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September 26, 2023
20 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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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
Order 2023-091
Approve: Springers Wholesale Flowers, Hawker/Peddler License
To approve
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)
Order 2023-008-074
Approve: Upon request the Appointments Subcommittee recommendation and vote upon the reappointment of James Paolini as Director of Facilities Management
To approve
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)
Order 2023-008-075
Approve: Approve the appointment of Kathleen Mello- D4, to the Cultural Council through June 2026
Approve
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)
Order 2023-008-076
Approve the reappointments
To approve the reappointments
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)
Order 2023-031-002
Approve: Approve requested amendments to the Normandy Road Eversource Geothermal Project
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 had stepped out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Adam Steiner; 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: Steiner, second: Leombruno)
Open Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Open 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)
Close Public Hearing
Close Public Hearing
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Bryant, Long
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by John Stefanini to Close Public Hearing . 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: Cannon, second: Stefanini)
Approve First Reading
Approve First Reading
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; 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: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-072-001
Open Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Open 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: Leombruno, second: Long)
Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move: That the City Council vote to appropriate $450,800 from the Affordable Housing Funds for the acquisition of 84 Walnut...
Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move: That the City Council vote to appropriate $450,800 from the Affordable Housing Funds for the acquisition of 84 Walnut Street for municipal purposes, and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee; that the Mayor is authorized to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain, permanent easements and temporary construction easements or other interests in land for said acquisition; that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move: That the City Council vote to appropriate $450,800 from the Affordable Housing Funds for the acquisition of 84 Walnut Street for municipal purposes, and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee; that the Mayor is authorized to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain, permanent easements and temporary construction easements or other interests in land for said acquisition; that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order.. 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)
Close Public Hearing
Close Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Janet Leombruno to 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: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)
Order 2022-034-002
Open Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
The narrative of the minutes gives a different count (“A roll call vote was taken. Approved 10-0-0”); MassVoter follows the roll-call record, which names each councilor.
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Adam Steiner to Open 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: Stefanini, second: Steiner)
Close Public Hearing
Close Public Hearing
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list Janet Leombruno, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Michael Cannon to Close Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move that: Having held a hearing on September 26, 2023, the City Council vote that the General Fund Capital Project...
Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move that: Having held a hearing on September 26, 2023, the City Council vote that the General Fund Capital Project Acquisition of Bethany Property appropriation and borrowing authorization voted in Council Order 2021-138-001 is increased by $3,000,000, bringing the total General Fund appropriation to $9,000,000 for costs of damages by reason of the taking of certain land and structures at 77-79 Bethany Road as described in the Order of Taking, and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee; that the Mayor is authorized to take all action necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amount pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority; and any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list Janet Leombruno, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move that: Having held a hearing on September 26, 2023, the City Council vote that the General Fund Capital Project Acquisition of Bethany Property appropriation and borrowing authorization voted in Council Order 2021-138-001 is increased by $3,000,000, bringing the total General Fund appropriation to $9,000,000 for costs of damages by reason of the taking of certain land and structures at 77-79 Bethany Road as described in the Order of Taking, and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee; that the Mayor is authorized to take all action necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amount pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority; and any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-081-001
Open Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe minutes say Janet Leombruno was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Leombruno was out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Michael Cannon to Open Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Bryant, second: Cannon)
Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move that: Having held a hearing on September 26, 2023the City Council vote that the General Fund Capital Project Arlington...
Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move that: Having held a hearing on September 26, 2023the City Council vote that the General Fund Capital Project Arlington Street Park appropriation voted in Council Order 2021-138-001 and in Council Order 2023-042-002 is increased by $200,000, bringing the total General Fund appropriation to $840,000 for the costs of the project and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee; the Mayor is authorized to take all action necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amount pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority; and any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe roll call does not list Janet Leombruno, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Adam Steiner to Approve Second Reading Upon recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee, move that: Having held a hearing on September 26, 2023the City Council vote that the General Fund Capital Project Arlington Street Park appropriation voted in Council Order 2021-138-001 and in Council Order 2023-042-002 is increased by $200,000, bringing the total General Fund appropriation to $840,000 for the costs of the project and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee; the Mayor is authorized to take all action necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amount pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority; and any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Cesar Stewart-Morales, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Steiner)
Order 2023-042-002
Close Public Hearing
Close Public Hearing
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe minutes say Janet Leombruno was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Leombruno was out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Christine Long to Close Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Bryant, second: Long)
Continue past 10:00 only to do item 16 and the referrals
To continue past 10:00 only to do item 16 and the referrals
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve conducting new business past 10:00PM for the purpose of a vote for item #16 and referring items to appropriate subcommittees. . 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)
Order 2023-093
Approve: The Finance Subcommittee to accept the US Department of Justice grant totaling $29,919 and authorize appropriation of the grant for community policing
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by John Stefanini 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 StewartMorales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Stefanini)
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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