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Malden City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

January 22, 2019

45 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

During the meeting:

  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Rigano’s Towing Service, Inc., 1081 Fellsway, Malden, 20 cars (Renewal)".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Sica’s Automotive, Inc., 1114 Eastern Ave., Malden, 2 cars (Renewal)".

Every vote, in order

Paper 18-19

Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of January 8, 2019.

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 10–1

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Council Minutes be approved.

Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Sica Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Crowe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Paper 19-19

Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of January 15, 2019.

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 10–1

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Council Minutes be approved.

Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Sica Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Crowe)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Paper 24-19

Adopt the order: Order: That the Public Property Committee review and inventory public property.

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Order be adopted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Paper 26-19

Adopt the order: Order: That the City of Malden designate the following locations as polling places for 2019 elections: 2019 POLLING PLACES WD. PCT. POLLING PLACE LOCATION 1 1 FERRYWAY SCHOOL 150...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Order be adopted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Paper 27-19

Table the order: Order: That the Mayor and City Council hereby fix the following dates and hours for the 2019 City Preliminary and Election for the election of Mayor, Councillors at Large, Ward...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 6–5

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be tabled.

Yes: Crowe, DeMaria, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Matheson, Sica

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Order be tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 6- Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria Nay: 5- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Matheson and Sica.” (Motion: Winslow)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Paper 3-19

Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Candace Julyan, 5 Ridgewood Road, Malden as the representative of the Chamber on the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission.

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Paper 4-19

Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Baya Yaiche, 46 Park Street, Apt. 10, Malden as the representative from the Malden based disability advocacy organization of the Human Rights and Fair...

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Paper 503-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Smart Buy USA, 497 Broadway, Malden, 27 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Paper 533-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Wentworth Auto Sales, 730 Eastern Ave., Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Paper 534-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Skip’s Auto Service, Inc., 74 Highland Ave., Malden, 12 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Paper 536-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Andy’s Service Center, Inc., 356 Lebanon St., Malden, 3 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Paper 537-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Culleton Brothers, Inc., 61 Clinton St., Malden, 2 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Paper 538-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Broadway Auto Sales, 628 Broadway, Malden, 0 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 539-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Uni Auto Center, 369 Salem St., Malden, 20 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 540-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Absolute Auto Rental & Sales, Inc., 495 Broadway, Malden, 16 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 541-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Brothers Auto Body, 969 Salem St., Malden, 0 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 544-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Sega Auto Sales & Service, Inc., 449 Ferry St., Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 545-18

Grant the petition: Class II: MacMillen Automotive, 388 Eastern Ave., Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 579-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Linden Auto, 121 Beach St., Malden, 19 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 580-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Quality Auto Sales, 856 Eastern Ave., Malden, 0 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 6-19

Grant the petition: Class II: Century Auto Collision and Service Center, Inc., 448 Eastern Ave., 15 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Paper 7-19

Grant the petition: Class II: Frank’s Auto Sales, 189 Highland Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Paper 8-19

Grant the petition: Class II: Metro Auto Collision & Sales, Inc., 55 Madison St., Malden, 6 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Paper 9-19

Grant the petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Paper 10-19

Grant the petition: Class II: C & P Imports, 595 Broadway, Malden, 0 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Paper 11-19

Grant the petition: Class II: Top Cars Auto Mall, Inc., 259 Main St., Malden, 35 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Paper 12-19

Grant the petition: Class II: Family Auto Mall, Inc., 1160-1176 Eastern Ave., Malden, 18 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Paper 546-18

Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 25 machines (Renewal)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Paper 547-18

Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: Peal Street Station Restaurant, 53 Summer St., Malden, 2 machines (Renewal)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Paper 548-18

Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: Italian American War Veterans Post 16, 40 Oakland St., Malden, 4 machines (Renewal)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Paper 581-18

Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: Irish American, 177 West St., Malden, 4 machines (Renewal)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Paper 582-18

Grant the petition: Amusement Machines: GLS Associates, 50 Holden St., Malden, 9 machines (Renewal)

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Paper 549-18

Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Dunkin Donuts, 57 Eastern Ave., Malden, Hours: 24/7 (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Paper 550-18

Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Dunkin Donuts, 617 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 4am-11pm (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Paper 551-18

Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Dunkin Donuts, 424 Main St., Malden, Hours: 7 days, 5am-9pm (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Paper 552-18

Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Dunkin Donuts, 245 Pleasant St., Malden, Hours: 5am-11pm (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Paper 553-18

Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Honey Dew Donuts, 691 Eastern Ave., Malden, Hours: 7 days, 5am-9pm (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Paper 575-18

Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Dunkin Donuts, 200 Commercial St., Malden, Hours: 7days, 5am-10pm (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Paper 14-19

Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 24/7 (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Paper 460-18

Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Northeast Snow Services, 531R Broadway, Malden, MA - 5 cars (new).

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Paper 535-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Rigano’s Towing Service, Inc., 1081 Fellsway, Malden, 20 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Petition be granted.

Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Spadafora)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Paper 543-18

Grant the petition: Class II: Sica’s Automotive, Inc., 1114 Eastern Ave., Malden, 2 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Petition be granted.

Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow and DeMaria Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Spadafora)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 542-18

Grant with conditions the petition: Class II: Auto Bazaar Corp., 17 Charles St., Malden, 21 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted with conditions.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Paper 46-19

That the docket rules be suspended to discuss Council rule change regarding open meeting law minutes: Order: That Rule 4.03 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council be amended as follows by...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the docket rules be suspended to discuss Council rule change regarding open meeting law minutes.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Matheson, that the docket rules be suspended to discuss Council rule change regarding open meeting law minutes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Matheson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the meeting be adjourned.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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