MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 26, 2018
33 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, John Matheson, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Paper 322-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of June 12, 2018.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 323-18
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of June 19, 2018.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 270-18
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.42.1 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Library Salary Schedule.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
Paper 271-18
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.42.2 of Chapter 8 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Public Works, Traffic, Water, Sewer, and Cemetery Salary Schedule.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
Paper 281-18
Adopt the order: Annual Appropriation order for FY2019.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 39-18
Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to borrow the sum of $8,875,719 to pay the cost of making energy efficiency improvements at various City facilities
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 309-18
Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Speedway 2504, 214 Broadway (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 310-18
Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Gibbs Oil Co., 728 Main St. (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 311-18
Grant the petition: Self Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc., 333 Eastern Avenue, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 296-18
Grant the petition: Class II: A1 Auto Sales, 364 Washington St, 3 spaces (Renewal and Transfer)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 192-18
Amend the order by excluding any pending petitions currently in process: Order: That the City Council impose a one (1) year moratorium on all new Class I, II, and III license applications...
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Order be amended by excluding any pending petitions currently in process.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Order be amended by excluding any pending petitions currently in process. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Anderson)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the City Council impose a one (1) year moratorium on all new Class I, II, and III license applications excluding any pending petitions currently in process.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 295-18
Grant the petition: Bowling Alley: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, 48 lanes (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Anderson)
Paper 248-18
Adopt the order: Order: That the City of Malden accept M.G.L. c 64N Sec3 to impose an excise on the retail sales of marijuana for adult use at the rate of 3 percent.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Order be adopted. Tihe motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 321-18
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 8.42.4 of Chapter 8 of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 be amended relative to the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 233-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Erga Pierrette, 93 Oliver St., Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, term to begin July 16, 2018 and expire July 16, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 234-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Michelle Trammel, 181 Clifton St., Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, term to begin August 7, 2018 and expire August 7, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 235-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Molly Uline, 134 Summer St. #4, Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, term to begin June 21, 2018 and expire June 21, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 232-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Glady Montrose, 80 Wyoming Ave., Malden, as a member of the Cultural Council, term to begin July 16, 2018 and expire July 16, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 307-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: James Chiavelli, 18 Holmes St., Malden, as an associate member of the Planning Board, term to expire March 1, 2020. (Confirmation Required)
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 308-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Appointment: Charles Ferguson, 44 Ashland St., Malden, as an associate member of the Planning Board, term to expire March 1, 2019. (Confirmation Required)
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 237-18
Confirm the appointment: Mayor’s Re-appointment: George Bayers, 630 Salem St. #912, Malden, as the tenant representative member of the Malden Housing Authority Board, term to expire May 1, 2023.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 283-18
Amend the ordinance by changing "marijuana treatment facilities" to "marijuana research facilities": Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that Sections 200, 300, 400, 500, 700 and 800...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be amended by changing "marijuana treatment facilities" to "marijuana research facilities".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be amended by changing "marijuana treatment facilities" to "marijuana research facilities". The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Table the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that Sections 200, 300, 400, 500, 700 and 800 of Chapter 12, Revised Ordinance of 1991 as Amended, be further amended to...
A motion was made by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be tabled.
Yes: Condon, MathesonNo: Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Matheson, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be tabled. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 2- Condon and Matheson Nay: 9- Anderson, Camell, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Matheson, second: Condon)
Amend the ordinance by changing the 75 ft. buffer zone for residence to 150 ft: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that Sections 200, 300, 400, 500, 700 and 800 of Chapter 12...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be amended by changing the 75 ft. buffer zone for residence to 150 ft.
Yes: Condon, Matheson, Murphy, O'MalleyNo: Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be amended by changing the 75 ft. buffer zone for residence to 150 ft. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 4- Condon, Matheson, Murphy and O'Malley Nay: 7- Anderson, Camell, Crowe, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that Sections 200, 300, 400, 500, 700 and 800 of Chapter 12, Revised Ordinance of 1991 as Amended, be further...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Condon, Murphy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Crowe, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria Nay: 2- Condon and Murphy.” (Motion: Crowe, second: O'Malley)
Paper 124-18
Take from the table the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 300.3 of Chapter 12 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Use Regulations for various Business, Industrial and Other uses.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be taken from the table.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Murphy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be taken from the table. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria Nay: 1- Murphy.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Amend the section 300.3.6.4 of the ordinance by changing Artist Live/Work Space to no in all zones except in Central Business Zone: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 300.3 of Chapter 12 of the...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that Section 300.3.6.4 of the Ordinance be amended by changing Artist Live/Work Space to no in all zones except in Central Business Zone.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that Section 300.3.6.4 of the Ordinance be amended by changing Artist Live/Work Space to no in all zones except in Central Business Zone. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: Murphy)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 300.3 of Chapter 12 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Use Regulations for various Business, Industrial and Other uses.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Suspend the rules: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 300.3 of Chapter 12 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Use Regulations for various Business, Industrial and Other uses.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be rules suspended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Section 300.3 of Chapter 12 of the R.O. of 1991 be amended relative to Use Regulations for various Business, Industrial and Other uses.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Paper 224-18
Take from the table the order: Order: The Fellsmere Housing Group and Friends of Fellsmere Heights to present their proposal of a zoning overlay allowing clustered mixed of residential housing at...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be taken from the table.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be taken from the table. The motion failed for lack of second..” (Motion: Winslow)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Jadeane Sica that the meeting be recessed subject to the call of the Chair.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Jadeane Sica that the meeting be recessed subject to the call of the Chair. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sica)
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