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March 16, 2021
19 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
Records
Suspend the rules to take paper 21-187
At 7:02 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 21-187 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:02 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take paper 21-187 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 21-187: Resolution: A Proclamation naming March 21 through April 30, 2021 Motorcycle Awareness Period in the City of Medford Whereas, the motorcycle is a popular means of...
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)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Grant the petition — Paper 21-189: Petition for Common Victualler License by Mark Cafua, 280 Merrimack Street, Methuen, MA 01844 for Greater Boston Donuts, LLC, 7 Commercial Street, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the petition (Vice President Knight second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the petition (Vice President Knight second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Take public participation
At 7:41 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to take public participation (Councillor Falco second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:41 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Marks moved to take public participation (Councillor Falco second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Public Participation
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:54 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Knight second (passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:54 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Knight second (passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-183: Resolution: the Medford City Council ask the Administration what its plans are for outdoor dining for the restaurants this upcoming spring, summer, and fall season
President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-184: Resolution: the Medford City Council wish Mary Paradiso a very Happy 93rd Birthday
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 as amended — Paper 21-185: Resolution: the Medford DPW perform pothole maintenance along Freedom Way in preparation for the state-mandated deadline for in-person learning at our public...
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)
Approval — Paper 21-186: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for life-long Medford resident Helen Alpers on her recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-188: Resolution: the City Administration provide the City Council with the requirements and criteria for establishing a "Ghost Kitchen" in the City of Medford
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)
Communications from the Mayor
Refer the paper as amended to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion with Zoning Consultant Mark Bobrowski — Paper 21-190: Communication
Vice President Knight moved to refer the paper as amended to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion with Zoning Consultant Mark Bobrowski (Councillor Falco second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to refer the paper as amended to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion with Zoning Consultant Mark Bobrowski (Councillor Falco second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 20-300, 21-053 & 21-070: Subcommittee on elderly
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 20-573: March 8, 2021 Public Works Subcommittee Report. 20-573
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 20-568: March 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
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)
Approval — Paper 20-050: petition for a Special Permit - Hours (granted by the Council, as amended to require 90-and-180-day report on May 18, 2020 and August 16, 2020)
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)
Approval — Paper 20-066: petition for a Special Permit - Zoning (granted by the Council, as amended to require 90-day report on June 29, 2020)
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)
Approval — Paper 19-037: petition for a Special Permit - Hours (granted by the Council, as amended to require 30-and-90-day report on June 25, 2019 and August 20, 2019)
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 March 9, 2021
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:29 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:29 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:29 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
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