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October 27, 2020
26 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 to take papers 20-616 and 19-660
At 7:04 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take papers 20-616 and 19-660 (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:04 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take papers 20-616 and 19-660 (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Grant the license — Paper 20-616: Petition for Common Victualler License by Scott Cullinane, 6 Thomas Street, Medford, MA 02155 for Medford-Malden Elks #915, 19 Washington Street Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Bears second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Bears second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Waive reading of the paper
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Table until the next regular meeting — Paper 19-660: Resolution: By the City Council of the City of Medford that Chapter XX of the Ordinances of the City of Medford, as most recently amended, is...
Councillor Knight moved to table until the next regular meeting (Councillor Marks second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the next regular meeting (Councillor Marks second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:15 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 7:15 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)
Hearings
Approve the permit — Paper 20-569: Hearing on a petition from Luis Rodrigues of Lou's Autoworx
Councillor Knight moved to approve the permit (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the permit (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Table until the November 10 meeting — Paper 20-600: Hearing on a petition from Boston Gas Co
Councillor Marks moved to table until the November 10 meeting (Councillor Bears second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table until the November 10 meeting (Councillor Bears second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Suspend the rules to take paper 20- 614
At 8:20 p.m., Vice President Caraviello moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20- 614 (Councillor Morell second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:20 p.m., Vice President Caraviello moved to suspend the rules to take paper 20- 614 (Councillor Morell second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Morell)
Approval — Paper 20-614: Resolution: the Superintendent of Schools or the City Administration provide an update to the Medford City Council with regard to the funding that was approved to resolve...
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Communications from the Mayor
Release and approve $62,500 for funding from funding request (1) for ABCD, as amended
Councillor Marks moved to release and approve $62,500 for funding from funding request (1) for ABCD, as amended (Vice President Caraviello second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to release and approve $62,500 for funding from funding request (1) for ABCD, as amended (Vice President Caraviello second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Release and approve $2,835 from funding request (2) for the Department of Veterans' Services
Councillor Knight moved to release and approve $2,835 from funding request (2) for the Department of Veterans' Services (Vice President Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to release and approve $2,835 from funding request (2) for the Department of Veterans' Services (Vice President Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Release and approve $3,500 from funding request (3) to TreesMedford/City of Medford Tree Warden
Councillor Knight moved to release and approve $3,500 from funding request (3) to TreesMedford/City of Medford Tree Warden (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to release and approve $3,500 from funding request (3) to TreesMedford/City of Medford Tree Warden (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 10:42 p.m., Councillor Knight 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 10:42 p.m., Councillor Knight 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: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-609: Resolution: the Medford City Council conduct a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of addressing the complaint filed against the City relative to the...
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-610: Resolution: the Medford City Council request the City Administration install a flashing pedestrian crossing sign at the crosswalk on Winthrop Street between the Community...
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 — Paper 20-611: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its sincere condolences to the family of Regina "Reggie" Reynolds on her recent passing
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-612: Resolution: the storm drain in front of 48 Doonan Street be repaired in the interest of public safety
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-613: Resolution: the tree stumps at the following addresses be removed in the interest of public safety: ▪ 3 Doane Road ▪ 7 Doane Road ▪ 53 Doonan Street a)...
President Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-615: Resolution: the Medford City Council have the DPW replace the safety sign in the island on High Street at the Brooks School in the interest of public safety
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Morell second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Morell second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Morell)
Reports of Committees
Approve the Subcommittee Report — Paper 20-573: October 20, 2020 Public Works Subcommittee Report. 20-573
Councillor Bears moved to approve the Subcommittee Report (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the Subcommittee Report (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approve the Committee of the Whole Report — Paper 19-312 & 20-577: October 21, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 19-312 & 20-577
Councillor Bears moved to approve the Committee of the Whole Report (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the Committee of the Whole Report (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 10:58 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 10:58 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Hold this meeting in Ms.Tonello's honor — Paper 20-619: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Lucille Tonello on her recent passing
Vice President Caraviello further moved to hold this meeting in Ms.Tonello's honor (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello further moved to hold this meeting in Ms.Tonello's honor (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of October 20, 2020
Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-638: Resolution: the Medford City Council cancel its meeting of November 3, 2020, as is customary for Election Day
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Scarpelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 11:06 p.m
Councillor Morell moved to adjourn at 11:06 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved to adjourn at 11:06 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, 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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