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January 14, 2025
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Ari Taylor, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Peg Crowe
During the meeting:
- Amanda Linehan recused from the vote on "Approve the consent agenda (the routine items listed under it in the minutes)".
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Recuse Councillor Linehan from any discussion and/or vote on the Consent Agenda, which includes Paper 19-25
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow to recuse Councillor Linehan from any discussion and/or vote on the Consent Agenda, which includes Paper 19-25
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Winslow to recuse Councillor Linehan from any discussion and/or vote on the Consent Agenda, which includes Paper 19-25. Motion passed by a 10-0 roll call vote..” (Motion: Linehan, second: Winslow)
Approve the consent agenda (the routine items listed under it in the minutes)
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor , seconded by Councillor Sica, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Amanda Linehan (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor , seconded by Councillor Sica, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Linehan.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Sica)
Paper 28-25
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: That Section 3.00 ORDER OF BUSINESS subsection 3.01 of the 2023 City Council Rule Book be amended by inserting ‘Land Acknowledgement’ as...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Paper 376-24
Ordain 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 Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Chris Simonelli (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Excused: 1- Simonelli.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Sica)
Paper 14-25
Adopt the second vote for final action on this order as required by Council Rule 53.01: Council President O’Malley will announce the appointments of 2025 Council Committees
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the second vote for final action on this Order be adopted, as required by Council Rule 53.01.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Chris Simonelli (excused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the second vote for final action on this Order be adopted, as required by Council Rule 53.01. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Excused: 1- Simonelli.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 490-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II, AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 160 Eastern Avenue, 21 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 492-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II, Maxima Auto Sales II, 77 Broadway, 66 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 493-24
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II, Maxima Auto Sales Corp., 105 Broadway, 35 cars, (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 6-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Broadway Auto Sales, 628 Broadway, Malden, 0 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 7-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Next Level Motors, Inc., 189 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 35 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 9-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc., 600 Broadway, Malden, 37 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 11-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Xing Zai T Service LLC, 15 Burridge Place, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 491-24
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II, Uni Auto Center, Inc., 369 Salem Street, 8 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 5-25
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Auto Bazaar Corp. 17 Charles Street, Malden, 12 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 8-25
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Nick’s Foreign Car Center, LLC, 121 Beach Street, Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 10-25
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Williams Services, LLC dba Laundry +, 705 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 24 hours (Change of hours)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 12-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Zhisheng Liang, 15 Burridge Place, Malden (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
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