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March 2, 2021
19 recorded votes, 1 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 77-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of February 16, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 78-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of February 23, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Paper 79-21
Appoint the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Gregory Lucey, 30 Huntley Street, Malden, MA as City Clerk, said term to expire February 28, 2024.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: DeMaria)
Paper 80-21
Appoint the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Daniel L. Grover III, 22A Wigglesworth Street, Malden, MA as Treasurer, said term to expire December 31, 2023.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, 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: DeMaria)
Paper 81-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Taxi Cab: Malden Transportation, Inc. 290 Eastern Ave., Malden, 9 cabs (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made 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: Condon)
Paper 82-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Second-Hand Dealer: Cash King, 35-45 Lebanon St., Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made 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: Condon)
Paper 83-21
Refer the petition to the Public Property Committee: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - to collocate small wireless facilities (also referred to as “small cells” on existing...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan that the Petition be referred to the Public Property Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan 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: Linehan)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Refer the order to the Finance Committee
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, 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: Spadafora, second: O'Malley)
Paper 85-21
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: That the city submit to the Massachusetts legislature for passage the following revision to AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PREPARATION OF CERTAIN...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, 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: O'Malley)
Paper 86-21
Withdraw the order: Ordered: That the vote taken on February 2, 2021 to refer papers #40-21, #41-21 and #42-21 to the Planning Board and the Ordinance Committee for a joint public hearing be...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be withdrawn.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be withdrawn. 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)
Table the resolution: Ordered: That the vote taken on February 2, 2021 to refer papers #40-21, #41-21 and #42-21 to the Planning Board and the Ordinance Committee for a joint public hearing be...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution 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: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Withdraw the order: Ordered: That the vote taken on February 2, 2021 to refer papers #40-21, #41-21 and #42-21 to the Planning Board and the Ordinance Committee for a joint public hearing be...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be withdrawn.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be withdrawn. 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 89-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance Paper # 70-20 Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 9.28 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended as follows: The...
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)
Paper 70-20
Amend amendment #1 and go back to the original plan of $75 for all Trash Tags: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 9.28 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be...
Councillor Sica made a motion to amend amendment #1 and go back to the original plan of $75 for all Trash Tags. Councillor Condon seconded the motion
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaNo: WinslowAbstained: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Sica made a motion to amend amendment #1 and go back to the original plan of $75 for all Trash Tags. Councillor Condon seconded the motion, the following roll call vote was taken: Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (Present), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (N), Anderson (y)..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Approve as amended the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 9.28 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended as follows: Section A by amending City of Malden approved trash bags...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be approved as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be approved 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: Spadafora, second: DeMaria)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 9.28 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended as follows: Section A by amending City of Malden approved trash bags...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be enrolled 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: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 90-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Finance (Paper # 64-21 Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $30,000 (Thirty Thousand Dollars), be...
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)
Paper 64-21
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $30,000 (Thirty Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Winslow)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Crowe)
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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