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March 23, 2021
21 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 21-202
At 7:02 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend the rules to take Paper 21-202 (Councillor Falco second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:02 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend the rules to take Paper 21-202 (Councillor Falco second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-198: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Marie Cassidy on her 70th birthday
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Grant the license — Paper 21-199: Petition for Cleaning & Dyeing License by Joanna Campagnone, 54 Nell Road Apt
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-194: Resolution: the City Council ask the City Administration and Traffic Department to look into parking concerns raised by residents who live on main streets with...
Councillor Scarpelli 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 Scarpelli 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: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:46 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:46 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 21-192: Resolution: the Medford City Council express its sincere condolences to the family of our City Clerk Adam Hurtubise on the passing of his Grandmother, Helen Winne Mulligan
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Suspend the rules to take Paper 21-200
At 8:49 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take Paper 21-200 (Councillor Falco second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:49 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take Paper 21-200 (Councillor Falco second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval as amended, contingent on whether the Council has the statutory authority to approve the permit, and further requested that the City Solicitor issue an opinion on whether the Council has...
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended, contingent on whether the Council has the statutory authority to approve the permit, and further requested that the City Solicitor issue an opinion on whether the Council has the statutory authority to approve the permit (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended, with contingencies, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended, contingent on whether the Council has the statutory authority to approve the permit, and further requested that the City Solicitor issue an opinion on whether the Council has the statutory authority to approve the permit (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended, with contingencies, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:03 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 9:03 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-193: Resolution: the City of Medford's Ad Hoc Small Cell Committee upcoming hearing on March 31st at 6 p.m
Councillor Marks 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
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended from the Floor — Paper 21-195: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive a report on if there is a plan to reopen the Medford Senior Center in any capacity
President Caraviello moved for approval as amended from the Floor (Councillor Marks second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval as amended from the Floor (Councillor Marks second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Marks)
Approval — Paper 21-196: Resolution: we stand in solidarity with Asian Americans in Medford and across the country in opposing the increase in anti-Asian bigotry, violence, and hate crimes that is...
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-197: Resolution: Finance Director Aleesha Nunley- Benjamin and the City Administration be congratulated on winning the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the...
Councillor Bears moved for approval (President Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (President Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:48 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 9:48 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Bears second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approval from the Floor — Paper 21-204: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Jim McKinnon on his passing
President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval from the Floor — Paper 21-203: Resolution: the Medford City Council acknowledge March 21, 2021 as being World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about Down syndrome...
President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 20-577: March 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-577
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 20-568: March 18, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Public Participation
Receive the March Report and place it on file
Vice President Knight moved to receive the March Report and place it on file (Councillor Scarpelli second)-received and placed on file on a role call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to receive the March Report and place it on file (Councillor Scarpelli second)-received and placed on file on a role call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of March 16, 2021
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:02 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 10:02 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 10:02 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
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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