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Framingham City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

June 6, 2023

16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Tracey Bryant arrived at 7:15 PM.

Present: Philip Ottaviani, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve. Seconded by Councilor Leombruno

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 10–0

To approve

Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe minutes say Tracey Bryant was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant was absent.”

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, 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 2 (PDF)

Order 2023-008-049

Approve: The reappointment of Lisa Burgess- D7 and Joseph Kynoch-D3 to the Team Framingham Steering Committee

Minutes, page 3

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; 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: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Order 2023-008-050

Approve the reappointment

Minutes, page 4

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the reappointment

From the minutes

“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Christine Long 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: Bryant, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Order 2023-008-051

Approve the appointment of Ms

Minutes, page 4

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the appointment of Ms

From the minutes

“Moved by Leora Mallach; 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: Mallach, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Order 2023-008-052

Approve the reappointment

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the reappointment

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 5 (PDF)

Order 2023-008-053

Approve the reappointment of Mr

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the reappointment of Mr

From the minutes

“Moved by Christine Long; 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: Long, second: Leombruno)

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

Order 2023-008-054

Approve: The appointment of Frederick W. Stratmann, Robert J. Devane, and Tristan Fahey to the Police Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve Mr

From the minutes

“Moved by Leora Mallach; 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: Mallach, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Order 2023-043-001

Adopt the report of the Committee as amended

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To adopt the report of the Committee as amended

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve First 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: Stefanini, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Order 2023-053

Approve: Recommendation of the Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee, a possible policy pertaining to flag raising

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve First Reading

From the minutes

“Moved by Adam Steiner; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve First 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: Steiner, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Order 2023-044-001

Table the Item

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · 9–2

To table the Item

Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Bryant, Long

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Adam Steiner to Table . Motion Passed: 9- 2 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar StewartMorales Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Christine Long.” (Motion: King, second: Steiner)

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

The appropriations for all line items except for the Mayor, Police and Schools (second reading)

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

The appropriations for all line items except for the Mayor, Police and Schools

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Adam Steiner to Approve Second Reading of the City of Framingham FY2024 Budget, line items to which were not passed on by the City Council. 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: Steiner)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Approve Second Reading of the Mayor's Budget of $1,033,512

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve Second Reading of the Mayor's Budget of $1,033,512

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading of the Mayor's Budget of $1,033,512. 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 20 (PDF)

Approve Second Reading of the Police Department Budget of $18,994,648

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve Second Reading of the Police Department Budget of $18,994,648

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading of the Police Department Budget of $18,994,648. 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 20 (PDF)

Approve Second Reading of the Framingham Public School budget of $164,793,582

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve Second Reading of the Framingham Public School budget of $164,793,582

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading of the Framingham Public School budget of $164,793,582. 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 21 (PDF)

Approve Second Reading of the Enterprise Funds, Water Development $24,744,696 and Sewer Department $30,617,977, for a total Enterprise fund budget of $55,362,673

Minutes, page 21

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve Second Reading of the Enterprise Funds, Water Development $24,744,696 and Sewer Department $30,617,977, for a total Enterprise fund budget of $55,362,673

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve Second Reading of the Enterprise Funds, Water Development $24,744,696 and Sewer Department $30,617,977, for a total Enterprise fund budget of $55,362,673. 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: Cannon)

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

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 22

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Leora Mallach 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: Cannon, second: Mallach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (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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