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March 24, 2025
31 recorded votes, 31 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, Paul J. Brasco, Randall J. LeBlanc, Kathleen B. McMenimen, Thomas M. Stanley, Carlos A. Vidal, Anthony LaFauci, Caren Dunn, Bill Hanley, John J. McLaughlin, Joseph P. LaCava, Sean Durkee, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Randall J. LeBlanc recused from the vote on: City Council transfer the care, custody and control of the Field Station Building at 240 Beaver Street to.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular meeting minutes of 3/10/25
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 3/10/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular meeting minutes of 3/10/25. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaCava)
Public Hearings
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference: Public hearing: Special Permit application for BP Third Avenue LLC at 180 Third...
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference..” (Motion: Harris)
Approve: Public hearing: Special Permit application for BP Third Avenue LLC at 180 Third Avenue
Councillor Harris moved for approval of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit application for BP Third Avenue LLC at 180 Third Avenue was approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved for approval of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The special permit application for BP Third Avenue LLC at 180 Third Avenue was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Have the public hearing be continued to a date and time certain of April 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date and time certain of April 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date and time certain of April 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Harris)
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date and time certain of April 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to have the public hearing be continued to a date and time certain of April 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members
Councillor LaCava moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaCava moved to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaCava)
Approve: an application for an SOI for a replacement roof at the Northeast Elementary School
Councillor LaFauci moved for approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved Applications and Licenses All Applications and Licenses referred to the Licenses and Franchises Committee.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved for approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved Applications and Licenses All Applications and Licenses referred to the Licenses and Franchises Committee..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Table: Earth Day and Arbor Day Resolution 2025
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): City Council transfer the care, custody and control of the Field Station Building at...
Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 14-0-0-1-1.
Council President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The tally reads 14-0-0-1-1, which does not match the names the minutes list (in favor: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal; opposed: none; absent: none; recused: LeBlanc; presiding: McLaughlin). Showing the count only. Randall J. LeBlanc recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter was approved 14-0-0-1-1..” (Motion: LaCava)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a 1st reading): Special Permit Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll Call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Special Permit Ordinance Amendment was approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll Call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Special Permit Ordinance Amendment was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Special Permit Ordinance Amendment
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved for a 1st reading): Amended ADU Ordinance
Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll Call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The amended ADU Ordinance was approved 14-0-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll Call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The amended ADU Ordinance was approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Recommit the matter to the Ordinances and Rules Committee: Amended ADU Ordinance
Councillor Harris moved to recommit the matter to the Ordinances and Rules Committee. Roll Call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter approved 14-0-0-1
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to recommit the matter to the Ordinances and Rules Committee. Roll Call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The matter approved 14-0-0-1.” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): Of the Year 51 Community Development Block Grant
Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council on the CDBG Order. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the CDBG order was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council on the CDBG Order. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the CDBG order was approved..” (Motion: Brasco)
Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council on the CDBG Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the CDBG Resolution was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council on the CDBG Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the CDBG Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Brasco)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Appropriation in the amount of $34,167 to purchase a vehicle for the Building Inspection...
Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Acceptance of the Green Communities Competitive Grant in the amount of $152,275
Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): Appropriation in the amount of $61,301 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to purchase a new...
Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Second hand dealers license renewal at 1250 Main Street for Clean Out Your...
Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Second hand dealers license renewal at 108 C River Street for Mint...
Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Massport License application for Ali Ihsan Yildiz – ALVE, LLC at 5514...
Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
Second reading: Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment
Councillor Harris made a motion for a second reading of the matter. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, LaCava. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment was approved for a second reading 12-2-0-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: Brasco, LaCavaCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion for a second reading of the matter. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, LaCava. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment was approved for a second reading 12-2-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Chapter 7 of the General Ordinances of the City of Waltham, entitled “Garbage, Trash and Refuse” amendment
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council Floor. The motion was approved and the matter was tabled.
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council Floor. The motion was approved and the matter was tabled..” (Motion: Harris)
Take off the table: Amending the fines section of the Ordinances related to trash violations (Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances)
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Harris)
Second reading: Amending the fines section of the Ordinances related to trash violations (Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances)
Councillor Harris made a motion for a second reading of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion for a second reading of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Table: Amending the fines section of the Ordinances related to trash violations (Chapter 1 of the General Ordinances)
Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed Committee report from the Cable Access Committee for WCAC reimbursement for PEG Salary/Expenses/Equipment...
Councillor Dunn moved to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed Committee report from the Cable Access Committee for WCAC reimbursement for PEG Salary/Expenses/Equipment for a total of $134,273.68. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dunn moved to suspend Rule 43 to accept a late filed Committee report from the Cable Access Committee for WCAC reimbursement for PEG Salary/Expenses/Equipment for a total of $134,273.68. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Dunn)
Approve: Reimbursement. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the reimbursement for $134,273.68
Councillor Dunn moved to approve the reimbursement. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the reimbursement for $134,273.68 was approved.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dunn moved to approve the reimbursement. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the reimbursement for $134,273.68 was approved..” (Motion: Dunn)
Adjourn
Councillor Harris made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
The minutes say the motion was approved by a voice vote, with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
From the Waltham City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the city’s website has no City Council photos): The Waltham Times candidate profiles, October–November 2025 — Paul Brasco, Tim King (Artie Kronenfeld), Randall LeBlanc, Emma Tzioumis, Carlos Vidal, Anthony LaFauci, Caren Dunn, John McLaughlin (Isabella Lapriore), Joey LaCava (courtesy WCAC), Paul Katz (courtesy LWV) and Robert Logan; League of Women Voters of Waltham candidate pages — Colleen Bradley-MacArthur and Bill Hanley (2023), Sean Durkee and Cathyann Harris (2021). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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