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Framingham City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

September 20, 2022

16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

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

Order 2022-094

Approve: 130 Worcester Road, an application for a new Billiard/Pool Table Permit

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

The approval

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The proposal be amended

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 7–4

The proposal be amended

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Long, Mallach, Steiner, Stewart-Morales

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Amend Three amendments to the proposal.. Motion Passed: 7- 4 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini Voting Against: Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve as Amended Proposal including the three amendments

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 8–3

Approve as Amended Proposal including the three amendments

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Ottaviani, Stefanini, SteinerNo: Long, Mallach, Stewart-Morales

From the minutes

“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve as Amended Proposal including the three amendments.. Motion Passed: 8- 3 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner Voting Against: Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Cesar Stewart-Morales.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Close Public Hearing Close public hearing

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Close Public Hearing Close public hearing

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Close Public Hearing Close public hearing.. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Refer this to the Planning and Zoning subcommittee and to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Refer

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Noval Alexander to Refer . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Alexander)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Order 2022-103

Approve: Recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, that the City Council consider the suspension of the prohibition of flags under Article VII Signs and Historic District: Section 1/6...

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve as Amended

From the minutes

“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve as Amended . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Long, second: Stefanini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Order 2022-108-001

Approve: The compensation and classification of Legal Department staff positions

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Order 2022-101-001

Approve: The compensation and classification of the Webmaster position and transfer of funds from the Public Works Administration Department and the Human Resources Department to the Office of the...

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Order 2022-105-001

Approve: The appropriation of $66,502.02 in opioid settlement monies to the newly created Opioid Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Bryant)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Order 2022-100-001

The expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

The expenditure of $15,000.00 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Order 2022-096-001

Approve: The SEIU 888 Framingham Public Library Employees July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 contract be approved

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve Second Reading

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Order 2022-070-002

Approve: A request to Establish and Vote Spending Limits of Revolving Funds (second reading)

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve Second Reading

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading . Motion Second Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Order 2022-075-001

Approve: Council policy on proclamations and citations (second reading)

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve Second Reading

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading . Motion Second Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Order 2022-052-001

Approve: Upon recommendation of the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee, adoption of an ordinance to regulate Aggressive Solicitation

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve as Amended

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve as Amended . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve as distributed made by Councilor Cannon. Seconded by Councilor Leombruno. A roll call vote was called:

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion to approve as distributed made by Councilor Cannon. Seconded by Councilor Leombruno. A roll call vote was called:

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 23

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion to adjourn made by Councilor King. Second made by Councilor Long. Councilor Bryant wished everyone a happy national Hispanic Heritage month. A roll call vote was called:

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Christine Long to Adjourn . Motion Passed: 11 - 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar StewartMorales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

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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