MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
April 28, 2026
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, Anna Callahan, Emily Lazzaro, Matt Leming, Liz Mullane, Justin Tseng, George A. Scarpelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve — Paper 26-075: Resolution: the Medford City Council send condolences to the friends and family of Judy Kaplan, who tragically passed away on April 15th of this year
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Callahan)
Approve (Seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed — Paper 26-076: Resolution: we commend and celebrate the 18 Medford youth volunteers from St
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (Seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (Seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Approve — Records of the meeting of March 24, 2026
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Leming)
Councilor Leming motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Mullane)
Approve — Records of the meeting of April 7, 2026
Councilor Mullane motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Mullane motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Mullane, second: Lazzaro)
Adjournment
Approve — Paper 26-066: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President
Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Leming)
Approve — Paper 24-033: Offered by Matt Leming, City Councilor
Councilor Leming motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming)
Approve — Paper 25-189 & 26-061: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Lazzaro)
Approve — Paper 24-354, 24-053 and 26-024: Offered by Liz Mullane, City Councilor
Councilor Mullane motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Mullane motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Mullane, second: Leming)
Take 26-079, 26-080 & 26-081 out of order
Councilor Leming Motioned to take 26-079, 26-080 & 26-081 out of order (seconded by VP Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming Motioned to take 26-079, 26-080 & 26-081 out of order (seconded by VP Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Lazzaro)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve — Paper 26-079: Capital Stabilization Fund Appropriation Request (Missituk and Brooks MSBA Accelerated Repair)
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
Yes: Bears, Callahan, Leming, Mullane, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Emily Lazzaro as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Callahan, second: Mullane)
Approve — Paper 26-080: Medford Public Schools Capital Improvements Plan
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Approve — Paper 26-081: FY25 Prior Year Unpaid Bills (Medford Public Schools)
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lazzaro)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Accept all the recommendations of the CDB, Zoning map and Ordinance to be Ordained — Paper 26-023: Offered by Matt Leming, City Councilor Proposed Amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance,...
Councilor Leming Motioned to accept all the recommendations of the CDB, Zoning map and Ordinance to be Ordained (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming Motioned to accept all the recommendations of the CDB, Zoning map and Ordinance to be Ordained (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Tseng)
Approve for First reading — Paper 25-189: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President Amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2 - Medford Standard Compensation Ordinance City of Medford Standard...
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve for First reading (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve for First reading (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Approve and deliver to the Public Records officer — Paper 26-077: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President, George Scarpelli, City Councilor, Justin Tseng, City Councilor Resolution to File a...
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve and deliver to the Public Records officer (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve and deliver to the Public Records officer (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Scarpelli)
Send to Administration and Finance Committee
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to send to Administration and Finance Committee (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to send to Administration and Finance Committee (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Leming)
Communications from the Mayor
Vice Preesident Lazzaro motioned to Approve
Vice Preesident Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice Preesident Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Mullane)
Approve 9 — Paper 26-083: FY26 CPA Appropriation Request - Tufts Park Garden Expansion
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve 9seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve 9seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Mullane)
Motion on the paper — Paper 26-084: Personnel Ordinance
Councilor Scarpelli (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Approve — Paper 26-085: Litigation Settlement - SubroIQ-Norfolk & Dedham a/s/o Jadine Bernadin for $2,500
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Callahan)
Adjourn
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Callahan)
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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