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August 4, 2020
17 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Cannon, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Janet Leombruno, John Stefanini, George King, Tracey Bryant, Philip Ottaviani, Robert Case, Adam Steiner, Christine Long, Cesar Stewart-Morales
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mr
To nominate Mr
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list George King, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Long)
Adopt the Resolution as presented
To adopt the Resolution as presented
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list George King, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
The report include efforts toward the appointment of a full-time ADA coordinator as suggested by the Charter and that the report should be presented to the Council within 60 days
That the report include efforts toward the appointment of a full-time ADA coordinator as suggested by the Charter and that the report should be presented to the Council within 60 days
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list George King, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)
Vote recorded in the minutes (the motion is not restated next to the count)
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list George King, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTE: 10-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Postpone for two weeks
Motion to postpone for two weeks
The minutes give the count as 10-0-0 but list 11 yes, 0 no by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on motion to postpone for two weeks: 10-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..”
Order 2020-075
Slate of nominees
To approve the slate of nominees
The minutes give the count as 10-0-0 but list 11 yes, 0 no by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on slate of nominees: 10-0-0 (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: Stefanini)
Order 2020-060-001
Reject amendments to the ordinance and the Classification Plan
To reject the reorganization plan and the amendments to the ordinance and Classification Plan
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list George King, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on motion to reject amendments to the ordinance and the Classification Plan: 10-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye)..” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Ottaviani)
Postpone action for two weeks to allow the Mayor to present us a detailed plan that would include a comprehensive plan
To postpone action for two weeks to allow the Mayor to present us a detailed plan that would include a comprehensive plan
Yes: Bryant, King, Ottaviani, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Case, Leombruno, Long, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-7-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, oppose; King, aye; Leombruno, oppose; Long, oppose; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, oppose; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, oppose; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion to postpone failed..” (Motion: Stewart-Morales, second: Bryant)
Second reading of amendment approved for a first reading at the previous meeting
Second reading of amendment approved for a first reading at the previous meeting
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: King
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE on second reading of amendment approved for a first reading at the previous meeting: 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). A Temporary Moratorium is approved.”
Continue with its agenda past 10 PM
That the City Council continue with its agenda past 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: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-013-001
Amend both the Zoning Bylaw and General Bylaw accordingly
Yes: Bryant, Case, King, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Leombruno, Ottaviani, StefaniniThe minutes record this as failing even though more councilors voted yes than no (7 to 4); some council votes need a two-thirds majority.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-4-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, oppose; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, oppose; Long, aye; Ottaviani, oppose; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, oppose; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye). Motion failed.”
Order 2020-076
Refer the topic of Sunday Bus Service (MWRTA) to the Subcommittee on Public Health, Safety and Transportation for review and a report to the City Council
To refer the topic of Sunday Bus Service (MWRTA) to the Subcommittee on Public Health, Safety and Transportation for review and a report 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; StewartMorales, aye)..” (Motion: Case, second: Steiner)
Remove the Disability Commission candidates from the referral motion
To remove the Disability Commission candidates from the referral motion
The minutes give the count as 11-0-0 but list 10 yes, 0 no and 1 abstaining by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, abstain)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Refer all other candidates to the Appointments Subcommittee
Refer all other candidates to the Appointments Subcommittee
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE to refer all other candidates to the Appointments Subcommittee: 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)..”
Reject the candidates for the Disability Commission
That the City Council reject the candidates for the Disability Commission
The minutes give the count as 11-0-0 but list 9 yes, 1 no and 1 abstaining by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Shepard, abstain; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, oppose)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2020-008-026
Refer candidates for appointment to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Cultural Council and Fair Housing Committee to the Appointments Subcommittee for review and a recommendation to the City...
To refer candidates for appointment to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Cultural Council and Fair Housing Committee 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)
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: Long)
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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