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July 21, 2020
27 recorded votes, 13 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
Enter Executive Session for the following purpose: Meeting with City Solicitor and Framingham Police Department Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §§21(a)(4),(7) and Suffolk Construction v
To enter Executive Session for the following purpose: Meeting with City Solicitor and Framingham Police Department Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §§21(a)(4),(7) and Suffolk Construction v
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list Philip Ottaviani, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Order 2020-068
Approve the change in business structure to Golden Circle, LLC d/b/a Golden Circle of a Second Hand Articles, Junk, Old Metals License to be exercised at 22 Union Avenue
To approve the change in business structure to Golden Circle, LLC d/b/a Golden Circle of a Second Hand Articles, Junk, Old Metals License to be exercised at 22 Union Avenue
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: Stefanini)
Order 2020-069
Approve an Annual Hawker/Peddler License for Ice Cream Vendor for Juniper Farms Ice Cream Company, Inc. of 7 Juniper Road, Hudson, MA
To approve an Annual Hawker/Peddler License for Ice Cream Vendor for Juniper Farms Ice Cream Company, Inc. of 7 Juniper Road, Hudson, MA
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 2020-070
Approve a three-year lease on property for use by the MetroWest Drug Task Force
To approve a three-year lease on property for use by the MetroWest Drug Task Force
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: Leombruno)
Adopt the amendment to Article 1 reflecting the expansion of members of the Zoning Board of Appeals from three (3) to five (5) members, and to amend Zoning Ordinance Section VI D.1
That the City Council adopt the amendment to Article 1 reflecting the expansion of members of the Zoning Board of Appeals from three (3) to five (5) members, and to amend Zoning Ordinance Section VI D.1
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Leombruno, Ottaviani, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 8-3-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, oppose; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried.” (Motion: Long, second: Case)
The Proposed Amendment to Section I. F. of the Framingham Zoning Ordinances and the Proposed Amendment to General Ordinances: Article VIII Business & Commerce Provisions with the addition of a new...
The Proposed Amendment to Section I. F. of the Framingham Zoning Ordinances and the Proposed Amendment to General Ordinances: Article VIII Business & Commerce Provisions with the addition of a new Section 10
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: King
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the Proposed Amendment to Section I. F. of the Framingham Zoning Ordinances and the Proposed Amendment to General Ordinances: Article VIII Business & Commerce Provisions with the addition of a new Section 10: 10-1-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, oppose; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried.”
Order 2020-032-002
Approve the collective bargaining agreements and resulting financial components
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)..”
Order 2020-054-002
The City of Framingham accept Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws relative to the Community Preservation Act and the subsequent approval of a surcharge on real property...
That the City of Framingham accept Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws relative to the Community Preservation Act and the subsequent approval of a surcharge on real property for the purposes permitted in said Act
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: Steiner)
Order 2020-008-024
Confirm the appointment of Mr
The minutes type the count as “110-0”; read as 11-0-0.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 110-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Order 2020-008-022
Confirm the reappointment of Dr
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)..”
Confirm the reappointment of Mr
That the Council confirm the reappointment of Mr
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)
The motion not to confirm reappointment
That the City Council convene an Executive Session to discuss all the problems and issues and give everyone a chance to understand what we should do at this moment and how to go forward
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 on the motion not to confirm reappointment: 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..” (Motion: Shepard)
Ms. Shepard's motion to schedule an executive session
Ms. Shepard's motion to schedule an executive session
Yes: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, SteinerNo: Bryant, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on Ms. Shepard's motion to schedule an executive session: 9-2-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion carried..”
Order 2020-008-021
Approve the list of candidates as presented, with their respective appointment terms
To approve the list of candidates as presented, with their respective appointment terms
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..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Continue with its meeting agenda past the hour of 10 PM
That the City Council continue with its meeting agenda past the hour of 10 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 carried..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-008-019
The list of candidates minus that of Rick McKenna
That the Council confirm the appointments as presented
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on the list of candidates minus that of Rick McKenna: 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 carried..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Confirm Mr. McKenna's reappointment as an Associate member of the ZBA
To approve the reappointment of Mr
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, SteinerNo: Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE to confirm Mr. McKenna's reappointment as an Associate member of the ZBA: 10-1-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, oppose). Motion carried..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Order 2020-061
Accept the City’s FY21 US HUD Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and CARES Act grant
To accept the City’s FY21 US HUD Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and CARES Act grant
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 2020-062-001
Authorize the funds transfers as presented
To authorize the funds transfers 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 2020-019-001
Substituting the language which is page 7 of the PDF, that it be substituted for the main motion which was voted as a first reading at the last meeting
To amend the first motion on second reading to include language as drafted by the City Solicitor to make this new rule effective for current elected officials, and read that portion aloud : To add a paragraph to the Statement of Purpose as follows: “The amendments to Section 5.3 and 5.5, which shall be effective as of September 1, 2020, are intended to prevent individuals from holding office simultaneously as both an elected official and an appointed official in the City of Framingham, and expressly applies to and shall require any elected officials currently holding appointed offices to vacate their appointed offices on September 1, 2020.” Ms
Yes: Cannon, King, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Bryant, Case, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesAbstained: LeombrunoJanet Leombruno abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on substituting the language which is page 7 of the PDF, that it be substituted for the main motion which was voted as a first reading at the last meeting: 4-6-1 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, oppose; King, aye; Leombruno, abstain; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Substitute motion failed..” (Motion: Stewart-Morales)
Second reading of version voted at the last meeting
Second reading of version voted at the last meeting
Yes: Bryant, Case, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, King, StefaniniAbstained: LeombrunoJanet Leombruno abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on second reading of version voted at the last meeting: 7-3-1 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, oppose; Leombruno, abstain; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Order 2020-072
Include review of the overlay zoning of the Transit Oriented Developing (TOD) Zoning
To include review of the overlay zoning of the Transit Oriented Developing (TOD) Zoning
Yes: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesAbstained: BryantTracey Bryant abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-0-1 (Bryant, abstain; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried..” (Motion: Stefanini)
Order 2020-073
Refer the appropriation of Affordable Housing funds relative to a Framingham Housing Authority project to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
To refer the appropriation of Affordable Housing funds relative to a Framingham Housing Authority project to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Council
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesAbstained: LeombrunoJanet Leombruno abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-0-1 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, abstain; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion carried..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-034-002
Refer to Planning & Zoning Subcommittee
That the matter instead be referred to the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee for review and correction
Yes: Bryant, Long, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE to refer to Planning & Zoning Subcommittee: 4-7-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, oppose; Leombruno, oppose; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion failed..” (Motion: Long, second: Stewart-Morales)
Refer to the Planning Board
Refer to the Planning Board
Yes: Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, SteinerNo: Bryant, Long, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE to refer to the Planning Board: 8-3-0 (Bryant, oppose; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, oppose). Motion carried..”
Approval of Minutes
Approve meeting minutes from June 2, 2020 and June 16, 2020 as presented
To approve meeting minutes from June 2, 2020 and June 16, 2020 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: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)
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: Stefanini, 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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