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August 15, 2023
14 recorded votes, 11 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
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of July 25, 2023
Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Collins)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 23-032: July 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole Report. 23-032
Councillor Caraviello moved to approve the report (Vice President Bears second)-report approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to approve the report (Vice President Bears second)-report approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Hearings
Continue the public hearing until the September 5 regular Council meeting to allow the Community Development Board to make a recommendation
Vice President Bears moved to continue the public hearing until the September 5 regular Council meeting to allow the Community Development Board to make a recommendation (Councillor Caraviello second)-hearing continued until September 5.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to continue the public hearing until the September 5 regular Council meeting to allow the Community Development Board to make a recommendation (Councillor Caraviello second)-hearing continued until September 5..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Waive the 6-day public comment period, and further moved to approve the petition
Vice President Bears moved to waive the 6-day public comment period, and further moved to approve the petition.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to waive the 6-day public comment period, and further moved to approve the petition..” (Motion: Bears)
Approve the petition, pending the 6-day public comment period — Paper 23-369: petition by 96-102 Winchester Street LLC to amend "Zoning Map, City of Medford, MA," dated April 13, 1965, as...
Vice President Bears moved to approve the petition, pending the 6-day public comment period (Councillor Collins second)-petition approved, pending the 6-day public comment period, on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Scarpelli opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Collins, Morell, TsengNo: Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to approve the petition, pending the 6-day public comment period (Councillor Collins second)-petition approved, pending the 6-day public comment period, on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Scarpelli opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Refer the paper to the Community Development Board — Paper 23-383: To: City Council President Nicole Morell and Honorable Members of the City Council From: Office of Planning, Development, &...
Vice President Bears moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board (Councillor Tseng second)-referred to the Community Development Board on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board (Councillor Tseng second)-referred to the Community Development Board on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Grant the license pending delivery of Wokers' Compensation documents to the Clerk's Office — Paper 23-384: Petition for Common Victualler License by, Mijanur R
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license pending delivery of Wokers' Compensation documents to the Clerk's Office (Councillor Caraviello second)-granted, pending delivery of Workers' Compensation documents to the Clerk's Office.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license pending delivery of Wokers' Compensation documents to the Clerk's Office (Councillor Caraviello second)-granted, pending delivery of Workers' Compensation documents to the Clerk's Office..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Table because the petitioner was not present in person or on Zoom — Paper 23-385: Petition for Common Victualler License by, Christopher Baum and Fernando Cruz, for TE Pizza DBA Domino's, 199C...
Councillor Caraviello moved to table because the petitioner was not present in person or on Zoom (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to table because the petitioner was not present in person or on Zoom (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 23-387: Resolution: the City Council invite the Director of the Health Department to discuss ongoing concerns with rat infestation around the city
Councillor Scarpelli 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
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Grant the license with regular hours of operation — Paper 23-385: Petition for Common Victualler License by, Christopher Baum and Fernando Cruz, for TE Pizza DBA Domino's, 199C Mystic Avenue,...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license with regular hours of operation (Councillor Caraviello second)-granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license with regular hours of operation (Councillor Caraviello second)-granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Waive additional readings so that the paper could be considered for final passage tonight
Councillor Scarpelli moved to waive additional readings so that the paper could be considered for final passage tonight (Councillor Caraviello second)-additional readings waived on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to waive additional readings so that the paper could be considered for final passage tonight (Councillor Caraviello second)-additional readings waived on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Approval to be ordained — Paper 23-388: Proposed Wage Adjustment for DPW Union
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval to be ordained (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved to be ordained on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval to be ordained (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved to be ordained on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Public Participation
Take Paper 21-422 from the table, and further moved to receive and place on file
At 7:53 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to take Paper 21-422 from the table, and further moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-received and placed on file. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 23-081 MBTA Plan for Accessible Transit Infrastructure (PATI) TABLED IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 28, 2023 Reports Due/ Deadlines: 16-574 - University Accountability Spring 2017-Report (Next Report Due in October, 2023) 17-606 - Evangelical Haitian Church 400 High St. 90 Day Review on Illumination- January 9, 2018 (Tabled)
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:53 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to take Paper 21-422 from the table, and further moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Caraviello second)-received and placed on file. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 23-081 MBTA Plan for Accessible Transit Infrastructure (PATI) TABLED IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 28, 2023 Reports Due/ Deadlines: 16-574 - University Accountability Spring 2017-Report (Next Report Due in October, 2023) 17-606 - Evangelical Haitian Church 400 High St. 90 Day Review on Illumination- January 9, 2018 (Tabled).” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 7:54 p.m
Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, 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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