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June 16, 2020
37 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
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Present: George King, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Robert Case, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, Margareth Basilio Shepard, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Order 2020-055
Dismiss this item
To dismiss this item
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2020-058
Approve temporary 15-minute parking limits at twenty (20) on-street parking locations as presented in the recommendation from the Traffic Commission
To approve temporary 15-minute parking limits at twenty (20) on-street parking locations as presented in the recommendation from the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2020-059
Approve the installation of additional STOP signs at the intersection of Bethany Road and Winthrop Street as presented in the recommendation from the Traffic Commission
To approve the installation of additional STOP signs at the intersection of Bethany Road and Winthrop Street as presented in the recommendation from the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Bryant, second: Long)
Order 2020-026-001
Approve the temporary suspension of on-street parking meter fees as presented in the recommendation from the Traffic Commission
To approve the temporary suspension of on-street parking meter fees as presented in the recommendation from the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Order 2020-060
Refer the proposed reorganization plan of the Planning & Community Development Division to the Economic Development Subcommittee for review and a recommendation to the City Council
To refer the proposed reorganization plan of the Planning & Community Development Division to the Economic Development Subcommittee for review and a recommendation to the City Council
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Long)
Order 2020-046-001
Moving the question
To move the question
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on moving the question: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
The amendment to decrease Mr. Steiner's funding restoration by $40,000
The amendment to decrease Mr. Steiner's funding restoration by $40,000
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the amendment to decrease Mr. Steiner's funding restoration by $40,000: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Approve: Compensation and Classification Plan, and FY21 Capital Budget (second reading)
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Bryant, Case, Long, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesAbstained: ShepardMargareth Basilio Shepard abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-5-1 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, oppose; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, abstain; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion failed..”
Mr. Stefanini's motion to move money to operating budget line item for legal expenses
Mr. Stefanini's motion to move money to operating budget line item for legal expenses
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Bryant, Case, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on Mr. Stefanini's motion to move money to operating budget line item for legal expenses: 5-6-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, oppose; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion failed..”
Request quarterly reports on the expenses incurred by the City Solicitor and funds disbursed in payment
To request quarterly reports on the expenses incurred by the City Solicitor and funds disbursed in payment
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Leombruno)
The resolution to open all three beaches at no charge for residents
The resolution to open all three beaches at no charge for residents
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the resolution to open all three beaches at no charge for residents: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Vote recorded in the minutes (the motion is not restated next to the count)
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Shepard
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-1-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Lift the current restriction on purchase of police cruisers
To lift the current restriction on purchase of police cruisers
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Cannon)
Restore $24,879 back to the library budget
Yes: Bryant, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-6-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion to restore funding to the library budget failed..”
The amendment of $80,000
To reduce the Capital Projects and Facilities Management personnel budget by $100,000
Yes: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Bryant, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the amendment of $80,000: 7-4-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion to reduce Capital Projects and Facilities Management personnel budget by $80,000 passed..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stefanini)
Approve the Water Enterprise Fund as presented
To approve the Water Enterprise Fund as presented
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-1-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Long)
Approve the Sewer Enterprise Fund as presented
To approve the Sewer Enterprise Fund as presented
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-1-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Steiner)
The City not utilize indirect charges from the Enterprise Funds to the operating budget and not utilize free cash to support the Enterprise Funds
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried..”
The City prohibit the use of municipal funds for hotel expenses for events fewer than 50 miles from Framingham
That the City prohibit the use of municipal funds for hotel expenses for events fewer than 50 miles from Framingham
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Stefanini, SteinerNo: Shepard, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 9-2-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion carried..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Leombruno)
Vote recorded in the minutes (the motion is not restated next to the count)
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried..”
That Mr
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, SteinerNo: Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-1-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, oppose)..” (Motion: Stefanini)
Approve the budget as represented in the omnibus motion sent to Council members, and to include all the amendments adopted both by vote and resolution and updated before going to the Mayor for...
To approve the budget as represented in the omnibus motion sent to Council members, and to include all the amendments adopted both by vote and resolution and updated before going to the Mayor for signature
Yes: Bryant, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, SteinerNo: Cannon, Shepard, Stefanini, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-4-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion to approve the F21 Operating Budget passed..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Ottaviani)
Confirm that all projects recommended for deferral be deferred as currently presented
To confirm that all projects recommended for deferral be deferred as currently presented
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion to defer indefinitely all projects labeled "Defer" passed..” (Motion: Long, second: Ottaviani)
Approve all recommended projects that did not receive a "pass"
To approve all recommended projects that did not receive a "pass"
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion passed..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Shepard)
Table the resolution
To table the resolution
Yes: Bryant, Long, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-8-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, aye). The motion to table the resolution failed..” (Motion: Bryant, second: Long)
The Resolution
The Resolution
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Bryant, Case, Long, Shepard
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the Resolution: 7-4-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, oppose; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye)..”
Restore half the money in the amount of $1,550,000
Yes: Bryant, Shepard, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-8-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion to restore funding of $1,550,000 failed..”
Restore the original recommended budget in the amount of $520,000
To restore the original recommended budget in the amount of $520,000
The minutes give the count as 3-8-0 but list 4 yes, 7 no by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-8-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion to restore funding of $520,000 failed..” (Motion: Stewart-Morales, second: Long)
Fund this item in the amount of $366,000
That the Council fund this item in the amount of $366,000
Yes: Bryant, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-8-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion to restore funding of $366,000 failed..” (Motion: Stewart-Morales, second: Steiner)
Restore at least half the funding in the amount of $125,000
To restore at least half the funding in the amount of $125,000
Yes: Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-7-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion to restore $125,000 of funding failed..” (Motion: Long, second: Steiner)
Approve the FY21 Capital Improvement Plan as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee
To approve the FY21 Capital Improvement Plan as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Case)
Approve the appropriation for the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) in the amount of $107,000 as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee
To approve the appropriation for the Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC) in the amount of $107,000 as recommended by the Finance Subcommittee
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Long)
Budget is final
No: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 0-11-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion to reconsider the budget failed..”
Continue with its agenda past the hour of 10:00 PM
That the City Council continue with its agenda past the hour of 10:00 PM
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Shepard
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-1-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2020-051-001
Table this matter
To table this matter
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesAbstained: OttavianiPhilip Ottaviani abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-0-1 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, abstain Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Bryant)
Order 2020-008-016
Confirm Thomas Buie for appointment to the Planning Board for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2023
To confirm Thomas Buie for appointment to the Planning Board for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2023
The minutes give the count as 9-1-1 but list 8 yes, 1 no and 2 abstaining by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 9-1-1 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, abstain Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, abstain)..” (Motion: Long, second: Steiner)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
Yes: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Bryant
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-1-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stefanini)
From the Framingham City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s public meeting portal (linked from the Public Meeting Calendar on framinghamma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: Framingham Patch (George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Michael Cannon, Noval Alexander, Philip Ottaviani, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini; candidate and courtesy photos), District2Framingham.com (Brandon Ward), Run for Something (Mary Kate Feeney) and Framingham SOURCE (Tracey Bryant, 2021 candidate Q&A, photo courtesy of the candidate). The city’s website has no councilor photos. Former councilors show initials.
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