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September 13, 2022
23 recorded votes, 18 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
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of August 9, 2022
Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Caraviello)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 22-295 and 22-417: August 10, 2022 Committee of the Whole Report. 22-295 & 22-417
Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Suspend the rules to take Public Participation
At 7:06 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take Public Participation (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:06 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take Public Participation (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Public Participation
Take Papers 22-500, 22-502, and 22-504
At 8:33 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Collins moved to take Papers 22-500, 22-502, and 22-504 (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:33 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Collins moved to take Papers 22-500, 22-502, and 22-504 (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Bears)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Receive and place on file — Paper 22-500: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive an update on the Solid Waste Task Force, the forthcoming Request for Proposals from waste haulers, as well as...
Councillor Collins moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-received and placed on file.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-received and placed on file..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Table until the labor relations problems in the community can be addressed — Paper 22-502: Proposed CAF amendment
Councillor Knight moved to table until the labor relations problems in the community can be addressed (Councillor Scarpelli second)- Councillor Knight withdrew his motion to table. Addressing the Council: Alicia Hunt, Director of Planning, Development and Sustainability Councillor Knight re-introduced his motion to table until the labor relations problems in the community can be addressed (Councillor Scarpelli second)-failed on a roll call vote of three in favor of tabling (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight, and Councillor Scarpelli) and four opposed to tabling (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng, and President Morell).
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Collins, Morell, Tseng
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table until the labor relations problems in the community can be addressed (Councillor Scarpelli second)- Councillor Knight withdrew his motion to table. Addressing the Council: Alicia Hunt, Director of Planning, Development and Sustainability Councillor Knight re-introduced his motion to table until the labor relations problems in the community can be addressed (Councillor Scarpelli second)-failed on a roll call vote of three in favor of tabling (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight, and Councillor Scarpelli) and four opposed to tabling (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng, and President Morell)..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
A legal opinion from the City Solicitor on Chapter 44, Section 33A, regarding the CAF, as requested in January, and asked that the request for the opinion be sent to the Mayor
Vice President Bears moved for a legal opinion from the City Solicitor on Chapter 44, Section 33A, regarding the CAF, as requested in January, and asked that the request for the opinion be sent to the Mayor (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for a legal opinion from the City Solicitor on Chapter 44, Section 33A, regarding the CAF, as requested in January, and asked that the request for the opinion be sent to the Mayor (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Table the paper — Paper 22-502: Proposed CAF amendment
Vice President Bears further moved to table the paper (Councillor Tseng second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears further moved to table the paper (Councillor Tseng second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-504: Resolution: we are deeply concerned by the negative impact on essential city operations due to the recent removals of staff members for non-performance-related reasons in...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Waive the remainder of the reading in lieu of a presentation from the Administration
Councillor Knight moved to waive the remainder of the reading in lieu of a presentation from the Administration (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
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“Councillor Knight moved to waive the remainder of the reading in lieu of a presentation from the Administration (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Tseng)
Approve the paper for first reading — Paper 22-466: Resolution: That the sum of Seven Million Eight-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,800,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated for the purpose of...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Waive the remainder of the readings and to approve the paper to be ordained
Councillor Knight moved to waive the remainder of the readings and to approve the paper to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-further readings waived and paper approved to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive the remainder of the readings and to approve the paper to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-further readings waived and paper approved to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Tseng)
Waive the remainder of the reading in lieu of a presentation from the Administration
Councillor Knight moved to waive the remainder of the reading in lieu of a presentation from the Administration (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive the remainder of the reading in lieu of a presentation from the Administration (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approve the paper for first reading and further moved to waive all future readings, and to approve the paper to be ordained — Paper 22-503: Resolution: Traffic Supervisors: Effective June 30, 2022...
Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for first reading and further moved to waive all future readings, and to approve the paper to be ordained (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved for first reading, with further readings waived, and approved to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for first reading and further moved to waive all future readings, and to approve the paper to be ordained (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved for first reading, with further readings waived, and approved to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:24 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
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“At 9:24 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-494: Resolution: the Ordinances and Rules Subcommittee meet to discuss the creation of a Budget Needs Assessment Ordinance to provide accurate and actionable information on the...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 22-495: Resolution: the City Administration provide an update on all PILOT agreements entered into by the City of Medford and the status of all PILOT agreement negotiations
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Approval — Paper 22-496: Resolution: we meet in Committee of the Whole to review the draft Medford Comprehensive Plan
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 22-497: Resolution: the Zoning Board of Appeals provide all materials relative to decisions A-2017-30 through A-2017-42 and A-2018-20 to the Community Development Board relative...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 22-498: Whereas, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection report cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between inf
Councillor Collins and Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Collins and Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 22-499: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the Administration review and update the Covid-19 information currently published on the City website, including:...
Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-501: Resolution: the Subcommittee on Racial Justice, Disabilities, and Elder Affairs consider an ordinance on data use and data equity along the lines of Resolution 22-065
Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Collins)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:49 p.m
Councillor Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:49 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to adjourn at 9:49 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, 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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