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June 30, 2020
24 recorded votes, 7 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 2020-063
Grant a Annual Hawker/Peddler License to 234 Squared, d/b/a Kona Ice of Framingham/Natick as presented, pending final approvals and inspections
To grant a Annual Hawker/Peddler License to 234 Squared, d/b/a Kona Ice of Framingham/Natick as presented, pending final approvals and inspections
The minutes type the count as “11-00”; read as 11-0-0.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-00 (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: Long)
Order 2020-064
Approve the disposition of the property on Kendall Street as proposed
To approve the disposition of the property on Kendall Street as proposed
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: Bryant)
Order 2020-051-001
Continue the public hearing approximately 60 days to a date at the discretion of the Council Chair
To continue the public hearing approximately 60 days to a date at the discretion of the Council Chair
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 2020-019-001
Call the question
To call the question
The minutes give the count as 3-8-0 but list 5 yes, 6 no by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-8-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion to call the question and proceed to a vote failed..” (Motion: Stewart-Morales, second: Bryant)
Mr. Steiner's motion to substitute his language for that presented by Mr. Stefanini
Mr. Steiner's motion to substitute his language for that presented by Mr. Stefanini
Yes: Bryant, Case, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, King, Ottaviani, StefaniniAbstained: LeombrunoJanet Leombruno abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on Mr. Steiner's motion to substitute his language for that presented by Mr. Stefanini: 6-4-1 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, oppose; Leombruno, abstain; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried.”
The main motion with the substituted language
The main motion with the substituted language
The minutes give the count as 4-6-1 but list 5 yes, 5 no and 1 abstaining by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the main motion with the substituted language: 4-6-1 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, oppose; Leombruno, abstain; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, oppose)..”
Reconsider the last vote
To reconsider the last vote
The minutes give the count as 6-4-1 but list 7 yes, 3 no and 1 abstaining by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-4-1 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, oppose; Leombruno, abstain; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Bryant, second: Stewart-Morales)
Mr. Steiner's motion to adopt the substitute language
To substitute the recommendation submitted by the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee
The minutes give the count as 6-4-1 but list 7 yes, 3 no and 1 abstaining by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on Mr. Steiner's motion to adopt the substitute language: 6-4-1 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, abstain; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Order 2020-054-001
Place a question on the November 3, 2020 ballot
To add the question to the November 3, 2020 ballot and to ask the City Solicitor to provide the ballot language using the template for approval at next Council meeting
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on motion to place a question on the November 3, 2020 ballot: 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: Stewart-Morales, second: Long)
Order 2020-052-001
Approve the resolution to go to the Mayor
To approve the resolution to go to the Mayor
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: Stewart-Morales, second: Leombruno)
Order 2020-014-001
The amendment for a report in 90 days
Specifically, that we ask the administration to come back in 90 days with their plan
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the amendment for a report in 90 days: 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: Ottaviani)
The amended main motion
The amended main motion
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the amended main motion: 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)..”
Order 2020-064
Establish the Ordinance Review and Recodification Committee (ORRC) as proposed by the Mayor
To establish the Ordinance Review and Recodification Committee (ORRC) as proposed by the Mayor
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: Long)
Order 2020-066
Refer this matter to the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee
To refer this matter to the Ordinance & Rules 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: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-061-001
Authorize payment of the prior year invoices as presented
To authorize payment of the prior year invoices as 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; StewartMorales, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2019-097
Refer a proposed amendment to the Police Advisory Committee Ordinance to the Subcommittee on Public Health, Safety & Transportation for review
To refer a proposed amendment to the Police Advisory Committee Ordinance to the Subcommittee on Public Health, Safety & Transportation for review
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: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)
Order 2020-008-017
Refer reappointment of several Division heads to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and a recommendation to the City Council
To refer reappointment of several Division heads to the Appointments 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: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-008-018
Refer the Mayor's candidates for appointment or reappointment to the Cultural Council, EDIC, Historic District Commission, and Team Framingham Steering Committee to the Appointments Subcommittee...
To refer the Mayor's candidates for appointment or reappointment to the Cultural Council, EDIC, Historic District Commission, and Team Framingham Steering Committee to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and 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: Ottaviani)
The investigative powers of the Council request a copy of the Cedar Woods contamination
The minutes give the count as 11-0-1 but list 10 yes, 0 no and 1 abstaining by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-1 (Bryant, abstain; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Refer the matter of 61 Lincoln Street to the Economic Development Subcommittee
To refer the matter of 61 Lincoln Street to the Economic Development 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: Leombruno, second: Ottaviani)
Continue with its agenda past 10:00 PM
That the City Council continue with its agenda past 10:00 PM
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: Case, second: Ottaviani)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 5 as presented
To approve the minutes of May 5 as 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: Long, second: Bryant)
Approve the minutes of May 19 as amended
To approve the minutes of May 19 as amended
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: Steiner)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
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)
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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