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Malden City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

April 27, 2021

54 recorded votes, 15 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, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow

Absent: Neal Anderson

During the meeting:

  • Peg Crowe recused from the vote on "Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and...".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Lodging House: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Lodging House: BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Spadafora Trust, 35 Canal St. Malden, MA, 10 spaces (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: T.J. Automotive, 315 Pleasant St. Malden, MA, 20 spaces (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers, 56 Pleasant St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers, 56 Pleasant St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Pool Table: L & K Billiard Pool Hall, 77 Exchange St. Suite 101, Malden, MA, 7 tables...".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Pool Table: Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, MA, 2 tables...".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Snap Mart DBA Petrola, 245 Main St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".
  • Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA (Renewal)".

Every vote, in order

Appointments & Elections

Confirm the appointment

Minutes, page 3

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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: 10 - 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 183-21

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...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be referred to the Public Property Committee.

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 184-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Andreas Tsitos, 25 Florence St. Malden, 34 spaces (Renewal)

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 185-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Andreas Tsitos, 29 Madison St. Malden, 40 spaces (Renewal)

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 206-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Northeast Transport & Snow Services, Inc., 531R Broadway, Malden, 5 spaces (Renewal)

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 186-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Robert McNulty, 28 Cedar St. Malden, 14 spaces (Renewal)

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 206-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Northeast Transport & Snow Services, Inc., 531R Broadway, Malden, 5 spaces (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 187-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pawnbroker: Gold and Diamonds Etc. Inc., 29 Pleasant St. Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 188-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Second Hand Dealer: Gold and Diamonds Etc. Inc., 29 Pleasant St. Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 189-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pool Table: Irish American, 177 West St. Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 190-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pool Table: Club 24, Inc., 787 Salem St. Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - 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)

Paper 191-21

Refer the petition to the License Committee: Self-Service Gas Station: Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - 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)

Paper 192-21

Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Ordered: $4,160,971 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of Sewer system improvements throughout the City, to be undertaken in fiscal...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

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

Paper 193-21

Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Ordered: $4,779,200 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of water system improvements throughout the City, to be undertaken in fiscal...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

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

Paper 194-21

Refer the order to the Finance Committee: Ordered: $4,447,000 is appropriated from available water sewer enterprise fund retained earnings to fund water infrastructure improvements.

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

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

Suspend Council Rules and take paper 195-21 up on the floor to be voted on: Ordered: $4,447,000 is appropriated from available water sewer enterprise fund...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Councillor Murphy made a motion to suspend Council Rules and take paper 195-21 up on the floor to be voted on. The motion was seconded by Councillor DeMaria

From the minutes

“Councillor Murphy made a motion to suspend Council Rules and take paper 195-21 up on the floor to be voted on. The motion was seconded by Councillor DeMaria. It was so voted by roll call vote: Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y).” (Motion: Murphy, second: DeMaria)

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

Adopt the order: Ordered: $4,447,000 is appropriated from available water sewer enterprise fund retained earnings to fund water infrastructure improvements.

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 196-21

Refer the order to the Public Safety Committee: Ordered: That the City of Malden renew its Mutual Aid Agreement For Joint Fire, Rescue and/or Ambulance Service when the current agreement expires...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be referred to the Public Safety Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Order be referred to the Public Safety Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Camell)

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

Paper 197-21

Amend the resolution: Resolve: That effective immediately all public meeting bodies should take measures to enhance access to public notices, meeting minutes and media recordings of their...

Minutes, page 8

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Resolution be amended.

From the minutes

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

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

Pass as amended the resolution: Resolve: That effective immediately all public meeting bodies should take measures to enhance access to public notices, meeting minutes and media recordings of...

Minutes, page 8

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed as amended.

From the minutes

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

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

Pass the resolution: Resolve: That effective immediately all public meeting bodies should take measures to enhance access to public notices, meeting minutes and media recordings of their...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 199-21

Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the body supports the Community Project Funding application submitted by the Office of Senator Jason Lewis on the behalf...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 200-21

Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the body supports the effort of Mayor Gary Christenson to secure federal funds to assist the City of Malden in the...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

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

Paper 122-21

Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended by updating Section 2.24.050 of the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule per attached.

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Committee Reports

Receive and file the committee report

Minutes, page 10

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

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

Paper 143-21

Receive and file the committee report: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the...

Minutes, page 11

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

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

Amend the order: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing and Community...

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be amended.

From the minutes

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

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

She be recused from voting on Section 2 (Public Services) because of her affiliation to the YWCA (Malden): Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Councillor Crowe asked that she be recused from voting on Section 2 (Public Services) because of her affiliation to the YWCA (Malden), Councillor O'Malley seconded the motion

From the minutes

“Councillor Crowe asked that she be recused from voting on Section 2 (Public Services) because of her affiliation to the YWCA (Malden), Councillor O'Malley seconded the motion, it was so voted by roll call vote: Camell (y) , Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y)..” (Motion: Crowe, second: O'Malley)

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

Approve Sections 1, 3, 4 and 5: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Councillor Murphy made a motion to approve Sections 1, 3, 4 and 5, seconded by Councillor Crowe

From the minutes

“Councillor Murphy made a motion to approve Sections 1, 3, 4 and 5, seconded by Councillor Crowe, it was so voted by roll call vote: Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Crowe)

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

Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing...

Minutes, page 11

Adopt orderPassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted as amended.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Recused: 1- Crowe.” (Motion: Murphy, second: O'Malley)

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

Paper 170-21

Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the...

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be adopted.

From the minutes

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

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

Paper 203-21

Be recused because of a relative being the petitioner of #160-21: Committee Report: License - Petitions (Papers listed below) - The committee on license...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Councillor Spadafora requested to be recused because of a relative being the petitioner of #160-21, seconded by Councillor Condon, it was so vote by roll call vote; Camell(y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y)

From the minutes

“Councillor Spadafora requested to be recused because of a relative being the petitioner of #160-21, seconded by Councillor Condon, it was so vote by roll call vote; Camell(y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y).” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Condon)

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

Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: License - Petitions (Papers listed below) - The committee on license recommends favorably the following petitions: 118-21 Class II: Joe...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

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

Paper 118-21

Grant the petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 158-21

Grant the petition: Lodging House: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar St. Malden, MA (Renewal)

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 159-21

Grant the petition: Lodging House: BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton St. Malden, MA (Renewal)

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 160-21

Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Spadafora Trust, 35 Canal St. Malden, MA, 10 spaces (Renewal)

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 161-21

Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: T.J. Automotive, 315 Pleasant St. Malden, MA, 20 spaces (Renewal)

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 163-21

Grant the petition: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers, 56 Pleasant St. Malden, MA (Renewal)

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 164-21

Grant the petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers, 56 Pleasant St. Malden, MA (Renewal)

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 165-21

Grant the petition: Pool Table: L & K Billiard Pool Hall, 77 Exchange St. Suite 101, Malden, MA, 7 tables (Renewal)

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 166-21

Grant the petition: Pool Table: Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, MA, 2 tables (Renewal)

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 167-21

Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Snap Mart DBA Petrola, 245 Main St. Malden, MA (Renewal)

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Paper 168-21

Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA (Renewal)

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · 9–0

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Winslow Recused: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)

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Receive and file the committee report: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA (Renewal)

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan)

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Paper 142-21

Amend the petition: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon, 118 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon - Installation of necessary telecommunication equipment and...

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be amended.

From the minutes

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

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Be recused from the petition of 95 Jacob Street: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon, 118 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA Cellco...

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

Councillor Winslow requested to be recused from the petition of 95 Jacob Street, seconded by Councillor Camell

From the minutes

“Councillor Winslow requested to be recused from the petition of 95 Jacob Street, seconded by Councillor Camell, it was so voted by roll call vote; Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (y).” (Motion: Winslow, second: Camell)

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Grant the petition for 95 Jacob Street: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon, 118 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA Cellco...

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · 9–0

Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant the petition for 95 Jacob Street, seconded by Councillor Camell,

Yes: Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, SpadaforaLeft out of this vote: Stephen Winslow (recused).

From the minutes

“Councillor Linehan made a motion to grant the petition for 95 Jacob Street, seconded by Councillor Camell,. it was so voted by roll call vote: Camell (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (y), Winslow (recused) 9-0.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Camell)

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Grant the petition: Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon, 118 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon - Installation of necessary telecommunication equipment and...

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Camell, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

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

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Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 17

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the meeting be adjourned.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Yea: 10 - Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe)

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