MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
April 23, 2024
12 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, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Chris Simonelli
During the meeting:
- Peg Crowe recused from the vote on "Adopt as amended the order by the Finance Committee: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S....".
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Adopt as amended the order by the Finance Committee: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S....".
- Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Adopt as amended the order by the Finance Committee: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S....".
- Peg Crowe recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing...".
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing...".
- Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing...".
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 McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Taylor)
Paper 171-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: Top Tier Properties, LLC, 33 Maple Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 173-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, 2 tables (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 174-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers & A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 175-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers & A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 210-24
Recuse herself from any votes having to do with Papers 210-24, 176-24, and 177-24: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Papers 176...
Councillor Crowe made a motion to recuse herself from any votes having to do with Papers 210-24, 176-24, and 177-24, seconded by Councillor Sica
From the minutes
“Councillor Crowe made a motion to recuse herself from any votes having to do with Papers 210-24, 176-24, and 177-24, seconded by Councillor Sica. Motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Recuse herself and Councillor Spadafora from any votes having to do with Papers 210-24, 176-24, and 177-24: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Papers 176...
Councillor Sica made a motion to recuse herself and Councillor Spadafora from any votes having to do with Papers 210-24, 176-24, and 177-24, seconded by Councillor Spadafora
From the minutes
“Councillor Sica made a motion to recuse herself and Councillor Spadafora from any votes having to do with Papers 210-24, 176-24, and 177-24, seconded by Councillor Spadafora. Motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 176-24
Adopt as amended the order by the Finance Committee: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted as amended by the Finance Committee.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused), Jadeane Sica (recused) and Craig Spadafora (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted as amended by the Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Colon Hayes, Condon, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 3- Crowe, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 177-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Cranston-Gonzalez Housing Act of 1990 (CDBG...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused), Jadeane Sica (recused) and Craig Spadafora (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Colon Hayes, Condon, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 3- Crowe, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: Hayes, second: Taylor)
Paper 138-22
Amend the order: Order: That the Malden City Council establish “The Malden Youth Council” special subcommittee of the Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee.
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Spadafora)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the Malden City Council establish “The Malden Youth Council” special subcommittee of the Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee.
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Hayes, second: O'Malley)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Crowe)
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