MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
December 17, 2019
25 recorded votes, 19 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 brief presentation
At 7:13 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules for a brief presentation (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:13 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules for a brief presentation (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
A brief recess
At 8:02 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:02 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 19-671: Mayor’s request: approve the transfer of $207,758.10
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval on the main paper — Paper 19-671: Mayor’s request: approve the transfer of $207,758.10
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval on the main paper (Vice President Lungo-Koehn 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 (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Approval — Paper 19-670: Request for expenditure from law department claims over
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 — Paper 19-675: Mayor’s request: approves the appropriation of Retained Earnings in the amount of Five Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($554,000) to fund the...
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)
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from the Finance Director
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from the Finance Director (Councillor Scarpelli 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 presentation from the Finance Director (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Adopt the first option of MGL Chapter 64G, Section 3D(a) applying to transfers of occupancy of "professionally managed units" consisting of one of two or more short-term rental units in the same...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to adopt the first option of MGL Chapter 64G, Section 3D(a) applying to transfers of occupancy of "professionally managed units" consisting of one of two or more short-term rental units in the same city/town not located within a single- or two- or three-family dwelling that includes the operator's primary residence (Councillor Knight 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
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to adopt the first option of MGL Chapter 64G, Section 3D(a) applying to transfers of occupancy of "professionally managed units" consisting of one of two or more short-term rental units in the same city/town not located within a single- or two- or three-family dwelling that includes the operator's primary residence (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Adopt the second option of MGL Chapter 64G, § 3D(b) which is assessed on short term rental units located within a two or three family dwelling that includes an operator's primary residence — Paper...
Councillor Caraviello moved to adopt the second option of MGL Chapter 64G, § 3D(b) which is assessed on short term rental units located within a two or three family dwelling that includes an operator's primary residence (Councillor Knight 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
“Councillor Caraviello moved to adopt the second option of MGL Chapter 64G, § 3D(b) which is assessed on short term rental units located within a two or three family dwelling that includes an operator's primary residence (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-672: December 11, 2019
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Scarpelli)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval on the C-Paper — Paper 19-669: Petition for Common Victualler License by Franck & Nathalie Beddiar, 10 New Street, Boston, MA 02128 for Colette Bakery LLC dba Colette Bakery, 509 Main...
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the C-Paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the C-Paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 19-669: Petition for Common Victualler License by Franck & Nathalie Beddiar, 10 New Street, Boston, MA 02128 for Colette Bakery LLC dba Colette Bakery, 509 Main...
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval on the B-Paper (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 on the B-Paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Scarpelli)
Grant the license — Paper 19-669: Petition for Common Victualler License by Franck & Nathalie Beddiar, 10 New Street, Boston, MA 02128 for Colette Bakery LLC dba Colette Bakery, 509 Main Street,...
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)
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from representatives of the Administration
Councillor Dello Russo moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from representatives of the Administration (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from representatives of the Administration (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-674: December 11, 2019 To The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-676: Resolution: the City contact the contractor on that repaving project immediately to address that repaving issue in the interests of public safety
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)
Motions, Order and Resolutions
Table until the January 7, 2020 meeting so that Councillors- Elect Bears and Morell could participate in discussion of the resolution — Paper 19-667: Whereas, Medford City Hall closes on Wednesday...
Councillor Knight moved to table until the January 7, 2020 meeting so that Councillors- Elect Bears and Morell could participate in discussion of the resolution (Councillor Caraviello second)-tabled until January 7, 2020.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the January 7, 2020 meeting so that Councillors- Elect Bears and Morell could participate in discussion of the resolution (Councillor Caraviello second)-tabled until January 7, 2020..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Reports of Committees
Approval as amended — Paper 19-658: December 11, 2019 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-658
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-646: Committee of the whole meeting report tuesday, december
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)
Refer the paper to the Community Development Board — Paper 19-652: Resolution: The following "General Provision" is hereby added to Section 94-141 (g) In any district, two principal structures...
Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:17 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:17 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Marks)
Approval and further moved that tonight's Council meeting be dedicated in Ms. DiGiantommaso's memory — Paper 19-677: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long-time Medford resident and...
Councillor Marks moved for approval and further moved that tonight's Council meeting be dedicated in Ms. DiGiantommaso's memory (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval and further moved that tonight's Council meeting be dedicated in Ms. DiGiantommaso's memory (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-678: Resolution: the City Council hold a moment of silence in memory of Kim Dervishian, a longtime staff member at the Roberts Elementary School on her recent passing
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)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of December 10, 2019
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn
At 9:29 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to adjourn (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:29 p.m., Councillor Dello Russo moved to adjourn (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Lungo-Koehn)
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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