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April 12, 2022
19 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, Richard F. Caraviello, Kit Collins, Adam Knight, George A. Scarpelli, Justin Tseng, Nicole Morell
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Knight recused from a matter.
- Richard F. Caraviello left the meeting or the Chamber for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Records
Suspend the rules to take Public Participation
At 7:24 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take Public Participation (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:24 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take Public Participation (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Public Participation
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:26 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:26 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 22-305: Resolution: the Medford City Council thank Bill Mazaka for his 47.5 years of service to the City of Medford's Public Schools
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor 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 22-306: Resolution: we support the proposed Fair Share Amendment that would create an additional tax of four percentage points on annual income above one million dollars and...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins; Councillor Tseng, and President Morell), two opposed (Councillor Caraviello and Councillor Scarpelli) and Councillor Knight recused because of a potential conflict of interest as outlined above.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Morell, TsengNo: Caraviello, ScarpelliThe records list Adam Knight as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins; Councillor Tseng, and President Morell), two opposed (Councillor Caraviello and Councillor Scarpelli) and Councillor Knight recused because of a potential conflict of interest as outlined above..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Approval — Paper 22-307: Resolution: the Medford City Council expresses its support of S.1819, "An Act establishing a commission on the status of citizens of Haitian descent." Be it Further...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng and President Morell) and three opposed (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli).
Yes: Bears, Collins, Morell, TsengNo: Caraviello, Knight, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng and President Morell) and three opposed (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli)..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-308: Resolution: the City Administration inform residents about the "Mystic to Bikeway" survey currently underway to explore pedestrian and multimodal path improvements in...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Approval — Paper 22-309: Be it Resolved by the Medford City Council that the Department of Public Works and Director of Traffic and Transportation report to the Council regarding the po
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Approval — Paper 22-310: Resolution: the Housing Subcommittee meet to discuss the potential drafting of home rule petitions on the following policies to protect Medford residents facing housing...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng and President Morell), two opposed (Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli) and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Morell, TsengNo: Knight, ScarpelliThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng and President Morell), two opposed (Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli) and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the sponsor
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the sponsor (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the sponsor (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approve the paper for first reading — Paper 22-073: City of Medford Prohibition on the Use of Polystyrene Based Disposable Food Containers Sec. 38-47. - Short title. This ordinance may be cited as...
Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Collins second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng and President Morell), two opposed (Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli), and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Morell, TsengNo: Knight, ScarpelliThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Collins second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng and President Morell), two opposed (Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli), and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Refer the paper, as amended, to the Subcommittee on Recreation and Youth Affairs — Paper 22-311: Resolution: the Medford City Council discuss the overwhelming need for after- school programming...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Subcommittee on Recreation and Youth Affairs (Councillor Tseng second)-referred as amended to the Subcommittee on Recreation and Youth Affairs on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Subcommittee on Recreation and Youth Affairs (Councillor Tseng second)-referred as amended to the Subcommittee on Recreation and Youth Affairs on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-313: Resolution: the City Administration provide an update on the city's development planning process, new resources for housing stability for Medford residents, and potential...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Suspend the rules to take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:04 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 9:04 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 22-314: Resolution: the Medford City Council wish the following Medford residents the Best of Luck in their running of the 2022 Boston Marathon
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:11 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 9:11 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 19-504: Subcommittee on signs meeting report tuesday, april
Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the report (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approve the report and attached recommendations from the meeting — Paper 19-504: Subcommittee on signs meeting report tuesday, april
Vice President Bears moved to approve the report and attached recommendations from the meeting (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the report and attached recommendations from the meeting (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of April 5, 2022
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:14 p.m
Vice President Bears moved to adjourn at 9:14 p.m. (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Richard F. Caraviello as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to adjourn at 9:14 p.m. (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Caraviello 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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