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June 17, 2025
25 recorded votes, 12 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:
- Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an...".
- Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an...".
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 Colon Hayes, to approve the Consent Agenda.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowChris Simonelli is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Simonelli arrived at 7:37 PM." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Paper 303-25
Recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an organization...: Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an organization that may have a future interest in this property. Motion carried by 11-0 roll call vote. Councillor Colon Hayes vacated the Chamber. The two properties that are the subject of Papers 303 and 304 are currently in land court and a decision is anticipated in August, while the Council will be recessed for the summer. Treasurer Dan Grover spoke to being proactive in the event the city receives a judgement on these properties. He is seeking a preliminary decision on how to move forward without Council having to reconvene during the summer to give response. In the meantime, the city is currently working with the land owners for resolution. A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Treasurer be authorized to sell the property when and if so approved by land court.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an organization that may have a future interest in this property. Motion carried by 11-0 roll call vote. Councillor Colon Hayes vacated the Chamber. The two properties that are the subject of Papers 303 and 304 are currently in land court and a decision is anticipated in August, while the Council will be recessed for the summer. Treasurer Dan Grover spoke to being proactive in the event the city receives a judgement on these properties. He is seeking a preliminary decision on how to move forward without Council having to reconvene during the summer to give response. In the meantime, the city is currently working with the land owners for resolution. A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Treasurer be authorized to sell the property when and if so approved by land court. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Hayes, second: Winslow)
Paper 304-25
Recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an organization...: Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an organization that may have a future interest in this property. Motion carried by 11-0 roll call vote. Councillor Colon Hayes vacated the Chamber. The two properties that are the subject of Papers 303 and 304 are currently in land court and a decision is anticipated in August, while the Council will be recessed for the summer. Treasurer Dan Grover spoke to being proactive in the event the city receives a judgement on these properties. He is seeking a preliminary decision on how to move forward without Council having to reconvene during the summer to give response. In the meantime, the city is currently working with the land owners for resolution. A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Treasurer be authorized to sell the property when and if so approved by land court.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an organization that may have a future interest in this property. Motion carried by 11-0 roll call vote. Councillor Colon Hayes vacated the Chamber. The two properties that are the subject of Papers 303 and 304 are currently in land court and a decision is anticipated in August, while the Council will be recessed for the summer. Treasurer Dan Grover spoke to being proactive in the event the city receives a judgement on these properties. He is seeking a preliminary decision on how to move forward without Council having to reconvene during the summer to give response. In the meantime, the city is currently working with the land owners for resolution. A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Treasurer be authorized to sell the property when and if so approved by land court. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Hayes, second: Winslow)
Paper 305-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the Finance Committee and Controller work with the Mayor's Office on a proposal to establish a Solid Waste Enterprise fund at the start of Fiscal Year 2027 including...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, 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: Winslow, second: Simonelli)
Paper 306-25
Refer the order to the Public Property Committee: Order: That the Council President appoint a committee to clarify the relationship between the City of Malden and the Malden Public Library...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Council President O'Malley, that the Order be referred to the Public Property Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Council President O'Malley, that the Order be referred to the Public Property Committee. 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: O'Malley)
Paper 307-25
Refer the ordinance to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.12 USE REGULATIONS is hereby amended...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Council President O'Malley, that the Ordinance be referred to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Council President O'Malley, that the Ordinance be referred to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Hayes, second: O'Malley)
Paper 308-25
Pass the resolution: Resolved: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to express their gratitude and admiration to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in celebration of his upcoming...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Resolution be passed. 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: Hayes)
Paper 153-25
Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 090, Subsection B. OFFSITE OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS and Title...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, 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: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 172-25
Ordain 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 O'Malley, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, 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: O'Malley)
Paper 186-25
Ordain 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 as follows to be considered in conjunction with Paper...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, 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: O'Malley)
Paper 309-25
That the Communication be received: Communication: Council President O'Malley will provide an update on the matter O'Malley, as President of the Malden City Council v. Tramandozzi, Trustee of the...
A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Communication be received.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Communication be received. 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: Hayes)
Place on file the communication: Communication: Council President O'Malley will provide an update on the matter O'Malley, as President of the Malden City Council v. Tramandozzi, Trustee of the...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Communication be placed on file.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Condon, 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: Sica, second: Condon)
Paper 310-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred, Paper 236 Series of 2025, having considered the same make the following report...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor McDonald, 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: McDonald)
Paper 236-25
Adopt the order: Order: The Mayor will submit the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Appropriation Orders for the General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund.
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowNo: Spadafora
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, 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 Nay: 1- Spadafora.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Sica)
Paper 311-25
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom was referred Paper 193 Series of 2025, having considered the same make the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, 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: Crowe, second: Taylor)
Paper 193-25
Confirm the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Robert Foley, 95 Bell Rock Street, Malden, as member of the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Appointment be confirmed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, 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: Crowe, second: Taylor)
Paper 312-25
Withdraw the order: Order: That the City Council will vote whether to go into Executive Session with legal counsel for the City for the purpose of Exemption One Massachusetts General Laws Chapter...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be withdrawn.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowAbstained: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Order be withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Abstain: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: McDonald)
Paper 313-25
Appeal the ruling of the Chair; that: Order: That the City Council will vote whether to remove Council President O’Malley...
Councillor Winslow made a motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair; that
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Councillor Winslow made a motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair; that motion failed..” (Motion: Winslow)
Overrule the call of the Chair: Order: That the City Council will vote whether to remove Council President O’Malley from his seat as President for the remainder of his term that was to last until...
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, to overrule the call of the Chair.
Yes: Hayes, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, to overrule the call of the Chair. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 3- Colon Hayes, O'Malley and Winslow Nay: 8- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Taylor.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Remove Ryan O’Malley as Council President for the rest of his 2025 term
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, to remove Council President O'Malley from his seat as President for the remainder of his term.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, TaylorNo: Hayes, McDonald, WinslowAbstained: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, to remove Council President O'Malley from his seat as President for the remainder of his term. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Taylor Nay: 3- Colon Hayes, McDonald and Winslow Abstain: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 314-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council will vote whether to suspend Council Rule 10.01 for the purpose of opening nominations to seat a new Council President to fulfill Councillor...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, TaylorNo: Hayes, O'Malley, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Taylor Nay: 3- Colon Hayes, O'Malley and Winslow.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 315-25
Open nominations to vote a new Council President: Order: That the City Council will open nominations to vote on Council President for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year.
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, to open nominations to vote a new Council President.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, TaylorNo: O'Malley, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, to open nominations to vote a new Council President. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora and Taylor Nay: 2- O'Malley and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Sica)
Close nominations: Order: That the City Council will open nominations to vote on Council President for the remainder of the 2025 calendar year.
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, to close nominations.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, to close nominations. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Spadafora)
Name Amanda Linehan Council President for the rest of 2025
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that Councillor Linehan be named the new Council President to fulfill the remainder of Councillor O'Malley's term.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that Councillor Linehan be named the new Council President to fulfill the remainder of Councillor O'Malley's term. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Spadafora)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Meeting adjourned at 11:38 PM. Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Taylor)
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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