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May 20, 2025
17 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:
- Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Sell the property located at 42 Crescent Ave and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with selling...".
- Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Sell the property located at 40-42 Wentworth St and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with...".
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, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Paper 248-25
Amend the order: Order: That the City Council President work with the Chief Financial Officer, Chair of the Finance Committee, and finance team to evaluate options for increased access and...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Adopt as amended the order: Order: That the City Council President work with the Chief Financial Officer, Chair of the Finance Committee, and finance team to evaluate options for increased access...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted as amended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Hayes, second: Simonelli)
Paper 255-25
Sell the property located at 42 Crescent Ave and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with selling, with the...: Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor McDonald, to sell the property located at 42 Crescent Ave and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with selling, with the caveat that there will be a 30-day hold on listing the property for sale to give the owners one last opportunity to redeem their property by paying the outstanding taxes and fees.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor McDonald, to sell the property located at 42 Crescent Ave and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with selling, with the caveat that there will be a 30-day hold on listing the property for sale to give the owners one last opportunity to redeem their property by paying the outstanding taxes and fees. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Simonelli, second: McDonald)
Sell the property located at 40-42 Wentworth St and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with selling, with...: Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known...
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, to sell the property located at 40-42 Wentworth St and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with selling, with the caveat that there will be a 30-day hold on listing the property for sale to give the owners one last opportunity to redeem their property by paying the outstanding taxes and fees.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, to sell the property located at 40-42 Wentworth St and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with selling, with the caveat that there will be a 30-day hold on listing the property for sale to give the owners one last opportunity to redeem their property by paying the outstanding taxes and fees. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Condon, second: Taylor)
Paper 171-25
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended to eliminate the development cap in the MBTA Communities...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be amended in accordance with the Planning Board recommendation to use the date the amendments are ordained, June 3, 2025, for the revised date in the, “MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay Districts 12/12/23 Revised __________ MCMOD-MMUD Boundary Map".
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From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be amended in accordance with the Planning Board recommendation to use the date the amendments are ordained, June 3, 2025, for the revised date in the, “MBTA Communities Zoning Overlay Districts 12/12/23 Revised __________ MCMOD-MMUD Boundary Map". The motion carried by a voice vote:.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Enroll as amended the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended to eliminate the development cap in the MBTA...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be enrolled as amended. The motion carried by a voice vote:.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Winslow)
Paper 172-25
Amend the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.08.040 FLOODPLAINS, 12.12.110 FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS, 12.32.060 DEFINITIONS - ZONING are...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be amended to add the following sentence to the end of all definitions that are the subject of proposed amendments in 172-25: "This definition is only applicable to property in the Flood Plain District."
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be amended to add the following sentence to the end of all definitions that are the subject of proposed amendments in 172-25: "This definition is only applicable to property in the Flood Plain District." The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Table the ordinance for review by the Legal Department: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.08.040 FLOODPLAINS, 12.12.110 FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be tabled for review by the Legal Department.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be tabled for review by the Legal Department. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Paper 185-25
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.12.030 USE REGULATIONS is hereby amended as follows to update existing Table of Use...
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 216-25
Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.050 POLICE SUPERIOR OFFICERS SALARY SCHEDULE is hereby amended by adding the updated...
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)
That the Docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.050 POLICE SUPERIOR OFFICERS SALARY...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Docket rules be suspended for the purposes of ordaining. 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)
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.050 POLICE SUPERIOR OFFICERS SALARY SCHEDULE is hereby amended by adding the updated...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, 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: Crowe)
Paper 217-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the sum of $200,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Police Salaries (0010-210-5120).
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 226-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Michele Ferguson, 43 Boston Street, Malden, as an associate member of the Planning Board, said term to expire March 1, 2027 and to commence upon...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Crowe, 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: Crowe)
Paper 227-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Appointment: Maria Schroeder, 113 Savin Street, Malden, as an associate member of the Planning Board, said term to expire March 1, 2030 and to commence upon...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, 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: Simonelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
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