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Malden City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

January 16, 2024

19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Ari Taylor, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Consent Agenda

Approve the consent agenda (the routine items listed under it in the minutes)

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condonto approve the Consent Agenda.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condonto approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Paper 24-24

Adopt the order: Order: That the Malden City Council form a new Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee. The committee shall seek to broaden community input in key decisions referred by the...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be adopted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Hayes, second: McDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Paper 25-24

Amend the resolution: Resolve: That is the sense of the Malden City Council that the following is a role summary for its members:

Minutes, page 3

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Resolution be amended.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Resolution be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Simonelli)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Pass as amended the resolution: Resolve: That is the sense of the Malden City Council that the following is a role summary for its members:

Minutes, page 3

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed as amended.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: O'Malley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Paper 478-23

Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Flaming Grill & Buffet, 52 Broadway, Malden, 3 machines (Renewal)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Paper 482-23

Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Dant-Chris Corp. dba Dunkin, 980 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 4am-12am

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Paper 485-23

Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: RubyLynn Transportation, LLC, 259 Mountain Avenue, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Paper 486-23

Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Linda DelloIacono, 259 Mountain Avenue, Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Paper 4-24

Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Town Line Ten Pin Corp. 665 Broadway, Malden, 25 machines (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Paper 5-24

Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Honey Dew Donuts, 691 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 5am-7pm (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Paper 6-24

Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Ideal Park Limousine Services, Inc. 61 High Rock Road, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Paper 7-24

Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Stephen Asongwed, 61 High Rock Road, Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Paper 8-24

Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: On Point Transportation, 210 Lebanon Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Paper 9-24

Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Martin Berry, 210 Lebanon Street Apt. B, Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Paper 479-23

Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: AGM Auto Sales, 160 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 24 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Paper 480-23

Deny the petition: Petition: Class II: Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, Inc. 129 Charles Street, Malden, 3 cars (Renewal)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be denied.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be denied. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Paper 481-23

Deny the petition: Petition: Class III: Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, Inc. 129 Charles Street, Malden (Renewal)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be denied.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be denied. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Paper 138-22

Take from the table the resolution: Order: That the Malden City Council establish “The Malden Youth Council” special subcommittee of the Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee.

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be taken from the table.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Hayes, second: O'Malley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the meting be adjourned.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the meting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Spadafora)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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