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February 23, 2021
16 recorded votes, 0 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
Approval — Paper 21-069: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of John "Spike" Lawless on his recent passing
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)
Refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Elderly and Housing Affairs — Paper 21-070: Resolution: the City Administration, Building Department, and Health Department provide an update on the...
Councillor Bears moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Elderly and Housing Affairs (Vice President Knight second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Elderly and Housing Affairs on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Elderly and Housing Affairs (Vice President Knight second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Elderly and Housing Affairs on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-071: Resolution: the City Administration through the Building Department and Health Department address the serious health and safety problems reported by residents at Alpha...
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-072: Resolution: the City Administration submit public comments to the FAA regarding airplane noise reduction prior to the March 15th deadline for submission
Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved 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 Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-073: Resolution: the City Administration provide an update to the City Council on CARES Act expenditures used for contact tracing, vaccination, and other COVID related expenses...
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-074: Resolution: Our City, State, and Federal leaders stand together and express the urgency of making our Teachers a priority for Covid Vaccinations
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-075: Resolution: the Parks Department in conjunction with the Recreation Department retro fit each of the city Tennis Courts for Pickleball use
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-076: Resolution: the City Administration develop a pilot program to resurface a portion of our roads using recycled asphalt
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)
Communication from the City Clerk
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the City Clerk
Vice President Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the City Clerk (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the City Clerk (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-077: City of medford municipal election calendar
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)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval as amended — Paper 21-037: Licensing of Food Trucks
Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 21-065: February 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-065
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 — Paper 21-026: February 17, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-026
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)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of February 9, 2021
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)
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Falco)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:27 p.m
Councillor Falco moved to adjourn at 8:27 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved to adjourn at 8:27 p.m. (Councillor Marks second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Marks)
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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