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April 29, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 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, Craig Spadafora
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Peg Crowe recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...".
- Jadeane Sica recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...".
- Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...".
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 Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 443-24
Ordain 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...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Paper 218-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Charter Review to whom was referred Paper 418 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 418-24
Place on file the communication: Communication: The Mayor's Office and Council President request that the Charter Review Committee meet to review a proposal to draft a Home Rule petition to modify...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Communication be placed on file.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Communication be placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 219-25
Amend the order in accordance with the Charter Review Committee's recommendation: Ordered: That the City submits to the Massachusetts Legislature for passage An Act Striking Certain Provisions of...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be amended in accordance with the Charter Review Committee's recommendation.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be amended in accordance with the Charter Review Committee's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Adopt as amended the order: Ordered: That the City submits to the Massachusetts Legislature for passage An Act Striking Certain Provisions of the Charter of the City of Malden.
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Paper 220-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom was referred Paper 151 Series of 2025, having considered the same make the...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Taylor)
Paper 151-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Emmanuel Marsh, 65 Wentworth Street as member of the Malden Housing Authority Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and...
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: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Linehan, second: Condon)
Paper 221-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Paper’s 168, 169, 170 & 174 Series of 2025, having considered the same make the...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Simonelli)
Paper 168-25
Adopt the order: Order: $17,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of designing and replacing lead water service lines throughout the City, including the payment of all costs incidental and related...
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: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Simonelli)
Paper 169-25
Adopt the order: Order: $3,507,500 is appropriated to pay costs of designing, reconstructing, and constructing water mains, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and...
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: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Condon)
Paper 170-25
Adopt the order: Order: $1,500,000 is appropriated from available water sewer retained earnings to pay costs of designing, reconstructing, and constructing water mains, all associated roadwork and...
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: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Hayes)
Paper 174-25
Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing and Community...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused), Jadeane Sica (recused) and Craig Spadafora (recused).
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: 8- Colon Hayes, Condon, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 3- Crowe, Sica and Spadafora.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Simonelli)
Paper 222-25
Adopt the order: Order: The City Council will vote whether to go into Executive Session with Legal Counsel in accordance with Exemption One, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A Section...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Hayes)
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