Disabilities Commission Ordinance

At a glance

• What: Paper 26-063, a resolution updating the ordinance that establishes the Medford Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The full ordinance text is posted online and is not in the minutes.
• Where it stands: Approved on August 4, 2026, 7-0 (Vice President Lazzaro moved, Councilor Leming seconded), after approval for first reading on July 14, advertising on July 30 and eligibility for third reading on August 4.
• Record inconsistency: The September 29, 2026 unfinished business list still shows 26-063 as eligible for third reading, although the August 4 minutes record it approved. It was taken off the table with papers 25-054 and 26-124 on Leming's motion, seconded by President Bears, 7-0.

Related

Paper 26-124, personnel ordinance amendments for the Director and Assistant Director of Health and Human Services, was approved 7-0 the same night (Councilor Callahan moved, Councilor Tseng seconded).

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, August 4, 2026: https://medfordma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=948,plainText=false)
• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 29, 2026: https://medfordma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=990,plainText=false)

Log

2026-09-29 - City Council

Still listed under unfinished business as eligible for third reading.

2026-08-04 - City Council

Approved 7-0.

2026-11-10 - City Council Regular Meeting

Paper 26-063 is again listed under unfinished business as eligible for third reading.