MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
May 26, 2020
19 recorded votes, 0 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 so that Vice President Caraviello, Chair of the Subcommittee on Military and Veterans' Affairs, could invite the Director of Veterans's Services to address the Council
At 7:06 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules so that Vice President Caraviello, Chair of the Subcommittee on Military and Veterans' Affairs, could invite the Director of Veterans's Services to address the Council (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:06 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules so that Vice President Caraviello, Chair of the Subcommittee on Military and Veterans' Affairs, could invite the Director of Veterans's Services to address the Council (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-388: Resolution: the Medford City Council dedicate tonight's meeting in memory of the 8,000 Medford veterans buried at Oak Grove Cemetery
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)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:14 p.m., Vice President Caraviello 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 7:14 p.m., Vice President Caraviello 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: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Table for one week — Paper 20-371: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Dorothy and Frank Zizzo on the momentous celebration of their 40th Wedding Anniversary
Councillor Knight moved to table for one week (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table for one week (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-372: Resolution: the Medford City Council recognize the contributions and commitment to the betterment of the community of the Medford DPW in celebration of National Public...
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 20-373: Resolution: the Medford City Council extended its Congratulations to May Marquebreck on the celebration of her 90th birthday
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (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 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-374: Resolution: concerns on South Street and the intersection of South Street and Main Street be discussed
Councillor Marks 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 Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-375: Resolution: the Community Preservation Committee and City Administration provide an update on the Rental Assistance Program and Free Legal Services program for...
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)
Suspend the rules to take paper 20-379
At 8:19 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20-379 (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:19 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20-379 (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
Approval — Paper 20-379: Community Preservation Committee
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)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:30 p.m., Councillor Knight 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
“At 8:30 p.m., Councillor Knight 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: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 20-376: Resolution: the City Administration provide an update on any plans to protect public employee safety, including social distancing measures, as Massachusetts implements the...
Councillor Bears moved for approval (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 (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-377: Resolution: the City Administration provide an update on any guidance or other assistance available to local businesses and organizations if they have questions or...
Councillor Bears moved for approval (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 (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-378: Resolution: the City Administration provide a written update to the Council on any alterations or changes to the design and/or construction materials for the new Medford...
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-380: Local Acceptance; Small Business Personal Property Tax Exemption
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)
Refer the paper to the Community Development Board — Paper 20-381: Ordinance Amendment; Zoning Change
Councillor Knight moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board (Vice President 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 (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 19-659 & 20-042: May 20, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-659 and 20-042
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (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 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of May 19, 2020
Councillor Bears moved for approval (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 (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:35 p.m
Vice President Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:35 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 9:35 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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