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April 14, 2020
20 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Suspend the rules
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the be rules suspended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: DeMaria)
Paper 104-20
Vote recorded in the minutes: Order: That all Class II Licenses expiring on May 1, 2020 be granted until December 31, 2020.
The minutes record this roll call without a written motion; the action shown is the one the minutes give next to it.
From the minutes
“Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.”
Paper 99-20
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of March 10, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow)
Paper 100-20
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of March 4, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow)
Hearings, Petitions, Memorials And Remonstrances
Suspend the rules
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the be rules suspended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: O'Malley)
Grant the petition
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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy)
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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 105-20
Adopt the order: Order: That all rules requiring that a matter coming before the Council be referred to committee be suspended until the termination of remote meetings and/or the current state of...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaNo: Camell, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, WinslowThe minutes record this as failing even though more councillors voted yes than no (6-5); some motions need a two-thirds vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Order be adopted. The motion failed by the following vote: A 2/3 vote was needed to pass. Yea: 6- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica and Spadafora Nay: 5- Camell, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Anderson)
Paper 101-20
That the rules be suspended: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing and...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the rules be suspended.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: DeMaria
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the rules be suspended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- DeMaria.” (Motion: Camell)
Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing and Community...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: DeMariaAbstained: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- DeMaria Abstain: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Spadafora)
Paper 102-20
Suspend the rules: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Cranston-Gonzalez Housing Act of 1990 (CDBG...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the be rules suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the be rules suspended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell)
As in years past, because of her affiliation with an organization that is receiving funding, she would recuse herself from participating on Paper...
Councillor Crowe asked that as in years past, because of her affiliation with an organization that is receiving funding, she would recuse herself from participating on Paper 102-20, Councillor O'Malley seconded
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but leave out Jadeane Sica, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe asked that as in years past, because of her affiliation with an organization that is receiving funding, she would recuse herself from participating on Paper 102-20, Councillor O'Malley seconded, a roll call vote was taken: Anderson-y, Camell-y, Condon-y, Crowe-y, Demaria-y, Linehan-y, Murphy-y, O'Malley-y, Spadafora-y, Winslow-y, Sica, it was so voted 11-0..” (Motion: Crowe, second: O'Malley)
Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Cranston-Gonzalez Housing Act of 1990 (CDBG...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be adopted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Peg Crowe, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell, second: Linehan)
Paper 103-20
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the City Council endorses the Mayor's proposals for a Malden Rental Assistance Fund and a small business assistance program to prevent, prepare for and respond...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Crowe)
Paper 104-20
That the rules be suspended: Order: That all Class II Licenses expiring on May 1, 2020 be granted until December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that rules be suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that rules be suspended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Anderson)
Adopt the order: Order: That all Class II Licenses expiring on May 1, 2020 be granted until December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
Discharge Finance Committee from further consideration of: Order: That all Class II Licenses expiring on May 1, 2020 be granted until December...
On Councillor Camell's motion to discharge Finance Committee from further consideration of the following papers: A motion was made by Councillor David Camell, seconded by Councillor Paul Condon, rules be suspended
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“On Councillor Camell's motion to discharge Finance Committee from further consideration of the following papers: A motion was made by Councillor David Camell, seconded by Councillor Paul Condon, rules be suspended.The motion carried.” (Motion: Camell, second: Condon)
Adopt the order: Order: That all Class II Licenses expiring on May 1, 2020 be granted until December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell, second: Condon)
Paper 95-20
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of Forty Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Twenty Five Cents ($40,317.25) be and the same is hereby transferred from Revenue Reserve (0010-997-5725)...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Camell, second: Condon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Condon, second: Spadafora)
From the Malden City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (two 2025 minutes that are missing there come from the city’s Agenda Center). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Malden (cityofmalden.org), from the official City Council directory. Former councillors show initials.
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