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April 12, 2022
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy
Every vote, in order
Paper 155-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of March 29, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 156-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of April 5, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 157-22
That the Appointment be recommended for referral to the City Council: Mayoral Appointment: Armen Khodaverdian of 11 Kneeland Street, Malden, MA as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeal, said...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli that the Appointment be recommended for referral to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli that the Appointment be recommended for referral to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli)
Paper 171-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council notify the Secretary of State that the City of Malden will use ImageCast Precinct Tabulators and ImageCast Central voting equipment for the State...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: McDonald)
Paper 405-21
Enroll the ordinance to the City Council: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 12 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 effective 1/1/2020 be amended by adding Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 300...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 123-22
Appoint the council item: The Committee will continue to conduct interviews of the following candidate being considered for appointment by the Council as the two Council-appointed resident members...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Item be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Item be appointed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 128-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours License: Speedway # 2504, 214 Broadway, Malden, MA - 24/7 - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 129-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery License: Stephanie Licona, 205 Bryant Street, Malden, MA - 1 livery license - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 130-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer or Pawnbroker: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street, Malden, MA - Second-Hand Dealer - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 131-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer or Pawnbroker: GameStop # 6263, 44 Broadway, Suite A-110, Malden, MA - Second-Hand Dealer License - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 132-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer or Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers & AC Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA - Pawnbroker License & Second Hand Dealer (2) licenses - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 133-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Laa Tiendaa, 45 Lebanon Street, Malden, MA - 3 machines, new.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 134-22
Grant the petition: Petition: PoolRoom-Billiard License: L & K Billiard Pool Hall, 94B Pleasant Street, Malden, MA - 7 tables renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 135-22
Grant the petition: Petiton: PoolRoom-Billard License: Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, MA - 2 tables - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 136-22
Grant the petition: Petition: PoolRoom-Billard License: Club 24 Inc., 787 Salem Street, Malden, MA - 2 tables - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 137-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot: Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, d.b.a. Spadafora Auto, 35 Canal Street, Malden, MA 10 spaces - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 57-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer or Pawnbroker - Laa Tiendaa, 45 Lebanon Street, Malden, MA - Second Hand Dealer - New
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 58-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery - David Gustave Ulysse, 230 Bryant Street, Apt. 3, Malden, MA - 1 vehicle - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 59-22
Deny the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking - Open Air Parking Lot - River Auto Sales, Inc., 77 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA - 30 spaces - NEW.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be denied.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be denied. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 139-22
Adopt the order: Order: $250,000 is appropriated from available general fund free cash to fund Human Resources Professional Services.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 140-22
Adopt the order: Order: $1,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the Devir Park Revitalization Project, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and to meet this...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Crowe)
Paper 141-22
Adopt the order: Order: $445,000 is appropriated from available water sewer retained earnings to pay costs of designing, and replacing lead water service lines throughout the City, including the...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 150-22
Adopt the order: Order: $5,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of making roadway improvements throughout the City, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and to meet...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 142-22
Adopt the order: Order: $3,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of designing, and replacing lead water service lines throughout the City, including the payment of all costs incidental and related...
A motion was made by Condon, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Condon, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Hayes)
Paper 143-22
Adopt the order: Order: $5,683,200 is appropriated to pay costs of designing, reconstructing and constructing water mains, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and to...
A motion was made by Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 148-22
Take from the table the petition to the City Council: Petitiion: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon - To collocate small wireless facilities (also referred to as “small cells” on existing wooden...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be taken from the table to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
From the Malden City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (two 2025 minutes that are missing there come from the city’s Agenda Center). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Malden (cityofmalden.org), from the official City Council directory. Former councillors show initials.
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