MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
February 19, 2019
30 recorded votes, 29 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard F. Caraviello, Frederick N. Dello Russo, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli, John C. Falco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Reconvene on this matter in four weeks
Councillor Knight moved to reconvene on this matter in four weeks (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to reconvene on this matter in four weeks (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval as amended — Paper 19-064: Petition by Beverley O'Reilly, 16 Joyce Road Medford, MA to present a list of requests/conditions that were made to Melrose Wakefield Hospital at a small meetin
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
A brief recess — Paper 19-064: Petition by Beverley O'Reilly, 16 Joyce Road Medford, MA to present a list of requests/conditions that were made to Melrose Wakefield Hospital at a small meetin
At 8:35 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed, with
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:35 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed, with.” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Table the petition — Paper 19-056: Petition for Common Victualler License by Jason Nance, 3 Hillside Terrace, Ware, MA 01082 for Mass 5G, LLC dba Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 65 Station Landing,...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table the petition (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table the petition (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs, as amended — Paper 19-059: Petition to Reverse Sign Denial by Reverend David Kilpatrick for West Medford...
Councillor Marks moved to refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs, as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs, as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Revert to regular business
At 8:56 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to revert to regular business (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:56 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to revert to regular business (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Hearings
Waive reading of the proposed ordinance in lieu of a synopsis from the Director of Community Development
Councillor Dello Russo moved to waive reading of the proposed ordinance in lieu of a synopsis from the Director of Community Development (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to waive reading of the proposed ordinance in lieu of a synopsis from the Director of Community Development (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Approve the amendments to the revised ordinance, as amended with the changes recommended by the Community Development Board in the communication above from Mr. DePriest, and as further amended by...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the amendments to the revised ordinance, as amended with the changes recommended by the Community Development Board in the communication above from Mr. DePriest, and as further amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn; and then to have the Committee of the Whole review additional suggestions from the Housing in Medford Coalition later (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the amendments to the revised ordinance, as amended with the changes recommended by the Community Development Board in the communication above from Mr. DePriest, and as further amended by Vice President Lungo-Koehn; and then to have the Committee of the Whole review additional suggestions from the Housing in Medford Coalition later (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:41 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:41 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-053: Resolution: the Medford City Council ask the DPW to move the 30 Minute Parking sign in front of 451 High St as it has no spot since the bump out was installed
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-054: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that our State Representatives petition the DCR to install No Truck Parking on the Route 16 Bypass, as this has become a...
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-055: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Thomas Kreatz on his recent passing
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 19-068: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Josephine Giliberto on her recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Suspend regular business to take a petition from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
At 9:46 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to suspend regular business to take a petition from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:46 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to suspend regular business to take a petition from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Table for two weeks so that a reverse 911 call can go out to residents — Paper 19-058: Petition by the MBTA Service Planning Department to request 4 temporary bus stops for the diverted Route 80...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table for two weeks so that a reverse 911 call can go out to residents (Councillor Caraviello second)-tabled for two weeks on a roll call vote with five in favor of tabling and two (Councillor Dello Russo and Councillor Knight) opposed to tabling.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Knight, Russo
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table for two weeks so that a reverse 911 call can go out to residents (Councillor Caraviello second)-tabled for two weeks on a roll call vote with five in favor of tabling and two (Councillor Dello Russo and Councillor Knight) opposed to tabling..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Receive the report and place it on file — Paper 19-057: CPA Annual Report: Annual review and introduction of the 2019 Application Process
Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive the report and place it on file (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive the report and place it on file (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Revert to regular business
At 11:20 p.m. Councillor Knight moved to revert to regular business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 11:20 p.m. Councillor Knight moved to revert to regular business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Table the resolution for one week — Paper 19-060: Resolution: the Administration update the Medford City Council regarding negotiations with Tufts University
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to table the resolution for one week (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to table the resolution for one week (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Table the resolution for one week — Paper 19-061: Resolution: the Administration update the Medford City Council with regards to the details of the lawsuit filed against the Sackler family
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to table the resolution for one week (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to table the resolution for one week (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-062: Resolution: the Medford City Council request the City Solicitor give an opinion on the following question: The City Council has a long-standing practice, as a safeguard to...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 11:22 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 11:22 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-065: Resolution: the Medford City Council have the Administration contact Planet Aid to empty the donation box on Mystic Avenue as it is currently full and the...
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-066: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the Park Department remove the Adirondack chairs that are in the Riverside Plaza for the winter
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-067: Resolution: the City Council discuss audio concerns in the Council Chambers
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Reports of Committees
Adjourn at 7:10 p.m
Councillor Marks moved to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Waive the reading of the report, and to adopt the report
Councillor Knight moved to waive the reading of the report, and to adopt the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-adopted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive the reading of the report, and to adopt the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-adopted..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Councillor Knight moved to waive the reading of the report, and to adopt the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive the reading of the report, and to adopt the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Waive reading of the report, and to adopt the report
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the report, and to adopt the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the report, and to adopt the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of February 5, 2019
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 11:30 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 11:30 p.m. (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 11:30 p.m. (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
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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