11-0-0..”
Chairman Giombetti's amendment relative to an education an implementation plan
Chairman Giombetti's amendment relative to an education an implementation plan
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE on Chairman Giombetti's amendment relative to an education an implementation plan: 11-0-0..”
The revised amendment to the Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw
The revised amendment to the Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresNo: Cannon
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the revised amendment to the Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw: 10-1-0 (Cannon, oppose; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Tully Stoll, aye; Torres, aye)..”
Order 2019-089-001
Accept the withdrawal of the request for a Tax Increment Financing Agreement as communicated by letter
To accept the withdrawal of the request for a Tax Increment Financing Agreement as communicated by letter
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, StollThe minutes say Edgardo Torres was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Mr. Torres was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2019-112
Authorize the Mayor to file the following special legislation for vote by the General Court: SECTION 1
That the City Council votes to authorize the Mayor to file the following special legislation for vote by the General Court: SECTION 1
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, TorresThe minutes say Cheryl Tully Stoll and Michael Cannon were not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-0 (Mr. Cannon and Ms. Tully Stoll were out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Steiner)
Order 2019-110-001
Approve the authorization, first reading, and move it to the second reading
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
Order 2019-035-001
Reconsider the vote of November 29, 2019
To reconsider the vote of November 29, 2019
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Richardson, second: Cannon)
Separate the fee structures as presented
To separate the fee structures as presented
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Richardson, second: Cannon)
The main motion to amend the Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof in the City of Framingham (Board of Selectmen Policy), second reading as amended this...
The main motion to amend the Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof in the City of Framingham (Board of Selectmen Policy), second reading as amended this evening: Main motion for both fee structures.
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE on the main motion to amend the Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof in the City of Framingham (Board of Selectmen Policy), second reading as amended this evening: Main motion for both fee structures. 11-0-0..”
Order 2019-091-001
The referral to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee
To refer the matter to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee for review
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE on the referral to the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee: 11-0-0..” (Motion: King, second: Stoll)
Order 2019-090-001
Removing sentence under section 9.6 referring to other license fees
To change the fee from $100 to $30: Mr
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE on removing sentence under section 9.6 referring to other license fees: 11-0-0..” (Motion: King)
Mr. King’s motion to set the fee at $30
Mr. King’s motion to set the fee at $30
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE on Mr. King’s motion to set the fee at $30: 11-0-0..”
The main motion to approve ordinance, second reading
The main motion to approve ordinance, second reading
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the main motion to approve ordinance, second reading: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Tully Stoll, aye; Torres, aye)..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve the City Council minutes of November 7, 2019 as drafted
To approve the City Council minutes of November 7, 2019 as drafted
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
Approve the City Council minutes of November 19, 2019 as amended
To approve the City Council minutes of November 19, 2019 as amended
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresThe minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Mr. Cannon was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: King)
Approve the Economic Development Subcommittee minutes of March 5, 2019 as amended
To approve the Economic Development Subcommittee minutes of March 5, 2019 as amended
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresAbstained: RossiThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. The minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote. Michael Rossi abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-1 (Mr. Rossi abstained; Mr. Cannon was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Sisitsky)
Approve the Education Subcommittee minutes of June 25, 2019 as drafted
To approve the Education Subcommittee minutes of June 25, 2019 as drafted
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresAbstained: RossiThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. The minutes say Michael Cannon was not in the room or not voting; left out of this vote. Michael Rossi abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-1 (Mr. Rossi abstained; Mr. Cannon was out of the room at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Steiner)
Postpone review of the two sets of Environment and Sustainability Subcommittee minutes
To postpone review of the two sets of Environment and Sustainability Subcommittee minutes
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Grove, second: Stoll)
Approve the Loitering Ordinance Task Force minutes of August 20, 2019 as drafted
To approve the Loitering Ordinance Task Force minutes of August 20, 2019 as drafted
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, TorresAbstained: Rossi, StollThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Cheryl Tully Stoll and Michael Rossi abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 9-0-2 (Mr. Rossi and Ms. Tully Stoll abstained)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Torres)
Approve the October 23, 2019 minutes of the Planning and Zoning Subcommittee as drafted
To approve the October 23, 2019 minutes of the Planning and Zoning Subcommittee as drafted
Yes: Giombetti, Grove, King, Richardson, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, SteinerAbstained: Cannon, Stoll, TorresThe minutes name the councilors who voted to abstain; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. Cheryl Tully Stoll, Michael Cannon and Edgardo Torres abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“VOTE: 8- 0-3 (Mr. Cannon, Mr. Torres and Ms. Tully Stoll abstained)..” (Motion: Sisitsky, second: Rossi)
Continue with the Council agenda
To continue with the Council agenda
From the minutes
“Roll Call Vote: 11-0-0 (Cannon, aye; Giombetti, aye; Grove, aye; King, aye; Richardson, aye; Rossi, aye; Shepard, aye; Sisitsky, aye; Steiner, aye; Tully Stoll, aye; Torres, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)
That effect
To that effect
Yes: Cannon, Giombetti, Grove, King, Rossi, Shepard, Sisitsky, Steiner, Stoll, TorresNo: RichardsonThe minutes name the councilors who voted no; the count adds up to the councilors present, so the others are shown voting yes. The minutes type the count as “101-0”; read as 10-1-0.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 101-0 (Ms. Richardson opposed)..” (Motion: Stoll, second: Cannon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 11-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stoll)
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