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July 16, 2019
41 recorded votes, 37 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Richard F. Caraviello absent.
Present: Frederick N. Dello Russo, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli, John C. Falco
Absent: Richard F. Caraviello
Every vote, in order
Records
Suspend the rules to allow a resident to address the Council
At 7:01 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules 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 7:01 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to allow a resident to address the Council (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-508: Resolution: the City receive an update from the Medford's representative on the Massport Community Advisory Committee on where we stand with airplane noise...
Councillor Marks 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 Marks moved for approval as amended (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval on paper 19-509 — Paper 19-510: Resolution: the Community Development Board cancel its July 31 meeting, and that the City Council review the Mayor's zoning paper starting the day we hire...
Councillor Knight moved for approval on paper 19-509 (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of four (President Falco, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli) in favor, Vice President Lungo-Koehn and Councillor Marks opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Falco, Knight, Russo, ScarpelliNo: Lungo-Koehn, Marks
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval on paper 19-509 (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of four (President Falco, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli) in favor, Vice President Lungo-Koehn and Councillor Marks opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approval on paper 19-510 — Paper 19-510: Resolution: the Community Development Board cancel its July 31 meeting, and that the City Council review the Mayor's zoning paper starting the day we hire...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn then moved for approval on paper 19-510 (Councillor Marks second)-failed on a roll call vote of three (Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli) in favor, three (President Falco, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight) opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Falco, Knight, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn then moved for approval on paper 19-510 (Councillor Marks second)-failed on a roll call vote of three (Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli) in favor, three (President Falco, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight) opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 19-494: Resolution: the Procurement Office provide the Council with an update and timeline for the $500,000 appropriated months ago for sidewalk repairs
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (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 as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:15 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:15 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Hearings
Approval of the special permit — Paper 19-476: petition from Mola Bakery & Café, Inc
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval of the special permit (Councillor Dello Russo second)-granted on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval of the special permit (Councillor Dello Russo second)-granted on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-371: Home Rule Petition An Act Granting the City of Medford the Authority to Require the Adoption of Institutional Master Plans Subject to the Review and Approval by
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed to take its third reading on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed to take its third reading on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval as amended — Paper 19-499: Petition by Robert Moore, 4 Clematis Road, Medford, MA to follow up regarding business run out of 1 Clematis Road
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:39 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 8:39 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-488: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate MHS Class of 2019 graduate Brenna Forbes on being selected to the All-Scholastic Softball Team in both the Boston Globe...
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)
Approval — Paper 19-498: Petition for Common Victualler License Carla Barile, 110 Powder House Blvd
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-granted on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-granted on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-438: Update from Waste Management
Councillor Marks 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 Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-490: Resolution: the Medford City Council announce the details of an upcoming charity event in support of Medford DPW Employee Brian Rabbitt and his battle with pancreatic cancer
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)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:21 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:21 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Suspend the rules to hear resident petitions
At 9:22 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to suspend the rules to hear resident petitions (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed with
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:22 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to suspend the rules to hear resident petitions (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed with.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Re-introduce paper 18-389 and send the paper to the Community Development Board
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to re-introduce paper 18-389 and send the paper to the Community Development Board (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to re-introduce paper 18-389 and send the paper to the Community Development Board (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
A brief recess — Paper 19-500: Resolution: the Medford City Council amend chapter 94 and article VI of the City of Medford Ordinances to require an applicant for a variance or special permit to...
At 9:40 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved for a brief recess (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:40 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved for a brief recess (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Receive the petition and place it on file
Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive the petition and place it on file (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive the petition and place it on file (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs — Paper 19-502: Petition to Reverse Sign Denial by Miguel DaSilva for King Petroleum, 275 Salem Street,...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs — Paper 19-503: Petition to Reverse Sign Denial by Miguel DaSilva for King Petroleum, 350 Salem Street,...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs — Paper 19-504: Petition to Reverse Sign Denial by Miguel DaSilva for King Petroleum, 353 Salem Street,...
Councillor Marks moved to refer the petition to the Subcommittee on Business and Economic Development and Signs (Councillor Dello Russo 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 (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 10:15 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 10:15 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-489: Whereas, on 4/8/2016 a Grade 2 gas leak #7324642 was reported in front of 81 Boston Avenue, and
Councillor Knight moved for approval (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 (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-491: Resolution: the Community Development Board meeting on July 31st at 6pm be held in the Council Chambers and recorded so all can watch live or on replay
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-492: Resolution: the City Solicitor provide the Council with a summary of chapter 40a's timelines and what the Council will be asked and/or required to do after the Community...
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 as amended — Paper 19-493: Resolution: the Historic District Commission's budget be increased by five thousand dollars to allow work to start on a Forest Street Historic District
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (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 as amended (Councillor Marks second)-passed with.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Table the paper because the sponsor was unavailable — Paper 19-495: Resolution: the Medford City Council discuss the roadway at the bus stop at 35 Riverside Ave in the interest of public safety
Councillor Knight moved to table the paper because the sponsor was unavailable (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table the paper because the sponsor was unavailable (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Table the paper because the sponsor was unavailable — Paper 19-496: Resolution: the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Max Stephens on being selected to the American Hockey team that...
Councillor Knight moved to table the paper because the sponsor was unavailable (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table the paper because the sponsor was unavailable (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Zoning, that the City Solicitor draft an appropriate ordinance for that meeting, and that the Subcommittee on Zoning meet to review — Paper 19-497:...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Zoning, that the City Solicitor draft an appropriate ordinance for that meeting, and that the Subcommittee on Zoning meet to review (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Zoning with
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 Zoning, that the City Solicitor draft an appropriate ordinance for that meeting, and that the Subcommittee on Zoning meet to review (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Zoning with.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Take Communications from the Mayor — Paper 19-497: Resolution: the Medford City Council amend its zoning ordinances to require projects of 10,000 square feet or more or 10 residential units to...
At 10:34 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to take Communications from the Mayor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 10:34 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to take Communications from the Mayor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval of the B-Paper amendment — Paper 19-505: Resolution: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) be and hereby is appropriated to pay the costs of a new roof for Andrews...
Councillor Scarpelli 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 Scarpelli moved for approval of the B-Paper amendment (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Table the main paper until the next Council meeting so a representative from Buildings and Grounds at the School Department, and a representative from the Department of Energy and Environment can...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table the main paper until the next Council meeting so a representative from Buildings and Grounds at the School Department, and a representative from the Department of Energy and Environment can be available to discuss the paper with the Council (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table the main paper until the next Council meeting so a representative from Buildings and Grounds at the School Department, and a representative from the Department of Energy and Environment can be available to discuss the paper with the Council (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approve the paper for its third reading — Paper 19-484: Loan Order- Planning and Design of Fire Station
Councillor Knight moved to approve the paper for its third reading (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the paper for its third reading (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 10:42 p.m., 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
“At 10:42 p.m., 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 — Paper 19-506: Resolution: the Medford City Council voice its support for House Bill 3854 An Act Relative to Union Dues, also known as the Janus Fix Bill in its original form, and Be it...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Dello Russo opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-507: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Armand Caraviello
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
Table until the August meeting — Paper 19-480: Fiscal 2020 Budget Committee of the Whole report to follow
Councillor Knight moved to table until the August meeting (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the August meeting (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of June 18, 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)
Table until the August meeting — Records of the meeting of June 18, 2019
Councillor Marks moved to table until the August meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table until the August meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:53 p.m
Councillor Dello Russo moved to adjourn at 10:53 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 10:53 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
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