MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
May 12, 2020
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
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
Hearings
Approval — Paper 20-343: Legal notice city of medford
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Suspend the rules to take paper 20-355
At 7:16 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20-355 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:16 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20-355 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-355: Dear Council President Falco and Honorable Members of the Medford City Council, As you are aware, the City is working in coordination with MassDOT to plan for a
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval on the main paper — Paper 20-355: Dear Council President Falco and Honorable Members of the Medford City Council, As you are aware, the City is working in coordination with MassDOT to...
Councillor Knight moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-354: Resolution: the City Administration provide an update on the Medford Rental Assistance Program, including how residents can apply, eligibility requirements, and...
Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:18 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:18 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 20-344: Whereas, the question was raised at a recent meeting by the Zoning Board of Appeals as to whether or not use variances are authorized in the City of Medford; an
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of four (Vice President Caraviello, Councillor Knight, Councillor Scarpelli and President Falco) in favor and three (Councillor Bears, Councillor Marks and Councillor Morell) opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Marks, Morell
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of four (Vice President Caraviello, Councillor Knight, Councillor Scarpelli and President Falco) in favor and three (Councillor Bears, Councillor Marks and Councillor Morell) opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Join papers 20-350, 20-345, 20-346, and 20-351, in that order
Councillor Knight moved to join papers 20-350, 20-345, 20-346, and 20-351, in that order (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Morell, ScarpelliNo: Marks
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to join papers 20-350, 20-345, 20-346, and 20-351, in that order (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-351: Resolution: the Medford City Council request a report from the City Administration outlining the number of vacant positions funded in the FY20 budget...
Councillor Bears moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Caraviello opposed.
Yes: Bears, Falco, Knight, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Caraviello opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval on the joined main papers — Paper 20-351: Resolution: the Medford City Council request a report from the City Administration outlining the number of vacant positions funded in the FY20...
Councillor Knight moved for approval on the joined main papers (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Morell, ScarpelliNo: Marks
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval on the joined main papers (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Marks opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-347: Resolution: 9th Street be repaired or repaved in the interest of public safety
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-348: Resolution: the Administration report back the status of the Tufts Square street project
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 20-349: Resolution: the City Administration provide an update on any plans for partnerships or programs that will allow for expanded or universal COVID-19 testing for Medford...
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-352: Resolution: the Medford City Council request the Recreation Department expand programming surrounding socially distanced recreational activities and opportunities
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 20-353: Resolution: the City Administration amend the Waste Management contract to include Maple Park Condominiums located at 65 Valley Street for bulk pick-up service
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-356: Joint Resolution to Petition the Federal Government for Emergency Financial Relief It is hereby Resolved by Her Honor the Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, The Honorab
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
Table all three reports until next week's meeting — Paper 20-327: May 7, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report to follow
Councillor Knight moved to table all three reports until next week's meeting (Councillor Bears second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table all three reports until next week's meeting (Councillor Bears second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of May 5, 2020
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
A moment of silence in memory of those we have lost to COVID-19
Vice President Caraviello moved for a moment of silence in memory of those we have lost to COVID-19 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for a moment of silence in memory of those we have lost to COVID-19 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:54 p.m
Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:54 p.m. (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:54 p.m. (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →