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April 27, 2026
18 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Colleen Bradley-MacArthur, Paul J. Brasco, Randall J. LeBlanc, Emma Tzioumis, Carlos A. Vidal, Anthony LaFauci, Caren Dunn, John J. McLaughlin, Joseph P. LaCava, Sean Durkee, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: Tim King, Bill Hanley
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 4/13/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 4/13/2026. 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 4/13/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 3/23/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval Executive Session 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 Executive Session minutes of 3/23/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Have report sent to the Traffic Commission, the Board of Survey and Planning and the Zoning Board of Appeals
Councillor Bradley-MacArthur made a request to have report sent to the Traffic Commission, the Board of Survey and Planning and the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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 Bradley-MacArthur made a request to have report sent to the Traffic Commission, the Board of Survey and Planning and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Bradley-MacArthur)
Invite Travis Pollack from MAPC and others that he deems appropriate to give his Perfect Fit Parking presentation and the slide deck presented to...
Councillor Bradley-MacArthur made a second request to invite Travis Pollack from MAPC and others that he deems appropriate to give his Perfect Fit Parking presentation and the slide deck presented to City Council. Councillor Katz spoke on the motion stating the information already existed and he was not in favor of the request. The request 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 Bradley-MacArthur made a second request to invite Travis Pollack from MAPC and others that he deems appropriate to give his Perfect Fit Parking presentation and the slide deck presented to City Council. Councillor Katz spoke on the motion stating the information already existed and he was not in favor of the request. The request was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Bradley-MacArthur)
Have the documents sent to the Community Scale consultants who are currently working with our Ordinance and Rules Committee on a comprehensive...
Councillor Bradley-MacArthur made a third request that was approved by a voice vote to have the documents sent to the Community Scale consultants who are currently working with our Ordinance and Rules Committee on a comprehensive zoning review.
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 Bradley-MacArthur made a third request that was approved by a voice vote to have the documents sent to the Community Scale consultants who are currently working with our Ordinance and Rules Committee on a comprehensive zoning review..” (Motion: Bradley-MacArthur)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Committee of the Whole Committee recommendation (approved): Estimated total project costs not to exceed $79,050,136 for the Library...
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for the order. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: Hanley, King. 13-0-2.
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for the order. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, Vidal and Logan. Opposed: None. Absent: Hanley, King. 13-0-2..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Restrictive Covenant for HOME project at the Beaverbrook Apartments for ADA upgrades
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for the order. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Hanley, King. Presiding: Logan. 12-0-2-1
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council for the order. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Hanley, King. Presiding: Logan. 12-0-2-1.” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer of funds in the amount of $44,950 for the paving of the parking lot located at...
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.
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..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer in the amount of $20,000 to supplement the Housing Department general expenses...
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.
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..” (Motion: Durkee)
Act collectively on all Secondhand dealer licenses items 1 – 3
Councillor Vidal made a motion to act collectively on all Secondhand dealer licenses items 1 – 3. 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 Vidal made a motion to act collectively on all Secondhand dealer licenses items 1 – 3. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the committee recommendation (approved)
Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council collectively on items 1-3. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and items 1 – 3 were 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 collectively on items 1-3. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and items 1 – 3 were approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Act collectively on all Tables and Chairs on sidewalks permits items 4 – 10
Councillor Vidal made a motion to act collectively on all Tables and Chairs on sidewalks permits items 4 – 10. 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 Vidal made a motion to act collectively on all Tables and Chairs on sidewalks permits items 4 – 10. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Licenses and Franchises Committee recommendation (approved): Secondhand dealer’s 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 collectively on items 4-10. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and items 4 – 10 were 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 collectively on items 4-10. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and items 4 – 10 were approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Adopt the Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved for a first reading): Loan authorization in the amount of...
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: Loan authorization in the amount of $1,450,000 to purchase a high voltage substation to supply power to service the entire property located...
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: 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, Resolution
Councillor Durkee made a motion to take the 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, Resolution 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 Durkee made a motion to take the 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, Resolution off the table. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Durkee)
Approve: 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, Resolution
Councillor Durkee moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, 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 Durkee moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Boston March 17, 1776, Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Durkee)
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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