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September 24, 2024
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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
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 Simonelli to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Paper 358-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 30971373 - National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on Sharon Street. Pole P5633 in front of 50 Crystal Street to...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted with the conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That 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 O'Malley, that the Petition be granted with the conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That 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: O'Malley)
Paper 359-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 30971373 - National Grid to install (2) - 4” underground electric conduits, including the necessary...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Petition be granted with the conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That 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 O'Malley, that the Petition be granted with the conditions (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That 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: O'Malley)
Paper 360-24
Pass the resolution: Resolved: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the Body wishes to express their support of H.872/S.481, “An Act establishing a climate change superfund and...
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Taylor, second: McDonald)
Paper 361-24
Recuse herself from the vote on this Paper based on her working relationship with the drafter of the Climate Action Plan: Resolved: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that it endorses...
Councillor Linehan made a motion to recuse herself from the vote on this Paper based on her working relationship with the drafter of the Climate Action Plan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley
From the minutes
“Councillor Linehan made a motion to recuse herself from the vote on this Paper based on her working relationship with the drafter of the Climate Action Plan, seconded by Councillor O'Malley. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Linehan, second: O'Malley)
Pass the resolution: Resolved: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that it endorses the September 2024 Malden Climate Action Plan as the future roadmap for climate action in Malden....
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: O'Malley)
Paper 362-24
Recuse both Councillor Colon Hayes and herself from the vote on: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred Papers 317...
Councillor Sica made a motion to recuse both Councillor Colon Hayes and herself from the vote on the following petitions based on their respective relationships with some of the petitioners, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes
From the minutes
“Councillor Sica made a motion to recuse both Councillor Colon Hayes and herself from the vote on the following petitions based on their respective relationships with some of the petitioners, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 317-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Pabla Transport LLC, 26 Blaine Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 318-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Jaspreet Singh, 26 Blaine Street, Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 321-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar Street, Malden, 14 rooms (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 322-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: Metro North Housing Corp., 22 Charles Street, Malden, 11 rooms (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 323-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Lodging House: Metro North Housing Corp., 115 Washington Street, Malden, 14 rooms (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 324-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, 1160 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 325-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Pool Tables: Amazin Billiards LLC, 40 Faulkner Street, Malden, MA, 18 tables (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 326-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Louis Ojukwu, 128 Williams Street #3, Chelsea, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 286-24
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 Chapter 28 Section 140 ROWE'S QUARRY RECLAMATION AND REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT is...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 Chapter 28 Section 140 ROWE'S QUARRY RECLAMATION AND REDEVELOPMENT...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, 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) Title 12 Chapter 28 Section 140 ROWE'S QUARRY RECLAMATION...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe 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: Sica, second: Crowe)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 Chapter 28 Section 140 ROWE'S QUARRY RECLAMATION AND REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT is...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be Ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, 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: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor McDonald that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor McDonald that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: McDonald)
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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