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January 25, 2022
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Paper 23-22
Send it to the Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee to be discussed and Bybiose Larochelle chose the agency that will administer the...
Councillor O'Malley made the motion to send it to the Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee to be discussed and Bybiose Larochelle chose the agency that will administer the training to the Council, the motion was seconded by Councillor Linehan
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Hayes
From the minutes
“Councillor O'Malley made the motion to send it to the Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee to be discussed and Bybiose Larochelle chose the agency that will administer the training to the Council, the motion was seconded by Councillor Linehan, it was so voted by roll call vote: Colon-Hayes (n), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y), motion passed 10-1..” (second: Linehan)
Paper 10-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of January 11, 2022.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 11-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of January 18, 2022.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 12-22
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment - Ralph Long, III, 109 Essex Street, Malden, MA, to the Disability Commission said term to commence upon...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Simonelli)
Paper 13-22
Suspend council rules: Council Re-Appointment: James Tuxbury, 111 Glen Street, Malden, MA as Cemetery...
Councillor Sica made a motion to suspend council rules, Councillor Simonellli seconded the motion
From the minutes
“Councillor Sica made a motion to suspend council rules, Councillor Simonellli seconded the motion, it was so voted by roll call vote: Colon Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y).” (Motion: Sica)
Confirm the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: James Tuxbury, 111 Glen Street, Malden, MA as Cemetery Trustee, term to expire March 1, 2025.
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Murphy)
Paper 14-22
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Petition - Livery - Nabil Faris, 140 Clifton St., Apt. 2, Malden, MA - 1 vehicle - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 15-22
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Petition: Livery - Arminder Singh, 79 Waite St. Ext., Apt. 32, Malden, MA 02148 - 1 vehicle - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 16-22
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Petition - Livery - Ideal Park Limo - Stephen Asongwed, 61 High Rock Road, Malden, MA - 1 vehicle - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 17-22
Amend the paper correcting the section number to 010 and strike section B., the fees associated with using the Trafton Dog Park.: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Title 7, Chapter 20, Section 010...
Councillor Winslow made a motion to amend the paper correcting the section number to 010 and strike section B., the fees associated with using the Trafton Dog Park., the motion was seconded by Councillor Murphy
From the minutes
“Councillor Winslow made a motion to amend the paper correcting the section number to 010 and strike section B., the fees associated with using the Trafton Dog Park., the motion was seconded by Councillor Murphy, it was so voted by roll call vote: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y).” (Motion: Winslow, second: Murphy)
Enroll as amended the ordinance to the City Council: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Title 7, Chapter 20, Section 010 of the Code of the City of Malden be amended relative to regulation of...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Murphy)
Suspend Council Rules to ordain: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Title 7, Chapter 20, Section 010 of the Code of the...
Councillor O'Malley made a motion to suspend Council Rules to ordain, seconded by Councillor Simonelli
From the minutes
“Councillor O'Malley made a motion to suspend Council Rules to ordain, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, it was so voted by roll call vote : Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y).” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Simonelli)
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Title 7, Chapter 20, Section 010 of the Code of the City of Malden be amended relative to regulation of specific breeds at Trafton Dog Park...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 18-22
Adopt the order: Order: That certain matters be carried forward from the 2020-2021 Biennial Session to the current session. Rules & Ordinance #405-21 - Site Plan Review #452-21 - Obstructions...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Murphy)
Paper 5-22
Take Paper 5-22 from the table, it was seconded by Councillor Sica, it was so voted by roll call vote: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y),Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y)...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley to take Paper 5-22 from the table, it was seconded by Councillor Sica, it was so voted by roll call vote: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y),Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). Council President Spadafora said the schools have not celebrated Yom Kippur since 2009 and officially ended having the day off in 2012. Councillor President Spadafora went on that there are so many other religious holidays that he did not want to slight other religions and for that reason he could not support cancelling the meeting on October 4th for Yom Kippur. Council President Spadafora told the Council a change to the schedule submitted would be the Primary on September 13th. When the first schedule was presented, the state had not set the Primary date in September but the House this week voted September 6th as the primary date and it is now with the Senate who should support the 6th as the primary date. Councillor Spadafora said the 13th would become a Council night because it has to being the first meeting back from summer recess. The schedule would leave the 20th meeting as a Council night as well then start the rotation on the 27th being a committee night. Councillor O'Malley said he wanted to still amend the schedule with October 4th having no council meeting in observance of Yom Kippur, the motion was seconded by Councillor Winslow and was so voted by roll call vote...
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley to take Paper 5-22 from the table, it was seconded by Councillor Sica, it was so voted by roll call vote: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y),Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). Council President Spadafora said the schools have not celebrated Yom Kippur since 2009 and officially ended having the day off in 2012. Councillor President Spadafora went on that there are so many other religious holidays that he did not want to slight other religions and for that reason he could not support cancelling the meeting on October 4th for Yom Kippur. Council President Spadafora told the Council a change to the schedule submitted would be the Primary on September 13th. When the first schedule was presented, the state had not set the Primary date in September but the House this week voted September 6th as the primary date and it is now with the Senate who should support the 6th as the primary date. Councillor Spadafora said the 13th would become a Council night because it has to being the first meeting back from summer recess. The schedule would leave the 20th meeting as a Council night as well then start the rotation on the 27th being a committee night. Councillor O'Malley said he wanted to still amend the schedule with October 4th having no council meeting in observance of Yom Kippur, the motion was seconded by Councillor Winslow and was so voted by roll call vote: Colon-Hayes (n), Condon (n), Crowe (n), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (n), motion failed 5 to 6 A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: O'Malley)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the council approve the City Council Meeting Schedule for 2022.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Order be adopted as amended.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: This meeting was adjourned at 9:48 P.M. Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Simonelli)
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