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January 30, 2024
18 recorded votes, 3 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, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald
Absent: Jadeane Sica, Craig Spadafora
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 Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote. Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Hayes)
Hearings, Petitions, Memorials And Remonstrances
Grant with conditions the petition
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions that (1) the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions that (1) the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Hayes)
Paper 54-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee (CEIC) work with the Director of the Board of Health to hold a public workshop with residents to discuss impacts of...
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)
Paper 56-24
Refer the communication to the Legal Department for approval of the request to enter into Executive Session: Communication: Malden Historical Commission re: 15 Ferry Street - M. Ida Converse...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Communication be referred to the Legal Department for approval of the request to enter into Executive Session.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Communication be referred to the Legal Department for approval of the request to enter into Executive Session. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Paper 58-24
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City Council adopt in-person Early Voting for the 2024 election cycle, and to designate the City Clerk’s Office, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 220 as the central...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Hayes, second: Taylor)
Paper 59-24
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City Council designate the polling locations for the entirety of the 2024 election cycle as follows:
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Hayes, second: Taylor)
Paper 60-24
Adopt the order: Ordered: That the City detail a minimum of one officer for each polling building, to be determined by the Chief of Police and the City Clerk, or their respective designees.
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Hayes, second: Taylor)
Paper 23-24
Amend the ordinance in accordance with the Rules and Ordinance Committee report: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.08.040 ENUMERATION OF BOARDS...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be amended in accordance with the Rules and Ordinance Committee report.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be amended in accordance with the Rules and Ordinance Committee report. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.08.040 ENUMERATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION APPOINTED OFFICERS; TERMS AND...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Simonelli)
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) 2.08.040 ENUMERATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that Council Rules be suspended for the purpose of Ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that Council Rules be suspended for the purpose of Ordaining. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.08.040 ENUMERATION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSION APPOINTED OFFICERS; TERMS AND DUTIES is...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Paper 11-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $983,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Malden River...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Hayes)
Paper 12-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $730,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Malden Hospital...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
Paper 13-24
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $175,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be adopted as amended.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) 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 O'Malley, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: McDonald)
Paper 14-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $67,360 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Linden Rink...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: O'Malley)
Paper 15-24
Amend the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $151,650 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Oak Grove...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be amended.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) 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 O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $151,650 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Oak...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted as amended.
The minutes give the roll call (8-0) 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 O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Linehan)
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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