MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
May 14, 2019
30 recorded votes, 26 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
Records
Suspend the rules to take papers 19-390, 19-391, 19-392, 19-393, and 19-394
At 7:03 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to suspend the rules to take papers 19-390, 19-391, 19-392, 19-393, and 19-394. (Councillor Knight second)-Passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:03 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to suspend the rules to take papers 19-390, 19-391, 19-392, 19-393, and 19-394. (Councillor Knight second)-Passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Communications from the Mayor
Waive reading of the communication in favor of a synopsis from a member of the Administration
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the communication in favor of a synopsis from a member of the Administration (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 communication in favor of a synopsis from a member of the Administration (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approve the paper for its first reading — Paper 19-390: Mayor’s request: approve of the following Amendments to Revised Ordinances entitled, "Compensation Plan and Leave Ordinances," Chapter...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to approve the paper for its first reading (Councillor Knight second). Passed to take its first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to approve the paper for its first reading (Councillor Knight second). Passed to take its first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Waive reading of the communication in lieu of a short summary from a member of the Administration
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the communication in lieu of a short summary from a member of the Administration (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 communication in lieu of a short summary from a member of the Administration (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approve the paper for its first reading — Paper 19-392: Amendments to Chapter 66 "Personnel", Article II, "Classification and Compensation Plan", Section 66-33 entitled "Officers and Employees-...
Councillor Knight moved to approve the paper for its first reading (Councillor Dello Russo second)-Approved to take its first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the paper for its first reading (Councillor Dello Russo second)-Approved to take its first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Waive reading of the communication in favor of a summary from a member of the Administration
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the communication in favor of a summary from a member of the Administration (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the communication in favor of a summary from a member of the Administration (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-393: Licensing of Food Trucks
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-394: May 10, 2019
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of 7 in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of 7 in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 19-388: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive an update with regard to the crumbling curbing along the McGlynn School and when it will be replaced
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Resume the regular order of business
At 8:52 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to resume the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:52 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to resume the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Hearings
Approval as amended — Paper 19-037: Hearing on a petition from 7-Eleven at Sunoco (Store Manager: Syed Imran Jafrey; Area Manager: Nadeem Shakoor)
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-Granted as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-Granted as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-389: Petition for Common Victualler License Charline Francis, 233 River Street #309, Boston, MA 02126 for Island Spice Cafe, 92 High Street, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:04 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:04 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Reports of Committees
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
Councillor Dello Russo moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-395: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Jean Intoppa on her recent passing
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed, and the Council observed a moment of silence.
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, and the Council observed a moment of silence..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Resume regular business
At 9:07 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to resume regular business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:07 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to resume regular business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Waive the reading of the Committee Report and for approval of the Committee Report
Councillor Knight moved to waive the reading of the Committee Report and for approval of the Committee Report (Councillor Dello Russo second)-failed on a roll call vote of three in favor (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight) and four opposed (Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli and President Falco).
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, RussoNo: Falco, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive the reading of the Committee Report and for approval of the Committee Report (Councillor Dello Russo second)-failed on a roll call vote of three in favor (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight) and four opposed (Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli and President Falco)..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Read the purpose of the meeting, deliver a quick synopsis of the meeting, and a report of any actions taken, in lieu of reading the entire report
Councillor Marks then moved to read the purpose of the meeting, deliver a quick synopsis of the meeting, and a report of any actions taken, in lieu of reading the entire report (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks then moved to read the purpose of the meeting, deliver a quick synopsis of the meeting, and a report of any actions taken, in lieu of reading the entire report (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Accept the Committee Report — Paper 18-701: Committee of the whole meeting report tuesday, april
Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the Committee Report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the Committee Report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
A brief synopsis of the Committee Report in accordance with Councillor Marks's motion
Councillor Dello Russo moved for a brief synopsis of the Committee Report in accordance with Councillor Marks's motion (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for a brief synopsis of the Committee Report in accordance with Councillor Marks's motion (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Accept the report — Paper 19-332: Committee of the whole meeting report wednesday, may
Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the report (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
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)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
A brief synopsis in accordance with Councillor Marks's previous motion
Councillor Dello Russo moved for a brief synopsis in accordance with Councillor Marks's previous motion (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for a brief synopsis in accordance with Councillor Marks's previous motion (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Accept the report — Paper 19-347: Committee of the whole meeting report tuesday, may
Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:23 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:23 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-396: Resolution: the City Council send its deepest condolences to the family of Rocco DeStefano on his recent passing
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-398: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rev
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-397: Resolution: the Medford City Council offer sincere condolences to the family of Diane Howard on her recent passing
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Records
Table the Records — Records of the meeting of April 30, 2019
Councillor Knight moved to Table the Records (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to Table the Records (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Records of the meeting of April 30, 2019
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-Passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-Passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Russo)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:28 p.m
Councillor Marks moved to adjourn at 9:28 p.m. (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to adjourn at 9:28 p.m. (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
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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