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December 13, 2022
28 recorded votes, 23 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, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Chris Simonelli
Every vote, in order
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Take a two minute recess to give councllors the chance to read the memo
Councillor Crowe made a motion to take a two minute recess to give councllors the chance to read the memo, Councillor Condon seconded the motion and
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to take a two minute recess to give councllors the chance to read the memo, Councillor Condon seconded the motion and it was so voted by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Come back into session
Councillor Crowe made a motion to come back into session, the motion was seconded by Councillor Condon
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to come back into session, the motion was seconded by Councillor Condon, it was so voted by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Vote on Councillor O’Malley’s resolve, which was not on the docket
Council President Spadafora asked that City Solicitor McNaught give an opinion on theCouncil voting on Council O'Malley's resolve and it not being on the docket. Attorney McNaught said he agreed with Clerk Lucey. Council President Spadafora said if Councillor O'Malley had a second they would take a vote, Councillor Colon-Hayes seconded the motion
Yes: Hayes, Linehan, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Condon, Crowe, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaMisspelled names in the minutes read as: McDoanld (read as McDonald).
From the minutes
“Council President Spadafora asked that City Solicitor McNaught give an opinion on theCouncil voting on Council O'Malley's resolve and it not being on the docket. Attorney McNaught said he agreed with Clerk Lucey. Council President Spadafora said if Councillor O'Malley had a second they would take a vote, Councillor Colon-Hayes seconded the motion. The following vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (n), Linehan (y), McDoanld (n), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Winslow (y), Spadafora (n), motion failed 4-6..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 497-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of November 29, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 498-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of December 6, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 499-22
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Building Commissioner Nelson L. Miller of 235 Beech Avenue, Melrose as Director of Inspectional Services, said term to commence upon confirmation by...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Condon)
Paper 514-22
Refer the order to a joint Ordinance/ Finance Committee meeting: Order: That the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Forty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents be transferred from Salary Reserve, account...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be referred to a joint Ordinance/ Finance Committee meeting.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be referred to a joint Ordinance/ Finance Committee meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Condon)
Paper 515-22
Refer the ordinance to a joint Rules & Ordinance Finance Committee meeting: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by adding Title 2...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint Rules & Ordinance Finance Committee meeting.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint Rules & Ordinance Finance Committee meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Hayes)
Paper 516-22
Refer the ordinance to a joint Planning Board/Rules & Ordinance for a public hearing: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.12.300(G)(3)...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint Planning Board/Rules & Ordinance for a public hearing.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint Planning Board/Rules & Ordinance for a public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: McDonald)
Paper 403-22
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 7.20.010 (A) (12) is hereby amended by striking 'from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m.. Monday...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 517-22
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: License Petitions Papers 469 through 484 of 2022 the Standing Committee on License to whom was referred the following papers having...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Committee Report be received and filed.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica)
Paper 469-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines - Tend Da Inc., dba Flaming Grill & Buffett of 52 Broadway, three machines, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 470-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines - Alben, Inc. dba Pearl Street Station of 53 Summer Street, two machines, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 471-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines - Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry, Inc. of 177 West Street, four machines, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 472-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours License - G&V Convenience, Inc. dba Supreme Food Mart of 1018 Eastern Avenue, 24 hours seven days, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 473-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours License - Boda Borg Boston of 90 Pleasant Street, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days and as requested for annually held special events, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 474-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours License - Walgreens #03130 of 185 Centre Street, 24 hours seven days, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 475-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours License - Speedway # 2504 of 214 Broadway, 24 hours seven days, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 476-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Wentworth Auto Sales of 730 Eastern Avenue, renewal, 15 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 477-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Next Level Motors, Inc. of 189 Eastern Avenue, renewal, 35 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 478-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Greenleaf Auto Sales of 28 Broadway, renewal, 50 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 479-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II license for Sega Auto Sales & Service, Inc. of 449 Ferry Street, renewal, 15 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 480-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II license for Nick’s Foreign Car Center, LLC of 121 Beach Street, renewal, 15 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 481-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Quality Auto Sales, Inc. of 856 Eastern Avenue, renewal, 0 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 482-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc. of 600 Broadway, renewal, 67 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 483-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Broadway Auto Motors, Inc. of 495 Broadway, renewal, 27 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 484-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Andy’s Service Center, Inc. of 356 Lebanon Street, renewal, 3 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Carey McDonald, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Murphy, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Condon, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the be adjourned.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Condon, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: This meeting adjourned at 9:23 P.M. Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Linehan)
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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