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November 10, 2020
29 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
Records
Suspend the rules to take papers 20-559, 20- 634 and 20-635
At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take papers 20-559, 20- 634 and 20-635 (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 papers 20-559, 20- 634 and 20-635 (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 20-559: Update on current financial circumstances and projections following the close of the first quarter of the fiscal year
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Vice President Caraviello 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 (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 20-634: November 5, 2020
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:25 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 8:25 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)
Hearings
Waive reading of the paper and to re-open the hearing
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper and to re-open the hearing (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli briefly absent from the Chamber.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, MorellThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper and to re-open the hearing (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli briefly absent from the Chamber..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Table for one week — Paper 20-600: Hearing on a petition from Boston Gas Co
Councillor Marks moved to table for one week (Councillor Scarpelli 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 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a brief synopsis from the petitioner
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a brief synopsis from the petitioner (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Vice President Caraviello briefly absent from the Chamber.
Yes: Bears, Falco, Knight, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a brief synopsis from the petitioner (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Vice President Caraviello briefly absent from the Chamber..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approve the petition — Paper 20-621: Hearing on a petition from Comcast Cable Communications Management
Councillor Knight moved to approve the petition (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the petition (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-624: Resolution: as this meeting of the Medford City Council is taking place on November 10th, the 245th birthday of the United States Marines and on the eve of Veteran's Day,...
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Suspend the rules to take papers 20-630, 20- 631, 20-632, and 20-633
At 9:25 p.m., President Falco moved to suspend the rules to take papers 20-630, 20- 631, 20-632, and 20-633 (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 9:25 p.m., President Falco moved to suspend the rules to take papers 20-630, 20- 631, 20-632, and 20-633 (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-630: Resolution: the DPW paint the crosswalks and STOP lines at the intersection of Tainter Street and Park Street in the interest of public safety
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 — Paper 20-631: Resolution: the DPW have the street sweeper clean the parking lot at the Roberts Elementary School 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 — Paper 20-632: Resolution: the DPW rake the leaves, trim the bushes, and clean the sewer of the Tainter Street entrance of the Roberts Elementary School parking lot
President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Bears)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-633: Resolution: the cracked sidewalk panels in front of 248 Park Street and 44 Tainter Street be replaced in the interest of public safety
Councillor Knight moved for approval on the B-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 B-Paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval on the main paper — Paper 20-633: Resolution: the cracked sidewalk panels in front of 248 Park Street and 44 Tainter Street be replaced in the interest of public safety
President Falco 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
“President Falco moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:34 p.m., Councillor Bears 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 9:34 p.m., Councillor Bears 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: Bears, second: Knight)
Table — 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 hereby further amended by...
Councillor Knight moved to table (Councillor Bears second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table (Councillor Bears second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-625: Resolution: the Medford City Council hold an onsite Committee Of the Whole Meeting on either Saturday November 21st or Saturday November 28th and invite area...
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-626: Resolution: the four way stop at the intersection of Doonan and Park Avenue be discussed in the interest of Public Safety
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-627: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the City Administration install pedestrian crossing signs at the Winthrop Street crosswalks at the...
Councillor Morell 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 Morell moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 20-628: Resolution: residents of Medford are encouraged to attend the MBTA Public Meeting on Thursday, November 12th at 6PM via Zoom regarding service cuts and changes...
Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 20-629: Resolution: Tufts University remove construction materials from the sidewalks on College Avenue and keep all jersey barriers in a consistent and stationary position to...
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)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 20-024: October 27, 2020 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-024
Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approve the report — Paper 20-602: October 27, 2020 City Council Caucus Report. 20-602
Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 10:16 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 10:16 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 20-637: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Ron and Joanne Crotty of the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Councillors Knight and Marks moved for approval (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillors Knight and Marks 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 20-636: Resolution: the Medford City Council ask the Medford Police to look into the overnight parking of tractor trailers vehicles on Commercial Street
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)
Records
Table until the next meeting — Records of the meeting of October 27, 2020
Councillor Knight moved to table until the next meeting (Councillor Scarpelli 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 meeting (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:29 p.m
Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 10:29 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 10:29 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
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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