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June 21, 2022
23 recorded votes, 17 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 301-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of June 7, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Winslow)
Paper 302-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of June 14, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Winslow)
Paper 303-22
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Helena Clarke of 39 Acorn Street as a member of the License Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Murphy, 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, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Murphy)
Paper 304-22
Table the petition to the City Council: Petition: Boston Gas dba National Grid, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA, W.O. No. 90000144172 180-182 Lebanon Street to install a new gas Regulator Station on...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Murphy)
Paper 255-22
Ordain the ordinance: Order: That the Malden City Council evaluate and make changes, if necessary, to the Municipal Code of Malden (MCC) Title 6, Chapter 08, Section 100 (b) (3) which states, that...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 305-22
Amend that the mayor communicate with the council every two weeks after the Department Head Meeting on need to know significant items
Councillror Simonelli made a motion to amend that the mayor communicate with the council every two weeks after the Department Head Meeting on need to know significant items, the motion was seconded by Councillor Co/on-Hayes
Yes: Hayes, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, WinslowNo: Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Misspelled names in the minutes read as: McDoanld (read as McDonald).
From the minutes
“Councillror Simonelli made a motion to amend that the mayor communicate with the council every two weeks after the Department Head Meeting on need to know significant items, the motion was seconded by Councillor Co/on-Hayes, it was so voted by roll call vote: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (n), McDoanld (y), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Simonelli (y0, Winslow (y), Spadafora (n). Motion failed 5-5.”
Table: Resolve: That the Mayor be requested to provide regular weekly updates to the City...
Councillor O'Malley made a motion to table, seconded by Councillor Simonelli
Yes: Hayes, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, SimonelliNo: Condon, Crowe, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Misspelled names in the minutes read as: McDoanld (read as McDonald).
From the minutes
“Councillor O'Malley made a motion to table, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, It was so voted: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (n), McDoanld (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Simonelli (y), Winslow (n), Spadafora (n). Motion failed 5-5..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Simonelli)
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the Mayor be requested to provide regular weekly updates to the City Council, in public, executive session, or in writing, as appropriate, to address any ongoing...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, McDonald, O'MalleyNo: Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 4- McDonald, Colon Hayes, O'Malley and Condon Nay: 6- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Spadafora, Crowe and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Crowe)
Paper 306-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Solicitor provide an objective legal memo with citations to law and material fact on the unionization of Department Heads.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Simonelli, WinslowNo: Condon, Sica, SpadaforaAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Crowe and Winslow Nay: 3- Sica, Spadafora and Condon.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 307-22
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That the City Council welcome the Friends of Roosevelt Park (FoRP), represented by Lara Thompson, to discuss the fenced off, contaminated area at Roosevelt Park, at...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed.
Yes: Hayes, McDonald, O'MalleyNo: Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 3- McDonald, Colon Hayes and O'Malley Nay: 7- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Hayes, second: O'Malley)
Paper 308-22
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Rules & Ordinance Committee having considered Paper 286-22 make the following report that the Committee recommends this Order be...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Committee Report be received and filed.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Linehan
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow Nay: 1- Linehan.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 286-22
Refer the order to the Planning Board and Rules and ordinance for a Public Hearing: Order: That in the interest of promoting a fair and transparent marijuana licensing process, free from political...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Planning Board and Rules and ordinance for a Public Hearing.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Amanda Linehan and Ryan O'Malley, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Planning Board and Rules and ordinance for a Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 310-22
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Paper 236-22 having considered the same, make the following report on the annual...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Sica)
Paper 236-22
Adopt the order: Order: Annual appropriation for FY2023
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Simonelli)
Paper 309-22
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The License Committee having considered the following Papers 278-22, 280-22, 281-22, 282-22, 283-22, 284-22, 285-22 make the following...
A motion was made that the Committee Report be received and filed.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Amanda Linehan and Ryan O'Malley, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.”
Paper 278-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours, Boda Borg Boston LLC, of 90 Pleasant Street be granted extended hours periodically during the year when needed
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Carey McDonald is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor McDonald left the meeting at 9:42 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 280-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station, Speedway, LLC dba Speedway #2504 of 214 Broadway. 40,000 gallons Renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Carey McDonald is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor McDonald left the meeting at 9:42 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 281-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station, Snap Mart, Inc. dba Petrola of 245 Main Street. 30,000 gallons Renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Carey McDonald is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor McDonald left the meeting at 9:42 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 282-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station, Wash Depot I, Inc. of 333 Eastern Avnue. 30,000 gallons Renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Carey McDonald is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor McDonald left the meeting at 9:42 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 283-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House License, Metro North Housing, Corp. of 280 Salem Street for 11 units located at 22 Charles Street. Renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Carey McDonald is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor McDonald left the meeting at 9:42 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 284-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House License, Metro North Housing, Corp. of 280 Salem Street for 14 units located at 115 Washington Street. Renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Carey McDonald is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor McDonald left the meeting at 9:42 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 285-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House License, Cedar House, LLC. of 280 Salem Street for 14 units located at 116-118 Cedar Street. Renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowAmanda Linehan is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Linehan left the meeting at 7:56 P." Left out of this vote. Carey McDonald is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor McDonald left the meeting at 9:42 P." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 P.M. Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)
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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