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Malden City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

March 1, 2022

19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Paper 51-22

Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of February 8, 2022.

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council Minutes be approved.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Paper 52-22

Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of February 15, 2022.

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council Minutes be approved.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Paper 60-22

Have an executive session on the Court Order: Order: In compliance with the Court’s Order by Justice Camille Sarrouf of February 7...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 9–2

Councillor Winslow made a motion to have an executive session on the Court Order, the motion was seconded by Councillor Simonelli

Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Simonelli, WinslowNo: Sica, Spadafora

From the minutes

“Councillor Winslow made a motion to have an executive session on the Court Order, the motion was 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 (n), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (n), motion carried 9-2..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)

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

Refer the order to the Public Property Committee: Order: In compliance with the Court’s Order by Justice Camille Sarrouf of February 7, 2022; this order of the City Council, will be referred to...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Public Property Committee.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Public Property Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Winslow and Murphy.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)

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

Paper 61-22

Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council hereby designate the Malden Moose Main Hall, 562 Broadway, as the polling location for Ward 6, Precinct 3.

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)

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

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)

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

Paper 63-22

Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the Traffic Commission conduct a feasibility study on installing traffic lights at Franklin Street and Eastern Avenue.

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Resolution be passed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)

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

Paper 64-22

Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the Traffic Commission install “No Parking” signs from 110 Rich Street to 102 Rich Street.

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Resolution be passed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)

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

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Resolution be passed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow)

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

Paper 37-22

Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following...

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Condon.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Winslow)

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

Paper 38-22

Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $700,000 (Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Condon, 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: Murphy, second: Condon)

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

Paper 40-22

Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of One Million One Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Nineteen Cents ($1,193,359.19) is appropriated into Parking Garage...

Minutes, page 11

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Condon, 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: Murphy, second: Condon)

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

Paper 39-22

Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Crowe, 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: Murphy, second: Crowe)

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

Paper 40-22

Vote recorded in the minutes: Order: That the sum of One Million One Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Nineteen Cents ($1,193,359.19) is appropriated into Parking...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Sponsors: Barbara Murphy Attachments: Final Paper: 40-22 Councillor Murphy gave an explanation on all the transfers and stated that all of the items were passed unanimously in Finance.

From the minutes

“Sponsors: Barbara Murphy Attachments: Final Paper: 40-22 Councillor Murphy gave an explanation on all the transfers and stated that all of the items were passed unanimously in Finance..”

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

Paper 12-22

Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment - Ralph Long, III, 109 Essex Street, Malden, MA, to the Disability Commission said term to commence upon confirmation by City Council, and to expire...

Minutes, page 12

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)

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

Paper 32-22

Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Dr. Roxanne Reddington-Wilde, 35 Baincroft Road, Malden, MA as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, said term to commence upon...

Minutes, page 12

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)

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

Paper 33-22

Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Angie Liou, 35 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA, as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by...

Minutes, page 12

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)

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

Paper 34-22

Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Brian Slater, 195 Beech Avenue, Melrose, MA as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the...

Minutes, page 13

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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