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October 3, 2023
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Tracey Bryant arrived at 7:10 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
Order 2023-008-080
Approve: The reappointment and appointment of Constables; Paul Kelley, Elizabeth Fuller and Lorrayne Dos Santos, through June 2026
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; 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: Leombruno, second: Bryant)
Order 2023-008-081
Approve: Upon request of the Appointments Subcommittee recommendation and vote regarding the reappointment of Eng Cho- D6 to Registrar of VotersRepublican, through June 2026
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; 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: Bryant, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-008-082
Approve: The appointment and reappointment of members to various Committees, Boards and Commissions through June 2026: Linda D. Levitt D6- Council on Aging, appointment Robert Anspach D7 - Human...
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; 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: Leombruno, second: Long)
Order 2023-092
Approve to not appropriate any of the funds but rescind the listed appropriations and authorize entering into a 5-year contract to purchase and support body cameras
Approve to not appropriate any of the funds but rescind the listed appropriations and authorize entering into a 5-year contract to purchase and support body cameras
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve to not appropriate any of the funds but rescind the listed appropriations and authorize entering into a 5-year contract to purchase and support body cameras. 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: Stefanini)
Order 2023-088-001
Approve a 5-year contract for tasers for the Police Department
To approve a 5-year contract for tasers for the Police Department
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Adam Steiner 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: Steiner)
Order 2023-085
Approve the appropriation of grant money and the additional money needed
To approve the appropriation of grant money and the additional money needed
The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“roll call vote was taken resulting in the same vote. Approved 11-0..” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Approve That the City Council vote to accept FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant award for $126,409.09 for a mobile Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus compressor; Further that the City Council...
Approve That the City Council vote to accept FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant award for $126,409.09 for a mobile Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus compressor; Further that the City Council vote to raise and appropriate $153,409.09 for the payment of the costs of purchasing a mobile Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus compressor, by transfer of $126,409.09 from available funds and by borrowing the sum of $27,000, 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
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve That the City Council vote to accept FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant award for $126,409.09 for a mobile Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus compressor; Further that the City Council vote to raise and appropriate $153,409.09 for the payment of the costs of purchasing a mobile Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus compressor, by transfer of $126,409.09 from available funds and by borrowing the sum of $27,000, 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: 11- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, 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: King, second: Leombruno)
Order 2023-080-001
Approve That the City appropriate $100,000 from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund to implement an Opioid Grant Program for funding of organizations that provide opioid support services to...
Approve That the City appropriate $100,000 from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund to implement an Opioid Grant Program for funding of organizations that provide opioid support services to those suffering or recovering from substance abuse, their families, and the community, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee;
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve That the City appropriate $100,000 from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund to implement an Opioid Grant Program for funding of organizations that provide opioid support services to those suffering or recovering from substance abuse, their families, and the community, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee;. 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: Stefanini)
Order 2023-087-001
Move $30,000 from the City Council, $20,000 from the Mayor, and $10,000 from the Chief Financial Officer
To move $30,000 from the City Council, $20,000 from the Mayor, and $10,000 from the Chief Financial Officer
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)
Order 2023-077-002
Approve: Amendments to the zoning for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
Approve
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesNo: Long
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 1 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, George King, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales Voting Against: Christine Long.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Leombruno)
Table the item until the Police Chief or Deputy Chief gave some clarification
To table the item until the Police Chief or Deputy Chief gave some clarification
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, MallachNo: Long, Ottaviani, Stefanini, Steiner, Stewart-MoralesThe vote record gives no result word; the result is read from the count (6-5).
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Noval Alexander to Table . Motion : 6- 5 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach Voting Against: Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Adam Steiner, Cesar Stewart-Morales.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Alexander)
Order 2023-095
Accept the proposed 2024 City council Calendar
To accept the proposed 2024 City council Calendar
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, SteinerAbstained: Stewart-MoralesCesar Stewart-Morales abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor Stewart-Morales abstained.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Adam Steiner, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Stefanini)
Order 2023-094
Approve under Article 9 section 19 the Mayor's recommendation for the placement of a plaque at that location
That the Council approve under Article 9 section 19 the Mayor's recommendation for the placement of a plaque at that location
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; 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: Stefanini, second: Bryant)
Minutes
Approve the Minutes of 8/8/23
To approve the Minutes of 8/8/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Adam Steiner 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: Steiner)
Approve the Minutes of 9/5/23
To approve the Minutes of 9/5/23
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 Stewart-Morales Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Stefanini)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Tracey Bryant 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: Leombruno, second: Bryant)
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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