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April 25, 2023
35 recorded votes, 6 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
During the meeting:
- Peg Crowe recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing...".
- Peg Crowe recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...".
Every vote, in order
Paper 169-23
Approve as amended the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of April 11, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Council Minutes be approved as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Council Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Paper 170-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of April 18, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: O'Malley)
Paper 171-23
Table the petition to the City Council: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid of North Andover, Plan #30683608 to construct a line of underground electric conduits located at...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
Paper 172-23
Table the petition to the City Council: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid of North Andover, Plan #30511632 to construct a line of underground electric conduits located at...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Petition be tabled to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
Paper 18-23
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 6, Chapter .20, Section .040 PERMIT FOR EXTERIOR VENDING...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be ordained.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) 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 Condon, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 81-23
Ordain the ordinance: 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, Chapter .16, Section .150 POLICE...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: McDonald)
Paper 135-23
Enroll the ordinance to the City Council: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.005 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES is hereby amended
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled to the City Council. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Paper 238-22
Approve the resolve: Order: That the Malden City Council establish a Food Policy Council
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolve be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolve be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 136-23
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 updating Title 2, Chapter 20, Sections 030, 040...
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 a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Suspend the rules for the purposes of ordaining: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by updating Title 2, Chapter 20, Sections...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council be rules suspended for the purposes of ordaining.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council be rules suspended for the purposes of ordaining. The motion carried by a unanimous 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 updating Title 2, Chapter 20, Sections 030, 040, 050, and 060 as is...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, 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: Crowe, second: Sica)
Adopt the financial transfer piece of this paper: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by updating Title 2, Chapter 20, Sections...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the financial transfer piece of this paper be adopted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the financial transfer piece of this paper 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: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 137-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council approve an additional 2% COLA for FY23 retroactive to July 1, 2022 for all retirees and survivors of the Malden Retirement System.
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, 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: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 138-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $2,000,000 is appropriated from available water sewer enterprise fund retained earnings to be used for continued lead line replacement throughout the City.
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, 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: McDonald, second: Spadafora)
Paper 160-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Cranston-Gonzalez Housing Act of 1990 (CDBG...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Crowe.” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 161-23
Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing and Community...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Linehan, Condon and Winslow Recused: 1- Crowe.” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Paper 99-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery: David G. Ulysse, 230 Bryant St. # 3, Malden, MA - 1 vehicle (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 100-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: Top Tier Properties, LLC dba Sir Carlton, 33 Maple St. Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 124-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery: Kassahun T. Damita, 411 Salem Street, 1 vehicle (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 125-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: AGM Auto Sales, 135 Eastern Ave. - 24 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 126-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Andreas Tsitos, 25-37 Florence Street, Malden, 34 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 127-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Andreas Tsitos, 29 Madison Street, Malden, 40 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 128-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers & A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 129-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Pawnbroker: Gold & Diamonds Etc. Inc. 27-29 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 130-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers & A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 131-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Gold & Diamonds Etc. Inc. 27-29 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 132-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Snap Mart, Inc. 245 Main Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 133-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 134-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Avenue, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 156-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Robert McNulty, 28 Cedar Street, Malden, 14 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 158-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: GameStop #6263, 44 Broadway Suite A-110 (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 153-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc. 1081 Fellsway, Malden, 20 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 154-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc. 1152 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 10 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Paper 155-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc. 1176 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Condon)
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