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November 28, 2023
20 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call lists Adam Knight as both present and absent; this councillor is counted absent unless shown voting. 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
Records
Table the records until Vice President Bears's return — Records of the meeting of November 14, 2023
Councillor Caraviello moved to table the records until Vice President Bears's return (Councillor Collins second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to table the records until Vice President Bears's return (Councillor Collins second)-tabled..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Collins)
Table the paper until Vice President Bears's return — Paper 23-455: Resolution: we recognize and celebrate International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2023 - the 75th anniversary of the...
Councillor Caraviello moved to table the paper until Vice President Bears's return (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to table the paper until Vice President Bears's return (Councillor Scarpelli second)-tabled..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 23-020: November 14, 2023 Committee of the Whole (Food Truck Ordinance) Report. 20-020
Councillor Tseng moved to approve the report (Councillor Collins second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved to approve the report (Councillor Collins second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Collins)
Approve the report — Paper 21-057: November 15, 2023 Committee of the Whole (Leaf Blower Ordinance) Report. 21-057
Councillor Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Take the Records of November 14 from the table, and further moved for approval of the records
Vice President Bears moved to take the Records of November 14 from the table, and further moved for approval of the records (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to take the Records of November 14 from the table, and further moved for approval of the records (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 23-455: Resolution: we recognize and celebrate International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2023 - the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human...
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)
Suspend the rules to consider Paper 23-458
At 7:27 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend the rules to consider Paper 23-458 (Vice President Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:27 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend the rules to consider Paper 23-458 (Vice President Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Communications from the Mayor
Waive all additional readings, and further moved to approve the paper to be ordained
Councillor Scarpelli moved to waive all additional readings, and further moved to approve the paper to be ordained (Vice President Bears second)-additional readings waived, and paper 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 to waive all additional readings, and further moved to approve the paper to be ordained (Vice President Bears second)-additional readings waived, and paper approved to be ordained, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approval, and further moved to dedicate tonight's meeting in memory of Mr. Mascoll — Paper 23-461: Resolution: the Medford City Council express our sincere condolences to the family of Stephen...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval, and further moved to dedicate tonight's meeting in memory of Mr. Mascoll (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval, and further moved to dedicate tonight's meeting in memory of Mr. Mascoll (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Table until December 12 — Paper 23-412: 12 Dell Avenue Petition to Amend Deed Restriction Petitioners and Owners: Gerald L. Alves and Janet R. Alves
Vice President Bears moved to table until December 12 (Councllor Collins second)-tabled until December 12.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to table until December 12 (Councllor Collins second)-tabled until December 12..” (Motion: Bears, second: Collins)
Grant the license — Paper 23-460: Petition for Common Victualler License by, Chung H
Councillor Caraviello moved to grant the license (Councillor Collins second)-granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to grant the license (Councillor Collins second)-granted..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Collins)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:51 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:51 p.m., Vice President Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Tseng)
Hearings
Take the 1.75 shift and adopt a minimum residential factor of .90729
Councillor Caraviello moved to take the 1.75 shift and adopt a minimum residential factor of .90729 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-minimum residential factor of .90729 adopted on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to take the 1.75 shift and adopt a minimum residential factor of .90729 (Councillor Scarpelli second)-minimum residential factor of .90729 adopted on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
NOT adopt a residential exemption — Paper 23-446: Legal notice
Vice President Bears moved to NOT adopt a residential exemption (Councillor Caraviello second)-residential exemption NOT adopted on a vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent (a vote in favor was a vote to NOT adopt).
The motion was not to adopt; a yes vote was a vote not to adopt, and the motion carried.
From the minutes
“Vice President Bears moved to NOT adopt a residential exemption (Councillor Caraviello second)-residential exemption NOT adopted on a vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent (a vote in favor was a vote to NOT adopt)..” (Motion: Bears, second: Caraviello)
NOT adopt a small commercial exemption — Paper 23-446: Legal notice
Councillor Collins moved to NOT adopt a small commercial exemption (Councillor Caraviello second)-small commercial exemption NOT adopted on a vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent (a vote in favor was a vote to NOT adopt).
The motion was not to adopt; a yes vote was a vote not to adopt, and the motion carried.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to NOT adopt a small commercial exemption (Councillor Caraviello second)-small commercial exemption NOT adopted on a vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent (a vote in favor was a vote to NOT adopt)..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 23-456: Resolution: the City Administration give the City Council an update on approved Contracts for the DPW
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)
Approval — Paper 23-457: Resolution: the Community Development Office be present at the City Council meeting and allow the residents from the Carr Park neighborhood to discuss Carr Park...
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)
Approval — Paper 23-459: Resolution: the City look into the impacts of a proposed soccer stadium in Everett and if Medford can negotiate community benefits to mitigate potential impacts; Be it...
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)
Take Paper 23-447 from the table and further moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained
At 8:50 p.m., Councillor Collins moved to take Paper 23-447 from the table and further moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Vice President Bears second)-paper taken from the table, and approved for third reading to be ordained, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent.
From the minutes
“At 8:50 p.m., Councillor Collins moved to take Paper 23-447 from the table and further moved to approve the paper for third reading to be ordained (Vice President Bears second)-paper taken from the table, and approved for third reading to be ordained, on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Knight absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:51 p.m
Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Collins moved to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Caraviello)
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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