MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 1, 2019
36 recorded votes, 33 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
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval — Paper 19-599: Petition for Common Victualler License by Fayad Almustafa & Nader Elhansh, 338 Spruce Street Chelsea, MA 02150 for Casa Pizza, 62 Lambert Street Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Take paper 19-600
At 7:09 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Caraviello moved to take paper 19-600 (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:09 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Caraviello moved to take paper 19-600 (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval as amended — Paper 19-600: Recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee re: Condon Shell Project
Councillor Dello Russo 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 Dello Russo moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 7:16 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to take papers 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 7:16 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-602: Resolution: the sidewalk in front of 24 Brooks Street be repaired in the interests of public safety
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)
Approve the paper for its first reading — Paper 19-602: Resolution: the sidewalk in front of 24 Brooks Street be repaired in the interests of public safety
Councillor Dello Russo moved to approve the paper for its first reading (Councillor Knight 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 Knight second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-601: - Authority to enter into Lease Agreement exceeding three years.
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Marks)
Take from the table papers in the Unfinished Business section
At 7:31 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Dello Russo moved to take from the table papers in the Unfinished Business section (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:31 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Dello Russo moved to take from the table papers in the Unfinished Business section (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Receive and place on file — Paper 16-759: Resolution: the administration provide us with an update regarding the expenditures for property the Medford City Council approved since January 1, 2016
Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Receive and place on file — Paper 18-417: By Joseph A. Viglione, 59 Garfield Ave, Medford, MA to address the Council about management of Access TV Station with absence of Mayor's first choice and...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Receive and place on file — Paper 18-457: Falco and Scarpelli Be It Resolved the Medford City Council request the City Solicitor to provide a draft version of a
Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Receive and place on file — Paper 18-512: Resolution: the City Solicitor draft legislation to place a 6 month moratorium on the implementation of dockless bicycle sharing to allow the Council...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 18-513: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Julie Phelan Brady on her recent appointment by Governor Baker to the Workforce Training Fund Advisory Coun
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 7:34 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 7:34 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Hearings
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the petitioner
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the petitioner (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 paper in lieu of a synopsis from the petitioner (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-545: Hearing on a petition from Verizon New England
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)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval on the B-Paper amendment — Paper 19-595: Resolution: One (1) Mayor to serve for a period of two (2) years from the first Monday in January 2020, to be elected by and from the qualified...
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 main paper — Paper 19-595: Resolution: One (1) Mayor to serve for a period of two (2) years from the first Monday in January 2020, to be elected by and from the qualified voters of...
Councillor Knight moved for approval of the main 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 of the main paper (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Suspend the rules to seek an update from the Police Chief
At 7:45 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to suspend the rules to seek an update from the Police Chief (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:45 p.m., Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to suspend the rules to seek an update from the Police Chief (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Caraviello)
Go into Executive Session to seek the update from the Police Chief
Vice President Lungo-Koehn then moved to go into Executive Session to seek the update from the Police Chief (Councillor Marks second)-failed on a roll call vote of two (Vice President Lungo-Koehn and Councillor Marks) in favor and five (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight, Councillor Scarpelli and President Falco) opposed.
Yes: Lungo-Koehn, MarksNo: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Russo, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn then moved to go into Executive Session to seek the update from the Police Chief (Councillor Marks second)-failed on a roll call vote of two (Vice President Lungo-Koehn and Councillor Marks) in favor and five (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Dello Russo, Councillor Knight, Councillor Scarpelli and President Falco) opposed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Marks)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:18 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 8:18 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-598: Resolution: the Medford City Council request directed patrols and a speed monitor be placed at the corner of Clifton and Lawrence Roads for the purpose of mitigating...
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)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 8:20 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers 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 8:20 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Refer the paper to the Transportation Subcommittee for a meeting with representatives of MassDOT, the Medford Legislative Delegation, and the Traffic Engineer — Paper 19-603: Resolution: the City...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the paper to the Transportation Subcommittee for a meeting with representatives of MassDOT, the Medford Legislative Delegation, and the Traffic Engineer (Councillor Knight second)-passed with
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 of MassDOT, the Medford Legislative Delegation, and the Traffic Engineer (Councillor Knight second)-passed with.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-496: Resolution: the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Max Stephens on being selected to the American Hockey team that will compete in the Deaf Olympics in Italy...
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 8:34 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers 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 8:34 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-604: Resolution: traffic calming measures be placed at Riverside Avenue and Freedom Way to help the crossing guard who mans both crosswalks
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 19-605: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Anthony "Tony" Ardagna on his passing
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 19-596: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Patrick Darrigo on his recent passing
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 19-597: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Charles Ferrante on his recent passing
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)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 19-508: September 24, 2019 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-508
Councillor Dello Russo moved to approve the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to approve the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Approve the report — Paper 19-558: September 24, 2019 Ordinances Subcommittee Report. 19-558
Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approve the report — Paper 19-558: October 1, 2019 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-558
Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of September 10, 2019
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:51 p.m
Councillor Knight moved to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
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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