City Council 12-16-25

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Vote to Enter Executive Session 00:01:06


Recognition 00:01:56

A recognition and celebration of Councilors Steiner and White Harvey upon the end of their Council service.


Public Participation 00:07:55


Citation: Ben Aronson 00:14:50

A citation recognizing artist Ben Aronson-D1 upon his recent painting of the official portrait of State Senate President Emerita Hariette Chandler, and as hung at the State House.


Proclamation: Frederic A. Wallace Day 00:16:53

A joint proclamation recognizing Frederic A. Wallace Day on December 31, 2025 for his service to preserving Framingham's history.


Proclamation: Framingham Public Library 00:37:18

A joint proclamation marking the 170th Anniversary of the Framingham Public Library.


Report of the Mayor 00:42:59


Order 2025-088 00:51:13

Vote to approve a Grant of Location request by Eversource for conduit work on Pusan Road.


Order 2025-087 00:51:56

Upon request of the Mayor, vote may be taken regarding the matter of 97 Franklin Street.


Order 2025-077 00:52:06

Upon request of the Licensing Coordinator, a hearing for the annual renewal of pool table permits for 2026.


Order 2025-008-124 00:53:09

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote upon the appointment of 3 members to serve on the Council on Aging through June 30, 2028: Lucille Riddle-D8 appointment; Luciana Sousa-D8 appointment; Thomas Grove-D8 reappointment; Jennifer Rich self-withdrew on 12/2/25


Order 2025-006-003 00:54:25

Continued 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 City Council December 16, 2025 3 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 (see agenda for the full text of proposed amendments).


Order 2025-071-001 01:39:11

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a report and recommended vote upon the collective bargaining agreement for 1116 Parks & Recreation.


Order 2025-085-001 01:45:57

Upon the request of the Finance Subcommittee, a report and recommendation for vote upon the funding of MOA Library SEIU Local 888.


Order 2025-083-001 01:47:02

Upon request of the Rules, Ordinances and Ethic’s Subcommittee, a possible recommendation and vote regarding the Welcoming Ordinance and/or Framingham's Trust in Local Law Enforcement Ordinance.


Order 2025-078 01:51:25

Upon request of the School Department, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a vote to appropriate funds for the feasibility and design of the Brophy school roof as part of the MSBA Accelerated Repair Program.


Order 2025-086 01:52:01

Upon request of the School Department, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a vote to appropriate funds for the feasibility and design of the Potter Road school roof as part of the MSBA Accelerated Repair Program.


Approval of Minutes 01:52:14


Reports of Subcommittees 01:52:49


Reports of Councilors 01:58:42