City Council 10-7-25

Open Agenda

City Clerk Announcements on Upcoming Election 00:01:09


Public Participation 00:06:38


Moment of Silence for Keith Cashman 00:19:46


Citation: Police Chief Lester Baker 00:20:33

A citation recognizing Police Chief, Lester Baker, for his recent graduation of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.


Proclamation: Pilgrim Day Camp Day 00:22:27

A joint proclamation recognizing Sunday October 5, 2025 as Pilgrim Day Camp Day in the City of Framingham.


Proclamation: Indigenous Peoples Day 00:22:59

A joint proclamation recognizing Monday October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Framingham.


Proclamation: Guatemalan Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month 00:26:47

A joint proclamation recognizing Guatemala's Independance Day and Hispanic Heritage Month.


Report of the Mayor 00:30:47


Order 2025-063-001 00:33:49

Upon request of the City Engineer, Department of Public Works, a vote upon the acceptance of the following roadways as public roadways: Candlestick Lane, Gaslight Lane, and Lantern Road.


Discussion on FOIA Requests 00:36:15

A discussion with PJ Iverson, Super Records Officer for the City of Framingham, regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Postponed at the 9/18/25 Council Meeting.


Presentation on Equity Audit Findings 00:50:05

A discussion with Jesse Edwards, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and a presentation by Bird Guess, President and CEO of the Racial Equity Group, upon the recent Equity Audit findings.


Order 2025-057-001 01:46:02

Upon request of the Community Preservation Committee, a correction and vote upon the Council's approval of project CPA26-001, Accessible Dock at Waushakum Beach.


Order 2025-053-001 01:47:21

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a report and recommendation for vote regarding affordable rents and affordable unit income limits for The Buckley Apartments.


Order 2025-050-001 01:53:24

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a report and recommendation for a vote upon an appropriation for the Middlesex Regional Emergency Communications Center (MRECC) FY26 budget. FIRST READING


Order 2025-008-069 01:55:04

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote regarding the reappointment of Andrew D'Amico-D6 to serve on the Community Development Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-070 01:55:58

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote regarding the appointment of Ilissa Bruser-D1 to serve on the Team Framingham Steering Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-071 01:56:35

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote regarding the reappointment of Sean Bilodeau-D8 to serve on the Sustainability Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-072 01:57:11

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote regarding the reappointment of Sharmilee Balasubramanian-D3 to serve in the Commissioner At Large Seat for the Traffic Commission through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-006-002 01:58:01

Continued review and possible 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 2025-008-073 02:04:34

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of the appointment of Mishelle Gonzalez-D2 to serve as a member of the Women, Children and Families Commission through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-074 02:04:47

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of the appointment of Kevin Durazo-D4 to fill a member seat of the Cushing Memorial Chapel Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-075 02:05:11

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Bruce Wester-D3 to serve in the member seat of the Registrar of Voters through March 31, 2027.


Order 2025-008-076 02:05:22

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of David Anderson-D2 and Kevin Walsh-D5 to serve in member seats of the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-077 02:05:38

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Ben Gustafson-D6 for a member seat and the appointment of Subramaniam Moorthy-D3 for a youth seat of the Bikes, Pedestrian and Trails Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-078 02:06:05

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Donna Silva-D3 to a member seat on the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-079 02:06:18

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Rebecca Glenn-D8 to a member seat of the Human Relations Commission through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-081 02:06:28

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Robert Devane-D6 to serve in a member seat of the Police Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-065 02:06:42

Upon request of the Chair, a referral to the Economic Development Subcommittee the matter regarding the recent presentation and materials presented by Dillan Patel, Massachusetts Department of Energy, regarding the Opt-In Specialized Building Code.


Approval of Minutes 02:08:09


Report of the Council Chair 02:10:02


Reports of Councilors 02:12:34