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September 14, 2026
26 recorded votes, 26 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
During the meeting:
- Tim King recused from the vote on: Compensation Ordinance to amend the existing pay charts for non-union employees.
Every vote, in order
Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of August 13, 2026
Councillor LeBlanc moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of August 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 August 13, 2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Suspend Rule 8 to take the McDevitt Eighth Grade Civic Sidewalk Project Resolution out of order
President Logan made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the McDevitt Eighth Grade Civic Sidewalk Project Resolution 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
“President Logan made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 8 to take the McDevitt Eighth Grade Civic Sidewalk Project Resolution out of order..” (Motion: Logan)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members
President Logan made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members.
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
“President Logan made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee members..” (Motion: Logan)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference
President Logan moved 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
“President Logan moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Logan)
Approve: Matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the McDevitt Eighth Grade Civic Sidewalk Project Resolution
President Logan moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the McDevitt Eighth Grade Civic Sidewalk Project 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
“President Logan moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the McDevitt Eighth Grade Civic Sidewalk Project Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Logan)
Public Hearings
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Public hearing: Secondhand Dealers license at 56 Felton Street for More Than Words
Councillor Vidal 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 Vidal made a motion to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Approve: Public hearing: Secondhand Dealers license at 56 Felton Street for More Than Words
Councillor Vidal moved for approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Secondhand Dealers license for More than Words at 56 Felton Street 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 for approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Secondhand Dealers license for More than Words at 56 Felton Street was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
Communications from the Mayor
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $208,096 from the Massachusetts Executive...
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)
Approve: Acceptance of a grant in the amount of $208,096 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence to be used by the...
Councillor Katz made a motion for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote 5.
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 for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote 5..” (Motion: Katz)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Transfer in the amount of $98,672.05 towards the construction phase of the Green...
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)
Suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member City Engineer Robert Winn
Councillor Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member City Engineer Robert Winn.
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 that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 9 to hear from off committee member City Engineer Robert Winn..” (Motion: Katz)
Approve: Transfer in the amount of $98,672.05 towards the construction phase of the Green Infrastructure Retrofit Project at the Embassy Garage
Councillor Katz moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote 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 Katz moved approval of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote Applications and Licenses All Applications and Licenses referred to the Licenses and Franchises Committee..” (Motion: Katz)
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: National Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
Councillor Vidal moved 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 Vidal moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Approve: National Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
Councillor Vidal moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the National Hispanic Heritage Month 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 Vidal moved approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the National Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Vidal)
The Director of Information Technology be invited to appear before the Committee of the Whole to discuss the City’s current use of artificial...
Councillor Vidal made a request that the Director of Information Technology be invited to appear before the Committee of the Whole to discuss the City’s current use of artificial intelligence technologies, any existing policies, practices, or safeguards relating to their use, and considerations regarding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in municipal operations. Further, the Director discuss any recommendations or guidance he may have for the City Council as the City considers the opportunities and potential risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence. 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 Vidal made a request that the Director of Information Technology be invited to appear before the Committee of the Whole to discuss the City’s current use of artificial intelligence technologies, any existing policies, practices, or safeguards relating to their use, and considerations regarding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in municipal operations. Further, the Director discuss any recommendations or guidance he may have for the City Council as the City considers the opportunities and potential risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence. The request was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Vidal)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Yolanda Resolution
Councillor Hanley moved 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 moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Hanley)
Approve: Yolanda Resolution
Councillor Hanley moved for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Yolanda Cellucci 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 for approval. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Yolanda Cellucci Resolution was approved..” (Motion: Hanley)
Tabled Items
Take off the table: Loan Authorization $2,125,684 Water/Street/ Sewer
Councillor Katz 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 Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Katz)
Second and final reading: Loan Authorization $2,125,684 Water/Street/ Sewer
Councillor Katz made a motion for a second and final reading of the matter. 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. Approved: 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 Katz made a motion for a second and final reading of the matter. 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. Approved: 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Katz)
Take off the table: Loan Authorization $1,675,000 Zetron Max alerting/radio control system
Councillor Katz 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 Katz made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off the table..” (Motion: Katz)
Second and final reading: Loan Authorization $1,675,000 Zetron Max alerting/radio control system
Councillor Katz made a motion for a second and final reading of the matter. 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. Approved: 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 Katz made a motion for a second and final reading of the matter. 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. Approved: 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Katz)
Take off the table: Compensation Ordinance to amend the existing pay charts for non-union employees
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. Tim King recused from this item.
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: Compensation Ordinance to amend the existing pay charts for non-union employees
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote for a second 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. Tim King recused from this item.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote for a second reading..” (Motion: Harris)
Suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference: Compensation Ordinance to amend the existing pay charts for non-union employees
Councillor Harris 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 Harris made a motion to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: Harris)
Third and final reading: Compensation Ordinance to amend the existing pay charts for non-union employees
Councillor Harris made a motion for a third and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: King. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-1-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Tim King recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion for a third and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: King. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-1-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Adjourn
Councillor LaFauci 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 LaFauci made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote..” (Motion: LaFauci)
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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