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May 25, 2021
29 recorded votes, 4 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
Absent: Stephen Winslow
Every vote, in order
Paper 257-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of May 11, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 258-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of May 18, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 225-21
Place on file the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Faten Shelbaych, 500 Broadway, Apt. 1115, Malden, MA to the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission as the resident member; said term to expire...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be placed on file.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 259-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Top Cars Motor Group, Inc., 259 Main St. Malden, 35 cars (Change of Name)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 260-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pool Tables: Town Line Ten Pin Corp. 665 Broadway, Malden, 19 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 261-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Bowling Alley: Town Line Ten Pin Corp. 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 lanes (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 262-21
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the Malden City Council supports the Fair Share Amendment for Massachusetts. The Fair Share Amendment is a proposal to amend the Massachusetts Constitution...
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be passed.
The minutes name Stephen Winslow as seconding this motion, but Stephen Winslow is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: DeMaria)
Paper 263-21
Amend the resolution: Resolve: That the Malden City Council encourage the City to extend expedited patio seating permits through October 31, 2021. This will continue to aid in our local economic...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: DeMaria)
Pass as amended the resolution: Resolve: That the Malden City Council encourage the City to extend expedited patio seating permits through October 31, 2021. This will continue to aid in our local...
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 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: O'Malley)
Paper 264-21
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that Section 2.04.010 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be stricken and the following...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Table the order: Order: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that Section 2.04.010 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be stricken and the following new Section 2.040.010 be inserted in...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be tabled.
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaNo: Camell, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 6- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica and Spadafora Nay: 4- Camell, DeMaria, Linehan and O'Malley.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
Paper 266-21
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Clerk schedule an Executive Session 1. To review for approval; the meeting minutes from the April 20, 2021 Executive Session meeting and 2. To review for...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: That the City Clerk schedule an Executive Session 1. To review for approval; the meeting minutes from the April 20, 2021 Executive...
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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: O'Malley)
Paper 121-21
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Paper 268-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance: Paper # 394-20 - Order: Be it hereby ordained that Chapter 11 Sections 6.08.070.B, 6.080.070.D.2.b and 12.12.190 of 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: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Defeat the order: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance: Paper # 394-20 - Order: Be it hereby ordained that Chapter 11 Sections 6.08.070.B, 6.080.070.D.2.b and 12.12.190 of the Revised Ordinances of...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be defeated.
The minutes name Stephen Winslow as seconding this motion, but Stephen Winslow is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be defeated. The motion passed to accept the recommendation of the Ordinance Committee that the paper be defeated by the following vote: Nay: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora 270-21 Committee Report: Public Safety (Paper 196-21 Order: That the City Council vote to authorize the Malden Fire Department through its Fire Chief and Fire Commissioner, including any ambulance or other EMS component, to render and extend mutual aid, emergency aid, perform details, and render any such additional emergency assistance to another city, town , fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any adjoining state in extinguishing fires thereon or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail, as contemplated in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 48 Section 59A, and in rendering such aid or performing such duties, the members of the Malden Fire Department shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within the City of Malden; and further, vote to recommend that the City Council vote to authorize the Mayor and Fire Chief as amended to read: to enter the Mutual Aid Agreement with Metro Fire District Thirteen, consisting of 36 communities and MassPort, consistent with the provisions of MGL c.48 s.59A.) The Standing Committee on Public Safety to whom was referred Paper #196 Series of 2021, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends this paper out favorably to the Full City Council. COUNCILLOR WINSLOW FOR THE COMMITTEE A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 196-21
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City of Malden renew its Mutual Aid Agreement For Joint Fire, Rescue and/or Ambulance Service when the current agreement expires on October 31, 2021. The renewal...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
The minutes name Stephen Winslow as making this motion, but Stephen Winslow is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (second: O'Malley)
Paper 269-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: License - Petitions: The committee on License recommends the following licenses be granted: 205-21 Second Hand Dealer: GameStop, 44...
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 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 205-21
Grant the petition: Second-Hand Dealer: GameStop, 44 Broadway Suite A-110, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 206-21
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Northeast Transport & Snow Services, Inc., 531R Broadway, Malden, 5 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 184-21
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Andreas Tsitos, 25 Florence St. Malden, 34 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 185-21
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Andreas Tsitos, 29 Madison St. Malden, 40 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 186-21
Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Robert McNulty, 28 Cedar St. Malden, 14 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 187-21
Grant the petition: Pawnbroker: Gold and Diamonds Etc. Inc., 29 Pleasant St. Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 188-21
Grant the petition: Second Hand Dealer: Gold and Diamonds Etc. Inc., 29 Pleasant St. Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 189-21
Grant the petition: Pool Table: Irish American, 177 West St. Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 190-21
Grant the petition: Pool Table: Club 24, Inc., 787 Salem St. Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 191-21
Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 9:31 P.M. Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
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