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September 10, 2019
56 recorded votes, 54 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
During the meeting:
- John C. Falco left the meeting or the Chamber for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Records
Suspend the rules to accept the Committee of the Whole report from the meeting with Tufts University officials immediately before the Council meeting
At 7:04 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to suspend the rules to accept the Committee of the Whole report from the meeting with Tufts University officials immediately before the Council meeting (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:04 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to suspend the rules to accept the Committee of the Whole report from the meeting with Tufts University officials immediately before the Council meeting (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:06 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo 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 7:06 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Hearings
Keep the hearing open, to defer a vote, and to continue the hearing to September 24, at which time, the Council expects to have recommendations from the Community Development Board
Councillor Dello Russo moved to keep the hearing open, to defer a vote, and to continue the hearing to September 24, at which time, the Council expects to have recommendations from the Community Development Board (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to keep the hearing open, to defer a vote, and to continue the hearing to September 24, at which time, the Council expects to have recommendations from the Community Development Board (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Suspend regular business to offer a resolution under suspension
At 7:24 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend regular business to offer a resolution under suspension (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:24 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend regular business to offer a resolution under suspension (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-561: Resolution: the City Council receive an update on the property directly behind Sydney Street
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)- passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)- passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Grant the license — Paper 19-556: Petition for Common Victualler License by Juandan Lu, 64 Columbus Ave
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Knight second)-granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Knight second)-granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval of the B-Paper — Paper 19-554: Resolution: the City Administration look into adding noise barriers along Rt
Councillor Knight moved for approval of the B-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 B-Paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)- passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Refer the paper to the Transportation Subcommittee for a meeting with representatives from MassDOT, and asked that the Medford legislative delegation be invited to the meeting. He further moved...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the paper to the Transportation Subcommittee for a meeting with representatives from MassDOT, and asked that the Medford legislative delegation be invited to the meeting. He further 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 to refer the paper to the Transportation Subcommittee for a meeting with representatives from MassDOT, and asked that the Medford legislative delegation be invited to the meeting. He further moved for approval as amended (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:17 p.m., Councillor Caraviello 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 8:17 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
Keep the hearing open and continue it to September 24
Councillor Dello Russo moved to keep the hearing open and continue it to September 24 (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to keep the hearing open and continue it to September 24 (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — 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 Employees
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)- passed.
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..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-516: Resolution: the Medford City Council request the Licensing Commission examine the feasibility of the following: 1
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-550: Resolution: the Council be provided the list of all catch basins that need to be repaired throughout the city
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (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 as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Russo)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-551: Resolution: the "STOP" painted on Murray Hill Road near the stop sign be re- painted in the interest of public safety
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (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 as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-552: Resolution: the Traffic Commission evaluate Murray Hill Road where it meets Fells Ave to discuss putting a three way stop sign at the location in the interest of public safety
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)
Approval — Paper 19-553: Resolution: the Traffic Commission look into adding a green arrow on Boston for those taking a left onto Winthrop in the interest of public safety
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)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-555: Resolution: the City Council congratulate and invite our Challenger District 12 baseball team that represented our community in Williamsport this past month
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)- passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Communications from the Mayor
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the Traffic Engineer
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the Traffic Engineer (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 synopsis from the Traffic Engineer (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approval on the B-Paper amendment — Paper 19-560: September 10, 2019 To The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
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 on the main paper — Paper 19-560: September 10, 2019 To The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval on the main paper (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 on the main paper (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Waive reading of the full paper in lieu of a synopsis from a member of the Administration
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the full paper in lieu 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 Marks moved to waive reading of the full paper in lieu of a synopsis from a member of the Administration (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 19-558: Amendment to Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Medford to provide for Solar Energy Systems on certain buildings.
Councillor Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Dello Russo 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 (Councillor Dello Russo second)- passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Ordinances for further discussion and so the Subcommittee can seek advice from the City Solicitor — Paper 19-558: Amendment to Chapter 10 of the Revised...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Ordinances for further discussion and so the Subcommittee can seek advice from the City Solicitor (Councillor Caraviello second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Ordinances on a roll call vote of four (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Dello Russo, Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councillor Marks) in favor and three (Councillor Knight, Councillor Scarpelli, President Falco) opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, RussoNo: Falco, Knight, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Ordinances for further discussion and so the Subcommittee can seek advice from the City Solicitor (Councillor Caraviello second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Ordinances on a roll call vote of four (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Dello Russo, Vice President Lungo-Koehn, Councillor Marks) in favor and three (Councillor Knight, Councillor Scarpelli, President Falco) opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-559: Licensing of Food Trucks
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)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 10:05 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 10:05 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Receive the paper and place it on file — Paper 19-557: Petition by Andrew P
Councillor Scarpelli moved to receive the paper and place it on file (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to receive the paper and place it on file (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-546: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Thomas Higgins on his recent passing
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-547: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Libby Croce on her recent passing
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-548: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Don Gallagher on his recent passing
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-564: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long-time Medford resident Jim D'Vidio on his recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (President Falco second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (President Falco second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 19-565: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long-time Medford resident Lynda Reppucci Colangeli on her recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (President Falco second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (President Falco second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 19-566: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold a moment of silence to honor those lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks
Councillor Knight moved for approval (President Falco second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (President Falco second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 19-549: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Gino Carbone from Boy Scouts Troop 416 on earning the rank of Eagle Scout
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-567: Resolution: the City Administration and the Director of DPW review a process of installing a crosswalk on Locust Street, specifically from the path next to LoConte Rink...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Reports of Committees
Report the questions out but to leave the rest of the report in Committee
Councillor Scarpelli moved to report the questions out but to leave the rest of the report in Committee (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to report the questions out but to leave the rest of the report in Committee (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Have the administration form a committee to look at hiring and recruitment at DPW
Councillor Caraviello moved to have the administration form a committee to look at hiring and recruitment at DPW (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to have the administration form a committee to look at hiring and recruitment at DPW (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Adjourn at 1:13
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 1:13 (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 1:13 (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Marks)
Reschedule the budget presentations for the Executive and for the City Clerk and related departments to Thursday's scheduled meeting
Councillor Dello Russo moved to reschedule the budget presentations for the Executive and for the City Clerk and related departments to Thursday's scheduled meeting (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to reschedule the budget presentations for the Executive and for the City Clerk and related departments to Thursday's scheduled meeting (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Report the questions out but to keep the report in committee
Councillor Dello Russo moved to report the questions out but to keep the report in committee (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to report the questions out but to keep the report in committee (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Adjourn at 7:07 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 7:07 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 7:07 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)- passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Report the questions out, keep the paper in committee and adjourn
Councillor Knight moved to report the questions out, keep the paper in committee and adjourn (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to report the questions out, keep the paper in committee and adjourn (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-480: Medford city council committee of the whole meeting to discuss the upcoming budget june
Councillor Dello Russo moved approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed, with
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed, with.” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
To keep the paper in committee, to report out the questions, for the administration to answer questions previously asked, and to adjourn, at 6:57 p.m
Councillor Dello Russo moved to to keep the paper in committee, to report out the questions, for the administration to answer questions previously asked, and to adjourn, at 6:57 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 to keep the paper in committee, to report out the questions, for the administration to answer questions previously asked, and to adjourn, at 6:57 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Report the questions out, but to keep the full report in Committee
Councillor Scarpelli moved to report the questions out, but to keep the full report in Committee (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to report the questions out, but to keep the full report in Committee (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Adjourn at 8:14 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:14 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 8:14 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Marks)
Report the questions out and to reconvene tomorrow evening
Councillor Dello Russo moved to report the questions out and to reconvene tomorrow evening (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to report the questions out and to reconvene tomorrow evening (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Adjourn at 7:09 p.m
Councillor Dello Russo moved to adjourn at 7:09 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 7:09 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)- passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Report the budget out — Paper 19-480: Medford city council committee of the whole meeting to discuss the upcoming budget june
Councillor Knight moved to report the budget out (Councillor Caraviello second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to report the budget out (Councillor Caraviello second)- passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Adjourn at 6:42 p.m
Councillor Marks moved to adjourn at 6:42 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 6:42 p.m. (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Councillor Knight noted that the Council passed the Budget in June and moved to accept the report
Councillor Knight noted that the Council passed the Budget in June and moved to accept the report (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight noted that the Council passed the Budget in June and moved to accept the report (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Accept the Subcommittee Report — Paper 19-483: July 16, 2019 Ordinances Subcommittee report 19-483
Councillor Knight moved to accept the Subcommittee Report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to accept the Subcommittee Report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Accept the Committee of the Whole Report — Paper 19-287: July 16, 2019 Committee of the Whole report. 19-287
Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the Committee of the Whole Report (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the Committee of the Whole Report (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Accept the Committee of the Whole Report — Paper 19-482: July 30, 2019 Committee of the Whole report. 19-482
Councillor Knight moved to accept the Committee of the Whole Report (Councillor Dello Russo second-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to accept the Committee of the Whole Report (Councillor Dello Russo second-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of August 13, 2019
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:33 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 10:33 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 10:33 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)- passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
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