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December 20, 2022
20 recorded votes, 2 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 — Paper 22-587: Resolution: the Medford City Council invite The Medford High School Head Football Coach and the players to the next City Council meeting in recognition of their...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Suspend the rules to take Papers 22-584, 22-609, 22-603, and 22-604
At 7:25 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take Papers 22-584, 22-609, 22-603, and 22-604 (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:25 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take Papers 22-584, 22-609, 22-603, and 22-604 (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Hearings
Waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from the petitioner
Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from the petitioner (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to waive reading of the paper in lieu of a summary from the petitioner (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approve the petition — Paper 22-584: PETITION FOR GRANT OF LOCATION, ARCADIS, ON BEHALF OF GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS CITY CLERK'S OFFICE You are hereby notified that the Medford City...
Councillor Knight moved to approve the petition (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to approve the petition (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Grant the license — Paper 22-609: Petition for Common Victualler License by Ly Roun, 7 Arlington Street, Lynn, MA 01902 for 4 Season Boba Tea at 34 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Knight moved to grant the license (Councillor Caraviello second)-license granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to grant the license (Councillor Caraviello second)-license granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Receive and place on file — Paper 22-603: Resolution: the Medford City Council that the Prevention and Outreach Manager present an update on the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness project and grant
Councillor Caraviello moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Knight second)-received and placed on file on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Knight second)-received and placed on file on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole — Paper 22-604: Resolution: the Finance Director appear at the December 20th, 2022 Regular Meeting to present the Fiscal Year 2023...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Collins second)-referred, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole (Councillor Collins second)-referred, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Collins)
Read Papers 22-614, 22-615, 22-616, 22-617, and 22- 618, and merge them with Paper 22-613
Vice President Bears moved to read Papers 22-614, 22-615, 22-616, 22-617, and 22- 618, and merge them with Paper 22-613 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to read Papers 22-614, 22-615, 22-616, 22-617, and 22- 618, and merge them with Paper 22-613 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval on the six merged papers (chronologically and sequentially, 22-613-22-618 — Paper 22-618: Resolution: we request that the Mayor urgently present an appropriation, in consultation with the...
Vice President Bears moved for approval on the six merged papers (chronologically and sequentially, 22-613-22-618 (Councillor Collins second)-six merged papers approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval on the six merged papers (chronologically and sequentially, 22-613-22-618 (Councillor Collins second)-six merged papers approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 11:08 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 11:08 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 22-600: Resolution: the Medford City Council recognize Hanukkah and wish a joyful Festival of Lights to all who observe
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 22-601: Resolution: the Medford City Council commend and congratulate Congresswoman Katherine Clark on her recent reelection to Congress and for being named the Democratic House Whip
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Records
Approval of the Records of December 6, 2022, and further moved for approval of all Committee Reports, presented below — Records of the meeting of December 6, 2022
Vice President Bears moved for approval of the Records of December 6, 2022, and further moved for approval of all Committee Reports, presented below (Councillor Knight second)-Records and Committee Reports approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval of the Records of December 6, 2022, and further moved for approval of all Committee Reports, presented below (Councillor Knight second)-Records and Committee Reports approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Table until the next meeting — Paper 22-602: Resolution: the Medford City Council that the Mayor and Traffic Commission implement a citywide program to put up signage on all public ways indicating...
Vice President Bears moved to table until the next meeting (Councillor Caraviello second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to table until the next meeting (Councillor Caraviello second)-tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 22-605: Resolution: the Subcommittee on Rules and Ordinances meet to discuss an ordinance to regulate and create permitting standards for private waste haulers operating in Medford
Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 22-606: Resolution: the Medford City Council have the DCR immediately repair the 17 streetlights on South Border Road between Medford and Winchester in the interest of public safety
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote.” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Refer the paper, as amended, to the Subcommittee on Ordinances and Rules — Paper 22-607: Resolution: Council Rule 12, Order of Business, be updated to strike the following language: "9
Vice President Bears moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Subcommittee on Ordinances and Rules (Councillor Knight second)-referred, as amended, to the Subcommittee on Ordinances and Rules on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Subcommittee on Ordinances and Rules (Councillor Knight second)-referred, as amended, to the Subcommittee on Ordinances and Rules on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 22-608: Resolution: the Medford City Council have the Administration and Police Chief contact the DCR install no overnight parking signs on the Route 16 bypass road
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Communications from the Mayor
Table Papers 22-610, 22-611, and 22-612 — Paper 22-612: Proposed ARPA Project in Excess of $250k
Vice President Bears moved to table Papers 22-610, 22-611, and 22-612 (Councillor Knight second)-all three papers tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to table Papers 22-610, 22-611, and 22-612 (Councillor Knight second)-all three papers tabled on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 11:23 p.m
Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 11:23 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 11:23 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
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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