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February 25, 2025
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Absent: Craig Spadafora
During the meeting:
- Amanda Linehan recused from the vote on "Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Amanda Belles, 4 Stone Lane Apt. 5235, Malden, as a member...".
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 Simonelli , seconded by Councillor McDonald, to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli , seconded by Councillor McDonald, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: McDonald)
Paper 96-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Amanda Belles, 4 Stone Lane Apt. 5235, Malden, as a member of the Disability Commission, having served since 2021, said term to expire March 15...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Amanda Linehan (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Linehan.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 112-25
Retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure: Communication: During the meeting of February 11, 2025, the Council unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session with legal counsel...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, to retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes name Craig Spadafora as seconding this motion, but Craig Spadafora is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, to retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:.” (Motion: McDonald)
Receive and file the communication: Communication: During the meeting of February 11, 2025, the Council unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session with legal counsel for the City, in...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Communication be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Communication be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 356-24
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Malden that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended by adding Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 500 SITE PLAN...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Paper 47-25
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 9 Chapter 24 Section 010(A) REGULATION OF LEAD PIPES IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING is...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 389-24
Amend the ordinance in conjunction with the Rules & Ordinance Committee recommendation: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12 is hereby...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be amended in conjunction with the Rules & Ordinance Committee recommendation.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be amended in conjunction with the Rules & Ordinance Committee recommendation. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
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 Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Condon)
Paper 402-24
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.12.010 HOURS OF OPERATION; IN GENERAL is hereby amended by adding under Paragraph A...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 68-25
Adopt the order: Order: $1,450,000 is re-appropriated to pay costs of revitalization of Devir Park in the amount of $450,000 and the River Works park in the amount of $1,000,000, and for the...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 71-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $8,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Oliver Street...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 69-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $319,596 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Devir Park...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Simonelli)
Paper 70-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $8,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Pearl Street Fire...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Paper 72-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $349,166.52 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Affordable...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Paper 73-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $475,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Forest Dale...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowChris Simonelli is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Simonelli had temporarily vacated the Chamber during this vote, in breach of Council Rule 19." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Taylor)
Paper 75-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $40,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Housing Subsidy...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowChris Simonelli is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Simonelli had temporarily vacated the Chamber during this vote, in breach of Council Rule 19." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Crowe)
Paper 421-24
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Madelein McCormick, 190 Pleasant Street Apt. 238, Malden, as a member of the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission, said term to commence upon...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Condon)
Paper 445-24
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Kathryn Doyle, 45 Webber Street, Unit 1, Malden, as member of the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Condon)
Paper 3-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Cindy Cohen, 1275 Salem Street, Malden, as member of the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission, said term to commence up confirmation by the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Hayes)
Paper 116-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council will vote to go into Executive Session with Alicia A. McNeil, City Solicitor regarding the matter of Benevolent Botanicals and 926 Eastern Avenue v....
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Hayes, second: Sica)
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