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March 28, 2023
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
Regular meeting
Suspend the rules to take Public Participation
At 7:04 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take Public Participation (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:04 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take Public Participation (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Communications from the Mayor
Receive and place on file — Paper 23-080: Personnel Ordinance
Councillor Knight moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-received and placed on file.
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“Councillor Knight moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-received and placed on file..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Table until April 25 so the Council can get additional information from the MBTA and to give the community a chance for additional feedback — Paper 23-080: Personnel Ordinance
Councillor Tseng moved to table until April 25 so the Council can get additional information from the MBTA and to give the community a chance for additional feedback (Vice President Bears second)-tabled until April 25.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved to table until April 25 so the Council can get additional information from the MBTA and to give the community a chance for additional feedback (Vice President Bears second)-tabled until April 25..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Bears)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 23-028: Resolution: Eversource provide an update to the Medford City Council, DPW, and Engineering Departments
Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended.
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“Councillor Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 9:10 p.m., Councillor Collins moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“At 9:10 p.m., Councillor Collins moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Paper 23-076: A Resolution to extend best wishes to Muslims in Medford, Massachusetts, the United States, and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a
Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
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“Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 23-077: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and most sincere condolences to the family of Margaret Egitto and hold a moment of silence in her honor
Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
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“Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 23-078: Resolution: the Medford City Council recognize Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day on April 4th
Councillor Collins moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
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“Councillor Collins moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 23-079: Resolution: the Medford City Council honor and celebrate Women's History Month
Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
Records
Approval — Paper 23-079: Resolution: the Medford City Council honor and celebrate Women's History Month
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved.
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“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 22-494: March 21, 2023 Subcommittee on Ordinances and Rules Report. 22-494
Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
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“Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Approve the report — Paper 22-321: March 22, 2023 Subcommittee on Zoning, Planning, and Development Report to Follow. 22-321
Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
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“Vice President Bears moved to approve the report (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:25 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:25 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval as amended — Paper 23-082: Resolution: the City Administration update the City Council with where in the process are all of the Ordinances that this Council has worked on since the...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved as amended.
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“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Take Papers 22-519, 21-053, 22-058, 23-043, 23-057, and 20-024 from the table because they are eligible for third reading
At 9:46 p.m., Councillor Collins moved to take Papers 22-519, 21-053, 22-058, 23-043, 23-057, and 20-024 from the table because they are eligible for third reading (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:46 p.m., Councillor Collins moved to take Papers 22-519, 21-053, 22-058, 23-043, 23-057, and 20-024 from the table because they are eligible for third reading (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Bears)
Approve the paper for third reading to be ordained — Paper 22-519: Amendment to Community Preservation Act Ordinance
Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for third reading 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 third reading to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval for third reading to be ordained — Paper 21-053: Housing Stability Notification Ordinance Chapter 49 - Housing Article I. - IN GENERAL Secs. 49-1-49-30. - Reserved. Article II
Vice President Bears moved for approval for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approve the paper for third reading to be ordained — Paper 22-058: Section 50, Article III - An Ordinance To Promote Transparency and Protect Civil Rights and Civil Liberties With Respect to...
Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for third reading to be ordained 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
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of five in favor and two opposed (Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli)..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve the paper for third reading to be ordained — Paper 23-043: Request to Establish a Revolving Fund for Stormwater
Councillor Tseng moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Vice President Bears second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Vice President Bears second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Bears)
Approve the paper for third reading to be ordained — Paper 20-024: Medford Affordable Housing Trust Chapter 49 - HOUSING Article II
Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Collins second)-approved for third reading 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 third reading to be ordained (Councillor Collins second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Table the paper — Paper 23-057: Request to Establish the Traffic & Transportation Director Position in the City's Classification and Compensation Plan - Resubmitted
Councillor Knight moved to table the paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-motion failed on a roll call vote of three in favor (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight, Councillor Scarpelli) and four opposed (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 the paper (Councillor Scarpelli second)-motion failed on a roll call vote of three in favor (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight, Councillor Scarpelli) and four opposed (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng, and President Morell)..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approve the paper for third reading to be ordained — Paper 23-057: Request to Establish the Traffic & Transportation Director Position in the City's Classification and Compensation Plan - Resubmitted
Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng, and President Morell) and three opposed (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli).
Yes: Bears, Collins, Morell, TsengNo: Caraviello, Knight, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Councillor Tseng second)-approved for third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote of four in favor (Vice President Bears, Councillor Collins, Councillor Tseng, and President Morell) and three opposed (Councillor Caraviello, Councillor Knight and Councillor Scarpelli)..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:13 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 10:13 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 10:13 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (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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