MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
March 1, 2022
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Richard F. Caraviello and George A. Scarpelli absent.
Present: Zac Bears, Kit Collins, Adam Knight, Justin Tseng, Nicole Morell
Absent: Richard F. Caraviello, George A. Scarpelli
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 22-085: WHEREAS, the motorcycle is a popular means of transportation for commuting, as well as for touring and recreation; and
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-086: Resolution: the City Administration report on any plans to implement a "Vision Zero" plan to reduce pedestrian and other traffic fatalities to zero through design of...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-087: Resolution: the newly planted tree in the center of Hasting Park be relocated so the area children can continue to utilize the hill for sledding
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Collins)
Table for one week so Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli could participate in discussion of this resolution — Paper 22-088: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate James and Maureen...
Councillor Knight moved to table for one week so Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli could participate in discussion of this resolution (Vice President Bears second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table for one week so Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli could participate in discussion of this resolution (Vice President Bears second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Table for one week so Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli could participate in discussion of this resolution — Paper 22-089: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Kevin and Kathleen...
Councillor Knight moved to table for one week so Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli could participate in discussion of this resolution (Vice President Bears second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table for one week so Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli could participate in discussion of this resolution (Vice President Bears second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Table for one week so that Councillor Caraviello could participate in discussion of this resolution — Paper 22-090: Resolution: the City Council re-appoint City Messenger Lawrence Lepore for a...
Vice President Bears moved to table for one week so that Councillor Caraviello could participate in discussion of this resolution (Councillor Tseng second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to table for one week so that Councillor Caraviello could participate in discussion of this resolution (Councillor Tseng second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Table for one week — Paper 21-577: Resolution: the City of Medford, through its City Council, raise the maximum income level for Clause 41a of M.G.L
Vice President Bears moved to table for one week (Councillor Tseng second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to table for one week (Councillor Tseng second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 19-070: February 22, 2022, Committee of the Whole Report. 19-070
Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Collins second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Collins second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Approve the report — Paper 22-012: Subcommittee on ordinances
Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Knight second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Knight second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Records
Table for one week — Records of the meeting of February 22, 2022
Councillor Knight moved to table for one week (Vice President Bears second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table for one week (Vice President Bears second)-tabled for one week, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 7:39 p.m
Vice President Bears moved to adjourn at 7:39 p.m. (Councillor Collins second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent.
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent”.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to adjourn at 7:39 p.m. (Councillor Collins second)-approved, with Councillors Caraviello and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
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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