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March 25, 2025
14 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, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Craig Spadafora
Absent: Ari Taylor
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 Simonelli, to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica , seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 153-25
Refer the ordinance to a joint public hearing of Planning Board and Rules and Ordinance Committee: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint public hearing of Planning Board and Rules and Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint public hearing of Planning Board and Rules and Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Sica)
Paper 154-25
Pass the resolution: Resolved: That is the sense of the Malden City Council that Malden celebrates international Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31.
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Simonelli)
Paper 122-25
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 9.04.010 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH is hereby amended to provide for the use of...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, 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: Crowe)
Paper 155-25
Retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure due to the determination that publication would defeat the...: Communication: During the meeting of March 11, 2025, the Council unanimously...
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Crowe, to retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure due to the determination that publication would defeat the lawful purpose of the Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 22(f) as litigation is still pending in the case the minutes refer to and attorney-client privilege remains.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes name Ari Taylor as making this motion, but Ari Taylor is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Crowe, to retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure due to the determination that publication would defeat the lawful purpose of the Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 22(f) as litigation is still pending in the case the minutes refer to and attorney-client privilege remains. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:.” (second: Crowe)
Receive and file the communication: Communication: During the meeting of March 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 Crowe, that the Communication be received and filed.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Chris Simonelli, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Communication be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 156-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committees on Charter Review and Rules and Ordinance serving in a joint session to whom was referred Papers 418 and 443 Series...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Paper 157-25
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended by adding 2.12.200 VETERANS’ SERVICE COORDINATOR to include the following:
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 the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 443-24
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended as noted in the body of said paper, effective upon the successful passage...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended as noted in the body of said paper, effective upon the...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, 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, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 85-25
Place on file the council item: The Rules and Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss a proposal for the potential reorganization of the Health and Human Services and Inspectional Services...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council Item be placed on file.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Jadeane Sica, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council Item be placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 158-25
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapters 12 and 16 and Title 9, Chapter 16 are hereby amended as noted in the...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Refer the ordinance to the Legal Department for the purpose of drafting the corresponding Home Rule Petition: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC)...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be referred to the Legal Department for the purpose of drafting the corresponding Home Rule Petition.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be referred to the Legal Department for the purpose of drafting the corresponding Home Rule Petition. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM. Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, 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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