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September 24, 2019
29 recorded votes, 24 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
Hearings
Approval to take its third reading to be ordained — Paper 18-389: Resolution: the Medford City Council amend chapter 94 and article VI of the City of Medford Ordinances to require an applicant for...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval to take its third reading to be ordained (Councillor Marks second)-approved to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillors Dello Russo and Knight) opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Knight, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval to take its third reading to be ordained (Councillor Marks second)-approved to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillors Dello Russo and Knight) opposed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
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)-passed 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, Russo
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended at twelve months, and to send to the Community Development Board (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed 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)
Approval as amended with amendment (c) above, the 6- month moratorium — Paper 19-467: Resolution: the City of Medford implement an 18-month moratorium on the reversal of sign denial applications...
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended with amendment (c) above, the 6- month moratorium (Councillor Knight second)-passed to take its third reading to be ordained 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
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended with amendment (c) above, the 6- month moratorium (Councillor Knight second)-passed to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillors Caraviello and Dello Russo) opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Suspend the rules to take paper 19-568 and paper 19-575
At 7:44 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to suspend the rules to take paper 19-568 and paper 19-575 (Councillor Marks second)-passed 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
“At 7:44 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to suspend the rules to take paper 19-568 and paper 19-575 (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillors Caraviello and Dello Russo) opposed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 19-568: Resolution: the Medford City Council vote to approve the 21 Touro Street local historic district (ordinance change)
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 19-575: Request for expenditure from law department claims over
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-576: Request for expenditure from law department claims over
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, zero opposed and Councillors Dello Russo and Knight recused.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliThe records list Frederick N. Dello Russo as recused for this vote. The records list Adam Knight as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, zero opposed and Councillors Dello Russo and Knight recused..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from the Assistant City Solicitor
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from the Assistant City Solicitor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from the Assistant City Solicitor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-577: Request for expenditure from law department claims over
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:59 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 7:59 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from a representative of the petitioner
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from a representative of the petitioner (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from a representative of the petitioner (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Keep the hearing open and continue it for one week until a representative from Verizon could be present
Councillor Knight moved to keep the hearing open and continue it for one week until a representative from Verizon could be present (Councillor Scarpelli second)-continued for one week.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to keep the hearing open and continue it for one week until a representative from Verizon could be present (Councillor Scarpelli second)-continued for one week..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 19-569: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive an update with regards to the flooding issues that are occurring on many of our streets during heavy rain fall and...
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 — Paper 19-570: Resolution: the sidewalks at 33 Brackett Street and 459 Broadway be repaired in the interest of public safety
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)
Approval — Paper 19-571: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the Superintendent of Schools analyze the measures established through the proposed Student Opportunity Act and report...
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)
Suspend the rules to take paper 19-505
At 8:15 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 19-505 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed 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
“At 8:15 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 19-505 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval for third reading to be ordained — 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 Knight moved for approval for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Dello Russo second)-approved to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Dello Russo second)-approved to take its third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:16 p.m., Councillor Marks 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 8:16 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval as amended — 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
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)
Refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Zoning — Paper 19-574: Petition by Jean Nuzzo, 35 Paris Street, to discuss a limited time moratorium on residential/multifamily housing in the City of Medford
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Zoning (Councillor Knight second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Zoning.
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 (Councillor Knight second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Zoning..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Approval for third reading to be ordained — Paper 19-538: Mayor’s request: approve of the following Amendments to Revised Ordinances entitled, "Compensation Plans and Leave Ordinance,"...
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Knight second)-approved for 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 for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Knight second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
Accept the report as amended — Paper 19-312: Committee of the whole meeting report tuesday, august
Councillor Knight moved to accept the report as amended (Councillor Marks second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to accept the report as amended (Councillor Marks second)- passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Accept the Committee of the Whole Report — Paper 19-287: September 18, 2019 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-287
Councillor Knight moved to accept the Committee of the Whole 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 Committee of the Whole Report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Accept the report — Paper 19-540: Committee of the whole meeting report tuesday, september
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to accept the report (Councillor Knight second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to accept the report (Councillor Knight second)- passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Accept the report — Paper 19-312: September 11, 2019 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-481 19-312
Councillor Knight moved to accept the 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 report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:16 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:16 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-578: Resolution: the "Do Not Enter" at the bottom of Bowen Ave
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Table for one week — Records of the meeting of September 10, 2019
Councillor Dello Russo moved to table for one week (Councillor Knight second)-tabled for one week.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to table for one week (Councillor Knight second)-tabled for one week..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:23 p.m
Councillor Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:23 p.m. (Councillor Dello Russo second)- passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:23 p.m. (Councillor Dello Russo second)- passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
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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