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April 13, 2026
23 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, Paul J. Brasco, Tim King, Randall J. LeBlanc, Emma Tzioumis, 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:
- Tim King recused from the vote on: Approval of the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 3/23/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 3/23/2026. 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 LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 3/23/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 3/9/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval Executive Session minutes of 3/9/2026. 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 LeBlanc moved approval Executive Session minutes of 3/9/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Communications from the Mayor
Table: To go into Executive Session for strategy to discuss various real estate matters existing and some new
Councillor LeBlanc made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table this matter until the end of the meeting.
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 LeBlanc made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table this matter until the end of the meeting..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Approval of the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the...
Councillor Katz made a motion to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. 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. Tim King recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz made a motion to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve: acceptance of a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to purchase fire safety equipment...
Councillor Katz moved for approval. 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. Tim King recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz moved for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Appropriation in the amount of $55,000 for continuing the “Comprehensive Zoning...
Councillor Katz made a motion to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. 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 Katz made a motion to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Katz)
Hear from off Committee member Solicitor Katherine Laughman
Councillor LaFauci made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to hear from off Committee member Solicitor Katherine Laughman.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to hear from off Committee member Solicitor Katherine Laughman..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Approve: Appropriation in the amount of $55,000 for continuing the “Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map Update” services
The motion to approve the appropriation 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. The motion was made by Paul S. Katz (“Councillor Katz moved for approval”) before the discussion recorded in the minutes.
From the minutes
“The motion to approve the appropriation was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved..” (Motion: Katz)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): Year 52 Community Development Block Grant Program
Councillor Hanley moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council on the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the 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 Hanley moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council on the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Hanley)
Councillor Hanley moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for the order. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the 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 Hanley moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for the order. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the order was approved..” (Motion: Hanley)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): FY24 – FY26 MA Telecommunicator Emergency Response Task Force (TERT) Grant in the amount of...
Councillor Katz 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 Katz 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: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation of $35,339.91 for the Disability Services Commission
Councillor Katz 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 Katz 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: Katz)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $50,000 to supplement the Police Department medical...
Councillor Katz 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 Katz 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: Katz)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Grant of Location at 195 Bear Hill Road for Eversource
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): Secondhand dealer’s renewal at 471 Main Street for The Tool Shed
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 Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Time extension for Special Permit Order #36591 at 1432 Main Street
Councillor Harris 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The minutes list each councillor’s vote but give no tally or stated result; with 14 in favor and 0 opposed, MassVoter shows the motion as passed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Time extension for Special Permit Order #31842 at 850,910,920-940 Winter Street
Councillor Harris 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The minutes list each councillor’s vote but give no tally or stated result; with 14 in favor and 0 opposed, MassVoter shows the motion as passed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Time extension for Special Permit Order #36590 at 460 Totten Pond Road
Councillor Harris 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). The minutes list each councillor’s vote but give no tally or stated result; with 14 in favor and 0 opposed, MassVoter shows the motion as passed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris 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, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: Logan..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Approval of a loan authorization in the...
Councillor Durkee 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 for a first reading.
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 Durkee 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 for a first reading..” (Motion: Durkee)
Table: Approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $10,536,466 for the owner’s project management (OPM) and design services required for the...
Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter 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 Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the matter on the Council Floor..” (Motion: Durkee)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Mayor’s Communication regarding the Executive Session
Councillor LeBlanc made a motion to take the Mayor’s Communication regarding the Executive Session off the table. 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 LeBlanc made a motion to take the Mayor’s Communication regarding the Executive Session off the table. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Go into executive session, with the City Clerk as clerk of the session
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the City Clerk be the Clerk of the executive session. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved that the City Clerk be the Clerk of the executive session. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and President Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adjourn
Councillor LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
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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