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October 22, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 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, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald
Absent: Paul Condon, 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 Crowe to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote. Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 387-24
That the two be excused from a vote on this resolve citing Council Rule 18.03, stating their believe that the docketing of this paper is inappropriate. Councillor O'Malley's concern is whether or...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the two be excused from a vote on this resolve citing Council Rule 18.03, stating their believe that the docketing of this paper is inappropriate. Councillor O'Malley's concern is whether or not the Council is allowed to endorse a ballot question. Councillor Sica agreed that this paper causes a conflict.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the two be excused from a vote on this resolve citing Council Rule 18.03, stating their believe that the docketing of this paper is inappropriate. Councillor O'Malley's concern is whether or not the Council is allowed to endorse a ballot question. Councillor Sica agreed that this paper causes a conflict. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Pass the resolution: Resolved: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that, following a similar endorsement by the Malden School Committee, it supports the passage of Question 2 to...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Resolution be passed.
The minutes give the roll call (4-2) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and Jadeane Sica, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Resolution be passed. The motion passed by the following vote: Yea: 4- Linehan, McDonald, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 2- Colon Hayes and Crowe Abstain: 1- Simonelli.” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
Paper 357-24
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 060 COMMISSION ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY is...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 319-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Tian L & Y Inc., 15 Burridge Place, Malden, 1 vehicle (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 320-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Chaohua Yuan, 15 Burridge Place, Malden (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 391-24
Confirm the twelve candidates as nominated: Committee Report: The Committee on Community Engagement and Inclusion make the following report: Committee recommends favorably to the Full Council all...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the twelve candidates be confirmed as nominated.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the twelve candidates be confirmed as nominated. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Hayes, second: Simonelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
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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