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December 17, 2024
47 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Stephen Winslow, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Ari Taylor, 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 Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor O'Malley to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: O'Malley)
Paper 494-24
Close nominations: Order: That the City Council will open nominations and vote on Council President for...
Councillor Spadafora made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Councillor Crowe
From the minutes
“Councillor Spadafora made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Councillor Crowe. The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Crowe)
Choose Ryan O’Malley as the 2025 Council President
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted with Councillor Ryan O'Malley as the 2025 Council President nominee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted with Councillor Ryan O'Malley as the 2025 Council President nominee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Paper 495-24
Adopt the order: Order: That the Council approve the 2025 Schedule of Council Meetings
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 376-24
Accept the Planning Board recommendations: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is hereby amended as follows:
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Condon, to accept the Planning Board recommendations.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Condon, to accept the Planning Board recommendations. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Condon)
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is hereby amended as follows:
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Hayes, 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 is hereby amended as follows:
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Crowe)
Paper 389-24
Accept Planning Board recommendations and the Ordinance be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee for further review: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Planning Board recommendations be accepted and the Ordinance be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee for further review.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Planning Board recommendations be accepted and the Ordinance be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee for further review. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 432-24
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by adding Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 100 UNION BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Spadafora)
Paper 434-24
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 6 Chapter 08 Section 070 LICENSING OF MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS is hereby amended as...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Crowe)
Paper 314-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machine: Kiddleton, Inc., 423 Main Street, Malden, 3 machines (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 448-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Flaming Grill & Buffet, 52 Broadway, Malden, 3 machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 449-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: GLS Associates, Inc. 50 Holden Street, Malden, 5 machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 450-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Italian American War Vets Post 16, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 4 machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 451-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, 2 machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 454-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Friends Auto Group LLC, 225 Eastern Avenue , Malden, 17 cars (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 456-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Hub Starters & Alternators, Inc. 172 Broadway, Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 457-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Jordan Motors, Inc. dba Malden Auto Sales, 147 Ferry Street, Malden, 24 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 458-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Quality Auto Sales, Inc. 856 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 5 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 459-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Reliance Motor Group, LLC, 28 Broadway, Malden, 38 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 460-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Richard Motorcars, Inc. 672 Broadway, Malden, 77 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 461-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: River Auto Sales, Inc. 77 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 21 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 462-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Scott M. Fitzpatrick dba Wentworth Auto Sales, 730 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 463-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Boda Borg Boston, 90 Pleasant Street, Malden, Hours: Occasional Saturday and Sunday events, 12AM - 9AM (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 464-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Speedway LLC Store #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 24 Hours (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 465-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Dant Chris Corp. dba Dunkin, 980 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 4AM - 12AM (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 466-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: MRM Donuts Corp. dba Dunkin, 617 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 4AM - 10PM (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 468-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: L & K Pool Hall, 77 Exchange Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 12PM - 12AM (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 469-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: LGM Donuts dba Honey Dew Donuts, 691 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 5AM - 7PM (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 470-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Fortune Teller: Angie Marks Psychic Readings, 495 Broadway, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 471-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Fortune Teller: Chris Burgan Full Heart Tarot Readings & More, 73 Linden Avenue #1, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 472-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Lux Ride, 500 Broadway Unit 4102, Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 473-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Muhammad Waleed, 500 Broadway Unit 4102, Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 474-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: John DiDomenico, 28 Spring Street, Malden (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 475-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: Ronald C. McCray, 11 Tower Street Apt. 3, Boston, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 476-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Driver: David McNamara, 51 Melrose Street #2A, Melrose, MA (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 452-24
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Andy’s Service Center, Inc. 356 Lebanon Street, Malden, 3 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 453-24
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Autotech II, Inc. 1236 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 5 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 455-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: G.P. Motorcycle Supply, 420 Broadway, Malden, 4 motorcycles (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted with the condition that this Class II license may only be used for the purchase and sale of motorcycles. Purchase and sale of all other types of vehicles is not permitted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Petition be granted with the condition that this Class II license may only be used for the purchase and sale of motorcycles. Purchase and sale of all other types of vehicles is not permitted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Spadafora)
Paper 431-24
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 11 Chapter 24 Section 020 Subsection F DIMENSIONS AND APPEARANCE is hereby amended as...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Linehan)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 11 Chapter 24 Section 020 Subsection F DIMENSIONS AND APPEARANCE is...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Crowe)
That the Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining the Ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 11 Chapter 24 Section 020...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining the Ordinance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that Council rules be suspended for the purpose of ordaining the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Spadafora)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 11 Chapter 24 Section 020 Subsection F DIMENSIONS AND APPEARANCE is hereby amended...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: McDonald)
Paper 252-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Crown Castle (“Crown”) to upgrade existing small wireless facilities (small cells) on existing utility poles located within the public right of way at the following...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 327-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Crown Castle (“Crown”) to upgrade existing small wireless facilities (small cells) on existing utility poles located within the public right of way at 10 Mills Street...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 375-24
Take from the table the resolution: Resolved: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that car washes, which make minor changes to motor vehicles by providing cleaning services and/or...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolution be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolution be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
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)
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