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January 28, 2025
29 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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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 Sica , seconded by Councillor Winslow, to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica , seconded by Councillor Winslow, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 51-25
Receive and file the communication: Communication from Planning Board re: CCP #13/2025 (ADU Zoning Ordinance Amendments)
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Communication be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Communication 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: Winslow, second: Taylor)
Paper 52-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was referred Paper 13 Series of 2025, having considered the same make the following report:
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Winslow, second: Linehan)
Paper 53-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance, in a joint session with Finance Committee, to whom was referred Papers 32 and 33 Series of...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, 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: Winslow, second: Linehan)
Paper 13-25
Amend the ordinance per the Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance recommendations as presented: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 ZONING...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be amended per the Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance recommendations as presented.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowNo: Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be amended per the Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance recommendations as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Linehan)
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 ZONING is hereby amended to establish requirements and regulations for Accessory...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be amended by reinserting the provision: 12.32.030.D.4.F If the establishment of an Accessory Dwelling Unit creates a violation of dimensional controls and/or parking requirements for the principal dwelling, i.e., eliminates open space or parking required for the existing dwelling, the violation shall require a variance.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Sica, Spadafora, TaylorNo: Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be amended by reinserting the provision: 12.32.030.D.4.F If the establishment of an Accessory Dwelling Unit creates a violation of dimensional controls and/or parking requirements for the principal dwelling, i.e., eliminates open space or parking required for the existing dwelling, the violation shall require a variance. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 5- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Sica, Spadafora and Taylor Nay: 4- Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be amended by reinserting the provision: 12.32.030.D.4.F If the establishment of an Accessory Dwelling Unit creates a violation of dimensional controls and/or parking requirements for the principal dwelling, i.e., eliminates open space or parking required for the existing dwelling, the violation shall require a variance.
Yes: Crowe, Sica, Spadafora, TaylorNo: Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, WinslowThe minutes record this as carrying even though the roll call was 4-5; MassVoter shows it as written and will ask the City Clerk.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be amended by reinserting the provision: 12.32.030.D.4.F If the establishment of an Accessory Dwelling Unit creates a violation of dimensional controls and/or parking requirements for the principal dwelling, i.e., eliminates open space or parking required for the existing dwelling, the violation shall require a variance. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 4- Crowe, Sica, Spadafora and Taylor Nay: 5- Colon Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 ZONING is hereby amended to establish requirements and regulations for...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
Yes: Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowNo: Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Linehan)
Paper 32-25
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.020 LIBRARY SALARY SCHEDULE is hereby amended by adding the updated salary schedule...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 33-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $50,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Library Salaries (0010-610-5110)
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Hayes)
Paper 54-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred Papers 4, 20 through 27, and 37 through 44 Series of 2025, having considered the...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, 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: Crowe)
Paper 4-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 25 machines (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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 20-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Top Cars Motor Group, Inc. 259 Main Street, Malden, 30 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 21-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Planet Fitness, 795 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: Open 24 hours Monday 12am - Friday 9pm (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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 22-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Bella Luxury Transportation, 19 Mount Vernon Street, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 23-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Michael Checca, 19 Mount Vernon Street, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 24-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: Kassahun T. Damita, 411 Salem Street, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 25-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Kassahun T. Damita, 411 Salem Street, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 26-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: JML Luxury, 500 Broadway Apt. 5158, Malden, 2 vehicles (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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 27-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Joel Lopez, 500 Broadway Apt. 5158, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 37-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: AB Limo Services, Inc., 51-53 Claremont Street, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 38-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Abderrahim Bourchouk, 51-53 Claremont Street, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 39-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Company: RubyLynn Transportation, LLC., 259 Mountain Avenue, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 40-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Livery Driver: Linda DelloIacono, 259 Mountain Avenue, 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 41-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Taxi Company: Malden Transportation Inc., 290 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 10 cabs (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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 42-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Frank’s Auto Sales, 189 Highland Avenue, Malden, 5 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 43-25
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 4 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Paper 44-25
Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Sega Auto Sales & Service, 451 Ferry Street, Malden, 10 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 the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that this be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that this be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Meeting adjourned at 9:42 PM. Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
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