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Waltham City Council Minutes of the Meeting of October 27, 2025 President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Isabella Lapriore of the Waltham Times was recognized as recording the meeting. Present: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, Vidal and President McLaughlin. Absent: None. City Clerk Vizard recited the Council Prayer followed by President McLaughlin leading all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councillor Durkee asked for a moment of silence for all the military that have served past and present. Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 10/14/2025. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved. City Clerk Vizard read Rule 86. First Public Hearing: 17-25 Street Opening at 88 Hammond Street for Zhou Chen Attorney Brett Francis, 10 Hammer Street, Waltham, MA, representing the petitioner spoke in favor of the petition. With no one in favor, no one in opposition and no one else in a neutral position of the petition President McLaughlin closed that part of the public hearing and opened the hearing up to questions from Councillors. Councillors Durkee, Logan, LaCava, Katz, Harris and LaFauci spoke on the matter. Attorney Francis provided answers. With no further questions President McLaughlin referred the matter to the Public Works and Public Safety Committee. Second Public Hearing: Extended Hours at 789 Main Street for McDonald’s Real Estate Company Clerk Vizard read the public hearing notice. Attorney Joseph Connors, 142 Chaffee Avenue, Waltham, MA, representing the petitioner spoke in favor of the petition. Peter Tran, 15 Bacon Street, Waltham, MA spoke in a neutral position. With no one else in favor, no one in opposition and no one in a neutral position to the petition President McLaughlin closed that part of the public hearing and opened the hearing up to questions from Councillors. Councillors Durkee, Logan, LaCava, McMenimen, Katz, Harris, Vidal and LaFauci spoke on the matter. Richard Hogan and Ron Noloof, Representatives of Hogan Co., 10 Oceana Way, Norwood Ma answered questions. With no further questions President McLaughlin referred the matter to the Licenses and Franchises Committee. Applications and Licenses All Applications and Licenses referred to the Licenses and Franchises Committee. 1. Fuel Storage Renewal – 800 South Street – US REIF Watermill Center Mass LLC 2. Class 1 License Renewal – 85 Linden Street – Lotus Motorsports Inc. 3. Class 2 License Renewal – 143 Prospect Street – Prospect Automotive Sale & Service Inc. 4. Class 2 License Renewal – 97R Linden Street – ABKO Auto Body and Paint Inc. 5. Class 2 License Renewal – 260 Bear Hill Road – Global Lease Group, Inc. 6. Extended Hours Renewal – 806 Main Street – Wendy’s Properties, LLC. 7. Extended Hours Renewal – 34-36 Elm Street – Despensa Familiar, Inc. 8. Extended Hours Renewal – 821 Main Street – Global Montello Group Corp #774 1 9. Extended Hours Renewal – 1033 Trapelo Road – Global Montello Group Corp. #2762 10. Extended Hours Renewal – 511 Totten Pond Road – Global Montello Group Corp. #782 11. Extended Hours Renewal – 1074 Main Street – Veronica’s 12. Massport Application – 76 Indian Road – Amandeep Rampal Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances • Flock Camera Resolution Clerk Vizard read the Resolution. Councillors Logan, Harris, Bradley-MacArthur and Durkee spoke on the Resolution. Councillor Logan made a request to have the Chief of Police attend the next Committee of the Whole meeting, on Monday, November 3, 2025, for the purpose of discussing the recent Flock cameras in Waltham. Additionally, that the Chief provide to the City Council in advance of the meeting copies of any and all contracts and or agreements between Flock Safety Systems and the City of Waltham and or any of its departments or representatives and or all contracts and or agreements with Flock Safety Systems to which the City of Waltham and or any of its departments or representatives is a party or signatory. It was further requested that the Chief of Police provide a map in advance of the meeting showing all of the current and planned locations for Flock cameras in Waltham. The request was approved by a voice vote. The Resolution was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Committee Reports Committee of the Whole 1. The Committee of the Whole recommended the Recovery Awareness Month Resolution be approved. Councillor Lacava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the Resolution was approved. 2. The Committee of the Whole recommended the confirmation of the appointment of Luke Stanton, Waltham, Massachusetts as First City Solicitor and to confirm the appointment as First Assistant City Solicitor for a two-year term be approved. Councillor Lacava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, Vidal and McLaughlin. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Approved 15-0-0. Economic and Community Development 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee recommended the Bike Sharing Resolution be approved as amended with the following wording: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Waltham City Council and Mayor work with the Chief Procurement Officer to implement a Bike Share Program by Spring 2026. Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1. 2 Finance 1. The Finance Committee recommended funding in the amount of $74,500 for the continuation of the Illicit Discharge & Detection Elimination (IDDE) program be approved. Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 2. The Finance Committee recommended a transfer in the amount of $13,628 from the Stabilization Fund for the calendar year 2025 membership dues for the 128 Business Council Community be approved. Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 3. The Finance Committee recommended a transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Stabilization Fund for the Benevolent Fund for the Mayor’s Office be approved. Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, Logan. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-2-0-1. Licenses and Franchises 1. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the grant of location at 25 Tavern Road for Ferdinand & Marie Michel be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 2. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the Class 2 license renewal at 1486 Main Street for European Auto Solutions, LLC. be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 3. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the Class 2 license renewal at 44 Charles Street for P.P.A. Inc. be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 4. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the Class 2 license renewal at 50 Thayer Rd. for Hull Corporation, Inc. be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 5. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the Class 2 license renewal at 935R Main Street for Pilicy Auto & Yacht Inc. be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 3 6. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the Class 2 license renewal at 50 River Street for Absolute Auto Sales be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 7. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the extended hours renewal at 677 Moody Street for MK and Company, LLC. be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 8. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the extended hours renewal at 591 Moody Street for 7-Eleven #37504A be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. 9. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the extended hours renewal at 1335 Main Street for Waltham Fuel Inc. be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved. Tabled Items • 66 Brewster Road (Tabled 6/9/25) • Loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road (Tabled 10/6/25) Councillor McMenimen recused herself. Councillor Durkee made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road off the table. Councillor Durkee moved for second and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: McMenimen. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-0-1-1. • Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments (Tabled 10/6/25) Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments off the table. Councillor Harris moved for second reading of the matter. The motion was approved by a voice vote. Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to suspend Rule 43. Councillor Harris moved for a third and final reading. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1. 4 Recessed Public Hearings • Special Permit application at 305 Second Avenue for Middlesex Integrated Medicine, Inc. to a date certain of 11/10/25 (9/22/25) Councillor Harris rose to announce the neighborhood meeting with Mayor McCarthy and the Engineering Department on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Waltham Community and Cultural Center at 510 Moody Street. With no further matters Councillor LaCava made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved by a voice vote. President McLaughlin declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Cathy Magliarditi Executive Assistant to the City Clerk November 3, 2025 5