MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 11, 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
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 19-390: City of medford amendment to revised ordinances compensation plan and leave ordinances chapter
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-391: May 8, 2019 To The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Take Communications from the Mayor — Paper 19-391: May 8, 2019 To The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
At 7:28 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Knight moved to take Communications from the Mayor (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:28 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Knight moved to take Communications from the Mayor (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 19-460: Mayor’s request: approves under MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, donations in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($3,000.00) to be used for bettering...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole-Budget Meetings — Paper 19-461: Mayor’s request: approves the appropriation of Retained Earnings in the amount of Six hundred and fifty thousand...
Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole-Budget Meetings (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole-Budget Meetings (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Sever the papers, table the portion of the paper requesting the $200,000 for the School Department, and bring the other two appropriations forward for a vote
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to sever the papers, table the portion of the paper requesting the $200,000 for the School Department, and bring the other two appropriations forward for a vote (Councillor Marks second)-failed on a roll call vote of three in favor (Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli) and four opposed (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight, President Falco).
Yes: Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to sever the papers, table the portion of the paper requesting the $200,000 for the School Department, and bring the other two appropriations forward for a vote (Councillor Marks second)-failed on a roll call vote of three in favor (Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli) and four opposed (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight, President Falco)..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole-Budget Meetings — Paper 19-463: Mayor’s request: approves a supplemental appropriation in the amount of Two Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand, One...
Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole-Budget Meetings (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole-Budget Meetings (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Allow a resident to address the Council to discuss yard waste
At 8:01 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to allow a resident to address the Council to discuss yard waste (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:01 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to allow a resident to address the Council to discuss yard waste (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-463: Mayor’s request: approves a supplemental appropriation in the amount of Two Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand, One Hundred Forty Dollars and Zero Cents...
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)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:08 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:08 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval — Paper 19-453: Resolution: the sidewalks in front of 56 & 57 Bowen Ave be replaced in the interest of public safety
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)
Approval — Paper 19-454: Resolution: the Medford City Council be provided with the enrollment numbers as of June 1, 2019 for all Medford Public Schools
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed, with
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed, with.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 19-455: Resolution: the Medford City Council be provided with the Medford School Committee's 5-year-plan how we will handle the space needs of our schools if enrollment increases...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed and President Falco absent from the Chamber.
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: RussoThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed and President Falco absent from the Chamber..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-456: Resolution: the Administration reach out to those who use the Wellington Commuter lot through our reverse-911 system and schedule a public meeting to discuss how they are...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (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 (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Approval of the C-Paper amendment — Paper 19-457: Resolution: better addresses the vehicular traffic negatively impacting the South Medford neighborhoods
Councillor Marks moved for approval of the C-Paper amendment (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval of the C-Paper amendment (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval of the B-Paper amendment — Paper 19-457: Resolution: better addresses the vehicular traffic negatively impacting the South Medford neighborhoods
Councillor Marks moved for approval of the B-Paper amendment (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval of the B-Paper amendment (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval of the main paper — Paper 19-457: Resolution: better addresses the vehicular traffic negatively impacting the South Medford neighborhoods
Councillor Knight moved for approval of the main paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval of the main paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Refer the paper to the Traffic Commission — Paper 19-458: Resolution: the Superintendent of Lights and Lines provide a cost estimate for signalization improvements at this intersection; and Be it...
Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Traffic Commission (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed and referred to the Traffic Commission.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Traffic Commission (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed and referred to the Traffic Commission..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-459: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold a moment of silence in recognition of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D- Day;...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 8:55, Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:55, Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-464: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the City Administration examine the feasibility of establishing an Apprenticeship Training Program between the DPW and...
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)
Take additional papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:00 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take additional papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:00 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take additional papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-465: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive an answer from the Engineer's office with regards to the plans submitted to store fill on Stearns Field
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)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-466: Resolution: the tree stump in front of 27 Saunders Street be removed and the sidewalk repaired in the interest of public safety
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
A brief summary in lieu of reading the full report
Councillor Dello Russo moved for a brief summary in lieu of reading the full report (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for a brief summary in lieu of reading the full report (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Approve the report — Paper 19-312: Committee of the whole meeting report tuesday, june
Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approve the paper for its first reading — Paper 19-317: Home Rule Petition An Act Granting the City of Medford the Authority to Require the Adoption of Institutional Master Plans Subject to the...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to approve the paper for its first reading (Councillor Marks second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillors Caraviello and Dello Russo) opposed.
Yes: Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to approve the paper for its first reading (Councillor Marks second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillors Caraviello and Dello Russo) opposed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Allow a resident to address the Council
At 9:27 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to allow a resident to address the Council (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:27 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to allow a resident to address the Council (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of June 4, 2019
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:44 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 9:44 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 9:44 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, 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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