MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
June 4, 2024
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Ari Taylor, Stephen Winslow, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Paul Condon, Chris Simonelli
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 Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowCarey McDonald is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor McDonald was not present in Chambers at the time this roll was called." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Councillor McDonald was not present in Chambers at the time this roll was called. Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 269-24
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 30977367 - National Grid to install 2 SO Poles on Forest Street beginning at a point...
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Taylor, second: O'Malley)
Paper 270-24
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that it strongly supports the creation of a Massachusetts Chapter 70 Taskforce to study and make recommendations for...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Crowe)
Paper 271-24
Refer the resolution to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee: Resolve: Whereas, the Malden City Council recognizes and affirms that all life is precious; Whereas, the Malden City Council...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolution be referred to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee.
Yes: Crowe, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: Hayes, McDonald
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolution be referred to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Crowe, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 2- Colon Hayes and McDonald.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Sica)
Paper 272-24
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred Papers 172, 191, 193 through 197, 227, 228, and 243 Series of 2024, having...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 172-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: TJ Automotive, 315 Pleasant Street, Malden, 15 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 191-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Boston Pole Fitness, 888 Eastern Avenue Unit 10, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 4am - 2am (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 193-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Andreas Tsistos, 25 Florence Street, Malden, 34 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 194-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Andreas Tsistos, 29 Madison Street, Malden, 40 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 195-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Andy’s Service Center, Inc. 356 Lebanon Street, Malden, 12 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 196-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Robert McNulty, 28 Cedar Street, Malden, 14 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 197-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Three C Realty Trust, 54 Winter Street, Malden, 22 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 227-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Northeast Transport & Snow Services, Inc. 531R Broadway, Malden, 10 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 228-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Infinite Garage Sale, Inc. 190A Salem Street, Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 243-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: AGM Auto Sales, 135 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 24 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 273-24
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom was referred Paper #133 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Hayes, second: O'Malley)
Paper 133-24
Confirm the appointment: Council Reappointment: Brendan Brett, 32 Milton Street, Malden, MA of Ward 6 as a member of the Community Preservation Committee, appointed June 16, 2021, term to expire...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Hayes, second: Crowe)
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 the following vote: Meeting was adjourned at 9:49 PM. Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (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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