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February 2, 2021
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Michael J. Marks, Nicole Morell, George A. Scarpelli, Richard F. Caraviello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Table — Paper 21-023: Resolution: the Deadline Discount Program be discussed
Councillor Marks moved to table (Vice President Knight second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to table (Vice President Knight second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-038: City of medford
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 21-039: Resolution: the Department of Public Works repaint the crosswalks at Winthrop Street and West Street and crossing Winthrop Street just past South Street in...
Vice President Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval on the main paper — Paper 21-039: Resolution: the Department of Public Works repaint the crosswalks at Winthrop Street and West Street and crossing Winthrop Street just past South Street...
Councillor Bears moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval on the main paper (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Approval from the Podium, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in Mr. Fahey's memory — Paper 21-040: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences...
President Caraviello moved for approval from the Podium, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in Mr. Fahey's memory (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval from the Podium, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in Mr. Fahey's memory (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-041: Whereas, Council Paper 20-426 establishing the Cannabis Advisory Committee Ordinance was passed on September 22, 2020; And
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Grant the petition — Paper 21-043: Petition for Common Victualler License by Ian McGregor, 125 Willis Ave., Medford, MA 02155, and Jeff Wetzel, 523 Main St
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the petition (Councillor Falco second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the petition (Councillor Falco second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Table — Paper 21-044: Petition for Common Victualler License by Earl Ercoline for Medford VFW Post 1012 Inc., 114 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
Vice President Knight moved to table (Councillor Bears second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to table (Councillor Bears second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Grant the petition — Paper 21-045: Petition for Common Victualler License by Jabriel Shaheed, 21 Rose St., Revere, MA 02151 for Work Hard Eat Good, 114 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA 02155
Vice President Knight moved to grant the petition (Councillor Bears second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to grant the petition (Councillor Bears second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Communications from the Mayor
Table until the Park Commission approves the work or until the City Solicitor determines that this expenditure is not subject to Park Commission approval — Paper 21-046: Community Preservation Act
Vice President Knight moved to table until the Park Commission approves the work or until the City Solicitor determines that this expenditure is not subject to Park Commission approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Morell opposed.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Morell
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to table until the Park Commission approves the work or until the City Solicitor determines that this expenditure is not subject to Park Commission approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Morell opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-046: Community Preservation Act
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 21-046: Community Preservation Act
Vice President Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval on section 4) of the main paper — Paper 21-046: Community Preservation Act
Councillor Bears moved for approval on section 4) of the main paper (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval on section 4) of the main paper (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-046: Community Preservation Act
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Recommend approval on the first two projects, and to wait on recommending approval on the archaeological related items until questions raised by Councillors Falco and Marks have been answered, as...
Councillor Marks moved to recommend approval on the first two projects, and to wait on recommending approval on the archaeological related items until questions raised by Councillors Falco and Marks have been answered, as amended by Councillor Falco that any artifacts found go to either the Historical Society or the Medford History Room at the new Library, and as amended by Councillor Marks that the Historical Commission contact the Parks Commission, and possibly the Administration, the Building Commissioner or City Solicitor to determine jurisdiction over the land before any architectural dig occurs (Vice President Knight second)-recommendation passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to recommend approval on the first two projects, and to wait on recommending approval on the archaeological related items until questions raised by Councillors Falco and Marks have been answered, as amended by Councillor Falco that any artifacts found go to either the Historical Society or the Medford History Room at the new Library, and as amended by Councillor Marks that the Historical Commission contact the Parks Commission, and possibly the Administration, the Building Commissioner or City Solicitor to determine jurisdiction over the land before any architectural dig occurs (Vice President Knight second)-recommendation passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-681: January 26, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-681
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of January 26, 2021
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Marks)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:49 p.m
Councillor Falco moved to adjourn at 8:49 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved to adjourn at 8:49 p.m. (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, 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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