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March 26, 2024
27 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Table the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Charles Ioven, 42 Appleton Street, Malden, as member of the...".
- Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Defeat the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Charles Ioven, 42 Appleton Street, Malden, as member of the...".
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 Sica to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)
Paper 160-24
Recuse himself from any votes having to do with Paper 160-24, motion: Order: That, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 44 Sec. 53A, the City of Malden accept a...
Councillor Winslow, being closely related to the Bike to the Sea organization, made a motion to recuse himself from any votes having to do with Paper 160-24, motion seconded by Councillor Crowe
From the minutes
“Councillor Winslow, being closely related to the Bike to the Sea organization, made a motion to recuse himself from any votes having to do with Paper 160-24, motion seconded by Councillor Crowe. Motion passed unanimously..” (second: Crowe)
Paper 78-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Ryan Bragg, 27 Slayton Way, Roxbury, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 79-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Louis Ciulla, 235 Revere Street #503, Revere, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 80-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: John Danca, 34 Highland Court, Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 81-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Albert E. Frost, III, 679 Broadway #2L, Chelsea, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 82-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Christopher Jackson, 24 Surfside Road, Lynn, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 83-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Stephen A. Lauber, 4 Blake Court, Everett, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 84-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Dominque Long, 198 Tremont Street #119, Boston, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 85-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: James Phelan, 5 Island Hill Avenue #212, Malden, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 86-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Donald F. Porter, 17 Silverleaf Way, Peabody, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 87-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Michael Rapaglia, 9 Richardson Street, Malden, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 88-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: William L. Sweet, 117 Medford Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 89-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Valentin Tchaly, 30 Washington Street, Brighton, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 90-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Carlos F. Vargas, 290 Mishawum Road #2039, Woburn, MA (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 91-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery: MGR Transportation LLC, 228 Pearl Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 92-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Amarjit Singh, 228 Pearl Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 93-24
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.030 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS, TRAFFIC, WATER, SEWER AND CEMETERY SALARY SCHEDULE be hereby...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Taylor)
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) 2.24.030 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS, TRAFFIC, WATER, SEWER AND...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of Ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of Ordaining. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: O'Malley)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.030 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS, TRAFFIC, WATER, SEWER AND CEMETERY SALARY SCHEDULE be hereby...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: O'Malley)
Paper 94-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $145,000.00 is transferred from Salary Reserve to DPW Salaries.
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 164-24
Recuse herself from any votes having to do with Paper 50-24, motion: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom was...
Councillor Colon Hayes, being closely related to a member of the Planning Board made a motion to recuse herself from any votes having to do with Paper 50-24, motion seconded by Councillor O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Colon Hayes, being closely related to a member of the Planning Board made a motion to recuse herself from any votes having to do with Paper 50-24, motion seconded by Councillor O'Malley. Motion passed unanimously..” (second: O'Malley)
Paper 50-24
Recuse herself from any votes having to do with Paper 50-24, motion: Mayoral Reappointment: Charles Ioven, 42 Appleton Street, Malden, as member of the...
Councillor Colon Hayes, being closely related to a member of the Planning Board made a motion to recuse herself from any votes having to do with Paper 50-24, motion seconded by Councillor O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Colon Hayes, being closely related to a member of the Planning Board made a motion to recuse herself from any votes having to do with Paper 50-24, motion seconded by Councillor O'Malley. Motion passed unanimously..” (second: O'Malley)
Table the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Charles Ioven, 42 Appleton Street, Malden, as member of the Planning Board, having served since November 12, 1985, said term to expire March 1, 2028...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Appointment be tabled.
Yes: Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor, WinslowNo: Condon, Crowe, Sica, Simonelli, SpadaforaLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Appointment be tabled. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 5- Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 5- Condon, Crowe, Sica, Simonelli and Spadafora Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Taylor)
Defeat the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Charles Ioven, 42 Appleton Street, Malden, as member of the Planning Board, having served since November 12, 1985, said term to expire March 1, 2028...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Appointment be defeated.
Yes: Linehan, McDonald, Taylor, WinslowNo: Condon, Crowe, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, SpadaforaLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Appointment be defeated. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 4- Linehan, McDonald, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 6- Condon, Crowe, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli and Spadafora Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 77-24
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Andrew Scarano, 21 Magnolia Street, Malden, as member of the Public Works Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Bill Coleman, said term to expire...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: O'Malley)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
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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