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December 20, 2022
33 recorded votes, 14 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
During the meeting:
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Sica’s Automotive, Inc. of 1114 Eastern Avenue...".
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Rigano’s Inc. of 1081 Fellsway, renewal, 20 cars".
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Rigano’s Inc. of 1152 Eastern Avenue, renewal, 15 cars".
Every vote, in order
Paper 523-22
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the meeting of December 13, 2022
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 524-22
Appoint the appointment: Appointment: Council re-appoints Lisa Cagno of 31 Quincy Street as Clerk of Committees, said term to expire December 31, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: O'Malley)
Paper 525-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the Council approve the 2023 Schedule of Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley left the meeting approximately 7:15 and returned at 7:33 missing the votes on papers 525-22, 526-22, 527-22 and the vote to interview Attorney McNaught (416-22)." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Murphy)
Paper 526-22
Close nominations: Order: That the Council will nominate and vote on Council President for the 2023...
Councillor Crowe moved to close nominations, seconded by Councillor Condon
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but 10 councillors were present by the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe moved to close nominations, seconded by Councillor Condon. It was so voted 9-0..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Elect Barbara Murphy Council President for 2023
By a vote of 9-0 Councillor Murphy was elected Council President for 2023: Crowe (y), Condon (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), Winslow (y), Sica (y), Colon-Hayes (y), McDonald (y)
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) but leave out Ryan O'Malley and Craig Spadafora, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“By a vote of 9-0 Councillor Murphy was elected Council President for 2023: Crowe (y), Condon (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), Winslow (y), Sica (y), Colon-Hayes (y), McDonald (y).”
Place on file the order: Order: That the Council will nominate and vote on Council President for the 2023 calendar year
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be placed on file.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley left the meeting approximately 7:15 and returned at 7:33 missing the votes on papers 525-22, 526-22, 527-22 and the vote to interview Attorney McNaught (416-22)." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 527-22
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Personnel/Appointments (Paper #416-22 Ordered that Attorney John McNaught, 72 North Woodcrest Drive, Melrose, MA 02176, be moved out...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan that the Committee Report be received and filed.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley left the meeting approximately 7:15 and returned at 7:33 missing the votes on papers 525-22, 526-22, 527-22 and the vote to interview Attorney McNaught (416-22)." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan)
Paper 416-22
Interview Attorney McNaught passed 9-0.: Order: That the Personnel/Appointments Committee review and interview candidates for...
Councillor Linehan made the motion and was seconded by Councillor Condon, the following was vote taken. Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), Sica (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion to interview Attorney McNaught passed 9-0.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley left the meeting approximately 7:15 and returned at 7:33 missing the votes on papers 525-22, 526-22, 527-22 and the vote to interview Attorney McNaught (416-22)." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Linehan made the motion and was seconded by Councillor Condon, the following was vote taken. Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), Sica (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion to interview Attorney McNaught passed 9-0..” (second: Condon)
Appoint the appointment: Order: That the Personnel/Appointments Committee review and interview candidates for the position of City Solicitor to fill the unexpired term created by the resignation...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Sica)
Paper 515-22
Suspend rules for the purpose of ordaining: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden...
Councillor Condon made a motion to suspend rules for the purpose of ordaining, the motion was seconded by Councillor Crowe and
From the minutes
“Councillor Condon made a motion to suspend rules for the purpose of ordaining, the motion was seconded by Councillor Crowe and it was so voted 10-0..” (Motion: Condon, second: Crowe)
Enroll the ordinance to the City Council: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by adding Title 2, Chapter 24 Section .015...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by adding Title 2, Chapter 24 Section .015 Department Head Salary...
A motion was made by Condon, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Condon, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Crowe)
Paper 514-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Forty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents be transferred from Salary Reserve, account number 0010-996-5110 to the following accounts
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Sica)
Paper 512-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $22,500 is appropriated from available general fund free cash and transferred to Board of Health Recovery Coaches, account number 0010-510-5103
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hayes)
Paper 513-22
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $1,200,000 is appropriated from available water sewer enterprise fund retained earnings and transferred to Water Sewer Capital, account number 6010-450-5860
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: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Crowe)
Paper 520-22
Be recused from papers 504-22, 506-22 and 507-22: Committee Report: License Petitions Papers 500 through 511 of 2022 the Standing...
Councillor Sica made a motion to be recused from papers 504-22, 506-22 and 507-22, seconded by Councillor O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Sica made a motion to be recused from papers 504-22, 506-22 and 507-22, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, it was so voted 10-0..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 500-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot License for Robert McNulty of 28 Cedar Street, renewal, 14 parking spaces
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 501-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Open Air Parking Lot License for TJ Corp., of 315 Pleasant Street, renewal, 15 parking spaces
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 502-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours License for MRM Donuts Corp., dba Dunkin’ of 617 Broadway, seven days, 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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 503-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Top Cars Motor Group of 259 Main Street, renewal, 35 cars
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 508-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc. of 322 Eastern Avenue, renewal, 4 cars
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 509-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, Inc. of 129 Charles Street, renewal 15 cars
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 510-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class III License for Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, Inc. of 129 Charles 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 511-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class III License for Malden Broadway Auto Body of 590 Broadway, 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 504-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Sica’s Automotive, Inc. of 1114 Eastern Avenue, renewal, 2 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
Paper 507-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Rigano’s Inc. of 1152 Eastern Avenue, renewal, 15 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
Paper 506-22
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II License for Rigano’s Inc. of 1081 Fellsway, renewal, 20 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Murphy, McDonald, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
Paper 315-22
Take from the table the ordinance to the City Council: Order: That MCC 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B be amended
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be taken from the table to the City Council.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 6- McDonald, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Nay: 4- Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Crowe.” (Motion: Linehan, second: O'Malley)
Enroll the Planning Board's favorable recommendation of Section 12.12.190.: Order: That MCC 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B be amended
Councillor Crowe made a motion to enroll the Planning Board's favorable recommendation of Section 12.12.190., seconded by Councillor Sica
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to enroll the Planning Board's favorable recommendation of Section 12.12.190., seconded by Councillor Sica, the following vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Winslow (y), Spadafora (y). The motion passed 9-1..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Enroll the Planning Board's favorable recommendation of Section 12.12.190.B: Order: That MCC 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B be amended
Councillor Crowe made a motion to enroll the Planning Board's favorable recommendation of Section 12.12.190.B, seconded by Councillor Sica
The minutes give the roll call (9-1) and name Chris Simonelli, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to enroll the Planning Board's favorable recommendation of Section 12.12.190.B, seconded by Councillor Sica, the following vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (y), McDonald (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Winslow (y), Simonelli (y). The motion passed 9-1..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Adjourn the meeting
Council President Spadafora called for the vote on adjournment, on Councillor O'Malley's motion and was seconded by Councillor Winslow
Yes: Hayes, Linehan, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Condon, Crowe, McDonald, Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaMisspelled names in the minutes read as: Spdafora (read as Spadafora).
From the minutes
“Council President Spadafora called for the vote on adjournment, on Councillor O'Malley's motion and was seconded by Councillor Winslow, the following vote was taken: Colon-Hayes (y), Condon (n), Crowe (n), Linehan (y), McDonald (n), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Winslow (y), Spdafora (n), the motion to adjourn failed 4-6..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Accept the Planning Boards recommendation to disapprove of the proposed amendment of Section 12.12.190.B re: Order: That MCC 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B be amended
Councillor Crowe made a motion to accept the Planning Boards recommendation to disapprove of the proposed amendment of Section 12.12.190.B re: buffer zones , the motion was seconded by Councillor Murphy
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, SpadaforaNo: Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Winslow
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to accept the Planning Boards recommendation to disapprove of the proposed amendment of Section 12.12.190.B re: buffer zones , the motion was seconded by Councillor Murphy, the following votes was taken : Colon-Hayes (n), Condon (y), Crowe (y), Linehan (n), McDonald (n), Murphy (y), O'Malley (n), Sica (y), Winslow (n), Spadafora (y) , the motion failed 5-5..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Murphy)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meetimg be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meetimg be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Condon)
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