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April 26, 2022
39 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Barbara Murphy
Every vote, in order
Paper 194-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of April 12, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Winslow)
Paper 195-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of April 19, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Winslow)
Paper 196-22
Suspend council rules and approve the 5 CPC reappointments on the docket on the floor: Council Appointment: Lisa Sulda of 67 Ashland Street as a member of the Community...
Councillor Simonelli made a motion to suspend council rules and approve the 5 CPC reappointments on the docket on the floor. The motion was seconded by Councillor Sica and so voted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Simonelli made a motion to suspend council rules and approve the 5 CPC reappointments on the docket on the floor. The motion was seconded by Councillor Sica and so voted..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)
Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Lisa Sulda of 67 Ashland Street as a member of the Community Preservation Committee, said term to expire on March 15, 2024
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Winslow)
Paper 197-22
Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Cameron Layne of 11 Grape Street as a member of the Community Preservation Committee, said term to expire on March 15, 2024
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Winslow)
Paper 198-22
Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Monique Ching of 153 Salem Street, Apt. BR as a member of the Community Preservation Committee, said term to expire on March 15, 2024
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Winslow)
Paper 200-22
Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Brendan Brett of 32 Milton Street as a member of the Community Preservation Committee, said term to expire on March 15, 2024
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Winslow)
Paper 199-22
Confirm the appointment: Council Appointment: Rachael Running of 51 Bellvale Street as a member of the Community Preservation Committee, said term to expire on March 15, 2024
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Winslow)
Paper 202-22
Amend recommendation #3 from the Planning Board to: 1. Read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing on the Petition of DMS Trinity...
Councillor Murphy made a motion to amend recommendation #3 from the Planning Board to: the loading and delivery area may be used for parking during retail hours, the motion was seconded by Councillor Linehan. The following voice vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y)
The minutes give the roll call (11-0) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes name Barbara Murphy as making this motion, but Barbara Murphy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Murphy made a motion to amend recommendation #3 from the Planning Board to: the loading and delivery area may be used for parking during retail hours, the motion was seconded by Councillor Linehan. The following voice vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 11-0..” (second: Linehan)
There be mitigation based on the preliminary peer review and any 6 month traffic study: 1. Read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing on the Petition of DMS Trinity...
Councillor Winslow made a motion that there be mitigation based on the preliminary peer review and any 6 month traffic study, the motion was seconded by Councillor Simonelli. The following voice vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y)
The minutes give the roll call (10-1) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Winslow made a motion that there be mitigation based on the preliminary peer review and any 6 month traffic study, the motion was seconded by Councillor Simonelli. The following voice vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 10-1..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
The Petitioner work with the City and abutting property owners connecting the potential Spot Pond Greenway Project to the bike path
Councillor Winslow made a motion that the Petitioner work with the City and abutting property owners connecting the potential Spot Pond Greenway Project to the bike path, the motion was seconded by Councillor Linehan
The minutes give the roll call (9-2) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Winslow made a motion that the Petitioner work with the City and abutting property owners connecting the potential Spot Pond Greenway Project to the bike path, the motion was seconded by Councillor Linehan. It was so voted: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (n), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 9-2..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Linehan)
Require all 16 Planning Board recommendations with #3 amended: 1. Read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing on the Petition of DMS Trinity...
Councillor Murphy made a motion to require all 16 Planning Board recommendations with #3 amended, Councillor Crowe seconded the motion
The minutes give the roll call (10-1) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes name Barbara Murphy as making this motion, but Barbara Murphy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Murphy made a motion to require all 16 Planning Board recommendations with #3 amended, Councillor Crowe seconded the motion. The following vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 10-1.” (second: Crowe)
5 spaces off site be included in the parking requirement: 1. Read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing on the Petition of DMS Trinity...
Councillor Crowe made a motion that 5 spaces off site be included in the parking requirement, seconded by Councillor Murphy
The minutes give the roll call (11-0) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes name Barbara Murphy as seconding this motion, but Barbara Murphy is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion that 5 spaces off site be included in the parking requirement, seconded by Councillor Murphy. The following vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 11-0..” (Motion: Crowe)
The hours of operation be 9:00 A.M: 1. Read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing on the Petition of DMS Trinity...
Councillor Crowe made a motion that the hours of operation be 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., the motion was seconded by Councillor Simonelli
The minutes give the roll call (10-1) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion that the hours of operation be 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., the motion was seconded by Councillor Simonelli. The following vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (n), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 10-1..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Grant the Special Permit with 16 conditions by the Planning Board, with item #3 amended and four additional conditions by the City Council
Councillor Crowe moved to grant the Special Permit with 16 conditions by the Planning Board, with item #3 amended and four additional conditions by the City Council, the motion was seconded by Councillor Simonelli
The minutes give the roll call (9-1) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe moved to grant the Special Permit with 16 conditions by the Planning Board, with item #3 amended and four additional conditions by the City Council, the motion was seconded by Councillor Simonelli. The following roll call vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O’Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonelli (y), Winslow m(y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 10-1..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Grant the special permit with the 20 conditions: 1. Read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing on the Petition of DMS Trinity...
Councillor Crowe made a motion to grant the special permit with the 20 conditions, seconded by Councillor Simonelli
The minutes give the roll call (10-1) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to grant the special permit with the 20 conditions, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, The following vote was taken by roll call vote: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Simonbelli (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y)..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Grant the petition with 20 conditions: 1. Read into the record the Notice of Public Hearing on the Petition of DMS Trinity, LLC on behalf of Charles Street Realty Trust 2020 seeking a special...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with 20 conditions.
The minutes give the roll call (10-1) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with 20 conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Nay: 1- Condon.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Paper 211-22
Legal give the Council a memo explaining the relationship between buffer zones and dimensional controls: Order: that the Malden City Council undertake a review of Marijuana Establishment...
Councillor O'Malley made a motion that Legal give the Council a memo explaining the relationship between buffer zones and dimensional controls.The motion was seconded by Councillor Linehan
The minutes give the count as 11-0, but 10 councillors were present by the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor O'Malley made a motion that Legal give the Council a memo explaining the relationship between buffer zones and dimensional controls.The motion was seconded by Councillor Linehan, it was so voted 11-0..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Paper 405-21
Ordain the ordinance: 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 Site Plan Review to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Winslow, that the Ordinance be ordained.
The minutes give the roll call (11-0) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Winslow, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 212-22
She be recused from Financial papers 169-22 and 170-22 because she has every year recused herself from the CDBG process because of her affiliation...
Councillor Crowe made a motion that she be recused from Financial papers 169-22 and 170-22 because she has every year recused herself from the CDBG process because of her affiliation with a nonprofit
The minutes give the count as 11-0, but 10 councillors were present by the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion that she be recused from Financial papers 169-22 and 170-22 because she has every year recused herself from the CDBG process because of her affiliation with a nonprofit. It was so voted 11-0.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 169-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Cranston-Gonzalez Housing Act of 1990 (CDBG...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes name Barbara Murphy as making this motion, but Barbara Murphy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Crowe.” (second: O'Malley)
Paper 170-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing and Community...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) and name Barbara Murphy, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes name Barbara Murphy as making this motion, but Barbara Murphy is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Crowe.” (second: O'Malley)
Paper 159-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Lot, Three C. Realty Trust, 54 Winter Street, 22 spaces, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 160-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Lot, Andy’s Service Center, Inc., 356 Lebanon Street, 12 spaces, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 161-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Lot, Northeast Transport and Snow Services, Inc., 531 Rear Broadway 5 spaces, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 162-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot, AMG Auto Sales, Inc., 135B Eastern Avenue, 24 spaces, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 163-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Second Hand Dealer, Gold & Diamonds, Etc. Inc., 29 Pleasant Street, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 166-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery, Mujahid Moughal 52 Hancock Street, new
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 167-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House License, Top Tier Properties, LLC. dba Sir Carlton Realty Trust, 33 Maple Street, 44 rooms, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 164-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Pawn Broker, Gold & Diamonds Etc. Inc., 29 Pleasant Street, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 168-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Billiard License, Malden Post 16, Italian American War Vets, 40 Oakland Street, 1 table, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 165-22
Deny the petition: Petition: Class II Dealer, Jorge L. Espinoza dba Gar Auto Sales, 147 Highland Avenue, 15 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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 93-22
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Diana Jeong, 12 West Street, Malden, MA to the Cannabis Licensing & Enforcement Commission, said term to expire on March 15, 2025.
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 94-22
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Kathryn Pakenham Bilgen, 63 Upham Street, Malden, MA as the builder/architect member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, said term to commence upon...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 95-22
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral-Re-Appointment: William Coleman, 53 Kimball Street, Malden, MA as a member of the Department of Public Works Commission, said term to expire March 1, 2025.
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 96-22
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Andrew Zamagni, 16 Cross Street, Malden, MA as a member of the Registrar of Voters Board, said term to expire on March 31, 2025.
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 97-22
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Amanda Belles, 4 Stone Lane, Apt. 5235, Malden, MA to the Disability Commission said term to commence upon confirmation by the Council, and to...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 157-22
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Armen Khodaverdian of 11 Kneeland Street, Malden, MA as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeal, said term to commence upon confirmation by the...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
Paper 98-22
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Eric Henry, 75 Wiley Street, Malden, MA to the Planning Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the Council, and to expire March 1, 2027.
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
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