MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
November 14, 2023
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Amanda Linehan
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda (the routine items listed under it in the minutes)
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Crowe)
Paper 418-23
Refer the ordinance to a joint session of Planning Board with Rules and Ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is hereby amended as...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint session of Planning Board with Rules and Ordinance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint session of Planning Board with Rules and Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 419-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the Human Resources Director advertise to fill the pending vacancy in the Legal Department for City Solicitor
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)
Paper 420-23
Pass the resolution: Resolve: Whereas, St. Paul’s Church, Malden, of The Episcopal Church (Diocese of Massachusetts) occupies an important place in Malden, both physically and socially; Whereas...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
Paper 362-23
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Malden that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter .20, Section .020 ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY CLASSIFICATION...
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: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: McDonald)
Paper 421-23
Receive and file the communication: Communication from Mayor Christenson regarding MBTA Communities Zoning Amendment Proposal as presented by OSPCD Director Deborah Burke
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Communication be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Communication be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 422-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance, in a joint session with Finance Committee, to whom was referred Papers 372, 373, 374, 375, and...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large McDonald, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: McDonald)
Paper 372-23
Enroll the ordinance: 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 040 PARKING ENFORCEMENT...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Paper 373-23
Enroll the ordinance: 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 090 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORS...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Paper 372-23
Council rules suspended for the purpose of ordaining: 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...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that Council rules suspended for the purpose of ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that Council rules suspended for the purpose of ordaining. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Ordain the ordinance: 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 040 PARKING ENFORCEMENT...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 373-23
That the Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining: 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...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Ordain the ordinance: 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 090 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORS...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Paper 374-23
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the sum of $10,000 is transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Parking Salaries (0010-481-5120)
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Crowe)
Paper 375-23
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the sum of $70,000 is transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to DPW Labor Salaries (0010-421-5120)
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Crowe)
Paper 376-23
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the sum of $30,000 is transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Cemetery Labor Salaries (0010-491-5120)
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Crowe)
Paper 423-23
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred, Papers #368, 369, 370, and 371 Series 2023, having considered the same make the...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 368-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery: Murat Emen, 607 Highland Avenue, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)
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 the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 370-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Bowling Alley: Town Line Ten Pin Corp. 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 Lanes (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 the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 371-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Town Line Ten Pin Corp. 665 Broadway, Malden, 15 tables (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 the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 369-23
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Northeast Transport & Snow Services Inc. 531R Broadway, Malden, 10 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted with conditions that the petitioner stay in compliance with the payment plan as agreed upon in Committee with Treasurer Grover.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted with conditions that the petitioner stay in compliance with the payment plan as agreed upon in Committee with Treasurer Grover. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Meeting was adjourned at 9:12 PM. Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Simonelli, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Simonelli)
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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