MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
May 19, 2020
26 recorded votes, 2 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
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 20-357: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the City Administration examine the benefits of offering an early retirement incentive program and report to the Council...
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 as amended — Paper 20-358: Resolution: the Medford City Council request a report from the Administration on the following items: 1
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 20-359: Resolution: the Director of Substance Abuse Prevention conduct an analysis on the trends relative to substance abuse during the government shut down and report back to the...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-360: Resolution: the City Administration provide the Medford City Council with a copy of the Emergency Response Plan preparing for an instance or event where the...
Councillor Bears moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval on the main paper — Paper 20-360: Resolution: the City Administration provide the Medford City Council with a copy of the Emergency Response Plan preparing for an instance or event where...
Councillor Knight moved for approval on the main paper (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 on the main paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-361: Resolution: the Medford City Council ask that Mayor to install clear plexi-glass panels in the Alden Chambers in an effort to safely separate Council members
Councillor Bears moved for approval on the B-Paper (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 on the B-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the main paper — Paper 20-361: Resolution: the Medford City Council ask that Mayor to install clear plexi-glass panels in the Alden Chambers in an effort to safely separate Council members
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillor Bears and Councillor Morell) opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Morell
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillor Bears and Councillor Morell) opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 20-364: Resolution: the Medford City Council thank and congratulate Nancy White and Representative Paul Donato on their years of service chairing the Medford Democratic City Committee
Councillors Morell and Bears moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillors Morell and Bears moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Caraviello)
Approval from the floor — Paper 20-362: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Henry Milorin and City Councillor Nicole Morell on being elected Co-Chairs of the Medford Democratic Ward...
President Falco moved for approval from the floor (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Morell abstaining.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliAbstained: Morell
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval from the floor (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Morell abstaining..” (Motion: Falco, second: Bears)
Approval of the B-Paper as amended — Paper 20-363: Resolution: the DPW install crossing signals at the intersection of Central Avenue and Spring Street in the interest of public safety
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval of the B-Paper as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval of the B-Paper as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval on the main paper, from the floor, as amended — Paper 20-363: Resolution: the DPW install crossing signals at the intersection of Central Avenue and Spring Street in the interest of...
President Falco moved for approval on the main paper, from the floor, as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval on the main paper, from the floor, as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Suspend the rules to consider paper 20-316 for third reading, and to offer one congratulatory resolution and two condolence resolutions
Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to consider paper 20-316 for third reading, and to offer one congratulatory resolution and two condolence resolutions (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to consider paper 20-316 for third reading, and to offer one congratulatory resolution and two condolence resolutions (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
Councillor Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 20-321: May 5, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-321
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 19-287: May 6, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-287
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approve the report — Paper 20-327: May 7, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-327
Councillor Knight moved to approve 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 approve 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 20-369: Resolution: the City Council meet in Committee of the Whole to discuss the budget during the first week in June
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 20-370: Resolution: the Council invite members of the School Committee to attend the Committee of the Whole meeting in paper 20-369 above
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 19-287: May 12, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-287
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)
Approval — Paper 19-659 and 20-042: May 13, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-659 and 20-042
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)
Approve for third reading to be ordained — Paper 20-316: City of medford
Councillor Marks moved to approve for third reading to be ordained (Vice President Caraviello second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to approve for third reading to be ordained (Vice President Caraviello second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-366: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Irene Fleming on the occasion of her 80th birthday
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-367: Resolution: the Medford City Council express its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Marie DiBenedetto on her recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-368: Resolution: the Medford City Council express its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Amelia Prestigiovanni on her recent passing, and that tonight's meeting be...
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)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of May 12, 2020
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:15 p.m
Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (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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