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December 8, 2020
26 recorded votes, 0 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
Paper 411-20
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of November 24, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, 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: Spadafora)
Paper 412-20
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of December 1, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, 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: Spadafora)
Paper 413-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class I: Absolute Auto Rental & Sales, Inc., 495 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148 (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 414-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 160 Eastern Ave., Malden, 18 cars (change of address & no. of cars)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 415-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Auto Bazaar Corp., 17 Charles St., Malden, 21 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 416-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Greenleaf Auto Enterprises, Inc., 28 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148, 50 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 417-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Greenleaf Auto Sales II, Inc., 69 Newland St., Malden, MA 02148, 30 cars (Rewewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 418-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Louis Foreign Car Garage, Inc., 191 Salem St., Malden, MA 02148, 2 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 419-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: MacMillen Automotive, 388 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 15 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 420-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Quality Auto Sales, 856 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 0 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 421-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: River Auto Sales, Inc., 77 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 21 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 422-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Sica’s Automotive Inc., 1114 Eastern Ave., Malden, 2 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 423-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Wentworth Auto Sales, 730 Eastern Ave. Suite 091B, Malden, MA 02148, 15 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 424-20
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Ave., Malden, 24 spaces (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 425-20
Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor and City Council hereby fix the following dates and hours for the 2021 City Preliminary and Election for the election of Councillors at Large, Ward...
A motion was made by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Camell, 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: Anderson, second: Camell)
Paper 426-20
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: Ordered that any revenue from film contracts go into the general fund.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, 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: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Paper 427-20
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: Ordered that any revenue received by the City of Malden from billboards and other advertising contracts go into the general fund.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Paper 428-20
Adopt the order: Order: That the City accept the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 55C establishing a trust to be known as the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, 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: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 429-20
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That a presentation by our Assessor with regard to setting the tax rate for the City of Malden be presented to the City Council Finance Committee in October each...
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Camell, 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: DeMaria, second: Camell)
Paper 430-20
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that in accordance with our mission to foster equity and inclusion for all residents, the City of Malden purchase Menorahs...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Paper 373-20
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 2.20.060 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended by adding “Primary Operator of the Public Water System” to the unclassified...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be ordained. 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: Spadafora)
Paper 374-20
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 2.12.100 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended by adding “Section C to include a Primary Operator of the Public Water System.”
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be ordained. 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: Spadafora)
Paper 431-20
Refer the communication to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Communication: Malden Planning Board - Planning Report & Recommendation regarding Short-Term Rental, Family and Rooming House (Paper #...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Communication be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Communication 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)
Paper 432-20
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance (Paper # 192-20) Order: That Rules & Ordinance discuss updating Sign Control Section 12.24 of the Rules & Ordinance of 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Enroll the ordinance: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance (Paper # 192-20) Order: That Rules & Ordinance discuss updating Sign Control Section 12.24 of the Rules & Ordinance of 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Winslow that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Winslow that the Ordinance be enrolled. 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: Winslow)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Condon)
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