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July 23, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Matt Leming absent.
Present: Anna Callahan, Kit Collins, Emily Lazzaro, George A. Scarpelli, Justin Tseng, Zac Bears
Absent: Matt Leming
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Paper 24-442: Resolution: the City Council send our deepest condolences to the family of long- time Medford Public School Teacher Robin Irving on her recent passing
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of June 25, 2024
Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Vice President Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Vice President Collins second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Collins)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 24-033: Planning and Permitting Committee Report, June 25, 2024 24-033
Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Callahan second)-report approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Callahan second)-report approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Callahan)
Approve the report — Paper 24-006: Offered from the Podium by President Bears Committee of the Whole Report, June 26, 2024 24-006
Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Callahan second)-report approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Callahan second)-report approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Callahan)
Approve the report — Paper 24-354 and 24-370: Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee Report, June 26, 2024 24-354 & 24-370
Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Lazzaro second)-report approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Lazzaro second)-report approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Lazzaro)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approval, asking, with the Council vote and the Mayor's approval, to ask the Auditor to look into the City's finances — Paper 24-441: Whereas, the Mayor and the Medford City Council have...
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval, asking, with the Council vote and the Mayor's approval, to ask the Auditor to look into the City's finances (Vice President Collins second)-failed on a roll call vote of Councillor Scarpelli in favor, five opposed ( Councillor Callahan, Vice President Collins, Councillor Lazzaro, Councillor Tseng, and President Bears) and Councillor Leming absent.
Yes: ScarpelliNo: Bears, Callahan, Collins, Lazzaro, Tseng
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval, asking, with the Council vote and the Mayor's approval, to ask the Auditor to look into the City's finances (Vice President Collins second)-failed on a roll call vote of Councillor Scarpelli in favor, five opposed ( Councillor Callahan, Vice President Collins, Councillor Lazzaro, Councillor Tseng, and President Bears) and Councillor Leming absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Collins)
Communications from the Mayor
Accept the donation — Paper 24-440: Donation Acceptance
Vice President Collins moved to accept the donation (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins moved to accept the donation (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Lazzaro)
Unfinished Business
Adjourn at 8:55 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Leming absent..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lazzaro)
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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