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February 16, 2021
22 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
Paper 54-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of February 9, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, 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: DeMaria, second: Linehan)
Paper 55-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of February 2, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, 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: DeMaria, second: Linehan)
Paper 56-21
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Michelle Romero, 34 Greystone Road, Malden, MA as City Planner, said term to commence upon her confirmation by the City Council and to expire on...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Appointment be confirmed. 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: Spadafora)
Paper 57-21
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Kirk Zmijewski, 569 Fellsway East, Malden, MA as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to commence upon his confirmation by the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. 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)
Paper 58-21
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Khalil Kaba, 22 Cottage Place, Malden, MA as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to commence upon his confirmation by the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. 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: Murphy)
Hearings, Petitions, Memorials And Remonstrances
Grant with conditions the petition
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Winslow)
Paper 60-21
Refer the order to the Parks and Recreation Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that section 2.08.040, 2.12.170, 2.20.030, and 2.20.040 be amended relative to the creation of a Department of...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Condon, Sica, Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley and Winslow Nay: 3- Condon, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Paper 62-21
Vote recorded in the minutes: Order: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that Chapter 6, of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 related to Livery Vehicles be amended by amending Section...
On Councillor Murphy's motion to send the paper to a joint meeting Rules and Ordinance and License Committee, seconded by Councillor Linehan, the following roll call vote was taken;
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
“On Councillor Murphy's motion to send the paper to a joint meeting Rules and Ordinance and License Committee, seconded by Councillor Linehan, the following roll call vote was taken; Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.”
Paper 67-21
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the City of Malden Revised Ordinances of 2020 Section 11.24.020 SITING AND INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Paul Condon, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Crowe)
Paper 63-21
Amend the order and be referred to the Public Property Committee: Order: That the Public Facilities Director, on behalf of the City, come before the City Council to offer an update on the status...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be amended and be referred to the Public Property Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be amended and 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: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Paper 64-21
Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $30,000 (Thirty Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, 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: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Paper 61-21
That the Order be changed to a Resolve and be referred to the Citizens Engagement Committee: Order: That the City of Malden, in order to comply with the Open Meeting Law, improve function, and...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be changed to a Resolve and be referred to the Citizens Engagement Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be changed to a Resolve and be referred to the Citizens Engagement 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 65-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: License: Petition - Paper # 340-20 Brothers Auto - No Action Taken.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon 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: Condon)
Paper 66-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: License: Petition: Paper # 35-21 - Class II - Richard’s Motorcars, Inc., 672, Broadway, Malden, 80 cars, (Renewal) Paper # 36-21 - Extended...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon 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: Condon)
Paper 340-20
Allow Attorney Callaghan to speak on behalf of Mr LaFauci: Petition: Class II - Brothers Auto Body, 969 Salem Street, Malden, MA - 0 cars
Councillor O'Malley made a motion to allow Attorney Callaghan to speak on behalf of Mr. LaFauci, seconded by Councillor Condon
Misspelled names in the minutes read as: Siva (read as Sica).
From the minutes
“Councillor O'Malley made a motion to allow Attorney Callaghan to speak on behalf of Mr. LaFauci, seconded by Councillor Condon, it was so voted by roll call vote: Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Siva (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Condon)
Table: Petition: Class II - Brothers Auto Body, 969 Salem Street, Malden, MA - 0 cars
Councillor DeMaria made a motion to table, seconded by Councillor O'Malley
Yes: DeMaria, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora
From the minutes
“Councillor DeMaria made a motion to table, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, a roll call vote was taken: Camell (n), Condon (n), Crowe (n), DeMaria (y), Linehan (n), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Spadafora (n), Winslow (y), Anderson (n) motion failed 3-8..” (Motion: DeMaria, second: O'Malley)
Deny the petition: Petition: Class II - Brothers Auto Body, 969 Salem Street, Malden, MA - 0 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be denied.
Yes: Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowNo: Anderson, Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be denied. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Nay: 2- Anderson and Spadafora.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 35-21
Grant the petition: Class II: Richard’s Motorcars, Inc., 672 Broadway, Malden, 80 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Camell, 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: Condon, second: Camell)
Paper 36-21
Grant the petition: Extended Hours: Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 24/7 (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Camell, 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: Condon, second: Camell)
Paper 323-20
Grant 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 located within...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, 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: Linehan, second: Spadafora)
Withdraw 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 located...
This Petition was withdrawn
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
“This Petition was withdrawn Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.”
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 9:38 P.M. Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Sica)
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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