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August 17, 2021
39 recorded votes, 34 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Adam Knight absent.
Present: Zac Bears, John C. Falco, Michael J. Marks, Nicole Morell, George A. Scarpelli, Richard F. Caraviello
Absent: Adam Knight
Every vote, in order
Records
Approval — Paper 21-490: Resolution: the Medford that the Medford City Council commend and congratulate the Medford Invitational Tournament on its 25th Anniversary
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-513: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Desmond Lambert on earning the rank of Eagle Scout
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 21-489: Resolution: Six (6) Members of the Medford School Committee to serve for a period of two years from the first Monday in January, 2022, to be elected by and from the...
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Vice President Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Vice President Knight absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Offer early voting for the September preliminary election on Wednesday, September 8, from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 9, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Councillor Marks moved to offer early voting for the September preliminary election on Wednesday, September 8, from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 9, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-failed on a tie roll call vote of three in favor (Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli, President Caraviello), three opposed (Councillor Bears, Councillor Falco, Councillor Morell) and Vice President Knight absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Falco, Morell
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to offer early voting for the September preliminary election on Wednesday, September 8, from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 9, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-failed on a tie roll call vote of three in favor (Councillor Marks, Councillor Scarpelli, President Caraviello), three opposed (Councillor Bears, Councillor Falco, Councillor Morell) and Vice President Knight absent..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approve the four proposed early voting dates and times for the September preliminary municipal election as outlined in the City Clerk's memorandum: Tuesday, September 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m....
Councillor Bears moved to approve the four proposed early voting dates and times for the September preliminary municipal election as outlined in the City Clerk's memorandum: Tuesday, September 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Wednesday, September 8, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Thursday, September 9, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Friday, September 10, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours). (Councillor Morell second)-approved on a roll call vote of four in favor (Councillor Bears, Councillor Falco, Councillor Morell, Councillor Scarpelli), two opposed (Councillor Marks, President Caraviello) and Vice President Knight absent.
Yes: Bears, Falco, Morell, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello, Marks
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the four proposed early voting dates and times for the September preliminary municipal election as outlined in the City Clerk's memorandum: Tuesday, September 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Wednesday, September 8, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Thursday, September 9, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Friday, September 10, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours). (Councillor Morell second)-approved on a roll call vote of four in favor (Councillor Bears, Councillor Falco, Councillor Morell, Councillor Scarpelli), two opposed (Councillor Marks, President Caraviello) and Vice President Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Morell)
Approve the five proposed early voting dates and times for the November municipal election as outlined in the City Clerk's memorandum: Saturday, October 23, 9:00-5:00 p.m. (Saturday voting)...
Councillor Bears moved to approve the five proposed early voting dates and times for the November municipal election as outlined in the City Clerk's memorandum: Saturday, October 23, 9:00-5:00 p.m. (Saturday voting) Monday, October 25, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Tuesday, October 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Wednesday, October 27, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Thursday, October 28, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) (Councillor Morell second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the five proposed early voting dates and times for the November municipal election as outlined in the City Clerk's memorandum: Saturday, October 23, 9:00-5:00 p.m. (Saturday voting) Monday, October 25, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Tuesday, October 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Wednesday, October 27, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) Thursday, October 28, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (normal City Hall business hours) (Councillor Morell second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Morell)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:08 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:08 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Hearings
Accept the language recommended by the Community Development Board to stagger the terms of the appointees — Paper 21-508: MEMORANDUM TO: President Richard Caraviello and Members of the Medford...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to accept the language recommended by the Community Development Board to stagger the terms of the appointees (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to accept the language recommended by the Community Development Board to stagger the terms of the appointees (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approve the paper, as amended, to be ordained — Paper 21-508: MEMORANDUM TO: President Richard Caraviello and Members of the Medford City Council CC: Registrars of Voters FR: Adam Hurtubise, City...
Councillor Bears moved to approve the paper, as amended, to be ordained (Councillor Morell second)-approved, as amended, to be ordained, on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the paper, as amended, to be ordained (Councillor Morell second)-approved, as amended, to be ordained, on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Morell)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Grant the license — Paper 21-509: Petition for Cleaning & Dyeing License by Camila Dinamarca & Gylwood Chin, 19 Lewis Street, Everett, MA 02149 & 1119 Skyline Drive Daly City, CA 94015 for G+C LLC...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Scarpelli second)-granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Scarpelli second)-granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:17 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:17 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Table, as amended, until the Council can hear from the City Engineer, the Chief Assessor, the ADA officer, and the appropriate Administration officials on these outstanding questions...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table, as amended, until the Council can hear from the City Engineer, the Chief Assessor, the ADA officer, and the appropriate Administration officials on these outstanding questions (recommendations 2, 6, and 7) (Councillor Bears second)-tabled as amended.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table, as amended, until the Council can hear from the City Engineer, the Chief Assessor, the ADA officer, and the appropriate Administration officials on these outstanding questions (recommendations 2, 6, and 7) (Councillor Bears second)-tabled as amended..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Waive reading of the Paper in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the Paper in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the Paper in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Councillor Marks offered an amendment requesting that line 1 of the City Engineer's recommendations reflect a limit of ten (10) feet of duct bank rather than seven (7) feet
Councillor Marks offered an amendment requesting that line 1 of the City Engineer's recommendations reflect a limit of ten (10) feet of duct bank rather than seven (7) feet (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks offered an amendment requesting that line 1 of the City Engineer's recommendations reflect a limit of ten (10) feet of duct bank rather than seven (7) feet (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-457: Hearing on a petition from Massachusetts Electrical Company dba National Grid for permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits
Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved as amended.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Marks second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Bears, second: Marks)
Waive reading of the petition in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the petition in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the petition in lieu of a synopsis from the Petitioner (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 21-458: Hearing on a petition from Massachusetts Electrical Company dba National Grid for permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Waive reading of the petition in lieu of a synopsis from the petitioner
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the petition in lieu of a synopsis from the petitioner (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the petition in lieu of a synopsis from the petitioner (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Marks, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 21-459: Hearing on a petition from Verizon New England
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Refer the Paper to the City Solicitor for an opinion on whether the Council has the authority to request this language in any Host Community Agreements — Paper 21-491: Resolution: the Cannabis...
Councillor Bears moved to refer the Paper to the City Solicitor for an opinion on whether the Council has the authority to request this language in any Host Community Agreements (Councillor Marks second)-referred to the City Solicitor.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to refer the Paper to the City Solicitor for an opinion on whether the Council has the authority to request this language in any Host Community Agreements (Councillor Marks second)-referred to the City Solicitor..” (Motion: Bears, second: Marks)
Refer the Paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with the Tree Warden during discussion of the proposed Tree Ordinance — Paper 21-492: Resolution: abutters within 250 feet of a...
Councillor Bears moved to refer the Paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with the Tree Warden during discussion of the proposed Tree Ordinance (Councillor Falco second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to refer the Paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with the Tree Warden during discussion of the proposed Tree Ordinance (Councillor Falco second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Approval, and further moved that a Council citation be sent to Deputy Chief Fusco — Paper 21-496: Resolution: Medford Deputy Fire Chief Fran Fusco be recognized on his resent retirement after...
Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that a Council citation be sent to Deputy Chief Fusco (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that a Council citation be sent to Deputy Chief Fusco (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-503: Resolution: the City Council request that the Administration provide an update on implementation of the city's Bicycle Infrastructure Master Plan or any other...
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 21-504: Resolution: the City Council receive an update from the Administration on transportation network company (TNC) fees anticipated to be allocated to Medford and any plans...
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Morell, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-505: Resolution: the Administration provide the Medford City Council with an update in regard to the private investigator that was hired by the administration on or before June...
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval, as amended, from the Floor — Paper 21-493: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the DCR make openings in the guard rail at Dugger Park for easier access into the park
President Caraviello moved for approval, as amended, from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval, as amended, from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval from the Floor — Paper 21-498: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and since condolences to the family of Mary De Fronzo Kaleta on her recent passing, Mary served the...
President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval, as amended, from the Floor — Paper 21-499: Resolution: the Medford City Council demand that the DCR cut the weeds on Route 16 at the Main St bridge and all surrounding areas of the...
President Caraviello moved for approval, as amended, from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval, as amended, from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-507: Resolution: the utility pole blocking the middle of the sidewalk on Boston Avenue across from the new Green Line Extension station be moved to ensure full ADA access
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:47 p.m., Councillor Falco moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (President Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:47 p.m., Councillor Falco moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (President Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 21-510: Resolution: the Medford City Council recognize Michael McDevitt for his ongoing and unparalleled support to the Veterans in the City of Medford; and Be it further resolved...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-511: Resolution: the Medford City Council make the following announcement in support of Medford's Veterans: There will be a VETERANS RALLY on Thursday September 2nd between...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (President Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (President Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval from the Floor — Paper 21-512: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Frances Gianetti on her recent passing
President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Caraviello moved for approval from the Floor (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve Amendments A, B, and D for third reading to be ordained — Paper 21-450: Personnel Ordinance
Councillor Bears moved to approve Amendments A, B, and D for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Marks second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve Amendments A, B, and D for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Marks second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of six in favor and Vice President Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Marks)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 20-573: July 13, 2021 Public Works Subcommittee Report. 20-573
Councillor Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Falco)
Approve the report — Paper 20-568: July 14, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the report (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the report (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approve the report — Paper 19-070: July 28, 2021 Subcommittee on Zoning Report. 19-070
Councillor Falco moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Table until the next meeting — Records of the meeting of July 13, 2021
Councillor Bears moved to table until the next meeting (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled until the next meeting.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to table until the next meeting (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled until the next meeting..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Adjourn at 10:05 p.m
Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
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