City Council 6-17-25

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Participation 00:02:15


Proclamation: Peter Salem Day 00:24:34

A joint proclamation declaring June 17, 2025 as Peter Salem Day in the City of Framingham and in recognition of his contributions to the Revolutionary War.


Update Regarding Open Meeting Law Complaint 00:27:38

An update to provide the determination of the Attorney General's Office regarding an Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Geoffrey Epstein on 1/21/25.


Report of the Mayor 00:31:05


Order 2025-031 00:58:22

Vote to approve a grant of location request by Eversource to install conduit on South Street. Tabled at the 6/10/25 Council meeting pending background.


Order 2025-008-028 01:01:13

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the reappointment of Thomas Abdella-D1 to serve the Traffic Commission in the business community member seat through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-029 01:02:38

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the consideration of the appointment and reappointment of Constables through June 30, 2028 — Appointment: Bryce Nardizzi, Linda Medlar — Reappointment: Barry Sims, Scott Gonfrade, Henry Ohrenberger, Sean McCarthy, William Pecket


Order 2025-008-030 01:03:45

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the appointment of 3 members to serve on the 2030 Council: Tatiana Boria-D4 through June 30, 2028; Steve Wezelman-D3 through June 30, 2028; Giovanna Miranda-D3 through June 30, 2027


Order 2025-008-031 01:04:05

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the appointment and reappointment of 3 members to serve on the Cultural Council through June 30, 2028: Katerina Koliovska-Tobaygo- D5 appointment; Lois Levick-D2 appointment; Joel Winett-D3 reappointment


Order 2025-008-032 01:04:31

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the appointment of Ted Cosgrove-D6 and the reappointment of Mitchell Matroin- D8 to serve on the Planning Board through June 30, 2026.


Order 2025-008-033 01:04:49

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Fred Stratmann-D8 to serve on the Police Advisory Council through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-034 01:05:05

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Kristina Johnson-D7 to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals through June 30, 2027.


Order 2025-036 01:05:24

Upon request of Councilor Long, a referral to the Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee regarding an ordinance to limit decibels of outdoor equipment.


Order 2024-072-001 01:05:44

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation upon a vote regarding the FY2026 Capital Budget and Enterprise Budget. SECOND READING


Discussion with Police Department 01:13:58

Discussion with Police Chief Lester Baker regarding the body camera program


Discussion with Fire Department 01:25:57

Discussion with Fire Chief Michael Dutcher and Assistant Chief John Schultz regarding operations


Discussion with Erin Hastings 02:02:56

Executive Director Erin Hastings- Middlesex Regional Emergency Communications Center


Order 2025-027-001 02:08:35

Upon request of the Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote upon the consideration of proposed amendments to the Demolition Delay Ordinance.


Order 2025-035-001 02:26:37

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee a recommendation and vote regarding the matter of acceptance of FY26 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Federal Funding Allocation.


Order 2025-047 02:46:56

Upon request of the Council, a newly drafted map by the Director of Planning & Development, depicting proposed amendments to the Central Business District including a reduction on the side streets.


Order 2025-006-001 03:08:04

A review and vote upon proposed amendments drafted by Solicitor Fallon, at the request of the Council, to the City of Framingham Zoning Codes, to add the City Council as a Special Permit Granting Authority for multifamily, mixed-use buildings, mixed-use complexes, assisted living facilities, neighborhood cluster developments and open space cluster developments for construction of building, buildings or structures having a total gross floor area of 75,000 or more square feet


Order 2025-032-001 03:15:41

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote regarding FY2025 year-end transfers. SECOND READING


Order 2025-033-001 03:16:32

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote regarding a transfer of stabilization funds for Mary Dennison project. SECOND READING


Order 2025-034-001 03:18:03

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote regarding an appropriation to pay prior year bills. SECOND READING


Approval of Minutes 03:18:56