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October 3, 2023
18 recorded votes, 17 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 — Paper 23-422: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Medford Firefighter George Cataldo on his recent passing
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 23-423: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Dave McGillivray on the 2nd Run Medford Race
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 23-424: Resolution: the Medford City Council acknowledge Italian-American Heritage Month in the City of Medford as proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2010 by recognizing the...
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 23-425: Resolution: the Medford City Council send its deepest and sincere condolences to the family of Judith Olivadoti Kaloostian, wife of longtime Medford businessperson Paul...
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Suspend the rules to take Papers 23-426 and 23-434 out of order
At 7:13 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to suspend the rules to take Papers 23-426 and 23-434 out of order (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:13 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to suspend the rules to take Papers 23-426 and 23-434 out of order (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Grant the license — Paper 23-426: Petition for Common Victualler License by Kayla Ribeiro, for Bocelli's Restaurant, 374 Main Street, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Caraviello second)-license granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Caraviello second)-license granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Grant the license — Paper 23-434: Petition for Common Victualler License by Ralph Maniscalco, Lucy's Craft Deli & Rotisserie, 472 High Street, Medford, MA 02155
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Caraviello second)-license granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Caraviello second)-license granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Communications from the Mayor
Enter executive session under section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy relating to pending litigation because discussing thematter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigation...
At 7:19 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to enter executive session under section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy relating to pending litigation because discussing thematter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the City; he further noted that the Council would return to open session (Councillor Caraviello second)-the Council entered executive session on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“At 7:19 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to enter executive session under section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy relating to pending litigation because discussing thematter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the City; he further noted that the Council would return to open session (Councillor Caraviello second)-the Council entered executive session on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Hearings
Approve the petition to amend the zoning map, pending the six-day public comment period — Paper 23-383: petition by 243 Mystic Ave LLC at 45 W 3rd Street, Boston, MA 02127 to amend "Zoning Map,...
Councillor Collins moved to approve the petition to amend the zoning map, pending the six-day public comment period (Councillor Tseng second)-petition approved 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
“Councillor Collins moved to approve the petition to amend the zoning map, pending the six-day public comment period (Councillor Tseng second)-petition approved on a roll call vote of five in favor, Councillor Scarpelli opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:52 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:52 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Collins)
Records
Table the records until the next Council meeting — Records of the meeting of September 19th, 2023
Councillor Collins moved to table the records until the next Council meeting (Councillor Tseng second)-tabled until October 3.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to table the records until the next Council meeting (Councillor Tseng second)-tabled until October 3..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 23-427: Resolution: the Zoning, Planning, and Development Subcommittee meet to discuss amendments to the Section 8.4 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding short term rentals to...
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Approval — Paper 23-428: Resolution: we formally submit a petition to the Traffic Commission to require "No Parking or Standing" on Commercial Street during overnight hours
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 23-429: Resolution: the Board of Health Regulations and Traffic Commission regulations be posted as appendices on the City's ordinance website, Municode
Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion on October 25 — Paper 23-430: Resolution: Chapter 86 Section 91 of the Ordinances of the City of Medford be amended by...
Councillor Caraviello moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion on October 25 (Vice President Bears second)-referred, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to refer the paper, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole for a discussion on October 25 (Vice President Bears second)-referred, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 23-431: Resolution: the Medford City Council have the Traffic Commission institute No Overnight Parking on Mystic Ave
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Bears)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 23-432: Food Truck Permitting
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Unfinished Business
Adjourn at 9:07 p.m
Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 9:07 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 9:07 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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