City Council 11-18-25

Grant of location gas main work for Eversource on Colonel James Halpin Drive.

A discussion with Deputy Police Chief Sean Riley regarding procedures on immigration issues.

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 (see agenda for full text of proposed amendments)

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the consideration of a transfer of Handicap Parking Fines to the Disability Commission.

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the reappointment of John Van Alsten-D3 to serve on the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee through June 30, 2028.

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the reappointment of Michael Cunningham-D2 to serve on the Cable Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028.

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the reappointment of Eric Finn-D5 to serve on the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee through June 30, 2028.

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the appointment of Andrew Kaluzny-D1 to serve on the Fair Housing Committee through June 30, 2028.

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the reappointment of Bruce Wester-D3 as the Republican Registrar of Voters through March 31, 2027and the appointment of Maria Robinson-D3 as the Democratic Registrar of Voters through March 31, 2028.

Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the appointment of 5 members to serve on the Women, Children and Families Commission: • Carolyn Assa-D1- reappointment through June 30, 2028 • Michelle Barton-D1- appointment business/non-profit seat through June 30, 2027 • Nicollette Reiss-D5- appointment through June 30, 2028 • Tammy Richardson-D3 appointment through June 30, 2026 • Tania Blanco-D1 appointment business/non-profit seat through June 30, 2028

Upon request of the Mayor, referral to the Finance Subcommittee of the FY2027- FY2031 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan.

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an appropriation of Affordable Housing Funds.

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, the reappointment of Matthew Brown-D2 to serve on the Human Relations Commission through June 30, 2028.

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, the appointment of Francis Alves-D2 and Steven McCarthy-D3 to serve as associate members of the Zoning Board of Appeals through June 30, 2026.