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March 14, 2023
26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Paul Condon
Every vote, in order
Paper 96-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of February 28, 2023.
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 97-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of March 7, 2023.
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 98-23
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Re-appointment: Kirk Zmijewski of 569 Fellsway East as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: O'Malley)
Paper 103-23
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to invite representatives from Urban Media Arts (UMA) to appear to present their “Who is Malden?” film builder...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 35-23
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Karin Nystrom of 630 Salem Street as the Tenant Representative Member of the Malden Housing Authority Board, said term to commence upon confirmation...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Paper 66-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines - Provo Corp. dba Patrick’s & Franny’s, 36-40 Lebanon Street, Malden, MA - 3 machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 67-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery - Limo Lounge, Inc. 56 Linden Avenue #4, Malden, MA - 1 vehicle (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 68-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Alan Ambrose, 21 Ripley Street, Malden, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 69-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Ryan Bragg, 27 Slayton Way Unit 3, Roxbury, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 70-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Louis Ciulla, 235 Revere St. #503, Revere, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 71-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - William Cook, 19 Talbot St. #614, Saugus, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 72-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Clark Heighton, 476 Shirley Street #3, Winthrop, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 73-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Christopher Jackson, 24 Surfside Rd. #6, Lynn, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 74-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Dominique Long, 120 Salem Street, Malden, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 75-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Reda Neharbelaid, 13 School Street, Everett, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 76-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Michael Rapaglia, 9 Richardson Street, Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 77-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - William Sweet, 117 Medford St. #1, Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 78-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Valentin Tchaly, 30 Washington Street #508, Brighton, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 79-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - Carlos Vargas, 290 Mishawum Road #2039, Woburn, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 80-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver - John Walters, 5 Hancock Street #11, Everett, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 429-22
Enroll the ordinance to the City Council: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.12.170 Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator be amended.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 32-23
Table the ordinance to the City Council: Be it hereby ordained by the City Council of the City of Malden as follows that MCC 11.12.010 REGULATION OF BICYCLE TRAILS is hereby amended by striking...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be tabled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be tabled to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 31-23
Take from the 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 Colon Hayes, that the Petition be taken from the table to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be taken from the table to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Grant the petition: Petition: Class I License for Smart Buy USA of 616 Broadway, renewal, 26 vehicles
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 108-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council meet with legal counsel in executive session in regard to Barkosky v. Malden Police Department, et al., under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, 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, Crowe, Linehan and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: O'Malley)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
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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