MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
April 21, 2020
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, Richard F. Caraviello, Adam Knight, Michael J. Marks, Nicole Morell, George A. Scarpelli, John C. Falco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Records
Suspend the rules to take two communications from the Mayor
At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take two communications from the Mayor (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take two communications from the Mayor (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Table for one week so that the Administration can respond to the questions posed in the amendments — Paper 20-316: Loan Order- Citywide Sidewalks
Councillor Marks moved to table for one week so that the Administration can respond to the questions posed in the amendments (Councillor Morell second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table for one week so that the Administration can respond to the questions posed in the amendments (Councillor Morell second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Morell)
Approve funding in the amount of $125,000 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve to the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) for the ABCD Rental Assistance for Medford Residents program,...
Vice President Caraviello moved to approve funding in the amount of $125,000 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve to the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) for the ABCD Rental Assistance for Medford Residents program, and to re- evaluate further after demand is known (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to approve funding in the amount of $125,000 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve to the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) for the ABCD Rental Assistance for Medford Residents program, and to re- evaluate further after demand is known (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Approve funding in the amount of $20,000 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve to Housing Families, Inc. to provide rental assistance as part of the agency's Pro Bono Legal Services Program —...
Vice President Caraviello moved to approve funding in the amount of $20,000 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve to Housing Families, Inc. to provide rental assistance as part of the agency's Pro Bono Legal Services Program (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to approve funding in the amount of $20,000 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve to Housing Families, Inc. to provide rental assistance as part of the agency's Pro Bono Legal Services Program (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:03 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 9:03 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 20-317: Be it so Resolved Medford City Council congratulate Evelyn and Henry Milorin on the momentous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole, with the Mayor and the Budget Director invited to the meeting — Paper 20-318: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold a meeting of the Subcommittee...
Councillor Bears moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole, with the Mayor and the Budget Director invited to the meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole, with the Mayor and the Budget Director invited to the meeting (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Reports of Committees
Accept the report — Paper 20-310: April 14, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-310
Vice President Caraviello moved to accept the report (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to accept the report (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Accept the report — Paper 19-659 & 20-098: Subcommittee on zoning
Vice President Caraviello moved to accept the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to accept the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Accept the report — Paper 20-042: March 31, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report 20-042
Councillor Knight moved to accept the report (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to accept the report (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-311: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold a moment of silence in his honor; and Be it further Resolved that the 4/21/2020 Medford City Council Meeting be dedicated to his...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-312: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Paul Brogan on his recent passing
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of April 14, 2020
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:32 p.m
Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:32 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight marked absent because of difficulties with his internet connection.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:32 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Knight marked absent because of difficulties with his internet connection..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
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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