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August 16, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Philip Ottaviani, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Adam Steiner, John Stefanini, Cesar Stewart-Morales
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the hearing
To open the hearing,
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael P. Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Confirm Motion to open public hearing. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Open public hearing. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A...
Motion to open public hearing. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None
From the minutes
“Moved by Cesar G. Stewart-Morales; seconded by Michael P. Cannon to Continue Motion to continue the public hearing at the Council meeting of September 20th.. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stewart-Morales, second: Cannon)
Appoint Marion Kelly as Secretary of the City Council in accordance with the Home Rule Charter of the City of Framingham
That the City Council appoint Marion Kelly as Secretary of the City Council in accordance with the Home Rule Charter of the City of Framingham
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Bryant
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael P. Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 1 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales, John A Stefanini Voting Against: Tracey Bryant.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Refer refer the matter of deceptive advertising practices by Crisis Prevention Centers to the Ordinance and Rules subcommittee
Refer refer the matter of deceptive advertising practices by Crisis Prevention Centers to the Ordinance and Rules subcommittee
From the minutes
“Moved by Adam C. Steiner; seconded by Cesar G. Stewart-Morales to Refer refer the matter of deceptive advertising practices by Crisis Prevention Centers to the Ordinance and Rules subcommittee. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Steiner, second: Stewart-Morales)
Order 2022-008-035
Nominees unanimously to support them, he shared
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael P. Cannon; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Bryant)
Order 2022-088-001
Approve: The creation of an Opioid Stabilization Fund (first reading)
Approve First Reading
From the minutes
“Moved by George P. King; seconded by Michael P. Cannon to Approve First Reading . Motion First Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2022-046-001
The request to increase the COLA retirement benefit base for system retirees limit to $16K (first reading)
The request to increase the COLA retirement benefit base for system retirees limit to $16K
From the minutes
“Moved by George P. King; seconded by Michael P. Cannon to Approve First Reading . Motion First Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2022-070-002
Approve: A request to Establish and Vote Spending Limits of Revolving Funds (first reading)
Approve First Reading
From the minutes
“Moved by George P. King; seconded by Michael P. Cannon to Approve First Reading . Motion First Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2022-087-001
Councilor Bryant said the Assistant City Clerk was worth her weight in gold and may she never leave. She described her as humble and efficient and one who went above board for everyone. She said...
Councilor Bryant said the Assistant City Clerk was worth her weight in gold and may she never leave. She described her as humble and efficient and one who went above board for everyone. She said it was about time she got her due. A roll call vote was called: Moved by John A Stefanini; seconded by Christine Long to Approve as Amended
From the minutes
“Moved by Councilor Stefanini, seconded by Councilor Long. Councilor Bryant said the Assistant City Clerk was worth her weight in gold and may she never leave. She described her as humble and efficient and one who went above board for everyone. She said it was about time she got her due. A roll call vote was called: Moved by John A Stefanini; seconded by Christine Long to Approve as Amended . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Long)
Approve: The reclassification of Clerk salary, Assistant Clerk and Elections Supervisor
Approve as Amended
From the minutes
“Moved by John A Stefanini; seconded by Christine Long to Approve as Amended . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Long)
Order 2022-075-001
Councilor Stewart-Morales pointed out two typos. Councilor Cannon accepted those as friendly amendments. He asked what the intent of sending an item to the subcommittee when one Councilor votes no...
Councilor Stewart-Morales pointed out two typos. Councilor Cannon accepted those as friendly amendments. He asked what the intent of sending an item to the subcommittee when one Councilor votes no on an item. Councilor Stefanini explained sending it to the subcommittee would prevent a lengthy discussion with no resolution. His comments continued about the intent of the procedure. Councilor Stewart-Morales expressed concern if the "without further discussion" could be challenging while determining which subcommittee it should be referred to. Other than that, he was fine with the proposal. Councilor Alexander asked how would that be determined. Councilor Stefanini said if it related to Public Safety, it would be referred to the Public Safety Subcommittee and so on. The conversation continued. Councilor Leombruno called a roll call vote: Moved by Michael P. Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Approve First Reading
From the minutes
“Moved by Councilor Cannon, seconded by Councilor Long. Councilor Stewart-Morales pointed out two typos. Councilor Cannon accepted those as friendly amendments. He asked what the intent of sending an item to the subcommittee when one Councilor votes no on an item. Councilor Stefanini explained sending it to the subcommittee would prevent a lengthy discussion with no resolution. His comments continued about the intent of the procedure. Councilor Stewart-Morales expressed concern if the "without further discussion" could be challenging while determining which subcommittee it should be referred to. Other than that, he was fine with the proposal. Councilor Alexander asked how would that be determined. Councilor Stefanini said if it related to Public Safety, it would be referred to the Public Safety Subcommittee and so on. The conversation continued. Councilor Leombruno called a roll call vote: Moved by Michael P. Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Approve First Reading . Motion First Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Approve: Council policy on proclamations and citations (first reading)
Approve First Reading
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael P. Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Approve First Reading . Motion First Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Order 2022-052-001
Table: An ordinance to Regulate Aggressive Solicitation
Table
From the minutes
“Moved by John A Stefanini; seconded by Michael P. Cannon to Table . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Approval of Minutes
Approve as submitted made by Councilor Cannon, seconded by Councilor Long. Councilor Bryant started to offer an amendment to the minutes on page 13, but withdrew her request. She felt it could be...
Motion to approve as submitted made by Councilor Cannon, seconded by Councilor Long. Councilor Bryant started to offer an amendment to the minutes on page 13, but withdrew her request. She felt it could be more clearly worded. Councilor Leombruno called for a vote:
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael P. Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Moved by George P. King; seconded by Christine Long to Adjourn . Motion Passed: 11 - 0 Voting For: Philip R. Ottaviani, Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael P. Cannon, George P. King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John A Stefanini, Adam C. Steiner, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, 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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