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December 19, 2023
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, Stephen Winslow, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Chris Simonelli
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 Sica , seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica , seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Murphy, McDonald, Sica, Colon Hayes, O'Malley, Spadafora, Crowe, Linehan, Condon and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 477-23
Amend the order: Order: That the Council approve the 2024 Schedule of Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the Council approve the 2024 Schedule of Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Paper 487-23
Confirm the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Lisa Cagno, 31 Quincy Street, Malden, as Clerk of Committees, term to expire December 31, 2024.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: O'Malley)
Paper 488-23
That the Paper 418-23 be moved for reconsideration: Motion for Reconsideration: On the date of December 13, 2023, prior to the deadline of 9:58 PM per the previous evening’s adjournment of the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that Paper 418-23 be moved for reconsideration.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that Paper 418-23 be moved for reconsideration. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 418-23
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is hereby amended as follows: To amend Section 12.08.010 ESTABLISHMENT of...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be amended. 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: Winslow)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is hereby amended as follows: To amend Section 12.08.010 ESTABLISHMENT...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. 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: Spadafora)
Suspend Council rules for the purpose of Ordaining: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is hereby amended as follows: To amend Section...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to suspend Council rules for the purpose of Ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to suspend Council rules for the purpose of Ordaining. 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: Winslow)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is hereby amended as follows: To amend Section 12.08.010 ESTABLISHMENT of...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor at Large Spadafora, 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: Spadafora)
Paper 458-23
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $229,491.36 (Two Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents), be...
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order 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: O'Malley)
Paper 452-23
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Andy’s Service Center, Inc. 356 Lebanon Street, Malden, 3 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 453-23
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Frank’s Auto Sales, 189 Highland Avenue, Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 454-23
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class III: Malden Broadway Auto Body, 590 Broadway, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor at Large Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 455-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: L & K Billiards, Inc. 94B Pleasant Street, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 12pm-12am (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 456-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Walgreens #3130, 185 Centre Street, Malden, Hours: 24/7 (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 457-23
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery: Kassahun T. Damita, 411 Salem Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (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 459-23
Table the ordinance in the Rules and Ordinance Committee: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.08.110 VEHICLES FOR HIRE; GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be tabled in the Rules and Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be tabled in the Rules and Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 460-23
Table the ordinance in the Rules and Ordinance Comnmittee: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.16.040 REGULATION OF SALE OF FLOWERS, FLOWERING...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be tabled in the Rules and Ordinance Comnmittee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be tabled in the Rules and Ordinance Comnmittee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor at Large McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
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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