MassVoter.com← Malden City CouncilMalden City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
May 5, 2026
18 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, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Michelle Luong
Absent: Chris Simonelli
During the meeting:
- Amanda Linehan recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor, on behalf of the City be authorized to negotiate and enter into a...".
- Carey McDonald recused from the vote on "Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $250,000 be...".
- 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...".
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 Taylor, to approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 252-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the City of Malden commence a one-year moratorium on permitting any proposals including but not limited to the creation, construction, or use of a property for the...
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Hayes)
Paper 253-26
Refer the order to the Economic Development Committee: Order: That the City Council tasks the Economic Development Committee, in conjunction with respective City staff, to undertake studies and...
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Economic Development Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Economic Development Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Sica)
Paper 254-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council will adjust the meeting calendar for June to accommodate for scheduling of the budget public hearing process and deadline of the final vote on the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, 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, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Winslow)
Paper 255-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor, on behalf of the City be authorized to negotiate and enter into a contract for a period of up to nine years related to the regional bike share program (also...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Luong, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Amanda Linehan (recused).
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: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Recused: 1- Linehan.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 256-26
Refer the communication to the Economic Development Committee: Communication from Mayor Christenson regarding an Economic Development Package Proposal
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Communication be referred to the Economic Development Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Communication be referred to the Economic Development Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 257-26
Refer the communication to the Economic Development Committee: Communication from Mayor Christenson regarding Commercial Street Economic/Zoning Analysis
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Communication be referred to the Economic Development Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Communication be referred to the Economic Development Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Paper 258-26
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Papers 208 through 214 Series of 2026, having considered the same make the following...
A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Luong, 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, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Luong)
Paper 208-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $60,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Malden Rental...
A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Colon Hayes, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Hayes, second: Taylor)
Paper 209-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $100,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Oliver Street...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
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: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 210-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $114,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Digitization...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, 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, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 211-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $122,500 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Saint Paul's...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, 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, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 213-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $500,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Malden...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, 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, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 212-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $250,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: First Parish...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Carey McDonald (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Recused: 1- McDonald.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Hayes)
Paper 214-26
Adopt the order: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $500,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Linden Park...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Luong)
Paper 259-26
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Paper 232 Series of 2026, having considered the same make the following report...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Taylor)
Paper 232-26
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 Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor, WinslowJadeane Sica is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Sica was not present in Council Chambers at the time this vote was taken." Left out of this vote. Left out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Colon Hayes, Condon, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Recused: 1- Crowe.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Luong)
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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