City Council 2-25-25

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Participation 00:01:13


Report of the Mayor 00:11:45


Order 2025-008-005 00:33:47

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the reappointment of 3 members to serve on the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee: Denise Roditi-D2 through June 30, 2027; Forest Harrington-D2 through June 30, 2027 (approved at the 2/4/25 Council meeting); John Van Alsten-D3 through June 30, 2025


Order 2025-008-012 00:39:31

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the nomination for appointment of John Randell-D7 to serve on the Agriculture Committee through June 30, 2027.


Order 2025-008-013 00:40:06

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the appointment and reappointment of 4 members to the Loring Advisory Committee: Lee Gagen-D2 appointment to member seat through June 30, 2027; Peter Predella-D3 appointment to member seat through June 30, 2027; William Whynot-D3 appointment to member seat through June 30, 2027; Don Triscitta-D4 reappointment to member seat through June 30, 2027


Order 2025-010 00:40:53

Upon request of the Chair, consideration of three applicants to serve on the Strategic Initiatives and Financial Oversight Committee (SIFOC) for two Council appointed seats through June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2026.


Order 2024-081-001 00:45:01

Upon request of the Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding a proposed Boats and Personal Watercraft Ordinance limiting use on bodies of water in Framingham under 75 acres. SECOND READING


Order 2025-004-001 00:46:17

Upon request of the Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding a change to the composition of the City of Framingham Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee, to include a member of the Framingham Traffic Commission. SECOND READING


Order 2025-003-001 00:47:22

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a report and recommendation regarding acceptance of the HERO Act Provisions.


Order 2025-002-001 00:48:08

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding a Funding Authorization for Police Dispatch Union MOA.


Order 2025-007-001 00:49:02

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding consideration of appropriations from Free Cash.


Order 2024-060 00:56:15

Continued discussion and a vote upon amendments to the Framingham Zoning Ordinance regarding the addition of MBTA Overlay Districts as required by MGL Chapter 40A Section 3a of the Zoning Act.


Order 2025-005-001 00:57:27

Upon request of the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, a recommendation to advertise amendments to the Central Business District to reduce the size of the district map in compliance with the required 4,355 units required by MBTA zoning.


Order 2025-009 01:17:35

Upon request of Councilor Long, a referral to the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee amendments to the Saxonville Village District.


Order 2025-011 01:18:07

Upon request of the School Department, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee requesting consideration of an amendment to Order 2023-103 FY2025-2029 CIP, to add the BLOCKS-Juniper Hill School roof to the already approved Roof Repairs/Replacement Construction-Potter Road and Brophy Schools projects.


Order 2025-012 01:18:32

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee a request for establishment of a special fund pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, Section 531 for the 325th Celebration Committee.


Order 2025-008-007 01:18:45

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of the Mayor's nominee Deborah Lakin-D5 to serve in the resident seat on the Framingham Housing Authority through June 30, 2030.


Approval of Minutes 01:18:59


Report of the Council Chair 01:19:07


Reports of Subcommittees 01:19:42


Reports of Councilors 01:21:12