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February 27, 2024
21 recorded votes, 1 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, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald
Absent: Chris Simonelli, 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 Sica , seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica , seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 108-24
Councillor Colon Hayes may recuse herself from the vote on Paper 108-24
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that Councillor Colon Hayes may recuse herself from the vote on Paper 108-24.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that Councillor Colon Hayes may recuse herself from the vote on Paper 108-24. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Hayes, second: O'Malley)
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Patrick Hayes, 105 Wyoming Avenue, Malden, as a member of the Planning Board, having served since August 7, 2012, said term to expire March 1, 2029...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be confirmed.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow Excused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 95-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Clerk notify and warn the inhabitants of the City of Malden who are qualified to vote in the Presidential Primary to vote at their respective wards and...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 120-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the City submit to the Massachusetts Legislature for passage the following Home Rule Petition AN ACT REGARDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, 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, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 99-24
Table the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the Body would like the Community Preservation Committee to reconsider the application for historic preservation of 15...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be tabled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Crowe)
Paper 460-23
Enroll as amended the ordinance: 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 PLANTS AND CHRISTMAS TREES is...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Sica)
Paper 10-24
Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by updating Title 2, Chapter 20, Sections 030, 040, 050, and 060 as is...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
Paper 46-24
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION be...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Crowe)
Suspend the rules for the purpose of Ordaining the Paper: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Council be rules suspended for the purpose of Ordaining the Paper.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Council be rules suspended for the purpose of Ordaining the Paper. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Taylor)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION be hereby...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Taylor)
Paper 47-24
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES TO BE...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
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) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Council rules be suspended for the purpose of Ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the 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, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Hayes)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES TO BE DISPOSED OF BY...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Crowe)
Paper 51-24
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: John P. King, 67 Upham Street, Malden, as member of the Board of Appeal, having served since April 4, 2000, said term to expire May 1, 2026, to...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Hayes)
Paper 21-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: JML Luxury, 500 Broadway Apt. 5150, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)
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)
Paper 22-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Joel M. Lopez, 500 Broadway Apt. 5150, Malden, MA (New)
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)
Paper 45-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Cab: Malden Transportation, Inc. 290 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 9 cabs (Renewal)
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)
Paper 43-24
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Uni Auto Center, Inc. 369 Salem Street, Malden, 20 cars (Renewal)
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)
Paper 44-24
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Nick’s Foreign Car Center LLC, 121 Beach Street, Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
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