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April 6, 2021
21 recorded votes, 3 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, and further moved for a Council citation — Paper 21-306: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Terry Carter on being named Medford's first Poet Laureate
Councillor Knight moved for approval, and further moved for a Council citation (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Falco absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Knight, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval, and further moved for a Council citation (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Falco absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Table until next week so Councillor Falco could be present for discussion — Paper 21-307: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Alan...
Vice President Knight moved to table until next week so Councillor Falco could be present for discussion (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Falco absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Knight, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to table until next week so Councillor Falco could be present for discussion (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Falco absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Suspend the rules to take Paper 21-094
At 7:05 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend the rules to take Paper 21-094 (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Falco absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Knight, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list John C. Falco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 7:05 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend the rules to take Paper 21-094 (Vice President Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Falco absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Receive and place on file — Paper 21-094: Department updates from Police, Fire & DPW department heads
Councillor Scarpelli to receive and place on file (Vice President Knight second)-received and placed on file on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli to receive and place on file (Vice President Knight second)-received and placed on file on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 21-316: Mutual Aid Agreement
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)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:34 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:34 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Report out the questions and amendments but to table the main paper for one week so that Eversource can attend the next Council meeting for a presentation
Councillor Scarpelli moved to report out the questions and amendments but to table the main paper for one week so that Eversource can attend the next Council meeting for a presentation (Councillor Falco second)-questions and amendments reported out, main paper tabled for one week, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to report out the questions and amendments but to table the main paper for one week so that Eversource can attend the next Council meeting for a presentation (Councillor Falco second)-questions and amendments reported out, main paper tabled for one week, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-309: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Irma Cacicio on her recent passing
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)
Consolidate all amendments and papers — Paper 21-310: Resolution: the City's 5G small cell interim policy be discussed
Vice President Knight moved to consolidate all amendments and papers (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to consolidate all amendments and papers (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Approval of the consolidated paper — Paper 21-310: Resolution: the City's 5G small cell interim policy be discussed
Vice President Knight moved for approval of the consolidated 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 of the consolidated paper (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-311: Resolution: we celebrate the March 31st International Transgender Day of Visibility and show our support for our transgender neighbors and friends
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)
Refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs — Paper 21-312: Resolution: the Medford City Council expresses its support of HD.1469, "An Act granting the City of Medford the...
Vice President Knight moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended, with a further request that the paper be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief of Staff — Paper 21-313: Resolution: the Administration provide the Medford...
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended, with a further request that the paper be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief of Staff (Councillor Scarpelli 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, with a further request that the paper be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief of Staff (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-314: Resolution: the Medford Police Department place the speed trailer at the intersection of Fells Avenue and Hickory Avenue in the interest of Public Safety
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks 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 (Councillor Marks second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Marks)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-315: Resolution: the Administration provide the Medford City Council with the following information: Amounts spent on KP Law since inception Budget to Actuals for...
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)
Public Participation
Take paper 21-307 from the table
At 10:07 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to take paper 21-307 from the table (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 10:07 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to take paper 21-307 from the table (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval, with a further motion that tonight's meeting be dedicated in Mr. MacDougall's memory — Paper 21-307: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the...
Vice President Knight moved for approval, with a further motion that tonight's meeting be dedicated in Mr. MacDougall's memory (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, with a further motion that tonight's meeting be dedicated in Mr. MacDougall's memory (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-317: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long-time Medford resident Joseph DiRocco on his recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of March 23, 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 (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:22 p.m
Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 10:22 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 10:22 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, 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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