MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
August 13, 2019
41 recorded votes, 37 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 for a presentation from the Administration
At 7:10 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules for a presentation from the Administration (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:10 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules for a presentation from the Administration (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval of the license — Paper 19-523: Petition for Cleaning & Dyeing License by Carianne Dane Bennett, 160 Cambridgepark Drive #145, Cambridge, MA 02140 for Washvault Lab, 317A Boston Ave
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval of the license (Councillor Knight second)-license granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval of the license (Councillor Knight second)-license granted..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-524: Petition for Common Victualler License Lindsey Gaudet & Edward Thill, 55 Orchard Street Medford, MA 02155 for Goldilox Bagels, 186 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-license granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-license granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-525: Petition by Judy Budny, 97 Mitchell Ave., Medford, MA, member of Sisters Against Ovarian Cancer, to address the Council and to hang teal bows for a campaign to...
Councillor Scarpelli 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 Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve the paper for its first reading — 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...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to approve the paper for its 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 to approve the paper for its 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)
Approval — Paper 19-539: Request to approve a Home Rule Petition Exempting Labor Service Positions in the Department of Public Works In The City Of Medford From The Civil Service Law
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)
Waive formal reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from a member of the Administration
Councillor Knight moved to waive formal reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation 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 formal reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from a member of the Administration (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approve the paper for its first reading — Paper 19-538: Mayor’s request: approve of the following Amendments to Revised Ordinances entitled, "Compensation Plans and Leave Ordinance," Chapter...
Councillor Knight moved to approve the paper for its first reading (Councillor Dello Russo second)-approved for 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 for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Waive formal reading in lieu of a presentation from a member of the Administration
Councillor Marks moved to waive formal reading in lieu of a presentation 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 Marks moved to waive formal reading in lieu of a presentation from a member of the Administration (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-538: 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 (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the C-Paper amendment — Paper 19-022: Update on Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval on the C-Paper amendment (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval on the C-Paper amendment (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
Approval on the B-Paper amendment — Paper 19-022: Update on Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Councillor Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper amendment (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper amendment (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval of the main motion as amended — Paper 19-022: Update on Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Councillor Marks moved for approval of the main motion 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 of the main motion as amended (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Take paper 19-481
At 10:24 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to take paper 19-481 (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 10:24 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to take paper 19-481 (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Councillor Knight renewed his motion to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for additional consideration with the City Solicitor present
Councillor Knight renewed his motion to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for additional consideration with the City Solicitor present (Councillor Dello Russo second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Russo, ScarpelliNo: Marks
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight renewed his motion to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for additional consideration with the City Solicitor present (Councillor Dello Russo second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Refer the two papers to the Committee of the Whole — Paper 16-604: Resolution: Section 14-495: Purpose The City of Medford hereby regulates the preparation and sale of food and beverage by...
Councillor Knight moved to refer the two papers to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Dello Russo second)-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 two papers to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Dello Russo second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Confirm the appointments — Paper 19-536: Mayor’s request: confirm the appointments to the Community Preservation Committee as follows: Joan M
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to confirm the appointments (Councillor Caraviello second)-confirmed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to confirm the appointments (Councillor Caraviello second)-confirmed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Caraviello)
Confirm the appointment — Paper 19-537: Mayor’s request: confirm the appointment to the Medford License Commission as follows: Allan K
Councillor Marks moved to confirm the appointment (Councillor Dello Russo second)-confirmed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to confirm the appointment (Councillor Dello Russo second)-confirmed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 19-512: Resolution: Seven (7) Members of the City Council to serve for a period of two years from the first Monday in January 2020 to be elected by and from the qualified voters...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (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 (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 11:00 p.m., Councillor Caraviello 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 11:00 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Waive reading of the notice in lieu of a presentation from a proponent
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the notice in lieu of a presentation from a proponent (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the notice in lieu of a presentation from a proponent (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-487: Hearing on a petition from National Grid
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)
Table the petition — Paper 19-526: Petition by Anthony D'Antonio to address issues regarding this year's fiscal budget of FY 2020
Councillor Marks moved to table the petition (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled, with
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table the petition (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled, with.” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval — Paper 19-513: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Vincent Piro on his recent passing
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)
Table until the next Council meeting — Paper 19-515: Resolution: the City Solicitor provide the Council with a draft ordinance establishing a $15 minimum wage for all City and School Department...
Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Councillor Marks second)-tabled until the next Council meeting.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Councillor Marks second)-tabled until the next Council meeting..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Table until the next Council meeting — Paper 19-516: Resolution: the Medford City Council request the Licensing Commission examine the feasibility of the following: 1
Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Councillor Marks second)-tabled until the next Council meeting.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Councillor Marks second)-tabled until the next Council meeting..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Approval and requested a Council commendation for Mr. and Mrs. Gerety — Paper 19-517: Resolution: Paul and Michele Gerety be congratulated on their 50th wedding anniversary
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval and requested a Council commendation for Mr. and Mrs. Gerety (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 and requested a Council commendation for Mr. and Mrs. Gerety (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-518: Resolution: Peter Houk be invited to the next Medford City Council meeting or a Committee of the Whole meeting to provide the City Council with an update regarding the...
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)
Receive and place on file — Paper 19-519: Resolution: after the public has the opportunity to speak, the Medford City Council continue the public hearing regarding the re-zoning of Mystic Ave...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole — Paper 19-520: Resolution: before Mystic Ave is re-zoned the Medford City Council meet with a zoning consultant to discuss: 1
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Dello Russo second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole.
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 Committee of the Whole (Councillor Dello Russo second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-521: Resolution: the Medford City Council get an update with regards to whether the Mayor's office will be following through with the Medford City Council's request to conduct...
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 — Paper 19-522: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the DCR clean the roadway and median area by the Route 16 overpass in interest of Public safety
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-527: Petition by Brian Dundon, Vice President of RJ O'Connell & Associates, Inc
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 19-495: Resolution: the Medford City Council discuss the roadway at the bus stop at 35 Riverside Ave in the interest of public safety
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
Table until the next Council meeting — Paper 19-480: Fiscal 2020 Budget Committee of the Whole report to follow
Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled until the next Council meeting.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled until the next Council meeting..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Table until the next Council meeting — Paper 19-483: July 16, 2019 Ordinances Subcommittee report to follow
Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled until the next Council meeting.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled until the next Council meeting..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Table until the next Council meeting — Paper 19-287: July 16, 2019 Committee of the Whole report to follow
Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled until the next Council meeting.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled until the next Council meeting..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Table until the next Council meeting — Paper 19-482: July 30, 2019 Committee of the Whole report to follow
Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled until the next Council meeting.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the next Council meeting (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-tabled until the next Council meeting..” (Motion: Knight, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of June 25, 2019
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 11:34 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 11:34 p.m. (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 11:34 p.m. (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lungo-Koehn)
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