MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
July 25, 2023
12 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Adam Knight absent.
Present: Zac Bears, Richard F. Caraviello, Kit Collins, George A. Scarpelli, Justin Tseng, Nicole Morell
Absent: Adam Knight
During the meeting:
- George A. Scarpelli left the meeting or the Chamber for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Paper 23-374: Whereas, our community values, embraces, and celebrates diversity in all its forms
Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Records
Approve both sets of records — Records of the meeting of June 20, 2023
Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve both sets of records (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve both sets of records (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Approval — Paper 23-375: Petition for Common Victualler License by, Xiao Hui Chen, for Matsuba Izakaya Sushi Bar & Grill, 38 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 23-376: Petition for Common Victualler License by, Sophany Loung, for 4 Seasons Boba Tea, 34 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 23-377: Petition for Common Victualler License by, Sophia Ke, for Ho Win Palace II formerly Tiki Island, 269 Middlesex Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Tseng)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 23-377: Resolution: we ask the Traffic Commission to consider restricting trucks on Spring Street between Salem Street and Riverside Avenue
Vice President Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved as amended.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 23-382: Contract Ordinance
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, zero opposed, and Councillors Knight and Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Collins, Morell, TsengThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, zero opposed, and Councillors Knight and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:59 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:59 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Receive and place on file — Paper 23-382: Contract Ordinance
Councillor Caraviello moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Collins 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 (Councillor Collins second)-received and placed on file..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Collins)
Approval — Paper 23-380: Resolution: the Rules of the Medford City Council be amended to include the following rule and update the table of contents to reflect the addition of the new rule:...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, zero opposed, and Councillors Knight and Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Collins, Morell, TsengThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, zero opposed, and Councillors Knight and Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Receive and place on file — Paper 23-380: Resolution: the Rules of the Medford City Council be amended to include the following rule and update the table of contents to reflect the addition of the...
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 8:30 p.m
Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Bears)
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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