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April 27, 2021
22 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 21-340
At 7:03 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend the rules to take paper 21-340 (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:03 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend the rules to take paper 21-340 (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval as amended, with a condition — Paper 21-340: Petition for Common Victualler License by Mark Cafua, 280 Merrimack Street, Methuen, MA 01844 for Greater Boston Donuts, LLC, 283 Middlesex...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended, with a condition (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended, with a condition, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended, with a condition (Vice President Knight second)-approved as amended, with a condition, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole, for a meeting with the entire commission — Paper 21-330: Resolution: the City Council receive an update on the Parking Policy and...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole, for a meeting with the entire commission (Vice President Knight 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
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole, for a meeting with the entire commission (Vice President Knight second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole, as amended, on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-331: Resolution: the City Administration post all Medford Traffic Commission Rules and Regulations to the City website in an easily accessible and searchable format
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)
Consolidate papers 21-332, 21-333 and 21-334
At 7:24 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to consolidate papers 21-332, 21-333 and 21-334 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:24 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to consolidate papers 21-332, 21-333 and 21-334 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval of the consolidated papers, as amended — Paper 21-334: Resolution: the City Administration and Park Medford address the data breach at Park Mobile, a vendor of Park Medford, which may...
Vice President Knight moved for approval of the consolidated papers, as amended (Councillor Bears 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 papers, as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 21-335: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the Parks Commission re- open the application process for the installation of additional Memorial Bricks at the Tufts...
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 as amended — Paper 21-336: Resolution: trash collection city wide be discussed
Councillor Marks 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 Marks 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: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-337: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere congratulations to Paul A
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 21-338: Resolution: the Medford City Council have the DOT immediately clean the section of roadway of debris between Route 16 and Route 93
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)
Approval — Paper 21-339: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the owner of 28 Main Street remove the graffiti on the roof of the building possibly with some assistance from the city
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 — Paper 21-341: Mayor’s request: approve the following on recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee: (1) Requesting the appropriation of $5,000 from the CPA General...
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)
Suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 7:57 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:57 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-342: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for lifelong Medford resident Robert Bob McGovern on his recent passing
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)
Approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. McGovern and Mr. Cangiano — Paper 21-343: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for lifelong Medford resident...
Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. McGovern and Mr. Cangiano (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. McGovern and Mr. Cangiano (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Approval — Paper 21-324: April 20, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-324
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)
Table for one week — Paper 21-018: April 21, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report
Vice President Knight moved to table for one week (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to table for one week (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled for one week on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of April 13, 2021
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)
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)
Suspend the rules to allow a resident to address the Council
At 8:32 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to allow a resident to address the Council (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 8:32 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to suspend the rules to allow a resident to address the Council (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Adjourn at 8:34 p.m
Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
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