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September 7, 2021
30 recorded votes, 3 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, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: David Camell
Every vote, in order
Paper 372-21
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Susan Chu, 210 West Street, 1st Floor, Malden, MA as an associate member of the Board of Appeal, said term to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 374-21
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Council - ReAppointment: Robert Donnelly, 38 Goldcliff Rd., Malden, MA as part-time member of the Board of Assessors; term to expire...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 373-21
Place on file the appointment: Appointment: Eric Henry, 75 Wiley Street, Malden, MA - appointed to the Community Preservation Committee by the Malden Planning Board; term to expire May 1, 2023....
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be placed on file.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Appointment be placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 375-21
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Comcast - Grant of Location from the City of Malden. The work associated with the attached petition is for the purpose of Installing a new underground...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Paper 376-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Livery: Arminder Singh, 27 Alpine St. #3, Malden, 1 car (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: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 377-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 20 Hilliside Ave. Malden, (lot address: 29 Madison St.) 27 spaces (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: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 378-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Outdoor Parking: Three C Realty Trust, 61 Clinton St. Malden, 22 spaces (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: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 388-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Pool Table: Mr. Suazo’s Barbershop, 16 Lebanon St. Malden, 1 table (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: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Motions, Orders And Resolutions
Councillor DeMaria's motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The vote was taken by roll call vote: Condon (n), Crowe (n), DeMaria (y), Linehan...
Councillor DeMaria's motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The vote was taken by roll call vote: Condon (n), Crowe (n), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Spadafora (n), Winslow (y), Anderson (n)
Yes: DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora
From the minutes
“Councillor DeMaria's motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The vote was taken by roll call vote: Condon (n), Crowe (n), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Spadafora (n), Winslow (y), Anderson (n). The motion failed 4-6..” (Motion: DeMaria, second: O'Malley)
Paper 337-21
Affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $40,000 (Forty Thousand Dollars), be appropriated...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the order..
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the order.. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Paper 338-21
Affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the Order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $60,000 (Sixty Thousand Dollars), be appropriated...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the Order.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the Order. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Paper 235-21
Affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the order: Order: That the City Council approve an increase in the COLA base from $14,000 to $18,000 for contributory and...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the order.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting adopting the order. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: O'Malley)
Paper 293-21
Affirm the vote taken on June 29th granting the petition: The committee will review and discuss the letter submitted by Attorney John Weaver, Cellco d/b/a/ Verizon Re: Supplemental Materials to...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, to affirm the vote taken on June 29th granting the petition.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, to affirm the vote taken on June 29th granting the petition. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Spadafora)
Paper 294-21
Affirm the vote taken on June 29th granting the petition: The committee will review and discuss the letter submitted by Hans Eysenbach, Attorney for ExteNet Systems, Inc., RE: Request to...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to affirm the vote taken on June 29th granting the petition.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to affirm the vote taken on June 29th granting the petition. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Paper 162-21
Affirm the vote taken at the June 29th meeting that the Petition be granted: Outdoor Parking: AGM Auto Sales, 135 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA, 24 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th meeting that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th meeting that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Paper 326-21
Affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting that the Petition be granted: Petition: Class II - AGM, 160 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA - change number of vehicles from 18 to 24.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica to affirm the vote taken at the June 29th council meeting that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Adopt the order: Petition: Class II - AGM, 160 Eastern Ave., Malden, MA - change number of vehicles from 18 to 24.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Winslow)
Paper 380-21
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the Municipal Building Committee for the New City Hall meet and address the following outstanding items: 1. Installation...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Resolution be passed.
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Murphy, Sica
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 2- Murphy and Sica.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Paper 381-21
Amend the resolution: Resolve: Be it resolved by the City Council of Malden that: the City Charter Review Committee report at the next full City Council meeting on the status Paper 555-2018...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Resolution be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: DeMaria)
Pass as amended the resolution: Resolve: Be it resolved by the City Council of Malden that: the City Charter Review Committee report at the next full City Council meeting on the status Paper...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Resolution be passed as amended.
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Resolution be passed as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Murphy)
Paper 383-21
Refer the order to a joint hearing Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Alternative #1: ORDER: Be it hereby ordained that Section 12 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 effective...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be referred to a joint hearing Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be referred to a joint hearing Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Murphy)
Paper 384-21
Adopt the order: Order: That the Council consider, in executive session, executive session minutes recommended for release.
A motion was made by Council President Anderson, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Council President Anderson, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Crowe)
Paper 339-21
Enroll the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that section 12.12.030 be amended by striking “SP” and inserting “No” for “Parking Facilities, Offsite” in “Res A” zoning district.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Murphy)
Paper 385-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance (Paper # 267-21) - Order: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended...
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, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance (Paper # 267-21) - Order: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended to...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Paper 264-21
Ordain the ordinance: 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...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 387-21
Take from the table the resolution: Resolve: That the City of Malden hereby take actions to: 1. Establish and undertake studies necessary to create zoning standards for the Maplewood Square...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Resolution be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Resolution be taken from the table. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Spadafora)
Amend the resolution: Resolve: That the City of Malden hereby take actions to: 1. Establish and undertake studies necessary to create zoning standards for the Maplewood Square Neighborhood...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Resolution be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Resolution be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Spadafora)
Pass as amended the resolution: Resolve: That the City of Malden hereby take actions to: 1. Establish and undertake studies necessary to create zoning standards for the Maplewood Square...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Resolution be passed as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Resolution be passed as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Spadafora)
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 9:39 P.M. Yea: 10 - Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
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