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October 25, 2022
34 recorded votes, 30 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
Regular meeting
Suspend the rules to take the permit applications
At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take the permit applications (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:09 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to suspend the rules to take the permit applications (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from the petitioner
Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a presentation from the petitioner (Councillor Knight 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 presentation from the petitioner (Councillor Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval at the completion of the six-day public comment period — Paper 22-505: Hearing on a petition from National Grid
Councillor Knight moved for approval at the completion of the six-day public comment period (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval at the completion of the six-day public comment period (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with legal counsel, representatives of Lyft, and Traffic and Transportation Director Todd Blake, and further requesting a Traffic Study...
Vice President Bears moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with legal counsel, representatives of Lyft, and Traffic and Transportation Director Todd Blake, and further requesting a Traffic Study (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with legal counsel, representatives of Lyft, and Traffic and Transportation Director Todd Blake, and further requesting a Traffic Study (Councillor Scarpelli second)-referred to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Adopt the previous motion for Paper 22-508 — Paper 22-538: Petition for Class II Dealer License (Rentals) from Flexdrive Services, LLC aka Lyft Hub at 616 Fellsway (operations) and 80 Station...
Councillor Knight moved to adopt the previous motion for Paper 22-508 (Vice President Bears second)-paper referred to the Committee of the Whole as with Paper
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to adopt the previous motion for Paper 22-508 (Vice President Bears second)-paper referred to the Committee of the Whole as with Paper.” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Grant the license — Paper 22-555: Petition for Common Victualler License by Prabhjot Kaur, 34 Flint Street, Apt
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Vice President Bears second)-license granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Vice President Bears second)-license granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 22-556: Petition for Second-Hand Articles License by Thomas O'Leary, 60 Otis Street, Somerville, MA 02145, and Marybeth Coughlin, 82 Bromfield Road, Somerville, MA 02144 for...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-license granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-license granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Table, and further moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with legal counsel present — Paper 22-557: Petition for Second Hand Articles License by Kamran Javado, 43...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table, and further moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with legal counsel present (Councillor Knight second)-tabled and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table, and further moved to refer the paper to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting with legal counsel present (Councillor Knight second)-tabled and referred to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 22-558: Petition for Class II Auto Dealer License by Tiago Sirtori Mereciano, 132 Morris Street, Revere, MA 02151 for Icon Motors Groups, Inc., 357 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-license approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-license approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Take Communications from the Mayor — Paper 22-558: Petition for Class II Auto Dealer License by Tiago Sirtori Mereciano, 132 Morris Street, Revere, MA 02151 for Icon Motors Groups, Inc., 357...
At 7:57 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Collins moved to take Communications from the Mayor (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:57 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Collins moved to take Communications from the Mayor (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Bears)
Communications from the Mayor
Waive reading of the paper
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approve the permit — Paper 22-559: Food Truck Permit for Neighborhood Produce's 5-Year Anniversary Celebration
Councillor Knight moved to approve the permit (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the permit (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Collins)
Table — Paper 22-560: Appropriation Request for new Senior Planner position
Councillor Knight moved to table (Councillor Scarpelli second)-President Morell declared a tie and further declared that the motion failed. Vice President Bears called for a roll call vote, and the motion failed on a roll call vote of three in favor (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight, and Councillor Scarpelli) and four opposed (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng, and President Morell).
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Collins, Morell, TsengPresident Morell first declared a tie on the voice vote; Vice President Bears then called for a roll call, shown here.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to table (Councillor Scarpelli second)-President Morell declared a tie and further declared that the motion failed. Vice President Bears called for a roll call vote, and the motion failed on a roll call vote of three in favor (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight, and Councillor Scarpelli) and four opposed (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng, and President Morell)..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approve the paper for first reading — Paper 22-562: Proposed Wage Adjustment for Library Union
Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Collins second)-approved for first reading 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 (Councillor Collins second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Waive reading of the paper and further moved for approval
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper and further moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-reading waived and paper approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Tseng briefly absent from the Chamber.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Collins, Knight, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Justin Tseng as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the paper and further moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-reading waived and paper approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Tseng briefly absent from the Chamber..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Waive reading and further moved for approval of the paper
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading and further moved for approval of the paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-reading waived and paper approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Tseng briefly absent from the Chamber.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Collins, Knight, Morell, ScarpelliThe records list Justin Tseng as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading and further moved for approval of the paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-reading waived and paper approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Tseng briefly absent from the Chamber..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Take Paper 22-502 from the table and further moved to approve the paper for first reading
At 8:35 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to take Paper 22-502 from the table and further moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Collins second)-paper taken from the table and approved for first reading on a roll call vote of five in favor and two opposed (Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli).
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Collins, Morell, TsengNo: Knight, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“At 8:35 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to take Paper 22-502 from the table and further moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Collins second)-paper taken from the table and approved for first reading on a roll call vote of five in favor and two opposed (Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli)..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:38 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:38 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Collins)
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of October 11, 2022
Councillor Collins moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Bears)
Accept all Committee and Subcommittee Reports — Paper 22-059: October 19, 2022 Subcommittee on Public Health and Community Safety Report. 22-059
Councillor Knight moved to accept all Committee and Subcommittee Reports (Councillor Scarpelli second)-all reports approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to accept all Committee and Subcommittee Reports (Councillor Scarpelli second)-all reports approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 22-543: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Frank Mills on his recent passing at 101 years old
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-544: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of long time Housing Authority Foreman Steve Dattero on his sudden passing
Councillor Caraviello and Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Knight second, with a further request from Councillor Knight that tonight's meeting be dedicated in Mr. Dattero's memory)-approved, and the meeting was dedicated in Mr.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello and Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Knight second, with a further request from Councillor Knight that tonight's meeting be dedicated in Mr. Dattero's memory)-approved, and the meeting was dedicated in Mr..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 22-545: Resolution: the parking administration explain to the council why meter poles have been placed on Boyton Road which is a residential street and away from the 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)
Approval as amended — Paper 22-546: Resolution: the Medford City Council support Question 4 on the November ballot to preserve the Work and Family Mobility Act, which would allow all qualified...
Councillor Collins moved for approval as amended (Councillor Tseng second)-approved as amended, with
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved for approval as amended (Councillor Tseng second)-approved as amended, with.” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Sever the main paper from the B-Paper, and further moved to lay the main paper on the table for 30 days
Councillor Knight moved to sever the main paper from the B-Paper, and further moved to lay the main paper on the table for 30 days (Councillor Tseng second)-papers severed, and main paper tabled for 30 days.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to sever the main paper from the B-Paper, and further moved to lay the main paper on the table for 30 days (Councillor Tseng second)-papers severed, and main paper tabled for 30 days..” (Motion: Knight, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-548: Resolution: the City Council encourages residents to attend the November 2nd Bus Network Redesign meeting where the MBTA will be presenting its revised map of bus changes...
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-549: Resolution: the City Administration update its policies and procedures regarding SeeClickFix to ensure that items requiring the input of or decision by the Traffic...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 22-550: Resolution: the Medford City Council remind residents of the statewide ban on mattress disposal going into effect on November 1
Councillor Collins moved for approval as amended (Councillor Tseng second)-approved as amended.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved for approval as amended (Councillor Tseng second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 22-551: Resolution: the Medford City Council recommend that the Administration advertise its open positions on the Mass Municipal Association's Municipal Marketplace job board in...
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 22-552: Resolution: the City Council ask the Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability if there are plans for Medford to connect to the Somerville Community Bike Path...
Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Bears)
Approval as amended — Paper 22-553: Resolution: the Subcommittee on Rules and Ordinances meet to identify definitions within the Code of Ordinances for the roles of Code Enforcement Officers and...
Councillor Tseng moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved as amended.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved for approval as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 22-554: Resolution: the City Administration reach out to residents to apply for federal Student Loan Debt Relief before December 31, 2022, at https://studentaid.gov/debt-...
Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Bears)
Public Participation
Receive and place on file — Paper 22-566: Offered under Suspension by Councillor Scarpelli Be it so Resolved the City Council discuss the lack of communication dealing with School Department...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to receive and place on file (Vice President Bears second)- received and placed on file.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to receive and place on file (Vice President Bears second)- received and placed on file..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:45 p.m
Councillor Knight moved to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, 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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