City Council 4-15-25

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Participation 00:01:12


Discussion with State Delegation 00:19:13

A discussion with Senator Spilka and Representatives Donaghue, Gregoire, Lewis, and Sousa regarding various important topics as related to the community of Framingham and its residents.


Report of the Mayor 01:41:20


Order 2025-025 01:48:45

Upon Request of the Licensing Coordinator approval of Frank Sacchetti and Robert McGonagle, Frosty Ice Cream, Hawker/Peddler Licenses.


Order 2025-026 01:53:36

Upon Request of the Licensing Coordinator, approval annual license renewals for 2nd hand articles, junk and old metals various vendors.


Order 2025-008-021 01:55:19

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the nomination of Wayne Clark-D8 to serve on the Police Advisory Council through June 30, 2027.


Order 2025-008-018 01:55:54

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the nomination of Wayne Clark-D8 to serve on the Police Advisory Council through June 30, 2027.


Order 2025-008-019 01:56:27

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the nomination of Christian Rivera- Public Health Inspector to serve on the Eastern Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission (EMMCC).


Order 2025-008-020 01:57:00

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the nominations of Damon Arujo-D6 through June 30, 2027 and Steven Straight-D7 through June 30, 2028 to serve on the Cultural Council.


Discussion on Economic Development Corporation 01:57:36

An update from and discussion with Doug Lawrence, Chair of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) regarding efforts upon its recent establishment.


Discussion with Parks and Rec. 02:12:05

An update from and discussion with James Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation regarding the status of facilities, projects and general efforts.


Update from Administration 02:38:31

An update from the Mayor and Chief Operating Officer on major real estate projects and plans for the City's real property assets, including the current financial situation and future for the Community Center project.


Order 2025-019-001 03:06:45

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the matter of the Community Preservation Committee's (CPC) recommended projects for FY2025. FIRST READING


Order 2025-022-001 03:08:28

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the consideration of re-appropriation of CPA funds. FIRST READING


Order 2025-023-001 03:10:09

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the matter of an appropriation of opioid stabilization funds for the Opioid Task Force FY25 budget. FIRST READING


Order 2025-024-001 03:11:04

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding an appropriation of opioid stabilization funds for grant. FIRST READING


Order 2025-021 03:12:12

Upon request of SEB Housing, referral to the Finance Subcommittee, approval of affordable rents and affordable unit income limits for Bancroft Lofts, Union House, and Modera (Mill Creek).


Report of the Council Chair 03:13:02