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April 19, 2022
27 recorded votes, 20 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, Richard F. Caraviello, Kit Collins, George A. Scarpelli, Justin Tseng, Nicole Morell
Absent: Adam Knight
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 22-316: Resolution: the City Council discuss a plan dealing with the future trash and recycling contract
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Collins)
Communications from the Mayor
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the Superintendent of Schools
Councillor Collins moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the Superintendent of Schools (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis from the Superintendent of Schools (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
Approve the paper — Paper 22-324: Mayor’s request: approves the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)Statement of Interest on behalf of Medford High School that has been prepared by...
Councillor Caraviello moved to approve the paper (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to approve the paper (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Confirm the appointment of Mr. Crowley — Paper 22-323: Board of Election Commission Appointment
Vice President Bears moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Crowley (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Crowley (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Waive reading of the appointment letter
Councillor Bears moved to waive reading of the appointment letter (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to waive reading of the appointment letter (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Confirm the appointment of Mr. Nardella — Paper 22-325: Board of Election Commission Appointment
Vice President Bears moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Nardella (Councillor Caraviello second) approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Nardella (Councillor Caraviello second) approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Confirm the appointment of Mr. Milorin — Paper 22-327: Board of Election Commission Appointment
Councillor Scarpelli moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Milorin (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Milorin (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Waive reading of the appointment letter
Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the appointment letter (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the appointment letter (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Confirm the appointment of Ms. Paul — Paper 22-328: Board of Election Commission Appointment
Vice President Bears moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Paul (Councillor Caraviello second)-failed on a roll call vote of two in favor (Councillor Caraviello and Councillor Scarpelli), four opposed (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng and President Morell) and Councillor Knight absent.
Yes: Caraviello, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Collins, Morell, Tseng
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Paul (Councillor Caraviello second)-failed on a roll call vote of two in favor (Councillor Caraviello and Councillor Scarpelli), four opposed (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng and President Morell) and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:44 p.m., Vice President Bears 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 7:44 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-573: Resolution: the Revised Ordinances of the City of Medford, as most recently amended, is hereby further amended by changing the language of Chapter 74...
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval on the B-Paper (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Collins)
Approve the main paper, as amended, for first reading — Paper 20-573: Resolution: the Revised Ordinances of the City of Medford, as most recently amended, is hereby further amended by changing the...
Vice President Bears moved to approve the main paper, as amended, for first reading (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved for first reading, as amended, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the main paper, as amended, for first reading (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved for first reading, as amended, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis
Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approve the paper and send it to the Administration — Paper 22-319: and Councillor Tseng Medford City Council Public Works and Utilities Subcommittee Chair: Vice President Bears Members: Councilor...
Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper and send it to the Administration (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper and send it to the Administration (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Zoning, Planning, and Development — Paper 22-320: Resolution: the Subcommittee on Zoning, Planning, and Development meet with the Economic Development...
Councillor Collins moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Zoning, Planning, and Development (Councillor Caraviello second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Zoning, Planning, and Development.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to refer the paper to the Subcommittee on Zoning, Planning, and Development (Councillor Caraviello second)-referred to the Subcommittee on Zoning, Planning, and Development..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 22-321: Resolution: the Subcommittee on Housing meet to discuss a proposed Condo Conversion Ordinance so as to improve stability for tenants in the event of large rental apartment...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Public Participation
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis
Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a synopsis (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-322: Rules of the City Council Medford, Massachusetts Last Updated: April 19, 2022 Table of Contents Section 1 - Organization Rule 1 - Organization Section 2 - Meeti
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-325: Resolution: the City Council request that the City Solicitor provide draft language for an ordinance regulating the personal use of drones/unmanned aircraft systems in Medford
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve the paper for first reading — Paper 22-317: Council Paper 22-317 Loan Order Opinion-Sidewalk Bonds
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 Caraviello and Councillor Scarpelli), and Councillor Knight absent.
Yes: Bears, Collins, Morell, TsengNo: Caraviello, Scarpelli
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 Caraviello and Councillor Scarpelli), and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Approve the paper for first reading — Paper 22-318: Council Paper 22-318 Loan Order Opinion-Stump Removal Bonds
Councillor Collins moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 22-012: April 12, 2022, Committee of the Whole Report. 22-012
Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approve the report — Paper 22-312: April 13, 2022, Committee of the Whole Report. 22-312
Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:09 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:09 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 22-329: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of John Storella on his recent passing
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of April 12, 2022
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:21 p.m
Vice President Bears moved to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to adjourn at 9:21 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
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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