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38 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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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
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of June 30, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Council Minutes be approved.
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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, second: Linehan)
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of July 29, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Council Minutes be approved.
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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, second: Linehan)
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of August 11, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Council Minutes be approved.
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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, second: Linehan)
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: William Hurley, 67 Kimball street, Malden, MA as a member of the Malden Housing Authority Board, said term to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Isaac Slavitt, 14 Gellineau Street, Malden, MA as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to commence...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Heresa LaForce, 327 Medford Street, Malden, MA to the Cultural Council upon confirmation by the City Council...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Nichole Mossalam, 64 Essex Street, # 1, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission upon confirmation by the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Ronald B. Hogan, 5 Cider Mill Road, Saugus, MA as Director of the Parking Department, said term to commence as...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: George Laskey, 52 Blue Hill Avenue, Malden, MA as a m ember of the Conservation Commission said term to commence...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: John Tramondozzi, 276 Charles Street, Malden, MA as a member of the Malden Historical Commission, said term to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Broadway Auto Motors, Inc., 495-497 Broadway, Malden (Change of Name - from Smart Buy USA)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. 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)
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Northeast Snow Services, 531R Broadway, Malden, 5 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. 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)
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, 1176 Eastern Ave., Malden, 15 spaces (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. 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)
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Three C Realty Trust, 54 Winter St., Malden, 22 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. 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)
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 20 Madison St., Malden, 27 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. 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)
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Livery: Faris Transportation, Inc., 140 Clifton St., Malden, 1 livery (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. 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)
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pool Tables: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 19 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. 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)
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Bowling Alley: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 lanes (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. 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)
Refer the petition to the Public Property Committee: Petition: Extenet: Small Cell Petitions for the following addresses: 6-10 Holden Street 14 Lawrence Street 297 Medford Street 37-39 Park Street
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be referred to the Public Property Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be referred to the Public Property Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Suspend council rules so the email could be read at this time in the meeting
Councillor DeMaria made a motion to suspend council rules so the email could be read at this time in the meeting, Councillor O'Malley seconded the motion
Yes: Camell, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora
“Councillor DeMaria made a motion to suspend council rules so the email could be read at this time in the meeting, Councillor O'Malley seconded the motion, the following roll call vote was taken: Camell (y), DeMaria (y),Linehan (y), O'Malley (y), Winslow (y) Anderson (N), Condon (N), Crowe (N), Murphy (N), Spadafora (N), Sica (N) Motion failed 5-6.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: O'Malley)
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: That the City Council adopt the Rules of the Council Rule Book 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowAbstained: O'Malley
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Abstain: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: DeMaria)
Amend the ordinance: Order: That the City Council establish an ordinance that property owners maintain their properties with regards to overgrown weeds, grass or brush.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Ordinance be amended.
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Murphy)
Refer the ordinance to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: That the City Council establish an ordinance that property owners maintain their properties with regards to overgrown weeds, grass or...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. 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)
Amend the order: Order: That the Citizen Engagement Committee conduct a public engagement process to solicit feedback from the community on the hours of operation of City Hall per City Ordinance...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be amended.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be amended. 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: DeMaria)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the Citizen Engagement Committee conduct a public engagement process to solicit feedback from the community on the hours of operation of City Hall per City...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted as amended.
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the Citizen Engagement Committee conduct a public engagement process to solicit feedback from the community on the hours of operation of City...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. 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: DeMaria)
Table the order: Order: That the Malden City Council continue to conduct all Council, Committee of the Whole, and Subcommittee meetings virtually until such time as the Governor's COVID-19...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be tabled.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Murphy, Sica
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 2- Murphy and Sica.” (Motion: Camell, second: Winslow)
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended to allow accessory dwelling units (a.k.a. in-law suites or granny...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Condon, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley and Winslow Nay: 4- Condon, Murphy, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Linehan, second: DeMaria)
Amend the order: Order: That the Human Resources Director reports to the Council within 60 days on the diversity of City staff, including the existing diversity of City staff, efforts to increase...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be amended.
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be amended. 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: Linehan)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the Human Resources Director reports to the Council within 60 days on the diversity of City staff, including the existing diversity of City staff, efforts...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be adopted as amended.
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the following Proposed Ordinance Amendments be enrolled and ordained by the City Council. Section 12.12.030...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. 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: DeMaria)
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the sum of $1,200,000 is appropriated from available general fund free cash for the purchase of covered trash and recycling toters for all...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. 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)
Pass the resolution: Resolve that the Ordinance Committee work on developing the following housing stability strategies: inclusionary zoning, accessory dwelling units, and reducing parking...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be passed.
Yes: Condon, DeMaria, Linehan, O'MalleyNo: Anderson, Camell, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, Winslow
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be passed. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 4- Condon, DeMaria, Linehan and O'Malley Nay: 7- Anderson, Camell, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Vote recorded in the minutes: Resolve: That all City of Malden Boards and Commissions subject to the Open Meeting Law (OML) continue to offer the option of remote participation to members and the...
“The following 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 (y).”
Take from the table the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, North Andover, MA, 150 Oliver Street, Malden, MA.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be taken from the table.
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be taken from the table. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Grant the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, North Andover, MA, 150 Oliver Street, Malden, MA.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, 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: Winslow, second: Condon)
Suspend council rules
Councillor Winslow made a motion to suspend council rules, Councillor Linehan seconded the motion. The following 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 (y)
“Councillor Winslow made a motion to suspend council rules, Councillor Linehan seconded the motion. The following 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 (y) Motion passed 11-0..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Linehan)
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria that the meeting be adjourned.
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 10:06 PM. Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria)
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