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June 25, 2019
27 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks George A. Scarpelli absent, but George A. Scarpelli made, seconded or voted on a motion later in the meeting, so George A. Scarpelli is counted present from that point.
Present: Richard F. Caraviello, Frederick N. Dello Russo, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, John C. Falco, George A. Scarpelli
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- George A. Scarpelli is not shown as present on the roll call but took part later in the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Communications from the Mayor
Approval on the B-Paper amendment — Paper 19-480: June 5, 2019 The Honorable President and Member of the Medford City Council Medford City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval on the B-Paper amendment (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 on the B-Paper amendment (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Approval of the budget — Paper 19-480: June 5, 2019 The Honorable President and Member of the Medford City Council Medford City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Knight moved for approval of the budget (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Marks opposed and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, RussoNo: MarksThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval of the budget (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Marks opposed and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
A brief recess — Paper 19-480: June 5, 2019 The Honorable President and Member of the Medford City Council Medford City Hall Medford, MA 02155
At 8:21 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:21 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Allow Ms. Patricia Brady Doherty to address the Council on behalf of a client residing at 100 High Street
At 8:30 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to allow Ms. Patricia Brady Doherty to address the Council on behalf of a client residing at 100 High Street (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:30 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to allow Ms. Patricia Brady Doherty to address the Council on behalf of a client residing at 100 High Street (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-480: June 5, 2019 The Honorable President and Member of the Medford City Council Medford City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (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 as amended (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Resume regular business
At 9:05 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to resume regular business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:05 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to resume regular business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 19-022: Update on Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello 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 Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Caraviello)
A brief recess — Paper 19-022: Update on Lawrence Memorial Hospital
At 10:32 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 10:32 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Suspend the rules to take papers out of order
At 10:39 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to suspend the rules to take papers out of order (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 10:39 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to suspend the rules to take papers out of order (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-468: June 13, 2019 The Honorable President And Members of the Medford City Council Medford City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, RussoThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Approval for third reading — Paper 19-432: City of medford amendment to revised ordinances compensation plan and leave ordinance chapter
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval for third reading (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, RussoThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval for third reading (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Refer to the Committee of the Whole as amended — Paper 19-481: Resolution: By the City Council of the City of Medford that Article I, Chapter 94 of the Revised the Ordinances of the City of...
Councillor Knight moved to refer to the Committee of the Whole as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to refer to the Committee of the Whole as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole — Paper 19-482: Amendment to Chapter 94 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Medford
Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
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 (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a brief synopsis from a representative of the Administration
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a brief synopsis from a representative 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 paper in lieu of a brief synopsis from a representative of the Administration (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Send the paper to the Subcommittee on Ordinances
Councillor Marks moved to send the paper to the Subcommittee on Ordinances (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to send the paper to the Subcommittee on Ordinances (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval to take its first reading — Paper 19-484: Loan Order- Planning and Design of Fire Station
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval to take its first reading (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed to take its first reading on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, RussoThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval to take its first reading (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed to take its first reading on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Rescind the votes on 19-481 and 19-482 — Paper 19-484: Loan Order- Planning and Design of Fire Station
Councillor Knight moved to rescind the votes on 19-481 and 19-482 (Councillor Caraviello second)-rescinded on a roll call vote of four in favor, two opposed (Vice President Lungo-Koehn and Councillor Marks) and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, RussoNo: Lungo-Koehn, MarksThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to rescind the votes on 19-481 and 19-482 (Councillor Caraviello second)-rescinded on a roll call vote of four in favor, two opposed (Vice President Lungo-Koehn and Councillor Marks) and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 11:39 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo 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 11:39 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval as amended at twelve months and to send to the Community Development Board — Paper 19-467: Resolution: the City of Medford implement an 18-month moratorium on the reversal of sign denial...
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended at twelve months and to send to the Community Development Board (Councillor Scarpelli second)-failed on a roll call vote of four (Councillor Knight; Councillor Marks; Councillor Scarpelli; President Falco) in favor and three (Councillor Caraviello; Councillor Dello Russo; Vice President Lungo-Koehn) opposed.
Yes: Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello, Lungo-Koehn, RussoThe records record the motion as failing although the yes votes (4) outnumber the no votes (3); some council votes need a two-thirds majority.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended at twelve months and to send to the Community Development Board (Councillor Scarpelli second)-failed on a roll call vote of four (Councillor Knight; Councillor Marks; Councillor Scarpelli; President Falco) in favor and three (Councillor Caraviello; Councillor Dello Russo; Vice President Lungo-Koehn) opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Reconsider because a referral to the Community Development Board requires a majority vote, not a majority of two-thirds
Councillor Caraviello moved to reconsider because a referral to the Community Development Board requires a majority vote, not a majority of two-thirds (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to reconsider because a referral to the Community Development Board requires a majority vote, not a majority of two-thirds (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
Amend the records of June 18, 2019 to reflect passage of the resolution
Councillor Knight moved to amend the records of June 18, 2019 to reflect passage of the resolution (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to amend the records of June 18, 2019 to reflect passage of the resolution (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-478: Resolution: the Medford City Council have the DPW remove the stump from the corner of Bowdoin and Colby St and repair the sidewalk due to the tree falling down during a...
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
Receive the petition and place on file — Paper 19-479: Petition by former Councillor Robert Penta, Zero Summit Road, to discuss budget financial considerations
Councillor Marks moved to receive the petition and place on file (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to receive the petition and place on file (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 11:45 p.m., Councillor Knight 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 11:45 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-485: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Joseph Grande on his recent passing
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second, with a request that the meeting be dedicated in Mr. Grande's memory)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second, with a request that the meeting be dedicated in Mr. Grande's memory)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Records
Table the records of June 18, 2019 — Records of the meeting of June 18, 2019
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to table the records of June 18, 2019 (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to table the records of June 18, 2019 (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Caraviello)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 11:55 p.m
Councillor Dello Russo moved to adjourn at 11:55 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to adjourn at 11:55 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, 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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