MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 5, 2019
25 recorded votes, 24 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
During the meeting:
- John C. Falco left the meeting or the Chamber for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Records
Suspend regular business so the Council could consider Communications from the Mayor
At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend regular business so the Council could consider Communications from the Mayor (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend regular business so the Council could consider Communications from the Mayor (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Receive the paper and place it on file — Paper 19-081: February 28, 2019 Council President John Falco, and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Knight moved to receive the paper and place it on file (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to receive the paper and place it on file (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Waive reading of the paper in favor of a summary from the Chief of Staff and Personnel Director
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in favor of a summary from the Chief of Staff and Personnel Director (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in favor of a summary from the Chief of Staff and Personnel Director (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approval for First Reading — Paper 19-082: Mayor’s request: approve of the following Amendments to Revised Ordinances entitled, "Compensation Plans and Leave Ordinance," Chapter 66, "Personnel"
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval for First Reading (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved for First Reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval for First Reading (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved for First Reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Table so that the petition could be considered when the petitioner returns to the Council to seek a special permit — Paper 19-080: Petition for Common Victualler License Gregory Coughlin, 323...
Councillor Knight moved to table so that the petition could be considered when the petitioner returns to the Council to seek a special permit (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table so that the petition could be considered when the petitioner returns to the Council to seek a special permit (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Grant the license — 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 grant the license (Councillor Dello Russo second)-granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Dello Russo second)-granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Table the petition — Paper 19-058: Petition by the MBTA Service Planning Department to request 4 temporary bus stops for the diverted Route 80 bus route
Vice President Lungo-Koehn then moved to table the petition (Councillor Caraviello second)-tabled, with
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn then moved to table the petition (Councillor Caraviello second)-tabled, with.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Caraviello)
Revert to regular business
At 8:12 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to regular business (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:12 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to regular business (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 19-074: Resolution: the Administration contact the appropriate state agency to evaluate and implement changes to help the traffic flow in and around Locust Street
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)
Approval — Paper 18-518: July 13, 2018 To The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and President Falco absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, Russo, ScarpelliThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and President Falco absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Revert to regular business
At 8:16 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 8:16 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to regular business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-075: Resolution: the Harvard Street Gas Main be replaced in the interest of public safety before the Bridge closure on or about March 22, 2019
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Cultural Arts and History — Paper 19-076: Resolution: the Medford City Council look into changing ordinance 48-78 where it references 30 days to now state 45...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Cultural Arts and History (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Cultural Arts and History (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-077: Resolution: the Medford City Council request the Director of Diversity meet with the Tufts University Community Liaison regarding the November 2018 and February 2019...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-078: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Tristan Howard on being named the State Champion in the 300-meter run at the MIAA State Indoor Track Tournament
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-079: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of James Grubb Sr
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 8:59 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:59 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-083: Resolution: the City Council send its sincere condolences to the family of Marie Siracusa on her recent passing
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 19-084: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Joseph "Joey" Cataldo on his 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)
Councillor Marks asked that the Council recognize Al DiMarzo with this meeting and moved for approval
Councillor Marks asked that the Council recognize Al DiMarzo with this meeting and moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks asked that the Council recognize Al DiMarzo with this meeting and moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval from the podium — Paper 19-086: Resolution: the Medford City Council offer its sincere condolences to the family of Stephen Pina
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval from the podium (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval from the podium (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 19-087: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the Director of Purchasing perform an audit of the contractor and subcontractors awarded the police station re-...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Accept the report — Paper 19-087: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the Director of Purchasing perform an audit of the contractor and subcontractors awarded the police station re-...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the report (Councillor Knight second)-accepted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the report (Councillor Knight second)-accepted..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of February 26, 2019
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Marks)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:06 p.m
Councillor Dello Russo moved to adjourn at 9:06 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to adjourn at 9:06 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
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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