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January 10, 2023
19 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, Richard F. Caraviello, Kit Collins, Adam Knight, Nicole Morell, George A. Scarpelli, Justin Tseng
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Knight left the meeting or the Chamber for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Close nominations for the office of City Council President for 2023
Councillor Caraviello moved to close nominations for the office of City Council President for 2023 (Councillor Tseng second)-nominations closed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to close nominations for the office of City Council President for 2023 (Councillor Tseng second)-nominations closed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Tseng)
Elect Nicole Morell Council President for 2023
After closure of nominations, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell abstaining from voting, the Council elected Councillor Nicole Morell as Council President for 2023.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Collins, Knight, Scarpelli, TsengAbstained: MorellCouncillor Bears nominated Councillor Morell (Councillor Caraviello second); she abstained.
From the minutes
“After closure of nominations, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Morell abstaining from voting, the Council elected Councillor Nicole Morell as Council President for 2023..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Close nominations for the office of City Council Vice President
Councillor Knight moved to close nominations for the office of City Council Vice President (Councillor Caraviello second)-nominations closed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to close nominations for the office of City Council Vice President (Councillor Caraviello second)-nominations closed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Elect Zac Bears Council Vice President for 2023
After closure of nominations, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Bears abstaining from voting, the Council elected Councillor Isaac B. "Zac" Bears as Council Vice President for 2023.
Yes: Caraviello, Collins, Knight, Morell, Scarpelli, TsengAbstained: BearsCouncillor Caraviello nominated Councillor Bears (Councillor Tseng second); he abstained.
From the minutes
“After closure of nominations, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Bears abstaining from voting, the Council elected Councillor Isaac B. "Zac" Bears as Council Vice President for 2023..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 23-003: Resolution: the Standing Committee Rules be adopted as the Standing Rules of the City Council insofar as they are applicable
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Approval — Paper 23-004: Resolution: the City Council transfer all Papers in Committees or on the Table from the 2022 Council to the 2023 Council
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Paper 23-005: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Arts Collaborative Medford on the planned opening of their new community arts center on Mystic Avenue later this year
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)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of December 20, 2022
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Executive Session
Approve the Committee of the Whole Report, open session only — Paper 21-301 & 22-047: January 3, 2023 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-301 & 22-047
Vice President Bears moved to approve the Committee of the Whole Report, open session only (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the Committee of the Whole Report, open session only (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approval as amended — 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 city...
Vice President Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 23-006: Resolution: the Medford City Council have the DPW Director report to the Council on the reason for paving Freedom Way first during the school year and second...
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli 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 Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 23-007: Resolution: the Medford City Council request an update from our federal delegation on the status of the FAA review of Block 2 of the MIT RNAV study, which includes...
Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Collins, second: Scarpelli)
Suspend the rules to take Papers 23-008, 23-009, and 23-010 under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk, and to take Paper 22-612 from the table
At 7:47 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take Papers 23-008, 23-009, and 23-010 under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk, and to take Paper 22-612 from the table (Councillor Scarpelli second)-rules suspended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:47 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take Papers 23-008, 23-009, and 23-010 under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk, and to take Paper 22-612 from the table (Councillor Scarpelli second)-rules suspended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 23-009: Resolution: the Medford City Council call for a meeting with the Mayor, Superintendent, and School Committee to discuss the safety plan implemented at MHS
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. Bradanese — Paper 23-008: Resolution: the Medford City Council send the Family of Gerald Bradanese our deepest...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. Bradanese (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. Bradanese (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 23-010: Resolution: the City Council invite our Medford Mustang Fall athletes that won GBL Championships or awards and be recognized for their accomplishments
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Receive and place on file — Paper 22-612: Proposed ARPA Project in Excess of $250k
Councillor Collins moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Tseng second)-received and placed on file.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Tseng second)-received and placed on file..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Public Participation
Receive and place on file — Paper 22-612: Proposed ARPA Project in Excess of $250k
Councillor Caraviello 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 Caraviello moved to receive and place on file (Vice President Bears second)-- received and placed on file..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:56 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, 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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