MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 26, 2018
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard F. Caraviello, Frederick N. Dello Russo, John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-492: Petition for Common Victualler License by Jessica and Edgardo Morales, 15 Michigan Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02145 for Picante Taqueria, LLC, 352 Boston Ave,...
Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli, seconded by Councillor Knight-Granted
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli, seconded by Councillor Knight-Granted.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Suspension of the rules to allow citizens from College Ave area address the Council on clearing of trees by MBTA at 5:30 AM
Councillor Falco motioned for suspension of the rules to allow citizens from College Ave area address the Council on clearing of trees by MBTA at 5:30 AM-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco motioned for suspension of the rules to allow citizens from College Ave area address the Council on clearing of trees by MBTA at 5:30 AM-passed.” (Motion: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-499: Resolution: the complaints of the MBTA operating at 5:30 AM in clearing of trees and stumps in the Hillside area be forwarded to Christine Barber State...
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo, seconded by Councillor Knight on a roll call vote of 4 in the affirmative, 2 in the negative (Lungo-Koehn, Marks) and 1 absent (Falco)-passed
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, Russo, ScarpelliNo: Lungo-Koehn, MarksThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo, seconded by Councillor Knight on a roll call vote of 4 in the affirmative, 2 in the negative (Lungo-Koehn, Marks) and 1 absent (Falco)-passed.” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Revert to regular order of business
Vice President Dello Russo motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Dello Russo motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 18-489: Resolution: the Recreation department consider discounted pond passes and fees for families in need of lower rates
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed (Falco, Dello Russo absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Falco, Dello Russo absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed (Falco, Dello Russo absent).” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-490: Resolution: the Mayor provide funding in the FY 19 budget to allow the council to hire a zoning consultant to review the current zoning ordinances
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Marks-passed (Knight opposed, Falco absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Knight opposed, Falco absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Marks-passed (Knight opposed, Falco absent).” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-491: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Jacqueline Straker on her recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Communications from the Mayor
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-493: June 26, 2018
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo, seconded by Councillor Knight on a roll call vote of 5 in the affirmative, 1 in the negative (Marks) and 1 absent (Falco)-passed
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Russo, ScarpelliNo: MarksThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo, seconded by Councillor Knight on a roll call vote of 5 in the affirmative, 1 in the negative (Marks) and 1 absent (Falco)-passed.” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-494: June 26, 2018
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo, seconded by Councillor Knight on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Falco)-passed
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, Russo, ScarpelliThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo, seconded by Councillor Knight on a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Falco)-passed.” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the President
Vice President Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the President-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the possession of the President-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-498: Resolution: the Medford City Council recognize Delores Carroll on celebrating her 90th Birthday
Upon motion by Councillor Marks, seconded by Vice President Dello Russo-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks, seconded by Vice President Dello Russo-passed.” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-497: Resolution: the reverse 911 system be discussed
Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli- passed (Falco absent)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Falco absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks as amended, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli- passed (Falco absent).” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-495: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Jack and Jane McDevitt on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-496: Resolution: the Medford City Council meeting of September 18, 2018 be cancelled
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Marks on a roll call vote of 3 in the affirmative, 3 in the negative (Dello Russo, Knight, Caraviello) and 1 absent (Falco)-Motion Failed
Yes: Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello, Knight, RussoThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Marks on a roll call vote of 3 in the affirmative, 3 in the negative (Dello Russo, Knight, Caraviello) and 1 absent (Falco)-Motion Failed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
From the Medford City Council’s official records (its minutes), posted in the city’s Municode document library (Council Records) and on its CivicClerk meeting portal. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Medford (medfordma.org), cropped from the captioned 2026 City Council photo on the official City Council page (Gotta Know Media). Justin Tseng: Harvard Law School. Former councilors show initials.
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