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February 4, 2025
15 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Tracey Bryant arrived at 7:10 PM.
Present: Philip Ottaviani, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Christine Long, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey
Absent: Noval Alexander
Every vote, in order
Order 2025-008-005
Approve: The Mayor's nomination for reappointment of 3 members to serve on the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee: Denise Roditi-D2 through June 30, 2027 Forest Harrington-D2 through June...
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)
Order 2025-008-006
Approve: The Mayor's nominee for reappointment, Cynthia Cobb-D3 to serve on the Council on Aging through June 30, 2027
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2024-086
Close Public Hearing
To take no action
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Close Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Long, second: Leombruno)
Take no action
Take no action
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Take no action. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Long, second: Leombruno)
Remove the item from the table
To remove the item from the table
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to remove the item from the table. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Refer to the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee for consideration of reducing the Central Business District
Refer to the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee for consideration of reducing the Central Business District
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardNo: Mallach
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Refer to the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee for consideration of reducing the Central Business District. Motion Passed: 9- 1 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Leora Mallach.” (Motion: Long, second: Harvey)
Close Public Hearing
Close Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Close Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Bryant, second: Leombruno)
Order 2025-001-001
Approve that the city accepts the provisions of MGL 40 Section 3 to provide for any amounts collected for building rentals to be expended without further appropriation by the board, committee or...
Approve that the city accepts the provisions of MGL 40 Section 3 to provide for any amounts collected for building rentals to be expended without further appropriation by the board, committee or department head in control of such building or space for building-related upkeep and maintenance, and further, to accept the proviso of the second paragraph of G.L. c. 40, Section 3 to allow any balance in such accounts at the close of the fiscal year to remain available for expenditure without appropriation for such purposes in future years; by separate vote for the following properties: 84 Walnut Street, 499 Central Street, and 188 Concord Street
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe minutes say Tracey Bryant was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant was out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve that the city accepts the provisions of MGL 40 Section 3 to provide for any amounts collected for building rentals to be expended without further appropriation by the board, committee or department head in control of such building or space for building-related upkeep and maintenance, and further, to accept the proviso of the second paragraph of G.L. c. 40, Section 3 to allow any balance in such accounts at the close of the fiscal year to remain available for expenditure without appropriation for such purposes in future years; by separate vote for the following properties: 84 Walnut Street, 499 Central Street, and 188 Concord Street. Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2024-034-003
Approve the city amending Order #2024-034 for the city's FY2025 Revolving Fund ordinance by adding the following departmental revolving funds subject to the restrictions contained herein to start...
Approve the city amending Order #2024-034 for the city's FY2025 Revolving Fund ordinance by adding the following departmental revolving funds subject to the restrictions contained herein to start retroactively to July 1, 2024; Framingham Farmer's Market Management Fund and City Owned Building/Civic Use Fund Municipal Buildings
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe minutes say Tracey Bryant was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant was out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve the city amending Order #2024-034 for the city's FY2025 Revolving Fund ordinance by adding the following departmental revolving funds subject to the restrictions contained herein to start retroactively to July 1, 2024; Framingham Farmer's Market Management Fund and City Owned Building/Civic Use Fund Municipal Buildings . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Harvey)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of 12/7/25 as presented
To approve the minutes of 12/7/25 as presented
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: HarveyThe minutes say Tracey Bryant and Leora Mallach were not in the room for this vote; left out. Leslie White Harvey abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor White Harvey abstained. Councilors Bryant and Mallach were out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve minutes of 12/17/25. Motion Passed: 7- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Approve minutes of 1/14/25
Approve minutes of 1/14/25
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe minutes say Tracey Bryant, Leora Mallach and Leslie White Harvey were not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor White Harvey abstained Councilors Bryant and Mallach were out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve minutes of 1/14/25. Motion Passed: 7- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Approve minutes of 1/21/25
Approve minutes of 1/21/25
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: Bryant, HarveyLeslie White Harvey and Tracey Bryant abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilors Bryant and White Harvey abstained.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve minutes of 1/21/25. Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2024-081-001
Approve: Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding a proposed Boats and Personal Watercraft Ordinance limiting use on bodies of water in Framingham under 75 acres
Approve First Reading
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Christine Long to Approve First Reading . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Bryant, second: Long)
Order 2025-004-001
Approve the first reading
To approve the first reading
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Christine Long to Approve First Reading . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Bryant, second: Long)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Adjourn . Motion Passed: 10 - 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
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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