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June 20, 2023
30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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
Every vote, in order
Paper 248-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of June 6, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 249-23
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of June 13, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 250-23
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Lisa Kipnis Shwartz, 60 Harvard Street, Malden, as a resident member of the Council on Aging, said term to...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
Paper 251-23
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Diane LeBlanc, 26 Irving Street, Unit 303, Malden, as a resident member of the Council on Aging, said term to...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
Paper 252-23
Refer the appointment to the Personnel/Appointments Committee: Mayoral Appointment: Mary Anne McGuirk, 59 Wyllis Avenue, Malden, as a resident member of the Council on Aging, said term to commence...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Appointment be referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
Paper 253-23
Place on file the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Elizabeth Salazar, 200 Mountain Avenue, Apt. 62, Malden, as an alternate member of the Historical Commission, said term to expire June 13, 2026....
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Appointment be placed on file.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Appointment be placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Crowe)
Paper 254-23
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that they support and affirm the current plan and timeline of the Racial Equity Commission to engage a consultant...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed. 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: Crowe)
Paper 255-23
Amend the resolution by adding the words "as well as potential budget saving measures": Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the city must develop a plan to increase local...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Resolution be amended by adding the words "as well as potential budget saving measures".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Resolution be amended by adding the words "as well as potential budget saving measures". The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: McDonald)
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the city must develop a plan to increase local revenue in the next 3-5 years to match projected future expenses....
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed. 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: O'Malley)
Paper 256-23
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that it is vital for our city’s future to have a fair requirement for local education funding, one that reflects the...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed. 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: O'Malley)
Amend the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that it is vital for our city’s future to have a fair requirement for local education funding, one that reflects the...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be amended by adding the words "We recognize and appreciate the ongoing efforts of Malden's state delegation in supporting the passage of the SOA and its continued funding for implementation, from which Malden is already seeing substantial benefits."
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be amended by adding the words "We recognize and appreciate the ongoing efforts of Malden's state delegation in supporting the passage of the SOA and its continued funding for implementation, from which Malden is already seeing substantial benefits." 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: O'Malley)
Paper 257-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was referred, Paper #237 Series 2023, having considered the same make the following...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Committee Report be received and filed. 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: Sica)
Paper 237-23
Enroll the ordinance to the City Council: Order: Be it Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be hereby amended by updating Title 2, Chapter 24, Section 060...
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: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
That the docket rules be suspended: Order: Be it Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be hereby amended by updating Title 2, Chapter 24, Section 060 Police...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the docket rules be suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the docket rules be suspended. 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: Winslow)
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it Ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be hereby amended by updating Title 2, Chapter 24, Section 060 Police Patrolman’s...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained.
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: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 258-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred, Paper #238 Series 2023, having considered the same make the following report...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Committee Report be received and filed. 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: Hayes)
Paper 238-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $350,000 is transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Police Labor Salaries (0010-210-5120)
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Linehan)
Paper 259-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred, Paper #219 Series 2023, having considered the same make the following report:
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Committee Report be received and filed. 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: Sica)
Paper 219-23
Adopt the order: Order: The Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriation Order
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, 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: Sica)
Paper 260-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred, Papers #215, 216, 217, 218, and 234 Series 2023, having considered the same make...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 215-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Club 24, Inc. 787 Salem Street, Malden, 2 tables (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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 216-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 20 Madison Street, 27 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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 217-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem 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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 218-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Italian American War Vets Post 16, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 1 table (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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 234-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Irish American, 177 West Street, Malden, 2 tables (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 the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 261-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom was referred, Paper #191 Series 2023, having considered the same make the...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
Paper 191-23
Appoint the appointment: Appointment: Mayoral Appointment of Kathleen Higgins, 34 Forest Street, to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council, and to...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Simonelli)
Paper 211-23
Take from the table the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of May 9, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Council Minutes be taken from the table. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Approve the minutes: Minutes for the meeting of May 9, 2023
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
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 the following vote: Meeting was adjourned at 8:31 PM. Yea: 11 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (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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