A public hearing to consider the creation of a Traffic Department in accordance with the Framingham Home Rule Charter, Article V, Section 1 involving the adoption of an Ordinance that codifies the Departments organization, and the adoption of changes to the City's personnel classification plan to create or modify the necessary position. (Item to be tabled to a future meeting.)
Upon request of the Licensing Coordinator, a vote to approve a new application for Billiard Table License 135 Bar Restaurant and Lounge Corp., 672 Waverly Street.
Upon request of the Licensing Coordinator, a vote to amend license- Flammables and Combustible Liquids for Alltown 696 Worcester Road.
Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of FY2025 year-end transfers.
Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of transfer of stabilization funds for Mary Denison project.
Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an appropriation to pay prior year bills.
Upon request of Councilor Mallach, a referral to the Planning and Zoning subcommittee for evaluation of “Footnote 8” in the Table of Uses that states, “The Zoning Board of Appeals shall not grant a special permit for a nonconforming lot or structure. The Lot and structure shall conform to the existing area, frontage, width, setback, and lot coverage requirements applicable to the zoning districts in which they are located. Off-street parking shall be provided for both dwelling units in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section IV.B.”
Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee reappointment of Thomas Abdella-D1 to serve the Traffic Commission in the business community member seat through June 30, 2028.
Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of the reappointment of 7 Constables.
Upon request of the Community Development Department, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee the matter regarding acceptance of FY26 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Federal Funding Allocation.
Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an appropriation of the schools SPED reserve fund for FY25.
Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an appropriation of the schools SPED reserve fund for FY25.
Upon request of the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, that the City Council votes to advertise the proposed amendments to the SPGA for public hearing; and further vote to refer the proposed amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing as required by MGL ch 40a Sec 5. Amendments are as follows: To amend the Framingham Zoning Ordinances Chapter 435 Section 46 Special Permits and Special Permit Granting Authority, and Section 435 Attachment I - Table of Uses, to add the City Council as the Special Permit Granting Authority for multi-family, mixed-use and mixed-use complex and assisted living facilities for buildings with a gross floor area over 75,000 sq.ft.; further amending Section 435 Attachment I Table of Uses by amending footnotes 9 & 10 to read "Mixed-use structures and mixed-use complexes over 30,000 square feet but not greater than 75,000 square feet shall require a Special Permit from the Planning Board. Multifamily structures with over 30,000 square feet but not greater than 75,000 square feet shall require a special permit from the Planning Board. All multi-family, mixed-used, mixed-use complex buildings including assisted living facilities with a gross floor area of greater than 75,000 square feet shall require a Special Permit from the City Council.
Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a vote recommendation to reappointment of Karen Beauregard-D6 and Fred Stratman-D8 to serve on the Board of Health through June 30, 2028.
Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a vote recommendation to appointment Peter Knapp-D6 to serve on the Framingham Historic District Commission through June 30, 2026.
A discussion to inform residents of the Welcoming Ordinance.
Upon request of the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, a public hearing to consider 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. SECOND READING
Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote upon the Operating and Enterprise Budgets for FY2026. FIRST READING