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July 20, 2021
19 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: George King, Philip Ottaviani, Michael Cannon, Margareth Basilio Shepard, Robert Case, John Stefanini, Janet Leombruno, Adam Steiner, Christine Long, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Tracey Bryant
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Order 2021-092
This Resolution shall be discussed at the next City Council meeting
That this Resolution shall be discussed at the next City Council meeting
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; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, nay; Stewart-Morales, nay; Shepard, nay)..” (Motion: Long, second: Leombruno)
Order 2021-093
This Resolution shall be adopted
That this Resolution shall be adopted
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-094
The Resolution be adopted by Framingham
That the Resolution be adopted by Framingham
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Order 2021-060-003
Pass this housekeeping Order
To pass this housekeeping Order
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Stefanini)
Order 2020-036-002
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Grant the City Council SPGA only applicable to projects of 100,000 square feet or more
To grant the City Council SPGA only applicable to projects of 100,000 square feet or more
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Case, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini, SteinerAbstained: Stewart-MoralesCesar Stewart-Morales 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, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, abstain; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Long, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-055
Approve the RFP for 61 Lincoln Street and to approve its disposal
To approve the RFP for 61 Lincoln Street and to approve its disposal
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2021-072-001
Allow assisted living as a possible use that is currently prohibited in the CMU District
To allow assisted living as a possible use that is currently prohibited in the CMU District
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Bryant)
Order 2021-086
Raise and appropriate, transfer or otherwise provide the sum of $107,000 to fund the activities of the Framingham Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC)
That the City Council raise and appropriate, transfer or otherwise provide the sum of $107,000 to fund the activities of the Framingham Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC)
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2021-012-003
Requests authorization for an appropriation for acquisition of Real Property and Improvements at 351 Belknap Road
That the City Council requests authorization for an appropriation for acquisition of Real Property and Improvements at 351 Belknap Road
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stefanini)
Push this forward to a second reading
To push this forward to a second reading
Yes: Bryant, Case, King, Ottaviani, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, Leombruno, Long, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-4-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, nay; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, nay; Long, nay; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, nay; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Steiner, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2021-095
Establish a No Parking restriction on the east side of Hemenway Road from Eisenhower Road for 400 feet heading south, and to establish a No Parking restriction on both sides of Hemenway Road...
That the City Council votes to establish a No Parking restriction on the east side of Hemenway Road from Eisenhower Road for 400 feet heading south, and to establish a No Parking restriction on both sides of Hemenway Road between Catherine Road and Eisenhower Road
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Establish a No Parking restriction on the North side of Pine Street
That the City Council votes to establish a No Parking restriction on the North side of Pine Street
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-098
Refers the request for a status update on the Traffic Commission’s recommendation of a Traffic and Transportation Department to the Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Subcommittee for...
That the City Council refers the request for a status update on the Traffic Commission’s recommendation of a Traffic and Transportation Department to the Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Subcommittee for review and recommendation to 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; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-096
Refers the request for review of the Ordinance regarding the $.10 bag fee, per Section 8 of Article VIII of the Framingham Ordinances, to the Environment & Sustainability Subcommittee for review...
That the City Council refers the request for review of the Ordinance regarding the $.10 bag fee, per Section 8 of Article VIII of the Framingham Ordinances, to the Environment & Sustainability Subcommittee for review and recommendation to City Council
Yes: Bryant, Case, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Shepard, Stefanini
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-7-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, nay; Case, aye; King, nay; Leombruno, nay; Long, nay; Ottaviani, nay; Stefanini, nay; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye; Shepard, nay)..” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Refers the request for review of the Ordinance regarding the $.10 bag fee, per Section 8 of Article VIII of the Framingham Ordinances, to the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee for review and...
That the City Council refers the request for review of the Ordinance regarding the $.10 bag fee, per Section 8 of Article VIII of the Framingham Ordinances, to the Ordinance & Rules Subcommittee for review and recommendation to City Council
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Bryant, Case, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe minutes type the count as “65-0”; read as 6-5-0.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 65-0 (Bryant, nay; Cannon, aye; Case, nay; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, nay; Stewart-Morales, nay; Shepard, nay)..” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2021-097
Refers the request for approval of bond authorization for the Bruce Freeman Trail to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to City Council
That the City Council refers the request for approval of bond authorization for the Bruce Freeman Trail to the Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendation to 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; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Bryant)
Order 2021-098
Hear the Mayor’s Report dispite not having received it before the background material was due
To hear the Mayor’s Report dispite not having received it before the background material was due
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 11-0-0 (Bryant, aye; Cannon, aye; Case, aye; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Ottaviani, aye; Stefanini, aye; Steiner, aye; StewartMorales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Ottaviani)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Shepard, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Bryant, CaseThe roll call does not list Philip Ottaviani and John Stefanini, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-2-0 (Bryant, nay; Cannon, aye; Case, nay; King, aye; Leombruno, aye; Long, aye; Steiner, aye; Stewart-Morales, aye; Shepard, aye)..” (Motion: Long, 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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