City Council 5-7-24

Open Agenda

Discussion: Goodnow Lane Parcel 00:00:00

Upon request of the Mayor, a discussion with the Council regarding the potential to sell parcel 105-90-1190-000, off Goodnow Lane, as shown on the current Assessor’s map.


Call to Order 00:00:56


Team Framingham 00:01:48

An update from Team Framingham upon the accomplishments of runners of the 2024 Boston Marathon.


Citations 00:17:45

Citations to recognize and honor the contributions of Anna Adams, Brenna McCarthy, and Mark Connor Bingham


Public Participation 00:19:34


Presentation: Energize Framingham 00:25:36

A presentation by Energize Framingham regarding a Photovoltaic Array Feasibility Study for the Farley project, from Gale Associates/Solar Design Associates, submitted April 2023


Report of the Mayor 00:51:15


Order 2024-006 01:00:28

Grant of Location request, pole on Water Street.


Order 2024-007-001 01:21:24

Upon request of the Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee a recommendation regarding the matter of an amendment to Article 1, Section 3.3 of General Bylaws to include the Cushing Memorial Chapel Advisory Committee. FIRST READING


Order 2024-031-001 (POSTPONED) 01:23:22

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding acceptance of FY25 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Federal Funding Allocation.


Order 2024-022-001 (POSTPONED) 01:23:26

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee a recommendation regarding the request to rescind the Opioid Settlement revenue as a funding source into the Stabilization Fund.


Order 2024-017-001 01:23:32

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a report and recommendation regarding the Community Preservation Committee's (CPC) recommended FY2024 projects. SECOND READING


Order 2024-024-001 01:24:37

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding an increase to affordable housing rental rates for Bancroft Lofts, Mill Creek and Union House apartments.


Order 2024-027-001 01:26:24

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding a request for distribution from the Special Education Reserve Fund by the School Department.


Order 2024-028-001 01:28:14

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the establishment of a Special Purpose Stabilization Fund for revenue received from Avery Dennison per the remediation agreement for the Dennison Park Improvements Project; and appropriation of said funds to the project.


Order 2024-029-001 01:31:55

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the request for appropriation from Free Cash for shortfall in FY2024 budget line items for Debt Service.


Order 2024-023 01:33:19

Upon request of the Council Chair, referral to the Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee the matter regarding an amendment to the Wage Theft Ordinance Section 5- Worker Protection Advisory Committee and a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee the nominees of members to the Worker Protection Advisory Committee as recommended by the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, Worcester Framingham Labor Council, New England Regional Councill of Carpenters, Metro Building Trades Council and MetroWest Worker Center.


Reports of Subcommittees 01:34:10


Reports of Councilors 01:36:56