Call to Order
00:56Approval of Minutes
01:15Proclamation: SUDC Month
02:16A joint proclamation by the Council and Mayor, recognizing March as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) month.
Order 2026-027
07:14Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, an introduction to and recommendation regarding the hiring of Anthony Kinahan as the Financial Analyst for the City Council.
Appointment of Youth Council Members
11:15Public Participation
20:30Referrals to the Appointments Subcommittee
22:36(Agenda items 5-9)
Order 2026-003-001
23:51Upon request of the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, request for the Council to hold a public hearing regarding zoning amendments to Clark's Hill.
Order 2026-004-001
01:04:28Upon request of the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, request for the Council to hold a public hearing regarding zoning amendments to Eagle Rock.
Order 2026-022-001
01:40:11Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation and continued opportunity to hear public input on the proposed purchase of property and building at 97 Franklin Street and amending Order No 2024-035-001, adopted by the City Council on June 4, 2024, to allow for the purchase of property and building located at 97 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto, instead of the purchase of 196-200 Concord Street.
Report of the Mayor
01:45:30Update on CFO Position
01:51:32An update from the Mayor regarding the filling of the Chief Financial Officer position
Order 2026-025
02:04:34Upon Request of the Licensing Coordinator approval of Frank Sacchetti and Robert McGonagle, Frosty Ice Cream, Hawker/Peddler Licenses.
Order 2026-026
02:05:00Upon Request of the Licensing Coordinator, an application to consider a Second- hand Articles, Junk, Old Metals License for National Rarities, LLC at 92 Worcester Road April 7-10, 2026.
Update on Equity Audit Findings
02:05:22An update from Jesse Edwards, Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer, upon next steps following the Equity Audit Findings.
Order 2026-013-001
02:53:46Upon request of the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote for the City Council to advertise a public hearing to consider amendments to the Framingham Zoning Ordinances Section 435 Attachment 1 Table of Uses to add a new Footnote 8a in Table 1 and Attachment 2 adding Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of .35 or .40 to the column for One and Two Family in the G zone. Further that the City Council submit the zoning amendments to the Planning Board within 14 days to hold a separate public hearing for recommendation on same as required by MGL ch. 40a sec 5.
Order 2026-023-001
03:02:06Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding a transfer from free cash to support the Snow and Ice operations of the City for the payment of all necessary expenses of the City for the Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) totaling $1,500,000.
Order 2026-009-001
03:02:42Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation for the approval of the MOA for Crossing Guards SEIU 1156 Local.
Order 2025-074-002
03:03:30Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the FY2027-FY2031 Recommended Capital Improvement Program (formerly Plan).
5th Tuesday City Council Meetings
03:04:17A discussion regarding focus topics for the 5th Tuesday's of the month Council meetings.