← Malden City Council

Malden City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

December 22, 2020

47 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.

Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

Your Malden ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.

Start my ballot →

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

During the meeting:

  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 160 Eastern Ave., Malden, 18 cars (change of address &...".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Auto Bazaar Corp., 17 Charles St., Malden, 21 cars (Renewal)".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Greenleaf Auto Enterprises, Inc., 28 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148, 50 cars...".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Greenleaf Auto Sales II, Inc., 69 Newland St., Malden, MA 02148, 30 cars...".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Louis Foreign Car Garage, Inc., 191 Salem St., Malden, MA 02148, 2 cars...".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: MacMillen Automotive, 388 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 15 cars (Renewal)".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Quality Auto Sales, 856 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 0 cars (Renewal)".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: River Auto Sales, Inc., 77 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 21 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)".
  • Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Wentworth Auto Sales, 730 Eastern Ave. Suite 091B, Malden, MA 02148, 15 cars...".

Every vote, in order

Paper 446-20

Allow Chief Molis to speak: "Proclamation honoring Sifu Mai Du for her work in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic"

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Councillor Condon made a motion to allow Chief Molis to speak, Councillor Camell seconded the motion

From the minutes

“Councillor Condon made a motion to allow Chief Molis to speak, Councillor Camell seconded the motion, it was so voted unanimously by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Camell)

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

Paper 447-20

Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of December 8, 2020.

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Council Minutes be approved.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, 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: DeMaria, second: Spadafora)

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

Paper 448-20

Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of December 15, 2020.

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Council Minutes be approved.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, 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: DeMaria, second: Spadafora)

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

Adjournment

Vote recorded in the minutes

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Paper 449-20

Place on file the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Mark Joseph Snider, 103 Boardman Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176 as Constable; (Place on File).

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Appointment be placed on file.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Appointment be placed on file. 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: Anderson)

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

Paper 450-20

Suspend the rules: Council Re-Appointment: Lisa Cagno, 31 Quincy Street, Malden, MA as Clerk of Committees term to expire December 31,2021.

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be rules suspended.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment 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: Crowe, second: Condon)

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

Appoint the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Lisa Cagno, 31 Quincy Street, Malden, MA as Clerk of Committees term to expire December 31,2021.

Minutes, page 3

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. 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)

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

Paper 451-20

Table the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA that it desires to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be tabled.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be tabled. 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: O'Malley)

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

Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA that it desires to construct a line of underground electric...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted with conditions.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted with conditions. 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: O'Malley)

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

Paper 452-20

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Culleton Bros. Inc., 61 Clinton St., Malden, 2 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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: Anderson)

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

Paper 453-20

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Malden Middlesex Motors Sales, Inc., 129 Charles St., Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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: Anderson)

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

Paper 454-20

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Next Level Motors, Inc., 189 Eastern Ave., 35 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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: Anderson)

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

Paper 455-20

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Smart Buy USA, 616 Broadway, Malden, 26 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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: Anderson)

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

Paper 456-20

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class III: Malden Middlesex Motors Sales, Inc., 129 Charles St., Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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: Anderson)

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

Paper 457-20

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Second-Hand Dealer: Great Eastern Vintage, 258 Highland Ave., Malden (New)

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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: Anderson)

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

Paper 458-20

That the Appointment be opened for nominations: Order: Election of Council President 2021.

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Appointment be opened for nominations.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Appointment be opened for nominations. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Camell)

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

That the nominations be closed: Order: Election of Council President 2021.

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that nominations be closed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that nominations be closed. 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)

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

Elect the 2021 Council President (Neal Anderson or Ryan O’Malley)

Minutes, page 1

Elect officerPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Councillor DeMaria nominated Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan. Councillor Spadafora nominated Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Murphy.

A vote choosing between people: MassVoter shows the result only. The minutes record: Neal Anderson, Paul Condon, Peg Crowe, Barbara Murphy, Craig Spadafora and Jadeane Sica voted for Anderson; David Camell, Deborah DeMaria, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O’Malley and Stephen Winslow voted for O’Malley ("Final Vote : Anderson-6 O'Malley-5"). The council then voted 11-0 to make the vote unanimous.

From the minutes

“On a Roll call vote: Anderson- Anderson, Camell-O'Malley, Condon- Anderson, Crowe-Anderson, DeMaria- O'Malley, Linehan- O'Malley, Murphy- Anderson, O'Malley- O'Malley, Spadafora- Anderson, Winslow- O'Malley, Sica -Anderson Final Vote : Anderson-6 O'Malley-5.”

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

Appoint the vote for councillor anderson to Council President be unanimous: Order: Election of Council President 2021.

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the vote for Councillor Anderson to be appointed Council President be unanimous.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the vote for Councillor Anderson to be appointed Council President be unanimous. 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: Crowe)

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

Paper 459-20

Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council adopt the Schedule of Council Meetings for 2021.

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Anderson, 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: Anderson, second: Condon)

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

Paper 464-20

Refer the order to the License Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 further amend.08.110 Section A; by adding a new definition Driving School...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the License Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order 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: Spadafora, second: DeMaria)

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

Paper 465-20

Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That as authorized under the City of Malden Charter Section 14 that the City Council appoint Controller Charles Ranaghan as Chief Financial Officer...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, 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: Murphy)

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

Paper 466-20

Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby Ordained that Sections 2.08.040 and 2.16.060 of Chapter 2 of the R.O. of 2020 be amended to read "COMMISSION ON ENERGY...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Camell, second: Winslow)

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

Paper 468-20

Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 Section 4.16 Sign Control be amended by adding the following...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Winslow)

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

Enrolled Ordinances

Ordain the ordinance

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be ordained.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Condon, 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: Spadafora, second: Condon)

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

Paper 461-20

Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Public Property (Paper #323-20 Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless-to collocate small wireless facilities (also referred to...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Committee Report be received and filed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley 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: O'Malley)

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

Paper 462-20

Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Public Property (Paper # 253-20 Petition: Extenet: Small Cell Petitions for the following addresses: 6-10 Holden Street, 14 Lawrence...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley that the Committee Report be received and filed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley 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: O'Malley)

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

Paper 323-20

Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - to collocate small wireless facilities (also referred to as “small cells” on existing wooden utility poles...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be granted with conditions.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be granted with conditions. 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)

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

Paper 253-20

Amend the petition: Petition: Extenet: Small Cell Petitions for the following addresses: 6-10 Holden Street 14 Lawrence Street 297 Medford Street 37-39 Park Street

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be amended.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition 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: O'Malley, second: Winslow)

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

Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Extenet: Small Cell Petitions for the following addresses: 6-10 Holden Street 14 Lawrence Street 297 Medford Street 37-39 Park Street

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be granted with conditions.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Petition be granted with conditions. 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)

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

Paper 463-20

Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: License Petitions (Papers listed below): recommended favorably.. 286-20 Second-Hand Dealer: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem St. 413-20 Class...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Committee Report be received and filed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy 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: Murphy)

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

She be allowed to recuse herself from voting on all Class II dealers because her father holds a Class II License in Malden Councillor Crowe made a...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Councillor Sica asked that she be allowed to recuse herself from voting on all Class II dealers because her father holds a Class II License in Malden Councillor Crowe made a motion that Councillor Sica be recused from voting on all Class II Licenses, Councillor Condon seconded the motion by a roll call vote

Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowJadeane Sica is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Sica asked that she be allowed to recuse herself from voting on all Class II dealers because her father holds a Class II License in Malden Councillor Crowe made a motion that Councillor Sica be recused from voting on all Class II..." Left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Councillor Sica asked that she be allowed to recuse herself from voting on all Class II dealers because her father holds a Class II License in Malden Councillor Crowe made a motion that Councillor Sica be recused from voting on all Class II Licenses, Councillor Condon seconded the motion by a roll call vote the motion passed 10-0. Anderson (y), Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y) Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y).” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)

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

Paper 286-20

Grant the petition: Second-Hand Dealer: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem St., Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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, second: Anderson)

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

Paper 413-20

Grant the petition: Class I: Absolute Auto Rental & Sales, Inc., 495 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148 (Renewal)

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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, second: Anderson)

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

Paper 424-20

Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Ave., Malden, 24 spaces (New)

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Anderson, 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, second: Anderson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Paper 414-20

Grant the petition: Class II: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 160 Eastern Ave., Malden, 18 cars (change of address & no. of cars)

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 415-20

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

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 416-20

Grant the petition: Class II: Greenleaf Auto Enterprises, Inc., 28 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148, 50 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 417-20

Grant the petition: Class II: Greenleaf Auto Sales II, Inc., 69 Newland St., Malden, MA 02148, 30 cars (Rewewal)

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 418-20

Grant the petition: Class II: Louis Foreign Car Garage, Inc., 191 Salem St., Malden, MA 02148, 2 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 419-20

Grant the petition: Class II: MacMillen Automotive, 388 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 15 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 420-20

Grant the petition: Class II: Quality Auto Sales, 856 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 0 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 421-20

Grant the petition: Class II: River Auto Sales, Inc., 77 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA 02148, 21 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 422-20

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

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 423-20

Grant the petition: Class II: Wentworth Auto Sales, 730 Eastern Ave. Suite 091B, Malden, MA 02148, 15 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 10–0

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

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 467-20

Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance(Paper # 261-20) Order: Be it hereby ordained that the following Proposed Ordinance Amendments be enrolled and ordained by...

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Committee Report be received and filed.

The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Barbara Murphy, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.

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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Paper 261-20

Enroll the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the following Proposed Ordinance Amendments be enrolled and ordained by the City Council. Section 12.12.030: Be it ordained that the Table...

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · 9–2

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be enrolled.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 2- Murphy and O'Malley.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

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.

How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →
Get an email when new quizzes open

MassVoter.com · nonpartisan match quiz · About · How the Legislature voted · Local Votes · Privacy · Support MassVoter

Report an error on this page

See something wrong? A wrong vote, name, date or number? Tell us and we’ll check it against the source and fix it. Fixes are listed on our corrections page.