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February 28, 2023
23 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Stephen Winslow, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Paul Condon, Barbara Murphy, Chris Simonelli
Every vote, in order
Paper 64-23
The Council Minutes be approved: Minutes for the meeting of February 14, 2023.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved
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From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Paper 65-23
The Council Minutes be approved: Minutes for the meeting of February 21, 2023.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved
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From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Paper 81-23
Refer the ordinance to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Be it hereby ordained by the City Council of the City of Malden that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by adding Title 2...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Paper 82-23
Receive and file the communication: Communication: The Board of Registrars of Voters respectfully submits to the City Council the Board’s recommendation for papers necessary to the upcoming 2023...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Communication be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Communication be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Sica)
Paper 83-23
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City Council designate the polling places for entirety of the 2023 election cycle.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 84-23
Amend the order: Ordered: That the Mayor and City Council hereby fix the dates and hours for the 2023 Municipal Election calendar.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be amended by adding the words “for those candidates who have a preliminary” to the date line of September 13 and to have the date line for January 20 read the year ’24, not ’23.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be amended by adding the words “for those candidates who have a preliminary” to the date line of September 13 and to have the date line for January 20 read the year ’24, not ’23. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Adopt as amended the order: Ordered: That the Mayor and City Council hereby fix the dates and hours for the 2023 Municipal Election calendar.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 85-23
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City Council opt the City of Malden into in-person Early Voting for the 2023 Municipal Election, and to designate the City Clerk’s Office, 215 Pleasant Street...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Paper 86-23
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City detail a minimum of one officer for each polling building, to be determined by the City Clerk and Police Chief.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: McDonald)
Paper 87-23
Amend the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to receive quarterly updates from the City Solicitor’s Office on all pending litigation with the City of...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Resolution be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Pass as amended the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to receive quarterly updates from the City Solicitor’s Office on all pending litigation with the...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: O'Malley)
Paper 88-23
The Resolution be passed: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to invite the Malden...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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 carried.” (second: O'Malley)
Paper 89-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council meet with legal counsel in executive session in regard to Guillaume v. Malden Police Department, et al., under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
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: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 90-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred Papers 29-23 and 43-23, having considered the same, make the following report that...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 29-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery License for Roman Kerm of 150 Sylvan Street, renewal, 3 vehicles
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote. Yea: 7- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 43-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Cab License for Malden Trans., Inc. of 290 Eastern Avenue, renewal, 11 vehicles
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote. Yea: 7- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 91-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred Paper 17-23, having considered the same, make the following report that the petition...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote. Yea: 7- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 17-23
Deny the petition: Petition: Class I License for Absolute Auto Rental and Sales dba Scoot Scoot New England of 495 Broadway, renewal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Petition be denied.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Petition be denied. The motion carried by the following vote: Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote. Yea: 7- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 92-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred Paper 31-23 , having considered the same, make the following report that the...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote. Yea: 7- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 31-23
Table the petition to the City Council: Petition: Class I License for Smart Buy USA of 616 Broadway, renewal, 26 vehicles
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Councillor O'Malley was not present in Chamber during this vote. Yea: 7- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 138-22
Take from the table the order to the City Council: Order: That the Malden City Council establish “The Malden Youth Council” special subcommittee of the Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be taken from the table to the City Council.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowAbstained: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow Abstain: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Withdraw the order: Order: That the Malden City Council establish “The Malden Youth Council” special subcommittee of the Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Order be withdrawn.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Order be withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Public meeting of the full council was adjourned at 8:58 PM. Acting President Crowe again announced that with no further reason to reconvene, the body would adjourn directly from Executive Session. Yea: 8- McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
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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