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May 4, 2021
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: George King, Philip Ottaviani, Tracey Bryant, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Michael Cannon, John Stefanini, Robert Case, Adam Steiner, Janet Leombruno, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Christine Long
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Order 2021-053
Approve of the authorization of an appropriation from Free Cash for an economic development study
To approve of the authorization of an appropriation from Free Cash for an economic development study
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list John Stefanini, 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; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2021-059
Approve the appropriation of $40,000 from the City’s interest-bearing account to be utilized towards two ADA-compliance projects: The Rose Kennedy Lane Sidewalk Project to enhance accessibility...
To approve the appropriation of $40,000 from the City’s interest-bearing account to be utilized towards two ADA-compliance projects: The Rose Kennedy Lane Sidewalk Project to enhance accessibility and ADA compliance with the Framingham Housing Authority and the Framingham DPW, and the renovation of Framingham's Veterans’ Park to make it fully accessible for all with the Framingham Parks & Recreation Department
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list John Stefanini, 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; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-042
Approve the authorization of a $5,000 appropriation from the Receipt Reserved for appropriation of handicapped parking fines for the Karen Dempsey Scholarship Fund
To approve the authorization of a $5,000 appropriation from the Receipt Reserved for appropriation of handicapped parking fines for the Karen Dempsey Scholarship Fund
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list John Stefanini, 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; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Bryant)
Order 2021-063
Refer the FY-22 budget to the Finance Subcommittee
To refer the FY-22 budget to 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; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Order 2021-031-001
Amend General Ordinances Article I by replacing the second sentence in the first paragraph of section 2.3.2 with the following: The Mayor shall receive an annual salary of $165,000, and Councilors...
That the City Council hereby votes to amend General Ordinances Article I by replacing the second sentence in the first paragraph of section 2.3.2 with the following: The Mayor shall receive an annual salary of $165,000, and Councilors and School Committee members shall receive an annual stipend of $5,000, with each of their respective chars receiving an annual stipend of $7,500
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Long)
Order 2021-056-001
Pass these proposed rule changes outlined above
To pass these proposed rule changes outlined above
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Adopt the ordinance as drafted and recommended unanimously by the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee to establish a clear policy for access to public records
To adopt the ordinance as drafted and recommended unanimously by the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee to establish a clear policy for access to public records
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Require the disclosure of financial interests in certain projects, licenses and contracts
To require the disclosure of financial interests in certain projects, licenses and contracts
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Long)
Sends a letter to the mayor outlining the requests listed above
That the Council sends a letter to the mayor outlining the requests listed above
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-015-002
Question (that the amendment is rejected)
To question (that the amendment is rejected)
The minutes give the count as 10-1-0 but list 6 yes, 5 no by name, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 10-1-0 (Bryant, nay; Cannon, nay; Case, aye; King, nay; Leombruno, aye; Long, nay; Ottaviani, nay; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Long)
Amend the contents of the proposed ordinance with Mr
To amend the contents of the proposed ordinance with Mr
Yes: Bryant, Case, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-6-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, nay; Case, aye; King, nay; Leombruno, nay; Long, nay; Ottaviani, nay; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, nay)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Bryant)
Approves the Neighborhood Advisory Groups Ordinance as amended
That the City Council approves the Neighborhood Advisory Groups Ordinance as amended
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Bryant, Case, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-Morales
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-5-0 (Bryant, nay; Cannon, aye; Case, nay; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, nay; Stewart-Morales, nay; Shepard, nay; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Long)
Order 2021-056-001
Accept the ordinance increasing fines involving accessible parking spaces
To accept the ordinance increasing fines involving accessible parking spaces
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-066
Adopt the proposed wage theft ordinance
To adopt the proposed wage theft ordinance
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2021-007-008
Approve of Stephanie Jean Noel as the head of the Cultural Council
To approve of Stephanie Jean Noel as the head of the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-007-009
Refer a recommendation on candidates for appointment to the CPC to the Appointments Subcommittee
To refer a recommendation on candidates for appointment to the CPC to the Appointments Subcommittee
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0- 0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Approve the minutes of March 9, 2021
To approve the minutes of March 9, 2021
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, 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; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye; Shepard, aye; Stefanini, 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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