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May 11, 2026
23 recorded votes, 23 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, Bill Hanley, John J. McLaughlin, Joseph P. LaCava, Sean Durkee, Paul S. Katz, Cathyann Harris, Robert G. Logan
Absent: Caren Dunn
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of 4/27/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 4/27/2026. 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 4/27/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of 4/13/2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval Executive Session 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 Executive Session minutes of 4/13/2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Thanking Boston Dynamics former CEO Robert Playter out of order
Councillor Hanley made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Thanking Boston Dynamics former CEO Robert Playter out of order.
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 made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the Resolution Thanking Boston Dynamics former CEO Robert Playter out of order..” (Motion: Hanley)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off-committee member Boston Dynamic former CEO Robert Playter
Councillor Hanley made a motion to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off-committee member Boston Dynamic former CEO Robert Playter. 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 Hanley made a motion to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off-committee member Boston Dynamic former CEO Robert Playter. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference
Councillor Hanley move 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 Hanley move to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Approve: Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote the Resolution Thanking Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter
Councillor Hanley moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote the Resolution Thanking Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter 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 approval of the Resolution. The motion was approved by a voice vote the Resolution Thanking Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter was approved..” (Motion: Hanley)
Public Hearings
Have the Law Department opine and provide recommended language and amendments to the RCI zoning language based upon the Community Scale Consulting...
Councillor Harris made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Law Department opine and provide recommended language and amendments to the RCI zoning language based upon the Community Scale Consulting Report that everyone had received earlier in the day for the next Ordinances and Rules Committee meeting 5/18/26.
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 request that was approved by a voice vote to have the Law Department opine and provide recommended language and amendments to the RCI zoning language based upon the Community Scale Consulting Report that everyone had received earlier in the day for the next Ordinances and Rules Committee meeting 5/18/26..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $8,640,291 for the acquisition...
Councillor Durkee 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 Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference..” (Motion: Durkee)
First reading: Approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $8,640,291 for the acquisition of the building located at 600 Main Street and...
Councillor Durkee made a motion for a first reading. 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 for a first reading. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Durkee)
Committee Reports
Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): An appropriation in the amount of $1,296,507 to pay the remaining snow expenses incurred...
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): Acceptance of a pair of wooden skate guards from Robert Dagostino for the City Hall Museum Room
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): Acceptance of a book by Yasmin Azad titled “Stay, Daughter, A Memoir of a Muslim GIRLHOOD”...
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): Acceptance of Grover Cronin Panty Hose, National Geographic Magazine November 1957, Boston...
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): Secondhand dealer’s license renewal at 487 Moody Street for Milano Gold
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 license renewal at 709 Main Street for Reclaim Chic
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 license renewal at 139 Moody Street Unit 1 for L&V...
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): Tables and Chairs on Sidewalks Permit at 361 Moody Street for Vinotta...
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 (filed): Resolution Requiring Solar Energy Systems for all Large Developments in Waltham
Councillor Harris 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 filed.
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 that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote, and the matter was filed..” (Motion: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Best Practices Checklist and Department Cost Estimates on Impact of Intensity...
Councillor Harris 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.
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“Councillor Harris 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: Harris)
Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Handicap Resolution
Councillor Harris 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.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Harris 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: Harris)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Loan Authorization in the amount of $10,536,466 for OPM and design services for new Police Station 155 Lexington Street
Councillor Durkee made a motion to take matter 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 matter off the table. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Durkee)
Second and final reading: Loan Authorization in the amount of $10,536,466 for OPM and design services for new Police Station 155 Lexington Street
Councillor Durkee moved for a second and final reading. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. 13-0-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, 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).
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved for a second and final reading. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Adjourn
Councillor Harris made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
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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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